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The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Songs of the Past was 'impossible to realize without the remaster changes,' CD Projekt Red reveals: 'When we started prototyping the area it was impossible to ride with a horse through it'
CD Projekt Red revealed that the upcoming expansion for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Songs of the Past, was made possible by the technical improvements and optimizations introduced in The Witcher 3 Remastered. Developers cited challenges with the game engine and horse handling in the new Letten area that were resolved by the remaster's advancements, allowing for the expansion's realization.
Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 3 Could Bring Revengeance to Modern Consoles – Rumor
A rumor suggests that Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 3 could include Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance and Metal Gear Solid 5: The Phantom Pain for modern consoles. While the inclusion of Metal Gear Survive is also mentioned, the focus is on Revengeance's limited console accessibility and a potential cleaned-up version of The Phantom Pain.
I Thought I Was Done With The Witcher 3 – Then the Remaster Happened
The remaster of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt revitalizes the acclaimed action RPG with significant visual and gameplay improvements, making a return trip to The Continent compelling even for seasoned players. Enhanced controls, smoother movement, and a revamped skill tree offer fresh perspectives on Geralt's journey and the game's vast world, including its expansions.
After 20 years voicing Geralt, The Witcher 3 star Doug Cockle says revisiting his character for Songs of the Past is…
Doug Cockle, the long-time voice actor for Geralt of Rivia, expressed his comfort and pleasure in reprising the role for The Witcher 3's upcoming expansion, Songs of the Past. He described the experience as akin to slipping into a warm bath, a sentiment echoed by John Schwab, the voice of Dandelion. Both actors expressed their continued enjoyment and willingness to return to the series.
Our favourite stories of the week: GTA 6 finally shows its hand, a Cyberpunk C64 and Alien Breed returns
This week's gaming news highlights include the highly anticipated extended trailer for Grand Theft Auto 6, showcasing gameplay footage on PlayStation 5. Other notable stories include the return of Alien Breed with a 35th Anniversary Collection, Atari resurrecting classic Activision games as physical cartridges, and a unique Cyberpunk 2077-themed Commodore 64 computer. Additionally, The Witcher 3 is receiving a remaster and new expansion, while the first-person shooter Bodycam is praised for its innovative approach to core mechanics.
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Remastered Minimum and Recommended PC Specs Revealed
CD Projekt has revealed the minimum and recommended PC specifications for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Remastered, requiring at least an Intel Core i5-8400 or AMD Ryzen 5 2600 CPU, an Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660 or equivalent GPU, and 12 GB of RAM. The remastered version, a free update for existing owners, will also increase the price of the Complete Edition to $49.99 and includes visual and gameplay enhancements, along with the Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine expansions. The release date for all platforms is set for September 29th.
The Witcher 3 Remastered Launches September 29, Expansions Free — Too Much Gaming | Video Games Reviews, News, & Guides
CD Projekt RED announced The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered, a free upgrade for existing owners launching September 29, 2026, with visual and gameplay improvements. The game's expansions, Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine, are now free for all owners. The new paid expansion, Songs of the Past, is coming in 2027, with The Witcher 4 planned for 2028. The Witcher 3 will also be available on Battle.net, including a collaboration with Diablo 4.
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Remastered Launches on September 29th as a Free Upgrade
CD Projekt RED announced The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Remastered, launching September 29th as a free upgrade for existing owners. The remaster includes significant visual and gameplay improvements, such as revamped textures, lighting, animations, controls, and a new skill tree. It also adds features like cross-platform mod support, an expanded Photo Mode, HDR improvements, and support for technologies like Nvidia DLSS 4.5, AMD FSR 4.0, Path Tracing, and Ray Reconstruction on PC, with specific enhancements for Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5.
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered is a free upgrade with revamped gameplay systems — here's everything…
CD Projekt Red has announced The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered, a free upgrade for existing owners launching September 29. This version includes visual and gameplay improvements, revamped combat, new quest tracking, and support for technologies like PlayStation 5 Pro, Xbox Play Anywhere, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC-specific features like path tracing. The announcement also preceded details on the upcoming 'Songs of the Past' expansion and the confirmed 2028 release window for The Witcher 4.
