Mike Pondsmith Interview at CDPR HQ

[@igrvks]

I really wish Mr. Pondsmith would record a Cyberpunk audiobook where he narrates the history and lore of the world. He has a great voice.

[@zaddyzeeseburgnutz]

He absolutely has no time for that.

[@Dieci-9]

One can only wish. Dam, I love it.

[@terminator6267]

@@zaddyzeeseburgnutz *_Give it time. When CyberPunk goes goty 2020. He'll have time for it._*

[@Gallyga]

Ha, I wrote my comment before reading yours....so true.

[@ludwigvxnhentai3299]

id pay for that

[@anggasatya69]

M Pondsmith: *Speak* M Freeman : "Finally a worthy opponent."

[@Mollotovs]

@@RobertsDigital They have two different voices with a unique sound to them. I love both and I don't think one has to be better than the other, they're just different.

[@Gary-pe4ce]

laurence fishburne & Christoper Judge: *eating popcorn* hmmmm

[@gustadood9166]

David Attenborough: "Our battle shall be legendary!"

[@frostbitepokin9520]

What about Christopher walken

[@dub3140]

*James Earl Jones enters the chat*

[@LuketheGoon]

Mike is so bad ass he wears a unicorn earring and pulls it off.

[@n.erdbeer]

With this voice he can pull off anything.

[@Dracopol]

Since BLADE RUNNER, the unicorn is a symbol of what we would call today I'm-an-android-and-I-don't-know-I'm-an-android-gender.

[@naelunari]

Dracopol underrated comment

[@AZEREuu]

Yeah he's that good.

[@purefoldnz3070]

I wonder if he can speak some Polish by now.

[@Epsato]

I met Mike in 1990 at Gencon at a live action Cyberpunk RPG...he was the original Johnny Silverhand. AMAZING guy. His wife, Lisa, is also a true gem. They frequent the conventions often, extremely friendly and approachable.

[@joshjackson488]

I got to play in cyberpunk game with Mike this year at Gen Con.Awesome,amazing guy.Got my old copy of 2020 signed.Great times.Thats why im so excited for this game.

[@gulskjegglive]

You lucky bastard.

[@xavierdevenoges4610]

We invited him in Geneva, Switzerland, in the 90s, and were surprised when he accepted. He is truly amazing, and very thoughtful. i am preciously keeping my signed CP2020 core book and listen up you primitive screwheads.

[@SoulSoundMuisc]

I too got to meet Mike in, I believe, '92 or '93 at GenCon. I was blown away. He's a genuinely nice guy, what you see is what you get. He's just... well, Keanu already said it about the fandom.

[@schadenfreudeisforgarbagep9175]

I got to play in that game, shy as I was at the time , I had a blast.

[@TheNeonArcade]

*Grabs popcorn*

[@sentinelcheese3420]

Mind sharing some with me? :P

[@illicitSoul]

@@sentinelcheese3420 And me as well?

[@JayStCloud]

I'll bring the Sour Patch Kids

[@TheNeonArcade]

I’ll share with all of y’all :)

[@SIRENSCINEMATIC-SCOTLAND]

Your videos are class

[@danielmaiermusic94]

This dude needs a podcast. I can listen to him for hours. I don't even care what he talks about.

[@rochzalewski1779]

a lot of class

[@jarg8]

Agreed. Very, very intelligent and thoughtful speaker.

[@FreshTillDeath56]

He's honestly a really smart guy! He's talked a lot about globalism and diversity, the fall of American culture, really interesting stuff.

[@daathgnosis2098]

Because of his voice right? Think I heard that somewhere else...

[@jjj0309]

Keanu Reeves weren't the real bliss for the CD Projekt Red. Mike Pondsmith is. What a brilliant and humble man!

[@price3216]

I think its incredible to have such an intelligent and passionate person working on a game, just the way he talks shows magnitudes of detail hes willing to go

[@AndromanceR]

Daath Gnosis Yep, why not have both!

[@Foxhunter258]

Aleast we know he's breathtaking

[@jjj0309]

@@daathgnosis2098​, GrabberBythePuss. I totally agree. Didn't mean to denounce Keanu Reeves or something, just wanted to point out how many people misses out Mr. Pondsmith while praising Keanu Reeve for being in Cyberpunk 2077. Both are equally humble and brilliant guys! And both are breathtaking!

[@Invocated_Agitator]

Keanu is the cherry at the top!

