The Witcher 3
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CDP is probably my favorite PC game studio right now. I love their independence and their friendly attitude towards consumers. It was great to hear them say they didn't want a major publisher telling them what to do with the game. Suits that try to determine what audiences will like are all about money, which is understandable so I don't 'hate' them for it or anything, but for my needs as a Witcher fan, I am much happier knowing the guys developing the game are going to stay true to the vision and theme rather than try to bend it into something unnatural just to make some more cash. A better way for them to make more money is to develop for all four major platforms, IMO. Expose a broader audience to what they have to offer.
I was very encouraged to hear that they are going to focus on world exploration and being able to freely travel where you want to. The only thing I didn't like about the second game was that when you advanced to the next chapter, you could never go back. A couple of times, I wanted to create some new items but because I'd moved on from a particular zone, the mats I needed weren't available. I'm intrigued by the concept of 'monster hunts' and am wondering how it will differ from the contracts.
They mentioned that the game won't be as intrigue heavy as Witcher 2. I wonder if it'll have more of the tone of the first game in this respect, but play more like the second. I rather liked all the politics of part 2, but can understand if they need to scale that back a bit so they can finish Geralt's story. All too often, Geralt was subject to the whims of a land in turmoil, and it's a bit more empowering to be free of all that or to stand outside of it, rather than be pitted against one faction or another.
I was very encouraged to hear that they are going to focus on world exploration and being able to freely travel where you want to. The only thing I didn't like about the second game was that when you advanced to the next chapter, you could never go back. A couple of times, I wanted to create some new items but because I'd moved on from a particular zone, the mats I needed weren't available. I'm intrigued by the concept of 'monster hunts' and am wondering how it will differ from the contracts.
They mentioned that the game won't be as intrigue heavy as Witcher 2. I wonder if it'll have more of the tone of the first game in this respect, but play more like the second. I rather liked all the politics of part 2, but can understand if they need to scale that back a bit so they can finish Geralt's story. All too often, Geralt was subject to the whims of a land in turmoil, and it's a bit more empowering to be free of all that or to stand outside of it, rather than be pitted against one faction or another.
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SO CDP-R has released a statement on their plans for The Witcher 3:
If the paragraph I have boldfaced comes to pass and all of CDP-R's ambitions are realized when the game streets, I have a hard time believing this will be anything less than the greatest video game ever made. They are really aiming high here.
30 times as big as Witcher 2? With the ability to freely roam throughout the entire world without chapter based borders? And different cultures for each region?
And it's not a MMO?
This is bold. Really bold. I like it. They are baring their fangs here. I really hope they pull it off.
If the paragraph I have boldfaced comes to pass and all of CDP-R's ambitions are realized when the game streets, I have a hard time believing this will be anything less than the greatest video game ever made. They are really aiming high here.
30 times as big as Witcher 2? With the ability to freely roam throughout the entire world without chapter based borders? And different cultures for each region?
And it's not a MMO?
This is bold. Really bold. I like it. They are baring their fangs here. I really hope they pull it off.
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CDProjektRed confirms that The Witcher 3 is coming to PS4 in 2014.
http://www.vg247.com/2013/02/21/witcher-3-wild-hunt-confirmed-for-ps4-release-in-2014/
http://www.vg247.com/2013/02/21/witcher-3-wild-hunt-confirmed-for-ps4-release-in-2014/
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A smart move. The series has enough notoriety at this point that CDP could probably move some units for it. Simultaneous release for both this and Cyberpunk could really fill their coffers.
If that happens, I hope they stay gold.
If that happens, I hope they stay gold.
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Damn, that footage looks great.
My only hope for the game is that they will implement a fixed camera for combat a la Dark Souls. It's my only gripe with The Witcher 2's mechanics.
I've heard the combat will be more active in this one, where you are can be effective initiating action rather than waiting to counterstrike. The Witcher 2's combat was more like Assassin's Creed, where you did the most damage waiting for openings but it wasn't as polished as AC's fighting engine.
The fast travel and modes of travel (horse, boat, etc.) are intriguing additions. If this game is going to be as huge as they say, I'm interested to see how these things will be implemented.
it's also nice to hear Geralt's voice at the end of the trailer. I'm very glad they didn't change his voice. Not that I'd expect them to hire someone else, as CD-P is basically a studio of talented superfans and that stuff matters to people like them/us.
