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Metro
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
Games Inbox: Are you getting a Nintendo Switch 2 next week?
The Friday letters worries about what Elden Ring Nightreign means for The Duskbloods, as one reader fears for the future of Codemasters. To join in with the discussions yourself email gamecentral@ The big decision If this is shown on Thursday we'll be exactly a week away from the Nintendo Switch 2 launch and I still haven't decided whether I want it or not. Ignoring the problem of whether you can find one or not I'm still not decided. It's a lot of money and I'm not really interested in anything this year but Mario Kart and Metroid Prime 4. Admittedly, they probably will be two amazing games but it's always difficult with a new console, knowing when to pull the trigger and trying to be strong enough to resist the fear of missing out. My gut feeling is that I'll cave in within the next couple of days, but I guess I'll see. I do wish Nintendo would reveal more about Metroid Prime 4 though, as I feel we haven't heard much about it yet. If we had more info/footage I'd feel a bit more confident about spending all that money for a day one purchase. Spooner Bad omen I'm not surprised to see the mostly negative reviews for Elden Ring Nightreign, from the more reliable sources, and I agree that it must've started out as DLC. I can't be too angry, because it's at least not too expensive, but it does harm FromSoftware's reputation and seems to overall be a waste of time. More than that though, it makes me worry about The Duskbloods. I'm sure that's a bigger budget affair but some of the problems with Nightreign, like needing a super skilled and committed team to play with, are not things that can be fixed with more budget, they're just fundamentally bad ideas brought on by From's dedication to difficult games. That's fine when you're only wasting your own time, but I don't see how it's ever going to work in multiplayer if you're working in a team. I guess we'll see but I don't have a good feeling about it. Tacle Change of plans It's felt like EA has wanted to back out of making these Marvel games almost as soon as they got the licence. I bet the only reason they're carrying on with the Iron Man one is because it's further along, and the games industry is a big believer in the sunk cost fallacy. Although, to be fair, the Black Panther plot did sound pretty bad. T'Challa has been kidnapped by Skrulls and you have to play as a bunch of other people, including his son. But… why? Why couldn't they just do a normal story with you playing as him? It's not like the character has been removed from the comics, it's only the MCU where it's a problem. Or maybe that was a genius set-up and we'll just never know. If I was anyone at EA working on a licensed game though, I'd be polishing up my CV right about now, because the second the third Star Wars Jedi game is done they're going to jettison all those people into space too. So you can forget all your hopes about Battlefield 3. Hanson Email your comments to: gamecentral@ Disobeying orders I have received an email from GAME saying my Switch 2 order has been cancelled as payment 'was not able to complete successfully'. So initially I think, did I enter my details incorrectly? But no, I did enter the details correctly, so all a bit odd. I checked and it appears this is happening to other GAME pre-orders as well. GAME would not have been my first choice for pre-order, and I am aware of their HQ closing, but they were one of the few retailers with stock when I ordered. Silly me, yes. GAME's online help is useless, and I can't even get into my account with GAME to review the order, so assume it is now cancelled. Have any other GC readers had their pre-orders cancelled by GAME? Mawgan PS: Just an update – GAME have posted on their Facebook and Twitter feeds about the (what looks like) widespread cancellation of Switch 2 pre-orders. GC: Yep, unfortunately it's a pretty widespread problem. Second edition I am interested in getting Fantasy Life i and whilst it seems to be getting a good reception, I haven't seen any reviews from websites I trust. Will you guys be reviewing it? I find your reviews the most informative and always use them when weighing up a new gaming purchase. I am considering getting Fantast Life i as a Switch 2 launch title but was hoping to read your thoughts before committing. Separately, I can't believe it's only a week until the Switch 2 launch now. I got my pre-order in early from Amazon and I am very excited to play Mario Kart World, as well as the hopefully many other great Nintendo games to come over the next few years. Pigfish2 (PSN ID/NN ID) GC: Thank you. If we get a chance we'll try and look at the Switch 2 Edition, but it's not actually confirmed to be a launch title in the UK yet – even though we suspect