[@AintPopular]

The man, the myth, the legend. mike pondsmith

[@Charles_Bro-son]

Ak47 Not to forget the voice^^

[@robertxerxes1932]

@@Charles_Bro-son And Ak-47 version in the background

[@traceyjacobsen8544]

Is that an official thing? I heard neon arcade say exactly the same thing i think 😂

[@asbolusarts]

The Mike Ponds-myth

[@yaboy_dlee]

Ak47 THE FUCKIN LEGEND MATE ITS A MADNESS

[@arthurcallahan4735]

I hope cyberpunk 2077 will bring more light to Mike's work like the witcher 2+3 did for Andrzej Sapkowski. I'm sure mike will appreciate it more than Sapkowski though XD

[@rokhamler3352]

@Arusiek90 here is where you are wrong. There was a Polish Witcher TV series that was made before the games. Supposedly it wasn't very good.

[@mabaws1254]

@@rokhamler3352He isn't wrong though. That was polish so it makes sense since the original Witcher books are polish. This however is a Netflix adaption which no doubt was brought to light because of the games not the books

[@rokhamler3352]

@Arusiek90 i agree completely with you there

[@rokhamler3352]

@@mabaws1254 i agree with his general opinion but for that specific statement he was wrong, i'm just having a little fun :)

[@tlotpwist3417]

Seeing that, from what i've heard, the book saga was only still partly translated in english when TW3 came out, points towards the game boosting up the hype in the us. (Bragelonne in France has translated the whole series between 2009 and 2011, lucky me, i was surprised to be ahead of the english speaking countries for once lol :)

[@Jfreek5050]

*Loads Shotgun and equips hydraulic joints* "Time to get me my morning coffee."

[@jerryjuutalainen1783]

@joyela aeuvunya the anti-gunners came say the bearded armed americans and said yeeeeh not risking it.

[@KillerChickn]

@joyela aeuvunya There is no anti-gun civilization because without defenses they were conquered and destroyed.

[@Foxhunter258]

@@KillerChickn that's true

[@The_Crimson_Fucker]

@joyela aeuvunya "anti-gun" and "civilization" don't belong in the same sentence except for "being anti-gun is downright uncivilized". Only illiterate tribes and authoritarian states feel the need to lock away citizens' right to defend what's theirs for fear of violent overthrow, civilized democracies need fear no such thing.

[@judgedrekk2981]

@@KillerChickn there's lots of nations who outlawed gun ownership by citizens yet have a standing military for defense, I would not call them pro gun....I'd still call em anti gun simply cus citizens aren't allowed to own firearms...

[@BladerKoyotte]

The only thing I want after getting my Cyberpunk 2077 copy is an autograph from Mike and the whole CDPR

[@shira158]

Good luck on getting 400+ autographs.

[@thewaysh]

@@shira158 Collectors Edition :)

[@pawe1721]

@@shira158 They did something like this for Witcher 3 Collector Edition's

[@carabidus]

Blader Koyotte goodness! That would be a priceless collector's item! Just having Mike's autograph on my copy of the game would be a treasure.

[@codymuders4996]

Blader Koyotte same

[@olewornhat]

Great interview. I pre-ordered Cyberpunk 2077 on GOG right after the E3 reveal. CD Projekt Red sent me an email saying "Thank you for believing in us and buying a DRM-free copy of Cyberpunk 2077." Other developers could take a lesson from them in how to treat their customers.

[@ProjectChaos77]

brickbatz they won’t listen, unfortunately. Monetization and ripping off players is most of these companies care about. Looking at you EA, Activision, and Bethesda 😤

[@olewornhat]

@@ProjectChaos77 Yeah, you'd think they would figure it out with all the bad press they've been getting but hell no. Greed before honor and respect.

[@daniellennon27]

brickbatz why would companies like ea put in any more effort into their games when people just buy their products regardless of how bad they are consistently

[@Oldsah]

Never pre-order

[@Franco98k]

So they give it to you free?

[@Drivertilldeath]

Mike Pondsmith is a awesome guy. I am glad to hear he got a character in Cyberpunk 2077, and can not wait to find his in game character. And thank you Mike Pondsmith and CDPR for creating Cyberpunk 2077. Its a dream come true for me.

[@TheXavierfull]

Dexter Deshaun?

[@ace10229]

Maximum Mike, radio host and ex edgerunner. It is a travesty that we cannot meet him.

