What Are the Long-Term Effects of the Coronavirus on the Video Game Industry? – KeenGamer Podcast Ep. 33

In the KeenGamer Podcast Ep. 33, David and Sean talk about the long-term effects of the coronavirus on the video game industry. Could big budget titles like The Last of Us Part 2 and Cyberpunk 2077 be delayed, even with crunch? Will the launches of the Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5 be postponed until next year? Listen to the show to find out what we think.

David Lozada 2020-03-16

Welcome to the KeenGamer Podcast, KeenGamer’s official podcast! Join David Lozada, Sean Rehbein and Tim Ronan as they talk about the week’s hottest news stories and dissect the latest controversy shaking up the video game industry. In the KeenGamer Podcast Ep. 33, the boys talk about the long-term effects of the coronavirus on the video game industry. Could big budget titles like The Last of Us Part 2 and Cyberpunk 2077 be delayed, even with crunch? Will the launches of the Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5 be postponed until next year? Listen to the show to find out what we think.

The crew also discusses their impressions of Castlevania‘s third season, former Nintendo of America head Reggie Fils-Aimé joining GameStop’s board of directors, Horizon Zero Dawn‘s PC announcement, Reporters Without Borders’ Uncensored Library in Minecraft and rumors regarding the Silent Hill franchise. Check out links and timestamps to all of our topics below:

Our impressions of Castlevania‘s third season (00:09:40)

News Stories:

Reggie Fils-Aimé appointed to GameStop board of directors (00:38:30)

Horizon Zero Dawn PC port coming this summer (00:45:40)

The Uncensored Library in Minecraft provides a platform for censored journalists (00:54:21)

Rumors indicate that PlayStation could be bringing back the Silent Hill franchise (and Silent Hills) (01:02:20)

Space Jam 2 set photos have reportedly been leaked (01:17:22)

Topic of the Show:

What are the long-term effects of the coronavirus on the video game industry? (01:22:18)

E3 2020 has been cancelled

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David Lozada

David is a New York City-based writer whose passions include music, anime, cosplay, movies, bike riding, and just being an all-around nerd. He’s always out and about, going to anime and gaming conventions alike across America and posting all of his shenanigans on social media for the world to see. If you bump into him, wherever he may be, don’t be shy to say hello!