NewsBeat
Games Inbox: When will Super Smash Bros. be on Nintendo Switch 2?
The Monday letters page realises that the next gen Xbox will be able to play PS5 games, as one reader hopes Bluepoint Games isn’t working on God Of War.
Games Inbox is a collection of our readers’ letters, comments, and opinions. To join in with the discussions yourself email gamecentral@metro.co.uk
Nintendo logic
So, Sony has had a successful State of Play, their best in years I’d say, and Xbox’s was good too (I’ll be honest, I can’t remember anything about it, but I remember the buzz was decent). That means that Nintendo is the next one to have a showcase, but we still don’t have a date for it.
I’ve seen some rumours that it’ll be March, but I feel that’s just the obvious guess anyway. But my question is what will they be talking about? All we know about from them at the moment is Fire Emblem and Splatoon Raiders and while I don’t think many people here would consider them a particularly big deal you just don’t know with Nintendo.
But surely they must be preparing to announce at least one new triple-A game (or whatever you’d call them with Nintendo). It’s probably not Animal Crossing or Zelda, because the timings don’t work out, so to me the two obvious options are Super Mario or Smash Bros.
You might say Mario is the most obvious, but Nintendo has been so weird about it so far I don’t think there’s any guarantee they’ll suddenly become predictable. My bet would be on Smash Bros., with some new characters and other minor new content. Not the most thrilling choice, in my opinion, but the logical choice. I would expect it to be the big game for Christmas.
Ishi
Expert, exclusive gaming analysis
Sign up to the GameCentral newsletter for a unique take on the week in gaming, alongside the latest reviews and more. Delivered to your inbox every Saturday morning.
Perfect prelude
There was a lot of good stuff at the State of Play but it didn’t shake my opinion that Resident Evil Requiem is the most exciting game at the moment and the one I’m most looking forward to. The new footage looked great and so has everything else before it. I don’t think I’ve ever seen a game not make a single mistake before release and always look like a must have.
If it turns out to be a dud after all this I will actually be really impressed that Capcom has been able to hide it so well. I don’t expect that will be the case though and while I’ll still wait for the reviews I’m predicting this will be one of the best game of this year and probably the whole generation. Don’t let me down now!
Purple Ranger
Stuck in Sparta
I tend to agree with the Reader’s Feature about God Of War. Sons Of Sparta looks bad and a remake trilogy does sound like a big wasted effort, given those earlier games were nothing like the new ones in terms of gameplay or story. It’d be tragic if Santa Monica Studio were wasting their time on it, but it’d be just as bad if it were Bluepoint Games, doing it – which is something I’ve heard fans talking about.
It’s not that remaking the game itself is a terrible idea, it’s just that by doing that you’re locking out talented developers for five years or more. Developers that could be busy moving the franchise forward or just generally not redoing something that already exists and you can play as remasters. I just don’t see any good outcome, because if they get a no-name dev, like with Sons Of Sparta, then that drastically decreases the odds that it will be any good.
Focus
Email your comments to: gamecentral@metro.co.uk
Two Keanus
I didn’t think much of the state of play. The hair on the back of my neck when the John Wick trailer started playing. It would have been obvious to anyone that has watched at least one of the films it was a John Wick game.
But that’s tempered by the fact that I’m an old gamer that remembers when movie tie-in was just another way of saying a game was a poor quality, rushed cash-in. Remember The Matrix game?
GoldenEye 007 was the first game I remember that was based on a film that turned out to actually be good.
TomTom
For the love of the game
Interesting comparison of Sony and Valve’s attitude in the Reader’s Feature at the weekend. I would not have thought of the comparison myself, but it does work. I think the problem for both companies is that ordinary games – basically anything but a mega hit – have become too small for them to bother with.
This seems a mistake to me though, as in Sony’s case they lose out on a key incentive in buying their console. But for both companies it’s a waste of talent and knowledge that has taken years to build up and is no longer being used properly. As long as a profit is made why not make them anyway, for the kudos alone?