[@pruje]

It is SO gratifying to see this material enter the mainstream. I have always considered this RPG to be the "real" Cyberpunk. Even in the 80s. Mike is a legit genius. It was way ahead of it's time, and it was better than anything else the genre has produced. Other movies and shows have elements, but Cyberpunk has the whole. That is the best part of this game to me...not the game itself, but the exposure for this content which I always felt was underappreciated.

[@just_matt214]

Mike's wife INVENTED JUGGALOS, just saying.

[@bigzachful]

@@just_matt214 Nu Uh, No way

[@just_matt214]

@@bigzachful apparently the Bozos were a thing before ICP's juggalos really took off the ground.

[@TheColemancreek]

It is also prophetic as it shares many of the similarities of post modern social media-world. Mike is fucking brilliant.

[@Dracopol]

@@just_matt214 Except Juggalos are a movement of community, peace and non-violence... :-)

[@gdomjan83]

This voice of Mike's, it just resonates in your body. Absolutely fantastic.

[@Kimchi_Studios]

Dude is an Alpha

[@KingLouis420th]

Too bad the game didn’t

[@OmgItsLeaa]

6 years later, I still get shivers when Pondsmith talks about CP2077

[@ArtofLunatik]

can believe its been 6 years.

[@thelastcoolguyonearth4858]

I get shivers when Pondsmith talks.

[@GamerDude197]

anyone here in 2024? Pondsmith is the goat. THE GOAT.

[@sentinelcheese3420]

I can honestly listen to Mike all day. The man that envisioned the future that we're living in is absolutely mind blowing just how much of Cyberpunk became a reality! I'm so looking forward to what this guy will create and publish because he's such an insightful genius! :D

[@TheAnonymousIndividual]

Cyberpunk becoming a reality is not something to be happy about though..... Sure, the Sci Fi aesthetic is cool, but it's deeper and worse than that. While Cyberpunk is a very cool Setting, it's set in a "Dark Future" that none of us should want. Mega Corporations replace the Government/take over everything, People have lost all morals (kind of happening today), Cybernetic enhancements have become an obsession to the point where People are practically Slaves to their Technology (DEFINITELY happening today minus the Cybernetic enhancements), and you are not safe anywhere at all because to quote Mike Pondsmith "Cyberpunk is not about saving the World, Cyberpunk is about saving yourself" so, yeah, not a Future we want! But, still a cool Sci Fi setting!

[@sentinelcheese3420]

@@TheAnonymousIndividual Tbh I never said I was happy about cyberpunk becoming reality but rather the vision Mike Pondsmith had and just how close he was to predicting the outcome of it all. How technology and politics would play in the hands of corporations. It's surprising to me because even I had envision similar over 10 years ago that all these events would turn out to be a reality. The aesthetics are something people take for the sake of cool factor but thats the only thing about Cyberpunk to be amazed about. The 80s excessive-ness oozes in cyberpunk perfectly which attracted a lot of the people who had indulged with it and know about it.

[@TheAnonymousIndividual]

@@sentinelcheese3420 I apologize that I must've misconstrued your meaning but I agree nonetheless!

[@manscapedgrinch1427]

@@TheAnonymousIndividual I love it when reply sections stay friendly. Always good to see calm discussions.

[@scowler92]

Just need more guns and a synthetic superfuel to run fast retro cars on. Weird how 80's is retro now. Back when Toyota and Honda made sports cars for the common folk. Back when you could make a reliable sports car dirt-cheap.

[@MsSissiePooh]

I played the tabletop Cyberpunk 2020 RPG back in the mid-‘90’s, and I was amazed by this vividly created future world that my character was able to play in (our group was kinda small, and we had to share books), and the incredible stories we were able to tell. When I heard that CP2020 was going to become a video game developed by CD Projekt Red, I figured that we’d get something amazing. Knowing that Mike Pondsmith is deeply involved in the creation of the game just added to my excitement. I could listen to him talk about the game and this fantastic (and dangerous) world all day, and I look forward to both Cyberpunk Red and Cyberpunk 2077!

[@trodat07]

I love Cyberpunk 2020 and like the character classes a lot... except the Medias, I always found them kinda lame and useless. Back in the 90s I didn't imagined how mere journalists would strongly fit into a futuristic setting as a playable class like mercenaries or netrunners do. But now I get it: Medias are exactly like our IRL Instagrammers and Twitter blue check verifieds, social savvy people that swim so deep into rumors and tendencies that they actually make profit out of it thanks to their legions of followers. Mike Pondsmith really belongs to the visionary class.

