The Tuesday letters page thinks retro gaming is on the rise, as one reader wants to know what Capcom has planned for 2027.
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Back to the pastVery happy to learn that the rumour of CeX opening a dedicated retro shop is true. Especially as it’s in Birmingham, which is quite close to me. I’m sure I’ll be disappointed when I see it, but I hope not. I have a very happy memory of visiting a CeX in London, somewhere behind Oxford Street, maybe 25 years ago.
It was an absolute treasure trove of things and games that I had only read about in magazines, from obscure SNES games (I distinctly remember Chrono Trigger) at a real Virtual Boy. Of course, that was a long time ago, when these things were less than a decade old, but I hope this new shop can get at least somewhere close to it.
I’ve felt retro gaming has become more and more popular lately, in terms of actually owning the original hardware and not just playing ports (most of which are not very good emulations). Playing a retro game is only part of the equation, in my opinion, it’s the fact that you’re experiencing the game as it was, not a replica.
Of course, that gets more expensive as time goes on but it’s become an increasing hobby to me, and I feel I’m not the only one. With the death of physical media Sony’s not encouraging me to go digital-only, it’s making me want to go retro-only.Bonce
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The next yearGreat review of Onimusha: Way Of The Sword, GC. I was expecting it to be good after the demo and knowing Capcom are on a roll at the moment. I was never the greatest fan of the original games, but I will definitely be trying to pick this up now.
I didn’t realise it was out this week but then I remembered that Capcom brought it forward, out of the traffic jam at the end of the month. That actually makes it more appealing to me, because it increases the chances I can get it finished before you-know-what is released.
It also makes me wonder what Capcom has planned for next year. I know it’s impossible to keep up a release schedule like 2026, which must’ve just been the way things fell out as much as anything, but the only thing I know of at the moment is Resident Evil Veronica. If Onimusha is a success that’s got to give them confidence for even more revivals.Janson
GC: Thanks. Apart from Resident Evil Veronica there isn’t much so far, just the Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance expansion and Mega Man: Dual Override. And Ōkami 2, but there’s no indication when that’s due.
Come back laterAfter the 26 minute look and barring any unpleasant surprises – given it’s Rockstar, I’m interested in how it controls – GTA 6 is day one for me.
I’ve picked up a £70 PSN voucher on ShopTo for £57.80 with a 5% off promotion on the already discounted price.
The graphics were, of course, stunning. From the detail and density of the world to the facial animation and lighting. It’s a significant new high bar for console graphics.
The gameplay looked more of the same. Shooting, driving, mini-games, and light role-playing elements. Was hoping to see something a bit more there to be honest.
