December 6th 2024.
It's hard to believe that it's already been over a year since the first trailer for GTA 6 was released. As I write this on Thursday afternoon, there's still no sign of another one and it's safe to say that the chances of it arriving this week are pretty slim, despite the rumors. It's just one more thing in the gaming world that seems to be shrouded in mystery. I don't remember it ever being like this before. It seems like everything is either spoiled by rumors or comes out of nowhere, leaving us fans feeling disconnected from game developers. It's strange, especially since we live in such a connected online world.
Instead, we're left begging for scraps of information and anyone can claim to be a trusted source and make up whatever they want. It all feels so vague and unreliable, which doesn't seem like a good place for publishers to be in. And yet, they're doing nothing to prevent it. I can't help but hope for a surprise announcement today, but even if there is one, we'll still have to wait at least another six months for more news.
I'm at a loss for words when it comes to publishers and their obsession with live service games. Why are they continuing to make them, even though they consistently flop? As the reader from yesterday pointed out, many of these games are just clones of each other. XDefiant is basically Call of Duty, Concord is Overwatch, and Foamstars is Splatoon. If they want to see success, maybe they should try something original. And let's not forget that Fortnite, which has been a huge hit, is actually quite different from other online shooters with its third person perspective and building options.
But when you look at the big picture, what was the last new live service game that was a big hit? Maybe Helldivers 2, but even that is a shadow of its former self. And beyond that, we're looking at Apex Legends, which was released in 2019! It's not just the publishers who suffer when these games fail, but also the developers who are forced to work on them and then get let go when they don't perform well. It's clear that these games are not a labor of love.
The news about Mortal Kombat 1's failure is interesting. I had no idea the franchise was so popular in America, but I also can't see why the newest game would do so much worse than the others. My friend is a big fan of the series and I've played it with him before, but to me, Mortal Kombat 1 looks and plays the same as all the others. Maybe the problem was the reboot story, although I don't see why fans would suddenly get tired of the formula after all these years. But when you get fans invested in the lore, you have to expect some backlash when you start messing with it.
It's likely that we'll see a reboot of the reboot in the future. It's easy enough to do with time powers, but it's baffling that fans didn't get more upset about the lack of changes to the gameplay. Maybe it's because they're so used to it that they don't expect anything different.
In the midst of all the speculation about the Switch 2, Zelda, and Mario Kart, I'm curious to know what Nintendo has planned for Fire Emblem. After the success of Three Houses, I'm wondering if Engage's failure will cause them to give up on the series. But I'm hopeful that they'll go all out and give the next game a proper upgrade in terms of graphics and overall quality. Fire Emblem has had its ups and downs, but I don't think Nintendo will abandon it now that it's finally hit the big leagues.
On a different note, there's a new vampire game starring the iconic Bela Lugosi, called Carpathian Night Starring Bela Lugosi. It looks like a decent Castlevania game and I'm eager to try it out. Maybe we'll see a review from GC soon? However, it's hard to deny that it's a blatant clone of the series and we're not very optimistic about its success. But for now, I'll continue playing Vampire Survivors.
Overall, it's clear that there are many uncertainties in the gaming industry, from publishers' obsession with live service games to the ever-changing landscape of beloved franchises. We can only hope for surprises and improvements in the future. And as always, feel free to share your thoughts and comments by emailing us at the provided email address. Let's keep the conversation going and engage with each other as passionate gamers.
It's hard to believe that it's already been over a year since the release of the first trailer for GTA 6. As we approach this unwelcome anniversary, I can't help but wonder what's taking so long for another trailer to be released. Despite the rumors, there hasn't been any sign of a new trailer and it's starting to seem unlikely that we'll get one this week.
But, this seems to be the norm in the games industry these days. We're constantly left in the dark, with no idea of what's going on. It's either spoiled by rumors or comes out of nowhere, leaving us with no middle ground. It's strange that in this age of interconnectedness, there's a lack of communication between fans and game makers.
We're all just desperate for any bits of information and anyone can make up whatever they want and claim to be a trusted source. It's all so vague and unreliable, which doesn't bode well for publishers. Yet, they seem to be doing nothing to prevent it. We can only hope for a surprise announcement today and then prepare ourselves for another six-month wait for more news.
Moving on to a different topic, I can't help but express my confusion about publishers' obsession with live service games. How long will they continue to make these games that seem to flop one after the other? As one reader pointed out, part of the problem is that they're all just clones of each other. XDefiant, Concord, and Foamstars are all just rehashed versions of popular games. Where's the originality?
And let's not forget about the poor developers who are forced to work on these games and then get let go when they fail to meet expectations. It's obvious that these games are not labors of love. It's time for a reboot of the whole live service concept.
Speaking of reboots, the news about Mortal Kombat 1's failure is surprising. I never realized how big the franchise was in America. To me, the game looks and plays the same as all the others. But, perhaps the issue is with the rebooted story. It's understandable that fans would be upset when the lore they've come to know and love is changed.
But, I have a feeling that a reboot to reboot the reboot is on the horizon. Although, it's strange that fans didn't seem as upset about the gameplay not changing. Maybe that's the next step for the series.
On a different note, amidst all the rumors about the new Switch and games like Zelda and Mario Kart, I'm most curious about the future of Fire Emblem. While Engage wasn't as big of a hit as Three Houses, I'm hopeful that Nintendo will continue to push the series forward. Both games had a low budget feel, and I'm hoping for an upgrade in graphics for the next installment.
Finally, a reader mentioned a new vampire game featuring Bela Lugosi, and I can't help but be intrigued. Although, from what I've seen, it looks like a blatant clone of Castlevania. I'm not sure how optimistic we should be about it, but we'll have to wait and see. Maybe we'll even do a review on it.
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