August 28th 2024.
Could it be true? Is Tetris truly the greatest of all time? These were the thoughts running through my mind as I read the letters page in Wednesday's newspaper. The latest two Nintendo Direct events seemed to have impressed many, and one reader was eagerly anticipating the release of Call Of Duty: Black Ops 6.
It's hard to believe that it has been 40 years since Tetris first made its debut. I remember having a bit of a meltdown when I heard the news, as it seemed almost impossible. But then I remembered that the game had been in the Soviet Union for years before it became popular on the Game Boy. Still, it's a legendary game and I'm excited to see what this new compilation/celebration has in store.
We often talk about perfect games and, in my opinion, Tetris is one of them. Some may argue that it's easier to achieve perfection with a simple game, but the fact that it's still being released and remade today with almost identical gameplay and graphics to the original is a testament to its greatness. I doubt there will be any other games released in the next 40 years that can claim the same. For me, it will always be the best video game ever made.
I couldn't help but smile when I saw the announcement of the new Capcom fighting game collection. I knew GC would be over the moon about the return of Power Stone. I too have fond memories of playing it on the Dreamcast, but I have to admit, I'm a bit nervous about playing it again now. 3D games don't tend to age very well, even with a pulled-out camera.
Of course, I can't help but hope that this is just a prelude to a new game in the series. However, I have a feeling that Capcom is using this collection as a way to justify another low-cost, high-profit compilation. But I'm not complaining, as this is something I've been wanting to see for a long time. Capcom can do no wrong at the moment, even with their remasters.
It's great to see the positive reception of the Silent Hill 2 remake. As someone who wants Konami to return to the games industry, I'm glad to see that they're making a comeback. However, I do hope they do more than just remakes and remasters. Do we really need a Metal Gear Solid 3 remake? And a compilation of DS Castlevania games seems to be scraping the bottom of the barrel. We need new games from them!
But I understand that it's a double-edged sword. The current Silent Hill games have not been up to par, but that's because they've been low-budget projects. Konami needs to take a risk and invest in a big-budget game, such as a new Castlevania or Contra. I keep hoping that's their plan, but it never seems to happen.
The reviews for Star Wars Outlaws have been all over the place, which is interesting to see. It's not something we usually see with big-name games. I couldn't find a pattern, unless it's whether the reviewer is a Star Wars fan or not. GC's review made it clear that they are not a fan, but many others did not mention it.
What caught my attention was that the game is doing things differently for a Ubisoft open-world game. It seems to be a sci-fi version of Assassin's Creed, and those games always receive high scores, even though they all feel the same to me. I'm curious to see how Assassin's Creed Shadows will be received, as it seems like more of the same. And I highly doubt its combat will be as good as Ghost Of Tsushima, or even Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice.
With a Metacritic score of 77, Star Wars Outlaws seems like a decent game to pick up during a sale. As a reader pointed out, Ubisoft games are always cheap on Black Friday, and I don't think this one will be an exception.
I hate to admit it, but I think this year's Call Of Duty is going to be really good. I know it's not trendy to like these games, and I didn't even touch last year's release, but Black Ops 6 looks great from what I've seen so far.
The single-player seems to be going back to the fun, arcade-style action of the original Modern Warfare and Black Ops games, which I much prefer over the serious tone of the recent reboots. And now the multiplayer looks promising as well.
There's only so much you can do with a Call Of Duty multiplayer before it becomes something entirely different. But from what I've seen, I can't find any faults with it. I'm not sure if Zombies has changed much, but I'll find out for myself when I buy the game at launch. It's been a while since I've been this excited for a Call Of Duty release.
As we await the reveal of the rumored PS5 Pro, I can't help but wonder how Sony will market its advantage over the base PS5. The PS4 Pro boasted upscaled 4K for those with new 4K TVs, and I remember Digital Foundry being impressed with Horizon Zero Dawn running on it. I even picked up my PS4 Pro on the same day the game was released. Will Sony have a similar selling point for the PS5 Pro? Only time will tell.
