December 11th 2024.
What should we do about the upcoming release of GTA Online? The letters page suggests that The Game Awards 2024 could be a wake-up call for Sony, while one reader encourages Naughty Dog to create something more lighthearted and colorful. If you want to join in on the conversation, feel free to email us.
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It's no surprise that other publishers are trying to avoid releasing their games around the same time as GTA 6 next year. But the longer Rockstar takes to announce a release date, the more chaos it will create. If they don't announce a delay and we reach June with no date, no one will want to release anything in the fall for fear of being overshadowed by GTA 6. Even Nintendo seems to be worried, which shows how serious the situation is.
Take-Two is going to make a ton of money from all of this, but I'm curious to see how they will handle GTA Online. It's unlikely that they will run it alongside GTA Online 2, but they also can't combine the two because GTA 6 is only available on current-gen consoles. They could downgrade the graphics to make it compatible with PlayStation 4, but that doesn't seem like a viable option. GTA Online may be a cash cow for Take-Two, but they may have to turn it off in order to push players towards GTA Online 2. It's a risky move, even with a popular franchise like Grand Theft Auto.
Moving on to other games, I really hope that Naughty Dog takes a break from their usual dark and serious tone for their new IP. It would be refreshing to see them create something happy, silly, and fun. Their previous games, such as Uncharted, used to have a bit of lightheartedness, but even that took a darker turn towards the end. It's a shame that they tend to stick to the same formula and never explore other genres. Let's not forget that this is the same studio that created Crash Bandicoot and Jak and Daxter, which were known for their colorful and fun gameplay. Maybe it's time for Naughty Dog to go back to their roots and prove that they can do more than just doom and gloom.
On a different note, I find it interesting that people refuse to pay £8 for a mobile game, but are willing to spend hundreds on microtransactions for a free game. While I understand that some people try to avoid paying for anything, it just seems like a miserable experience to wait for timers and progress slowly. I may not be a fan of Animal Crossing, but I hope the Complete version does well and encourages other companies to offer both a paid and free version of their games from the start.
Lastly, I want to commend GC for their review of Taito Milestones 3. I also share their enthusiasm for Taito games, especially Bubble Bobble and Rainbow Islands. I didn't buy the Taito mini-console because it included a remix version of Rainbow Islands, which I heard was not as good as the original. I would have loved to see a big boxed set with cute Bub and Bob plushies, but unfortunately, we can't always have nice things.
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What should we do about GTA Online? That's the question on everyone's mind as we eagerly await the release of GTA 6. There's a lot of speculation about what the game will bring and how it will impact the industry. In fact, some publishers are already making plans to avoid releasing their own games around the same time as GTA 6. This could create chaos and uncertainty for the gaming community, especially if Rockstar continues to keep the release date a secret.
But while we wait for the next installment of the Grand Theft Auto series, there are still some concerns to address, such as the fate of GTA Online. This popular multiplayer mode has been a huge success and a major source of income for Take-Two. However, with the release of GTA 6, it's unclear if they will continue running GTA Online alongside the new game or if they will switch players over to a new version. It's a difficult decision that could potentially impact the success of both games.
Speaking of success, Naughty Dog has been in the spotlight lately with the release of The Last of Us Part II. However, some readers have expressed their desire for the studio to branch out and create something different. They miss the days when Naughty Dog was known for fun and colorful games like Crash Bandicoot and Jak and Daxter. Perhaps it's time for the studio to take a break from the doom and gloom and give us a palette cleanser with their next IP.
Meanwhile, one reader shares their love for the Luigi's Mansion franchise and speculates about the setting of the next game. And while we're on the topic of games, let's not forget about the controversial world of mobile gaming. Some gamers refuse to pay even a small amount for a mobile game, yet they have no problem spending hundreds on microtransactions. It's an interesting phenomenon that makes you wonder if there's a better way for companies to monetize their mobile games.
Overall, it's an exciting time for the gaming industry, with new games and consoles on the horizon. But with all the speculation and unknowns, it's important to remember to support the games and companies that bring us joy. And let's hope that Nintendo's success with the Switch means they won't have to resort to the world of mobile gaming again. After all, we all deserve good things in life.
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