Lastly, I just read that character and story data from the PC version of The Witcher 2 will transfer and have an effect in The Witcher 3. I love when devs do stuff like that. It was the same way with the Witcher 2 importing character data from The Witcher, and it actually affected the story in that during Act 3 of 2, the Knights of the Flaming Rose treated you according to how you got along with them in the first game. In the Xbox version, the default was that they were hostile to you, but it was possible to be on good terms with them in the PC version depending on uyour TW 1 data. Helped for avoiding fights and gathering info.
I think I'm most excited about the ability to visit any part of the world in the forthcoming game. I hated being closed off from farming certain monsters in The Witcher 2 if I advanced the story.
Right now, this is my most anticipated game of 2014.
My only hope for the game is that they will implement a fixed camera for combat a la Dark Souls. It's my only gripe with The Witcher 2's mechanics.
I've heard the combat will be more active in this one, where you are can be effective initiating action rather than waiting to counterstrike. The Witcher 2's combat was more like Assassin's Creed, where you did the most damage waiting for openings but it wasn't as polished as AC's fighting engine.
The fast travel and modes of travel (horse, boat, etc.) are intriguing additions. If this game is going to be as huge as they say, I'm interested to see how these things will be implemented.
it's also nice to hear Geralt's voice at the end of the trailer. I'm very glad they didn't change his voice. Not that I'd expect them to hire someone else, as CD-P is basically a studio of talented superfans and that stuff matters to people like them/us.
Lastly, I just read that character and story data from the PC version of The Witcher 2 will transfer and have an effect in The Witcher 3. I love when devs do stuff like that. It was the same way with the Witcher 2 importing character data from The Witcher, and it actually affected the story in that during Act 3 of 2, the Knights of the Flaming Rose treated you according to how you got along with them in the first game. In the Xbox version, the default was that they were hostile to you, but it was possible to be on good terms with them in the PC version depending on uyour TW 1 data. Helped for avoiding fights and gathering info.
I think I'm most excited about the ability to visit any part of the world in the forthcoming game. I hated being closed off from farming certain monsters in The Witcher 2 if I advanced the story.
Right now, this is my most anticipated game of 2014.
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The world looks amazing, but the character models and faces look much the same as in the Witcher 2. I don't mind, it's still going to be amazing, but I was expecting a littler bit more in that department.
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People that were hands on with the demo said that the facial detail was pretty much the same, but added that the characters' eyes were very expressive and that body language and general mannerisms were dictated by eye contact to help give some extra life to interactions.
No multiplayer/social element, so this is pure homocave material.
No multiplayer/social element, so this is pure homocave material.
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I've watched this trailer at least three times and I still can't get enough.
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An IGN interview that talks about how CDProjektRED have already "maxed out" the PS4 and XBone versions of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt.
"It is extremely manageable. There is a lot of power in these machines, and I don't want to say we're using them to their capacity, but we're fairly close to doing so. We made a decision to go next-gen roughly two and a half years ago, so we've spent a lot of time with these machines, and it's been a great experience across all three platforms. On the old platforms, namely the Xbox 360 and PS3, we probably would have had to sacrifice nearly half of our vision." -Marcin Iwinski
http://www.ign.com/articles/2014/01/23/the-witcher-3-new-details-to-blow-your-mind
An IGN interview that talks about how CDProjektRED have already "maxed out" the PS4 and XBone versions of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt.
"It is extremely manageable. There is a lot of power in these machines, and I don't want to say we're using them to their capacity, but we're fairly close to doing so. We made a decision to go next-gen roughly two and a half years ago, so we've spent a lot of time with these machines, and it's been a great experience across all three platforms. On the old platforms, namely the Xbox 360 and PS3, we probably would have had to sacrifice nearly half of our vision." -Marcin Iwinski
http://www.ign.com/articles/2014/01/23/the-witcher-3-new-details-to-blow-your-mind
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http://www.neo-geo.com/forums/showt...put-out-new-Cyberpunk-RPG&highlight=witcher+3
Of course.
However, it probably won't be released until 2015, which is why I didn't add it to my "most anticipated 2014" list.
And I think the Pondsmith trailer does a better job of hyping the game than the teaser trailer does.
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I'm good with it. I want to play the game, but CD Projekt has always been a 'fans first' type of company and if they're saying it needs to be delayed, I have every confidence it's because they want to make the game better so we will all enjoy it that much more.
Of course, there's a lot of hype for this game so I'm sure they want accolades and good reviews to help boost sales, too. They've made a bold promise on the open world expansiveness and people will be watching how this turns out so I can understand them wanting to put their best foot forward.
All in all, they should take as much time as they need to make the best Witcher game they can. To be honest, I wouldn't want anything less. I have tones of games to play between now and then anyway
