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Far Cry 4 Director Responds to TV Boss Claiming Game Stories Are Pointless

April 29, 2026
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Far Cry 4 Director Responds to TV Boss Claiming Game Stories Are Pointless

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Far Cry 4 creative director Alex Hutchinson criticized Noah Hawley's comments suggesting video game cutscenes are irrelevant to storytelling. Hawley, preparing a new Far Cry series, argued that games' gameplay-focused structure makes adapting their narrative difficult. Hutchinson countered that players remain deeply engaged with stories even when skipping cinematics, emphasizing that fans want their love for games respected rather than dismissed.

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