Is it worth getting the current console or should you wait for the next one? This was the question brought up in the Wednesday letters page, where one reader defended Nintendo's first party record on Switch 2. Another reader also shared their thoughts on the Marathon Server Slam. As always, the Games Inbox is a space for our readers to share their opinions and join in on discussions. To contribute, simply email us at the given address.
I, for one, have been keeping an eye on the recent rise in memory prices and the delay of PlayStation 6's release. As someone who only owns a PlayStation 4 right now, I am torn on what to do. On one hand, I don't want to purchase a PlayStation 5 only to have it replaced by a newer model soon after. But on the other hand, I am not too concerned about having the latest hardware at the exact moment it hits the market.
I'm curious to know if others are facing the same dilemma. As I see it, I have three options: skip this generation entirely, opt for a Switch 2 instead, or go for the PlayStation 5 and be late to the PlayStation 6 party as well. While I hadn't given much thought to the Switch 2 before, the positive reviews for games like Resident Evil Requiem have caught my attention. Plus, as someone who has only owned a Wii before, it would be interesting to take a break from Sony for a while and see how things play out.
Speaking of contrasting experiences, I'm really looking forward to playing Pokémon Pokopia tomorrow. It wasn't on my radar until I saw all the rave reviews, but now I can't wait to spend my weekend with it. The fact that my wife will most likely enjoy it as well is an added bonus.
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Last week, I got my hands on Resident Evil Requiem and loved it. However, as much as I want to replay it, I don't feel the urge to do so immediately. That's why I'm excited for a game like Doom Eternal and Animal Crossing: New Horizons, which came out on the same day. Sometimes, it's nice to have a contrast where the only similarity is that both games are good.
Passing on my thoughts about Marathon, I hope the full game sells well to keep Bungie alive, but I'm not sure if I'll buy it. I've played about six hours of the Marathon Server Slam and while I enjoyed the gameplay and shooting mechanics, I find the missions to be quite mundane and the overall experience a bit tedious. Each round is about 20 minutes and you only encounter one or two teams of real players. It's just too repetitive for my taste, similar to how Helldivers 2 was.
I don't know if the full game will have a deathmatch mode or anything similar, but if it does, I would be tempted to buy it just to relive the old Halo 3 Slayer days.
On a different note, I thoroughly enjoyed the new Indie World Direct. I'm thrilled about the sequel for Heave Ho, as the first one was one of the funniest multiplayer games I've ever played. The shadow drop for Blue Prince is also a pleasant surprise, as I played a lot of it through Game Pass but will definitely double dip for the Switch 2.
The wood game showcased in the Direct looks adorable, and I'm always excited for anything from the Guacamelee developers. But the most exciting game for me was one that wasn't even featured in the Western version of the Direct - Öoo. I've been keeping an eye on it since its release on PC, so having it unexpectedly drop for the Switch is fantastic news. It may even sway me away from finishing Resident Evil Requiem before diving into Pokémon Pokopia.
While we're all eager to hear from Nintendo about their first party plans, it's refreshing to have an abundance of brilliant third party indie and AAA games to enjoy in the meantime.
I find the behavior of FromSoftware towards Bloodborne to be quite bizarre. They keep saying how special the game is to them, yet they won't even release a PlayStation 5 patch for it. How does that make any sense? And while some are pushing for a remake, I don't think it's necessary. The game is already a PlayStation 4 title, and I doubt it would look significantly better on a newer console. Plus, FromSoftware won't be the ones working on the remake, so it may not have the same little details and secrets that make the original so special. What we really need is a sequel, and soon. But with the director currently working on The Duskbloods, it seems like we'll have to wait a while longer.
On a positive note, congratulations to Capcom for achieving the highest user score with Resident Evil Requiem. I've only played a bit of it, but I'm already impressed by the unique behaviors of the zombies. A singing zombie, a maid zombie, and a chef zombie with a chainsaw - it's all very creative. And while opinions may vary on whether this game or Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is better, I believe it's well-deserved for Resident Evil Requiem to take the top spot. Now, let's hope they release a sequel sooner rather than later.
Is it still worth purchasing or would it be better to wait for the next version? The letters page in Wednesday's newspaper is defending Nintendo's record with their first-party games on their Switch 2. In addition, one reader has shared their opinion on the Marathon Server Slam.
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I've been keeping up with the news about the rising memory prices and the delay of the PlayStation 6 release, and it has left me uncertain about what to do. Currently, I only have a PlayStation 4 and I don't want to buy a PlayStation 5 if it's going to be replaced by a new console soon. At the same time, I'm not too concerned about getting the latest hardware as soon as it's released.