it will be. Double launch I really think we have to be ultra conservative when it comes to expectations about Nintendo at Sumer Game Fest. In my opinion, the chances of them showing anything at a Geoff Keighley event when they'll probably have their own a week later is minuscule. The worst thing is that everyone is going to get worked up into imagining all these amazing new reveals and the 'secret Christmas game' and then blame Nintendo for not announcing it, even though they never promised anything. I agree that the most likely outcome will be nothing but a montage and a bit of on-stage banter. If we're really lucky we'll get a hint at a new game for next year but nothing else. They're not going to announce a big new game out of nowhere for this year because there's not the time to build up the hype for it and, most importantly, they'll still be pushing Mario Kart World by the time it gets to Christmas. June is a weird time to launch a console for a reason. Very few people are spending money on consoles at that time of the year so really this autumn is going to be the second launch of the Switch 2 and there's no need to complicate that with another big game, when most non-gamers will barely, if it all, be aware the console exists until they start thinking about presents for the year. Casper Physical treasureJust a quick message to say Metro Redux 2033 is free on Xbox until May 30th. It is not currently free on PlayStation Store, unfortunately. Andrew J. PS: Just seen recently you can pre-order Another Crab's Treasure physical version on Amazon and iam8bit. I've been waiting to pick this up on physical for PlayStation 5, after GameCentral's good review of the game a while back. I'm in danger So it sounds like Codemasters is going to shut down by EA, just a few years after they outbid Take-Two for them, for a $1.2 billion. So… what was the point of that? I imagine the Codemasters' driving games are pretty consistent in sales – they're always high quality and the audience is always there – so what was EA expecting? What it probably means is that Codies has just been sacrificed to ensure EA's graphs keep pointing up (there was already talk about 'growth' in the story) after EA Sports FC 25 and Apex Legends didn't do so well. You don't need me to tell you how shortsighted and dumb this is but what happens next year when they also need to show growth? They keep doing it and they'll soon have no one left to make any of their games. They already publish far fewer than they used to, so if something big like EA Sports FC even just underperforms the whole company is in trouble, as we see. Ubisoft are already on the edge of the cliff, EA are going to be half the size they used to be if they keep this up… the truth is the triple-A video games business is dying and it's so far gone I don't think anything can help it now. Imagine a future where the only independent publisher is Take-Two, because they've got GTA, and everyone else is either owned by someone else or is basically an indie publisher. Maybe that wouldn't be so bad in itself but just look how far we've fallen! Focus Inbox also-ransMaybe I've missed something but why is it called Pokémon Legends: Z-A? Seems a pretty bad name to me, if no one knows what it means. Ansel GC: We don't think they've ever said exactly but it seems to be to do with tournament ranking (starting at Z and going up to A) and as a reference to the legendary pokémon Zygarde. Little heads up but Hasbro are releasing a line of figures based on Marvel characters from Marvel Vs. Capcom and they look dead on. No Capcom characters but you should be able to find plenty of them in the same scale. Gorf More Trending Email your comments to: gamecentral@ The small print New Inbox updates appear every weekday morning, with special Hot Topic Inboxes at the weekend. 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Daily Mail
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Disney reveals first look at new £826million cruise ship - with brand new show and a water attraction
Disney has revealed the first details of its upcoming new $1.1 billion/£826 million cruise ship which will be themed around 'heroes and villains'. Named Disney Destiny, the ship will be the newest addition to Disney's fleet and fans can expect to see many of their favourite characters featured onboard. The ship, which is Disney's seventh, is set to launch in November 2025 and has capacity for 4,000 passengers. Its grand hall will be Marvel-themed and feature a statue of Black Panther hero King T'Challa. Minnie Mouse will stand on the ship's bow in a hero-like pose while there will be a Spider-Man sculpture on the stern. Entertainment will include Broadway-style stage shows with interactive performances. While classic Disney shows, such as Frozen, are likely to feature onboard, passengers will also be able to watch a new show, Disney Hercules. The