[@RTalsorianGames]

For a good media, watch the old Max Headroom show. Edison Carter was one of the original Cyberpunks.

[@trodat07]

@@RTalsorianGames I've recently created a close-enough accurate Max Headroom 3d model but haven't watched the actual TV show in a very long while.

[@Dracopol]

Max Headroom: "Why does McDonald's put its burgers in styrofoam containers?* Because it DOUBLES the nutritional value!" *of course there are now no more non-biodegradable styrofoam containers.

[@pentuprager6225]

Edits get thumbs down. Can be edited again and again.

[@theniteowl7007]

fuck no, bro. the Media class is a full blown journailist and investigator, not some social media douchebag.

[@DelasVC]

man working on this project must be a heeeeeeeeeeell lot of fun!!

[@TheAnonymousIndividual]

Somewhat. Game Development is EXTREMELY stressful and Developing a Game can be awful. But, there is a lot of fun to it, especially if you enjoy Video Games. So, I'd say it's half fun half stressful.

[@DelasVC]

-The Nick O'Connor- Yeah that I can imagine. I meant that at least the few people who are interviewed all the time look like we can assume that they have a great team with some great guys and gals to be around. And other than that the project itself just looks freaking amazing to be a part of! I mean that Cyberpunk genre is probably one of the most stunning to experience - at all! Let alone being part of the creation of such a blockbuster..

[@GOD-nx1yo]

Yeah look at that girls face looks like they are workin her to death...looks like fun :)

[@DelasVC]

@@GOD-nx1yo not a really valuable argument for a number of reasons..

[@plh8707]

G o d probably not. Community managers generally don’t have the crunch time that the devs have. It’s generally a more lax job

[@andreasreinhardt5992]

What a powerfull voice! He should do narration!

[@DoctorPhobos]

Maybe do Cyberpunk audiobooks like Gibson's books!

[@thant0s]

I *think* the rumormill has suggested he's providing voice work for the game.

[@Antidepressiva1980]

@@thant0s 💕🤦‍♂️🍻✌️

[@YourLocalCopiumDealer]

@@thant0s I hope you're right.

[@seanwarren9357]

@@DoctorPhobos Gibson is up in bc, would be an easy thing to work out, I'd even bet they have met and talked it over...

[@xZondor]

That upside down P90 triggers me...

[@brandoncoleman2162]

His ashy elbows triggers me #NotATroll

[@RufusMcTwigglefart]

It's a 06d 🙃

[@SoulSoundMuisc]

Maybe with the sight system on top, it's a bit top heavy to hang right side up (potentially falling off the rack) and so they hang it upside down? …

[@MrSwitchblade327]

Weight distribution. All weight is in the back. Doesn't balance well on a wall

[@James_Bee]

@@RufusMcTwigglefart You enjoy stealing comments?

[@Corusame]

Seems like a really talented and humble guy. Glad Cyberpunk 2077 is in good hands, my most anticipated game.

[@kfresh96]

I really enjoy listening to Mike, we need more interviews!

[@GodWarsX]

This is gonna be one of those games that make the entire industry take notice. Just like The Witcher 3, God of War, RDR2 Campaign etc...

[@dealwolfstriked272]

And FO76?

[@GodWarsX]

@@dealwolfstriked272 Almost, but games like FO76, Andromeda, Anthem etc.... These games are almost there but are just a tier below these transcendental, medium-defining experiences. Kinda like comparing Reggie Miller and Gary Payton to Michael Jordan.

[@shpreng]

JaySw34 my list - The Witcher, Until Down, The Last of us, Uncharted, Dark Souls, Bloodborne

[@Foxhound94]

@@dealwolfstriked272 what's so good about 76? I lost interest after 4, imo Bethesda keeps dumbing it down and not adding anything new or special to the series..

[@dealwolfstriked272]

@@Foxhound94 it was a joke ;)

[@PrometheuzReturns]

Man he should write some standalone cyberpunk stories man...

[@itzhen7032]

PrometheuzReturns he did say that they were working on a new euro source book

[@PrometheuzReturns]

@@itzhen7032 explain what that is, cause it sounds like an instruction manual...LOL

[@kap1117]

@@PrometheuzReturns I think its just a lore dump of what has happened and is happening in europe

[@PrometheuzReturns]

@@kap1117 COOL... i wanna read that... I want all the lore!!!

