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Tales of Eternia Remastered review: We should do better
Tales of Eternia Remastered is a disappointing re-release that fails to meet modern standards, particularly in its handling of visual assets. While it restores some content like skits and adds quality-of-life features, the poor upscaling of animations and in-game graphics, along with a questionable UI design, detract significantly from the experience. The game is available on PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
Help! The Witcher 3 Remastered keeps distracting me with beautiful sunsets – I took 4 hours to leave White Orchard
The author expresses surprise at how the remastered version of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt has captivated them with its stunning visuals, leading to a four-hour detour in White Orchard solely to admire sunsets. Despite minor bugs and a familiar combat system, the enhanced graphics and reworked skill tree have made the experience feel fresh and magical, even on older hardware.
The Witcher 3 Remastered's new patch has fans convinced they're playing a different RPG altogether with how…
A recent patch for The Witcher 3 Remastered has significantly improved its visuals, leading many players to believe they are experiencing a different game. The update, version 5.01, addresses issues with brightness, color tonemapping, and shadows, and adds options like Bloom and Light Shafts for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S users, earning widespread praise from the community.
Blizzard explains its philosophy for 'Classic Plus' — The WoW: Forever team on the design pillars it uses to 'stay true to the core design, pacing, and tone of the original game'
Blizzard Entertainment has outlined its four core design pillars for World of Warcraft: Forever's 'Classic Plus' experience, emphasizing a commitment to preserving the original game's design, pacing, and tone while incorporating modern visuals and engine updates. The studio aims to balance nostalgia with sustainability, ensuring the game feels familiar yet visually appealing for a 2026 release.
Witcher 3 Remastered patch rolls out on PC and console, with separate Switch 2 patch earmarked to address blurry visuals
CD Projekt Red has released patch 5.01 for The Witcher 3 Remastered on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S, addressing numerous bugs and improving performance and visuals. A separate patch is earmarked for the Nintendo Switch version to improve image clarity and sharpness.
After an eight month wait, Valve's massive Deadlock update feels like the spark that begins its unstoppable rise
Valve has released a massive 'City Never Sleeps' update for its MOBA, Deadlock, significantly overhauling visuals, map design, and introducing six new heroes over the next three weeks. The update has already broken concurrent player records, transforming the game from a beta state to feeling much more complete and poised for success.
The Witcher 3 Remastered did not, in fact, change the RPG's hilarious low-poly pigeons, much to fans' delight:…
The recent remaster of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt initially caused concern among fans that the game's famously low-poly pigeons would be removed. However, it has been confirmed that these beloved, hilariously low-poly assets remain intact in the updated version, much to the delight of the player base. The remaster also includes other improvements such as reworked visuals and skill trees.
The Witcher 3 Remastered is the perfect excuse to get back on the Path, even if it looks a bit too colorful
The Witcher 3 Remastered offers a free upgrade for owners of the base game, enhancing visuals and combat with a more colorful and vibrant aesthetic. While the improved lighting and more fluid combat are praised, the increased saturation detracts from the original's gritty atmosphere, making some elements appear too cartoonish. Despite these visual criticisms, the remaster significantly improves gameplay mechanics and is considered a worthwhile experience, especially as a prelude to the upcoming 'Songs of the Past'.
The best Valheim mods for no-nonsense crafting, portable building plans, and more RNG sightseeing
This guide highlights some of the best mods available for Valheim following its 1.0 launch, focusing on improvements for crafting, building, and visual enhancements. It also provides recommendations for mod managers like Gale Mod Manager and R2ModMan, and details essential required mods such as BepInEx and Jotunn.
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.
Gears of War: E-Day’s Campaign Is Taking the Series Back to Its Roots
Gears of War: E-Day's campaign aims to return the series to its roots with familiar gameplay mechanics enhanced by modern Unreal Engine 5 visuals. The preview highlights a revamped cover system, fluid movement options, and challenging enemy AI, all contributing to a visceral and immersive combat experience on Xbox Series X. The game also features deeper narrative moments and weapon customization, promising a substantial return for the franchise.
Persona 4 Revival with Kazuhisa Wada: Rebuilding a Classic for Today | Official XBOX Podcast
In an interview on the Official Xbox Podcast, ATLUS General Producer Kazuhisa Wada discusses Persona 4 Revival, a reimagining of the classic RPG. Wada highlights the updated graphics, enhanced cinematic presentation, and free camera control designed to immerse players in the town of Inaba. He emphasizes that while the core story and themes remain intact, the revival aims to let both new and veteran players experience the game with fresh eyes and deeper engagement.
CD Projekt Red snuck 30 improvements into The Witcher 3 Remastered reveal, including "immersive meditation," new quest tracking, a loot rework, and Switch 2 exclusives
CD Projekt Red revealed a free remaster update for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, launching September 29, which includes significant improvements such as updated combat, enhanced visuals, and polished movement. The update will feature over 30 enhancements, including cross-platform mod support, immersive meditation, UI improvements, a looting rework, and advanced graphical features like ray tracing and path tracing on PC, with specific support for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC technologies like DLSS and FSR.
Minecraft’s Switch 2 Edition Lands October 27 With Vibrant Visuals Turned On
Minecraft is launching a native edition optimized for the Nintendo Switch 2 on October 27, featuring 'Vibrant Visuals' with enhanced lighting and reflections. Existing owners on the original Switch will be eligible for an upgrade path. The update also introduces new furniture items and follows the recent announcement of Minecraft Dungeons 2.
A New Look for Reforj: Explore the World’s Stunning Rixel Transformation
Reforj is introducing Title Update 8, which features a significant visual overhaul powered by a new technology called Rixels. These Rixels offer greater artistic flexibility and drastically reduce storage requirements compared to traditional pixels. The update is currently available for preview on Xbox Series X|S consoles via the Xbox Insider Hub.
Project Gorgon’s latest update adds Situational Awareness and a huge visual boost to animals
Project Gorgon has received a significant update introducing a new 'Situational Awareness' skill that allows players to track nearby enemies on their minimap. The patch also includes a daily login rewards system, improvements to work orders, and a substantial visual overhaul for several animal models, with more cosmetic updates planned.
Crystalled Bullets Demo v0.33 Update
The demo version of Crystalled Bullets has received an update, version 0.33, introducing gameplay changes, enhanced visuals, and significant quality-of-life improvements.
Logicalbeat handled Xenoblade Chronicles DE on Nintendo Switch 2
Developer Logicalbeat, known for the Baten Kaitos remaster, assisted with the Nintendo Switch 2 version of Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition. This enhanced version features 4K visuals and a 60fps framerate, though some players have noted flaws.
Nintendo says Zelda: Ocarina of Time Switch 2 remake has “stunning visuals, updated designs, and timeless gameplay”
Nintendo has announced a remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time for the Nintendo Switch 2, featuring "stunning visuals, updated designs, and timeless gameplay." The remake is slated for release sometime this year, with a brief teaser trailer shown.
Hands On: 'Xenoblade Chronicles' On Switch 2 Is A Nice Improvement Over 'X'
The Switch 2 Edition of Xenoblade Chronicles offers a significant visual and performance upgrade over the original Wii U version, with cleaner textures and a mostly stable 60fps frame rate. New traversal mechanics like the Ether Jet and the Nopon GP racing mode are also introduced, enhancing the experience despite some minor pop-in and frame rate drops during intense moments.
