Unlike those other developers who totally did man. They changed, man! THEY CHANGED! MAAAAAAAAAAAAAN! You might have seen a report yesterday that CD Projekt Red, the developers behind The Witcher franchise and the upcoming Cyberpunk 2077 were just about ready to become a studio operating under Electronic Arts.
That story was of course, complete nonsense. It all started here at DSOGaming, where apparently a source from CD Projekt Red had told them that “management is probably talking with Electronic Arts about a potential takeover.”
“I’m employee of CD Projekt Red and I have some bad news to share with you,” the phantom employee said.
Electronic Arts representatives are currently visiting our studio and meeting with top management. We are not going to release any game soon, so for sure it’s not about any publishing deal, so the only possible reason for EA guys being here is that they want to buy us.
That statement is of course, complete poppycock, as Community Lead and Website Co-ordinator at CD Projekt Red Marcin Momot quickly shot the quotes down:
@astreamz Just bumped into Marcin Iwi?ski – it was new to him. I guess the “informer” has better insight than the @CDPROJEKTRED founder. 🙂
— Marcin Momot (@Marcin360) September 14, 2015
Thing is, CD Projekt Red is a studio that has been approached several times in the past by other publishers. Back in June, the studio told Gamespot that it was being approached by companies for acquisition on a “regular basis”.
But CDPR is in a good position right now. The Witcher 3 wasn’t just a critical hit with audiences around the world. It was a financial success, with the game being responsible for the bulk of the $62.5 million profit that the studio made in the last financial period.
CD Projekt Red is experiencing great success while staying independent. And that’s the dream of just about any studio around.
Last Updated: September 15, 2015
oVg NOT SURE IF...
September 15, 2015 at 10:34
BWAHAHAHAHAHA A national Polish treasure that even had the Prime-minister of Poland personally congratulate them, sell out to an empty soulless American Captain Corporate…
Where the hell did this rumor sprout from? Donald Trumps Wig?
WitWolfy
September 15, 2015 at 10:36
He will make gaming “great again”. LOL
oVg NOT SURE IF...
September 15, 2015 at 10:37
Imagine all those Mexican coders working under minimum wage at Donald HQ 🙂 Even the KONAMI employees would be swimming to America for a green card 🙂
RinceThis
September 15, 2015 at 15:29
hahahaha
Splooshypooh
September 15, 2015 at 10:34
Good on them 😀
WitWolfy
September 15, 2015 at 10:35
http://www.asicentral.com/images/blogs/grumpy-good.jpg
Kromas untamed
September 15, 2015 at 10:38
Now if only they would give their loyal customers the ability to switch to steam. The promote choice but then again they don’t follow through.. My gog galaxy version still won’t install the latest patches/dlc even with a few formats/reinstalls under the belt.
And yes I had no choice because the CE was only available as a galaxy version.
So screw them. I like my DRM.
Support steam. They work!
WitWolfy
September 15, 2015 at 10:39
The “PC master race” strikes again..
Kromas untamed
September 15, 2015 at 10:40
Indeed.
Captain JJ Fantasticus
September 15, 2015 at 10:45
I was also a bit disappointed that my hard copy only activated on GOG Galaxy. Interestingly, the BT games website actually said that it activates on Steam as well.
They didn’t even reply to my email when I told them it may mislead people.
Kromas untamed
September 15, 2015 at 10:48
I wouldn’t mind it so much if it actually worked. Friend invites are a nightmare. None of my games actually ever update or install properly and the backup files get deleted by galaxy just because. I mean if you are going to content with Valve at least steal some of their features first. They have been at it for the better part of the century The only other app that is nearly as competent as Steam is Battle.net.
Captain JJ Fantasticus
September 15, 2015 at 10:51
Battle.net actually does work well.
I agree what you say though. Uplay is a damn nightmare when it comes to multiplayer yet they insist on making some of their games always-online.
