June 24th 2024.
Who would you choose for the next Marvel Vs. Capcom game? It's a question that has sparked heated debates on the Monday letters page. One reader, in particular, is struggling to understand the logic behind the PSVR2, as they have no interest in replaying games like Gex and Bubsy Bobcat.
But let's talk about the potential for a new Marvel Vs. Capcom game. With Capcom now having the Marvel license back, it's only a matter of time before we see another crossover. The last installment, Infinite, didn't quite hit the mark, but that was due to budget constraints and limitations imposed by Marvel's lack of ownership over the Fox film rights at the time. Now, with Marvel in full control, we can expect to see a much more expansive roster of characters, including the long-awaited return of the X-Men.
Think about it – Wolverine, Cyclops, Cable, Magneto, Colossus, Gambit, Iceman, Juggernaut, Psylocke, Rogue, Sabertooth, Sentinel, Storm, and all the others who have graced the original games. But let's not forget about the newer characters that have gained popularity in the last 25 years. We can expect to see the likes of Deadpool, Phoenix, X-23, and possibly even lesser-known characters like Magik, Mystique, Armor, Bishop, Sync, and Kid Omega.
As for the Capcom side of things, I hope they don't just stick to their newer franchises and delve into their older games as well. Imagine seeing characters from 1942, Commando, or Forgotten Worlds make an appearance. Personally, I love it when Capcom gets a little obscure, and I have high hopes for a new game if it happens.
Moving on to another topic, I was browsing the new games announced for Limited Run Games' physical editions, and I have to say, some of the choices are quite bizarre. Are there really enough fans of Gex and Bubsy out there to justify buying expensive port compilations? I mean, I always thought Bubsy Bobcat was more of a joke – the worst of the Sonic wannabes, if you will.
I understand that nostalgia is a powerful thing, but this seems to be taking it to the extreme. I remember playing these games back in the 90s, and even then, I thought they were terrible. I can't imagine how they would hold up now.
On a related note, I'm surprised that genre labels have managed to stick around for this long. They seem to be becoming less and less relevant, both in gaming and in movies. Apart from a few specific genres like comedy and horror, everything else seems to just be what it is.
Speaking of genres, here's an interesting question – is Metroid Prime a first-person shooter? We all know that the 2D games are Metroidvanias, but would anyone watching the trailer for Metroid Prime 4 assume it's anything other than a shooter? Of course, those who have played the previous games know that's not entirely true, but it does seem a bit reductive to just label it as a Metroidvania.
Moving on to more personal matters, there are only two games I'm interested in this year, which is a first for me. The first one is Assassin's Creed Shadows, but I won't be buying it on day one like I usually do. I'm sick of paying £70 for a game only to see it go on sale for half the price a few weeks later. With all the negative talk surrounding the game, it might even drop in price faster, so I'll wait for that.
The other game I'm looking forward to is Astro Bot. I loved the demo that came with the PlayStation 5, but I'm hoping Sony will drop the price, although they rarely do for their own games.
I couldn't care less about Call of Duty: Black Ops 6. It's just the same game with a different skin, and next year we'll have GTA 6, which I can't wait for. I have a feeling it's going to break sales records like we've never seen before. I wouldn't be surprised if it reaches £2 billion in sales within the first 48 hours. I would pay £100 for that game without a second thought.
Lastly, I read about Sony winding down support for the PlayStation VR2, and I just can't wrap my head around the logic behind it. They spent a fortune on making a great machine and then decide not to support it with games? It's like what they did with the handheld business – the consoles were fantastic with great games, but then they just stopped supporting them. It's puzzling, to say the least.
Who would you choose for the next installment of Marvel Vs. Capcom 2? The Monday letters page is struggling to comprehend the reasoning behind the PSVR2, as one reader is not interested in playing Gex and Bubsy Bobcat again. To join in on the discussion, email the provided email address.
We all know that Capcom loves a good crossover, and now that they have regained the Marvel license, it's only a matter of time before we get a new Marvel Vs. Capcom game. While Infinite didn't receive much praise, it was a low-budget project that was held back by Marvel not owning the rights to the Fox films at the time. But now that they do, we can expect to see not only X-Men characters, but also a push from Marvel to include them.
Imagine being able to play as Wolverine, Cyclops, Cable, Magneto, Colossus, Gambit, Iceman, Juggernaut, Psylocke, Rogue, Sabretooth, Sentinel, Storm, and all the other characters that have appeared in the previous games. And with the past 25 years seeing a rise and fall in popularity for certain characters, it wouldn't be surprising to see Deadpool, Phoenix, X-23, Magik, Mystique, Armor, Bishop, Sync, and Kid Omega make an appearance.
On the Capcom side of things, it's a bit more straightforward, but I hope they don't just stick to newer games. It would be exciting to see characters from older games like 1942, Commando, or Forgotten Worlds make an appearance. I love it when Capcom takes risks and includes obscure characters, and I'm hoping they go all out with a new game, if it happens.
Moving on to a different topic, I was looking at the new games announced for Limited Run Games' physical editions, and some of the choices seem bizarre to me. Are there really enough people out there who are fans of Gex and Bubsy to justify buying these expensive ports? I always thought Bubsy Bobcat was a joke, the worst of the Sonic-wannabe animal mascots.
I understand the power of nostalgia, but it seems like it's being taken to extremes. I remember playing some of these games back in the 90s, and even then they weren't great. I can't imagine how they hold up now. But I suppose it's harmless, I just wish people were as passionate about playing new and original games as they are about revisiting their childhood favorites. Nostalgia can be like a drug, and just like any drug, too much of it can be harmful.
Here's an interesting point to ponder: is Metroid Prime considered a first-person shooter? While the 2D games are clearly Metroidvanias, it's not as clear with the Prime series. Watching the trailer for Metroid Prime 4, it's easy to assume it's a shooter. But for those who have played the previous games, we know that's not entirely accurate. It's a bit limiting to just label it as a Metroidvania.
It's surprising that genre labels have lasted this long, as they don't always accurately represent a game. In movies, you rarely see genre labels besides comedy and horror. Maybe it's time to do away with these labels altogether and just let a game be what it is.
Moving on to personal gaming preferences, there are only two games I'm interested in this year. This is the first time in 12 months that I've only bought two games. The first one must be Assassin's Creed Shadows, but I won't be purchasing it on day one like I usually do. I've grown tired of spending £70 on a game, only to see it drop in price a few weeks later. And with some players already criticizing it, it might drop even further. So I'll wait.
The second game I want is Astro Bot. I really enjoyed the demo that came with the PlayStation 5, but I'm hoping Sony will lower the price, although they rarely do for their own games. I'm not interested in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 at all. It's just another Call of Duty game with a different skin, and next year we'll have GTA 6, which I can't wait for. It's going to be huge, and I predict it will make £2 billion in sales within the first 48 hours. I would even be willing to pay £100 for that game.
In other news, I saw an article about Sony winding down support for the PlayStation VR2. I don't understand the logic behind this, both from a business standpoint and a game standpoint. Sony spent a lot of money creating what seems to be an excellent machine, but now they're not supporting it with games. It's the same thing that happened with their handheld business; they were great, with fantastic screens and games, but they soon stopped supporting it. It seems like a financial mistake to make such great products and then not support them.
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