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CD Projekt looking for Witcher 3 publisher, Cyberpunk will have major marketing
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shrapnelmagnet
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Skip the regular pubs, go for Dragon's Den.
ComputerMKII
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Cyberpunk 2077 has the potential of being awesome.
I couldn't care less about the Witcher series.
I couldn't care less about the Witcher series.
exmachina64
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You did post it as a reply. Nirolak split it into a new thread because this is classified as new news.
That's the real danger. Cd Projekt having to resort to a publisher will put too much leverage outside of their hands. Ultimately it depends on the publisher, and I have faith they will chose wisely and that they have a strong enough negotiation position to sign a bullet proof contract. I'm afraid though that to the top dogs publishers a developer that sells 1.5-2.2 millions is small change. So, yeah, fingers crossed on that one.
I NEED SCISSORS
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I know it's just marketing speak, but I guess it's time to break my rule of "will not watch CGI trailers".
GravityMan
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If any dev has what it takes to actually hit that level of graphics during gameplay...it's CD Projekt Red.
I don't see CD Projekt signing with EA if it'll affect the PC version when it's so important in Europe and NA. Witcher 2 360 sales didn't exactly light the world on fire to the point where they could screw the PC users over.
LiquidMetal14
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Target render eh?
By then I will have an SLI/XF configuration so it will be played with maximum effect.
By then I will have an SLI/XF configuration so it will be played with maximum effect.
Well, EA Partners these days actually lets you choose your distribution method, which is why you see things like Amalur and Warp on Steam.
Hot Coldman
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They'll just give the game zero marketing, like Shadows of the Damned.
That was truly a game sent out to die.
exmachina64
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That is EA Partners at its most fundamental level. No marketing.
Jibbajabbawockky
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I don't know why anyone would go with EA Partners. All of those games seem to get very little in the way of promotion and (related or not) seem to flop.
exmachina64
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It keeps the lights on a little longer. I imagine an independent will go with EA Partners if it's their only option.
Why would they not just stick with Atari, was it the DRM issue?
ComputerMKII
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What about Squarenix or Ubisoft as publishers? 2K Games, maybe?
That'd be pretty heartbreaking.
Delusibeta
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Not particularly, but even Valve has EA's sticky paws all over their discs.
Atari sold their European arm to Namco, who was a pain in the butt throughout Witcher 2's publishing, so they're almost certainly out.
My rank of publishers I'd like to see them partner with:
1. Bethesda Softworks
2. 2K
3. Paradox Interactive
4. Square Eidos
5. Codemasters
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shinobi602
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thehypocrite
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I hope Ubi/Square becomes the publisher, anything but EA as their partner program has been a disaster.
...Sounds a bit dangerous.
I wonder how the deals with games like Shank went.
Bethesda or 2K sound like the ideal picks, SE wouldn't be so bad, either.
thehypocrite
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Bethesda or 2K don't strike me as publishers that would allow them to ship when it's ready, they might force them to put the product out sooner than what CDP would prefer.
Hell, I'd go for it just to see Square Enix Japan make a CGI Witcher trailer.
Bethesda gave Arkane all the time they need for Dishonored, their other studio Machinegames are working on one game game since forever now, Bethesda/Zenimax don't seems to push developer.
the good thing about Bethesda publishing CDPR games is is that they have loyal WRPG and shooter fanbase that will be good for CDPR and Witcher 3/Cyberpunk.
Dishonored sounds like it was a perfect match with Beth, that's why.
But like I said, no publisher > publisher
I agree with this, people who might not be all that into gaming info beyond release dates and trailers, seeing the Bethesda logo at the start/end of a trailer might make them go oooh them peeps that did skyrim (mainly applicable in Witchers case) but the same could apply to 2K Games with the successes of Borderlands
funkystudent
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So does Cyberpunk already have a publisher and funding?
And I would guess a lot of pubs will try and get the IP from them in exchange for publishing. Not sure who would be ok with letting them keep it. EA partners does it but signing with them is a death wish.
