February 24th 2025.
The gaming community has been buzzing about a new rival to Mario, none other than Astro Bot. However, one reader, Wrex, doesn't believe that Nintendo has much to learn from Astro Bot. While the game has great controls and graphics, it still falls short compared to the success of 3D Mario games. Wrex suggests that Sony should focus on creating a unique game rather than trying to imitate Mario. This would not only give them a better chance at competing with Nintendo, but also push Nintendo to continue innovating.
Another reader, Mote, brings up the surprising fact that it has been eight years since the release of NieR: Automata. This cult classic game has yet to receive any news about a sequel, and Mote wonders if the lack of communication from the developers is due to the game's unexpected success. It's a shame that we haven't heard any updates, especially since NieR: Automata sold over 9 million copies.
The discussion then turns to old companies like Disney and Hasbro and their lack of involvement in the gaming industry. Burke finds it interesting that these companies, who have been around before video games were even a thing, didn't take advantage of their resources and experience to create successful games. He also questions the quality of their recent releases, such as Dungeons & Dragons: Dark Alliance and Baldur's Gate 3, and wonders how many potentially great games were scrapped over the years.
Switching gears, another reader, Matt, shares his love for Destiny 2 and its consistently great gunplay. He also brings up the topic of FromSoftware's reluctance to produce a sequel to Bloodborne, despite the game's popularity. Some speculate that it may be due to Sony, but there is currently no evidence to support this.
The discussion then moves on to the highly anticipated The Elder Scrolls 6. Tony T. expresses concern that the game may arrive too late, as it has been 14 years since the release of the previous game. He worries that Bethesda may try to incorporate too many elements from Skyrim, which could result in a less unique experience.
Finally, the conversation ends on a positive note as the readers reflect on the abundance of great games released in the past six months. It seems that the gaming industry is constantly churning out new and exciting titles, keeping us all entertained and eager for more.
Astro Bot: Mario's New Rival
In a recent letter to the editor, a reader shared their thoughts on the Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds network test and expressed frustration over the NieR: Automata anniversary. The discussions are open for participation via email.
As a reader of the letter, I can't help but disagree with the idea that Nintendo has anything to learn from Astro Bot. While the 3D Mario games have always been top-sellers, Sony's games have never been able to compete in terms of sales. The only exception being Super Mario Sunshine, a game that Astro Bot surpasses in quality.
In my opinion, the next game in the series should strive to be as unique and different from Mario as possible. The current game suffers from a sense of déjà vu, despite its impressive controls and graphics. It's a shame because I appreciate Sony's efforts to create more family-friendly games instead of the usual dark and gritty ones. I hope they don't simply copy Nintendo's formula and instead focus on creating their own unique experiences.
While it's true that Mario games are currently superior, that could change in the future. It would be exciting to see Sony come up with their own successful formula and give Nintendo some healthy competition. This would only benefit the gaming community as a whole.
Moving on to the NieR: Automata anniversary, I was shocked to learn that it has been eight years since the game's release. It feels like only yesterday that I was playing it. What's even more surprising is that there hasn't been any news about a sequel. As a fan of the game, I find it frustrating that we haven't even received a hint or teaser about a potential follow-up. I know the creator, Yoko Taro, is known for being unconventional, but some reassurance would be appreciated.
It's worth noting that the gap between the original NieR and Automata is shorter than the time since Automata's release. This is mind-boggling considering how NieR was considered a flop, while Automata was a massive success with over 9 million copies sold.
On a different note, I find it interesting that established companies like Disney and Hasbro have never fully embraced the gaming industry, despite being around before video games were popular. It's almost as if they viewed games as a passing fad, especially after the infamous American game crash in the 80s.
However, this doesn't justify their lack of involvement in the modern gaming scene. It's hard to understand how Hasbro could release two poorly-received games, Dungeons & Dragons: Dark Alliance and Baldur's Gate 3, within a span of two years. It's clear that they lack quality control and don't fully understand what makes a good game. It's a shame because this means that some potentially amazing games have been shelved over the years. On a positive note, I would love to see a new and improved Transformers game.
In other news, I wanted to share my appreciation for Destiny 2. Despite being released years ago, I'm still thoroughly enjoying the game. The gunplay is still the best in its class, and the developers continue to improve the game with each update. While there may be a few bugs due to reduced QA testing, it's still worth recommending to anyone who hasn't tried it yet.
On a side note, I've been wondering if FromSoftware's reluctance to work on existing IPs is due to Sony's influence. On one hand, we have Miyazaki's statement about wanting to create new and unique games in the future. On the other hand, we don't have any evidence to suggest that Sony is holding them back. The fact that Bloodborne hasn't even received a PlayStation 5 patch is concerning.
Speaking of long-awaited games, I can't help but feel like The Elder Scrolls 6 might be arriving too late. The franchise has been around for 14 years, and by the time the new game is released in 2028, it will be 17 years old. This is concerning, especially since the previous game was highly popular and players have been eagerly waiting for a new entry.
I'm afraid that Bethesda may choose to play it safe and make the game a half-remake of Skyrim, with similar elements like dragons. It's like the Star Wars syndrome, where they waited too long to release something new and ended up relying on nostalgia to sell the game.
On a more positive note, it feels like the past six months have been packed with amazing new game releases. I've been meaning to play the Call of Duty campaigns for a while now, but I keep getting sidetracked by other games.
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