That worked for Astro Bot, which wasn’t a big hit but made people think better of Sony for a while. Soras will probably be similar, but I feel we need a lot more of that, multiple times a year.
Tenna
Only on PlayStation
Perhaps I’m just being slow here, but I realised that if the next gen Xbox is just a PC in console’s clothing, as it were, then that means that all PlayStation 5 games will, eventually, be on Xbox. I guess it doesn’t really mean much, since Microsoft doesn’t get a cut of the sales or anything, but we may finally have our all-in-one single format (except for Nintendo, but that was never going to happen).
For years that seemed like something to really wish for but now that it’s actually close to happening it feels like nobody will actually care. In the end, the PC has been the single format all along (especially for those using emulators) and Microsoft putting the Xbox logo on a different machine isn’t going to change that.
I think we’ll soon begin to realise that, in terms of consoles, single format domination is a bad thing. People are upset about Sony not releasing more first party games but now that the Xbox has slipped into irrelevance they have no incentive to change.
Why spend all that money when you’ve already proved it doesn’t matter to whether your game Is a success or not? Sony won by doing nothing so there’s no incentive to do more next time.
Tom Meadows
Last gen
I’ve been watching Nioh 3 a bit on Twitch and wondered whether or not it should have been a dual console release. I can’t see any reason it couldn’t work on the PlayStation 4. Surely they could lower the resolution or whatever it was that stopped a version on PlayStation 4. It seems like Sony left money on the table with this decision. To me at least it still looks the same as Nioh 1 and 2.
Pretty sure there’s still millions of PlayStation 4 users out there.
Bobwallett
GC: It’s not Sony’s game.
Don’t miss Gaming news! Add us as a Preferred Source
As a loyal GameCentral reader, we want to make sure you never miss our articles when searching for gaming stories. We have all the latest video games news, reviews, previews, and interviews, with a vibrant community of highly engaged readers.
Click here and tick Metro.co.uk to ensure you see stories from us first in Google Search.
Positive recap
I’m still thinking about Thursday’s State Of Play, because it was more than a few steps ahead of the usual disappointments that we are usually served by Sony. It absolutely began with a bang. Death Stranding 2 on PC; Ghost Of Yōtei: Legends in March; Kena 2; the reveal of a John Wick game, with Keanu Reeves returning in the role of the Baba Yaga. Silent Hill Townfall was revealed and it’s first person; that was quite the surprise. It’s also set in an island inspired by Scotland, so that’s a nice change of pace to see locations from Japan to the UK being used. It’s a very fresh take on the series.
Metal Gear Solid 4 is free from PlayStation 3 jail. I’ve wanted for this for many years and to see it finally happen is just unbelievable. Saros continues to look stunning and I can’t wait for it, personally. Pragmata looks charming and I actually have played the demo; very enjoyable and a fun hacking romp – Diana is a charmer as well. Project Windless is quite interesting. A chicken with a bone to pick and dual swords. Yep, I’m sold.
The anime titles and Marathon were my low points. I’m not particularly interested in either title. Control: Resonant and 007 First Light continue to impress. Crimson Moon sounds like a lot of fun and I look forward to seeing more. The final reveal was the remake of the God Of War trilogy, which was a win for me personally. It’s obviously years away, and it did just begin development, but spoken as a massive fan of the franchise I’m absolutely pumped for this.
However, it was disappointing to see no Phantom Blade 0 at the event. At least pre-orders could have been revealed. Since it does have a release date, after all. We didn’t see Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 or Kingdom Hearts 4. That was a let down on Square Enix’s part. Maybe we’ll see those at the Tokyo Game Show.
Wolverine will be shared in the spring, so I wasn’t expecting that. All in all, it was a fantastic event and the games look very stellar. There’s much to be excited for and I can’t wait to see more. I’ll also say that I would have liked to see more from Judas and Tides Of Annihilation and Lego Batman, but I can wait longer. To a wonderful 2026 and the release of Resident Evil Requiem in two weeks!
