Reader Xane questions why Bethesda has never attempted a proper remake of Skyrim despite its 15-year anniversary and multiple remasters. "There’s been a dozen different remasters and special editions but despite being 15 years old now I’ve never heard anyone talking about remaking it," they write. The reader suggests a remake could fill the gap before The Elder Scrolls 6, noting, "I’m sure people would’ve been more interested in that than more Starfield DLC." They believe many gamers share similar sentiments but suspect it will never happen.
PS5 Boycott Doubts
Reader Grackle dismisses the idea of a PlayStation 5 boycott to protest Sony's digital focus, arguing that convenience of digital purchases outweighs any principled stance. "Not only is nobody going to do it but those that pretend to care will suddenly come up with excuses and loopholes for why they don’t have to do it," they state. Another reader, David, pledges to participate in a blackout, frustrated with Sony's pricing and pre-order policies. "I’ve already decided that as soon as my PS5 Pro goes up in smoke I’m done with gaming," they write, citing greed behind PS Plus price increases.
Tornadoes as a Gaming Opportunity
Comparing tornadoes to dinosaurs in games, reader Michael Veal feels they are underused as obstacles and physics engines. While examples exist in Just Cause 4 and Life Is Strange, GameCentral notes in response, "At least tornadoes are difficult to portray in a video game, unlike dinosaurs, so there’s some excuse," and acknowledges titles like Tornado Outbreak.
Far Cry and Ubisoft's Direction
Reader Sutur feels the Far Cry series has run its course since 2021, suggesting Ubisoft should invest in new IP rather than a multiplayer spin-off. "There’s so little in Far Cry that has to be in it – first person and open world is basically it – you could be a lot more imaginative than that," they argue.
Resident Evil's Remake Cycle
Reader Jager9 raises concerns about Capcom's plan for annual Resident Evil releases, with remakes of 5 and 6 potentially lackluster. They recommend spin-offs like detective or strategy games, joking, "Maybe they could make a game where Leon’s given a desk job and he’s ordering people around, a bit like Dispatch."
Tomb Raider's Revival
Reader Cobalt84 worries that Tomb Raider might have passed its prime, but is impressed by Crystal Dynamics' upcoming work. "Considering the trouble they’ve been through the last few years that’s impressive. I hope they get a chance to shine," they write.
God of War's Story Planning
With the next God of War game potentially not releasing until 2031, reader Cobalt84 questions how far ahead the story is planned. They note the series' decade-long planning for Faye's role and wonder about actor availability and potential remakes. "Having a franchise last forever must sound good to publishers but it almost seems like more trouble than it’s worth," they conclude.
Other Reader Comments
Reader Danse enjoys Splatoon Raiders, praising its controls. Reader Ligerman hopes for a Final Fantasy 6 remake as a multi-part series, but worries about the long development time across console generations.
