November 29th 2024.
Do you think Sony even remembers that they published it? The Friday letters page is concerned about how Borderlands 4 will handle references to the movie, while one reader has come up with a great idea for The Witcher 4. If you want to join in on the discussion, you can email us at our email address.
I have to agree with a recent reader who called out the latest fan rumor about GTA 6 as absolute nonsense. But then I stumbled upon a rumor about Bloodborne that seemed just as silly. However, because I am a fan of the game, I couldn't help but want to believe it. It's easy to see how these rumors gain traction.
The rumor suggests that a server maintenance update is scheduled for the same day as the date shown in a recent PlayStation advertisement. Fans speculate that this could be connected to a new State of Play event and that Bloodborne will finally receive its PlayStation 5 patch or some other exciting announcement will be made for the game.
Personally, I don't really believe this rumor, but I can't help but want it to be true. I can't understand why Sony has neglected Bloodborne for so long. It's not only their best exclusive on the PlayStation 4, but also From Software's best game and one of the greatest games of all time. Yet, it hasn't received any attention since its release.
It's clear that Sony hasn't fallen out of love with From Software, as they are currently trying to acquire the company. So, what could have gone wrong? Why does Sony seem to have a disdain for Bloodborne? They even gave a full remake to the much more obscure Demon's Souls, but Bloodborne can't even get a patch four years after the release of the PlayStation 5.
At this point, anything less than a full sequel will never make up for the ridiculous wait and lack of love for the game.
I couldn't help but think about what Cushon mentioned yesterday about the possibility of the Switch 2 reveal and a new GTA 6 trailer happening in the same week. But, what would make it even better is if they were one and the same. Imagine the Switch 2 reveal including the debut of the GTA 6 trailer, showcasing the game being played on the new console.
And in this fantasy world, the cherry on top would be Phil Spencer himself playing the game, before announcing that it would be available on day one through Game Pass, which would also be available on the Switch 2.
I know this is asking a lot, but you never know... it's no crazier than some of the theories that have been circulating.
Following your excellent article on why Star Wars Outlaws failed but Hogwarts Legacy succeeded, I hope CD Projekt Red feels the same. I would love for the next game to allow players to create their own Witcher and fully immerse themselves in the Witcher universe. Just imagine going through the training and facing all the alchemical nightmares in a deep role-playing game.
In my opinion, Ciri is too overpowered, assuming the game continues from the last installment. So, why not set the game slightly in the future with a brand new, blank canvas Witcher? They could gradually learn and ultimately save the world with the guidance of Old Man Geralt in the Vesemir role.
I would be all over that idea.
It's surprising to see that Dragon Age: The Veilguard hasn't received any major discounts for Black Friday. It's been over a month since its release and it doesn't seem to have done that well. However, the fact that it's not being discounted could also indicate that it didn't do too bad either.
Similarly, Star Wars Outlaws isn't as cheap as I expected it to be. So, I wonder if its failure has been exaggerated? Although Steam is the only reliable source for sales figures, certain games might not appeal to the majority of PC gamers.
While Baldur's Gate 3 is a PC game at its core, Dragon Age seems to be more focused on consoles. And Star Wars Outlaws, in my opinion, is more suited for consoles than PC, unlike Starfield. I've also seen people claiming that Lego Horizon Adventures was a flop because of its low PC numbers, but who would buy that game on PC? There's a reason why Sony released it on the Nintendo Switch, and I'm willing to bet that's where it sold the most. Unfortunately, we'll never know for sure.
I have been paying for monthly PS Plus Premium for a few months now, and my subscription is set to expire on December 18th. I was excited to see a 30% discount for premium in the app. But, just as I was about to select the offer, it suddenly jumped back to the original price. Come on Sony, you and Microsoft are crushing my soul. Can you ask Sony about this issue as well, please?
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I have to admit, I agree with the recent reader who called out the latest fan rumor about GTA 6 as complete nonsense. But then I stumbled upon another rumor about Bloodborne that was equally ridiculous. However, because I am a fan of the game, I found myself wanting to believe it. It's easy to see how these things can spiral out of control.
The gist of the rumor is that there will be a server maintenance update for Bloodborne on the same day as a recent PlayStation advertisement. Fans are speculating that this could be connected to a new State of Play event and that the game will finally receive its PlayStation 5 patch or some other kind of announcement. While I don't truly believe this rumor, a part of me wants it to be true because I can't understand why Sony has neglected Bloodborne for so long. It's their top exclusive on the PlayStation 4, FromSoftware's best game, and one of the greatest games of all time. Yet, it has received barely any attention since its release.
It's not like Sony has fallen out of love with FromSoftware, as they are currently in talks to acquire the studio. So what's the deal? Why does Sony seem to have a grudge against Bloodborne? They gave the more obscure Demon's Souls a full remake, but Bloodborne can't even get a patch four years after the PlayStation 5's release. At this point, nothing short of a full sequel can make up for this ridiculous wait and lack of love for the game.
Moving on to a different topic, I have to agree with what Cushon mentioned in yesterday's inbox. It would be fantastic if the two highly anticipated events, the reveal of the Switch 2 and the trailer for GTA 6, happened in the same week. But what would make it even better is if they were one and the same event. Imagine the Switch 2 reveal including the debut of the GTA 6 trailer, with the game being shown as playable on the new console. And to top it off, the person playing the game is none other than Phil Spencer himself, who then announces that GTA 6 will be available on day one of Game Pass, which will also be available on the Switch 2. I know this may be asking for too much, but a girl can dream, right? It's not any wilder than some of the theories that have been floating around.
Following your excellent article on why Star Wars Outlaws failed but Hogwarts Legacy succeeded, I'm hoping CD Projekt Red feels the same way. I would love for the next game to have a create-your-own Witcher feature that allows players to fully immerse themselves in the Witcher universe. Just imagine going through the training and facing all the alchemical nightmares as your own character in a deep role-playing game. In my opinion, Ciri is too overpowered, assuming the game follows on from the previous one. So why not set it a bit further down the line with a new, blank canvas Witcher who must learn and ultimately save the world, with the help of Old Man Geralt in the role of Vesemir? I would be all over that.
On a different note, I'm a bit surprised that Dragon Age: The Veilguard hasn't had any major discounts during Black Friday. It's been over a month since its release and it didn't seem to do that great. However, the lack of a price cut might indicate that it didn't do too bad either. Similarly, Star Wars Outlaws isn't as cheap as I expected it to be. Could it be that its failure has been exaggerated? I know that Steam is the only source for sales figures, but certain games may not be the type that most PC gamers are interested in.
For example, Baldur's Gate 3 may be a PC game at heart, but Dragon Age seems to be more focused on consoles. Similarly, Star Wars Outlaws strikes me as a game that is more suited for consoles, unlike Starfield. I also saw some people claiming that Lego Horizon Adventures was a flop because its PC numbers were low. But let's be realistic, who would buy that game on PC? There's a reason why Sony released it on the Nintendo Switch, and I'm pretty sure that's where it has sold the most. Unfortunately, we may never know for sure.
Lastly, I want to share my frustration with Sony and Microsoft constantly crushing my soul. I have been paying for PS Plus Premium monthly for several months now, and my subscription expires on December 18th. I saw a 30% discount for the premium subscription in the app and thought, "Ya dancer!" But just as I was about to select the offer, the price jumped back to its original amount. Come on, Sony, can't you give us a break? Can you please look into this issue and ask Sony about it? Thank you.
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