Game Reviews Exposed: Black Panther, Cyberpunk 2, & More

Join Hodey Johns on the Red, White and Rude podcast as he explores the latest video game industry updates. This episode covers the cancellation of the Black Panther game and Cliffhanger Studios’ closure, the announcement of Cyberpunk 2 with a new Chicago setting, Ubisoft’s controversial rehiring of Charlie Guillemot, and a glowing review of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, a potential game of the year. Hodey also reveals insider insights on how video game reviews work, shedding light on industry practices.

Chapters:
00:01:04 Hodey’s Background in Video Game Journalism
00:02:04 Black Panther Game Cancellation
00:06:49 Marvel’s Post-Endgame Gaming Struggles
00:09:01 Iron Man Game and Marvel’s Secret Projects
00:12:15 Cyberpunk 2 Announcement and New Setting
00:17:36 CD Projekt Red’s Development Challenges
00:24:39 Ubisoft’s Charlie Guillemot Returns
00:31:20 Tencent’s Investment in Ubisoft
00:33:50 Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Review
00:46:21 How Video Game Reviews Work
00:56:11 Impact of The Last of Us Part 2 on Reviews