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Alexander Morton, the voice behind The Witcher 3’s Zoltan Chivay, dies aged 81
Alexander Morton, the voice actor known for portraying Zoltan Chivay in The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings and The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, has passed away at the age of 81. CD Projekt Red confirmed his death, remembering his significant contribution to the beloved characters. Morton had a prolific career in theater, television, and film before his notable work in video game voice acting.
10 Best open world RPGs to play in 2026, from Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 to Elden Ring
This ranking highlights the 10 best open-world RPGs available on modern platforms, emphasizing games that create immersive worlds players won't want to leave. The list includes titles like Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, Elden Ring, and The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, with descriptions of their unique 'vibes' and gameplay experiences.
The actor who portrayed Zoltan Chivay in The Witcher series of games has died
Alexander Morton, the actor who voiced Zoltan Chivay in The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings and The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, has died at the age of 81. CD Projekt Red expressed their condolences, remembering Morton for his memorable performance. He also had other notable roles in video games such as LittleBigPlanet Vita and Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch.
"Games like Cyberpunk 2077, Elden Ring, and Skyrim" help make PC gaming the only platform where over half of revenue is from "games outside the top 20," report says
A Newzoo report indicates that PC gaming is the only platform where over half of revenue, specifically 56% in Western markets for 2025, comes from games outside the top 20, showing increasing diversity and long-tail popularity. While PlayStation and Xbox also see revenue from games outside the top 20, PC demonstrates the greatest growth in this area, suggesting a clearer path to relevance and revenue for less mainstream titles.
Here are my top 10 best single-player RPGs as a life-long fan whose spent thousands of hours with the genre
This article ranks the top 10 best single-player RPGs for players who prefer to adventure solo. The list includes a variety of titles such as Baldur's Gate 3, Mass Effect 2, and The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, highlighting their strengths in storytelling, world-building, and player choice.
Crimson Desert is 'not a copy of other AAA games' according to The Witcher 3 director — and after my 175 hours of playtime and five million copies sold, it all makes sense
The Witcher 3 director Konrad Tomaszkiewicz praised Crimson Desert for its fresh approach to AAA game design, noting it doesn't copy other titles. Pearl Abyss also announced the game has sold five million copies, with the author adding their own positive experience after 175 hours of playtime. The game's open-world exploration and consistent player count on Steam are highlighted as successes.
The legendary RPG series that inspired The Witcher is finally coming to Xbox and PlayStation
The classic RPG series Gothic, known for its reactive worlds and inspiring titles like The Witcher 3, is coming to modern Xbox and PlayStation consoles. Gothic Classic releases in July 2026, followed by Gothic 2 Complete Classic and Gothic 3 Classic in September and November 2026, respectively. Pre-ordering the upcoming Gothic 1 Remake, developed by Alkimia Interactive, grants immediate access to the original Gothic Classic.
The Witcher 3 director is "really comfortable" with fans comparing his new vampire RPG to CD Projekt Red's best game, and not just because he directed it
Konrad Tomaszkiewicz, director of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, is comfortable with comparisons between his new vampire RPG, The Blood of Dawnwalker, and CD Projekt Red's acclaimed title. The game features a dark fantasy setting, moral choices, and romance, and is being developed by several former CD Projekt Red leads.
10 Best ARPGs to play in 2026
This article ranks the 10 best action RPGs to play in 2026, defining ARPGs as games with a strong focus on combat, leveling, and loot systems. The list includes titles like Elden Ring, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, and Cyberpunk 2077, highlighting their unique combat mechanics, customization options, and overall player experience.
Crimson Desert and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 don't copy other AAA games, The Witcher 3 director says, so they stand out in an industry filled with people focused on "how to make money"
Konrad Tomaszkiewicz, director of The Witcher 3, praises Crimson Desert and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 for their originality in an industry he feels is too focused on profit. He believes games like The Blood of Dawnwalker, which aim to push boundaries and offer fresh experiences, are crucial for artistic evolution and avoiding stagnation.
