May 14th 2025.
Have you heard the buzz about GTA 6? There's a lot of talk about the game and some people are even suggesting that the artwork for it would make a great statue. It's always exciting to speculate about what the next big game will be like, and it seems like the PS6 launch line-up is already a hot topic. In fact, one reader recently shared their thoughts on the wait between Persona sequels and how it might actually be a good thing.
If you want to join in on the discussion, you can email us your thoughts. But before you do that, let's talk about something else that's been making waves in the gaming world - early access. I don't know about you, but I've noticed a trend of games offering a collector's edition that allows players to access the game a few days before its official release. I can't help but wonder, what's the point of that, especially for single-player games? But hey, if there are people willing to pay for it, game companies will continue to offer it.
Speaking of early access, I can't help but think about what will happen with the highly-anticipated GTA 6. Rumor has it that the game will cost a whopping £100 or more. But what about the special editions? I wouldn't be surprised if one of them offers players the chance to play the game a week early, for a hefty price of £150 or more. And then there's the super special edition, with a statue of the game's characters, Jason and Lucia, for a jaw-dropping £300. It's hard to predict how far game companies will go to make a profit, but I have a feeling it's going to be pretty far.
Moving on to another topic, have you heard the news about Netflix removing their interactive shows, such as Bandersnatch? It's surprising to hear that they weren't as successful as expected. Personally, I thought Black Mirror: Bandersnatch was well done, even though I'm not usually a fan of FMV style games. It probably helps that the creator, Charlie Brooker, knows a thing or two about games. But I can't help but wonder if this is the future of video game movies. We already have games like Until Dawn, which are essentially interactive movies. Wouldn't it be easy to create a smartphone app that allows viewers to make choices while watching a movie? Unfortunately, instead of going that route, they made a movie based on Until Dawn that wasn't even interactive and had little in common with the game. What a missed opportunity.
Moving on to a different topic, I'm glad to know that I'm not the only one who doesn't understand the hype around GTA and Red Dead Redemption. I just couldn't get into those games, no matter how hard I tried. The violence didn't bother me, but I didn't find the humor all that funny and the missions felt repetitive. And don't even get me started on the controls. But hey, to each their own. Everyone has different tastes.
On a more positive note, I'm actually okay with the long wait between Persona sequels. Sure, it can be frustrating to wait so long, but I'd rather have five really good games than a bunch of mediocre ones. And I have to give credit to Atlus for consistently delivering quality games over the years. I just wish they would focus more on creating original games, like Metaphor: ReFantazio, instead of spin-offs and crossovers with other franchises.
And finally, let's talk about the Nintendo Switch 2. Pre-orders have already sold out, but there should be plenty of stock available for purchase on launch day. And if you're interested in a bundle, Very has some available for around £477 to £494. Thanks to one of our readers for bringing this to our attention. We always appreciate your input! And as always, feel free to share your thoughts and comments with us via email.
Have you heard the latest news about GTA 6? It seems that there is speculation about a possible statue being included in the game. The Wednesday letters page was buzzing with discussions about the upcoming launch of the PS6, and one reader even expressed their satisfaction with the wait between Persona sequels. If you want to join in on the conversations, you can email your thoughts to the provided email address.
Speaking of early access, I recently learned about a game called Doom: The Dark Ages that offers a collector's edition for players to gain access a few days before the official release. I'm not quite sure how this benefits players, especially in a single-player game, but there are always people willing to pay for these perks. I'm not complaining, but it does make me wonder what will happen with GTA 6. There are already rumors that the game will cost a hefty £100 or more. But what about the special editions? I wouldn't be surprised if one of them offered players the chance to play the game a week early, for a hefty price tag of £150. And let's not forget about the super special edition that may include a statue of the game's characters for a whopping £300. It's definitely something to keep an eye on.
On a different note, I was surprised to hear that Netflix has removed their interactive shows, including Bandersnatch, from their service. It seems that they were not as successful as they had hoped. Personally, I thought Black Mirror: Bandersnatch was well-done, even though I typically don't enjoy FMV style games. Perhaps it's because Charlie Brooker, the creator, has a deep understanding of video games. I always thought that interactive movies would be the future of video game adaptations. After all, we already have games like Until Dawn that are essentially semi-interactive movies. It would be a smart move to replicate this concept on a smartphone app while watching a movie. But instead, we got a movie based on Until Dawn that lacked the interactive element and had little in common with the game. It seems like a missed opportunity to me.
Moving on to another topic, I am glad to see that I am not the only one who doesn't understand the hype around GTA and Red Dead Redemption. I've tried to get into Red Dead Redemption multiple times, but even the addition of zombies couldn't make it enjoyable for me. It's not that I have a problem with the violence, but I just didn't find the humor in it. To me, it felt like the game was trying too hard to be clever without actually making any meaningful social commentary. The missions felt repetitive and the controls were clunky. But to each their own, right?
In other news, a friend of mine who works in retail shared some insider information about the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. According to them, all pre-orders have been sold out, but there will be a significant amount of stock available for purchase on the release day. As of now, the popular website Very has bundles available for purchase, but the console alone is not in stock. The bundles range from £477 to £494 and include games like Mario Kart and Zelda. Thanks to Mark Matthews for bringing this to our attention and being credited in our story about it.
Lastly, I just want to express my thoughts on the long wait between Persona sequels. It may seem crazy, but I am not against it. I would much rather have a few high-quality games than a dozen mediocre or bad ones. It's impressive how Atlus has maintained the quality of their games over the years. However, I could do without all the spin-offs. In my opinion, they have never been up to par with the main series. I would have loved to see more original games like Metaphor: ReFantazio, which was excellent. I would prefer to have a few of those, instead of a bunch of half-hearted tactics games and Dynasty Warriors crossovers.
In conclusion, it is essential to take our time and put effort into creating quality games rather than rushing to release mediocre ones. After all, as the saying goes, "good things come to those who wait."
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