I’m working through my Ubisoft backlog now and if I had a Randela for each time one of the players in a game dropped because of Uplay I’d be able to buy a new game each month (on Steam, of course)
Kromas untamed
September 15, 2015 at 10:53
The only issue I have with battle.net is that the account management is accessed via the web. They could have easily integrated it into battle.net.
Alien Emperor Trevor
September 15, 2015 at 10:51
Apparently they’ve fixed the friend invite thing in the newest client update. I wouldn’t know though #foreverSP
I got hit with the server error updating bug with W3. Really irritating, you literally can’t update a thing, dl any DLC or even validate your files. So I uninstalled, will try starting from scratch this weekend, if my line plays along properly.
Kromas untamed
September 15, 2015 at 10:52
That is my issue and I have tried everything even downloading the game after a complete format.
Alien Emperor Trevor
September 15, 2015 at 10:56
It’s something I kinda need to get sorted out seeing as I’d like to install the expansion hehe.
Captain JJ Fantasticus
September 15, 2015 at 10:55
I’ve only got Admiral and Mossel on Galaxy, but never really used it to interact with anyone.
That’s what Steam is there for. I don’t even think I own an MP on Galaxy.
Mossel
September 15, 2015 at 13:53
haha I also only got you and Admiral! The sad reality is these days I am more on Origin than steam because of Battlefield 4, and the fact that my ping is below 60ms or a change! Need to cash in on it while it lasts.
Captain JJ Fantasticus
September 15, 2015 at 16:24
My sad reality is that I’m more on Uplay than Steam…but I blame The Crew. It may be a super arcade racer…but add a friend to co-op with and you’ve got a 5000sqkm map to screw around on. Endless hours of fun.
I don’t get that kind of ping….well….ever.
Mossel
September 15, 2015 at 19:26
I also spent quite some time on there playing FC4. One cool thing about Uplay is the option to not update your game. After I launch FC4 it usually asks do I want to update, then I just say no and continue offline.
Captain JJ Fantasticus
September 16, 2015 at 07:59
That is pretty cool. Didn’t even know that.
Simon
September 15, 2015 at 10:53
Thing about steam is you love it when you have a moderately fast internet connection otherwise its a pain. I mean a mate while in holiday in India bought final Fantasy fantasy XIII and XIII-2 he came home recently installed it and after installing a whopping 50GB of updates awaited him (it was already installed) and he had a capped 1 mb line; of course you can’t play the game until you have updated
Kromas untamed
September 15, 2015 at 10:56
Thing is. We can’t blame steam for our backwater 3rd world internet problems. We are sorta in the minority here.
Simon
September 15, 2015 at 11:04
not blaming steam per se just having to use it while on a crappy internet line is a pain, would like the opportunity to put off the update though, if you wanna play online then you have to update otherwise you should be able to play
Captain JJ Fantasticus
September 15, 2015 at 11:05
I agree with you on this. That’s one thing Steam can learn from GOG Galaxy
Brady miaau
September 15, 2015 at 11:22
Steam does seem to update itself an awful lot, though, which annoys me no end.
Kromas untamed
September 15, 2015 at 11:30
They are working quite hard to add new features. I usually sit on the beta builds so I have at least two updates a day. 🙂
Captain JJ Fantasticus
September 15, 2015 at 10:42
I think the guys over at CDPR are smarter than this. Selling out to EA is pretty much just throwing your years of hard work down the drain, with you name along with it.
Alien Emperor Trevor
September 15, 2015 at 10:43
OR they want to expand the number of EA titles on GOG.
OR they want to try integrating Origin with Galaxy.
AND he forgot CDPR already work with EA on a number of things.
Kromas untamed
September 15, 2015 at 10:44
Integrating GOG with steam and scrapping galaxy would be the best thing they could do.
Alien Emperor Trevor
September 15, 2015 at 10:46
No it wouldn’t. The best would be having a good, optional, integration for MP, etc. So people who wanted to do that could, and the rabid anti-DRM crowd can opt out.
Splooshypooh
September 15, 2015 at 10:47
All the upvotes for you good sir!!!