Shahzaib Sadiq
Inbox also-rans
I’ve got a lot of sympathy for the Highguard dev complaining about ‘gamer culture’. It’s not my type of game, so I wouldn’t be interested in it whatever happened. But I never saw any explanation for why everyone turned on it except that they were hoping for something else to be revealed at The Game Awards – which is hardly the developer’s fault.
Kakem
Am I the only one that thought the latest trailer for Marathon made it look like Splatoon? Not necessarily a bad thing but why do they have blue blood?
Gonk
Email your comments to: gamecentral@metro.co.uk
The small print
New 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 Reader’s 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 don’t forget to follow us on Twitter.
MORE: Games Inbox: Was the latest PS5 State of Play a good one?
MORE: Games Inbox: Would PS5 exclusives on Switch 2 be a mistake?
MORE: Games Inbox: What will the new The Witcher 3 DLC be about?
Founded in 1961 by three artistic friends, Diptyque began as a small boutique in Paris, selling fabrics, antiques, and decorative objects.
It wasn’t until two years later that the French brand turned its attention to scent, transforming the humble, purely practical candle into a luxurious, olfactory delight with the addition of expertly blended fragrant oils.
Five years on, Diptyque launched its first wearable fragrance, L’Eau Eau de Toilette. A warming mix of cinnamon, clove, geranium and ginger, the unisex scent marked the start of an enduring legacy, establishing the brand’s approach to perfume: imaginative, thoughtful and layered.
Best Diptyque fragrances at a glance
- Best white floral fragrance: Diptyque Do Son Eau de Parfum – £170, Space NK
- Best powdery fragrance: Diptyque Orphéon Eau de Toilette – £145, Space NK
- Best citrus fragrance: Diptyque Eau des Sens Eau de Toilette – £145, John Lewis
- Best woody fragrance: Diptyque Tam Dao Eau de Parfum – £170, Diptyque
- Best floral fragrance: Diptyque Fleur de Peau Eau de Parfum – £170, John Lewis
- Best vanilla fragrance: Diptyque Eau Duelle Eau de Parfum – £170, Harrods
- Best yellow floral fragrance: Diptyque Eau Moheli Eau de Toilette – £145, Space NK
- Best fig fragrance: Diptyque Philosykos Eau de Parfum – £170, John Lewis
- Best musk fragrance: Diptyque L’Eau Papier Eau de Toilette – £145, Harrods
- Best rose fragrance: Diptyque Eau Rose Eau de Parfum – £170, Diptyque
- Best summer fragrance: Diptyque Ilio Eau de Toilette – £145, Space NK
- Best fruity fragrance: Diptyque L’Ombre Dans L’Eau Eau de Parfum – £145, Diptyque
From that point on, Diptyque earned its reputation as one of the world’s most admired French fragrance houses, with a catalogue of scents any fragrance lover would be thrilled to have on their dressing table.
With so many to choose from and with scent being such a deeply personal experience, it can be a minefield when shopping for a new bottle. So, to help guide your nose in the right direction, I’ve rounded up the 12 best Diptyque fragrances to explore, wear and fall in love with.
To find the best Diptyque fragrances, it’s safe to say I spritzed a lot over the course of several weeks. When testing, I did as I normally do with any perfume, and first sprayed it into the air for a good whiff, before applying it directly onto my wrists and neck. I considered each of the fragrance’s initial top notes, then detected the lingering heart and base notes of each fragrance. I also considered how the scents settled on my skin, their sillage and whether they lasted from morning to evening.
My top pick for Diptyque fragrances has to be the crowd-pleasing Philosykos. Its unique scent profile, longevity and sillage don’t compare to other fig scents on the market, and it really is a fragrance that deserves every ounce of its stellar reputation.
Other fragrances worth their weight in gold include Orphéon, for its floral-woody composition that feels both sophisticated and wearable, and Do Son, whose creamy tuberose and orange blossom make it a timeless floral favourite.
What is the most popular Diptyque perfume?
