This week is all about Starfield, Grand Theft Auto 6 and Chucky.
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This week we’re flashing back to Star Wars, an arcade classic from 1983. We’re looking back at the history and forward progress of ArenaNet, co-founded by some Blizzard folks. In the news, we’re looking at:
John Riccitiello, EA’s CEO says the recession is a blessingWe also learned that Don’s got some issues with not sucking at Mass Effect.
This week’s episode the trio discussed Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot summoned to court in former employee harassment case, Paradox ‘making adjustments’ to Bloodlines 2‘s Toreador and Lasombra DLC, Sean Murray says the Earth-sized planet in Light No Fire will have ‘real oceans’, Crusader Kings 3‘s new DLC has a release date, Gearbox boss Randy Pitchford says “I think they could charge $200” for Borderlands 4, and Triangle Strategy released on XSX/PS5.
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If there is one time this year to pickup a PlayStation 3, it’s going ot be on October 21st when Sackboy jumps onto the scene with Little Big Planet. You don’t have to be a casual gamer to have a desire to play Little Big Planet and we’re sure to see that in upcoming reviews.
The question really comes down to, will Little Big Planet move consoles off the shelf? In theory, had the console been more reasonably price, you’d probably get a huge pop in sales. As it stands, you’re asking customers to spend above and beyond on a console just to play a 2D-Style platformer. No matter how fun the product is, and it will probably be fun in epic proportions, John Q. Public isn’t going to run out and drop large bills for the game.
Proof of that can be seen in the huge sales increase when Microsoft dropped their pricing structure. Gamers who were not current generation compatible ran out to pickup the console and the shelves went empty. No doubt Little Big Planet will move a few consoles, for those on the edge of PS3 readiness… but it won’t be long lived and it won’t be as epic as this title will.
