July 3rd 2023.
The Monday letters page has been full of speculation about the next generation of consoles, and what Microsoft's response will be to Sony's mid-generation upgrade. To me, the obvious option is to start the next generation early, as they did with the original Xbox, which was their most successful console to date.
But what will the main launch game be? It's likely that an upgraded version of Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom will be available, but that won't be the main one. Metroid Prime 4 is another guess, but that series is not as mainstream. A Super Mario game would be great, but with Super Mario Bros. Wonder out this year, releasing another 3D one so soon may be a bit too much.
That's when I thought, what if the rumors of a new 3D Donkey Kong are true? That would be Mario-esque but not so similar that it would seem like more of the same after Wonder. It would be a great way to start the next generation, and could be the game to take the Switch 2 to the next level.
It's interesting to note that while Sony and Microsoft are getting a lot of flak for their exclusives, Nintendo games are still released on a single platform and nobody is complaining. It goes to show that Nintendo are doing something right, and perhaps the other two could learn a lesson from them.
Ultimately, the next generation of consoles will be an exciting time for gamers. While it's hard to predict what the main launch game for the Switch 2 will be, I'm sure that Nintendo will make the right decision. We just have to wait and see!
It's no secret that the gaming industry has been in a bit of a tumult recently, with Microsoft and Sony locked in a legal battle that has been both entertaining and very instructive. Amidst all this drama, people are starting to speculate what the next generation of consoles will bring.
Will Microsoft and Sony be able to turn the tide of this generation and secure a victory? It's looking unlikely, and many people are wondering if they will pull a Microsoft-style reset and start the next generation early. If they do, what titles will be the main launch game?
It's hard to guess, but a lot of people are betting on Metroid Prime 4, Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom, or even a new IP. There have also been rumors of a 3D Donkey Kong game, and this would be Mario-esque but not so similar that it would seem like more of the same after Wonder.
But what about Nintendo? It seems that they are being largely overlooked in all of these conversations, yet they can be seen as a third faction in this console war. After all, they have been releasing games exclusively for their console for years, and so far no one is complaining.
The fact that Nintendo can get away with this while Microsoft and Sony cannot, shows that there is a lesson to be learnt here. Maybe the two big companies should take a step back and focus on their own strengths, rather than trying to copy each other. That way, they can create a unique experience that will draw people in, rather than just relying on pushing people into digital downloads.
With all this in mind, the future looks bright for the gaming industry. We can look forward to new and exciting titles from Nintendo, as well as whatever Microsoft and Sony have in store for us. As always, only time will tell.
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