Exact sales figures aren’t shared by Diptyque, but you’ll find these three scents consistently in top lists. Philosykos, with its juicy fig and green, leafy notes, is the one most closely associated with the brand. While Do Son, the soft, floral fragrance and Orphéon, the warmer, woodier scent are both also incredibly popular.
Do Diptyque perfumes last a long time?
Diptyque perfumes generally have good longevity on the skin, though how long they last will depend on the specific scent and how you wear it.
The brand’s Eau de Toilettes tend to be lighter and more subtle, and may require topping up throughout the day, whereas the Eau de Parfums are richer and more concentrated, lasting from morning to night.
What’s the difference between an Eau de Toilette and an Eau de Parfum?
Eau de Parfums contain a higher percentage of fragrance oils, (around 15-20 per cent), making them richer, more intense, and longer lasting. Eau de Toilettes have a lower concentration of fragrance oils (5-15 per cent), so they’re lighter and more subtle, and may require a touch-up if you want the scent to last all day.
It’s not just about strength; EDPs are often a little more expensive to purchase and have more depth and complexity, revealing different notes as they develop, while EDTs are more affordable and tend to hold simpler oil blends.
The destination management organisation said the events were popular with visitors and gave the city economy a winter boost during a quieter period.
Make it York says such events help make York an all-year attraction as well as strengthening community participation.
The York Ice Trail during February 6-7 featured 36 ice sculptures across the city centre with an ‘Enchanted City’ theme.
RECOMMENDED READING:
Created by Icebox, a leading ice sculpturing company, each sculpture was sponsored by a local business, highlighting local support.
New for 2026, the Ice Village introduced a marketplace of handcrafted gifts, artisan products and seasonal treats, to improve the visitor experience and encourage people to stay longer.
The event recorded over 63,770 footfall counts across Micklegate and Parliament Street during the weekend. Despite overall city centre footfall being 26% lower than 2025, Make it York says visitor satisfaction remained exceptionally high.
Some 94% of visitors said they were satisfied with their overall experience, with 97% stating they would attend again. The event achieved an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 from 272 surveyed attendees
Most visitors (82%) travelled to York on a day trip, while 18% stayed overnight.
Traders, sponsors and volunteers were happy, with strong takings reported.
Visitors described the sculptures as “brilliant”, “beautiful” and “a fabulous family day out”, with many calling for the event to continue.
The York Residents Festival, held over the weekend of January 31 and February 1 was the most successful to date.
It featured a record 86 exclusive offers- a 23% increase on the 70 of last year, giving residents free access to various York attractions.
Make it York reports a strong take-up of pre-booked tickets for a second consecutive year, resulting in a significant growth in online engagement and an 8.6% increase in click-throughs from Visit York to partner websites.
Those taking part enjoyed higher footfall and strong January trading.
York’s 2025 Christmas Market ran from November 13 to December 21, supporting regional traders and strengthening the winter economy, Make it York said.
Though footfall fell almost a quarter to less than a million in Parliament Street, Make it York cites success with new traders and 85% being from Yorkshire.
Daily Quiet Time sessions and a Quiet Oasis also helped make the event accessible to all, it said.
To boost sustainability, visitors were also encouraged to use public transport, park & ride, or cycles, with storage available.
Sarah Loftus, Managing Director of Make It York, said: “From the continued success of York Ice Trail to the growing impact of York Residents’ Festival and another outstanding York Christmas Market, it’s been fantastic to see such strong support from both residents and visitors.
“We’re already looking forward to welcoming everyone back!”
Further information about upcoming events can be found at visityork.org
What: Uplifting views, fresh-from-the-fields menus and island-inspired architecture
Where: Santo Pure Oia Suites & Villas and Santo Mine Oia Suites rise over Oia on Santorini; Creta Maris Resort basks on Crete’s northern shore
Don’t miss: Sea-view yoga in the grounds of Santo Pure and Santo Mine, and the Ancient Greek massages at Creta Maris’ tranquil spa
Highlight: The exceptional dining at all three hotels – think seasonally-inspired dishes showcasing delicious local produce
So potentially fraught is the outcome that Mark Zuckerberg, the billionaire co-founder and chief executive of Meta, which owns Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp, appeared in person to defend his platforms. It was the first time he had ever given such testimony before a court, despite his company being sued hundreds of times in the past.
