February 3rd 2025.
Could Resident Evil make a comeback on a Nintendo platform? Recently, there has been speculation about the potential for the game to return to a Nintendo format, and it seems that even the Monday letters page is already discussing the possibility of cheaters in the upcoming GTA 6 Online. It's interesting to see how one reader is hesitant to celebrate the death of the game MultiVersus. If you want to join the conversation, feel free to email your thoughts to the provided email address.
While many are eagerly anticipating the upcoming Nintendo Direct in April, I am equally excited to see which third party games will be revealed at the event. It's clear that Nintendo will want to showcase the capabilities of the Switch 2 and I doubt they will be satisfied with just showcasing old PlayStation 4 or current gen games like Elden Ring. I believe that we can expect new releases from all major game developers, with the leaked MySims games from EA being just the tip of the iceberg. It's also quite believable that Konami has been waiting for this moment to reveal a new Castlevania game. However, if it's not that, then it will likely be something similar.
There are numerous possibilities for new game announcements at the Nintendo Direct, including Resident Evil 9, Final Fantasy 17, or even something from Microsoft. With so many eyes on this event, it is sure to be one of the biggest gaming events of the year, surpassing even the State of Play and Xbox Direct. Of course, these are only my guesses and I don't expect all of them to come true. However, I am confident that there will be more than just Nintendo games showcased. Just for the record, I predict we will see Mario Kart, Metroid Prime 4, Donkey Kong/Super Mario 3D, a Zelda remaster, and possibly a new WarioWare or 1-2-Switch game.
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It's a shame that live service games are losing their popularity, as we recently saw with MultiVersus. While it could have been a successful game with proper marketing and sales, the developers chose to focus on microtransactions, which ultimately led to its downfall. As a fan of the game, it's disappointing to see it end this way. However, I don't believe this is the end of live service games; there will likely be another trend that publishers jump on in the future. Hopefully, they will learn from this and prioritize paying talented developers to create quality games.
I am eagerly anticipating the release of the new Onimusha game. It's been a long time since Capcom promised to revive old franchises, and I hope this is just the beginning. While I understand why they chose to bring back Onimusha instead of Dino Crisis, I hope we will see both games return in the future. I am also surprised that we haven't heard anything about a new Devil May Cry game, as the last one was released six years ago. Perhaps Capcom has made a deal with Hideki Kamiya, who is currently working on both Okami 2 and Devil May Cry. It's all speculation at this point, but something seems to be brewing behind the scenes.
Lastly, I am concerned about the potential for cheaters in GTA 6 Online. It's understandable to be hesitant about paying for the game, especially if it follows the same path as MultiVersus. While I hope that the developers prioritize creating a quality game rather than focusing on microtransactions, only time will tell.
Is it possible that Resident Evil could be making a comeback on a Nintendo platform? The recent letters page has been buzzing about potential cheaters in GTA 6 Online, with one reader hesitant to celebrate the death of MultiVersus. If you want to join in on the conversation, be sure to email us at [email address] for your chance to share your thoughts.
I, for one, am eagerly anticipating the upcoming Nintendo Direct in April. While there are sure to be exciting announcements from Nintendo themselves, I'm even more curious about what third-party games will be revealed. It's clear that Nintendo will want to showcase how the Switch 2 has evolved in this aspect, so I highly doubt they'll be satisfied with just showcasing old PlayStation 4 games or even current-gen titles such as Elden Ring.
I have a feeling that we'll be seeing new content from all sorts of developers, and the accidental leak from EA about new MySims games is just the tip of the iceberg. The reader who speculated that Konami has been holding back a new Castlevania reveal until now definitely has my attention. And if it's not that, it's bound to be something equally exciting.
Perhaps we'll see the likes of Resident Evil 9, Final Fantasy 17, or something new from Microsoft. There's no denying that more people will be tuning in to the Nintendo Direct than any other gaming event this year – even more than the State of Play or an Xbox Direct.
Now, I'm not saying that all of my predictions will come true – they are just educated guesses. But I do believe that we'll see more than just Nintendo games at the Direct. And just for the record, my personal predictions are Mario Kart, Metroid Prime 4, Donkey Kong/Super Mario 3D, a Zelda remaster, and some sort of WarioWare/1-2-Switch game.
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It's interesting to note that this technical issue has made our accidental trendsetter, as we anticipated a trend towards smaller development teams and shorter development times due to the problems of lengthy and expensive game production. While this may not be a cause for celebration, it could potentially result in more focused and efficient game development.
Turning to another topic, it's clear that BioWare's future hinges on the success of Mass Effect 4. With only 100 employees remaining at the studio, I have my doubts about how well they can pull off this highly anticipated game. However, it's worth noting that the original Mass Effect games were likely developed with a similar-sized team, so this may actually be a blessing in disguise. With less resources to work with, BioWare may be forced to prioritize what really matters and avoid getting carried away with unnecessary features or flashy graphics.
Moving on to some reader feedback, it's unfortunate to see that the live service trend has come to an end. While MultiVersus had the potential to be a successful game, it seems that the developers couldn't resist the temptation to turn it into a cash cow. While the gameplay was enjoyable, the constant push for players to spend more money on additional characters felt shady and incomplete. Had they followed the model of selling the game upfront, like Smash Bros. Ultimate, I have no doubt that it would have been a hit.
Unfortunately, this doesn't necessarily mean the end of get-rich-quick schemes in the gaming industry. With the constant pursuit of new ways to make money, publishers will likely fall for similar tactics in the future. It's a shame that this distracts from the important task of paying talented developers to create quality games.
On a more positive note, I can't wait to see the new Onimusha game this week. It's been a long time since Capcom promised to bring back old franchises, and I hope this is just the beginning. While I understand why they chose to revive Onimusha instead of Dino Crisis, given its different gameplay style from Resident Evil, I hope we'll see both franchises get their time in the spotlight again.
I'm a bit surprised that we haven't heard anything about a new Devil May Cry game in a while. While it's not technically an old franchise, it's still odd that the last installment was six years ago. I can't help but wonder if Capcom has made a deal with Hideki Kamiya to develop the next game. It may seem like a lot of work to handle both that and ��kami 2 at the same time, but something strange is definitely going on and I can't quite put my finger on it.
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