July 22nd 2024.
What can we expect from the new game? That's the big question on everyone's mind. The Monday letters page is buzzing with discussions about the Nintendo World Championships and speedrunning. One reader even expresses their disappointment over the cancellation of the Halo TV show. If you want to join in on the conversation, just email us at the provided address.
One popular theory that's been making the rounds is the possibility of The Elder Scrolls 6 being set in Hammerfell. Some fans have gone into full internet detective mode, and the evidence seems to be pointing in that direction. As someone who's only played Oblivion and Skyrim, I can't really weigh in on the matter. However, the idea of a game with diverse locations definitely sounds appealing to me. After all, Skyrim was a bit lacking in that department. I'm hoping for an improvement in that aspect.
As for what else we can expect from the new game, it's hard to say. Starfield didn't really bring anything groundbreaking to the table, so I'm not sure if Bethesda will be able to top themselves with this one. Improved first-person combat is definitely something we can all hope for, but for me, the real charm of Skyrim was its immersive world, customizable features, and hidden secrets. These three pillars are what made the game so impressive, and I believe they should be the focus of any new installment. Can Bethesda surpass their own success with Skyrim? That remains to be seen.
Moving on to the next topic, one reader shares their thoughts on the "Nintendo curse". They mention the potential for a Zelda: Ocarina Of Time remake for the launch of the Switch 2, but also express their doubts. It seems like whenever someone predicts what Nintendo will do next, it never actually happens. They also bring up the possibility of confusion with Breath of the Wild being the launch game for both the Switch and the Switch 2. Ultimately, the mystery of what game will be released for the Switch 2 is what makes it so exciting.
Another reader brings up the recent Activision Blizzard acquisition and how the FTC was right in saying it should have never happened. They also mention how this might negatively impact Xbox and its future. The reader questions whether there's anything that can be done about the situation, or if it's too late. They also express their concerns about the consequences of this acquisition for Microsoft and its employees.
The next reader shares their thoughts on the Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition. While they have no intention of buying it, they find themselves oddly fascinated by it. They admit to not understanding the appeal of speedruns, finding them boring and almost like cheating. They also question the amount of time and effort that goes into perfecting just one game, when they could be playing a variety of others.
A different reader brings up the lack of news about a new Castlevania game from Konami. They express their confusion over the company's focus on new Silent Hill games, when Castlevania is a more well-known franchise. They also mention the rumors of a new Metal Gear game, but doubt that will ever come to fruition. In their opinion, Konami should just sell their video game division and move on.
Lastly, a reader shares their excitement for the upcoming Fallout London mod and hopes it will inspire more mods of a similar scale. They mention the possibility of a Russia location, but it doesn't seem like any mods are currently in the works. They also mention stumbling upon an old mod called New Moscow, but it didn't meet their expectations. Overall, they're looking forward to seeing what the modding community can come up with.
What can we expect from the upcoming game? In the latest Monday letters page, readers are discussing the appeal of Nintendo World Championships and speedrunning. One reader even expresses their sadness over the end of the Halo TV show. If you want to join in on the discussions, simply email us at the email address provided.
The topic of discussion revolves around the three pillars of the game. Some fans have gone to great lengths to uncover clues and speculate on the setting of The Elder Scrolls 6. It seems that evidence is pointing towards the game being set in Hammerfell. As someone who has only played Oblivion and Skyrim, I have no personal opinion on the matter. However, the idea of exploring diverse locations sounds promising to me. After all, Skyrim was not exactly known for its variety in landscapes. So, an improvement in that aspect would definitely be appreciated.
Aside from that, I am not entirely sure what to expect from the new game. Especially since Starfield did not seem to bring anything groundbreaking to the table. Of course, I do hope for better first-person combat. But for me, what made Skyrim such an impressive game was its immersion, customization options, and the detailed world with hidden areas to discover. In my opinion, these three pillars are what truly matter and should be improved upon in the new game. Not just in comparison to Skyrim, but to all games that have come out since. Although, one may still wonder, can even Bethesda surpass the success of Skyrim?
Next, we have Jonah discussing the "Nintendo curse". He believes that a Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake for the launch of the Switch 2 would be a great idea. However, he also acknowledges that making predictions for Nintendo almost guarantees that they won't come true. It's almost like a jinx of some sort. Even basic predictions seem to never come to fruition. While he agrees that Nintendo will most likely have a Zelda game for the launch window, he doesn't think it will be Breath of the Wild. After all, that was the launch game for the original Switch, and having it as the launch game for the Switch 2 might confuse casual gamers. But then again, what game will it be? That's what makes the Switch 2 so exciting - the element of surprise.
Moving on to gaming giant, Konami. One reader, Eelfish, expresses their frustration over the lack of news on a new Castlevania game. They find it baffling that Konami is putting so much effort into developing new Silent Hill games, when Castlevania is a much better-known franchise. While they admit that Castlevania may not be a big seller in the modern world, it still has a strong fanbase thanks to the Netflix series. There were rumors of a new game in the works, but nothing has come of it yet. Eelfish even suggests that Konami should just sell their video game division to another company, as they will probably never have the courage to make a new Metal Gear game.
Lastly, we have a reader who goes by the name 84Colbat discussing Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition. They find themselves strangely fascinated by it, despite having no intention of buying it. Speedruns, in their opinion, are a very strange way to enjoy a game and they find them quite dull to watch. To them, it's like intentionally breaking the game and trying to finish it as quickly as possible. They also question where speedrunners find the time to perfect one game when they could be playing others. But hey, to each their own.
Overall, there is a lot of excitement and speculation surrounding upcoming games and potential mods. From The Elder Scrolls 6 to Fallout London, gamers are eagerly awaiting new releases and updates. And while we may not know exactly what to expect, that's what makes it all the more thrilling. After all, who doesn't love a good surprise?
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