The Witcher 4 -not out soon (YouTube)The Tuesday letters page is still confused about the Xbox multiformat policy, as a reader imagines what gaming will be like in five years.To join in with the discussions yourself email gamecentral@metro.co.ukPLEASE NOTE: We are currently preparing our content for over the Christmas period and will need a number of Readers Features, so if youve been meaning to write one but never quite got round to it we could do with as many as possible before Monday, December 23.Second impressionsIve had a few days to contemplate it now and Im not sure The Games Awards was actually as good as it first seemed. Its not the fault of the event, which I thought was the most enjoyable to watch that its been, but just that all the announcements were kind of underwhelming.The Witcher 4 was probably the biggest deal but that just underlined that it wont be out for many years. Naughty Dogs game was technically big news but it wasnt a very exciting trailer. More Elden Ring is always welcome, but I agree with the reader yesterday that it was probably just repurposed DLC.Things like Onimusha and kami 2 are all well and good but theyre years away too. There was really very little thats coming out soon or will solve the problem of so few big name games are coming out next year. The lack of GTA 6 and the Switch 2 really hurt it, especially as no new GTA 6 trailer means a delay is now possible. Im not sure Id rule one out for the Switch 2 either.Microsoft, Sony, and Nintendo all need to have their own showcases pronto next year. The Game Awards has done what it can, but its not enough.TitusJust talkMore than ever I just dont understand why Microsoft isnt clear about what its planning to do with multiformat games. I heard it explained that the reason it seems so random at the moment is that some studios are better set up for making multiformat games than others, and so Microsoft are just letting it happen organically, before they make it mandatory in the future.Thats okay, if thats true I get it and that sounds perfectly reasonable. So if thats the case why not just tell us, rather than leave it to some self-important insider that may or may not be right?Its the same problem with Sony: a total lack of communication that makes them seem either aloof or incompetent, and usually both. Why cannot they see this, is what I have to wonder. Whats wrong with having a State of Play, or whatever Xbox calls theirs, and just explaining what theyre doing, instead of this endless speculation, which surely they must see is doing them more harm than good.GorfGood timingEnjoyed Laggers Readers Feature at the weekend, where he said he will only play shorter games due to not having the time for anything where the main story will take longer than 10 hours. Im in a pretty similar situation, and whilst I do enjoy a longer game, these are few and far between. For example, I played Zelda: Breath Of The Wild during lockdown, Final Fantasy 7 Remake two years ago in that blissful period between jobs, and Rebirth earlier this year when I was lucky enough to get that time again. Not sure when Ill be able to play the finale (surely, given its themes, to be called Reunion?) its not like I can plan my career around game releases!Theres been loads of games out in the last few years that Ill never get round to, most recent of which is the amazing looking Metaphor: ReFantazio, but I just dont have 80-odd hours to put into it. Well, I do, but for me thatd be over a period of about six months. Like Lagger, I generally prefer something I can complete in a handful of sessions, or something I can play co-op with my wife (were currently playing though Lovers In A Dangerous Spacetime, which I can highly recommend).Enjoying the new look of the site by the way and the increased number of more in-depth pieces (particularly liked the feature on why there arent more games based in the real world a few weeks ago) keep up the good work! And thanks for another year of great coverage still the best on the internet in my opinion, and with an excellent community. Merry Christmas to you all!JulianGC: Thank you very much. And youre right, Lovers In A Dangerous Spacetime is a great co-op game.Email your comments to: gamecentral@metro.co.ukDawn French Of WarMy Christmas letter submission:Just wanted to share my favourite Names In Games:Tom RaiderNormans SkyAlan Is AwakeMark Is The NinjaGary & Mark Of The WolvesRachel & Clark: Drift ApartAnd a takeaway curry bonus:Armored Korma IV: Fries and a RubiconBllGC: Normans Sky is amazing.3D in two dimensionsAre you doing a review of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Ritas Rewind? Id seen mixed reviews and its not cheap for this sort of retro styled game, so I was hoping you were going to review it.It looked great in the previews, with the super scaler style sections looking like peak late 80s to early 90s Sega arcade games before polygons took over.PEGC: Your wish is our command.Time travelIm about to open a caf and will be working six to six every day and then doing overtime on top of that back of house. I dont think Ill have time for video games anymore. Its a five year lease and I hope to come out the other side with a little bit of cash and some free time again.What do I want to see in five years time when I return to my favourite hobby?PlayStation 6 I guess this will be out by 2030. I just hope I can run games at full spec and no loading times. My PlayStation 5 got a bit choppy while playing Cult Of The Lamb the other day not exactly a graphical