Kromas untamed
September 15, 2015 at 10:51
I meant you can either download the game via GoG DRM free (like you always could) or just run it through steam. Galaxy is shit.
Alien Emperor Trevor
September 15, 2015 at 10:55
So was Steam, so was Origin, and even those aren’t perfect – I’m prepared to give it a bit of time. Hopefully it improves like those did, and doesn’t just keep stuffing up like Unoplay.
Kromas untamed
September 15, 2015 at 10:57
Steam was shit but basic functionality worked day 1. Galaxy has yet to work and Origin actually shipped as a Beta. So no.
Captain JJ Fantasticus
September 15, 2015 at 10:47
I must say, there are a few things about the Galaxy that Steam can learn from. Like being able to play a game even if it needs an update and then letting said update download in the background WHILE you play.
But on Steam you can’t even change your audio settings in your game if it hasn’t updated.
Kromas untamed
September 15, 2015 at 10:50
That was actually a very old blizzard updater feature before battle.net. And it really does not phase me that much. Only new games or ea games have plenty updates.
Captain JJ Fantasticus
September 15, 2015 at 10:52
It bothers me actually. I would hate it to come back from work, switch on my pc to jump into Witcher 3 and ….sorry…there’s a 3Gb update. You’re not playing tonight.
Kromas untamed
September 15, 2015 at 10:55
But that happens very rarely. I mean you don;t get a 3gb update for Witcher 3 every single day. I can live with playing other games for a bit while the game updates. Was updating contagion the other day while playing Mad Max and watching some anime in between.
Captain JJ Fantasticus
September 15, 2015 at 10:58
Unfortunately Murphy hates me, so it usually happens every time when I’m really in the mood for a specific game. :/
I’ve never used Galaxy for MP though and the only reason why I have the Galaxy for W3 is because I had no choice.
Captain JJ Fantasticus
September 15, 2015 at 10:45
Oh shush you
Knowles2
September 15, 2015 at 15:49
Exactly what I was thinking.
Galbedir
September 15, 2015 at 10:50
Pssh! CD Projekt RED would NEVER sell out! They are the one studio around which still believes in good games, for the story, the immersion….the art, and not just to make money. The day CDPR allows EA to buy them out, is the day I quit gaming for good.
WitWolfy
September 15, 2015 at 11:33
Those first two sentences reminded me of Bioware back in the day… Brings a tear to my eye…
Splooshypooh
September 15, 2015 at 11:02
OMG that header 😛
Captain JJ Fantasticus
September 15, 2015 at 11:03
I know, right?
Why would Geralt wear that armour when he can use Ursine armour? 😉
Splooshypooh
September 15, 2015 at 11:05
😛
I actually started a NewGame+ a few days ago, My Superior Ursine weapons are now being overtaken by the blackjacks and rusty swords the bandits drop :/
Captain JJ Fantasticus
September 15, 2015 at 11:08
Oh wow. That’s…kind of sad.
I haven’t bothered with the NewGame+
I’ve got such a huge backlog that I’m trying to work through, plus I’ve not reinstalled The Witcher 3 yet since I formatted my pc.
Splooshypooh
September 15, 2015 at 11:09
So sad bro :'(
I’m hoping i can make the other witcher school gear once i’ve found the diagrams and i’ve leveled up a bit.
Admiral Chief Returns
September 15, 2015 at 11:26
I’ve got the legendary basic griffon armour now, and it is far better than the Mastercrafted versions of anything
Splooshypooh
September 15, 2015 at 11:27
Do you have to keep the original armor he wears in the beginning to make those?
Admiral Chief Returns
September 15, 2015 at 11:33
Nope, melted those for my runes
WitWolfy
September 15, 2015 at 11:36
Wanna hear something funny?? I leveled myself to 35 with awesome armour and swords before finishing my first play through.. Started my second play through on Death March and cant even get pass the first Grython contract.
