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Witcher 3 sold 4 million copies in the first 2 weeks!
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GHG
Member
He clearly lives in a world where Skyrim and Oblivion don't exist.
They are already planned.
http://news.yahoo.com/polish-fantasy-witcher-given-english-book-deal-171002321.html
Yeah googled around myself and got the impression that Skyrim did over 8 in its first 2 weeks. Its over 20 million now though. Witcher 3 wont reach 20, but realistically, i hope it can get 10-12 million total when everything is said and done. Witcher 3 didnt recieve the same market push that Skyrim did, but I think word of mouth and the fantastic reception can give the sales a long tail.
Krappadizzle
Member
I'd agree. It's the first great multi-plat game of the generation. Only took two years before our next gen consoles started giving us experiences we couldn't play previously.
paragonpro
Banned
It's not a stretch to say this is one of the greatest rpg's of all time, good for them.
While this is true,
a) They've been selling their stock
b) They dissolved their shareholder alliance (which required them to vote the same way etc)
c) Co-founder Kicinski (brother of the CEO) lost interest in games and is now innovating elsewhere. Recently he invested (started?) in openbooks.com which is like GOG for books.
Fine Ham Abounds
Member
Remember when RPGs were those niche games the dweebs played
Mendax
Member
yah now everyone is a dweeb
What, you mean like 20 years ago or something?
BlackNinja
Banned
Nah. Just unlock Ciri as a playable character in the DLC. Why wait several years for W4 to play as Ciri?
Denton
Member
Ok, so what does all this mean? Are they going to sell out? Are they a possible target for aquisition ? Like if say Actard or Bethesda decided to buy them, could they go to warsaw stock exchange and get them ?
Led_Zeppelin
Member
Best game of the year so far, at least until I get to try MGSV. Gotta love The Witcher 3.
BlackNinja
Banned
CDPR > Bioware now.
Bioware has lost their RPG touch ever since getting bought by EA and trying to make their own uninspiring D&D world. A shame.
Bioware has lost their RPG touch ever since getting bought by EA and trying to make their own uninspiring D&D world. A shame.
jim2point0
Banned
I hear it's a pretty good looking game, too.
hobblygobbly
Member
With zero DRM too. If you make a good game, you'll move units. There's never an excuse for DRM. Well deserved, TW3 set a benchmark in a couple of areas that all future RPGs will now be held to.
Yeah, I've heard that argued, and can definitely see where people are coming from. Witcher 1 really is a fantastic role-playing, does choice so well, but I found the combat downright bizarre lol. I should have modded the game, but I didn't know about them at the time. I will agree though, W3 does feel like the W1 in some ways. I remember when I was in the swamps of Velen, felt like I was playing The Witcher 1 with insane graphics lol.
Le_Samourai
Banned
Deserved, great game.
Witcher 1 and 2 are both brilliant in different ways.
Witcher 1 should be viewed as a game changing game for RPGs.
Sure they could, but I don't think they'd let them buy it unless it was a hostile takeover.
Shareholders:
Marcin Iwiński 13.28%
Michał Kiciński 12.93%
PKO Towarzystwo Funduszy Inwestycyjnych S.A. 9.48%
Piotr Nielubowicz 6.30%
MetLife Powszechne Towarzystwo Emerytalne Spółka Akcyjna (dawniej AMPLICO PTE) 5.27%
AVIVA Otwarty Fundusz Emerytalny Aviva BZ WBK 5.20%
The rest is < 5% so is not reported.
So co-founders have 25%, the rest are investment funds and individuals.
Obliterator
Member
Most beautiful game of all time imo on PC. I realize thats not true from a technical standpoint but the overall art and image are just astonishing. Even after over 50 hours with this game I find myself seeing vistas that just blow me away constantly
I see CD Projekt Red as the most talented AAA wrpg developer of the last few years and this game seems to prove the point. They aren't perfect just like everyone else as they aren't up to par with From Software in making top tier action combat system. However, they are more talented than Bethesda and Bioware in the AAA space (and overall among western rpg developers).
Obsidian aren't even close to being as good in terms of tech while Bioware and Bethesda can't match their writing or artists. The indies wrpg studio don't have the money of infrastructure in place to compete in the AAA space. CDPR can actually put out an AAA caliber game with great tech / graphics, sporting an excellent art style and solid writing and storyline. It's only on the gameplay side of things that they still need to improve, but so must every wrpg developer out there lol.
Now, let's hope that they aren't corrupted with this huge influx of money as it can be easy to lose sight of your values. Inject that money into Cyberpunk 2077 to make it a GOAT caliber science-fiction wrpg. :]
RiccochetJ
Gold Member
Do bundles/promotions get accounted in the total? I got my copy through purchasing a 970 card. I'm really happy for them. They deserve every single one of those sales.
Fine Ham Abounds
Member
Yes
Skyrim literally still sells a million copies a year on PC to this day.
Inquisition struggled to even hit the NPD charts.
BigTnaples
Todd Howard's Secret GAF Account
Hell yes. Well deserved. Absolutely magical game.
Aceofspades
Banned
My PS4 has been quite busy with this, Helldivers and Bloodborne.
All great games and GOTY contenders, though my personal GOTY is Bloodborne
2015 was really good and MGS5 will make it even better.
All great games and GOTY contenders, though my personal GOTY is Bloodborne
2015 was really good and MGS5 will make it even better.
Portugeezer
Member
Dem console sales.
AntiFacebook
Member
I remember when ALL video games were niche.
KillerMan91
Member
I am sure people at EA crie themselves to sleep after posting record fiscal year in terms of profits.
Not saying Inqusition was anywhere as succesful as W3 but it released during holiday period. You need far far higher numbers during Q4 to hit NPD top ten.
Fine Ham Abounds
Member
jim2point0
Banned
This has never bothered me.
Denton
Member
Thanks for the info. So the bolded is possible ? That is kinda scary. I really hope CDP stays independent forever.
Gully State
Member
I said this in the review thread but Witcher 3 is the first game in a long while where the actual game managed to exceed the prerelease hype for me. Well deserved.
Yes - hostile takeover means that EA/Bethesda could go to shareholders and buy stock from them instead of coming to an agreement with the company management.
Edit: apologies for double post.
Denton
Member
That is just magnificent.
Hmmm sounds like it is time to buy back those shares then!
Dammit I am angry at myself for not investing in them few years ago.
Amazing news! Congratulations and best of luck to them.
Do I read this right? It's 15 million $ in a day? Awesome if so.
Do I read this right? It's 15 million $ in a day? Awesome if so.
LookAtMeGo
Member
Me neither. I really like it actually. A few times when there is dialog and you cant hear the wind it looks a bit funny but it looks fantastic looking out over the wilderness and seeing all the trees moving. Havn't played a game ever that acually made me feel relaxed by just cantering on the horse and looking at the vistas.