Quoted from epthegeek:"At about 40 light-years (235 trillion miles) from Earth, the system of planets is relatively close to us, "
Nasa has a weird perspective on "relatively close". Even if we COULD go the speed of light, it's still 40 years.
It is quite simple really. Made deposit on Predator & MG in 2012 before being launched into outer space. Will be phoning home in 35 years to verify the games arrived safely.