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Roman's footage in Cyberpunk: Edgerunners has been spliced together, and it changes how you watch season 2
A fan-created "Roman Cut" video splices together all of Roman's camera footage from Cyberpunk: Edgerunners season 2, offering a new perspective on the narrative. This fan edit highlights how Roman's perspective shifts from a hopeful view of Night City to a nightmarish one and back again, mirroring D.'s journey. The article also notes the series' success on Netflix and confirms season 2 is set in 2078, acting as a sequel to Cyberpunk 2077.
After 10 years, The Witcher 3 Remastered helped me discover a psychedelic quest I'd always managed to miss
A decade after its release, the remastered version of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt has revealed a previously missed, psychedelic quest to the author. This discovery highlights the depth and reactivity of CD Projekt Red's RPG, where completing a contract at a specific time led to a unique chain of events and a memorable quest called 'The Cave of Dreams'. The author praises the game's enduring magic and its ability to still surprise players.
Cyberpunk 2077's new dual wielding has already been modded to include shotguns and rifles, provided you're down to get "janky and wildly overpowered"
Modders have quickly adapted Cyberpunk 2077's new dual-wielding mechanic to allow for combinations of shotguns, assault rifles, and sniper rifles, going beyond the pistols officially supported by CD Projekt Red. While these mods offer a "janky and wildly overpowered" experience, they also highlight the potential for expanded combat options in Night City.
BioWare Is Finished – Where Did It All Go Wrong?
BioWare, a historically influential role-playing game studio, has officially closed down, with Electronic Arts restructuring the studio and laying off developers. The article reflects on the studio's past successes like Baldur's Gate and Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, while also acknowledging its recent failures with Anthem and Dragon Age: The Veilguard, attributing the decline to unsustainable development practices and EA's alleged mismanagement.
Elsewhere is a New Activision Studio Working on an Open-World Game With “Emergent Gameplay”
Activision has established a new studio named Elsewhere, reportedly comprised of industry veterans, to develop an open-world game with a strong focus on emergent gameplay. Job listings indicate the project aims to create believable and reactive experiences within a living world. While AAA games focusing on emergent gameplay have become rarer, titles like Red Dead Redemption 2 and S.T.A.L.K.E.R. are cited as examples.
Mass Effect 5 Took Cues From Larian, CD Projekt RED For Player Agency, Says Former Developer
Former BioWare developers have shared insights into the canceled Mass Effect 5, revealing it aimed for unprecedented player autonomy by drawing inspiration from Larian Studios and CD Projekt RED. Despite the project's cancellation and BioWare's reported shutdown, former employees expressed sadness over the lost potential and praised the talent within the studio.
To Start The New Cyberpunk 2077 Edgerunners 2 Quest, Do These Two Things First
This guide explains how to start the new 'Clampdown' quest in Cyberpunk 2077, themed after the Cyberpunk: Edgerunners anime. Players must first complete the main quest 'The Heist' and then finish at least two gigs for the character Wakako. Upon completion, players will receive a text message from Wakako, unlocking the quest and its associated rewards, including themed gear and a unique weapon.
Cyberpunk 2 Associate Director Says Half of Game's Quest Team Are Former Modders
Pawel Sasko, associate game director for Cyberpunk 2077, revealed that a significant portion of the game's quest development team consists of individuals who were previously modders. CD Projekt Red has actively recruited these modders to contribute to the highly anticipated sequel.
How to start the Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 Clampdown quest in Cyberpunk 2077
This guide explains how to start the Clampdown quest in Cyberpunk 2077, which serves as a tie-in to the Cyberpunk: Edgerunners anime. Players need to complete "The Heist" and two gigs for the fixer Wakako in Japantown, then await a message from her to unlock the mission.
'No other studio in the world did it better' than BioWare at its peak, says former Dragon Age lead writer…
Former BioWare lead writer David Gaider expressed sadness over the studio's closure, reflecting on its peak as an unparalleled institution in game development. He shared fond memories of the positive fan reception to Baldur's Gate 2: Shadows of Amn, which solidified his career choice. The article notes that while the closure was predictable given industry trends, it represents a significant loss for RPG development.
