The Tuesday Games Inbox sees readers debate whether Marvel's Wolverine has been underrated, discuss the possibility of new handheld consoles from Sony and Xbox, and call for a sequel to Rolo To The Rescue on the Mega Drive.
Wolverine's Role in PS5 Sales
One reader, using the name Xane, notes that Marvel's Wolverine, alongside GTA 6, appears to be driving an increase in PlayStation 5 console sales. The reader suggests that casual gamers are less concerned with broader industry issues, such as Sony's all-digital future, and are motivated by the appeal of specific games.
Xane writes: "Interesting to see that it's Marvel's Wolverine, just as much as GTA 6, that's responsible for the uptick in PlayStation 5 console sales. It needs to be constantly said, but ordinary people just don't care about things like Sony being awful and their all-digital future."
The reader adds that they purchased the game themselves and found it to be a "perfectly fine game," praising the story and character use despite some repetitiveness. They conclude that it is "in the running for most underrated game of the year."
Handheld Plans and Pricing Concerns
Another reader, Eggy, comments on reports that both Sony and Xbox might be planning new portable consoles. They express skepticism about Microsoft's ability to compete, citing past instances where companies preferred to work with Sony. The reader also questions the potential for a fair competition between the two devices.
In a separate letter, David discusses the rising cost of next-generation hardware, predicting that a future console could cost close to £1,400. He criticizes the high prices of older digital games, noting that some five-year-old titles still cost £70. David states that the price and Sony's attitude have put him off an all-digital future, saying, "I'm not letting Sony join them as well."
F-Zero GX Codes and Retro Favorites
A reader named Sven asks how codes to unlock hidden AX machines and tracks in F-Zero GX were found 23 years after the game's release, given the difficulty of the story mode. GameCentral responds that the codes were likely discovered through data mining, a practice not common for GameCube games in 2003.
Burnside expresses an attachment to the Mega Drive game Rolo To The Rescue, wondering why it never received sequels. GameCentral notes that the developer, Vectordean, only lasted four years, and that EA, the publisher, likely still owns the rights.
Carlton discusses the fate of the Mass Effect and Dragon Age franchises, suggesting that fans should accept that saving Mass Effect is unlikely. He points to a potential glimmer of hope involving a developer run by the director of the original games, but considers it a longshot. The reader concludes that "Dragon Age and Mass Effect are dead forever" unless EA makes mobile games or the rights revert.
Nintendo and Other Reader Thoughts
Limpton shares thoughts on the future of the Zelda series, suggesting a move into action role-playing could be a logical step. They express hope for a sequel to Majora's Mask, or a third entry in the Ocarina Of Time trilogy, to explore the fate of Navi and the Link from Twilight Princess.
Other readers comment on the length of Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave and the final boss of Resident Evil Requiem.
