January 27th 2025.
Hey there! Have you been keeping up with all the latest news about the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2? It's been a few weeks since the reveal trailer and I have to say, I'm surprised we haven't learned more about it. But, I did have one burning question that I haven't seen anyone else mention - will the Switch 2 have motion controls?
I know motion controls had a bad reputation thanks to the Wii and Kinect, but the Switch's motion controls were actually really good. And I'm excited to see how they might improve with the Switch 2. I'm also curious about the possibility of an upgraded HD Rumble feature. I think it adds a lot to games when used effectively.
Speaking of the Switch, it seems almost certain that the Switch 2 will have motion controls, considering it will be backwards compatible with the original Switch and many of its games utilize motion controls. It's definitely something to look forward to.
Switching gears, have you seen the recent news about EA's profits being down and other studios facing similar complaints? It's got me wondering if the high price of games is a contributing factor. I used to be willing to take a chance on a game that cost around £40-50, but as prices have continued to rise, I've had to change my gaming habits and stick to buying digital games with the help of PSN credit. But, I just can't justify spending over £60 on a single game. Maybe selling more games at a lower price could be a solution?
On a lighter note, have you noticed the influence of David Lynch in certain games? I recently started replaying Persona 5 while also rewatching Twin Peaks and I'm getting some serious Twin Peaks vibes from Persona 5. It's been a while since I've played the game or watched the show, but I can't help but notice some similarities in style and music. It's interesting to see how Twin Peaks has influenced Japanese games, even in unexpected ways like Zelda: Link's Awakening.
Now, onto the Xbox Developer Direct - can someone tell me what all the hype was about? I don't remember Ninja Gaiden being that big of a deal back in the day. And although I'm interested in the new games from the We Happy Few developers, they don't seem like major titles. It's great that Microsoft is supporting smaller games, but I don't see why this showcase was so praised. I was planning on only having one console this generation, but now I'm tempted to buy Gears and Halo on PlayStation 5.
Did you catch the news about Assassin's Creed Infinity? I have a feeling that Ubisoft had bigger plans for it before it was cut down to just a few menus and extra achievements. It's a shame, but it seems like Ubisoft might be in trouble, especially if their upcoming game Assassin's Creed Shadows doesn't perform well.
What do you think about all of this? I'd love to hear your thoughts and join in on the discussions. Feel free to email us at [insert email]. Thanks for reading!
Do the new Joy-Cons have motion controls?
Hey there! I've been following all the discussions about the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2, and I just had a question that I haven't seen addressed anywhere else. Will the new console have motion controls? I mean, they were pretty great on the original Switch, so I'm hoping to see them make a comeback and even get some improvements with the Switch 2.
I was a little surprised that we haven't learned much about the Switch 2 even after a few weeks have passed since its announcement. Especially since the reveal trailer showed off the Joy-Cons' button and analog stick functions, as well as the new mouse feature, but didn't mention anything about motion controls. I know some people were skeptical about them after the Wii and Kinect, but I personally loved the motion controls on the Switch and can't wait to see how they'll be enhanced with the new console.
Speaking of enhancements, I'm also curious about whether the Switch 2 will have HD Rumble or an upgraded version of it. As someone who appreciates haptic feedback in games, I feel like it's an underutilized feature that can really add to the overall gaming experience when done right.
GC: Considering the Switch 2 is backwards compatible with the original Switch and many of its games rely on motion controls, it's highly likely that the new console will have them as well.
Priced out
I've been noticing a trend lately where game prices keep going up and it's becoming harder and harder to justify spending so much money on them. I used to have no problem taking a chance on a £40-£50 title, but as prices have steadily increased, I've had to change my gaming habits.
Nowadays, I opt to buy PSN credit online and use it towards digital games, but when games are priced at £69.99, I just can't bring myself to pay that much. Maybe selling games at a lower price could be a solution to this issue.
A fine cup of gaming
I just wanted to chime in on the conversation about David Lynch's influence on gaming. I totally agree that games like Deadly Premonition have strong Twin Peaks vibes, but I recently started replaying Persona 5 while also rewatching Twin Peaks and I noticed a lot of similarities between the two.
Although they have completely different settings, there are stylistic and musical elements in Persona 5 that seem to be heavily inspired by Lynch's work. I'm not sure if this is a well-known connection, but it's something that I didn't pick up on until experiencing both at the same time. It's been years since I last played Persona 5 and even longer since I watched Twin Peaks, so it's interesting to see how my perspective has changed.
What you missed
I'm a bit confused about the hype surrounding the Xbox Developer Direct. I played Ninja Gaiden on the original Xbox and it wasn't that big of a deal back then. And a game from the developers of We Happy Few? A watered-down version of Doom and a promising Japanese role-playing game from a French studio. I just don't see what was so amazing about this showcase.
I decided to only have one console this generation due to the cost, but I'm definitely interested in buying Halo and Gears of War on PlayStation 5. As for Starfield, I'm definitely looking forward to it. I just don't understand the excitement for this developer showcase.
Change of plans
I can't help but feel that Assassin's Creed Infinity has been scaled back from its original plans. We may have not seen it, but it's hard to believe that what they were talking about was just a simple launcher. It seemed like it was supposed to be a 3D hub where players could explore and do activities. My guess is that it was meant to be a free game to entice players to purchase the other Assassin's Creed titles, perhaps with some free missions included. But instead, all we got was a couple of menus and extra achievements.
It's a shame because it seems like Ubisoft's days may be numbered, especially if Assassin's Creed Shadows doesn't perform well.
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