The Thursday letters page discusses the potential release of The Elder Scrolls 6, the aesthetics of the PlayStation 5, and the possibility of a Nintendo DS replica.
Elder Scrolls 6 speculation
One reader, Bentley, expressed skepticism about the recent news regarding The Elder Scrolls 6, referencing Asha Sharma's claim that the story is the best part. Bentley doubts this, given the typical lack of attention to main missions in previous titles like Oblivion and Skyrim, and notes the irony of a giant inflatable rat protesting 800 layoffs outside the offices. He speculates the game's title is eight characters long, expects Hammerfell as the setting, and believes it will be released by 2028.
AI in gaming and console design
Another reader, matc7884, hopes that games companies using AI to replace creatives will fail, suggesting that executives might be replaced by AI instead. The GC editor added that Sam Altman was asked why CEOs are never replaced, and he answered that people want to know who is in charge.
Michael Veal commented on the upcoming green Xbox Series X for the 25th anniversary, praising Xbox's limited edition consoles like the Crystal Xbox and R2-D2 Xbox 360, while criticizing the PlayStation 5's design as resembling a stepped-on liquorice allsorts. The GC editor agreed, noting the PS5's wobbliness on its stand.
Licensed games and handheld hardware
Discussions on licensed games included Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls, with one reader, Korbie, lamenting it isn't Marvel Vs. Capcom 4 and suggesting other IPs like The Boys. Bobwallett praised the quality of licensed games like Zero Company and Galactic Racer, but wondered if they help struggling franchises like Star Wars and Indiana Jones.
Nester expressed support for a Nintendo DS/3DS style handheld for porting games, citing the DS's importance and its second-best selling status, and noting the lack of DS/3DS games on the Switch 2.
Other brief comments included praise for Ghost Of Yōtei's DLC and speculation that Tom Holland won't return to Uncharted after his recent year.
