In the latest Games Inbox, readers are split on whether Marvel’s Wolverine is worth buying at full price for PS5, with one reader declaring the “not at all” option is looking right amid mixed reviews and ongoing Sony backlash. Another reader sides with Sony over its handling of Hideo Kojima, arguing the company was sensible to avoid a sunk cost fallacy.
Reader Questions Wolverine’s Full-Price Value
Reader Gannet, in a letter titled “Binary choice,” noted that last week was “a bit of a bad time for Sony execs,” but doubted they care given their financial success. However, Gannet pointed out that Sony’s only big game is now getting bad reviews, and complaints about the lack of discs persist. “A lot of fans will be asking themselves, is Marvel’s Wolverine worth getting at full price?” Gannet wrote. “I haven’t played it obviously, but I’m not willing to give it a chance, based on being upset with Sony and the mixed reviews.” Gannet suggested the game might be “a fun waste of time in six months’ time, when it’s half the price,” but noted that Sony’s pricing means “your only option is full price or not at all,” and concluded that “the not at all option is looking like the right one at the moment.”
Reader Keef, in a letter titled “Normal reaction,” expressed skepticism about Wolverine’s appeal beyond actor Hugh Jackman. “To most casual gamers it begins and ends with Hugh Jackman,” Keef wrote, noting that Jackman is “not involved in any way” with the new game, and that it is “even more obviously not the MCU than the Spider-Man games.” Keef, who usually likes Insomniac’s work, was disappointed by the choice of character, saying “Wolverine just isn’t that interesting a character to be the only playable one in a game.” Keef added that he fears Sony will have “the industry standard knee jerk reaction if it does badly.”
Defending Sony’s Kojima Decision
Reader Korbie, in a letter titled “Future problems,” argued that Sony’s handling of Hideo Kojima is not unfair. “The only mistake they made is getting involved with him in the first place,” Korbie wrote, adding that Sony is “being sensible by not going for another sunk cost fallacy and carrying on into the game’s inevitable disappointment.” Korbie criticized Xbox for backing Kojima “just so they can look good in front of fans,” noting that “not that many people really care about Kojima’s games.” Korbie predicted that “in seven years time, and $200 million later, they’re going to understand exactly why Sony backed out when they did.”
Reader F_EpicX, in a letter titled “Japanese only,” expressed frustration with Sony’s recent direction, claiming the company has become “a greedy and arrogant spoilt little brat” since moving its PlayStation HQ to the US. F_EpicX praised Nintendo as “the heroes of the industry” and argued that the only Japanese companies leading the market for “real gamers” are Nintendo, Capcom, and FromSoftware. “Sony has ruined it for us,” F_EpicX wrote, adding that they will not buy a PlayStation 6 and have pre-ordered a Zelda: Ocarina Of Time themed Switch 2 console. “I am done with Sony and I imagine many others will be too.”
Capcom Ending and Sony’s Physical Game Policies
Reader Bobwallett, in a letter titled “Strange choices,” questioned Capcom’s ending for Resident Evil Requiem and speculated why Sony didn’t make a multi-mutant Wolverine game with interweaving stories. GameCentral responded that “there’s substantial evidence that Capcom completely changed the ending and, ultimately, the whole direction of the plot, fairly late in development,” noting that the reason for kidnapping Grace at the start has no connection to her role at the end.
Reader David, in a letter titled “Head expansion,” detailed grievances with Sony, including PlayStation Plus price increases, pre-order payment policies, and the separate sale of the PS5 Pro disc drive. “Sony’s tagline was 4 the Gamers and for some reason it’s changed to 4 our Pockets,” David wrote, adding that he hasn’t turned on his console in about four months and hasn’t had PlayStation Plus for about four years. David warned that if GTA Online 2 is a charge or subscription service, he won’t play online again.
Polyarc Shutdown and Nintendo’s Position
Reader Andrew J. expressed sadness over the shutdown of Polyarc, developer of Moss Book 1 and 2, calling the games “very beautiful games with good gameplay and a good story.” GameCentral agreed, noting that “VR’s big moment seems to be over now, especially in terms of consoles.”
Reader Ciara, in a letter titled “New wave Nintendo,” argued that Nintendo’s approach to making money differs from Microsoft and Sony, avoiding “shafting your employees, following the latest fad, disregarding the fanbase, destroying the brand, and potentially even the company.” Ciara praised Nintendo’s “ruthless pursuit of excellence” and noted that the company is now “in the driving seat,” preventing the industry from heading toward “a total car crash.” Ciara also praised the Zelda: Ocarina Of Time remake’s water effects, saying they make one pine for a Wave Race 64 remake.
In other reader comments, Gorgeous asked for the cheapest way to get Game Pass Ultimate, and Watson praised a Reader’s Feature about Star Wars Zero Company, hoping the developer can keep going after another patch release.
