The PowerSwitch – Far Cry 5 and the Cult of Sad Takes – Episode 27

TODAY on The PowerSwitch – Gaming’s Call-In Talk Radio Show: Far Cry 5 has been revealed and its American setting brings out the worst hot take opinions, What Remains of Edith Finch surprises as one of this year’s top indie games, first impressions of the ARMS Global Testpunch, Monster Hunter XX confirmed for Nintendo Switch, early thoughts on Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia, Disgaea 5 brings its PS4 trophy list to Switch, a Headline Roundup with Red Dead Redemption 2 delayed to 2018, Capcom testing the Switch reception waters with Street Fighter 2, Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle marketing assets leak, Microsoft’s streaming service is now called Mixer, and Tom Holland is tapped to star as young Nathan Drake in the Uncharted movie

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SEGMENTS

  • (3:41) – Main Topic: Far Cry 5 and the Cult of Sad Takes
    • Far Cry 5 revealed
    • Development history and political context
    • Taking offense with the game
    • My thoughts and hopes
  • (15:45) – Caller: Doba (Kansas)
  • (24:38) – Caller: Videogameguru64 (Illinois)
    • Far Cry 5 gut reaction
    • ARMS Global Testpunch first impressions
    • Monster Hunter XX confirmed for Nintendo Switch
    • Early thoughts on Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia
    • Disgaea 5 brings PS4 trophies to Switch
    • Plug: One more weekend of Global Testpunch
  • (37:26) – Headline Roundup
    • Red Dead Redemption 2 delayed to 2018
    • Capcom testing Switch reception waters with Street Fighter 2
    • Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle marketing materials leak
    • Microsoft’s streaming service is now called Mixer
    • Tom Holland tapped as young Nathan Drake for Uncharted movie
  • (43:10) – Outro

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Peter Spezia

Editor-in-Chief at Rhymes With Asia
Speaking into a microphone about nerd culture is a passion project for Peter Spezia, formerly known as SMYNYouko. Peter has been an Internet broadcaster since 2007, with past shows including Show Me Your News and WTF, Pokémon. His latest ventures include hosting The PowerSwitch - gaming's call-in talk radio show - and writing for RhymesWithAsia.com. A University of Michigan alum, Peter lives in the Great Lakes State with his wife Rachel as he works in video production for FCA US LLC. When he isn't keeping track of the latest video game industry news, Peter is either playing the guitar or staying fit.