Even at LVL 37 I cant beat this POS.. FML…
Admiral Chief Returns
September 15, 2015 at 11:41
I know the feels dude, level 44 Witcher taken down in 3 bites from pack of wolves…of level 35
Death March is kak moeilik
Splooshypooh
September 15, 2015 at 11:44
Hahahaha! EXACTLY the same here. Was planning on taking on the Griffin tonight. :/
Admiral Chief Returns
September 15, 2015 at 11:46
I’m a bit further in with my NG+. And on the higher difficulty, the enemies are FAR more aggressive
Admiral Chief Returns
September 15, 2015 at 11:25
I know the feeling dude
Admiral Chief Returns
September 15, 2015 at 11:42
Wolf or GTFO
Captain JJ Fantasticus
September 15, 2015 at 12:01
Ursine or GTFOOO!
Alien Emperor Trevor
September 15, 2015 at 12:27
What a bunch of noobs. FELINE FTW!
Captain JJ Fantasticus
September 15, 2015 at 13:36
You pansies with your light-weight armour.
Alien Emperor Trevor
September 15, 2015 at 13:57
Can you even dodge a wrench, bro?
Captain JJ Fantasticus
September 15, 2015 at 16:23
I can dodge your face!
Mossel
September 15, 2015 at 13:58
Yes!! Didn’t see your comment, but I also rate the Feline armour!
Mossel
September 15, 2015 at 13:52
Ursine, I got the Feline armour, nice and light! Actually I have most of the armour, just enver use the rest.
Ryanza
September 15, 2015 at 11:10
Let’s see. CDP has GOG. GOG sells digital games with no DRM of older games that works on newer operating systems. Over the years more people has become aware of GOG. As DRM is taking over this world, GOG is becoming popular with the non-DRM crowd. Newer games are always being released on GOG like the excellent Pillars of Eternity and Banished, to name a few.
And then CDP has a developing studio called CDPRed. Three good games released. Awareness at an all time high. Cyberpunk 2077 a highly anticipated game. I mean highly anticipated by many, that trailer just did magic.
Plus CDP is run by Polish people.
Sell to EA. lol. Fuck EA.
Don’t Support DRM. Cyberpunk 2077 is coming.
Ryanza
September 15, 2015 at 11:13
Fuck EA for turning all our beloved games to shit. Fuck EA for turning all our beloved developers to shit.
Don’t Support EA with your money.
Captain JJ Fantasticus
September 15, 2015 at 11:16
I support this statement
Brady miaau
September 15, 2015 at 11:21
My name is Commander Shepard and
Captain JJ Fantasticus
September 15, 2015 at 11:40
I need to start ME2 this weekend. Or maybe Thursday since I’m off then….
Admiral Chief Returns
September 15, 2015 at 11:41
OR, start Witcher 3 with NewGame+
Captain JJ Fantasticus
September 15, 2015 at 12:01
Nah. New Game+ doesn’t intrigue me at all.
Mossel
September 15, 2015 at 13:58
Do it!!!
Marcus
September 15, 2015 at 11:38
As much as I would like to agree with the hole EA thing, not buying their games or games that use some sort of DRM system would leave me to play a load of crap I don’t like.
And it’s funny how most, not all, people that say don’t support DRM can’t even remember the last time the actually paid for as game or movie.
So yeah, don’t support money hungry corporations that simply don’t give a fuck and steal their products. Sounds about right.
Ryanza
September 15, 2015 at 13:46
DRM has nothing to do with stopping pirates. Listen to me. You mentioning pirates and stealing and most, with your drm argument, it shows how much you believe their bullshit.
Listen to me. DRM has nothing to do about stopping the pirates. DRM is all about devaluing the video game product. Once you enter that code (video game products are turning into codes) the value of that video game product you have bought turns to $0. From $60 to $0. That is what DRM is about.
The last EA game I bought was SimCity 5, always onlne DRM. I didn’t like the game and I can not sell it.
Let’s say SimCity 5 was released on consoles. That game would have been sold the day after I bought it.
If you look at the way Xbox One was announced, the heavy push to get full DRM for consoles. That was not about stopping pirates. That was all about devaluing the video game for console product.
