January 5th 2024.
The year has begun and with it the discussion around Sony's PlayStation 5 console exclusives have kicked off. The Friday letters page had many readers chiming in on the matter, with one suggesting the idea of next gen Switch 2 games. The trailer that Sony released for their upcoming games line-up was interesting, and though it was mostly made up of third-party exclusives, the likes of Dragon's Dogma 2, Rise Of The Rōnin, and Tekken 8 had many people excited. Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth will also likely be big with a lot of gamers.
Overall, it's a nice line-up, and there's something for everyone. However, it's true that there aren't any standout games like a new Zelda or Spider-Man yet, and this could be a cause for concern for some. On the other hand, no one expected the surprise announcement of Baldur's Gate 3 last year, so here's hoping we get something similar in the near future.
The lack of first-party games on the PS5 trailer was also widely discussed, with only one actual first-party game and a live service game, Concord, which seems to have a lot of skeptics. It's quite concerning that Sony are paying a fortune for these third-party exclusives, and it would be a lot better if they invested that money in their own studios and IP. Hopefully the new boss will bring about a change in direction, but that remains to be seen.
The discussion then shifted to The Legend Of Zelda: The Wind Waker on the Nintendo Switch. It's quite strange that the game isn't available on the Switch, in any capacity, and this made me long for a new adventure on the open seas. Sea Of Thieves and Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag are great games, but they just don't compare to the traditional Zelda magic. I just have to hope that one day, maybe on the Switch 2, I can finally live out my dreams of playing The Wind Waker.
Finally, the conversation turned to Bungie and Destiny 2. It seems that if this game continues to underperform and Sony takes over, it's unlikely they will pay up for a Destiny 3. It's a shame, since the game has lost its mojo and the developers are just repeating old tricks. It's possible that Sony will gut the studio and move people over to work on their other live service games at other developers, which would be a sad end for such a famous company.
It was certainly an interesting discussion, and with so many upcoming games to look forward to in the new year, it's a great time to be a gamer!
As the new year begins, gamers are already speculating what the next generation of gaming will bring. With the PlayStation 5's exclusive Rise Of The Rōnin, made by a third party, the discussion is on about Sony's lack of first-party games.
The Friday letters page had a reader who imagined a next gen Switch 2 and what franchises it could bring. The PlayStation 5's line-up, though interesting, only had one first-party game with the remainder being third-party exclusives. The games that stood out were Dragon’s Dogma 2, Rise Of The Rōnin, Tekken 8, and Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth.
But the lack of big titles like a new Zelda or Spider-Man was a bit disappointing. Even though last year at this time nobody predicted Baldur’s Gate 3, there is hope for another surprise this year.
The possibility of Sony taking over Bungie and Destiny 2 continuing to underperform has some fearing what could happen. It's hard to imagine Sony would pay for a Destiny 3, and the game seems to have lost its mojo and is just repeating old tricks.
The Wind Waker, a classic Zelda game, is still not available on the Switch, and it's caused quite a stir. Despite games like Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag and Sea Of Thieves being available, nothing can quite match the magic of Zelda. Maybe a port of the Wii U remaster could be released before the Switch hangs up its boots.
Finally, Nintendo's lack of new IP for the Switch has some wondering what the Switch 2 could bring. Will there be a Soulslike, a MOBA, or something more serious? Only time will tell, and with the new year here, maybe we'll find out soon.
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