August 11th 2023.
Another exciting fan render has been released, and the Friday letters page is buzzing with the news that games like Zelda and Baldur’s Gate 3 are selling well. One reader even asked about the possibility of a Mortal Kombat 1 on Switch release.
The idea of a PS5 Slim has been met with much enthusiasm, as it’s not as powerful as the PS5 Pro and won’t change how the games run. Many gamers have been holding out for the release of a PlayStation 5 and are hoping the Slim version will be available for Christmas.
Sony should really have a proper showcase beforehand, so people can get an idea of what they’ll be getting in the coming year. All the rumors of delayed games are a bit worrying, especially as Sony won’t share what they’re actually working on. Hopefully this means they’ve realized that their “live service” push wasn’t a great idea.
The description of the Slim version of the PS5 didn’t really explain much, but the impression was that it will still follow the same basic design. If the alternative is something as ugly and clunky as the current version, then perhaps it’s better to just stick with the usual black box. It may be dull, but it’s less embarrassing than the possible alternative.
Baldur’s Gate 3 has been a great success, and it shows that developers can make money if they create a good game without ripping off customers with microtransactions. After watching the Mortal Kombat 12 video with Reptile, Ashrah, and Havik, the reader was understandably excited. The only option for them was the Switch version, and they wanted to know if they would need to pay for Nintendo’s online service in order to play it.
Unfortunately, Warner Bros. has yet to comment on the possibility of a cloud version for the Switch. It doesn’t seem likely that a Switch version will be released at all, but it’s still possible.
For Grand Theft Auto 6 to be a success, Rockstar could release a spectacular piece of DLC that lets people revisit the full cities from previous games. This would give the game something that the past GTA games never had, and could add a lot of content. With the more advanced technology of the PC, Xbox Series X, and PlayStation 5, it would be possible to create a truly dream GTA game that is worth the price tag of £70 or more.
The radio content should also be increased, with longer talk radio stations being included. It would be great to see Maurice Chavez and Fernado, aka Frank Chavez, on one station, and also pay tribute to GTA: Vice City with Leyna Weber as Amy Sheckenhausen.
Assassin’s Creed Mirage can also be pre-ordered from The Game Collection for £37.95, and it comes with a SteelBook edition. One reader was able to take advantage of their collected points and paid only £24.95, and will also get £10 back in points once the game is dispatched.
Finally, one reader signed up for a freebie on Game Pass PC with their Xbox points. They had enough points for four months, and were able to keep it free for a long time by playing games like Forza Horizon. They’ve noticed a glitch on Forza Horizon 5 on PC that affects a fair chunk of people, which can be fixed by turning off any FPS/system monitors and regularly clicking on the game’s icon on the toolbar.
Hopefully Rockstar and Warner Bros. will eventually fix any issues, but in the meantime readers can make use of this workaround.
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The Friday letters page is happy to see that games like Zelda and Baldur's Gate 3 are doing well, and one reader even asked about Mortal Kombat 1 for the Switch. It's definitely a good idea.
The release of the PS5 Pro has been controversial; however, I think a PS5 Slim would be welcomed by many as it won't change how the games run. With Christmas just around the corner, I'm thinking of getting one myself. It would be great if Sony could showcase what's coming up for gamers in 2021 and beyond. All this talk of delays is worrying, especially because we don't know what games are being delayed. Maybe they've realised that live services aren't the best way to go - I'm all for that.
I do hope the Slim looks better than the current version. As it stands, the description doesn't explain much and it looks like it'll have the same design. If that's the case, they should just go with a classic black box. It may be boring, but at least it won't be embarrassing.
It's unlikely I'll get to play Baldur's Gate 3 this year, but I'm glad it's a success. It's encouraging to see that developers can make a good game without trying to rip off customers with microtransactions.
The Mortal Kombat 12 video got me a little bit excited, but my only option is the Switch version. Will I need to pay for Nintendo's online service to play it? If not, then as long as I can access single-player modes and local, I'm good.
Warner Bros. haven't said anything about the Switch version, but having it on Nintendo's console does seem peculiar.
Grand Theft Auto 6 could really be something special if Rockstar releases a spectacular piece of DLC that allows us to visit Liberty City or San Andreas. It would give the game something that the past Grand Theft Auto games never had and keep GTA 6 fresh many years after its release. With the technology now available, we can have bigger maps and Rockstar should fully utilise the potential of the Xbox Series X, PlayStation 5, and PC. The radio content should also be increased, and longer talk radio stations should be included.
Assassin's Creed Mirage can be pre-ordered from The Game Collection for £37.95, and it comes with the SteelBook edition. I used my points and got it for £24.95, plus I get £10 back in points once the game's dispatched.
I recently signed up for a freebie on Game Pass PC with my Xbox points. I have enough points for four months, and I'm sure I can keep it free for a while with points I get from playing games like Forza Horizon.
However, I've encountered a glitch on Forza Horizon 5 on PC, and I'm wondering if anyone else has experienced this. If so, I might have a workaround. Basically, the game doesn't launch most of the time. After some digging, I found that the solution is to turn off any FPS/system monitors, and when the game launches, click on the Forza Horizon 5 icon on the toolbar. It takes a while, but this seems to eventually override whatever causes the game to not launch. Hopefully Rockstar will eventually fix it, but this workaround works for me.
Happy gaming everyone!
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