It follows three arrests being made in relation to the shooting in Starkey Crescent, Tang Hall, on Saturday night (March 7).
No one was harmed in the shooting which police are treating as an isolated incident with no threat to the wider community.
North Yorkshire Police said a 23-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm, possession of a firearm without a certificate and criminal damage on Thursday. He remains in police custody, the force said on Friday afternoon.
Earlier in the week, police said a 34‑year‑old man was arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm and criminal damage, a 32‑year‑old man was arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm, and a 29‑year‑old woman was arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender. All three have been released on bail.
North Yorkshire Police has said its suspect in the shooting “approached the car on foot and ran from the scene” at about 9.25pm on Saturday.
A blue Nissan car could be seen parked in the driveway of a home in Starkey Crescent with a smashed windscreen and a hole in its front grille on Sunday.
The home, near the street’s junction with Cosmo Avenue, was cordoned off on Sunday morning after the shooting. A green piece of tarpaulin had been put over the car’s damaged windscreen and bonnet by Monday.
There was a heavy police presence in Tang Hall following the shooting while officers carried out inquiries to identify the alleged shooter.
Anyone with information about the shooting is urged to contact North Yorkshire Police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
NewsBeat
Liam Rosenior weighs in on Chelsea FC goalkeeper debate after Filip Jorgensen’s PSG nightmare
Rosenior was reminded that all great football teams in history have had a clear standout goalkeeper, to which he said: “I think if you go through history and most great clubs, whether it’s a goalkeeper position, a No9 position, those shirts are earned on form, those shirts are earned on performance.
Rory McIlroy made the cut with a shot to spare at the Players Championship, but heads into the weekend trailing leader Ludvig Aberg by 13 shots.
Defending champion McIlroy, who has been struggling with a back injury, birdied his last hole to card a 71 as he reached the halfway stage on one-over par at TPC Sawgrass.
Aberg grabbed three birdies and an eagle in his first four holes, adding another eagle at the ninth as he went out in 29.
Another three birdies coming home, with a single dropped shot, saw the Swede card a 63 to reach 12-under par and establish a two-shot lead.
Xander Schauffele hit every fairway en route to a 65 and second place, one clear of fellow American Cameron Young, with Justin Thomas and Canada’s Corey Conners on eight-under par.
Sepp Straka was a shot further back with English duo Tommy Fleetwood and Matt Fitzpatrick among those on five-under par.
McIlroy was in good company fighting to beat the cut, with world number one Scottie Scheffler also grabbing a birdie at the last to finish on one-over par, one shot better than the cut line.
McIlroy withdrew from the Arnold Palmer Invitational on Saturday before his third round and he said he felt “rusty” on Thursday after he laboured through his opening round.
He told Sky Sports: “I felt a little bit better. I would say if anything it was just I was struggling to trust everything was OK yesterday.
“I struggled a little bit on lies that were beneath my feet and stuff like that, but today I felt pretty good and felt like I hit the ball well. I really just couldn’t get a putt to drop. That was the issue.
“I tried my best, I grinded and made a good birdie at the last, hopefully to make the cut.
“Game feels good, I just went five or six days without really touching a club or doing anything so just getting my feels back a little.
“Hopefully another couple of days to get myself up the leaderboard. I’m 11 back at the minute, I’m not sure I’m going to contend for the title, but hopefully two good days and have a respectable finish.”
Black Phillip’s Impossible Market will take place above the Impossible bar in St Helen’s Square from 12pm to 4pm on Saturday, April 11.
Several traders will be on hand at the free-to-attend market.
‘Black Phillip’, the mysterious character in charge of the market, said the items on sale will include “recycled goodies, taxidermy, gothic home décor, witchcraft items, art made with real spiderwebs, gothic jewellery, hand-made prints”, along with “doorways to other dimensions”.
