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[HP_Wuvcraft]

This is terrible and so is the poll.

I'll never understand people's need to think the worst possible scenario is true in order to justify their irrational hate for something.

 

[Ceadeus]

I think 90% of everyone here and everywhere else who saw this do not want EA to buy them.

We have seen enough of them. They are pretty much everywhere where we do not want them to be.

 

[OEM]

Fuck....but as long as they get same freedom as Rockstar gets at Take 2, I am fine. They will still make brilliant game and craft amazing worlds.

 

[JeffZero]

Literally the only reason I'm glad this is sounding false is that if EA owned CDPR there'd probably be less stake in the Dragon Age franchise since it seems The Witcher has thoroughly outperformed it. I love my DA, so I'd be pretty worried.

 

[ZoddGutts]

RIP CD Projeck, you had a good run. It's always the moment they start to develop for consoles that they get look at by big publishers and get bought out, it's all downhill from there.

 

[BY2K]

If it's true, it gives me the impression that EA is tired of Bioware.

EDIT: Or perhaps an hostile takeover of GoG.

 

[herod]

EA on GoG

 

[Dr.Acula]

What makes anyone believe a CEO/Founder would out a possible deal, acquisition or on-going negotiation which would likely be kept under a strict NDA?

In any case, this rumor is entirely speculation and Iwinski's comment doesn't really provide much to confirm nor deny it.

He needs to tweet out something like: "EA can suckle muh bwaaaaaallz, biotch!"

That'd probably definitively answer the rumors.

 

[JeffZero]

If it's true, it gives me the impression that EA is tired of Bioware.

God. Don't. My heart could not take the implications.

 

[Deadstar]

This would be the downfall of CDPR. They are making some of the best games right now and being bought by EA would ruin the entire studio. There is no doubt about that. What a shame. Another great studio that would be destroyed by EA.

Imagine the micro transactions we would get. Instead of the 16 free dlc packs in the Witcher 3 you'd get three for free by preordering, two unique quests from amazon, two from gamestop and each additional dlc would be $1.99.

 

[DangerMouse]

Yup, W3 was really good and ambitious and DRM-free GoG.

Please no.

 

[nubbe]

alwaysss

 

[TheGuardian]

If it's true, it gives me the impression that EA is tired of Bioware.

EDIT: Or perhaps an hostile takeover of GoG.

To be honest they would probably get renamed to Bioware Warsaw or something like that. Bioware is a better know brand than CDPR is.

 

[Vire]

Well... Had a good run.

Pack it up boys.

 

[Zophar]

Witcher 3 was an unqualified financial success for them though, and EA stands diametrically opposed to everything CDPR stands for as a company.

Could be EA was interested in doing something of the sort (hence the meeting) but I really would be surprised if CDPR did anything more than just humor them.

 

[Chubzdoomer]

It was only a matter of time. Always happens to the best of 'em.

 

[Karl Hawk]

Fucking hell, it's a fucking rumor. You guys jump to conclusions too fucking quickly

 

[Deadstar]

Witcher 3 was an unqualified financial success for them though, and EA stands diametrically opposed to everything CDPR stands for as a company.

Could be EA was interested in doing something of the sort (hence the meeting) but I really would be surprised if CDPR did anything more than just humor them.

EA should lend them the Mass Effect license. I would love to see what they could do with full creative reign. Imagine all of the great dialogue and quests that would be possible in the Mass Effect world. It would be incredible.

 

[JeffZero]

Fucking hell, it's a fucking rumor. You guys jump to conclusions too fucking quickly

I pray to Andraste you are right. I really don't want to have to consider the possibility that EA no longer invests in Dragon Age because they've bought its now-bigger rival.

 

[Alebrije]

If this is true they played us like a damn fiddle.

 

[HanShotFirst]

I hope not. Every time I give EA the benefit of the doubt they prove they haven't earned it.

 

[Tatsumi Oga]

I pray to Andraste you are right. I really don't want to have to consider the possibility that EA no longer invests in Dragon Age because they've bought its now-bigger rival.

And even though EA does good things too, i can't help but feel Witcher as a franchise is better off without them, much better.

 

[Kaako]

Just saw this thread and in my mind only "aw hell, wtf" is being repeated.

 

[JeffZero]

And even though EA does good things too, i can't help but feel Witcher as a franchise is better off without them, much better.

No doubt.

 

[Robot Pants]

RIP

 

[ZServ]

Confirmed rumor.

https://twitter.com/Marcin360/status/643441015244853248

@astreamz Just bumped into Marcin Iwiński - it was new to him. I guess the "informer" has better insight than the @CDPROJEKTRED founder.

Move on, folks.

 

[Karl Hawk]

Confirmed rumor.

https://twitter.com/Marcin360/status/643441015244853248



Move on, folks.

Not enough. Investors, shareholding or whatever /sarcasm

 

[LurkerPrime]

Dragon Age 4: The Second Conjunction
Geralt to become a Bioware companion. While gruff and unpersonable, he is ultimately a good person... He is essentially Cassandra.

Spoiler

And of course he's romanceable! woohoo~

It will be voted GotY in 20XX, to the dismay of the enthusiast community.
Remember this post.

Confirmed rumor.

https://twitter.com/Marcin360/status/643441015244853248



Move on, folks.

