July 5th 2023.
Will we get another one? It's been a long year already and there have been many changes, especially for gamers. The Wednesday letters page in the gaming magazine recommended modern turn-based role-playing games, as one reader is frustrated by Final Fantasy 16. To join in with the discussions yourself, email your comments to the specified email address.
Hype points. I almost forgot that Sony had the Project Q handheld coming out this year, so it's clear that they have something to unveil. With how badly the last showcase went, I'm sure Sony will want to try and make a good impression this time. They can announce some games and the much-rumoured PS5 Slim or a new model console.
Ideally, this new console would be smaller, have a better design, and be more affordable. That's what the rumours suggest, but it won't help if Starfield turns out to be a success and Spider-Man 2 is less than inspiring. Sony's best shot is that Starfield is released earlier in September, so they can have a showcase and try to regain some hype points.
Grammage. This whole situation has made me realise how little we've heard from Sony this year. They didn't announce any new games at their summer showcase, and they haven't made any other major announcements. A PS5 Slim isn't something that will get people overly excited, but it's a start. Hopefully they're taking steps to correct their missteps and we'll get more Sony announcements this year.
Holts. Inspired music. Recently, I was driving home and listening to the Saturday Night Fever Soundtrack and the instrumental Manhattan Skyline. It reminded me of playing OutRun and the track Passing Breeze. While I wasn't driving a Ferrari, the nostalgia was still strong. Are there any other video game tunes that are similarly inspired?
Magic sponge. I'm playing Final Fantasy 16 and it's been a frustrating experience. The dialogue is silly and the eidolon battles take an hour each, with lots of cut scenes and boss transformations. It got me thinking, what are some good turn-based games with modern graphics? Yakuza: Like A Dragon is one, but are there any others?
Holding back. Divinity: Original Sin 2 is one of the best games I've ever played. Larian Studios, the creators, are releasing Baldur's Gate 3 soon and it looks amazing. Unfortunately, it won't be released on Xbox just yet, because of Microsoft's requirements for simultaneous releases on the Xbox Series X and S. That's causing some issues with the game's multiplayer options, meaning we might not get to play it for a while yet.
Will we get another one? It seems like Sony has something up their sleeves for the upcoming year. Rumors have been circulating about a new PS5 Slim, and a potential redesign of the console. It's possible that the news could come with a showcase, or even with the release of a major game.
The lack of Sony announcements this year has been concerning. We know about the upcoming Project Q, and obviously the new Spider-Man game, but what else do they have in store? If Starfield turns out to be a major success, Sony will need to come up with something to rival that.
Sony may not have made any official announcements, but rumors are still swirling. We've heard about the potential for a PS5 Slim, with improved design and a lower price point. It would make sense for Sony to make these changes, especially after the issues they had with the previous model.
It's possible that Sony may have a showcase before December. This could be their chance to show off the potential for the PS5 Slim, and any other updates they have planned. We'll just have to wait and see.
Meanwhile, another reader is frustrated by Final Fantasy 16 and is looking for modern turn-based role-playing games. There have been some great releases in recent years, such as Yakuza: Like A Dragon and Chained Echoes. Divinity: Original Sin 2 is also highly recommended. It has an XCOM-like combat system, but it's still turn-based.
Speaking of big games, some readers have been lucky enough to play God Of War Ragnarök and Horizon Forbidden West on their PS4s. It's incredible that such advanced games can still run on the console. It's a great way to pass the time during the summer drought, with Shadow Of The Colossus and Persona 5 Royal.
Ultimately, the decision of which console to purchase will come down to the library of available games. With the current situation, there are only a few titles that would be worth buying for either the PlayStation 5 or the Xbox Series X. That's a lot of money to spend on just a few games. Hopefully, by Christmas, the library will have expanded and it will be easier to make a decision.
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