The Witcher 3 video game product, I can sell it if I don’t like it. But I like it and won’t sell it. That is why you shouldn’t support DRM.
I haven’t bought EA games in years and trust me, I’ve not missed a damn thing.
But hey, if you are ok to piss your money away on video game products where companies like EA takes all that value from the product and leaving you with a $0 video game product. Then by all means support DRM.
But I for one like products to have value. Value that has a chance to build over time.
Don’t Support DRM.
Marcus
September 15, 2015 at 14:02
It has everything to do with stealing property. I do not argue the fact that as soon as you buy the game you loose the full value of the game as it can’t be resold, and yes, that’s enough reason to say “don’t support DRM.” But that’s just a side effect of why it was installed in the 1st place.
If you could honestly say that piracy has not effected gaming companies too the point where they have too take action, well, then I will jump on the bandwagon with you.
Yes, it’s not right that you loose out the moment you buy a game, its also not right that there are pirated copy’s of a game 2 hours after the release. And I don’t see a company like EA or pirates meeting each other halfway.
How far would you go to protect your product?
Ryanza
September 15, 2015 at 14:46
You do know that there has been research into piracy. And what always comes back is that the amount of people who pirate video games is not that large compared to the paying customer. And secondly from research into piracy, a large number of those who do pirate video games, tends to buy more video games than those who don’t pirate.
So one, there is not a lot of people pirating. And two, those who are pirating buys more products than those who don’t pirate. Researched information.
The Witcher 3 with no DRM sells 4 million copies in 2 weeks. in 6 weeks they sold 6 million copies.
So do you think that the piracy numbers are higher than the selling numbers. Do you think the witcher 3 was pirated 10 million times on the day of release.
The piracy numbers of video games are nowhere near the selling numbers.
Piracy doesn’t really affect these big publishers. Every time these big publishers has used “fight against piracy” they have implemented fucked up shit, like devaluing of the product and then people like you, oh no it’s to fight piracy, when piracy has never been a fucking concern.
But hey, if you believe that video game corporations are truthful and honest with the public. Then support DRM like your corporate masters instructed you to do.
Piracy:
If you comparing pirates and consumers, you will find that there are not that many pirates.
Those who pirate consume more than those for don’t pirate.
Piracy helps with awareness.
those are the main points.
Don’t Support DRM
Marcus
September 15, 2015 at 15:35
“Ultimately, the core truth about piracy is that there is no apparent truth. The industry is reluctant to speak up, offer hard facts and deliver solid evidence of wrong doings, and pirates spit out increasingly specious arguments in favor of their illegal activities. What is clear is that piracy is a negative force in the industry and that transparency may well be a step in the right direction.” – Tamsin Oxford
Read that a long time ago and could not agree more with that. It’s always just a few that fucks shit up for the rest of us.
It’s funny how people are warned about being fed bullshit from corporations yet eat up all the crap from people that does nothing to contribute to the industry.
I’m not here to try and make up your mind about DRM, hell, I don’t “own” a single digital game. My point here is this: Don’t ONLY blame big companies for DRM, it takes 2 parties to start a war. So hows this for a ending…
Don’t support DRM or piracy.
SargonTheRebornBatpanda
September 15, 2015 at 15:42
You have gone and done it dude. You have just started something. You see, when you used an actual quote (which shows some level of research) you actually started a chain of events that would eventually lead to a butterfly somewhere being torn in half by a flying RhinoMonkey.
But for the meantime, please notice Ryanza’s lack of actual peer-reviewed evidence in his forthcoming (read: all) comment.
Marcus
September 15, 2015 at 15:49
Oh no fuck that!!! I’m out!!
Fuck EA and don’t support DRM!!!!
Sorry sorry sorry sorry………
Ryanza
September 15, 2015 at 17:28
I am not the fact giver. I am not the person to search the net to give quotes here in my comments. But I do read what’s out there. Both sides of the fence. So when I mention something it’s based on information I picked up along the line. So if I say something, go google the shit for yourself, if you must know. Or don’t do that and be a dick and try to make fun of me. lack of actual peer reviewed evidence. I’m not here to prove shit to you nor anyone here. I have never tried to prove shit on here.
