July 31st 2024.
Do you think there should be a new Deadpool game? That's the question on everyone's mind lately. The Wednesday letters page, in particular, has been buzzing with discussions about the Britishness of Thank Goodness You're Here! One reader even addressed the recent negativity surrounding virtual reality. If you want to join in on the conversation, shoot us an email.
Speaking of Deadpool, I've been wondering why they haven't tried to remaster the game from the Xbox 360. Little did I know, Activision no longer holds the license for it. I don't really understand how these things work, to be honest. But in my opinion, the game was just okay. The script was fantastic, thanks to an actual comic book writer. The cutscenes and presentation were also top-notch. It was way ahead of its time, with a vibe similar to the movies.
I have a feeling that many publishers are considering making another Deadpool game. Will we see it happen? It's hard to say. So far, there hasn't been a game in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. I'm a bit surprised they haven't utilized the multiverse concept to make one. It would make continuity much easier. As for my dream team-up, I think Volition, the makers of Saints Row, would have been a great choice before they went under. There aren't many developers known for their humor, but maybe Double Fine or Ubisoft San Francisco, who worked on South Park: The Fractured but Whole? Unfortunately, they're owned by other companies.
I, for one, would love to see Deadpool and the X-Men back in action in a video game. I don't really care who makes it, as long as it's good. But let's not get our hopes up just yet.
Moving on, I read your review of Thank Goodness You're Here! and it immediately made it onto my Steam list. I couldn't help but notice the lack of a sense of "place" in today's game development. Back in the 80s, when games were created by individuals or small teams, there were many games that were distinctly British. Skool Daze, for example, was set in a British comprehensive school. Then there was Monty Mole, inspired by the miners' strikes of the 80s. And who could forget Dizzy, a game that just screams Britishness, although I can't quite put my finger on why. Things seemed to change when teams got bigger and the cost of failure became too high. The most recent game that felt distinctly British to me was Untitled Goose Game, and even that was developed by Australians. I can't think of any Australian games that have that same feeling, though.
Happy gaming, everyone!
It's truly disheartening to see the International Olympic Committee make such a foolish decision about who gets the license for the Olympics video game. Let's face it, the Mario & Sonic games weren't exactly amazing. They weren't terrible, but you could tell that Sega made them instead of Nintendo. I'm actually surprised that Nintendo let them continue for so long. It always felt like a wasted opportunity for a Mario and Sonic team-up. Now that it's over, I'm hoping that Nintendo and Sega will collaborate on something more interesting. A platformer would be the obvious choice, but it's hard to imagine how that would work with two vastly different mascots. Personally, I think a Kingdom Hearts-style game, where the worlds of both characters combine, would be the best option. However, that would require a lot of cooperation between Sega and Nintendo, so who knows if it will ever happen. We can only hope.
In response to Ashton Marley's feature, I do agree with the overall idea, but I think you may be getting a bit carried away by the current negativity in the gaming industry. Yes, Nintendo's games and reputation are their secret weapons, but that doesn't mean they'll suddenly prioritize graphics over gameplay. I highly doubt they'll say, "Now that we have more power, let's make the next Zelda look amazing but only be one-third as fun as Tears of the Kingdom". That's just not how they operate. Plus, they're currently working on a massive new complex in Kyoto, which they've already expanded from their original plans. They are planning for the future and improving efficiency in various areas. I don't expect the next console to be as big of a hit as the Switch, but I do anticipate some great games.
Let's be real here, any console beyond the Xbox 360 era will eventually become nothing more than a brick in a decade or two. It's sad, but true. We won't be able to show our grandchildren an Xbox Series X/S and say, "Look at this amazing piece of gaming history!" Instead, it will just be a useless, ugly black box since the servers will have been shut down ages ago. It's not really anyone's fault, it's just the price we pay for the convenience of digital gaming. Although, even if the servers stayed up, these modern consoles are far more complex and less resilient than consoles like the NES or SNES. So, they'd probably break down before they could even become nostalgic heirlooms.
