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Weekend PC Download Deals for July 3: Steam Summer Sale continuesThe Steam Summer Sale and other PC gaming storefronts are offering numerous deals on a wide variety of titles. This includes discounts on major releases, indie games, and bundles across platforms like Steam, Epic Games Store, GOG, and Humble Bundle. Several retailers are participating, with prices and availability varying.
Cyberpunk 2077 has now sold more than 40 million copies, 'a testament to what CD Projekt does best'Cyberpunk 2077 has surpassed 40 million copies sold, a significant achievement for CD Projekt following its troubled launch. Co-CEO Michał Nowakowski stated this milestone is a testament to the company's ability to create immersive stories and serves as a strong foundation for future projects, including the Cyberpunk: Edgerunners anime.
EVE Online studio Fenris follows through on yearslong promise to make its in-house game engine fully open sourceFenris Creations, the studio behind EVE Online, has fully open-sourced its in-house Carbon Engine, making its repositories available on GitHub. This move fulfills a long-standing promise and contrasts with the industry trend towards proprietary engines like Unreal Engine. The engine powers EVE Online and EVE Frontier, while Fenris's new FPS project, EVE Vanguard, uses Unreal Engine.- 'A Great Foundation for Our Upcoming Projects in This Universe' — CD Projekt Hails Cyberpunk 2077 as It Hits an Incredible 40 Million Copies SoldCD Projekt announced that Cyberpunk 2077 has sold over 40 million copies worldwide. This milestone represents a 5 million increase since the previous sales update in November.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword is releasing 21 days earlier than expected, possibly cramping The Blood of Dawnwalker's…Capcom has moved up the release date for the Onimusha: Way of the Sword reboot to September 4, from its original September 25 date. This change places it in direct competition with Rebel Wolves' debut action RPG, The Blood of Dawnwalker, instead of Silent Hill: Townfall and Control. The Onimusha reboot has garnered positive impressions, with a recent demo also receiving public acclaim.
The Witcher and Cyberpunk company we've all been calling CD Projekt Red is now officially CD Projekt Red, presumably because they got sick of us calling them CD Projekt RedCD Projekt, the parent company of the development studio CD Projekt Red, has officially unified its brand name to CD Projekt Red. This change aims to improve global brand consistency and player recognition, merging the identities of the distributor founded in 1994 and the studio behind The Witcher and Cyberpunk games founded in 2002.- CD Projekt Becomes CD PROJEKT REDPolish game developer and publisher CD Projekt has officially changed its name to CD PROJEKT RED. The rebranding was reported by GamesIndustry.biz.
CD Projekt rebrand makes things simultaneously simpler and more confusingCD Projekt is rebranding its parent company to CD Projekt Red, consolidating its identity under the name of its game development studio. This move aims to simplify brand recognition globally, though it may create confusion between the corporate entity and its game development operations. The company is working on titles like Cyberpunk 2 and The Witcher 4.
CD Projekt rebrands to CD Projekt RedCD Projekt has officially changed its company name to CD Projekt Red to unify its brand with its primary game development studio. This decision, voted on at the company's general meeting, aims to improve brand consistency and market identification. The company is currently working on The Witcher 4, a sequel to Cyberpunk 2077, and other projects like Project Sirius and Project Hadar.
CD Projekt is rebranding as CD Projekt Red, but confusingly, CD Projekt Red is still CD Projekt RedCD Projekt has officially rebranded to CD Projekt Red, unifying the company and its development studio under a single name. This change aims to streamline brand communication and identification on the global market. The company also reflected on the challenging launch of Cyberpunk 2077, with joint CEO Michał Nowakowski calling it a 'heartbreaking' period for the studio.
CD Projekt boss warns that games made solely by gen AI are already being madeCD Projekt co-CEO Michał Nowakowski has warned that games developed entirely using generative AI are imminent, citing a studio founder who claims to be able to launch games within weeks. While acknowledging the potential for rapid prototyping, Nowakowski expressed doubts about the long-term viability and artistic merit of such titles, contrasting them with games possessing 'soul' and fresh ideas.
