The next few weeks will be packed with video game news and information, as event season rolls around. With E3, Summer Game Fest, and more kicking off soon, fans should be getting news from just about every major publisher under the sun. Of course, the past week has been surprisingly packed with news, despite the events being right around the corner.
Far Cry 6 Narrative Director Navid Khavari clarified that the game is, in fact, political. The clarification came after comments Khavari made stating that Far Cry 6 isn't a political commentary on Cuba, specifically, which some took to mean that there were no politics in the game whatsoever.
Elsewhere, CD Projekt Red's profits are down following the disastrous launch of Cyberpunk 2077. The developer missed Q1 targets significantly, falling 64.7% compared to last year. CD Projekt Red is working to correct the Cyberpunk 2077 situation, releasing an updated roadmap, though it's still sparse on details. The game does have a new director, though, which may help put it back on the right track.
Meanwhile, Nintendo's rumored Switch Pro console is probably real, with listings for a Switch Pro appearing on several retailer websites. Certain industry figures have also confirmed that an announcement is imminent, so it could happen any day now. Nintendo revealed its E3 2021 showcase will focus on new software, so it's likely that the Switch Pro version of games will take center stage there.
Finally, God of War 2 has been delayed, in a move that shouldn't come as much of a surprise to anyone. Santa Monica Studio released a statement regarding the delay, stating that it was to preserve the game's quality and ensure that the team was in good health. It raises a lot of questions about PlayStation's upcoming lineup, but it's ultimately a good thing.
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Here are the timestamps for each segment:
News
- Far Cry 6 is Political - 0:01:51
- CD Projekt Red's Sales Figures Are Down - 0:11:18
- Nintendo Switch Pro is Probably Real - 0:23:02
- Nintendo's E3 Showcase Announced - 0:31:00
- God of War 2 Delayed - 0:36:48
Games of the Week
- Aerial Knights: Never Yield - 0:47:40
- Necromunda: Hired Gun - 0:53:49
Listener Mail
- Are Games or Movies the Better Medium? - 1:07:51
- Why are Gamers Afraid of Politics? - 1:22:01
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