Okay, here’s a breakdown of the main points and themes from the provided text, organized for clarity:
1. Console Sales Decline & Economic Factors
* US Console Sales are Down: Console sales in the US are reportedly declining, with no instantly obvious cause.
* Price as a Factor: High prices are suspected as a major contributor.
* Economic Concerns: The author (Kouk) suggests broader economic factors (luxury purchases becoming less appealing) might be at play, which could mean a prolonged downturn for the gaming industry.
* switch 2 Exception: There’s surprise that the upcoming Switch 2 isn’t counteracting this trend, given its anticipated appeal.
2. Marketing & Console Visibility
* Nintendo’s Marketing Strength: Nintendo is praised for its strong marketing efforts for the Switch 2, with widespread advertising (TV, cinema, billboards).
* PlayStation’s Weak Marketing: PlayStation’s marketing is criticized as generic and lacking focus on consoles or specific games.
* Xbox’s Marketing Absence: Xbox is heavily criticized for a near-total lack of advertising, despite Microsoft’s significant financial resources. the author (Motiman) finds this baffling.
3. Upcoming Game Reveals & Expectations
* Secret Obsidian Game: There’s speculation about the “secret game” revealed at the Developer Direct event.
* Potential Disappointment: The author (Gort) fears the reveal will be underwhelming (a small indie game) and that the hype built by leaks will lead to disappointment.
* Microsoft’s Leak Problem: Microsoft’s tendency to leak data is highlighted as a recurring issue.
4. Horizon Series & Future Direction
* Horizon’s Potential Delay: The next Horizon game is predicted to be a launch title for the PlayStation 6 or at least cross-generation.
* Franchise Momentum: The author (Bojangles) notes that the horizon series’ momentum has waned since Forbidden West.
* Story & Character Concerns: Criticism of the Horizon series’ story and characters is acknowledged.
* Gameplay Innovation: A suggestion for a major gameplay shift – controlling the robot animals – is proposed to revitalize the series.
5. Backlogs & Gaming Habits
* The Backlog problem: A reader (Kamen) expresses frustration with a large backlog of unplayed games.
* Acceptance of Unfinished Backlogs: The author jokingly suggests completing the backlog only in retirement.
* Future Gaming Tech: A humorous thought about controlling games with the mind due to potential hand issues in the future.
6. General Comments
* Google Preferred Source: A promotion for adding Metro.co.uk as a preferred source in Google
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