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gaming1 year ago

Game Awards 2024: Winners, Surprises, and Top Announcements

The Game Awards 2024, held at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, featured a series of major announcements and trailers for upcoming games. Highlights included the reveal of The Witcher 4, with Ciri as the protagonist, a new Ninja Gaiden game titled 'Ragebound,' and the announcement of Slay The Spire 2. Other notable reveals were an Okami sequel, Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, and a new project from Fumito Ueda. The event showcased a mix of sequels, new IPs, and updates to existing games, setting the stage for an exciting future in gaming.

gaming1 year ago

Ciri Takes Center Stage in The Witcher 4's First Trailer

The Witcher 4's reveal trailer confirmed the return of Geralt, voiced by Doug Cockle, although his role remains undisclosed. While the game will primarily feature Ciri as the lead character, CD Projekt Red has confirmed Geralt's involvement, despite Cockle's earlier slip about his participation. The actor later mentioned being reprimanded by CD Projekt for his comments and is bound by an NDA, preventing further details.

gaming1 year ago

The Witcher 4 Unveils Ciri as Lead in Ambitious New Chapter

CD Projekt has chosen Ciri as the protagonist for The Witcher 4, marking a shift from Geralt, the series' previous main character. This decision, explained by executive producer Małgorzata Mitręga and game director Sebastian Kalemba, is based on Ciri's rich character development potential and her unique journey as a Witcher. The developers believe Ciri's story offers new narrative opportunities and player engagement, despite anticipating some backlash. The Witcher 4 was revealed at The Game Awards 2024, and CD Projekt aims to avoid past launch issues like those experienced with Cyberpunk 2077.

gaming1 year ago

CD Projekt Red Teases Ambitious Vision for The Witcher 4

CD Projekt Red has announced that The Witcher 4, also known as Project Polaris, has entered full-scale production, marking a significant development phase. The game will not focus on Geralt of Rivia, though his voice actor will be involved. CDPR has transitioned from its REDengine to Unreal Engine to facilitate multiple projects, including a Cyberpunk sequel and a new IP. The studio aims to avoid past mistakes from Cyberpunk 2077 by improving pre-production processes and ensuring better platform compatibility. A marketing campaign is expected to be shorter than two years, with potential early teasers.

gaming1 year ago

The Witcher 4 Begins Full-Scale Production at CD Projekt

CD Projekt has announced that The Witcher 4, also known as Project Polaris, has entered full-scale production, marking the most intensive phase of its development. This follows a previous update that anticipated this transition. The game, which will not focus on Geralt of Rivia, remains largely mysterious. Additionally, CD Projekt shared that Cyberpunk 2077 has sold over 30 million copies, with its Phantom Liberty expansion contributing significantly to sales. The company also plans a new Netflix animated series set in the Cyberpunk universe.

gaming1 year ago

The Witcher 4 Begins Full Production Amid Cyberpunk 2077's 30M Sales Milestone

CD Projekt has announced that "The Witcher 4," codenamed Project Polaris, has entered full-scale production, marking the most advanced stage of development among their current projects. Game director Sebastian Kalemba expressed excitement about the progress and the challenges ahead, as the game is part of a planned trilogy. Additionally, CD Projekt is working on a new Cyberpunk animation for Netflix.