Concerns about Battlefield 6's declining popularity are expressed on the letters page, along with a suggestion for Sandfall Interactive to create a Pokémon game.
The gaming community has been eagerly waiting for the release of the Fable reboot, and finally, the wait is over as the game is set to come out this year. However, some concerns have been raised by readers on the letters page of Wednesday's newspaper, regarding the declining popularity of Battlefield 6. One reader even suggested that the developers, Sandfall Interactive, should consider making a Pokémon game.
The Games Inbox section is where our readers share their thoughts, opinions, and comments. If you wish to join in on the discussions, you can email us at the given email address. It's better to be late than never, and we are excited to know that Xbox will be the first console maker to have a showcase this year. The lineup for the event includes two highly anticipated games, Fable and Forza Horizon 6, which, in our opinion, is a fantastic combination. Forza has become one of the biggest franchises for Xbox, and although Fable has a lot to prove, being created by the same team and in development for a long time, we believe it has something special to offer.
At the moment, Xbox's first-party lineup seems to be in better shape than ever, and we feel it's stronger than what we know about Sony or Nintendo's lineup for the year so far. However, we do question if there are still people who are interested in buying a new Xbox console. Despite Forza Horizon 6's popularity, we believe the majority of the sales will be on PlayStation 5, and we can't see any reason why someone would purchase an Xbox console. Even though it's essentially a PC in a box, the upcoming Steam Machine seems to be a better option. Moreover, Valve doesn't have the same negative reputation as Microsoft.
It's unfortunate that the success of the game has come too late to save their console business. With EA and Activision facing their own troubles, we need another big third-party publisher that we can rely on.
Moving on to other news, there has been a lot of speculation about the Resident Evil showcase and the possibility of multiple games being announced. However, we believe it's highly likely that they will only announce the two Switch 2 ports that have been rumored. It doesn't make sense for Capcom to announce two games in the same franchise at the same time. It would only discourage players from buying the current release, Resident Evil Requiem, and instead wait for the new game, which won't be out for a year or two. From a business perspective, it doesn't seem like a wise decision, and we trust that Capcom knows what they're doing. We would, however, appreciate some information about their 30th-anniversary plans, as it's already March 22 and we haven't heard anything yet. We hope they have more than just new ports to offer.
It's interesting to see the stark difference between the success of Batman games and the struggles of DC games in general. It's a shame that even Rocksteady, with their impressive track record, might face trouble due to Warner Bros.'s recent purchase. We fear that they might be shut down along with the rest of the games division, as we have seen happen in similar cases. If Paramount buys them, it's even more likely, and even Netflix, who has shown interest in gaming, has been inconsistent in their approach.
In other news, Twitch has brought to our attention two games that went under the radar but seem to be worth checking out. The first one is Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon, an Arthurian role-playing game, and the other is a retro-inspired Metroidvania called Zexion. The latter looks like a lot of fun to play, and the developer has mentioned working on a console release as well.
Lastly, it seems like the hype for Battlefield 6 has died down in the last couple of months, despite there being no major issues with the game. Perhaps the lack of innovation has caught up with them, as players get used to the same old gameplay. It's a shame to see how EA has wasted BioWare over the last decade, and the recent news of Anthem being shut down only highlights this fact. Even though Mass Effect: Andromeda wasn't created by their main studio, the game's reception seemed to have a negative impact on BioWare's relationship with EA, and they haven't been trusted with another project since.
Finally, after much anticipation, the Fable reboot has been released this year. However, on the letters page of Wednesday's newspaper, there is concern about the popularity of Battlefield 6 declining. One reader suggests that Sandfall Interactive should consider making a Pokémon game.
Games Inbox is a section where our readers share their letters, comments, and opinions. To join in on the discussions, simply email us. Better late than never, right?
It's been announced that Xbox will be the first console maker to have a showcase this year. Many are excited about the upcoming Fable and Forza Horizon 6 games, which will be a great addition to their lineup. While Forza has become their biggest franchise, there's still a lot for Fable to prove. However, as it's being developed by the same people and has been in the works for a long time, there must be something special about it.
In my opinion, Xbox's first party lineup is in better shape than ever before. It's definitely stronger than what we know about Sony or Nintendo's lineup for the year. However, I do question if there are still people interested in buying a new Xbox console. The majority of Forza Horizon 6 sales will most likely be on the PlayStation 5, and I can't think of a reason why someone would choose to buy an Xbox console now.
Even though it's essentially a PC in a box, it seems like the Steam Machine will do it better. Plus, Valve doesn't have the same negative reputation that Microsoft does. It's unfortunate that their success has come too late to save their console business, but with EA's recent mistakes and Activision's issues, we need another big third-party publisher to rely on.
Speaking of upcoming games, there's been a lot of speculation about the Resident Evil showcase and its multiple games. However, it seems pretty obvious that the showcase will only feature the other Switch 2 ports. It wouldn't make sense for Capcom to announce two games in the same franchise at the same time. Why give consumers a reason to hold off on buying Requiem and wait for something else that won't be released for another year or two? That just doesn't make business sense, and Capcom has been doing well lately.
Although, I would love to get some hints about their 30th anniversary plans. It's only March, and they haven't said anything about it yet. Hopefully, there will be more than just new ports to look forward to.
Switching gears, I can't help but notice that there seems to be more cancelled Batman games than ones that have actually been released. It's not just Batman games, but DC games in general seem to be cursed. With the recent Warner Bros. purchase, I worry about what will happen to Rocksteady. It wouldn't be surprising if they were let go, along with the rest of the games division, with just a sweep of a pen. This seems even more likely if Paramount buys them, although Netflix has also been indecisive about gaming lately.
It's a frustrating situation, especially when you see how well the Spider-Man games have done, and they took inspiration from the Batman: Arkham games. It's just not fair.
On a positive note, Twitch has brought to my attention two upcoming games that I hadn't heard of before. Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon is an Arthurian role-playing game that looks interesting. The other is Zexion, a challenging retro-inspired Metroidvania that looks like a blast to play. It's currently available on Steam, but the developer has mentioned working on console versions as well.
Lastly, has anyone else noticed that the hype for Battlefield 6 has died down significantly in the past couple of months? While I still play it occasionally, none of my friends do, and I see that Season 2 has been delayed until next month. The game doesn't seem to have any major issues, but perhaps the lack of innovation is starting to catch up to them. It's a great game, but once you get used to it, there's not much else to do.
Lastly, with all the talk about Anthem being shut down, it's a reminder of how EA has wasted BioWare over the years. Even though Mass Effect: Andromeda wasn't developed by their main studio, as soon as it was released, they seemed to be in trouble with EA. It's a sad situation, and it's clear that EA hasn't trusted them since then.
