"Hey, have you heard anything about Super Smash Bros. coming to the new Switch? I was just reading the Monday letters page and they were discussing how the next gen Xbox will be able to play PS5 games. One reader was hoping that Bluepoint Games isn't working on God Of War, which I completely agree with."
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"I'm really excited for Nintendo's next showcase, but I can't seem to find a solid date for it. Some people are speculating that it will be in March, but I feel like that's just a guess. Regardless, I'm curious to know what they will be talking about. So far, we only know about Fire Emblem and Splatoon Raiders, which may not be the most exciting news for some, but with Nintendo, you never know what they have up their sleeve."
"However, I have a feeling they will surprise us with at least one new triple-A game. It's definitely not going to be Animal Crossing or Zelda, as the timing wouldn't make sense. My bets are on either Super Mario or Smash Bros. Some may argue that Mario is the obvious choice, but Nintendo has been known to be unpredictable. Personally, I think Smash Bros. is a logical option, with the potential for new characters and minor updates. It may not be the most thrilling choice, but I have a feeling it will be the big game for Christmas."
"Speaking of games, did you catch the State of Play event? There were some exciting announcements, but my top pick has to be Resident Evil Requiem. Every time I see new footage, I am blown away by how amazing it looks. I have high hopes for this game and I'm confident it will be one of the best of the year, maybe even the whole generation. I just hope Capcom doesn't let us down!"
"I also agree with the Reader's Feature about God Of War. The idea of a remake trilogy doesn't really excite me, especially if it takes away resources from creating new games. I hope it's not true, but if it is, I really hope it's not Bluepoint Games working on it, as some fans have speculated. It's not that remaking the game itself is a bad idea, but it just feels like a waste of time and talent that could be put towards something new and innovative."
"Moving on to other gaming news, I was watching the State of Play and couldn't help but get chills when the John Wick trailer started playing. I mean, it was pretty obvious that it was going to be a John Wick game, but I still got excited. It's funny how movie tie-in games used to have a bad reputation, but now we have high hopes for this one. It's a testament to how far the industry has come."
"Speaking of the industry, I found it interesting how the Reader's Feature compared Sony and Valve's attitudes towards smaller games. It's true that both companies seem to be focusing on big hits, which I can understand from a business perspective. But it's a shame because there are so many talented developers out there who could be creating amazing games, even if they may not be huge hits."
"And have you heard about the next gen Xbox potentially being able to play all PlayStation 5 games? That would be a game changer, but it also makes me think about the importance of having multiple game consoles. With the rise of PC gaming, it seems like the idea of a single format for all games is becoming less relevant. Maybe it's not such a great thing after all."
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It seems like there is a lot of excitement and speculation surrounding the upcoming Nintendo showcase. Many are wondering when it will be held, and what announcements will be made. Some rumors suggest March as a possible date, but we can never be too sure with Nintendo.
However, it is safe to assume that they will have some big announcements to make. Currently, the only confirmed games are Fire Emblem and Splatoon Raiders, which may not seem like a big deal to some, but with Nintendo, you never know. They always have a way of surprising us.
But, it is also likely that they will announce at least one new triple-A game. Many speculate that it could be Super Mario or Smash Bros., but Nintendo has been known to be unpredictable. Personally, I believe it will be Smash Bros., with new characters and minor new content. It may not be the most thrilling choice, but it makes the most sense for a Christmas release.
Speaking of exciting announcements, the recent State of Play event had some great reveals. However, for me, the most exciting game is Resident Evil Requiem. The new footage looks amazing, and everything leading up to it has been flawless. I am confident that this will be one of the best games of the year and possibly the whole generation.
On the topic of remakes, I agree with the Reader's Feature about God Of War. A remake trilogy seems like a waste of time and talent for a game that is already available as a remaster. It would be a shame if Santa Monica Studio or Bluepoint Games were focusing their efforts on this instead of moving the franchise forward.
Moving on to a different platform, the recent State of Play event also had a trailer for a John Wick game. As an old gamer, I remember when movie tie-ins were often rushed cash-ins. However, GoldenEye 007 was an exception and set the standard for movie-based games. I hope this trend continues with the John Wick game.
Comparing Sony and Valve's attitudes towards smaller games in the Reader's Feature was an interesting perspective. It is a shame that these companies seem to only focus on the big hits and disregard the smaller games. However, I am excited about the possibility of eventually having all PlayStation 5 games on the next gen Xbox, making it an all-in-one console.
It is also worth mentioning that some games, like Nioh 3, could potentially work on both PlayStation 4 and 5. It seems like a missed opportunity for Sony to not release it on both consoles. But, as we have seen, the PC has been the dominant platform all along, and a single format domination may not be a good thing for the gaming industry.
In the end, we can only hope for more exciting announcements from all platforms in the future. As for now, we eagerly await Nintendo's showcase and all the surprises it may bring.
