The Wednesday letters page expresses shock at Sony's legal arguments over digital game ownership, while another reader voices skepticism about Nvidia's DLSS 5 claims. The Inbox also features discussions on Grand Theft Auto 6, Star Wars Zero Company, and Sonic's inconsistent quality over the years.
Sony's digital ownership defence criticised
One reader, Carter, said they had to read Sony's statement twice to understand the company's position, concluding that Sony was trying to 'bamboozle the judge with made-up nonsense'. They argued that the notion of a single copy being unownable was outdated and 'depressing' in its willingness to avoid doing the right thing.
Carter predicted Sony would win the case regardless of the merits, suggesting that trials are decided by the most expensive lawyers. They declared they will not buy a PlayStation 6, stating, 'Sony is losing the trust and respect of gamers all over the world and I am definitely one of them.' They added that they are being pushed towards a gaming PC due to Sony's 'arrogant attitude'.
GTA 6 on Xbox Series S and other reader queries
Will discussed the choice of format for Grand Theft Auto 6, expressing interest in how the game will run on the Xbox Series S. He noted that he had considered buying Microsoft's cheaper console due to his large collection of physical media, and observed that Series S owners seem happy with their machines. He regretted not buying one when they were 'attractively priced', but questioned whether the budget console could run GTA 6, guessing 'probably'.
Another reader, Michael Veal, shared his enjoyment of Beast Of Reincarnation, praising its exploration and battles, but wondered if the game originally lacked English voice overs, saying, 'Could swear they didn't.'
Star Wars Zero Company praised
Tom, a reader, praised Star Wars Zero Company as being better than expected, recommending it for its deep strategy, storytelling, and turn-based gameplay. He urged EA to fund more content and a sequel, saying, 'I am going to cash in c. 30 years of Metro/ Digi readership points ... to implore EA to give Bit Reactor the wonga to make more content and greenlight a sequel ASAP!'
Matt also praised the game, noting it feels like an iteration of XCOM but is 'just about different enough' due to the theme change, which he believes could be a positive for old-school XCOM players.
Rockstar's cinematic flair and other topics
A reader known as 'Pure kino' praised Rockstar's cinematic quality in GTA 6 trailers, comparing it to Red Dead Redemption 2's realism. They expressed confidence in the game's controls and world detail, while hoping it retains its zanier side. They also shared a personal anecdote about briefly losing their grandmother in a shop, joking about 'gran theft auto'.
Simundo noted that The Séance Of Blake Manor will be released on October 27th for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch 2, priced at £16.75 on the eShop. GC added that it is a great game and highly recommended.
Sunny discussed Sonic's inconsistent quality over the years, listing examples from the Game Gear era to the 2020s, and concluded that despite the ups and downs, the franchise has endured for 35 years.
Focus expressed doubts about Nvidia's DLSS 5, suggesting the company started with NBA 2K27 because it features real people that AI can copy more easily, but predicted difficulties with less referenced characters.
Finally, I commented on Double Fine's talk of a Brütal Legend sequel, noting that many original voice actors have passed away, with GC adding that Lita Ford is still around.
