February 17th 2025.
Do you ever feel like people are just getting a little too carried away with things? I was reading through the letters section on Monday and it seems like everyone is raving about Xbox Play Anywhere. One reader even wrote in to say that they didn't think the movie adaptation of Indiana Jones And The Great Circle was all that great. It's interesting to see all the different opinions and discussions, and if you want to join in on the conversation, feel free to email us your thoughts at the address provided.
One topic that seems to be getting a lot of buzz lately is the Nintendo Switch 2. Personally, I think people are getting a little too excited about it considering we still don't know much about it. Sure, there was a Reader's Feature over the weekend that made some valid points, but at the end of the day, we can only assume that it will have good launch games. But what if it's like the GameCube or the Wii U and it doesn't? We have no way of knowing for sure, and trying to guess is just a waste of time.
Another thing to keep in mind is the price. While Nintendo usually sets reasonable prices for their consoles, let's not forget the N64 debacle. It was insanely expensive and they had to lower the price just a few months after launch. So, it's not like they haven't made mistakes in the past.
It's worth noting that the PlayStation 5 has been successful without any new games, just relying on the usual suspects like Call of Duty and FIFA. And let's be real, that's all the average gamer really cares about. There's no guarantee that they'll be interested in what the Switch 2 has to offer.
Moving on to a completely different topic, the next generation of Xbox has everyone guessing. There are so many possibilities, but in my opinion, there are two main ones. The first is that Microsoft knows it's just a niche thing, but they're doing it to keep their current customers and their subscriptions. The second is that they have something truly groundbreaking up their sleeve and they believe it will change their fortunes for the better. However, I can't even begin to guess what that could be, and as someone pointed out, what does that mean for their plans for multiplatform games?
Of course, there is a third option that some people believe to be true- that Microsoft is just full of it and making up all these grand plans. But let's give them the benefit of the doubt and assume one of the first two possibilities is the case.
Now, let's talk about Indiana Jones And The Great Circle. While I do think it's a pretty good game, I don't think it's the best movie adaptation. Don't get me wrong, the script is good and has some great moments, like when Indy pretends to be a priest in the confession box. But to me, it feels like it's missing a crucial element that makes the movies so iconic. Maybe they should have included more vehicle-based action scenes or created a third-person view for driving vehicles. An Indy game without him riding a horse or taking down a huge Nazi vehicle just doesn't feel right to me. And let's not forget that there was no mine cart chase in the game either.
As it stands, all the action takes place on foot and lacks creativity. But hey, at least it's better than the last two films, right?
If you have any thoughts on these topics, don't hesitate to email us at the address provided. Moving on to another subject, have you ever noticed how some smaller companies seem to enjoy poking the bear? Take Genki, for example. They created a mock-up of the Nintendo Switch 2 and ended up getting a visit from Nintendo's lawyers. I mean, come on, what did they expect?
And now we have this CEO of a PC company I've never heard of spilling the beans on the release date for GTA 6 on PC. Maybe it's not as easy for Rockstar to get revenge on him, but I have a feeling they'll try anyway. Just like Nintendo, Rockstar is known for not playing nice when they feel wronged. So, I have to ask, why even say anything in the first place?
On a lighter note, let's talk about Citizen Sleeper 2. It's a great game, but unfortunately, there's a bug on Xbox at Wellspring. The camera rotates around your rig instead of the planet, making it impossible to select the location needed to progress the story. And to make matters worse, you can't even leave the planet at that point, so you're just stuck.
But don't worry, there's a solution for Xbox players. Since it's a Play Anywhere game, you can simply open the Xbox app on your PC, install the game, and your progress will instantly sync. Problem solved, and you can continue playing without any further issues.
Have you noticed how people tend to get carried away with things? It seems like every week there's a new topic that everyone just can't stop talking about. This week, the hot topic on the Monday letters page is Xbox Play Anywhere. One reader even went as far as to argue that the movie adaptation of Indiana Jones and the Great Circle isn't all that great. If you want to join in on the discussion, you can email us at the address provided below.
But let's take a step back and look at the bigger picture. Lately, there's been a lot of hype surrounding the Nintendo Switch 2. But do we really know enough about it to be getting so excited? Sure, there was a Reader's Feature that made some valid points, but at the end of the day, we're all just making assumptions. What if it ends up being a disappointment like the GameCube or Wii U? We simply can't predict the future, so let's not get too carried away with our expectations.
Plus, let's not forget about the price. While Nintendo tends to be reasonable with their prices, we can't overlook the fact that the N64 was ridiculously expensive when it first launched. And let's not forget that they had to lower the price just a few months later. It's not the first time they've made that mistake, so let's not count our chickens before they hatch.
One thing that's worth mentioning is the success of the PlayStation 5, even without any games. It seems like all the average gamer cares about is Call of Duty and FIFA, so there's no guarantee they'll be interested in whatever the Switch 2 is selling.
Moving on to another hot topic, Microsoft's plans for the next gen Xbox have left everyone scratching their heads. There are two main possibilities here. The first is that they know it's just a niche thing, but they're still going through with it to keep their current customers and subscriptions. The other possibility is that they genuinely have something groundbreaking in the works, and they believe it will change their fortunes. But what does that mean for their plans to release cross-platform games?
Of course, there's always a third option – that they're just full of it or completely deluded. But let's give them the benefit of the doubt and assume it's one of the first two scenarios.
Now, let's talk about Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. While it may be a decent game, it's not the best movie adaptation out there. Let's face it, there's only two vehicle-based action scenes, and they're both pretty short. One of them is basically just an on-rails shooter that lasts for barely a minute. If the movies had been like that, they definitely wouldn't have been as successful.
And sure, the script is good, and there are some funny moments, but it just feels like it's missing a crucial element – the vehicle chases. Maybe if they had included a third-person view for driving and made it a recurring feature, it would have felt more like the movies. But as it is now, it's all on foot, and there's nothing innovative about the action. Still better than the last two films, though.
If you have any thoughts on these topics, feel free to email us at the address provided below. Now, let's move on to a whole different topic – Sony and Ubisoft's business decisions. It's like they're both acting like a sweaty gambler, begging for just one more chance to get it right. How many failed live service games will it take before they give up? Five? Ten? Or will they never learn?
It's hard to understand their thinking. Both companies have had one hit, but it's not like Helldivers 2 and Rainbow Six Siege have taken the world by storm. Sure, it's great to have a steady source of income, but it's like they're gambling addicts who think they'll get lucky again and again.
And now we come to the topic of poking the bear. Lately, it seems like smaller companies are purposefully aggravating bigger ones that they really shouldn't be messing with. Take Genki, for example, who made a mock-up of the Switch 2 and ended up getting a visit from Nintendo's lawyers. Did they really think they could get away with that?
And then there's this guy from a PC company that no one has ever heard of, who's spilling the beans on the release date of GTA 6 on PC. It's not as easy for Rockstar to get revenge on him, but I'm sure they'll try anyway. Like Nintendo, they're not known for playing nice when someone crosses them. So why even take the risk of saying anything?
On a lighter note, let's talk about a bug in Citizen Sleeper 2. When you get to Wellspring on Xbox, the camera seems to rotate around your rig instead of the planet, making it impossible to select the location needed to progress the story. And since you can't leave the planet at that point, you're stuck.
But here's the good news – if you're playing on Xbox, you can easily switch to the Xbox app on your PC, install the game, and your progress will instantly sync. Then you can complete the section and switch back to your Xbox. Problem solved!
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