"We're acutely aware of the pain our friends, families, team members, players, and communities are experiencing. "Recent events are a heavy reminder of ongoing injustices in society, from the denial of basic human rights to the impact of racism both overt and subtle against people of color," Epic wrote in announcing Season 3's new start date. In a blog post, Epic Games said the timing's just not right to invite fans to get in a celebratory mood. In a string of similar delays, the hugely hyped chance to snag new information on one of the year's biggest pieces of gaming news was by far the most seismic, and Sony's decision - which came early in the week - set the tone for many companies to follow with similar gestures of their own.įortnite is delaying the long-awaited start of its Season 3 and the in-game events that'll close out Season 2. So far, Sony has remained quiet on announcing a new date. Out of respect for the police-involved death of George Floyd, and the nationwide Black Lives Matter protests to compel government to address racial issues in law enforcement and beyond, Sony postponed the heavily promoted PlayStation 5 reveal event that it originally had scheduled for June 4. That doesn't mean fans are lacking for gaming news (there's actually a ton of ground to cover this week) - but the spotlight is shining brightest on how studios are tapping the brakes to reflect on bigger social issues that affect the world beyond the screen. Whether respectfully stepping aside and ceding the moment to the serious news of the past days, or taking a more active role by sharing ways they're contributing, game companies dialed back the typical June hype for upcoming releases this week. We'll even throw in a good old-fashioned board game every now and then!Īs with every corner of the entertainment world, gaming has taken a temporary pause as studios stop to give space for concerns far heavier than video games. Check in each Friday for news (and occasionally even views) on everything from sprawling RPGs to Metroidvania platformers to the latest in VR and free-to-play. Welcome to The Week in Gaming, the place where we pause each week to take a look at the video game news beats both big and small that you might be missing - while also taking a peek around the corner at what's ahead.
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