CD Projekt boss "knows for a fact" a surge of games made purely with generative AI are coming, but doubts "whether this is really the path to follow"CD Projekt joint CEO Michał Nowakowski believes games made purely with generative AI are inevitable but expresses doubts about this being the optimal development path. He suggests studios should focus on being 'lean and cheap' to navigate the increasingly competitive market, while acknowledging the potential of AI integration in tools like Unreal Engine 6.
CD Projekt joint-CEO says it's "fair" that the studio "lost the faith" of some of its audience after Cyberpunk 2077 launchCD Projekt joint-CEO Michał Nowakowski acknowledged that the studio lost player trust due to the troubled launch of Cyberpunk 2077, stating it's "fair" that some players may never return. He expressed hope that future titles like The Witcher 4, which will utilize Unreal Engine 5, can help regain that trust. Despite the initial issues, Cyberpunk 2077 has since sold over 35 million copies.
The Witcher 4 Studio’s Co-CEO “Has Doubts” If Generative AI is “The Path to Follow” to Make GamesCD Projekt co-CEO Michał Nowakowski expressed doubts about generative AI being the primary path for game development, despite acknowledging its use in productivity areas. He believes AI cannot create games like The Witcher 5 or 6. Other companies like Pocketpair also avoid generative AI, while Crystal Dynamics has used it in early development for Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis.
CD Projekt Co-CEO Doesn’t Want to “Flood the Market” With Games: “Not Planning to Grow in That Way”CD Projekt co-CEO Michał Nowakowski stated the company does not plan to "flood the market" with games or grow by releasing titles annually. Instead, the focus remains on creating high-quality games and leveraging existing intellectual properties, including a remake of The Witcher 1 and new projects like Project Sirius and Project Hadar.- 8 Open World Games to Finish Before GTA 6 Drops | TAGThis guide helps busy adults prioritize their open-world game backlogs before the release of Grand Theft Auto 6. It suggests finishing Red Dead Redemption 2 and Cyberpunk 2077 first, followed by Elden Ring if time permits, and offers triage rules for deciding which games to complete or abandon based on playtime and completion percentage.
Rykte: ett gratis Witcher-spel med co-op är på gångA rumor suggests CD Projekt is developing a free-to-play Witcher game with co-op features for PC and mobile platforms. The game is reportedly set in the year 1230 and allows players to create and customize their own witcher, focusing on skillful combat and monster hunting.
Games Inbox: What is happening to Xbox and can it recover?Readers express significant concern over the future of Xbox, citing massive layoffs, studio closures, and a perceived lack of direction from Microsoft. There is widespread pessimism about Xbox's ability to recover from its current struggles, with some suggesting it's past the point of no return. The discussion also touches on other gaming news, including the upcoming release of Forgotlings, the secrecy surrounding the Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake, and opinions on Grand Theft Auto 5's themes.
New The Witcher spin-off in development claims report but not for consolesA new free-to-play co-op action RPG set in The Witcher universe is reportedly in development, targeting PC and mobile platforms. This unannounced title is separate from The Witcher: Project Sirius and is rumored to be developed by Scopely, known for mobile games like Monopoly Go!. The game is said to be set in the year 1230 and will allow players to create and customize their own witcher.
Witcher devs' Project Hadar will make you feel all of the open-world emotions, a new job ad suggests, though sorry it still isn't a cosmic Japanese horror gameA new job listing suggests CD Projekt's mysterious Project Hadar will be an emotional, open-world experience. While not a cosmic horror game set in feudal Japan as previously speculated, the project aims to evoke strong emotions in players. CD Projekt joint-CEO Michał Nowakowski stated that Hadar is currently an IP concept with prototyping underway, with a decision on full game development to be announced later.