It's hard to believe, but the next generation of consoles feels further away than ever before. The recent letters page on Tuesday expressed a longing for a Dreamcast 2 from Sega, with one reader suggesting that the God of War franchise should end on a high note. Our inbox is always filled with our readers' thoughts and opinions, and you can join in on the conversation by emailing us at [insert email address here].
It seems like this console generation is going to last longer than usual, and not because Sony made the smart decision to hold off on releasing the PlayStation 6. Instead, it's because of an external force that they have no control over. But for us regular gamers, this could be a good thing. A PlayStation 5 generation that lasts until 2029 means more time for the console to reach its full potential, leaving cross-gen games in the past and giving developers time to truly harness the hardware's capabilities.
As many have pointed out, it's unclear what game Sony thinks will showcase the full power of the PlayStation 5. Most titles are not true exclusives, and even the highly anticipated games from Naughty Dog and Guerilla Games are still in development. These are the studios we look to for cutting-edge graphics, but they have yet to release a game exclusively for the PS5. Perhaps the only benefit of AI technology is that it's preventing the start of a new generation, allowing us to save our money for new games instead of new hardware.
I've been playing a lot of Mario Tennis Fever lately, and I have to say, it's really good. I know it's not considered a "cool" game, and it's not breaking any new ground, but I've had a blast playing it with my family. It's rare to find a game that appeals to all ages, and that's exactly what Nintendo does best. Sure, they've had some missteps with their tennis games in the past, but this one is a winner. Even with the trick rackets, it's still a fun and fair game. I highly recommend it for anyone looking for a local multiplayer experience.
Reading about Hideki Sato, the man responsible for all of Sega's hardware, brought back some fond memories of my childhood. It's a shame that their success with the Dreamcast didn't continue, but the gaming industry had grown too big for them to keep up. I used to think it would have been great if Microsoft had bought them, but now that we've seen what they do with the companies they acquire, it's probably for the best that Sega remained independent. At least we have our memories, and Sega is still around.
I was disappointed to see that High On Life 2 isn't receiving great reviews, especially since I enjoyed the first game. However, if the humor has changed, I might wait and see before purchasing it. I usually watch someone play a game before buying it, but I try to find someone who is already a decent way into the game. I don't like having the beginning spoiled, but I also don't want to waste my money on a game that isn't worth it.
Here's a heads-up for our readers and Underboxers: the Jurassic Park Collection will be removed from all digital storefronts on March 31st. I was going to buy a physical copy for around £25, but I noticed it was on sale on the PSN Store for only £6.24 until February 25th. It's even cheaper if you have PS Plus, and it's also slightly cheaper on PlayStation 4. Unfortunately, it's not on sale on Xbox or Switch stores at the moment.
I had forgotten that David Jaffe was the original creator of God of War, and it makes sense that he wouldn't be a fan of the newer games. After all, who wants character growth and development in their stories? Count me in as one of the people who sees no point in remaking the original games. Either they stay the same and feel outdated, or they are changed and upset fans. The new games rely on the old ones to work, but I have no desire to go back and play them. It's a tough spot for the series, as Kratos' story has been told, but with a TV show in the works, we can expect prequels and remakes. I'm not excited about it, to say the least.
It's hard to believe that the next generation of gaming feels further away than ever. In fact, some readers are even wishing for a Dreamcast 2 from Sega on the letters page this Tuesday. One reader in particular believes that the God Of War franchise should end while it's still on top.
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It seems like this current generation of consoles may be sticking around for a lot longer than we initially thought. And not because Sony decided to hold off on releasing the PlayStation 6, but because of external factors that are out of their control.
But hey, as ordinary gamers, this is actually good news for us. A PlayStation 5 that lasts until 2029 would be amazing. It'll give the console a chance to fully utilize its capabilities, put an end to cross-gen games, and allow developers to really push the boundaries of what's possible.
I agree with what others have said about the lack of a standout game to showcase the power of the PS5. Most titles are not true exclusives, and even Naughty Dog and Guerilla Games have yet to release a completely new game that takes full advantage of the new hardware.
Perhaps the only good thing about this prolonged generation is that it saves us from having to buy new hardware. We can just focus on buying new games and enjoying them on our existing consoles. Franky, Expert Gaming Analyst.
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I recently picked up Mario Tennis Fever and I have to say, it's really good. I know it may not be the most popular game, but my whole family has been having a blast playing it together. I think people often misunderstand what "family-friendly" means. It's not just for kids, but rather something that can be enjoyed by everyone. And Nintendo has always been great at creating games that appeal to all ages.
Sure, they may have had some missteps with their tennis games in the past, but this one is definitely a winner. Even with the trick rackets, the game is still a lot of fun and you can learn to overcome them with practice. I highly recommend it for anyone looking to play local multiplayer with friends and family. Titus.
I had no idea that one person, Hideki Sato, was responsible for all of Sega's hardware. Kudos to him for making my childhood brighter. It's a shame that it all came to an end with the Dreamcast, but unfortunately, the gaming industry became too big for them to keep up.
I remember thinking at the time that it would've been great if Microsoft had bought them, as they would have unlimited funds. But looking at how Microsoft handles the companies they acquire, it's probably a blessing that it didn't happen. At least we have fond memories of Sega and the company is still going strong and independent, which is more than can be said for many of its competitors from the same era. Terry Gold.
I'm disappointed to see that High On Life 2 is getting bad reviews. I enjoyed the first one, despite its poor reception, so I was planning on giving the sequel a chance. However, if the humor has changed, I think I'll wait and see. I usually watch streams of a game before deciding to buy, especially if I'm not 100% certain about it. It's a compromise between wanting to avoid spoilers and wanting to make sure I don't waste my money.
Speaking of spoilers, I always try to find someone who's about halfway through the game to watch, as I don't want the beginning to be ruined for me. I love the feeling of starting a new game and not knowing what's coming next. But I also want to make sure I'm not wasting my money, so watching a bit from the middle is a better compromise for me. Korbie.
Just a heads-up for GameCentral readers and Underboxers, the Jurassic Park Collection will be delisted from all digital stores on Tuesday, March 31st. I was planning on buying it physically, but then I saw that it was on sale on the PlayStation Store for only £6.24 until Wednesday, February 25th. It's even cheaper if you have PS Plus and is also slightly cheaper on PlayStation 4. Unfortunately, it's not on sale on Xbox or Switch stores at the moment. Andrew J.
I had forgotten that David Jaffe, the creator of God Of War, had very little involvement in the series after the first game. Looking back, it makes sense, considering his personality. It's no surprise that he doesn't like the new games because Kratos has become too nice. Who wants character growth in their stories, right?
I'm also not a fan of remaking the original games. If you keep them the same, they feel outdated and don't hold up in terms of gameplay and story. But if you retcon them, you risk upsetting the fans. Personally, I think the new games work well with the knowledge that Kratos was once an irredeemable monster and now has the chance to redeem himself. It's a slow and well-done character development that takes time to unfold.
But where does the series go from here? Kratos' story has been told and there's not much left to explore. Do we continue with him as a nice guy or focus on Atreus, who I'm not particularly interested in? From an artistic standpoint, the series is complete, but with a TV show in the works, we can expect prequels, remakes, and who knows what else. I'm not looking forward to it. Zeiss.
