Dark Souls 3 not an exclusive (Bandai Namco)The Wednesday letters page is unconvinced about the need for a Fable reboot, as readers are frustrated with Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 downloads.To join in with the discussions yourself email gamecentral@metro.co.ukSoulsborne StationEven as a PlayStation 5 owner I dont like the idea of Sony buying FromSoftware. I dont like the idea of every game company being owned by only four or five giant corporations, that sack hundreds of people at the drop of a hat, just to keep their exec bonuses topped up.I also dont really see the benefit from Sonys point of view. Elden Ring is the only game thats been a big success and yet Im not sure its really a system seller. Bloodborne wasnt and thats arguably a better game.I suppose you could argue that Sony is only trying to keep it out of Microsofts grasp, because Im sure theyd like to buy them too but is this where we are now for gaming? Im just waiting for the news that Ubisoft are being bought by someone, since weve already had hints about it.If Sony buys FromSoftware I bet theyre going to have them just churn out Soulslike game while stopping them from doing smaller projects like Armored Core and Dracin. I also bet they straight-up shut down the smaller developer like Spike Chunsoft. Maybe they wont but considering Sony closed its own Japanese studio would you bet against it?JonoNegative vibesIm really not sure I have much of a good vibe about the Fable reboot. Why would you hire ex-CD Project Red people for the combat? Thats the one thing you wouldnt hire them for! But I guess Im just generally dubious about the need for a new Fable at all. Its not like any of the previous ones were all that great so what are you really continuing here?Fable 2 was the best one but even then what most stuck out to me in how it wasted all these amazing British actors and comedians in a game that was never actually funny. The third one had John Cleese as your permanent butler type character and yet they never gave him a single decent line. I really hope Richard Ayoade and others arent going to be wasted just the same, but I see nothing to make me think otherwise so far.Id say the game needs a good trailer and showcase but Starfield got that and we all know how that ended up. Instead, Ill hope that the developer knows what its doing, and the game will be nothing like the previous ones.RagnarEA boxThe thing I think thats silly about the This is an Xbox adverts is that theyre missing out the two most obvious formats: PlayStation 5 and Switch. Obviously, Microsoft would get sued to hell and back if they had a picture of a PlayStation with This is an Xbox above it but surely that is the point theyre trying to get across? That it doesnt matter what hardware youre using, its the experience that matters.But they cant say that or even properly explain it in public and thats a bit of a problem for them. Do you say This is an Xbox about your PlayStation when you play Call Of Duty? I bet nobody does but thats really all Microsoft are getting at. By that logic you might as well say This is an EA box when youre playing EA Sports FC. Considering how many people play only that itd probably make more sense.The idea that Xbox is anything other than a publishing label is rapidly disappearing and Im not sure Microsoft is really transitioning out of it very successfully.TremorEmail your comments to: gamecentral@metro.co.ukAlternative decksI was looking to get my son a Steam Deck for Christmas but I dont really know much about them. On doing some research Ive seen many articles saying the Asus ROG Ally is actually a better option in many ways.Obviously, at this point, I came straight to GameCentral looking for a review, which you dont seem to have done. However, it was mentioned multiple times in the Inbox positively. Have you any thoughts on which one might be best? Would love to hear the thoughts of others in the GameCentral community as to the merits of each.Thanks to everyone in advance!ChrisGC: That kind of tech review isnt really our are of expertise but were sure a reader can advise.Clouded visionSo, Microsoft want us all to believe that cloud gaming is the future. Yet they release Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 today and all you get is a message saying, too many users are trying to connect at the same time.Thats the software installed locally on an Xbox Series X just trying to connect to the servers. If the infrastructure cannot handle that, then how are they ever going to handle streaming the game down too! The only cloud they are in is Cloud Cuckoo Land!Saints StickmanGC: In case anyone was wondering where the reviews are, Microsoft didnt send out review copies until Tuesday. According to them, thats Due to the availability of online services and scope of the planned Day One patch update. Please come back later (Saints Stickman)Delayed landingMicrosoft Flight Simulator 2024 is finally out on the Xbox with only a 330MB pre-load!Been sitting at 97% for the last hour. Looks pretty from the looping video.In a world where people buy digital and never actually own it, the top version is 199.99. Thats a lot of money.Glad I waited and hoped for Alan Wake 2 to come out on disc, my dreams have come true.Cassius2KNever forgetWhat an outrage. The nominees for Game Of The Year at The Game Awards have officially been announced and a glaring emission has soured my day. I have a bone to pick with the jury. Because they have insidiously omitted one of the most groundbreaking titles of 2024 and a title that revolutionised the concept of value for money. A game that will be remembered, for generations to come.The jury have left out Concord and I am furious. It transformed the concept of live service titles, with its memorable narrative and the revolutionary gameplay. It has even created a record of becoming Sonys greatest loss, at $400 million. Which is unheard of and truly baffling. As is why the jury has completely failed us gamers. It sets such a record and we see Astro Bot nominated instead.We deserve a recount and to see Concord bestowed with the honour that it rightfully deserves. That is to be forgotten and dumped out of our hearts, because this is a joke post. Hope Ive made some readers laugh and made GCs night. Because Concord is the greatest joke.Shahzaib SadiqOnly the bestI thought I would have an attempt to help Shahzaib Sadiq in his quest for a gaming PC next year by answering a few of his questions1) is the RTX4090 the best GPU right now?Yes, it is. It also costs about 2,000 just for the card. There is also the 4080, 4070, and 4060 with various Ti and super models to make things confusing. If you want to enable ray-tracing and use DLSS you will really need an Nvidia card, otherwise you can look at AMDs offerings.Key thing here is the Nvidia 5000 series cards are due to launch next year and should be well underway by August; production of the 4000 series is reported to have already stopped.2) is 32GB of RAM the best for gaming?Yes, but I dont think we are yet at a point its needed, unless you are streaming or running other things in the background. Still, if youre paying the money for a top-end graphics card, no point in scrimping, eh? I would suggest DDR5 memory if youre going all in.Your next thing to consider is which CPU you want. It looks like you are talking high-end, in which case, be aware Intel have had stability issues with the high end 13 and 14 series i7s and i9s. This coupled with the fact AMD keep their sockets going longer means right now I would think of going AMD for a CPU over Intel.You also need to consider your peripherals: mouse, keyboard, speakers/headphones, and, of course, monitor.There is no point spending loads on a 4090/5090 if you have a poorly backlit 1080p monitor.Personally, if you really want to push the boat out I would suggest a curved super ultrawide monitor, preferably 1440p. The daddy of these at the moment is the Samsung Odyssey G9. Consoles are firmly stuck at 16:9 ratio displays but having switched to a 32:9 display I just cant go back. Coupled with HDR its beautiful (I dont have a G9, I have the much older CRG9, its still great though).Now everything I have suggested here is top-end stuff, based on Shazaib referencing the RTX4090. If that isnt the case, there are options for a variety of budgets. I suppose the question is what are you planning on playing on it and, therefore, what do you need?Anyway, I hope that helps!Have fun gaming yall!The Dude AbidesInbox also-ransIm fascinated to know what Segas lore manager for Sonic the Hedgehog actually does all day. I cant work out whether its a plum job that everyone else is really jealous of or some kind of punishment.RentonI see Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League is dirt cheap for Black Friday. I kind of have a temptation to buy it. I have a fascination with bad or failed game and its got me curious. Im going to regret it though, arent I?GolemMore TrendingEmail your comments to: gamecentral@metro.co.ukThe small printNew Inbox updates appear every weekday morning, with special Hot Topic Inboxes at the weekend. 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