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CD Projekt marks the 19th anniversary of its first Witcher RPG with a tribute to BioWare: 'Their support helped turn our vision into Geralt’s first interactive adventure'
CD Projekt celebrated the 19th anniversary of its first game, The Witcher, by honoring BioWare for its crucial support in the RPG's development and early promotion. The article also touches on the recent closure of BioWare by Electronic Arts, framing it as a significant loss for the industry.
The Witcher "wouldn't have been possible" without BioWare, CD Projekt Red reminds fans as the RPG turns…
CD Projekt Red celebrated the 19th anniversary of the original The Witcher game, acknowledging the crucial support received from BioWare. BioWare provided CD Projekt Red with their Aurora Engine and assistance at E3, which was instrumental in the development of The Witcher. This collaboration highlights the intertwined history of the two studios, with both finding significant success in the RPG genre.
The Witcher star Doug Cockle recorded all of Geralt's lines for the OG RPG in just 8 days: "My voice was…
Doug Cockle, the voice of Geralt of Rivia, revealed he recorded all lines for the original The Witcher game in just eight days. Despite not having access to the source material, Cockle's performance defined the character. He also confirmed his return for The Witcher 4, which is tentatively targeting a 2028 release.
BioWare's incredible legacy will continue as long as there are RPGs
This article reflects on the significant legacy of BioWare, a studio that has profoundly influenced the RPG genre with titles like Baldur's Gate, Knights of the Old Republic, Mass Effect, and Dragon Age. Despite acknowledging BioWare's own missteps and the detrimental impact of corporate decisions, the author emphasizes the enduring impact of its innovative design choices, storytelling, and representation in games, suggesting its influence will persist as long as RPGs are made.
Diskutera – Vilken rollspelsserie får aldrig ta slut?
This article discusses which role-playing game series players would be most upset to see end. The panel mentions that while BioWare has been shut down, leading to the potential end of Mass Effect and Dragon Age, series like Final Fantasy continue. Other beloved series that players would mourn include The Elder Scrolls, Fallout, The Witcher, Cyberpunk, and The Outer Worlds.
Flashy internal trailer for now-cancelled Mass Effect Universe appears online, following EA's closure of BioWare
An internal trailer for the cancelled Mass Effect Universe game, which was in development at BioWare before its closure, has surfaced online. The trailer showcases a new protagonist, crew, combat, and a brief appearance by Liara, offering a glimpse into what could have been. The cancellation and subsequent layoffs at EA, impacting BioWare and other studios like Respawn, have led to widespread disappointment and anger within the industry and among fans.
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.
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.
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.
CD Projekt boss pays tribute to BioWare for helping bring The Witcher to life 20 years ago: 'BioWare has been a…
CD Projekt joint CEO Michał Nowakowski paid tribute to BioWare following its closure, highlighting the studio's significant role in the history of CD Projekt and the creation of The Witcher. BioWare provided crucial assistance, including lending its engine for The Witcher 1 and sharing booth space at E3.
EA Kills BioWare, Cancels New Mass Effect, Pauses New Sims Game, And All The Other Big EA News That Just Happened
Electronic Arts has confirmed significant layoffs impacting approximately 400 employees and has canceled the next Mass Effect game, leading to the closure of the BioWare studio. Additionally, a new Sims game has been paused, and the Skate title is being scaled back. These changes follow EA's recent $55 billion leveraged buyout by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, with the company aiming to reduce costs and streamline development.
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 and Resident Evil prove that game worlds, not characters, make the best adaptations
Recent adaptations like Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 and the Resident Evil movie demonstrate that focusing on game worlds rather than exact character retellings leads to greater success. By building new stories within established universes like Night City and Raccoon City, these projects retain the spirit of the source material while offering fresh narratives. This approach is proving more effective than direct rehashes, as seen with the critical failure of Silent Hill 2's film adaptation.
CD Projekt Has Officially Begun Work on Project Hadar, but It's Not in Pre-Production Yet
CD Projekt Red has completed the world vision stage for its new intellectual property, Project Hadar. Development has officially begun on turning these concepts into a video game, marking a new phase for the studio's upcoming title.
Henry Cavill brought Geralt voice actor Doug Cockle to a Witcher premiere, but only after the Superman star had to prove…
Voice actor Doug Cockle, the original English voice of Geralt of Rivia, shared an anecdote about being invited to the Netflix Witcher premiere by Henry Cavill. Cockle initially mistook Cavill's outreach for a scam but was eventually convinced and attended the event, where they discussed their shared role. Cavill has since passed the torch to Liam Hemsworth for the role of Geralt.
The Witcher 3 har slagit sitt Steam-rekord för samtidiga spelare
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt has achieved a new peak of nearly 138,000 concurrent players on Steam, surpassing its previous records. This surge in popularity is attributed to the recent release of a free remaster that includes graphical enhancements and gameplay improvements.
Brazil wants to be in "the top five game producers in the world in less than 10 years"
Brazil aims to become one of the top five global game producers within ten years, according to Rodrigo Terra, president of the Brazilian games industry trade body Abragames. The country is focusing on leveraging its culture as a form of soft power and has implemented new legal frameworks and recognized game design professions to foster economic development in the sector.
Why CD Projekt is Boosting Investment into Witcher Franchise
This article discusses how modern gaming habits favor short play sessions over long, uninterrupted ones. It highlights game design elements like natural play units, low re-entry costs, and constant saving as crucial for games to fit into brief windows of time, citing examples like roguelites and quick multiplayer matches.
The Witcher Is Getting the Full-Cast Audiobook Treatment, Following Rise in Audio Drama Popularity
The Witcher franchise is expanding into full-cast audio dramas, with adaptations planned for 2026 and 2027. A prequel novel, Crossroads of Ravens, is already available, and further adaptations of The Last Wish and Sword of Destiny are set for release in November.
The Blood Of Dawnwalker Wants You To Eat The Rich–Literally
The Blood of Dawnwalker distinguishes itself by focusing on class struggle and social commentary rather than traditional upward mobility narratives. Unlike many fantasy RPGs where protagonists rise to power, the game emphasizes the plight of the impoverished and critiques systems of oppression through its vampiric ruling class and blood-tithe regime. This focus on "eating the rich" resonates with modern themes of hypercapitalism and worker precarity.
Witcher Creator Says He’s Open to Unconventional Suggestions for Future Adaptations
Andrzej Sapkowski, the creator of The Witcher, has expressed openness to unconventional ideas for future adaptations of the fantasy series. He cited previous musical productions in Poland and is receptive to suggestions, including potential stage shows similar to Game of Thrones.