A reader notes the coincidence of EA Sports FC 27 and NBA 2K27 both introducing more expensive editions – the Ultimate Plus Edition and Ultra Edition respectively. They argue this shows the games industry hates its customers, seeking more money for less. They hope gamers will boycott such editions, as happened with NFTs and online passes, to prevent this becoming standard.
Halo Technical Problems
Another reader expresses frustration that Halo: Campaign Evolved, a remake of a 25-year-old game, still has slowdown issues. They criticise Microsoft for missing an open goal and predict the company will downplay the problem before taking too long to fix it, as seen with Halo: The Master Chief Collection. They suggest Xbox will continue struggling without a clear direction for the series.
GTA 6 and Movie Envy
A reader comments that GTA 6, while bigger than most films, is still just a video game compared to the biggest blockbusters. They suggest developers like Rockstar have a chip on their shoulder about being more cinematic, secretly valuing movies over games. They prefer games to remain distinct from films.
Resident Evil Movie Optimism
One reader is optimistic about the new Resident Evil movie, praising its approach of capturing the game's tone and details – like typewriters and searching for bullets – without copying the convoluted game story. They believe focusing on an ordinary survivor makes it work.
Shenmue Memories and Sony Blu-ray
A reader shares they never finished Shenmue, finding only the arcade games enjoyable. They also ask if Sony is losing money by not releasing its films on Blu-ray. GameCentral clarifies that Sony Pictures is separate from PlayStation, and only games are being released without discs.
Halo Remake Purchase Despite Hypocrisy
A reader admits they will buy the Halo remake despite complaining about physical discs, noting it requires a Microsoft account and is download-only even with a disc. They acknowledge being part of the problem but cite the Halo franchise as their favourite. GameCentral warns that linking a Microsoft account to PlayStation is irreversible.
Sony's Physical Games Silence
A reader believes Sony has told no one to discuss the physical games issue, but predicts gamers will keep complaining indefinitely because it generates attention. They support this ongoing criticism.
Frame Rate Questions
A reader asks about Halo: Campaign Evolved's frame rate on Xbox Series X versus PlayStation 5, suggesting the PS5 Pro exists to handle games the Series X runs smoothly. They advise new Xbox players to get The Master Chief Collection on sale. GameCentral responds that the problem is the game, not the console, and the power difference is negligible.
Inbox Also-Rans
A reader questions if anyone actually calls the new EA football game 'EA FC'. GameCentral asks what they call it. Another reader notes Ubisoft supports Sony's all-digital future, claiming it makes consoles cheaper, but scoffs at the idea of a £20 saving on a £1,000 PlayStation 6.
