In a somewhat surreal interview with creative director Clint Hocking, both he and BBC journalist Marc Cieslak spoke in the game itself. This included d🌟iscussion on why London was chosen, as well as what impact the political charge around the U.K. will have on the game.
The interview takes place in a simulated Piccadilly Circus, with Cieslak clarifying that he was reporting from the world of Watch Dogs Legion. The beginnin♔g of the video shows Cieslak's face being captured with appropriate marker dots and a "head rig" 💧for the purposes of the interview.
As well, the video illustrates motion capture of Cieslak and Hocking𒀰 in the studio. The video can be seen below.
Hocking is first asked about the decision to use London as the setting for Watch Dogs Legion. Hocking responded by saying that London's cultural history an🍎d landmarks that many desire were factored in to the decision to seꦑt the game in a dystopian London.
Hocking was then asked about the divisive Brexit event and how it could frustrate players of the game. Hocking said that providing commentary on the world's current events and context, such as Brexit, is the obligation of the developer. Further ore, Hocking stated that Watch Dogs Legion should have some significance in light of the events that impact the players in ♛the real world.
Finally, Cieslak reminds Hocking that the game has been in development🎐 for four years. As many events have occurred in those four years, Cieslak asked if any of them have been included in the game to one degree or another. Hocking mentioned that these events are taken into account, and points of interest include things like air drone and self-driving vehicle regulations.
Watch Dogs Legion does have to manage a balancing act. Many gamers are disillusioned by politics and want none of it in gaming, but it would also be silly to have a game about the modern day set in London ignore Brexit. As Brexit is one of the biggest and most divisive occurrences in recent political history, it will have to be handled carefully to appeal to all consumers of Watch Dogs Legion.
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