June 27th 2023.
The Tuesday letters page recently discussed some interesting topics, from the pros and cons of Final Fantasy 16 to the highly recommended Aliens: Dark Descent. I'm sure everyone can agree that it is more than worth joining in on the discussion.
Phil Spencer recently made a statement regarding The Elder Scrolls 6, claiming that it won't be out for many years - possibly not even until 2028. While it is undeniably a huge disappointment, the one bright side is that Starfield will be getting some form of support for at least five years.
This leads to the question of why the development of The Elder Scrolls 6 is going so slowly. It's not uncommon for bigger indie studios to work on two games at once, and Bethesda is certainly big enough. It's almost as if they're lagging behind the times in some ways. Hopefully Microsoft will help them modernize, but that could take a while.
The wait for The Elder Scrolls 6 will be an unprecedentedly long one - 17 years since Skyrim! - and it's hard not to see mismanagement and time-wasting at Bethesda. It's important not to rush them, however, as forcing them to make the game could result in an unsatisfactory product.
Digital-only is becoming the norm for gaming, and while nobody is a fan of it, it's a reality that we must accept. There will likely be limited edition physical copies, but it's far from the norm. This was a battle that was lost a long time ago, so it's time to accept it.
It was recently mentioned that the new Aliens game is great for fans of the series, and it's certainly true. After reading the review, I decided to pick it up and I'm glad I did. There have been a few bugs, but nothing game-breaking.
Finally, a reader shared their experience of enjoying a game they didn't like initially. It's not often we get the opportunity to go back to games, so it's great to hear such experiences. Hopefully, a physical version of Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective will be released soon for those who want it.
The Tuesday letters page had some interesting discussions about the pros and cons of Final Fantasy 16 and Aliens: Dark Descent, and I wanted to join in with the conversation. Phil Spencer's recent comments about The Elder Scrolls 6 being an exclusive and not coming out for years have garnered a lot of attention. We can only guess why things are taking so long for Bethesda, but Microsoft's acquisition of the studio may have something to do with it.
It's a shame that The Elder Scrolls 6 won't be out until at least 2028, but at least Bethesda will be able to support Starfield for five years. It's amazing that a studio as big as Bethesda can't manage two projects at once, considering how much time it takes to make modern games. Perhaps Microsoft will help them to update their processes and speed up production.
The other hot topic is digital-only games and the fact that it's going to be the norm in the next few years. I can understand why people would prefer digital copies but I wish it wasn't the case. There may be limited edition physical copies for collectors but it won't be the same. It's a shame that we didn't act to stop this trend a decade ago.
I'm glad I read one reader's review of Aliens: Dark Descent and decided to buy it for my Xbox. It turns out to be one of the best Alien games ever made. I have encountered a few bugs but nothing major, and I'm sure they'll be patched soon.
Finally, I wanted to share an experience I had. When I was younger, I requested Silent Hill: Origins for Christmas 2007 and I couldn't get into it. Fast forward to now and I decided to give it another go and it turns out I'm enjoying it! I'm wondering if any other readers have had similar experiences with games they didn't like at first but now do.
As for Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective, I'm hoping that it will get a physical release for the PlayStation 5 and Switch, as I'd love to have a disc version of the game. Perhaps Limited Run Games or a similar company will pick it up.
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