[@youdontknowwme2293]

Man..

[@zyssa]

I wasnt playing games much at all when 2077 came out, but I've been playing it recently and with that also allowed my brother to show me tabletop side of Cyberpunk. This is all so amazing, and I'm about to start playing a campaign of Cyberpunk Red tomorrow! Can't believe I never knew about this world until now. Absolutely loving every bit of Pondsmith's creativity.

[@moonrocksx420]

After playing the game I get a absolut better understanding about what this man is trying to tell us. I am blown up, by the game, by the world of Cyberpunk and by the creativeness of Mike and CDPR

[@elpolako-]

26 people don't like this video. They are shareholder of EA, Activision and Bethesda.

[@vash_the_stampede6570]

My Screen it has been increased to 32.

[@E3_Kruger]

And vice journos

[@elpolako-]

@@E3_Kruger 38. World is a dangerous place

[@BleedForTheWorld]

Or anti-gun radical hypocrites. My question would be, why are they here?

[@theniteowl7007]

bethesda has Doom....

[@Rolandsyliv]

Mike is a Legend and so is CDPR! Bring on that gameplay reveal now damnit lol

[@uroboros4428]

at pax west. a lil bit more

[@lonepotatoes9118]

If u havent heard yet, its only going to be 15 mins comparez to the 50 that was said before

[@Rolandsyliv]

@@lonepotatoes9118 I think they said 15 min edited teaser but will show the rest in a future date.

[@lonepotatoes9118]

@@Rolandsyliv Really? I thought the whole reason for.it was that it showed too many spoilers

[@Voitan]

Questions: Is Mike going to voice anything in Cyberpunk 2077? Have you heard Perturbator's music? Any hope his style is represented in the game?

[@astrojeet]

Mike is gonna play a character in the game. It's been confirmed. As for music, there will be a good mix of different genres.

[@KnightmareOX]

It's wouldn't be cyberpunk without synthwave. I'm sure there will be plenty of it.

[@DaZwaehn]

@@KnightmareOX I sure hope (and I think) there will be Synthwave. I'm goddamn hoping for it :D

[@liliuMAX]

Damn, they really need to put synthwave in the game

[@Defyedits76]

if there isnt synthwave , gonna make me kinda sad

[@Blackronin357]

Great interview. Mike is a treasure and inspiration. Amelia did very well allowing Mike to just speak his mind.

[@Stronghand-yw1lk]

I LOVE that gun wall in the background but that FN-P90 being upside down is driving my OCD crazy!

[@MrZoichi]

"I work better when I have toys." Never have I ever heard a more resonant, evocative statement in my life.

[@theonepuds]

Man we need mike and the CDPR team playing a few games of CP2020!!

[@718Insomniac]

When Mike speaks, the hype becomes so real. I have no doubt this game will be freakin amazing

[@gruberjens4354]

I could listen to Mike for hours. He is so good at telling and explaining things, in such a claiming but fascinating tone.

[@gion1988]

and he broke the game into a mess

[@senrak]

I think Mike Pondsmith has some kind of connection cyberware built in him. When he talks is like he is sitting with you at a back yard cookout and having a beer with you. It's a strange connection feeling like you know him.

[@a.g.m8790]

He has a CASIE implant

[@thelastminuteman7513]

I never played table top games or even heard of Cyberpunk before CDPROJEKT announced this game but the more I hear this guy talk the more I like him and the more excited I get for the Cyberpunk2077.

[@dominokos]

I think it's so awesome that Mike is actually like part of the development team, actively taking part in making the game.

[@Vaultboy101]

They probably offered the same role to Andrzej Sapkowski. Who I'm assuming said "I'm not interested in vidja games, just gimme my cheque."

[@LaserGadgets]

That upside down P90 drives me nuts xD But what a guy! Im ready to enter your world sir :< 2020..... What he is describing is actually matching all SciFi and thats why I love it. Medival games, old swords, armor, bla....SciFi on the other hand: What will phones look like? Busses? Trains? You have to literally reinvent EVERYTHING!

[@apictureoffunction]

That P90 is bugging me as well. I actually came to the comments section to see if anyone else was bothered by it

[@LaserGadgets]

@@apictureoffunction :>

[@apexreactions4231]

I mean you couldn't hang it right side up because of gravity.

