The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
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Steam Week in Review: Steam sales are the best time to hoard dozens of forgotten '90s PC gaming oddities
The Steam Summer Sale offers deep discounts on major titles, but also presents an opportunity to explore forgotten '90s PC gaming oddities. The article highlights obscure FMV racers, cyberpunk adventures, and rail shooters, suggesting that even browsing trailers and screenshots can be a fascinating dive into video game history. It also notes the ongoing popularity of games like Cyberpunk 2077 and PUBG: Battlegrounds during the sale period.
I've spent 5 hours diving into the Steam Summer Sale with our features editor, and these are the 11 best games on…
The Steam Summer Sale is live, featuring significant discounts on a variety of games. This guide highlights 11 top picks, including Resident Evil Requiem, Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition, Hollow Knight: Silksong, and The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, with many titles reaching their lowest prices to date.
The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past proves that older games are just as relevant as new ones
The upcoming 2027 expansion for The Witcher 3, 'Songs of the Past,' highlights a growing trend of developers revisiting older games with new content. This phenomenon is driven by a plateau in technological advancement, making older titles still feel relevant, and a rising sentimentality within the industry, with studios paying homage to classics that inspired them.
10 great games to grab during the Steam Summer Sale 2026
The Steam Summer Sale 2026 offers significant discounts on a variety of PC games until July 9th. Notable deals include Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth at 60% off, Dave the Diver at 50% off, and The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt at 90% off. The sale features a mix of genres and includes titles like Blasphemous 2, Robocop: Rogue City, and Hotline Miami.
From Arcade Tokens to Loot Boxes: How Casinos Wrote the Rules of Modern Gaming
This article analyzes how casino design principles, from arcade tokens to modern loot boxes, have influenced contemporary video game mechanics and user experience. It highlights the evolution of reward structures, visual presentation, and feedback systems, drawing parallels between casino games and titles like Red Dead Redemption 2, The Witcher 3, and Genshin Impact. The piece emphasizes the shared pursuit of engaging and accessible player experiences across both industries.
Eidos Montreal founder says modern execs are driven more by spreadsheets than passion for games
Stephane D'Astous, founder of Eidos Montreal, believes modern game executives are driven more by financial spreadsheets than a genuine passion for games. He notes the shift from smaller, more personal decision-making to large, financially motivated corporate strategies, citing the increased influence of entities like Tencent and sovereign wealth funds. D'Astous feels this change has led to unrealistic expectations and a less creative development environment.
The Witcher 4 Can't Be Another Cyberpunk 2077, and CD Projekt Red Knows It
CD Projekt Red is aware of the critical importance of a successful launch for The Witcher 4, aiming to avoid the mistakes made with Cyberpunk 2077's troubled release. Joint CEO Michał Nowakowski acknowledged the damage done by Cyberpunk 2077's launch and expressed hope that future titles, including The Witcher 4, can fully restore player faith.
CD Projekt Believes Its “Redemption Arc” is Incomplete, Wants to Win Back Fans With The Witcher 4
CD Projekt RED's joint CEO Michał Nowakowski believes the company's redemption arc following Cyberpunk 2077's troubled launch is not yet complete, despite significant improvements and the success of the Phantom Liberty expansion. He expressed hope that future titles, including The Witcher 4, will fully regain lost fan trust. The company plans to focus on developing high-quality games rather than releasing many titles annually, with The Witcher 4 not expected before 2027.
Wanna start a new Witcher 3 playthrough to prepare for Songs of the Past? Here are some must-have mods
This guide recommends essential mods for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt to enhance the player experience. It suggests these mods as preparation for the upcoming 'Songs of the Past' content.
CD Projekt Red boss believes some fans were forever burned by Cyberpunk 2077's disastrous launch: 'I'm convinced that we lost the faith of some people indefinitely'
CD Projekt Red co-CEO Michał Nowakowski believes the disastrous launch of Cyberpunk 2077 permanently alienated some players, despite the game's eventual redemption through patches and the Phantom Liberty expansion. He hopes future titles like The Witcher 4 will help regain lost trust. The studio aims to become a more prolific developer without releasing a major title annually.
