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We'll Never See Another Game Like The Witcher 2: Assassins Of Kings Again
The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings, released fifteen years ago, represents a unique moment in gaming history that is unlikely to be replicated. Its ambitious design, featuring a significant choice that locked players out of a quarter of the game's content, is a risk few developers would take today due to increased development costs and publisher risk aversion. This approach to player choice and mid-tier game development is contrasted with modern trends towards either massive open-world games or smaller, more focused indie titles.
I've been pixelating things again for our latest quiz—this time you have to guess which 10 videogame…
This article presents a quiz where readers must identify 10 videogame characters based on pixelated images. It mentions that the quiz covers a variety of game styles and genres, aiming to be challenging but accessible to regular readers of PC Gamer. The article also links to other quizzes on the site and encourages reader participation in the comments.
BioShock Creator: Switch 2 Proves Graphics Have Reached "Diminishing Returns"
BioShock creator Ken Levine believes that hardware like the Nintendo Switch 2 and Valve's upcoming Steam Machine indicate a point of diminishing returns for graphical realism in video games. He argues that stylized visuals age better than ultra-realistic graphics, which are also more expensive to develop and don't necessarily enhance the player experience.
10 Best Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 RPGs to play in 2026
This guide rounds up the best role-playing games available on the Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Switch 2, focusing on titles playable on the new console. It highlights games like Octopath Traveler 0, Bravely Default: Flying Fairy HD Remaster, Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition, and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, detailing their unique features and why they are recommended for RPG fans.
10 Best RPGs on Steam to play in 2026
This article lists and describes ten of the best role-playing games available on Steam, suitable for playing in 2026. It highlights titles such as Baldur's Gate 3, Disco Elysium, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, and Fallout: New Vegas, detailing their unique features, gameplay mechanics, and suitability for platforms like the Steam Deck.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2’s Former Senior Game Designer Joins CD Projekt RED
CD Projekt RED has hired Zdeněk Glatz, the former Senior Game Designer and writer for Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, as a Senior Open World Designer. Glatz spent eight years at Warhorse Studios. This move is part of CD Projekt RED's ongoing expansion of its development teams for upcoming titles like The Witcher 4 and a sequel to Cyberpunk 2077.
10 Best real-time combat RPGs if you don't like waiting your turn
This article lists and describes ten of the best real-time combat RPGs for players who prefer action over turn-based mechanics. The list includes titles like Elden Ring, Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty, and Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin, highlighting their unique combat systems and gameplay vibes. Each entry is evaluated based on its combat complexity, build customization, and overall player experience.
Yet another Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 lead joins CD Projekt Red as it juggles development on The Witcher 4, Cyberpunk…
CD Projekt Red has hired Zdeněk Glatz, a former senior designer and writer for Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, as a senior open world designer. This follows a trend of CD Projekt Red acquiring talent from other studios, including developers from Baldur's Gate 3 and Kingdom Come: Deliverance. Glatz is expected to work on The Witcher 4 or Cyberpunk 2077.
The 7 best Witcher games to play in 2026, ranked
This article ranks the best games in The Witcher franchise, focusing on titles available on modern platforms. The list includes mainline RPGs, spin-offs like Thronebreaker and Gwent, and narrative adventures such as Reigns: The Witcher, with The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt topping the ranking.
Can you identify 10 games I've turned into pixelated messes?
This article presents a quiz where players must identify 10 popular video games based on heavily pixelated screenshots. The quiz utilizes the free tool Pixel Art Village to create the distorted images, challenging players' knowledge of game visuals and trivia. Hints are available for those who get stuck.
5 Open World Games That Leave You Alone (2026) | TAG
This guide highlights five open-world games designed to respect solo play: Elden Ring, Cyberpunk 2077, Red Dead Redemption 2, Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut, and Horizon Forbidden West. These titles minimize social popups and integrated multiplayer, focusing instead on the player's individual experience. The article also discusses why modern open-world games often push social features, citing retention metrics and live-service monetization as key drivers.
10 Best Fantasy RPGs to play in 2026
This list highlights ten of the best fantasy RPGs available across PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch, catering to various playstyles from story-driven epics to challenging combat experiences. It includes a mix of new releases and enduring classics, with a focus on games that deeply integrate fantasy elements into their gameplay and world.
Top 10 Best-Selling Video Games Of All Time, Including New Heights For Mario Kart 8
This list ranks the top 10 best-selling paid video games of all time, excluding free-to-play titles. Sales figures include pack-in games, with Tetris leading at over 520 million units sold, followed by Minecraft at 300 million and Grand Theft Auto V at over 225 million. The ranking also highlights significant sales for games like Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Wii Sports, and The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.
Cyberpunk Edgerunners is back: CD Projekt Red collab with action RPG Wuthering Waves sees Lucy return, and fan-favorite…
CD Projekt Red and Kuro Games are collaborating on a Cyberpunk: Edgerunners event within the action RPG Wuthering Waves, featuring characters like Lucy. This collaboration is set to launch in June, with Lucy having a significant questline. Wuthering Waves is also scheduled to release on Xbox Series X/S a month after its PC launch.
Wuthering Waves Is Giving Away Rebecca for Free in Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Collab on PS5
Wuthering Waves' upcoming collaboration with Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, launching in June, will feature the 5-Star Resonator Rebecca as a free unlockable character. Lucy will also be available but will require players to pull for her. The update will bring anime-inspired quests and events, with David Martinez making a cameo appearance.
The Blood Of Dawnwalker Preorders Now Live, Includes A Stylish Steelbook Cover
Preorders are now live for The Blood of Dawnwalker, a dark fantasy action RPG from former Witcher and Cyberpunk 2077 developers Rebel Wolves. The game, set in a brutal reimagining of 14th-century Europe, features vampires and a ticking clock mechanic. Players who preorder any edition will receive the Sangoran Wayfarer's Armor set immediately.
Former Witcher 3 devs "can't" and "don't want to challenge" bigger games and companies with new RPG The Blood of Dawnwalker, and staying smaller let them "focus on the player's agency"
Rebel Wolves, a studio founded by veterans of CD Projekt Red, is developing the gothic RPG The Blood of Dawnwalker with a focus on player agency and a dense, smaller world rather than competing with larger titles. Lead quest designer Rafał Jankowski and CEO Konrad Tomaszkiewicz emphasize offering meaningful choices with high stakes, inspired by games like Baldur's Gate 3 and Gothic. The game is set to release on September 3.
10 Best sci-fi RPGs to play in 2026
This list highlights the top 10 science fiction RPGs to play, focusing on strong world-building and classic sci-fi themes. Games like Mass Effect Legendary Edition, Cyberpunk 2077, and Starfield are featured for their immersive narratives and futuristic settings.
Solo Gamer's 2026 Playbook: 15 Games Worth Playing | TAG
This guide highlights 15 games in 2026 that are ideal for solo players, emphasizing experiences with no multiplayer pressure or mandatory online components. The list includes titles ranging from short narrative adventures like What Remains of Edith Finch to expansive RPGs like Baldur's Gate 3 and Elden Ring, catering to various playtimes and preferences. It also provides principles for choosing games that respect solo play, such as avoiding battle passes and prioritizing offline compatibility.
From Cyberpunk 2077 to The Witcher 3: Why videogame music matters, told by some of the best composers in the indsutry
This article explores the crucial role of music in video games, featuring insights from composers behind titles like Cyberpunk 2077, The Witcher 3, and Disco Elysium. Composers Boris Slavov and P.T. Adamczyk discuss how soundtracks enhance player immersion and create lasting memories, highlighting the emotional impact of game music.
