August 7th 2024.
Metroid Prime is a game that many consider to be a genuine classic. It was recently mentioned by a female reader in the Wednesday letters page, who shared her love for horror games. The readers also discussed their excitement for the upcoming game, Cygni. If you want to join in on the discussions, you can email us at the provided email address.
It was interesting to see a prototype of the Dolphin, a gaming console that was never released. However, it's a mystery why it was kept a secret for so long, as it doesn't reveal any trade secrets. But that's just Nintendo for you. Despite its low sales and criticism towards its mainline Mario, Zelda, and Mario Kart games, I believe the GameCube is an underrated console. The recent remakes of Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door and Metroid Prime have proven their worth as cast-iron classics. Resident Evil 4, Super Smash Bros. Melee, Pikmin, Star Wars Rogue Squadron 2: Rogue Leader, and F-Zero GX were also fantastic games on the GameCube. It's possible that the sub-par Mario and Zelda games actually helped Nintendo's lesser-known franchises to shine on the GameCube. Overall, I believe the GameCube has many great games that are still unique to the console, making it a solid choice for any gamer.
Moving on to a different topic, a reader suggested practical changes to increase female participation and representation in the gaming industry. It's worth mentioning that there are actually many women who play games and read this Inbox, including myself and my best friend. We both own a PlayStation 5 and enjoy playing games like Stellar Blade and Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2. We also love to get together and play horror games like The Dark Pictures games, Visage, and the Resident Evil 4 remake. Additionally, my husband, who normally has no interest in keeping up with new games, is currently playing Dave The Diver because I introduced it to him. We may not fit the stereotypical image of a gamer, but we are part of the market and should not be overlooked.
Speaking of games, I'm really looking forward to a new Yakuza/Like A Dragon game announcement. I'm also freaking out over the recent news that Game Freak is finally trying to improve the quality of their Pokémon games. However, I find it hard to believe that they will suddenly turn it into an open-world adventure like Zelda. It's a shame that Nintendo doesn't have full ownership of the franchise, as they would not allow Game Freak to get away with their lack of effort if it were any other popular franchise like Mario or Zelda. I do wonder if the success of Palworld is what finally pushed them to improve. Although the game is not good, it shows that Pokémon knock-offs can still be successful with minimal effort.
On a different note, I would like to thank GameCentral for their review of Cygni. It has sparked my interest and I plan on picking it up soon. As for my gaming preferences, I often find myself returning to 2D shoot 'em-ups. There's something pure and nostalgic about the challenge and presentation of these games that takes me back to my early days of gaming. Recently, I've been playing a lot of Sky Force Reloaded and have found it to be perfectly balanced with a similar pace to R-Type. I was curious about the twin-stick element in Cygni, where you can manually control the direction of fire as you move up the screen. It's not a traditional twin stick shooter, but it adds a unique aspect to the game.
Lastly, I would like to thank GameCentral for mentioning that Cygni is currently available for free on the Epic Games Store. I was skeptical at first, but after checking the store, I can confirm that it will be available for free on the 8th, along with another well-reviewed game, DNF Duel: Who's Next. It's great that these games are free to try and keep, especially for those who may be intimidated by these types of games. I've noticed that the Epic Games Store often offers excellent games for free, such as Into The Breach. While it may not make a dent in Steam's dominance, it's still a great way to discover new games.
Metroid Prime is a game that many consider to be a true classic. Recently, a female reader wrote in to the letters page to express her love for horror games, while others eagerly anticipate the release of Cygni. If you want to join in on the discussion, you can email us at the provided email address.
It was interesting to see the prototype for the Dolphine after all these years. However, I can't understand why it was kept a secret in the first place. It's not drastically different from the final product and it's not like it reveals any trade secrets. But that's just how Nintendo operates.
Perhaps it's just nostalgia talking, but I believe the GameCube is often underrated by many. It's often an easy target because it's the second lowest selling console, after the Wii U, and its mainline games such as Mario, Zelda, and Mario Kart are not considered to be the best in the series. However, I do think that the GameCube has a lot of other great games that often get overlooked.
The recent remake of Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door and the announcement of Metroid Prime Remastered only solidify the fact that these games are considered to be timeless classics. And who can forget the fantastic Resident Evil 4 and Super Smash Bros. Melee? These were some of the highlights of the GameCube's library.
Other great titles on the GameCube include both Pikmin games, Star Wars Rogue Squadron 2: Rogue Leader, and F-Zero GX. It's almost as if the lackluster Mario and Zelda games opened up the opportunity for other franchises to shine on the GameCube.
Overall, I believe that the GameCube is an underrated console. While it may not be Nintendo's best, it still has a solid lineup of unique and enjoyable games.
Moving on to a different topic, someone wrote in to suggest practical changes for increasing female participation and representation in the gaming industry. I must say, it's a great idea. As a female gamer myself, I can attest that there are many women who play games and are interested in gaming news.
In my household, my best friend and I are the primary gamers. We often spend hours playing on the PlayStation 5, with me currently hooked on Stellar Blade and her engrossed in Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2. We also enjoy playing horror games together, such as The Dark Pictures games, Visage, and the upcoming Resident Evil 4 remake.
Even my husband, who isn't particularly interested in gaming, is currently playing Dave The Diver because I showed it to him. So it's clear that women are a big part of the gaming market and it's pointless to assume otherwise.
On a lighter note, I'm really looking forward to a new Yakuza/Like A Dragon game announcement. I'm sure many other gamers are just as excited as I am.
Speaking of announcements, it's nice to see that Game Freak is finally trying to improve the quality of the Pokémon games. However, it's hard to imagine it suddenly becoming an open-world adventure like Zelda. It's a shame that Nintendo doesn't have full ownership of the franchise, as I doubt they would have let Game Freak continue with their current quality standards if it were a Mario or Zelda game. I wonder why Nintendo doesn't just buy out the remaining shares, but we all know they're not keen on spending money.
And let's be real, Pokémon games seem to sell no matter what the quality is. It's possible that the success of Palworld is what finally pushed Game Freak to improve their games. While Palworld may not be a great game, it does show that Pokémon knock-offs can be successful with minimal effort.
Moving on to reader comments, someone mentioned the recent review of Cygni and thanked GameCentral for the heads up that it will be available for free on the Epic Games Store. I thought it might have been a typo, but I checked and it's true! The other free game for that week, DNF Duel: Who's Next, also has great reviews and is in a genre that may be intimidating for newcomers. It's great that both games are available for free to try and keep.
I must say, Epic Games Store has been giving away some fantastic games. I may have missed out on some classics like Into the Breach, but my list of free games is still amazing. However, I'm not sure if this is helping them make a dent in Steam's dominance in the PC market. Only time will tell.
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