The Witcher 3 Remastered announced: another huge free update, and all Witcher 3 owners get the existing expansions free
CD Projekt Red has announced The Witcher 3 Remastered, a free update for all owners of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, launching September 29. This remaster includes graphical enhancements, combat and movement changes, and a revamped skill tree. The game's two expansions, Blood and Wine and Hearts of Stone, will be included for free with the remaster, with a new expansion, Songs of the Past, planned for next year.
The Witcher 3 Remastered is coming next month as a free upgrade for all players, and everyone's getting free…
CD Projekt Red announced that The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered will be released on September 29, offering significant graphical and mechanical improvements. This remaster will be a free upgrade for all existing owners on PC and consoles, and will include the Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine expansions.
Metal Gear Solid 4's most famous joke gets updated in Master Collection Vol. 2, with Konami even bringing back the…
Konami has updated a classic meta-joke from Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots within the Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2. The updated joke now references current platforms like PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X, rather than the original PlayStation 3 disc-swapping gag. Voice actor Christopher Randolph reprised his role for the updated lines.
UK software sales chart for the week ending August 15, 2026 – Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered shoots to the top for Nintendo Switch 2 launch
The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered debuted at number one on the UK software sales chart for the week ending August 15, 2026, driven by its launch on the Nintendo Switch 2. Nintendo titles Pokemon Pokopia, Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream, and Mario Kart World also performed strongly, holding the second, third, and fourth positions respectively.
The Simpsons: Hit & Run Revival? Series Creator Offers Biggest Hint Yet
Series creator Matt Groening has hinted that The Simpsons: Hit & Run, the cult-classic GTA-inspired game from 2003, might be returning in some form. While producer Matt Selman offered a cautious "Or not," he acknowledged that a new game would be a treat. Potential revival projects face challenges including licensing, voice actor re-recordings, and the complexities of Disney's ownership of The Simpsons assets.
Simpsons: Hit & Run revival hinted at by Matt Groening — then walked back on stage
During a D23 event, Simpsons creator Matt Groening hinted that The Simpsons: Hit & Run might be returning in some form, but showrunner Matt Selman quickly walked back the statement. The original 2003 game is currently unavailable on modern consoles, fueling speculation for a potential HD remaster or port.
The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered to Get Optimizations Based on Nintendo Switch 2 Release
Bethesda has acknowledged player feedback regarding issues with The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered, particularly on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. Optimizations present in the recent Nintendo Switch 2 version are being considered for transfer to other platforms. Despite ongoing bugs, the RPG remains popular, with the Nintendo Switch 2 version featuring enhanced visuals and unique console features.
Three Square Enix RPGs That Made the PlayStation 2 What It Was
This article highlights three key Square Enix role-playing games that defined the PlayStation 2 era: Kingdom Hearts 2, Final Fantasy 10, and Dragon Quest 8. These titles represented significant technical and narrative advancements for the company and the genre, with many remaining accessible through remasters and remakes.
Fallout 3 was "not what we intended" after tech constraints in 2008, says Bethesda vet Nate Purkeypile, so…
Former Bethesda artist Nate Purkeypile expressed enthusiasm for an upcoming Fallout 3 remaster, citing the original game's significant technical limitations in 2008. He explained that memory budgets, lighting, and texture sizes were heavily constrained, preventing the game from fully realizing the developers' original vision. Purkeypile contrasted this with modern remasters, which he believes are often executed more effectively.
Champion modder ports the OG 'Father' Nier back into the PC remaster, original voiceovers and all
A modder named Elevna has successfully ported the original 'Father' Nier character model and voiceovers from Nier Gestalt into the PC remaster of Nier Replicant ver.1.22474487139.... This mod allows players to experience the game with the older protagonist and his original voice actor, Jamieson Price, fulfilling a niche demand for the original Western release's protagonist.
I enjoyed this video of Oblivion Remastered actor Wes Johnson goofing around in a sound booth dressed as Sheogorath, but a patch for the PC version would be nice too, Bethesda
A promotional video for The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered's upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 release features voice actor Wes Johnson reprising his role as Sheogorath. Despite the entertaining marketing, players on PC are experiencing significant technical issues and bugs, with many feeling the PC version has been abandoned by Bethesda and Virtuos due to a lack of recent patches.