I’m just a voice of a different point of view that would other wise not be represented on here. I try to go against the normal shit people will comment about and bring in a different thought.
But hey. get on your high horse and make comments directed at a person. make fun and jokes about the person. play to your lazygamer comment section audience. I that’s why I don’t know who the fuck you are, nor do I actually know what you have to say on here. But it seems Ryanza is one of your topics. I’m glad I’ve made such an impact on you. If only you could impress me by writing your own comments and saying something worthwhile or not. Don’t let the base of your comments be based on directing comments at people in reply to their comments that was not based nor directed at you.
Say something that no1 will agree with. try it. oh ryanza is an assholes, that’s lazy, it’s weak, and it’s easy to get likes. If you want to be that guy. lol.
SargonTheRebornBatpanda
September 15, 2015 at 18:46
Note: My comment merely present an observed trend in your comments to refrain from using evidence to support your claims. I see that that trend has not changed, and now the material you alledge to read (but don’t provide/reference/quote) should be enough for us to support your claims.
I don’t know how that makes me a dick. But if actually wanting evidence to support wild claims and conspiracies makes me a dick, then colour me the penis all you want. Better that than the alternative. 🙂
Ryanza
September 15, 2015 at 17:04
Don’t blame big companies for DRM. lol. DRM is not about piracy nor has it ever been. Piracy was used to implement DRM. And if you look at just before they announced the Xbox One, you know to implement DRM again, piracy and second-hand games were attacked.
It’s about devaluing of video game products. And you better believe that.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OOFDHEYvpwU
SargonTheRebornBatpanda
September 15, 2015 at 15:40
I honestly think I’m going to go buy an EA game today. Because up until now, I didn’t support EA at all. But this sort of closed minded nonsense is the reason why I’m going to get back into bed with EA.
Ooooooooooooh. EA. Did you just whisper *microtransactions into my ear again? Oooooooooh. EA STOP! Don’t just throw that word around! You know what it does to me!
Marcus
September 15, 2015 at 15:59
HAHAHAHAHA!!!
You rebel, you. 😉
Ryanza
September 15, 2015 at 16:54
Thank you for making a comment at me. You know directing your own shit onto me.
Your name is synonyms with what… I don’t know. Who are you.. I don’t know. But thank you for having an opinion about me and taking the time to reply those opinions about me at my comments. Because I do the same to your comments right. No wait I don’t. I don’t know what you write about. I don’t care what you write about. Nor will I take the time to reply shit to your comments.
By your comments, I mean the shit that you write on your own and not under, let’s say, my comments. Just having to say that, oh god what a waste of time.
Oh when people have to direct stupid shit at me as a person. But hey. I guess we need assholes to make fun of other people. Just so long as i’m not one of those people. I guess.
SargonTheRebornBatpanda
September 15, 2015 at 18:40
Thank you for making a comment at an article about (the Witcher 3). You know (are now?) directing your own shit onto me.
Your name is synonyms (synonymous?) with what… I don’t know. Who are you.. I don’t know. But thank you for having an opinion about (the Witcher 3) and taking the time to reply those opinions about (the Witcher 3) at (the Witcher 3 articles). Because I do the same to your (articles) right..
Etc etc. You see how that goes? You have the same right to make a comment about an article as I do to reply to your comments on that article.
😛
And really all I did was say
Support EA.
Support DRM.
Don’t support the madness.
*Edit: I’m an asshole now? 😛 THANKS!
Admiral Chief Returns
September 15, 2015 at 11:34
And with GOG Galaxy becoming better and better, I’m happy
ZA Ludomusicologist
September 15, 2015 at 16:48
Finally, a game that takes the shine away from American corporations! I’m playing The Witcher 3 now – almost the best game I’ve ever played. Although the guards are more boring than Skyrim’s guards 🙁