CD Projekt Co-CEO Doesn’t Want to “Flood the Market” With Games: “Not Planning to Grow in That Way”
CD Projekt co-CEO Michał Nowakowski stated the company does not plan to "flood the market" with games or grow by releasing titles annually. Instead, the focus remains on creating high-quality games and leveraging existing intellectual properties, including a remake of The Witcher 1 and new projects like Project Sirius and Project Hadar.
CD Projekt Red's CEO still thinks they need to finish their post-Cyberpunk redemption arc, and he's hoping The Witcher 4 will help
CD Projekt Red CEO Michał Nowakowski believes the studio has not fully completed its redemption arc following the troubled launch of Cyberpunk 2077, despite its eventual success. He hopes that The Witcher 4 and future titles will help regain lost player trust. Nowakowski also stated that CD Projekt Red does not aim to become a studio that releases a major game annually, preferring to focus on quality over quantity.
I spent an entire day with a fan-mod of North Korea's homegrown operating system, and I'm sorry to say…
An attempt to install and run a fan-modded version of North Korea's RedStar OS 3.5 on a PC proved largely unsuccessful. Despite improvements over the base 2011 version, the modified OS still suffered from installation issues, graphical glitches, and an inability to run modern applications or games, highlighting the significant gap between the OS and contemporary computing standards.
The Witcher 4 and Cyberpunk 2077 studio wants to make more games without turning CDPR into a company "that's going to be launching a big game every year"
CD Projekt RED CEO Michał Nowakowski stated that the studio aims to release games more frequently without becoming a company that launches a major title every year. While they have a ten-year plan, the goal is not to flood the market but to create high-quality games, potentially releasing three Witcher games and a Cyberpunk sequel within the next six years.
CDPR boss hopes The Witcher 4 wins back fans still put off by Cyberpunk 2077's disastrous launch: "I'm not 100 percent convinced we went through the full redemption arc"
CD Projekt Red's joint CEO Michał Nowakowski hopes The Witcher 4 can help regain fans lost due to Cyberpunk 2077's troubled launch, acknowledging that some trust may be permanently damaged. Despite Cyberpunk 2077's subsequent success and numerous updates, Nowakowski believes the studio has not yet achieved a full redemption arc and aims to win back players with future titles.
Sync and Stream: GeForce NOW Connects to Members’ Game Libraries Across Devices
NVIDIA's GeForce NOW cloud gaming service is expanding its library with new titles from various PC game stores, allowing players to stream games they already own across multiple devices. The service is also offering discounted annual memberships for its Performance and Ultimate tiers this summer. New games like Embers of the Uncrowned and Pro Cycling Manager 26 are being added, with some available through services like Xbox Game Pass.
Sony Inzone H6 Air Wired Open-back Gaming Headset review
The Sony Inzone H6 Air wired gaming headset offers a natural, rich sound thanks to its open-back design and 40mm MDR-MV1 drivers, similar to Sony's studio headphones. While comfortable and lightweight, its microphone picks up significant white noise, and its full potential is best realized on PC with the Inzone Hub software for EQ adjustments. It is recommended for single-player RPG and FPS gamers who prioritize audio quality over wireless features.
8 Open World Games to Finish Before GTA 6 Drops | TAG
This guide helps busy adults prioritize their open-world game backlogs before the release of Grand Theft Auto 6. It suggests finishing Red Dead Redemption 2 and Cyberpunk 2077 first, followed by Elden Ring if time permits, and offers triage rules for deciding which games to complete or abandon based on playtime and completion percentage.
CD Projekt reportedly has a second multiplayer Witcher game in development that's free-to-play and coming to mobile and PC
A new report suggests CD Projekt Red is developing a separate, free-to-play multiplayer Witcher game distinct from Project Sirius. This new title is reportedly a co-op action-RPG set during Geralt's younger years, targeting PC and mobile platforms. It will feature monster contracts, a skill-based combat system, and customizable witcher characters.
The Witcher Co-op Game in Development for PC and Mobile – Rumor
A rumor suggests CD Projekt RED is developing a free-to-play co-op game set in The Witcher universe for PC, iOS, and Android. The title, reportedly set in the year 1230, will feature players taking on monster contracts with skill-based combat and potion brewing. CD Projekt RED is also working with Fool's Theory on The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt expansion 'Songs of the Past,' which has been delayed to a 2027 release.