[@mediocresupport4682]

The barrels on the PS90s bother me so much

[@LaserGadgets]

@@mediocresupport4682 I would make him some cool Cyberpunk weapons for his wall. CALL ME MIKE!!!!

[@vgotnofingers]

I played cyberpunk paper RPG when I was a teen. Then I was a game master for some time. One of the greatest games ever! Mike is a genius, really.

[@ozmobozo]

There's a statue in Toussaint which has balls that gives you power, that's Mike Pondsmith...

[@Parichaychatterjee1]

🤣🤣🤣 well u need to stroke it

[@ozmobozo]

@@Parichaychatterjee1 Oh I wish...

[@shaokhan4421]

LOL

[@Voitan]

Cyberpunk is about the daily survival, "save yourself". The "save the world" stuff only happens when you end the story, or character story/arc, and usually it's more along the lines of ending a horrible network of exploitation, such as hitting all the high profile people responsible for a human trafficking network that has its hands in every politician's pocket. Usually the protagonist is either dead at the end, or on the run for the rest of their lives, living as low a profile as possibe due to something politically changing drastically.

[@BossAttack]

Not really, Cyberpunk truly is about "saving yourself" and those the protagonist cares about. They typically don't "save the world" even at the end of their arc. The accomplishments or success are personal, but not wide-reaching. Deckard doesn't toppel the Tyrell Corporation and prevent the exploitation of Replicants, he just saves Rachel. K doesn't kill Wallace and bring down his corporation all while sparking a Replicant Revolution. He just saves Deckard and reunites him with his daughter. Spike Spiegel just gets to kill Vicious, he doesn't take down the whole Underworld. Jake has to forget the whole ordeal, after all "it's Chinatown." You get the point. Victory in cyberpunk tales are often small and personal as opposed to the typical grand, change the world victory of most hero tales.

[@TheAnonymousIndividual]

The end goal of Cyberpunk is saving yourself, not the World. The World has already gone to shit and it cannot be saved.

[@Rocks_vs_Uzis]

You just described "The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo"

[@Mirokuofnite]

It's about day to day survival. If the hero does something big they either get snuffed out, just save one small thing or the victory doesn't matter because the bigger problem can't be ultimately stopped. Just delayed or slightly changed.

[@scowler92]

@@BossAttack Almost like cyberpunk is rooted in Japanese folklore, yeah? Personal victories agains old nemises...

[@DMRGrimes]

"We killed him, but we set it up so we can get him back if we needed to." RACHE!!!

[@stonedcrusader]

I could listen to Mike Pondsmith all day.

[@Era-Core]

15:41 Mike is absolutely right, we do have a lot of amazing stuff available to us these days. Back in the day in the early 2000s as a kid, my family was lucky enough to be able to afford a real camera, but a video gamera was way too expensive, but amazingly did have a PC as well. Right now, at this very moment, there are more than five computers near my vicinity. Two of them are cellphones, smartphones to be exact, which I currently use. This smartphone has a camera, a video camera, a calculator, a web browser, a digital notebook, a calendar, a stopwatch, an audio recorder AND can play Tetris and DooM. I have all this shit that I wanted to use back in the day, ready to use whenever the hell I wanted to, but now I barely don't really need to, since I mostly use it as a cellphone instead of as a smartphone. oh shit, I JUST realized I can listen to music with this. Almost magical, almost.

[@Virtual_Sphere_]

Mike seem's like such an amazing bloke. He's like the Morgan Freeman of the gaming world, could just listen to everything he has to say.

[@shaneharrington3655]

"It's not about saving the world... it's about saving yourself" why do I love this so much? Breadth of narrative fresh air...

[@egycsab]

Great to see Mike's life work coming to life and blow the world away.

[@AweHitero]

It's hard to tell how much do I want Mike to DM a one-shot for a cast of Critical Role..

[@robertdavidson548]

I've always enjoyed Mike's excitement and love for his craft and his story. *But* I never dreamed he'd be the star of my favorite Cyberpunk 2077 interview.

[@berner]

Been with you since '91 Mike! Can't wait to play CP2077. All you need now is to make a TV series.

[@disposablito]

In 50 years, scholars and philosophers will reference this interview in the way that that Jim Morrison's interview about the future of music is referenced, but in the context of speculative fiction regarding the future of cybernetic enhancements and devaluation of nature becoming a true and terrifying reality. Mark. My. Fucking. Words.