And I would guess a lot of pubs will try and get the IP from them in exchange for publishing. Not sure who would be ok with letting them keep it. EA partners does it but signing with them is a death wish.
Sickboy007
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I think 2k might be the best fit. I can't recall an independent AAA game published by Bethesda, while 2k has done a good job with the Gearbox stuff, for example.
CDPR already makes some of the best trailers around. I *love* the newish one for The Witcher 2.
If rumors are to be believed then Prey 2 issue is with Human Head extra demands that weren't in the original contract they signed with Bethesda.
it's actually a point for Bethesda since they still didn't just say "fuck it" and kill the project or moved it to another studio when it was over a year and Human Head were refusing to work on it.
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Guys, I mean, we can't be this pessimistic! EA? Bethesda? Hell no! Valve will save us! Right?
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Ah, dammit we're screwed.
Anyway, them graphics! I wonder, since NA will be their biggest market for Cyberpunk, will they compromise the game's design to cater the market? Or are they hoping graphics win Average Joe over? I'm sold regardless.
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Ah, dammit we're screwed.
Anyway, them graphics! I wonder, since NA will be their biggest market for Cyberpunk, will they compromise the game's design to cater the market? Or are they hoping graphics win Average Joe over? I'm sold regardless.
If Atlus had a European branch (or if CDPR can handle it there themselves) I'd kinda like them to do it: it'd be THE great western RPG they can help get released, and they favor extremely nice LEs, I half expect the likes of EA would want to convince them to abandon the notion of a great standard package.
Kinda expect WB again though.
Kinda expect WB again though.
I doubt Atlus could or would afford the level of marketing Witcher 3 would warrant. There's a reason they publish smaller european titles
So what is going on with the game anyway? Last I heard was that another studio is picking it up anyway.
Atari has no money.
The thread is based around the assumption they're signing a publishing deal instead of a distribution deal since this is so far from launch.
Yeah, they'd deliver on the packaging but not the marketing. :/
... Now that I think about it though, I'm going to have to import this from Europe if I want a physical copy, aren't I? Physical's nearly dead for PC here, and Witcher packages are actually ones I want to get physically.
joseph1594
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While there are many theoretical scenarios that could screw up with CD Projekt's game's integrity due to a publisher, I put my trust in them to make the right decision. They have an amazing development philosophy and I am sure they are fully aware of the risks and stakes at hand by choosing a shitty publisher.
My only worry is that they will overextend themselves by developing Witcher 3 and Cyberpunk and one of them will succumb to development hell or even cancellation. I know they are a lot bigger after Witcher 1 and 2, but it is not like they AAA game money.
My only worry is that they will overextend themselves by developing Witcher 3 and Cyberpunk and one of them will succumb to development hell or even cancellation. I know they are a lot bigger after Witcher 1 and 2, but it is not like they AAA game money.
thehypocrite
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SneakyStephan
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I don't like this one bit....
CDPR going "AAA" (marketing, aiming for the biggest possible turnover).
Wasting budget and having to make the game appeal to as many people as possible.
Will not support if they do a 50 million marketing thing (I am serious).
Seen this happen to every developer and IP I love over the years, the results have been the same every single time with no exceptions.
edit : NA market, ok then... When I thought I couldn't get more skeptical.
CDPR going "AAA" (marketing, aiming for the biggest possible turnover).
Wasting budget and having to make the game appeal to as many people as possible.
Will not support if they do a 50 million marketing thing (I am serious).
Seen this happen to every developer and IP I love over the years, the results have been the same every single time with no exceptions.
edit : NA market, ok then... When I thought I couldn't get more skeptical.
Square probably won't bother with a physical PC version though, all of their recent games outside of Europe on PC have been DD-only, even huge titles like Hitman and TR are skipping retail.
Bethesda would probably do well there at least, but I half expect they'd see a conflict of interest. Then again I guess this probably hits in a period between games anyway.
shinra-bansho
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Ahh, I'm pretty out of touch with publishers, but I think that is because they are out of touch with me.
honestly 2K would probably be great for them.
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