October 22nd 2024.
It's crazy to think that Black Ops 6 is coming out so soon. I was just reading through the letters page and saw that one reader was asking for recommendations for police-themed video games. It got me thinking about the upcoming release of Slitterhead, which I'm really looking forward to. If you want to join in on the discussion, you can email us your own recommendations.
I have to admit, I was a little taken aback when I realized that Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 was coming out this week. I haven't seen any advertisements for it, and there haven't been any previews either. I heard that this one was supposed to be good though, unlike last year's release. I was expecting Microsoft to go all out with marketing, especially since their success largely depends on selling games like Call of Duty and other Activision Blizzard titles on the PlayStation 5. But the lack of promotion for this game makes me a little suspicious. It feels like they're being weird or cheap, and that doesn't send a good message to me. It makes me think that the game might have something to hide, and not in a good way. I also heard that they're not doing early access for the campaign this year, which is another red flag for me.
I used to be a huge fan of Call of Duty, but they lost me in recent years. I was hoping that Black Ops 6 would bring me back, but I'm not willing to give it a try until I see some good reviews and hear some positive word-of-mouth. Fingers crossed that it lives up to the hype!
Speaking of video games, have you ever noticed how people take the lore of certain games very seriously? Like with Sonic the Hedgehog, for example. Some people really think that characters like Shadow are cool. I mean, it's a cartoon hedgehog – how cool can it really be? But I guess I just don't get it. The games were wildly popular during the Mega Drive era though, so I must be missing something.
It's interesting to see that despite the success of the Sonic movies, the popularity of the games hasn't really been affected. The movies were huge, but the games are still chugging along as usual. Even Astro Bot, which sold more copies than any Sonic game, wasn't considered a mega-hit. It's just strange to think that a character we consider to be iconic isn't actually that big in the grand scheme of things. And now the movies are even bigger than the games, in terms of the number of people who have seen them. But none of those people seem interested in Sonic's origins. It's a little weird, don't you think?
Moving on to a different topic, I've recently completed Sleeping Dogs, L.A. Noire, and Battlefield: Hardline. I've also been re-watching The FBI Files and Forensic Files for the hundredth time. I'm in the mood to play some more police-themed games, so if you have any recommendations, let me know. I've already played the True Crime games to death, so I'm looking for something new. I have a Switch, Xbox One, and 3DS, so those are the platforms I have to work with. Any suggestions?
And finally, I just wanted to offer some helpful advice to Julian, who is struggling to defeat the final boss in Zelda: Breath of the Wild. If you make a meal using 3 mighty bananas, 1 mighty thistle, and 1 dragon horn, you can boost your attack for 30 minutes. Just shoot a dragon horn from one of the dragon's heads with an arrow to get the ingredient. And make sure you complete all four temples beforehand, as the final boss will start with half its life missing. Oh, and bring lots of bomb arrows with you – they really pack a punch, especially when you're under the influence of the attack boost recipe. And don't forget to wear top-tier armor too, although I doubt you'll need it since you'll be so overpowered.
I have to admit, I'm not a huge fan of boss fights, but I managed to defeat Ganondorf in Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom on my first try because I was fully prepared. The final boss in Tears of the Kingdom was more of a showpiece than a challenging fight, but it was still enjoyable. I just wanted to share my experience in case it helps anyone else struggling with the game.
And on a final note, GC recently asked if readers were using food and elixirs before boss fights in Zelda. Personally, I find it a bit tedious to have to prep like that before a boss fight, especially if it involves collecting ingredients and cooking them. I'll drink a potion or two if I happen to have them on hand, but I don't want to spend my time scouring for mushrooms and firewood just to make an attack buff. But I guess it's all part of the build-up to the final fight in a game that takes over 100 hours to complete. And hey, you could always just buy the ingredients instead of hunting for them. Just a thought.
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Hey there, fellow gamers! Have you heard the news? Black Ops 6 is coming out very soon! I know, right? I was just as surprised when I found out. I haven't seen any advertisements for it, and I don't think there have been any previews either. It's kind of strange, considering this one is supposed to be good unlike last year's. I would've expected Microsoft to go all out with the marketing, especially since their success largely depends on selling Call of Duty and other Activision Blizzard games on PlayStation 5. But I guess they're just being weird or cheap about it. And to be honest, it doesn't send a good message to me. It makes me think that the game might have something to hide, and not in a good way. Did you hear that they decided not to do early access for the campaign this year? That's another red flag in my book.
I used to be a huge fan of the Call of Duty franchise, but they lost me in recent years. I was really hoping that this new game would pull me back in, but now I'm not so sure. I mean, I'll give it a chance if it gets some good reviews and positive word of mouth. But I'm not going to jump in blindly. Here's hoping it lives up to the hype!
On a completely different note, have you ever noticed how seriously some people take the lore of Sonic the Hedgehog? Like, they actually think that characters like Shadow are cool. I mean, don't get me wrong, I love a good cartoon hedgehog as much as the next person, but I just can't wrap my head around why some people are so into it. I guess I'm just not part of the mainstream audience that grew up playing Sonic games on the Mega Drive. Speaking of which, it's interesting to note that Sonic's popularity doesn't seem to have been affected by the recent movies at all. They were a pretty big deal, but the games are just chugging along as usual. In fact, Astro Bot sold more copies than any Sonic game, and even that wasn't a huge hit. It just goes to show that what we consider to be iconic may not actually be as big as we think. The movies are already bigger than the games ever were, in terms of the number of people who have seen them. And yet, none of those people seem to be interested in Sonic's origins. It's a bit strange, don't you think?
Moving on to a different topic, have any of you played Sleeping Dogs, L.A. Noire, or Battlefield: Hardline? I recently finished all three and now I'm on the hunt for similar games. I've already played both True Crime games to death, so I'm looking for something new. Any recommendations? I only have a Switch, Xbox One, and 3DS, in case that helps. GC suggested This Is the Police 2 or Return of the Obra Dinn, which are both great options. But I'm open to any other suggestions as well.
Hey Julian, if you're reading this, I have some helpful advice for you to finish the final boss in Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Trust me, I've been there. You can boost your attack by cooking a meal using 3 mighty bananas, 1 mighty thistle, and 1 dragon horn. Just make sure to shoot a dragon horn from one of the dragon's heads with an arrow. This will give you a 30-minute attack boost, which should be more than enough time to defeat Ganon. Also, don't forget to complete all four temples beforehand. This way, the final boss will start with half its life missing. And here's a pro tip: stock up on bomb arrows. They're great for doing damage from a distance, especially with the attack boost from the recipe I mentioned earlier. Oh, and don't forget to equip your top-tier armor. You probably won't even need it, but it's always better to be overprepared than underprepared. Trust me, I'm not a big fan of boss fights either. But I managed to defeat Ganondorf in Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom on my first attempt because I was fully kitted out during the end game. The final boss in Tears of the Kingdom was more of a fun final showpiece than a tough boss fight, and I really enjoyed it.
Lastly, GC recently asked if a reader was using food and elixirs before boss fights in Zelda. Personally, I don't like having to prep like that before boss fights either. It can be especially frustrating when consumables and difficult bosses are involved. I usually only drink a potion or two if I happen to have one on me, not stashed away for when I really need it. I just don't want to spend my time collecting mushrooms and firewood just to cook an attack buff. But hey, to each their own. And who knows, maybe it adds to the build-up and makes the final fight even more satisfying.
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