Cyberpunk 2077 Isn’t Done Yet, and PS5 Pro Proves It
CD Projekt RED has surprisingly added PlayStation 5 Pro support to Cyberpunk 2077, featuring enhanced ray tracing and multiple graphical modes. This update comes years after the game's initial launch and controversial release, following significant revamps and the Phantom Liberty expansion. The developer's continued support, including a Nintendo Switch 2 version and availability on PlayStation Plus and Game Pass, highlights the game's ongoing success and player engagement.
Rockstar Games Faces Hacker Deadline as Data Breach Threat Looms
Hacker group ShinyHunters claims to have accessed Rockstar Games' internal data via a compromised third-party service, threatening to leak it by April 14. This incident highlights the growing cybersecurity challenges faced by major game studios, with previous breaches at companies like CD Projekt Red, Capcom, and Nvidia serving as precedents. The outcome of this threat could impact ongoing development and industry security practices.
Cyberpunk 2077 Is Now Utterly Essential on PS5 Pro
The discussion centers on Cyberpunk 2077's essential status on the PlayStation 5, comparing its sales performance across various platforms including PC, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox. While acknowledging Xbox's smaller market share, the author notes that even a 10 percent increase in sales is significant for a studio like CD Projekt Red.
GUNNAR Fixes Itself A Cyberpunk Collab | Console Creatures
Eyewear company GUNNAR has partnered with CD Projekt Red for a new frame inspired by the character Dexter DeShawn from Cyberpunk 2077. The "Cyberpunk 2077 Dex" frame features an oversized quadrate shield-lens design and is available in three lens configurations. This collaboration follows previous partnerships with Bethesda for Fallout and CD Projekt Red for The Witcher.
Cyberpunk 2077 PS5 vs PS5 Pro Comparison Highlights Major Visual Upgrade
A comparison between Cyberpunk 2077 on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X highlights a significant visual upgrade on the PlayStation 5. Discussions among users touch upon the sales figures and platform viability for CD Projekt Red games, with some arguing that the Xbox market, despite lower sales, is still worth pursuing.
Peak co-dev says games like its iconic friendslop hit "wouldn't exist" if the studio tried to turn everything it makes "into the next Fortnite" with endless content updates
Landfall Games, co-developer of the hit indie game Peak, clarifies that they are not a live service studio and do not intend to provide endless content updates for their games. The developers emphasize that their focus is on creating limited experiences that are updated for a period before moving on to new projects, stating that this approach allows for games like Peak to exist in their current form.
Triple-I Initiative Showcase 2026: Castlevania, Dead As Disco, And Every Game Shown
The Triple-I Initiative Showcase featured 40 game announcements, including world premieres and DLC for existing titles. Highlights included new looks at Castlevania: Belmont's Curse, Dead as Disco, and Windrose, alongside reveals for games like Final Sentence and Crop. Several titles announced release dates or entered early access, with many coming to PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch.
Hands On: Cyberpunk 2077 Is Now Utterly Essential on PS5 Pro
Cyberpunk 2077 has received a significant update for the PlayStation 5 Pro, introducing three new graphics modes: Ray Tracing Pro, Ray Tracing, and Performance. These modes enhance visual clarity, lighting detail, and offer different frame rate targets, with Ray Tracing Pro providing the most impressive graphical fidelity at 30fps or 40fps, while Ray Tracing offers a balance at 60fps, and Performance targets up to 90fps with ray tracing disabled.
Cyberpunk 2077 har fått gratis PS5 Pro-uppdatering
CD Projekt Red has unexpectedly released a free PlayStation 5 Pro update for Cyberpunk 2077, enhancing graphics and performance. The update introduces support for PlayStation 5 Pro's upscaling technology (PSSR) and three distinct graphics modes, including a Ray Tracing Pro Mode.
Cyberpunk 2077 PS5 Pro Update Available Now
CD Projekt RED has released a PlayStation 5 Pro update for Cyberpunk 2077, enhancing visuals with PSSR upscaling, improved ray tracing, and better framerates. The update offers three modes: Ray Tracing Pro, Performance, and a balanced Ray Tracing mode. Cyberpunk 2077 is also available on PC, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.