I'm curious to know if anyone else is in a similar situation. Right now, I see three options for myself: skipping this generation entirely, getting a Switch 2 instead, or purchasing a PlayStation 5 and being late to the release of the PlayStation 6 as well.
Initially, I didn't consider the option of getting a Switch 2, but with all the positive reviews for games like Resident Evil Requiem, I'm starting to think it might be my best bet. I've only owned a Wii before, so it would be interesting to take a break from Sony while they sort out their bigger picture.
I'm really looking forward to playing Pokémon Pokopia tomorrow. It wasn't on my radar at all until I saw all the positive reviews, and now I can't wait to spend the weekend playing it. It's even something my wife will most likely enjoy too.
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I recently got Resident Evil Requiem and loved it, but it's only about 14 hours long and not something I want to replay immediately. A game that is longer and more laid-back, but still engaging, sounds like the perfect follow-up. It reminds me of when Doom Eternal and Animal Crossing: New Horizons were released on the same day. Sometimes it's nice to have a contrast, where the only similarity is that both games are good.
I just wanted to share my thoughts on Marathon. I hope the full game sells well and keeps Bungie alive, but I'm on the fence about whether to buy it or not. I played about six hours of the Marathon Server Slam and the gameplay and shooting mechanics were great. I also really enjoyed the graphics. However, I'm not sure if I'll end up purchasing the full game because it's an extraction shooter. Personally, I find it a bit tedious and the missions are mundane. Each round takes about 20 minutes and you only encounter one or two teams of real players. It's a bit too repetitive for my taste, similar to Helldivers 2. I'm not sure if the full game will have a deathmatch mode or something similar added, but if it does, I would definitely buy it to relive the old Halo 3 Slayer days.
I was pleasantly surprised by the new Indie World Direct. I'm excited about the sequel to Heave Ho, as the first one was one of the funniest games for multiplayer. The shadow drop for Blue Prince was also a welcome surprise, as I played a lot of it through Game Pass and will now double dip on Switch 2. The adorable wood game caught my eye, and I'm always interested in anything from the developers of Guacamelee. However, the most exciting announcement for me was a game that was only featured in the Japanese version of the Direct. Öoo was unexpectedly released and wasn't mentioned in the Western stream. I've had my eye on this game since it came out on PC, so I'm thrilled to see it released on Switch 2. This may even sway me away from Resident Evil Requiem, even though I want to finish it before starting Pokopia. While everyone is eagerly waiting for Nintendo's first-party plans, it's nice to have a great selection of third-party indie and AAA games to enjoy in the meantime.
I find FromSoftware's behavior towards Bloodborne to be quite strange. They keep saying how special the game is to them, but they won't even release a PlayStation 5 patch for it? It doesn't make any sense. On the other hand, I don't understand why there's so much demand for a remake. The game is already a PlayStation 4 title, so how much better can it look? Especially since FromSoftware won't be the ones doing the remake, so it will likely be missing many of the little details and secrets that only they know about. What we really need is a sequel, and soon. It's possible that they are already working on it, but based on the director's comments, it seems like it will still be Hidetaka Miyazaki at the helm. However, he's currently working on The Duskbloods, so it's unlikely that serious work on Bloodborne 2 has begun. So, it looks like we'll have to wait until 2031 or even 2035 for the 20th anniversary to play it. Let's just hope they can release it by then.
Congratulations to Capcom for achieving the highest user score for Resident Evil Requiem. I've only played a little bit of it so far, but I've already gone through the introduction, fought some zombies as Leon, and woke up in a very creepy medical center. I would also like to commend Capcom for changing up the behaviors of the zombies. A zombie that sings creepily, a maid zombie cleaning the floor, and a chef zombie with a chainsaw. It's very unique, and it's well-deserved to see Requiem surpass Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. Which game is better will always be a topic that divides fans and gamers, but that's a discussion for another day.
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I really enjoyed the new Indie World Direct. I was delighted to see that Heave Ho is getting a sequel, as the first one was one of the funniest multiplayer games I've played. I was also excited to see a shadow drop for Blue Prince, as I played it a lot through Game Pass but am happy to double dip on Switch 2. The wood game looked adorable, and I'm always eager for anything from the developers of Guacamelee. However, the most exciting announcement for me was a game that was only mentioned in the Japanese version of the Direct. Öoo was unexpectedly released and wasn't featured in the Western stream. I've been keeping an eye on it since it came out on PC, so I'm thrilled to see it released on Switch 2. This may even sway me away from Resident Evil Requiem, although I do want to finish that game before starting Pokopia. While everyone is eagerly waiting for Nintendo's first-party plans, it's nice to have such a fantastic selection of third-party indie and AAA games to enjoy in the meantime.