exclusive new performance will tell the tale of Hercules' adventures with plenty of special effects. Disney says that the show will also feature a 'heartfelt ballad' that was 'originally penned for the movie' but 'left out of the final cut'. Holidaymakers will also be able to take part in activities themed around Disney's heroes and villains. Children can team up with Star Wars' Chewbacca to prep for a mission in a galaxy far, far away. And when it comes to dining, the most exciting new addition is a Lion-King themed restaurant set to be an immersive experience. Musicians and actors will tell the tale of Simba's rise from cub to king while diners tuck into themed culinary treats. Meanwhile, Edna A La Mode, an iconic character from The Incredibles films, will have her own sweet shop on the ship. Disney's AquaMouse water-coaster ride will also have a new storyline on Destiny, with Mickey and Minnie leading passengers on a trek to Villain Mountain's peak. And adults who want to get in touch with their 'villainous' side, can head to De Vil's Hollywood inspired piano lounge for a cocktail. Edna A La Mode, an iconic character from The Incredibles films, will have her own sweet shop on the ship Disney says: 'Indulge in trendy martinis, old-fashioned cocktails or high-end bubblies while swaying to the sultry tunes of a black-and-white spotted piano.' The ship's upper decks will have 10 pools and water play areas including the Toy Story-themed Splash Zone. Disney Destiny will set sail on its maiden voyage from Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale on November 20. The ship will offer four and five night cruises to the Bahamas and the Western Caribbean, including stops at Disney's private ports, Castaway Cay and Lighthouse Point.
The Irish Sun
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Disney reveals new £826million cruise ship launching this year based on ‘heroes and villains'
DISNEY has unveiled the first look at a new $1.1 billion (£826million) cruise ship based on 'heroes and villains'. Advertisement 8 The newest edition to Disney's cruise ship fleet will be themed around heroes and villains Credit: PR Handout 8 There will be a Hercules Broadway-like show on the cruise Credit: Instagram 8 Cruella De Vil will have her own piano lounge Credit: Disney On the cruise ship, characters expected to a make an appearance include Marvel superheroes and traditional villains such as The theme of 'good and evil' will be present throughout the ship with the design, architecture, entertainment and dining all embracing the theme. The Grand Hall is a Marvel-themed area and features a statue of Black Panther King T'Challa. Meanwhile, the ship's exterior design will boast the legendary Minnie Mouse standing heroically on the bow. Advertisement Read more on Disney The very first Marvel hero, Spider-Man, will be featured on the stern. As for the onboard entertainment, passengers can expect Broadway-level stage shows, such as Hercules and there will be a number of interactive performances and immersive storytelling. Travellers will be able to choose their 'side', with multiple different zones and activities featuring heroes or villains. For fine dining, there will be a Pride Lands, which will have an immersive food experience and narrative. Advertisement Most read in News Travel The restaurant will be the first-of-its-kind with a musical dining experience celebrating Simba's journey to fulfill his destiny as King of the Pride Lands. For something sweeter, Edna Á La Mode from Inside our family trip to Disney World in Florida Other eateries will include casual dining with ocean views in the marketplace. It will feature 10 counters offering favourites and international specialties. Advertisement There will be two walkup cafes and Mickey's Smokestack BBQ, Donald's Cantina, Daisy's Pizza Pies, Goofy's Grill and Minnie's Delights. One of the 'evil' destinations onboard will celebrate a classic Disney villain - The AquaMouse ride is Disney Cruise Line's signature water attraction and onboard Destiny, it will feature a new storyline with Disney Animation villains and an original soundtrack composed by Emmy Award-winning composer, Christopher Willis. 8 Passengers will even have get to choose between 'sides' Credit: Disney Advertisement 8 There will be a first-of-its-kind musical dining experience on board Credit: Disney 8 Edna from The Incredibles will have her own sweet shop Credit: Disney The Disney Destiny will offer four and five-night cruises through Bookings for the cruise are expected to open later this year. Advertisement The vessel will head off on a maiden voyage from Fort Lauderdale in Florida on November 20. Disney is also set to launch Plus, one man has 8 The Grand Hall will be Marvel-themed, featuring Black Panther Credit: Disney Advertisement 8 The first sailing is due to set off on November 20 Credit: Instagram
