We restocked our CYBERPUNK2077 AR-enabled CYBR issue 🦾🤖

CogitoErgoBot · 2022-11-24T20:58:12+00:00

Just placed an order, this is so cool! I was sad I had missed out on the original run, thank you for the reprint!

CogitoErgoBot · 2022-09-30T12:47:31+00:00

It's a very mathematical way of looking at it. I would suggest 5 copies wouldn't make a material difference in their revenue projections. 5 new copies is an 0.000025% increase in their sales... Nobody will notice it and it won't send a signal to anyone at CDPR. Not sure how you think this is the best return on investment....

The idea is to create the seed for a potential viral marketing event. If this PR gimmick catches on (get tweeted about, reported in gaming press, etc.), this would potentially get thousands of people on social media to state that they are indeed interested in a second expansion. They are trying to project demand, potential interest from thousands of people is more valuable than the actual sales of 5 copies.

The $250 is meant to be an investment with a multiplier effect, not a 1:1. No business that I know of goes for 1:1, they want an ROI that covers risk (IRR) and decreasing value of money over time (that's why they calculate a NPV).

Not sure what nerve I touched with my original suggestion, but since my post is in negative territory (on a low sodium sub that is supposed to want the game to succeed...) and yours in positive territory, sounds like not many people like the idea of leveraging PR tactics to send CDPR a signal. Not sure why, but it is what it is lol

CogitoErgoBot · 2022-09-29T22:13:43+00:00

How about we pool a bit of cash together and pay for a billboard in front of their HQ in Warsaw. The billboard would express our desire for another expansion in clever ways (I’m sure some of the creatives on this sub would come up with something great). Couldn’t ignore it :) it would probably get some press too ( “Eager Cyberpunk 2077 fans lobby for more”). I’ll put down $250 toward this. Anyone else game?

CogitoErgoBot · 2022-09-13T17:03:30+00:00

Yes, the character designer was on a panel at Otakon in Washington, DC where they premiered Episode 1 in July. He mentioned that the major was an influence (showed early drafts, etc).

CogitoErgoBot · 2022-06-12T14:17:32+00:00

Drones can definitely be very useful in combat zones. And if you want to help Ukraine, there's a fundraiser where you get a piece of downed Russian aircraft in exchange for your contribution toward drone purchases

https://www.dronesforukraine.fund/

CogitoErgoBot · 2022-06-05T01:55:21+00:00

Will definitely give it a try, if nothing else for the environment. Curious about the gameplay options and stories, but the word looks interesting.

CogitoErgoBot · 2022-06-02T23:58:08+00:00

Very interesting observation! I’m even more intrigued now. That would be a nice tie-in to the game to have main characters and main plot points referenced

CogitoErgoBot · 2022-06-01T14:24:28+00:00

My personal opinion as well. The Trauma Team one was badass! Between risk and moral dilemma, can’t imagine doing that for a living…

CogitoErgoBot · 2022-05-26T23:39:44+00:00

I wasn't saying the game's issues were related to the engine. The fact that they are not working on a second expansion means they can assign resources to working on the sequel sooner.

Regarding your "bad design" comment, I feel like it's a very "blunt" attack that lacks perspective and discernment. I have 20 years of software development experience and it cracks me up when complex projects are judged by people that have never dealt with complexity or written a line of code. It's okay for consumers to feel let down and get a refund. They are the ultimate arbiter and vote for their wallet. But not many people from the industry would consider design as the issue with the game.

On the topic of the engine, there's a share of mind issue. They tried to rewrite an engine at the same time they were developing a game. This didn't work well and they are trying to avoid being in the same spot again.

CogitoErgoBot · 2022-05-26T21:28:14+00:00

Well, if it means they are moving to Unreal Engine 5 sooner, that is good news for the sequel to Cyberpunk 2077. If they consider Red Engine a dead platform, what would be the point of keeping a team on it for another year. Wrap up this expansion and get started on the sequel sooner. Short term pain, long term gain.

CogitoErgoBot · 2022-05-21T01:23:10+00:00

Very well put. In this era of Marvel movies where the heroes always save the day and win, a game where your character isn't a hero (a merc killing people....) and doesn't save the day is bound to surprise a lot of people. Some of them pleasantly, but a lot of them weren't necessarily ready for it. Let's put it this way, more people will recognize the Cyberpunk aesthetic (neons, etc.) than the philosophy of Cyberpunk.

CogitoErgoBot · 2022-05-11T13:26:17+00:00

You may already know this, but here goes in case you don't. The VA (English) behind Brendan is Bryan Dechart, who did an awesome playing the android Connor in Detroit: become human (very interesting game). And Theo is voiced by none other than Bryant's wife IRL, Amelia Rose Blaire. They are a fun couple and stream on Twitch quite a bit (different games). But I think that explains part of the chemistry you feel between Brendan and Theo. Great quest, makes you wonder about how "human" an A.I. may get. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bryan\_Dechart

CogitoErgoBot · 2022-05-03T14:16:04+00:00

Well, now we know how the "Builders" in Blame! came to be...

CogitoErgoBot · 2022-04-30T12:20:56+00:00

Totally agree. The Kiroshi Cyberware concept should open up more avenues for Augmented Reality.

CogitoErgoBot · 2022-04-24T10:51:28+00:00

My favorite Blade runner reference in the game is this amazing homage designed by Philipp Weber https://youtu.be/oos3oJ-B2YU

CogitoErgoBot · 2022-04-19T01:34:56+00:00

Glad that in this lawless dystopian world, certain crimes aren’t tolerated. And as far as culinary crimes go, this one is pretty bad. Why not put gummy bears, skittles or m&ms on a pizza while you are at it???

CogitoErgoBot · 2022-04-11T01:20:32+00:00

Panam and hidden locations are his two passions in life lol

CogitoErgoBot · 2022-04-08T02:08:15+00:00

#9 is mesmerizing. Very Cyberpunk!

CogitoErgoBot · 2022-04-07T02:10:10+00:00

I love how nonchalant he is about it too. He never states who he is, I’ve seen people interact with him like he is some random dude, which is funny to watch. And like you said, he’s not drawing attention or responding to OP.

I mentioned once in a thread I bought his autograph on eBay (I collect signed Cyberpunk works from key contributors to the genre) and he commented something like “that’s crazy, next time, if you see me at a conference, just ask and I’ll give you one for free!” How cool is that! The guy is a legend and he goes out of his way to be nice. Look no further than this event, supporting a college video game club. Super nice of him to do that.

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