September 24th 2024.
Could a new Resident Evil 4 game be announced today? This is the question on everyone's mind as rumors circulate about a possible State of Play announcement at 11pm on Tuesday. However, one reader on the Tuesday letters page expresses low expectations for the event, citing Sony's disappointing State of Play presentations this year.
The concept of State of Play has been ruined by Sony, and it seems they have no idea how to communicate with their fans or give them what they want. However, there is still a glimmer of hope for something exciting to be revealed tonight, but this reader is not willing to sacrifice their beauty sleep to find out. They plan to read about it in the morning and are not expecting much.
On a more positive note, it's great to hear that the new Zelda game will be directed by a woman. It's unexpected from Nintendo, but it shows how they are quietly pushing boundaries while other companies like Sony and Microsoft just talk without taking action. It's also interesting to note that Digital Foundry believes the leaked images of the rumored Switch 2 are real, and this reader is excited for a new and improved version of the console.
Speaking of expensive purchases, one reader is appalled at the cost of the PS5 Pro bundle, which is essentially the same as the original PlayStation in terms of design. They express their frustration with Sony's pricing and have a cynical view towards the company. They even mention the possibility of the infamous Concord making a return, although they doubt it will be well received.
Moving on to game reviews, one reader discusses their plans to purchase Marvel Vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics on the Switch, as it is not available physically in the UK. They ask if all the games and content will be included on the cartridge or if there will be a download required. The reader also mentions a similar experience with Metal Gear Solid: Collection Vol. 1 and their preference for physical copies over downloads.
Finally, one reader shares their thoughts on the next generation of consoles, disagreeing with another reader's predictions. They believe that Xbox's claim of the "largest technical leap in a console generation" implies that their focus will not be on a handheld console. They also express their excitement for upcoming games like GTA 6 and speculate about the possibility of a Switch 2 version.
Is there a possibility of a new Resident Evil 4 game being announced today? The Tuesday letters page is buzzing with excitement over the news that Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom will have a female director. One reader, however, is disappointed by the steep cost of the PS5 Pro bundle.
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I must admit, I have low expectations for the upcoming State of Play at 11pm on Tuesday. While all the rumors have turned out to be true, I can't help but wonder why we're anticipating it. It seems unlikely that there will be any major first-party announcements, and even if Capcom does reveal Resident Evil 9, I have a feeling they'll save it for The Game Awards when more people are watching.
In my opinion, Sony has ruined the concept of the State of Play this year. It's not just that they've been lackluster, but even the ones that were supposed to be exciting, like the reveal of Concord, fell flat. I blame Sony for the negative reception of Concord more than anything else. It just goes to show that they have lost touch with their fans and have no clue what they really want.
I hope that tonight's State of Play will have something worthwhile, but I won't be sacrificing my beauty sleep to find out. I'll just catch up on the news in the morning and I'm sure it will be another letdown.
It's interesting to hear that the new Zelda will have a female director. I would never have expected that from Nintendo, especially in an industry where there are so few famous female game creators. Once again, Nintendo quietly continues to push boundaries while Sony and Microsoft seem to just talk the talk without walking the walk.
I also noticed that Digital Foundry is convinced that the leaked images of the Switch 2 are legit. It was pretty obvious to me that those photos of the Joy-Cons and motherboard were real, so I guess that means the Switch 2 is really happening. It's essentially the same idea, just seven years later. And that's exactly what I want from the new hardware. I agree that there is a risk that the average consumer won't see the difference, but that's just a matter of marketing. Nintendo got it wrong with the Wii U, but they hit the mark with the original Switch. We'll have to wait and see how they handle this one, but I have faith that they won't mess it up as badly as their competitors have recently.
I can't help but shake my head at the thought of spending a thousand dollars on a PS5 Pro bundle just for it to be the same unattractive grey color as the original PlayStation. It seems like I'm the only one in the country who doesn't have stacks of disposable income lying around.
If you ask me, Sony is getting out of control. I have no idea what they'll be talking about in tonight's State of Play, but I bet it won't be anything interesting or affordable. I'll be laughing my head off if they announce the return of Concord. I wouldn't put it past Sony, but I guarantee that if they do, they'll be torn apart by fans.
I'm feeling quite cynical towards Sony at the moment, so I might just pick up Astro Bot to remind myself that they can still make good games. It would be nice to see some nods to their older titles in the game, but it might also be a stab in the back, showing how far they've fallen.
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After reading your great review of Marvel Vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics, I've decided to get it for the Switch in November. However, I'll have to order it from the US, possibly from Amazon or Video Games Plus, as it's not available physically in the UK for the Switch. I'm curious to know if all the games and content will be included on the cartridge or if I'll have to download them. If it requires a download, I'll opt for the PlayStation 4 version instead. Do you know how much space a Switch cartridge can hold?
I had bought the Metal Gear Solid: Collection Vol. 1 for the Switch, but most of the content required a download. I ended up returning it for a refund and received the PlayStation 5 version as a Christmas present. While it had more content on the disc, there was still some that needed to be downloaded.
GC: They haven't specified, but Switch cartridges come in various sizes.
I don't agree with Cranston's predictions for the next generation at all. If Xbox is claiming to have "the largest technical leap in a console generation," it's not going to be a handheld. That's not to say they won't have a handheld as well. Sony may do the same. Right now, I couldn't care less about the next generation. It feels like we've barely scratched the surface of the current generation.
I'm more interested in the games that are planned for this generation. Especially GTA 6, which is at the top of most gamers' wish lists. I truly believe that a major title like GTA 6 is desperately needed at this point.
What are the chances of a Switch 2 version of GTA 6? I know it's impossible for them to confirm a version for a console that hasn't been announced yet, but I can't help but wonder. Perhaps it's just wishful thinking, but I won't rule it out.
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