Is Tetris the greatest of all time? That's the question that has been circulating on the Wednesday letters page as the latest two Nintendo Direct events have impressed readers. One reader even expressed their excitement for the upcoming release of Call Of Duty: Black Ops 6. If you want to join in on the discussion, you can email us at [email address].
It's hard to believe that Tetris is turning 40 years old. As someone who has been playing it for most of my life, it's almost like a part of me. But then I remember that it was around for years in the Soviet Union before it became popular on the Game Boy and other platforms. Still, it's a legendary game and I'm curious to see what this new compilation/celebration has in store.
We often talk about perfect games and in my opinion, Tetris is one of them. Some may argue that it's easier to achieve perfection with a simple game, but the fact that it's still being remade and released today with almost identical gameplay and graphics is a testament to its greatness. I can't think of any other games that have stood the test of time for 40 years. In my eyes, it's the best video game ever made.
I couldn't contain my excitement when I heard about the new Capcom fighting game collection and the return of Power Stone. I know that our very own GC will be ecstatic about this news as well. I have to admit, I loved playing Power Stone on the Dreamcast back in the day. However, I do have some reservations about playing it again now, as 3D games tend to age poorly, even with a pulled back camera.
Of course, I can't help but hope that this is a sign of a new game in the works. But let's be realistic, it's most likely just a way for Capcom to release another low-cost, high-profit compilation. But I'm not complaining, as this is something I've been waiting to see for a long time. And let's face it, Capcom can do no wrong at the moment, even with their remasters.
It's great to see that the Silent Hill 2 remake has received positive reviews and I'm all for Konami making a comeback in the gaming industry. However, I do hope they have more in store than just remakes and remasters. Is a Metal Gear Solid 3 remake really necessary? And a compilation of DS Castlevania games seems like they're scraping the bottom of the barrel. It's time for them to make new and original games!
I understand that it's a risky move, especially after the recent Silent Hill games haven't been up to par. But they were low-budget projects, so it's time for Konami to take a chance and invest in a big-budget game like Castlevania or Contra. I keep holding onto hope that this is their plan, but it never seems to come to fruition.
I found it interesting to see the wide range of reviews for Star Wars Outlaws. It seems that the only pattern is whether or not the reviewer is a fan of the franchise. GC made it clear in their review, but others seemed to have mixed feelings. Personally, I was intrigued by the game's unique take on the typical Ubisoft open-world format. It's like a sci-fi version of Assassin's Creed, which usually receives high ratings. I'll be keeping an eye out for the scores of Assassin's Creed Shadows, but I have a feeling it won't be able to compete with the combat of Ghost Of Tsushima or Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice.
With a score of 77 on Metacritic, Star Wars Outlaws seems like a game worth picking up on sale. As one reader pointed out, Ubisoft games are always discounted on Black Friday, so I doubt this will be any different. But hey, 77 is a pretty spot-on score in my book.
I know it may not be the popular opinion, but I have a feeling this year's Call Of Duty is going to be really good. I admit, I skipped out on last year's release, but Black Ops 6 has caught my attention. The single-player looks like it's going back to the fun and over-the-top action of the original Modern Warfare and Black Ops games, which I much prefer over the serious tone of the reboot series. And now the multiplayer looks promising as well.
There's only so much you can do with a Call Of Duty multiplayer game before it becomes something else entirely. But from what I've seen, I can't find any faults with it. I'm not entirely convinced that Zombies has changed much, but I'm willing to give it a chance. And for the first time in a while, I'm actually planning on buying the game at launch.
With the rumored reveal of the PS5 Pro, many are wondering how Sony will market its advantage over the base PS5. The PS4 Pro boasted upscaled 4K for those with new TVs, and I remember Digital Foundry being impressed with Horizon Zero Dawn running on it. I personally got my PS4 Pro on the same day that Horizon Zero Dawn was released.
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