[@scarvello]

Neve seen someone deliver such a smooth in depth interview about a video game like this

[@sveng9933]

I have the Sourcebook Cyberpunk 2020 from 1992 right here! I allready ordered my copy of Cyberpunk 2077 and cant wait to dive into your world Mister Pondsmith. Your a great guy i really appreciate your work and the work of CD Projekt Red

[@danielszulc9574]

I trust you Mike ;) You need to Visit Gdynia for a cold beer.

[@smallestpickle]

The way he just waves and looks into the camera at the start of the video. That was badass.

[@nbe_juan]

just realize that he's the conspiracy guy on the night city radio,

[@BallisticStigmata]

This man is absolutely brilliant. He is so, so dedicated to what he does and it really shows. I hope we deserve it.

[@TamashiSakurai]

Awesome interview. Me and my friends are still playing CP2020. Hey Mike, if you ever will be in Poznan, just drop in. We will find you a place by the table ;) .

[@MisterDevos]

I watched Cyberpunk 2077 teaser the day it came out in 2013. The Witcher 3 was revolutionary and came out 2 years after that teaser...I can't imagine how huge and revolutionary this game will be...I don't think I can contain my hype much longer!!

[@Obosii]

Great interview. I really want the music that's playing. I think I heard it in the first demo in V's apartment.

[@danweber8382]

Helleva interview Mr. Pondsmith!!!! I am so excited for this game, huge RPG fan, been playing the D&D books from the 80's and still have them. Now I am getting into Cyberpunk 's world now and am amazed how some of your insight has kinda came to fruition in the world we live in today, which really blows my mind. Keep up the creativity and take care of yourself, CHEERS!! #Cyberpunk2077

[@tylerdoescher4787]

Lilayah!!!! Such a great and beautiful person. I really hope to some day meet her

[@1nfuzion]

Mike Pondsmith, as a creative writer with similar interests as you, I look up to you brother! ✊🏽 Absolute inspiration

[@vinsonwood7095]

very insightful answers from Mr.Pondsmith. Thanks for the intervliew!

[@-F4K3-]

Mike seems so down to earth and chill, i'd buy this man a beer any day.

[@midas2092]

The background wavin' music I notice appeared before the beta version of chippin' in was played on radio in the 2018 gameplay. I want to hear the full piece soon.

[@ensign5394]

Midas It’s out, and there’s an official video too. Just audio nothing else.

[@midas2092]

@@ensign5394 what is the name of the piece?

[@skeletonmandiecastcollector]

I can’t believe we are so close to release day next week and I’m rewatching this one year later. The hard work and dedication to make this game is overwhelming. I can’t wait to play this experience ❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️😊👾🎮

[@benkt5657]

Why... is the P90 upside-down?

[@shanemclean2555]

It's the southern hemisphere model.

[@svarthofde2492]

It's an Australian P90

[@PanGemno]

It's not p90, it's 06d

[@fredricknoe3114]

To trick dem robots.

[@SuperNos12]

@@EminemLovesGrapes It's just a longer barrel, it doesn't serve the purpose to balance. In fact, it's not a P90, but a PS90, the "sport" (commercial, so semi-auto only) version of the P90.

[@Kimchi_Studios]

Mike has blue eyes?? FANTASTIC Universe. What an incredible thing to watch this all unfold. I love to see people like Mike and a team like CD Projekt Red succeed in such a huge project.2020 is going to be unforgettable!

[@darkmistress1980]

im sooooooo hanging out for this game. my partner used to play the tabletop role playing game when he was younger. im so hyped for CP2077. love the interviews and the little hints and additional info from "behind the scenes". for the choice of anime you have my heart and soul. GiTS is one of my favorites. the major is my waifu

[@JuergenGDB]

So crazy that I started off with DnD, then moved to Traveller like Mike Pondsmith.. and soo many others. So glad his creative mind never stopped. For the longest time I thought Traveller was the coolest game. .closest thing to Star Wars you could come.. both came out in 1977. edit: It must be a wonderful dream to see your pen and paper game, so beautifully realized in modern game on so many platforms. I can see this game continuing for a very long time with future additions, DLC's what have you that will take you to new places. We only dreamed of stuff like this when we were gaming with books paper and pencils.

