January 16th 2025.
What secrets hide behind the curtains? The Thursday letters page has sparked a discussion about whether Microsoft should have sold off its Xbox division, as one reader presents a theory about potential new games for the Nintendo Switch 2. If you want to join in on the conversation, feel free to email us at the address provided.
Today could potentially be the day. According to rumors, Nintendo is set to unveil the new Switch – possibly by the time this article is published. Personally, I'm secretly hoping that all the leaks are wrong and that the new console will be completely different. But that's just my petty nature coming out.
Lately, I've been pondering about the mysterious USB connection on top of the new Switch. I have a theory that Nintendo may have found a way to integrate the original Switch into the new device, resulting in a dual-screen console that would give the Switch 2 a unique power boost. I'm also excited about the new magnet controllers and their buttons. One of my biggest disappointments with the Switch was that removing a Joy-Con had no impact on the game – it only triggered a warning screen. But imagine if pulling out the controller could actually be part of the game's controls! These pull-out controllers could open up a whole new realm of possibilities, like unleashing the Matrix and destroying Unicron (just kidding, but you get the idea). Anyway, I'm keeping my fingers crossed that the reveal will be something truly special.
Moving on to a different topic, let's talk about the recent news about Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League. What a sad and pathetic ending for the game. It almost feels like they could have just said it was all a dream – it would have been just as disappointing and at least Wonder Woman wouldn't have been killed off for no reason.
Personally, I don't think it's a good idea to continue the Arkhamverse at this point. It might be best to just forget about Suicide Squad and start fresh with a new continuity, whether it's connected to the new movies or not. It's a shame to see what has happened to DC games over the years. When Arkham Knight was released, they were at the top of their game with no competition from Marvel. But now, after 10 years, there have been barely any new games and Marvel has taken over the superhero gaming market, even as their movies are starting to decline.
Reading The Bishop's email about Ecco The Dolphin made me chuckle. Growing up, I was lucky to get a couple of games a year, so I would play them to death no matter how much I enjoyed them. I remember finishing Jet Force Gemini and not enjoying a second of it, yet now I look back on it fondly. It's funny how our approach to media has changed over the years. Even if a game wasn't personally enjoyable, it could still be a great experience. I believe this was a much healthier way to spend our time compared to the current mindset. And for what it's worth, I recently tried playing Jet Force Gemini again and it's still terrible.
Now onto a different topic, I have been following the article about new games with great interest. It seems like Sony has taken the easy route by releasing updates of existing games. When I bought my PlayStation 5, I looked at the list of upcoming games, but to this day, I don't believe any of them have been released. And if they have, they seem more suited for the PlayStation 2. This is especially true for the VR attachment. For something that is marketed for adults, there are a lot of games geared towards kids. But adults play games too, so how about some games for us? I remember Sony promising a flight sim game, but it still hasn't been released after two years. As far as I'm concerned, I paid £500 for an expensive ornament.
Lastly, I want to applaud your festive games feature. I had thought about submitting a similar piece, but I'm glad I didn't because you captured the essence of it perfectly. Although, I do have to mention that you overlooked Shenmue 1 – walking around the snowy district in the game is simply magical. You might even catch a glimpse of Santa if you're lucky. Another game that comes to mind is Donkey Kong Country on the SNES. The level Snow Barrel Blast with its music and escalating snowstorm never fails to fill me with joy within five minutes of playing. It's never too late to wish everyone a happy new year, so here's to a fantastic year ahead!
Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the curtains? The Thursday letters page has raised an interesting point about Microsoft selling off its Xbox division, and one reader has a fascinating theory about the potential for more Nintendo Switch 2 games. If you want to join in on the conversation, you can always email us at the provided email address.
Today might just be the day we've all been waiting for. If the rumors are to be believed, then by the time this article is published, Nintendo will have possibly revealed their new Switch. Personally, I kind of hope that all the leaks turn out to be false and the new console is completely different. But hey, that's just me being a little petty.
I've been giving a lot of thought to the mysterious USB connection on top of the new Switch, and I can't help but hope that Nintendo has come up with a way to integrate the original Switch into the new device. Imagine a dual-screen monstrosity of a console - now that would definitely give the Switch 2 a unique power boost. And let's not forget about those new magnet controllers with their buttons. I'm quite excited about the potential for using them in gameplay. One of my biggest disappointments with the Switch was that removing a Joy-Con had no impact on the game, except for a pesky controller disconnected warning screen. But with these new pull-out controllers, maybe we can open the Matrix and take down Unicron!
Anyway, here's hoping that the reveal will be something truly special!
Moving on to a different topic, I couldn't help but feel a sense of disappointment with the ending of Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League. It almost felt like they took the easy way out by saying it was all just a dream. It was a pretty lame way to handle the story, and to make things worse, they killed off Wonder Woman for no good reason.
Personally, I think it would be a mistake to continue the Arkhamverse at this point. It might be better to just forget about Suicide Squad altogether and start a new continuity, whether it's connected to the new movies or not. It's such a shame to see what has happened to the DC games. When Arkham Knight was released, they were the best superhero games around and Marvel was nowhere to be seen. But now, 10 years later, there has been barely any new games released, while Marvel has become the dominant force, even with their movies starting to slip.
I couldn't help but laugh when I read The Bishop's email about Ecco The Dolphin. Growing up, I was lucky to get a new game every few months. So, no matter how much I enjoyed a game, I would play it non-stop until I finished it. I remember playing Jet Force Gemini and not enjoying a single second of it. However, looking back on it now, I can appreciate the experience and don't consider it a waste of time. It's interesting how our perspective on media has changed over time.
Speaking of games, I was intrigued by the article on new games. It seems like Sony has taken the easy way out with a lot of their upcoming releases, just updating pre-existing games. When I bought my PlayStation 5, I looked at the list of games that were soon to be released, but to this day, I don't think any of them have materialized. And, as an adult gamer, I can't help but notice that there are a lot of kid-friendly games, despite the VR attachment being advertised for those 18 and older. I was promised a flight sim game, but it's been two years and there's no sign of it. It almost feels like I paid £500 for an expensive ornament.
Before I end this letter, I wanted to give a special shoutout to your festive games feature. It was spot on and brought back a lot of fond memories. Although, I do have to point out that you missed mentioning Shenmue 1, which had a magical winter setting with snow falling and even the chance to see Santa Claus. And let's not forget about Donkey Kong Country on SNES, with its iconic Snow Barrel Blast level and enchanting snowstorm music. It might be a bit late, but I want to wish all the readers a happy new year. Here's to a fantastic year ahead!
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