The Witcher series Archives

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May 22, 2025

‘Just stick to your guns’: Neil Druckmann isn’t phased by all the hate Intergalactic got, ‘There’s stuff happening with media right now that you just have to ignore’

Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet debuted at The Game Awards, where Naughty Dog showcased the game towards the end of the event. The trailer received mixed reactions, with viewers criticizing it as a "DEI game" and expressing discontent over its "woke" agenda due to the protagonist being a Black woman. Doug Cockle, voice actor for Geralt in The Witcher series, defended diversity in storytelling, while Neil Druckmann, co-president of Naughty Dog, expressed excitement for the game, describing it as having the "deepest gameplay" the studio has produced. The trailer featured a retro spaceship and introduced a new bounty hunter protagonist, with a nod to classic anime.

AppWizard

May 6, 2025

GTA 6’s preposterously-gorgeous second trailer has me thinking ‘no-one does it like Rockstar’ isn’t just a compliment, but an omen

The trailer for Grand Theft Auto 6 has been released, showcasing impressive graphics and attention to detail. The game is set for release in 2026 and is expected to be one of the most successful video games in history. Rockstar Games is in a strong position, with GTA Online generating significant revenue, allowing for a lengthy development period. Despite challenges in the gaming industry, including layoffs and the struggles of several studios, major projects like GTA 6 and others from prominent developers are underway. The development of Red Dead Redemption 2 faced issues related to crunch periods, but Rockstar has committed to improving working conditions.

AppWizard

April 17, 2025

Tempest Rising review

Tempest Rising is a real-time strategy game developed by Slipgate Ironworks, set for release on April 24, 2025, priced at in the U.S. and £35 in the U.K. The game pays homage to the Command and Conquer series, featuring familiar mechanics and a synth metal soundtrack. Notable tracks include "Death Squad" and "Aegis," with additional contributions from Adam Skorupa. The game lacks a third playable faction and more engaging characters between missions but aims to reinforce the RTS genre amidst a shift towards turn-based tactics and 4X games.

AppWizard

April 16, 2025

Best Single-Player PC Games to Play in 2025

Single-player PC games are thriving in 2025, featuring captivating narratives, intricate gameplay, and stunning visuals. Notable titles include: 1. Blue Prince - An indie roguelike puzzle game with a Metacritic score of 93, set in a shifting manor where players solve interconnected puzzles. 2. Assassin’s Creed Shadows - Set in feudal Japan, this game features two protagonists with distinct playstyles and has been praised for its narrative pacing and environmental design. 3. Indiana Jones and the Great Circle - A cinematic first-person adventure focusing on exploration and puzzle-solving, released on PC in late 2024. 4. South of Midnight - A magical adventure following a girl with weaving abilities, notable for its claymation art style and emotional depth. 5. Avowed - A first-person fantasy RPG with choice-driven storytelling, set in the same universe as Pillars of Eternity. Upcoming games include: - Blades of Fire (May 22, 2025) - A Soulslike combat game with a focus on cinematic storytelling. - Cairn (TBA 2025) - A survival climbing simulator emphasizing precision control mechanics. - Hell Is Us (September 4, 2025) - A narrative-driven action game that eschews traditional open-world design. - Eriksholm: The Stolen Dream (Late 2025) - A stealth-adventure game featuring orphans uncovering a conspiracy. The PC platform remains the best for single-player games due to mod support, performance flexibility, a vast library, and indie innovation. The evolution of gaming technology has led to cutting-edge graphics, immersive storytelling, and innovative exploration mechanics, enhancing player engagement.

AppWizard

October 22, 2024

The Witcher fans warned they’ve 24 hours to claim free game

CD Projekt RED has announced that players have one day left to claim the free game Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales, which is available exclusively to PC users with an Amazon Prime subscription. Released in 2018, Thronebreaker features a 30-hour main campaign where players control Queen Meve and face a Nilfgaardian invasion. The game includes narrative-driven exploration, puzzles, and card battle mechanics, and offers 20 possible world end-states for replayability. It received a score of 85 on Metacritic. The offer expires on October 23.

AppWizard

August 23, 2024

Black Myth: Wukong is already one of the fastest-selling games of all time, moving almost as many units in one week as Elden Ring and Cyberpunk did in their first months

Black Myth: Wukong sold 10 million units within its first week, setting a new record in the gaming industry. It is on track to surpass 19 million players within two weeks and has become the #2 most-played game in Steam's history based on concurrent players. The game received an 87% rating from PC Gamer and is praised for its accessible Souls-style combat. It is particularly popular in China, with 93% of Steam reviews in simplified Chinese. The game's launch on August 20 broke Steam's download bandwidth record at 28 terabytes per second, with 82% of traffic from East Asia.

AppWizard

August 14, 2024

Fallout: London sets a new record by becoming the ‘fastest redeemed game of all time on GOG’

Fallout: London, a full conversion mod for Fallout 4, was released on July 24 and achieved over 500,000 redemptions within the first 24 hours on GOG, setting a record for the fastest redeemed game in the platform's history. The mod can be installed on a Steam copy of Fallout 4 but is not available through Steam Workshop or Nexus Mods. Fallout 4: Game of the Year Edition is currently the best-selling title on GOG, benefiting from a 60% discount amid the excitement for Fallout: London.

AppWizard

July 13, 2024

The 10 Best-Selling Video Games of All Time – IGN

The Witcher 3 has sold over 50 million copies, making it one of the best-selling video games of all time.

BetaBeacon

June 19, 2024

Amazon Luna adds more than 40 new games, all from GOG

Amazon Luna has expanded its game library with over 40 new games from the GOG store, offering more options for players without the need for a console or high-powered PC. Luna is now available in Poland, Austria, and the Netherlands, allowing more players to access the service. To play GOG games on Luna, players need to purchase or already own them.