powerhouse of a game.VR Ive had a few VR headsets but Im looking forward to what will be available in five years time.I want something with no wires, that works outside. The only game I want is Battlefield on VR helicopters, tanks and snipers. That would be amazing.Im hoping at least one amazing new IP pops up out of nowhere and takes the world by storm. The last one for me was Demons Souls and Im a bit bored of that style now.Really, I just hope VR takes off in a big way but dont think it will until the games are addictive enough, have precise movement capture, and are graphically on par with other consoles. They also need to figure out how to run around and feel immersed instead of just pressing up.Guess Im going to miss Final Fantasy 7 remake disc 3. I got bored of disc 2 and stopped playing in the jungle area.And Im going to miss so much Call Of Duty that when I get back to it Ill probably not be able to keep up anymore.See you in five years.Merry ChristmasTommyfatfingersGC: Good luck!Northern delightsBit late to the party here but was looking through for something casual to play in my PSN library and noticed Id downloaded Thank Goodness Youre Here. Well, what a delightfully strange and wonderfully funny game.Absolutely bonkers, done in two sittings, on the same grim dark Sunday afternoon. The humours non-stop, the jokes are easy to miss, but the rhythm based bit at the end had me laughing out loud and I found myself tapping the X button after it had finished, brilliant.ZombiekickerHope for the futureI enjoyed the 2024 Game Awards show, as I knew I would, and there was quite a bit to come away with. Its always a great occasion and Geoff Keighley is always on target, and I get a good feeling from him. The music performances are always good, with the chosen tunes matching the gaming medium and Snoop Dogg, as we know, being a gamer himself, was always going to be a hit.The best reveal for me though, game-wise, was kami 2 and, quite frankly, was to me a game that didnt need a sequel, as the original had such a complete end game that the tale of kami was and is the perfect game! But there are a lot of legendary tales in Japanese mythology that quite frankly I would love to see how this new game will interpret them and along with the unique art and gameplay visuals is definitely going to be on my list of interest for the future.Death Stranding 2 is good to have been selected for a nominee list, but how far in production that is at the moment, unfortunately Hideo Kojima did not say. But good to know its in development and obviously the mind-bending nature of it is going to be awesome to experience, like the first game.Astro Bot definitely deserves a win, as gameplay is what makes this game so good and that is why we play in the first place, for most of us. I said before how the clever introduction experience to the PlayStation 5 was a pleasure to experience, and the fact a full game with even more amazing depth of gameplay is now available and won Game of the Year is very encouraging indeed.Another category I like is best gaming score and soundtrack and of course no arguments from me that Final Fantasy VII Rebirth took the winning position for this section. I recently saw the concert version in the Royal Albert Hall with full motion videos on the big screen behind the orchestra of which was my forth experience of this show and definitely one of my favourites. The FFVII Rebirth soundtrack fulfills everything I want from a soundtrack and will be very hard to beat when part 3 is released.Other notable mentions go to The Outer Worlds 2, Sid Meiers Civilisation 7 introduction, and obviously not forgetting Harrison Ford taking the surprise star role stage appearance, which was up there with Keanu Reeves a few years ago. This is especially true on the back of the very successful Indiana Jones And The Great Circle game, which has definitely remained true and loyal in regards to the source of inspiration and the requirements for the needed gameplay to make this a proper exciting and immersive game.So, heres to another year gone by, a successful 2024, and a great way to end with this most awesome of entertainments proving once again how relevant our hobby still is and will continue to be. Good times again.AlucardGC: Death Stranding 2 is supposed to be out next year.Inbox also-ransRequesting some Inbox magic to have a modified cast to TV button on Switch 2, which allows for a secondary display on the handheld for inventory, maps, etc. but most importantly an Advance Wars: Dual Strike port/sequel please.Bad EditI think the easiest way to judge how good a game is, is how hooked you are in progressing it. Going by the fact Ive just spent most of my free time this weekend playing Indiana Jones, I think its safe to say its a really good game.TimMore TrendingEmail your comments to: gamecentral@metro.co.ukThe small printNew Inbox updates appear every weekday morning, with special Hot Topic Inboxes at the weekend. Readers letters are used on merit and may be edited for length and content.You can also submit your own 500 to 600-word Readers Feature at any time via email or our Submit Stuff page, which if used will be shown in the next available weekend slot.You can also leave your comments below and dont forget to follow us on Twitter.ArrowMORE: Games Inbox: How much will the PlayStation 6 be? GameCentralExclusive analysis, latest releases, and bonus community content.This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Your information will be used in line with our Privacy Policy