The Friday letters page is exasperated at the technical problems in Halo: Campaign Evolved, as one reader is optimistic about the new Resident Evil movie. Games Inbox is a collection of our readers' letters, comments, and opinions. To join in with the discussions yourself email gamecentral@metro.co.uk
Ultimate Plus Edition Pricing Sparks Debate
Reader Grant points out a curious coincidence: both EA Sports FC 27 and NBA 2K27 have introduced more expensive editions—Ultimate Plus and Ultra Edition, respectively. He argues this shows the games industry hates its customers, wanting more money for less. He suggests that if no one buys these editions, they may disappear like NFTs and online passes, but if people buy them, it encourages the trend. Grant is certain he won't be buying.
Halo: Campaign Evolved Technical Woes
Another reader, Spender, criticizes Halo: Campaign Evolved for having slowdown despite being a remake of a 25-year-old game. He predicts Microsoft will deny the problem, then downplay it, then take too long to fix it, similar to Halo: The Master Chief Collection. He believes Xbox will continue to struggle, missing the chance to exit gracefully.
GTA 6 vs. Film Box Office
Mentalist comments on GTA 6's box office comparison, noting it's bigger than most films but not the biggest. He suggests developers, including Rockstar, may have a chip on their shoulder about being cinematic because they secretly think movies are more important. He prefers games to stay games, not try to become movies.
Resident Evil Movie Optimism
Zeiss is optimistic about the new Resident Evil movie, praising its focus on tone and detail from the games—like typewriters and searching drawers—without copying the convoluted game story. He believes it will be great, focusing on an ordinary survivor.
Shenmue and Sony Blu-ray
Bobwallett shares he never finished Shenmue, finding it a chore except for the arcade games. He also asks if Sony is losing money by not releasing films on Blu-ray. GC clarifies that only games are not released on disc; Sony Pictures is separate.
Hypocrisy Over Halo Remake
Simon admits he is a hypocrite for buying the Halo remake despite complaining about download-only discs and the need for a Microsoft account. He calls it the worst of modern gaming but says Halo is his favorite franchise and this may be the last hurrah. GC warns that linking accounts is obnoxious and irreversible.
Sony's Silence on Physical Games
Cranston believes Sony has told no one to talk about the physical games issue, but gamers will keep complaining forever because it gets attention. He supports the grudge.
Performance Issues: PS5 vs. Xbox Series X
Paul C. asks about frame rate on Xbox Series X versus PS5 for Halo: Campaign Evolved, suggesting the PS5 Pro exists to compensate for the base PS5's underperformance. He notes Xbox Series X sales are up in the US and recommends The Master Chief Collection on sale. GC responds that the problem is the game, not the console, and the power difference is negligible.
Inbox Also-Rans
Bobwallett questions if anyone actually calls the new EA football game EA FC. GC asks what they call it. Corsair notes Ubisoft supports Sony's all-digital future, claiming it makes consoles cheaper, but he sarcastically values that at £20 off a £1,000 PlayStation 6.
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