I enjoyed the slimmed down article - that being said, rather than always writing about the latest goings on, I'd definitely enjoy musings on the past while the present is a little quiet.
Some thoughts are things like:
- Games of yesteryear with mechanics still shine today is an easy one - so many gems are floating around that folks are just unfamiliar with.
- A dive into what the modding community are getting up to on a particular game that makes it worth a revisit
- Maybe the classic trend prediction of where you think the industry is heading next - especially now that NFTs appear to have busted out and a lot of live service games (think, Darktide et al), are whiffing on launch as they cannot keep up with the insatiable demand the modern gamer has.
On that last one in particular, I'm curious to see how the next wave of similar game tries to tackle that challenge - Epic basically just threw person-power at Fortnite to keep it relevant for a very long time, other games keep their basic loop simple enough to keep folks engaged, but the Destinys/Darktides of the world which are trying to marry a narrative based game with live service keep running into this problem and I've yet to see a compelling solution.
I liked it! On the Quordle point, I read a write-up from another site (forgive me) pointing out that there are alternatives to the game available, if you'd like to avoid "Big Dictionary", which gave me a chuckle.
There's a depressing joke about the big boss crushing the proletariat in your other point, too.
Enjoyed the article structure. I'm always on the look out for decent podcasts (it was through the back page podcast I found Hit Points) so a shout out for the perfect console has meant its being listeded to later today. Thanks
It was a good race. Car handled real good…I’m not sure what to do with my hands. But, I like this newsletter. It really beats surfing a bunch of sites for disparate information. Thank you.
I enjoyed the slimmed down article - that being said, rather than always writing about the latest goings on, I'd definitely enjoy musings on the past while the present is a little quiet.
Some thoughts are things like:
- Games of yesteryear with mechanics still shine today is an easy one - so many gems are floating around that folks are just unfamiliar with.
- A dive into what the modding community are getting up to on a particular game that makes it worth a revisit
- Maybe the classic trend prediction of where you think the industry is heading next - especially now that NFTs appear to have busted out and a lot of live service games (think, Darktide et al), are whiffing on launch as they cannot keep up with the insatiable demand the modern gamer has.
On that last one in particular, I'm curious to see how the next wave of similar game tries to tackle that challenge - Epic basically just threw person-power at Fortnite to keep it relevant for a very long time, other games keep their basic loop simple enough to keep folks engaged, but the Destinys/Darktides of the world which are trying to marry a narrative based game with live service keep running into this problem and I've yet to see a compelling solution.
I liked it! On the Quordle point, I read a write-up from another site (forgive me) pointing out that there are alternatives to the game available, if you'd like to avoid "Big Dictionary", which gave me a chuckle.
There's a depressing joke about the big boss crushing the proletariat in your other point, too.
Sometimes less is MORE. Or MORE is enough. Something like that. (Do comments have an effect on the algorithm at all? 'Engagement' and all that.)
Enjoyed the article structure. I'm always on the look out for decent podcasts (it was through the back page podcast I found Hit Points) so a shout out for the perfect console has meant its being listeded to later today. Thanks
It was a good race. Car handled real good…I’m not sure what to do with my hands. But, I like this newsletter. It really beats surfing a bunch of sites for disparate information. Thank you.
Happy for slimmer editions when needed - the newsletter is always a good read!
I like the slimmed down version for slower times/lack of good words. Even if I can get it elsewhere I enjoy your quick take and quips.
I loved the format for when the muse came and didn't find you working (like Picasso used to say)
More MORE! is always nice! Doesn't apply the less is MORE! rule here.
Besides, I am sure that, in so many years of experience something must be rumiating inside of your head. so go for it. Go crazy.