Old news, but the article was updated too:

UPDATE:

CD Projekt RED’s Marcin Momot responded to this rumor, suggesting that it’s false. Do note that Marcin Momot also denied the downgrade rumors surrounding The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt prior to the game’s release. Whether this is an attempt at damage control or not remains to be seen.

So, whether it's still a rumour or not is up in the air until there's official reconfirmation that it's not a rumour. I guess?

 

[Karl Hawk]

Old news, but the article was updated too:



So, whether it's still a rumour or not is up in the air until there's official reconfirmation that it's not a rumour. I guess?

One of CDPR's designers dismissed the rumor as well in the official forums, but thats not good enough apparently

 

[Deleted member 325805]

It would be absolutely tragic if true.

 

[Felix Lighter]

Dragon Age 4: The Second Conjunction
Geralt to become a Bioware companion. While gruff and unpersonable, he is ultimate a good person... He is essentially Cassandra.
It will be voted GotY in 20XX, to the dismay of the enthusiast community.
Remember this post.


Old news, but the article was updated too:



So, whether it's still a rumour or not is up in the air until there's official reconfirmation that it's not a rumour. I guess?

It's right to be sceptical when they have such overwhelming evidence. This seems like an outlet very concerned about their credibility. If I were a CDPR employee that was unsure of the purpose of an executive meeting and I had to get that information out there, the renowned DSOG is where I'd go.

 

[dominuece]

No way. No fucking way.

 

[TheLostBigBoss]

Could you imagine if a busy New York street corner reacted to those signs of the end of the world like GAF reacts to random rumors?

 

[Alebrije]

Could you imagine if a busy New York street corner reacted to those signs of the end of the world like GAF reacts to random rumors?

Well, Wall Street works this way

 

[Karl Hawk]

Could you imagine if a busy New York street corner reacted to those signs of the end of the world like GAF reacts to random rumors?

It'd be like the usual GAF reacting to random rumors except 100 times worse

 

[JeffZero]

The "proof" is a picture of a random invoice. Furthermore, sure people from EA can visit the studio. EA sells Wild Hunt on Origin and some EA games are sold on GoG. So yeah...

Good clickbait though.

Courtesy of a CDProjekt quest designer on the forums.

 

[CHC]

Could you imagine if a busy New York street corner reacted to those signs of the end of the world like GAF reacts to random rumors?

I live in NYC and there is currently a protest parade against EA buying CDProjekt marching down the avenue right outside my window. That's how bad this is.

 

[Vulcano's assistant]

Silver lining tho, we can get The Turian, the sexually violent adventures of the most prestigious bounty hunter of the galaxy.

 

[Fitts]

I don't see what the big deal is, honestly.

I recall them speaking about their stance on DLC out of both sides of their mouths and silently (or actively denying) downgrading visuals in the lead up to Witcher 3's release. Seems like they would fit in just fine.

 

[orthodoxy1095]

I don't see what the big deal is, honestly.

I recall them speaking about their stance on DLC out of both sides of their mouths

No, not really.

and silently (or actively denying) downgrading visuals

Yeah, pretty much.

in the lead up to Witcher 3's release. Seems like they would fit in just fine.

Lol, no.

 

[Karl Hawk]

I don't see what the big deal is, honestly.

I recall them speaking about their stance on DLC out of both sides of their mouths and silently (or actively denying) downgrading visuals in the lead up to Witcher 3's release. Seems like they would fit in just fine.

So by your logic, they should be bought by EA just because they denied the downgrade.

And if you do actually recall their stance on DLC, you'd know they prefer having free DLC like alternate costumes and other weapons/armor and so on

 

[Fitts]

RE: DLC, I definitely recall there being a widespread misunderstanding and a level of disappointment when their season pass or whatever was announced. So maybe there wasn't double speak, but they definitely should've had a concrete statement prepared prior to speaking on the subject.

 

[oxacillin]

IF this were a thing, and it isn't, what would be the chances of The Witcher licence being retained by anyone? I highly doubt the author would be down.

 

[Ikuu]

RE: DLC, I definitely recall there being a widespread misunderstanding and a level of disappointment when their season pass or whatever was announced. So maybe there wasn't double speak, but they definitely should've had a concrete statement prepared prior to speaking on the subject.

They've always said smaller DLC would be free and anything substantial would be paid for.

http://www.giantbomb.com/articles/the-witcher-2-dlc-wont-cost-you-a-dime-but-expansi/1100-3203/

 

[Nostremitus]

So... Witcher, Mass Effect, and Dragon Age to start playing leapfrog so they never have to compete for sales?

Also... Ugh..

Oops, didn't notice the update.

 

[Machine Messiah]

Buy him out, boys!

 

[Tatsumi Oga]

Witcher 3 was a huge succes, it certainly brought them plenty of money, and sure , it'll be a while until their next game comes out, but they also own GoG. Hope that's enough profit for them to manage. EA, just keep with your own franchises and let CDPR be, please.

 

[Baron_Calamity]

Sounds terrible.

Maybe EA aren't buying them, but want CDPR to develop a Star Wars RPG? I know that would be odd considering they own Bioware, but what if they're too busy with Mass Effect to make one?

Or Marvel IP.

 

[The Spoony Hou]

How can we stop EA? Could Microsoft buy them and gut them for the good of mankind?

 

[Zoned]

If that happens then Bioware after Mass Effect will be killed and CDPR will take over as the main developer along with Dice.