This week, the CEO and CFO of CD Projekt Red spoke at Pareto Securities' Gaming Seminar and revealed some interesting information about Cyberpunk 2077, The Witcher 4, and the future of both franchises (including confirming that there will be multiple Cyberpunk games). In the wake of the recent microtransactions and loot boxes controversy, the ESRB has announced a new "In-Game Purchases" label that will be required on games that sell digital content; however, is this really going to benefit the consumer, or is it actually a win for predatory game companies?

CDPR's Gaming Seminar Presentation ► https://youtu.be/KLzqJ6it36c?t=3h15m18s

EXCITING CYBERPUNK 2077 STUFF ► https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBV81U7BXltVLiT_edqOAhs2Kturywc3R

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CD Projekt Red recently posted a job position for a Combat Designer who will "take ownership of delivering memorable combat encounters, that thrill and excite" players. Also: Abandoned online games like City of Heroes and Star Wars Galaxies could receive new life through a DMCA exemption; Kassadin's daughter joins the League of Legends roster; video games are falsely being blamed for violence (again).

Meg Turney and Gavin Free recently survived a terrifying home invasion by a crazed fan; February 2018 is the month of reboots with Secret of Mana, Age of Empires: Definitive Edition and Shadow of the Colossus releasing this month; the Five Nights at Freddy's movie to be produced by Blumhouse and directed by Chris Columbus.

A teaser trailer for Solo: A Star Wars Story released this week. We give our reaction as well as thoughts on the future of Star Wars. We also discuss Pixar and Disney movies, Cyberpunk 2077 news updates, and Altered Carbon.

Is Microsoft planning to buy EA? Monster Hunter Worlds demonstrates the success of a social hub, which is good news for Cyberpunk 2077.

Today, we discuss why the controversy around Destiny 2 might inadvertently benefit Bioware's Anthem. Also: CD Projekt Red's Cyberpunk 2077 will feature original music in it's soundtrack; CDPR is reportedly working with Guns 'n Roses members Brian Mantia and Melissa Reese.

Tons of Cyberpunk 2077 news, info and leaks this week including the inclusion of a new trailer and playable demo at E3 2018. Also: Is Sony in possession of a playable demo of Cyberpunk 2077? And Kikiyama, the mysterious developer of horror game Yume Nikki, reappears after vanishing ten years ago.

Breaking news took the spotlight this week as CD Projekt Red tweeted from the Cyberpunk 2077 Twitter account for the first time in more than four years. Other topics include Intel chip performance issues after a recent security fix; the possibility that large game companies might start rigging in-game matchmaking for financial gain; and CG becoming so good that the uncanny valley might become a thing of the past.

Happy New Year! Looking back at the past year, we discuss the highs and lows from 2017 including the best and worst games, news highlights, and lessons that the industry can should carry forward into 2018.

We give our thoughts on Star Wars: The Last Jedi (no spoilers), the cancellation of perma-permadeath game Upsilon Circuit, and Nexus Mods' plans to start paying modders based on downloads. Also, the funniest Twitter hashtag we've seen in a while: #ZeldaIsTheBoy.