September 13th 2023.
The Wednesday letters page has sparked a flurry of debate surrounding the upcoming Switch 2's hardware specs, as well as offering solutions to pets chewing cables. To join in the discussions, readers are encouraged to email their comments.
The launch of Starfield has been received with much anticipation. Olliephant, a reader of GamesCentral, had an Xbox Series S and played it a little, but his original impressions failed to capture his imagination. Following a review of the game, he is now more inclined to stick with his first impressions and not to return to the game.
The Metacritic score for Starfield on Xbox is already at a low 84, which is only likely to drop further with Eurogamer and Edge's verdict. It would appear that the most trusted reviewers are all giving the game a critical review, leaving Microsoft disappointed by the lack of a game-of-the-year contender. Sales seem to be doing okay, but the game is unlikely to be the most highly rated Xbox exclusive of the year, with Forza Motorsport likely to review better.
Ranny2011 had Starfield on Game Pass but ultimately found it too boring to compel her to continue playing. Keith Stratford was enjoying Baldur's Gate 3 but found it too overwhelming and complicated, and eventually opted to buy Mortal Kombat instead.
ZiPPi raised the question of whether Microsoft wasted their money buying Bethesda for £7.5bn, as the game appears to be a Fallout 4 in space with very little improvement. Similarly, TomFatFingers has not purchased a FIFA game since 2015, as the game skipped the World Cup entirely.
Finally, Bobwallett offered a solution for readers suffering from animal chewing syndrome, suggesting that they attempt to fix the cables with a bit of wire stripping and soldering. He recommends YouTube and ifixit.com for tutorials. Perhaps this is the way to go for those who wish to avoid the expense of replacing expensive items!
Starfield has been released and the question on everyone's minds is, has it gone to plan? The Wednesday letters page has been full of readers discussing the Switch 2's hardware specs, as well as offering solutions to pets chewing cables. After reading the reviews, it's clear that Microsoft didn't quite get the response they were hoping for.
The Metacritic score is already down to 84 and it's almost certain it won't be winning any game of the year awards or be the most highly rated Xbox exclusive of the year. It's a shame, as Microsoft had high hopes when they started hyping Starfield. Sales seem to be doing okay, but it's clear that this game is not quite living up to the expectations.
It's not for everyone, however, as some players who have tried it are finding it overwhelming and complicated. With too many choices, unforeseen consequences, and missed opportunities, it can be difficult to navigate. Others are finding it just plain boring. It's important to remember that not everything is for everyone, and that's okay.
Ultimately, Microsoft may have had second thoughts about spending so much money on Bethesda. It's clear that they were expecting more from Starfield, and it's unlikely that Activision Blizzard will be much different. It goes to show that you can't just buy the games market, as talent moves about studios and you can't always predict the outcome.
At least people are giving Starfield a go, though. It's important to remember that not everyone will love the game, and that's okay. Everyone's tastes are different, and that's part of what makes the gaming industry so interesting.
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