The new Resident Evil movie, directed by Zach Cregger, has received critical acclaim, scoring 96% on Rotten Tomatoes and 79 on Metacritic, according to a reader letter published in the Games Inbox. This positions it as one of the highest-reviewed films of the year and potentially the best video game movie ever made.
The film, which opens this weekend, has generated significant excitement among gamers, with one reader, Tiddles, noting that Capcom is having a standout year. The reader praised Cregger's previous work on Barbarian and Weapons, both of which were well-received, and expressed anticipation for the new release.
Critical Acclaim and Fan Expectations
Tiddles wrote, "I’m seeing the reviews for the new Resident Evil movie by Zach Cregger are out of this world. It’s got 96% on Rotten Tomatoes and 79 Metacritic, so it’s going to end up as one of the highest reviewed films of the year." The reader added that this is unusual for a video game movie, which typically struggles to achieve critical success.
The reader also compared the film to other video game adaptations, mentioning the Sonic movies and Uncharted, and expressed skepticism about the upcoming Zelda film. However, they noted that Cregger's involvement, as a fan of the series, demonstrates the importance of hiring a good director and giving them creative freedom.
GameCentral responded, "We haven’t seen it, no. But we’ve heard only good things."
PlayStation 6 Concerns and Industry Impact
In another letter, Carlton agreed with a previous reader who criticized the potential £1,000 price tag for the PlayStation 6, calling it "crazy." Carlton argued that gaming has been a lifelong passion but would not justify such an expense, especially if the console launches next year.
Carlton also suggested that Sony's attitude toward pricing is making it less likely for gamers to upgrade. They viewed this as an opportunity rather than a problem, noting that since the PlayStation 4 era, many have questioned the need for better graphics. "If that means games that take longer and longer to make, with bigger and bigger budgets (so it becomes a risk to try anything new), I don’t think it’s a good idea," they wrote.
Game Pass Ultimate Deal and Fire Emblem Difficulty
Charlie H. shared a method for obtaining cheap Game Pass Ultimate, involving buying three EA Play codes from Amazon for £19.99 each on separate transactions. The codes must be stacked without an active Game Pass membership, then purchasing one month of Game Pass Ultimate, resulting in 10 months for £77.
Pigfish2 asked about the difficulty of Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave, expressing concern about their lack of experience with strategy games. GameCentral responded, "It has a lower difficulty setting and we wouldn’t say normal was particularly hard anyway, assuming you level up sensibly between big battles and turn off permadeath. We think you’ll be fine."
Gamerscore Milestone and Cloud Gaming Questions
big boy bent celebrated reaching 400,000 gamerscore after 20+ years of achievement hunting, with Game Pass helping in recent years. They also raised questions about Microsoft Flight Simulator, which is streamed through the cloud, and whether new restrictions would limit playtime for users, especially for long flights to Australia or Japan.
GameCentral responded with a simple question: "Are you joking?"
Nostalgia and Remasters
Pascal discussed Nightdive Studios' remasters of 90s games, expressing curiosity about their profitability. They noted that games like Eternal Darkness, The Thing tie-in, and PO’ed seem obscure, yet Nightdive continues to produce them, suggesting they sell well. Pascal also wondered about Nintendo's decision to allow a remaster of Eternal Darkness, speculating that it might be an easy revenue source.
In a separate letter, Alucard praised the remake of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time, noting it keeps the gameplay and world layout similar. They compared it to Final Fantasy 7's remake, which offered a graphically impressive 3D world. Alucard expressed hope for remakes of Castlevania: Symphony Of The Night and Zelda: A Link To The Past, their other all-time favorites.
GameCentral clarified, "Oblivion was just a remaster, Ocarina Of Time is a full remake. At the moment it’s still unclear how much has been changed."
Other Reader Letters
Taylor Moon noted that Wave Race 64 turns 30 this month, calling it the best water-based racing game. KageGarden observed anger over Marvel’s Wolverine, attributing it to frustration with Sony, and expressed sympathy for the developers.
The Games Inbox continues to feature reader letters, with new updates every weekday morning and special Hot Topic Inboxes at the weekend. Readers can submit their own 500 to 600-word features for consideration.