In conclusion, let's just enjoy the ultimate immersion in our games while we can. Happy gaming, everyone!
Do you think there should be a new Deadpool game? I was just reading through the Wednesday letters page and came across a discussion about the Britishness of Thank Goodness You're Here! One reader brought up the recent negativity surrounding virtual reality and shared their thoughts on it. If you want to join in on the conversation, just send an email to the provided address.
Personally, I've been wondering why they haven't tried to remaster the Deadpool game from the Xbox 360. I was surprised to find out that Activision no longer has the license for it. I must admit, I'm not too familiar with how these things work. But from my experience, I thought the game was decent. The script was great, thanks to the actual comic book writer behind it. The cut scenes and presentation were also well done. It was ahead of its time, almost like the movies.
I'm sure many publishers are considering making another Deadpool game now. Will we see it happen? It's hard to say. So far, there hasn't been a game that is part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. But with the introduction of the multiverse, couldn't they use that as an excuse to make one? It would definitely make continuity easier.
Speaking of dream team-ups, I think the makers of Saints Row, Volition, would have been a great choice before they went under. There aren't many developers known for their comedy, but maybe Double Fine or Ubisoft San Francisco, who did South Park: The Fractured but Whole, could do a good job. However, they are owned by other companies. In the end, all I really want is to see Deadpool and the X-Men back in action in a video game, no matter who makes it. But I'm not getting my hopes up just yet.
I also read your review of Thank Goodness You're Here! and added it to my Steam list. When do you think the lack of a sense of place in game development began? Back in the 80s, when most games were created by individuals or small teams, there were many obvious British games being released. I still have fond memories of Skool Daze, which was set in a British comprehensive school. Another example is Monty Mole, inspired by the miners' strikes of the 80s. And who could forget Dizzy? It definitely had a British feel to it, but I can't quite put my finger on why.
But as teams got bigger and the cost of failure increased, I guess things changed. The most recent game that gave off a strong British vibe was Untitled Goose Game, and even that was developed by an Australian team. Can you think of any Australian feeling games? Anyway, happy gaming, everyone!
It's disappointing to see the International Olympic Committee make such a foolish decision about who gets the Olympics video game license. Let's be real, the Mario & Sonic games weren't that great. They weren't terrible, but you could tell that Sega was behind them instead of Nintendo. I'm actually surprised they kept making them for so long.
Now that it's over, I'm hoping Nintendo and Sega will collaborate on something more interesting. A platformer seems like the obvious choice, but I'm not sure how that would work with two very different mascots. Personally, I think a Kingdom Hearts style game, where the worlds of both characters merge, would be the best idea. But that would require a lot of cooperation between the two companies, so who knows if it will ever happen.
As for the recent feature about Nintendo's future, I have to say I think you're getting a bit carried away by all the negativity in the industry. Yes, Nintendo's strength lies in their games and their reputation. But that doesn't mean they'll suddenly prioritize graphics over gameplay. The next Zelda game may look stunning, but it will still be just as fun as Breath of the Wild. Also, don't forget that Nintendo is always planning for the future and finding ways to improve efficiency. I don't expect their next console to be as successful as the Switch, but I do believe they will continue to release hit games.
It's a sad reality that any console beyond the Xbox 360 era will most likely become a brick in a decade or two. We won't be able to show our grandchildren an Xbox Series X/S and say, "I used to play games on this." It will just be an obsolete piece of technology, since the servers will have been turned off years ago. It's not really anyone's fault, as digital gaming has become more convenient but also comes at a price. And let's be honest, even if they were still functional, consoles nowadays are far more complex and less durable compared to the NES and SNES.
Ultimately, we all want to be fully immersed in the gaming experience. But in order to achieve that, we have to accept that things will continue to change and evolve. Who knows what the future holds for gaming, but I have no doubt that it will continue to be a source of joy and entertainment for generations to come.
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