Game Rant Arcade Episode 32 is here, featuring the long-awaited return of Cameron, who is well-rested from vacation. With a ton of news breaking throughout the week, there's plenty for Cameron and Anthony to discuss on this week's episode, including some big updates about Activision and the all-new Dead Space remake.
Kicking things off, the Xbox Series X and PS5 shortages could last into 2023, as chip shortages may continue for a decent bit longer. This puts the industry in a strange position, as it means that the console cycle could well be almost halfway through before the systems are available. However, sales still appear to be outpacing the previous generation.
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EA Play brought a bounty of new announcements, the biggest being Dead Space remake's official reveal. Little is known about the project as it stands, though EA has since stated that the game will feature content cut from the original. Key development staff from the franchise is also returning, which paints a positive picture for the game's eventual release. However, no release window was announced, so it may be another Dragon Age 4 situation.
That wasn't the only announcement to come from the EA Play conference, though. EA also revealed the Battlefield 2042 Portal, a new feature that will combine several distinct eras, allowing players to, say, face off against a group of World War 2-era German soldiers against modern military combatants. There are questions about balance, but it looks like one of the most promising new additions to come to an FPS game in years.
Finally, Activision's situation has gotten worse in the last week, as employees begin to detail some of the specific abuse that has happened there. The most troubling has been regarding a "Cosby Suite" that was perpetrated by employees at the company during Blizzcon, the details of which are disgusting.
Game Rant Arcade is available now on various podcast services. Listen to the episode directly below or through one of the listed links.
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- Xbox Series X, PS5 Console Shortage Could Last Until 2023
- Dead Space Remake Ann0unced
- Battlefield 2042 Portal Revealed
- Activision Blizzard Update
- Tribes of Midgard
- Death's Door (Update)
- Fallen Knight
- NEO: The World Ends With You
- Which Genre is Winning 2021?
- Can the Games Industry be Fixed?
- What Makes an Iconic Character?
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