Farewell BioWare, you inspired so many of us, and you deserved so much better than this
BioWare, the acclaimed developer behind Mass Effect, Dragon Age, and Baldur's Gate, has been closed by Electronic Arts. The studio's closure follows a history of critical and commercial disappointments like Mass Effect: Andromeda and Anthem, despite its significant contributions to the RPG genre. The article laments the loss of a studio that shaped industry trends and created deeply emotional experiences for players.
How to start the Clampdown mission in Cyberpunk 2077 2.5 update
This guide explains how to start the new 'Clampdown' mission in Cyberpunk 2077, which is tied to the Edgerunners anime. Players must complete specific story missions like 'The Heist' and 'Playing for Time,' then finish two gigs for the fixer Wakako Okada to receive the quest.
BioWare's cancelled Mass Effect game would've learned from Baldur's Gate 3 and The Witcher to deliver "a level of autonomy and choice that no other game has"
Electronic Arts has closed its BioWare studio partner, impacting around 50 staff who were in pre-production on the next Mass Effect game. A BioWare veteran shared that the cancelled project aimed to deliver unprecedented player autonomy and choice, learning from titles like Baldur's Gate 3 and The Witcher.
Mass Effect 5 was "something special", dev says – it was BioWare's response to what Baldur's Gate 3 and Cyberpunk 2077 devs "were bringing to the table"
Former BioWare developers have shared insights into the canceled Mass Effect 5, describing it as a potentially "special" RPG that aimed to elevate player autonomy and choice. The team reportedly looked to Larian Studios' Baldur's Gate 3 and CD Projekt Red's Cyberpunk 2077 for inspiration. Despite the promising development, the project was ultimately scrapped, leading to disappointment among those involved and the wider gaming community.
Games industry mourns sudden BioWare closure - "Anyone who participated in this travesty should be ashamed"
The gaming industry is mourning the sudden closure of BioWare, a legendary RPG developer, with many former employees and industry peers sharing their sadness and reflecting on the studio's legacy. The closure, which follows significant layoffs across Electronic Arts studios including Respawn and Maxis, has drawn criticism towards EA and those involved in the decision, with many expressing anger that talented developers are left jobless.
Cyberpunk 2077 får nytt innehåll från Edgerunners säsong 2
CD Projekt Red has released a new update for Cyberpunk 2077, adding content inspired by the Cyberpunk: Edgerunners anime. The update includes a new side quest, an equipment set, a radio station, and various cosmetic and gameplay additions. Mod support has also been integrated directly into the game.
The next Mass Effect would have had 'a level of autonomy and choice that no other game has been able to…
A former cinematic supervisor at BioWare, Tony de Waal, has spoken about the ambitious plans for the now-canceled Mass Effect 4, which aimed for unprecedented player autonomy. The studio's closure, part of a restructuring at EA following its acquisition by Saudi Arabia's PIF, has led to layoffs and a shift towards live service games, leaving many talented developers seeking new employment.
Cyberpunk 2077’s Edgerunners 2 Update is Now Live, Patch Notes Revealed
Cyberpunk 2077's latest update, version 2.5, is now live, introducing content related to the Cyberpunk: Edgerunners anime. The update includes a new side quest called "Clampdown," a new gear set, a radio station featuring anime tracks, and various cosmetic additions. It also brings gameplay enhancements like dual-wielding pistols and support for DLSS 4.5 with Multi Frame Generation.
CD Projekt Red has "hired so many modders" that Cyberpunk 2 co-lead says "I think half of the quest team…
CD Projekt Red has significantly integrated modders into its development teams for Cyberpunk 2077 and its upcoming sequel, Cyberpunk 2. According to Cyberpunk 2 associate game director Pawel Sasko, a substantial portion of the quest team comprises former modders. This practice highlights the value of community contributions in game development.
Cyberpunk 2077 Edgerunners 2 Update patch notes
CD Projekt RED has released the patch notes for Cyberpunk 2077 Edgerunners 2, launching October 22. The update introduces dual-wielding for pistols and revolvers, new cyberware, a new side quest, and a radio station featuring music from the Cyberpunk: Edgerunners series. It also adds cross-platform mod support, various quality-of-life improvements, and technology updates including DLSS 4.5 and FSR 3.1 Frame Generation.
