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The Witcher 3 writer behind the RPG's most iconic questline returns to CD Projekt Red after 10 years, right on time…
Karolina Stachyra, a senior writer who worked on The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt and designed the Bloody Baron questline, has returned to CD Projekt Red as an expert writer. Her return comes as the studio is working on The Witcher 4 and Cyberpunk 2, and follows the recent hiring of other experienced developers.
This week in PC games: new Ace Combat, Transport Fever 3, and a System Shock-alike set on a disco space station
This week in PC games sees a variety of new releases including the pixelart horror RPG Camp Whittlewood, the cyberpunk restaurant sim Nivalis Nights, and the infrastructure management title Transport Fever 3. Other notable launches include the retro-styled immersive sim RetroSpace and the tactical shooter prologue Intravenous 3: Borderline.
Here's The Witcher 3 Remastered release time for your region
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered, an update featuring improved visuals and quality-of-life tweaks, will be released on September 29th. The 45GB update will have a rolling release time across PC and consoles, with specific times provided for various regions.
Could The Witcher 3 Remastered Dominate the Road to GTA 6?
The Witcher 3 Remastered is set to launch on September 29, facing stiff competition from other major releases in September and October. Despite its age, the remaster is expected to hold its own due to its free upgrade for existing owners, vast open-world RPG elements, and nostalgic appeal, potentially keeping players engaged until the highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto 6 arrives.
Coming Out in gaming this week — September 28, 2026
This week's gaming releases include TOEM 2 and Nivalis Nights on September 29th, followed by remasters of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt and Minecraft Dungeons II. October 1st brings Ghost of Yōtei Complete Edition, RetroSpace, and DYNASTY WARRIORS 3: Complete Edition Remastered, with Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve launching on October 2nd. Nivalis Nights is highlighted for its unique cyberpunk management sim gameplay.
Former Elder Scrolls designer Kurt Kuhlmann on Fallout: New Vegas diehards: 'I don't know that Todd wanted to…
Former Elder Scrolls designer Kurt Kuhlmann discusses the perception that Obsidian Entertainment makes better Fallout games than Bethesda, noting Todd Howard's protectiveness over the series. He suggests The Elder Scrolls Online helped alleviate pressure by providing a current Elder Scrolls experience for fans.
Weekend Discussion - September 26, 2026
This Weekend Discussion article from Shacknews features staff writer Ozzie sharing his personal gaming experiences and preferences. He discusses his history with games, his work in QA for THQ and Activision on the Guitar Hero series, and his enjoyment of platformers, puzzle games, shooters, RPGs, and games with strong narratives. The article also includes a brief mention of a documentary about cruise ships and a look back at Puzzle Kombat.
Dungeon Antiqua Switch Review
Despite encountering a game-halting issue due to a missing item, the reviewer found Dungeon Antiqua to be an enjoyable experience for what it offers on the Nintendo Switch. The game is described as a good RPG.
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation Director Naoki Hamaguchi’s favorite Materia, song & outfit
During an interview at Tokyo Game Show, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth director Naoki Hamaguchi shared his personal favorite Materia, songs, and outfits from the upcoming RPG. He also confirmed that a memorable snowy segment from the original Final Fantasy 7, requiring stamina management, will return in Rebirth.
Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave is too massive for How Long To Beat to have any useful results after 1 week as players…
Players are finding Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave to be an exceptionally long RPG, with initial How Long To Beat data suggesting main story completion takes between 74 and 99 hours. This aligns with the series' reputation for lengthy titles, as previous games like Three Houses averaged over 75 hours. Many players are already reporting significant playtime within the first week.
The Blood of Dawnwalker devs "rebalanced" the RPG's controversial time mechanic out of fear "that people will complain too much," and then people complained too much
Rebel Wolves director Konrad Tomaszkiewicz revealed that the controversial time restriction mechanic in The Blood of Dawnwalker was significantly rebalanced before launch due to fears of player complaints. Despite the changes, the mechanic continues to be a point of contention, with the first major mod addressing it entirely, and future sequels may see it removed or altered.
Nocturne Review – Rhythm heaven
Nocturne is an indie rhythm game with RPG elements that offers a compelling narrative and enjoyable characters within its digital afterlife setting. The combat system, inspired by Guitar Hero, is varied and accessible with flexible difficulty options, complemented by a gorgeous soundtrack and pixel art. Despite some pacing issues due to unavoidable enemy encounters, the game's unique blend of genres and strong presentation make it a worthwhile experience.
Hytale's Chapter 1 update is all about them goblins, adding its first proper boss and "handcrafted" dungeon in October
Hytale's Chapter 1 update, launching October 12th, introduces the game's first handcrafted dungeon and boss fight against a flamethrowing gob-king. The update also expands goblin enemy variety, adds a new world event called the Goblin Breach, and includes new tech items like a hookshot launcher and rocket boots. This update marks a significant step towards Hytale's RPG aspirations, moving beyond its initial "Minecraft with nicer graphics" perception.
8 strong Elder Scrolls opinions: With over 2,500 combined hours (and not all as stealth archers), we shout at each other…
Five PC Gamer editors share their strong opinions on The Elder Scrolls series, accumulated over 2,500 hours of gameplay. Discussions cover the series' shift away from traditional RPG mechanics, the quality of main quests versus side quests in Skyrim and Oblivion, the merits of Oblivion's spellmaking, and the potential for a future Elder Scrolls TV show.
Slayers 2 Clans Tier List [Best Clans]
This Slayers 2 guide provides a tier list ranking of clans, excluding the Common rarity. The list categorizes clans from S Tier (Supreme rarity) down to C Tier (Rare rarity), detailing their passive abilities and drop chances. It also briefly mentions a guide on becoming a demon.
The best Los Angeles events for the week of September 20 - September 27 — MP3s & NPCs
This article highlights notable events happening in Los Angeles from September 20 to September 27, featuring a variety of performances including a dramedy, improvised ghost stories, Japanese-language comedy, and an improvised musical RPG. It also covers a comedian competition and stand-up performances.
What the hell are you guys doing?
The author expresses strong criticism towards Microsoft's decision to place Obsidian Entertainment under Bethesda Softworks, questioning the logic and potential negative impact on both studios' legacies and developers. The move is seen as a baffling addition of bureaucracy and a sign of executive incompetence, especially following other industry layoffs and the closure of Tango Gameworks.
Dune: Awakening Arrives on XBOX With New Ways to Play
Dune: Awakening has launched on Xbox Series X|S, PC, and via Xbox Game Pass, coinciding with a major update that introduces a full single-player mode, extensive gameplay customization, and the conclusion of Book One. The game, an open-world survival RPG set on Arrakis, has received numerous improvements since its initial PC release, making it the optimal time to experience its deep crafting, base building, and combat systems.
What's new in The Witcher 3 Remastered?
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered will include significant upgrades beyond just visuals, featuring enhanced combat, revamped mount handling, a new skill tree, and improved traversal. This free upgrade for existing owners also introduces new Witcher Signs FX, transmogrification, and expanded photo mode, alongside technical improvements like ray tracing and updated textures.
Slayers 2 codes (September 2026) for Wen, Spins, and stat resets
This guide provides active Slayers 2 codes for September 2026, offering rewards such as Wen, Spins, and Skill Tree resets. Players can redeem these codes on the Roblox experience's landing page after joining the Ouw Productions community for certain bonuses.