[@morgezorge6387]

I never knew what a what a remarkable person Mike is, the voice, the intellect such insight and humor. It's almost unfair. He also predicted leftist identity politcs, what a remarkable man

[@scythelord]

To be honest though, there was nothing to predict with leftist identity politics. You just had to be historically literate with regards to the rise of socialism. Russia went through this shit forever ago, just different groups. Identity politics and political correctness are just facets of the same tired old socialism.

[@alexduval6292]

I still play Cyberpunk 2020 and Mekton with my gaming group, the fact that this video game is happening makes me VERY happy.

[@kosmique]

yea, the world never had enough cyberpunk in it. this is gonna geyser the theme out the underground for sure. but honestly i just cant stand mainstream.

[@BobShima]

the fact technology has come this far that we are able to think at this level to design the games is mind blowing ... so looking forward to this title and keep fighting the good fight against the corporate machine CDPR

[@janhoppner2892]

Mike Pondsmith: ill promise it will be amazing. Trust me. Me: OK. "Preorder game"

[@leptonsoup337]

I could listen to Mike all day.

[@marcusarelius]

Mike Pondsmith has a Morpheus vibe to him in the way he talks. I hope there is a scene in this game that has his voice, his representation inside the game communicating with Keanu Reaves' character. I think that would be a great throwback to Matrix that many of us would make that connection.

[@krzykoopa]

The Legend! you are breathtaking Sir

[@kap1117]

I love how in depth they are going with this and especially the thought mike himself has put into the world as well as the game

[@Peoples_Republic_of_Cotati]

There was a brief mention of an Animation. aaaaand so I recalled that the Bullfrog game Syndicate 2 included an ingame advert for the movie Ghost in the Shell. So I am wondering if CP2077 will include alternative art experiences, not just Anime.

[@bioshock222222]

Mr. Pondsmith voice's it's like warm honey, never tired of listening talk.

[@investmentguru9920]

See the guns in the background guys..... Politician: "VIDEO GAMES CAUSE VIOLENCE!"

[@Sarsour_]

This is very insightful and touching, thank you!

[@alpha8540]

Mike should not just working within the gaming industry. So visionary if he turned his hand in the movie industry we could expect some amazing work

[@DontDrinkthatstuff]

Fuck that. Pondsmith is better than Hollywood.

[@feniksusbf]

Pure genius. Always loved his creation, and now can’t really wait to see it brought to life by Reds.

[@RemusDs]

I'm a bit sad that I didn't get to live that cyberpunk pen and paper era but I'm happy that I'm gonna play this masterpiece of a game, also the dedication of these people amazes me

[@jaythamalt]

it's never too late to start playing the old p&p's

[@RemusDs]

@@jaythamalt you're right, but I don't think I will convince any of my friends to play with me

[@jaythamalt]

@@RemusDs that's understandable

[@Pyriphlegeton]

Apart from his work, vision and intellect - I *love* this man's voice!

[@PowerL1N3]

I’m just so damn happy that I’m supporting a black creator of a game that inspired a highly capable gaming company that is willing to create that same game but in a form that people can experience it in modern day gaming. That alone makes me cry with joy. It’s not everyday that some that looks like me does something like that and it makes me proud.

[@johnnieboy66]

Amen to that

[@spectre722]

why does his skin color matter to you..?

[@seangillhoolley5592]

I started playing when 2020 first released and it's always been my favourite RPG. Love it, love it, love it. I've waited for this video game for 7 years and I am psyched. I'm helping to pass the time by creating Neo-Montreal for 2020 and an Epic campaign built around it. Keep cpunking!

[@herveglandu4847]

Mike is the Gary Gygax of cyberpunk. All my respect for his creation. Cyberpunk never die.

[@deadpoolbr0]

"shooting in space", hmmm I think it's some kind of insight Maximum Mike = maximum badass! superb interview, dziękuję!

[@RobbazCorgiPikaPikaMadaFaka]

10:20 My Little Pony with Machine Guns? Sounds like my kinda guy, I would love to see a model of the plushie as a Easter egg in the bedroom. Would actually fit with the machine guns 👌

[@SubmaxSubrose]

If the legend Mr Pondsmith say it, I trust him! It's going to be amazing

[@johnmanzuki8979]

This guy should narrate the intro. Cool voice. Gives me Ron Perlman vibes.

[@Rangernewb5550]

This whole project gets better and better. I can't wait for release.

[@theharbingerofconflation]

I do sit down in the morning and think I’m going to join Capitalism now thank you very much.