“Oh, and some ultra-foul scented candles, of course,” they added.
Read next:
An event spokesperson said: “Come along to see Black Phillip, the (g)host with the most, as it throws open the doors to another one of it’s market experiences!
“You’ll smell strange things, hear strange things and see some very strange things! It opens at 12pm and closes at 4pm. All ages are welcome and it’s free entry.”
The event follows previous markets by Black Phillips held at the York Medical Society in Stonegate.
The Bolton-born comic and presenter was due to be in Bolton today for a fundraising event, featuring other big name comics to raise money for Endeavour, a charity which supports those affected by domestic abuse.
The sold out comedy show, held at Bolton Whites Hotel, also featured Justin Moorhouse and Colin Manford, alongside legend Mick Miller.
Unfortunately, Paddy got his dates mixed up, and instead sent a message and also shared the charity’s work with his 2.2 million followers.
In the video, Paddy said: “Hello everybody at the Endeavour Project in Bolton, so sorry I can’t be with you today.
“Gutted, my fault, got my diary mixed up, but it’s going to be an absolute belter.
“You’ve got Justin Moorhouse down there doing their comedy and Colin Manford, you’re going to have a belter.
“See you in the next couple one.”
He signed off by blowing a kiss.
Endeavour is a registered charity that works to support all those affected by domestic abuse and provides a range of services, community support, group work and counselling.
It was the first charity in the country to offer an in-house pet fostering service, allowing people to flee domestic households without having to abandon their animals.
The six artists or collaborations are Alex Hartley and Tom James, based in Devon and London, Helix Arts x George King Architects, based in the North East, Mary Dalton, based in Hampshire, non zero one, based in London, Sam Williams Studio, based in Sussex, and Trigger, based in Bristol.
AO VIVO: CNN MONEY – 12/03/2026
Best Diptyque perfumes for every mood and occasion
FAA lifts ground stops at Reagan National, other D.C.-area airports after chemical smell disrupts controllers
-
News Videos5 days ago10th Algebra | Financial Planning | Question Bank Solution | Board Exam 2026
-
Tech3 days agoA 1,300-Pound NASA Spacecraft To Re-Enter Earth’s Atmosphere
-
Crypto World4 days agoParadigm, a16z, Winklevoss Capital, Balaji Srinivasan among investors in ZODL
-
Business3 days agoExxonMobil seeks to move corporate registration from New Jersey to Texas
-
Tech3 days agoChatGPT will now generate interactive visuals to help you with math and science concepts
-
Sports6 days agoThree share 2-shot lead entering final round in Hong Kong
-
Fashion7 hours agoWeekend Open Thread: Addict Lip Glow
-
Sports6 days agoBraveheart Lakshya downs Lai in epic battle to enter All England Open final | Other Sports News
-
NewsBeat2 days agoResidents reaction as Shildon murder probe enters second day
-
Entertainment7 days agoHailey Bieber Poses For Sexy Selfies In New Luscious Lip Thirst Traps
-
Business5 days agoSearch for Nancy Guthrie Enters 37th Day as FBI Probes Wi-Fi Jammer Theory
-
Business3 days agoSearch Enters Sixth Week With New Leads in Tucson Abduction Case
-
NewsBeat4 days agoPagazzi Lighting enters administration as 70 jobs lost and 11 stores close across Scotland
-
Tech4 days agoDespite challenges, Ireland sixth in EU for board gender diversity
-
Business4 days agoSearch Enters 39th Day with FBI Tip Line Developments and No Major Breakthroughs
-
NewsBeat2 days agoI Entered The Manosphere. Nothing Could Prepare Me For What I Found.
-
Business7 days agoIran war enters second week as Trump demands ’unconditional surrender’
-
Sports5 days agoSkateboarding World Championships: Britain’s Sky Brown wins park gold
-
Crypto World3 days agoWill Chainlink price reclaim $10 amid volatility squeeze?
-
Sports5 days agoTomorrow’s Top 25 Today: Florida jumps to No. 4; Louisville, Wisconsin enter projected rankings