The Friday letters page sees readers guessing the review scores for GTA 6 and Zelda: Ocarina Of Time, with one reader predicting GTA 6 will come out on top despite Zelda's strong legacy.
Clash of the Titans
Reader Jono writes in to ask which of the two biggest games of the year will review better, noting that both have previous entries at the very top of the Metacritic best of all-time list. He predicts GTA 6 will score straight 10/10s, while Zelda: Ocarina Of Time might be criticised for being too similar to its predecessors.
“I think most sites will just give it maximum marks without really thinking about it,” Jono says, adding that GTA 6 will likely be the highest reviewed game of the year.
Next Gen Remake
Reader Caspian speculates on the Switch 3 release date, suggesting it could arrive in 2033 based on the eight-year gap between the last two consoles. He notes that graphics improvements for a portable might be limited due to the component crisis.
“Considering how good the Zelda: Ocarina Of Time remake looks I’d love to imagine what Nintendo would do with tech that’s above the PlayStation 5,” Caspian writes, wondering if Nintendo would remake newer games like Twilight Prince or Super Mario Galaxy.
Casual Interest
Reader DeFence expresses surprise at GTA 5 having over 500 licensed music tracks, and notes the rumoured $1 billion budget for GTA 6. Despite not particularly liking GTA 5, he admits the hype and graphics will likely lead him to buy the new game anyway.
“GTA 6 will be huge because of the fans, but it’ll be massive because of all the casuals who just want to see what the fuss is about,” DeFence concludes.
Single Drop
Reader Focus comments on the Tokyo Game Show, noting that the Physint actor announcement was the only surprise. He wishes Japanese gaming would take a more leadership role, suggesting Sony should move PlayStation back to being a Japanese company.
“Tokyo Game Show should’ve taken over E3 by now,” Focus writes, adding that it might lead to a new Ape Escape.
Dongle Advocate
Reader P B shares a tip about connecting Pulse 3D headphones to a Portal using a USB A-to-C connector, allowing wireless use with the phone and Switch 2 as well.
Star Power
Reader Jello criticises Hideo Kojima for casting Bill Skarsgård in his next game, suggesting it adds unnecessary budget. He argues Kojima would be better off becoming a film director, comparing him unfavourably to Zach Snyder or Paul W. S. Anderson.
“Maybe if he’d got that out of his system a few years ago, he could’ve come back to gaming more mature,” Jello writes, noting that Xbox bailing him out after Sony dropped Physint could have saved his company.
Subject to Change
Reader TWO MACKS questions rumours of changes to Game Pass, wondering if it’s a way to sabotage the service. GameCentral responds that these are just rumours, doubting Microsoft has firm plans.
Common Feeling
Reader ANON discusses the possibility of going Nintendo/PC only next gen, noting Sony’s U-turn on PC ports and the difficulty of justifying owning two consoles plus a PC. He mentions the high cost of components and the need to build a PC as barriers.
“I don’t think next generation is going to be as straightforward as buying a PlayStation or Xbox,” ANON concludes.
Inbox Also-Rans
Reader Barnaby notes that Dragon Quest has hit its 40th anniversary and sold over 100 million copies. Reader Gazza jokes about the new Street Fighter film breaking Capcom’s 2026 run, promising to eat his cat if it ends up fresh on Rotten Tomatoes.
