The latest Games Inbox letters see readers struggling to get excited over Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, while another questions whether GTA 6's marketing campaign is a waste of money. The Friday letters page collects reader opinions on the biggest gaming topics of the week.
Concerns Over Naughty Dog's New IP
Reader Gazza writes that while looking forward to a new Naughty Dog game, they are put off by the name Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, describing it as sounding like a bad JRPG. Despite the pedigree of Naughty Dog and promises that the game combines the best parts of their previous titles, Gazza remains unexcited.
Gazza notes that if the game is due next year and expected to be the big Christmas release, more should have been shown by now, adding that Naughty Dog has never been particularly secretive before. They point out that the game will not be at The Game Awards and that Sony has God Of War Laufey coming out first in the new year, which could delay the marketing push.
Praise For Capcom's Recent Output
Reader Zeiss praises Capcom for a knock-out year, highlighting Resident Evil Requiem, Pragmata, and the quality of their sequels, remakes, and new IP. They express hope that Resident Evil Veronica will be good next year and that the industry avoids laying off developers.
Another reader, big boy bent, expresses a desire for a package combining Zelda: A Link To The Past and A Link Between Worlds, with the former updated to the latter's art style.
GTA 6 Marketing Under Scrutiny
Reader Michael Veal questions the cost benefit of GTA 6's global publicity blitz, including billboards and a Selfridges pop-up store, suggesting the money would have been better spent on a deluxe physical edition with the bulk of the game on disc. They also mention ongoing preload issues and potential server congestion.
Reader Dura criticises the GTA 6 map for not being a proper navigational map, comparing it to a zoo or theme park map, and expresses disappointment that a physical map is not included in the package without extra cost.
Reader Queries and Recommendations
Reader Dirtystopout asks for advice on headsets for gamers with hearing loss, having recently been diagnosed with high end hearing loss and tinnitus. They currently use a Steelseries Arctis Nova and are interested in solutions from other readers. GC suggests that many games offer visual indications for sound as accessibility options.
Reader Charlie H. recommends the game Screamer after trying it during a Game Pass free play weekend, praising its controls and handling, and noting it was available for £24 at the time. They also mention purchasing Star Wars: Galactic Racer but bouncing off it.
Other letters note disappointment that Saros won no Golden Joystick awards, and a reader shares an experience of save scumming in Zelda: Ocarina Of Time only to find rupees still lost after reloading.
