2008-07-23 05:09:59 The Witcher, these are the types of pc games we need :)

Just started playing on my brand new rig

Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 3GHZ
Nvidia 8800GT
4GB of Corsair XMS 2 DDR2 800
Vista Ultimate 64 bit. (Didn't put Service Pack 1 on yet)

I'm really digging the hell out of this game's atmosphere and gameplay and I've only just finished the very first area of the game. The game's opening is much better handled than I would've expected and I'm still in a state of total shock and awe at just how many different skill trees are available to customize your character with in this game.

As people have heard me say before, I never really felt upgrading my pc was even worth it and few pc games these days even made me remotely desire to upgrade just to play them at the best settings. It also helped a great deal that it wasn't on consoles, but to be honest, I probably wouldn't even want to play this thing on a console after experiencing it on this pc with everything maxed out. I've been trying to find ways to see if I can give the system more than it can handle, but it's ripping through it. Then again, I haven't tried Crysis so I'd probably get like 12 fps in that game haha.

Anyway, I heard a lot of great things about the Witcher and I'm pretty happy that I decided to get it. Actually, it isn't even accurate to say that I bought the Witcher, because I really wasn't expecting to get the game. I made a purchase on Newegg and chose a couple of combo deals and, to my surprise, a copy of Witcher ended up being a gift for choosing one of the combo deal or maybe multiple combos.

I'm really happy that they included the game though because I'm just loving it. This is also apparently the team's first game ever? I haven't played much of it yet, but I can tell it's quality stuff.

I WAS going to get an ATI 4870, but eventually came to the conclusion that just because I have the money to spend, doesn't mean I should. Been trying to be a lot more responsible with money recently and I suppose that's a losing battle since I can't resist shelling out for whatever game I want to play. Anyway, if anyone is interested in a great PC title definitely pick up the Witcher. Totally worth it.

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Hironobu Sakaguchi is coming back to reclaim the throne :)

October 20th 2007 (A good day)

Don't ask any questions just shut up and buy Halo : Ghosts of the Onyx one of the greatest books ever.

pssh! more like electronic gay-ming monthly! amirite

2008-07-23 05:29:14

I played the demo and thought it was horrendous.

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Marumaro for the WIN !!

2008-07-23 06:15:15 In reply to Jollipop (2008-07-23 05:29:14)

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Hironobu Sakaguchi is coming back to reclaim the throne :)

October 20th 2007 (A good day)

Don't ask any questions just shut up and buy Halo : Ghosts of the Onyx one of the greatest books ever.

pssh! more like electronic gay-ming monthly! amirite

2008-07-23 06:17:54 In reply to Optimusv2 (2008-07-23 06:15:15)

2008-07-23 13:33:30

Shame he didn't wait huh? Did you miss that thread Op? I've been wanting to play this game but I'm holding out for the re-release.

I just got a very similar rig to you and I find that I often consider buying games that normally wouldn't interest me, just so I can put it to the test. I bought Bioshock again when I already own it on the 360. Same with COD4. But, yeah congrats on the new rig. Have a lot of fun.

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Strange memories on this nervous night in Las Vegas. Has it been five years? Six? It seems like a lifetime.

2008-07-23 16:06:29

Yeah, the super-patch is probably worth waiting for. There's information about it in the pre-existing "The Witcher" thread that's been active as recently as last week. I think it's due out in September at this point.

2008-07-23 17:26:34

Witcher Enhanced edition is in to us so I don't imagine it'll be too long. There's not heaps of extra content but is probably worth the wait if you're eyeing the game.

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2008-07-23 17:31:03 In reply to deftangel (2008-07-23 17:26:34)

2008-07-23 18:19:05 In reply to GriftGFX (2008-07-23 17:31:03)

No I'd say September is more than reasonable based on what I've seen this week. Then again, it is Atari which is not exactly the most streamlined of operations right now. They'll get better in time of course :-)

Most of the stuff we've done over the last couple of weeks or so has been for the September-ish time frame anyhow.

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XBL/PSN: deftangel. Views are my own and not representative of my employers. Boulets aren't the end of the world, you will get over them! Reading and constructive discussion classes are available, enquire via PM :)

2008-07-23 19:42:40

I will finally have to invest in some RAM to play this game... But I'm in no rush. :) And good to know that for once I'll play the best version out there :)

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"That just happened 'cause that was awesome" - Randy Pitchford, Gearbox

2008-07-23 19:46:46 In reply to Optimusv2 (2008-07-23 05:09:59)

Indeed great game and have fun with your new PC!

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War, war never changes...

2008-07-23 20:09:19

There is an even better version on the way?

I assume since they re-recorded voice acting, they probably re-did a lot of other stuff as well?

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Hironobu Sakaguchi is coming back to reclaim the throne :)

October 20th 2007 (A good day)

Don't ask any questions just shut up and buy Halo : Ghosts of the Onyx one of the greatest books ever.

pssh! more like electronic gay-ming monthly! amirite

2008-07-23 20:11:29

http://www.gamersyde.com/forum_8_25170_1_en.html

2008-07-23 21:02:58

I meant version with no apparently bad localisation and without bullshit censorship that is in the US version :)

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"That just happened 'cause that was awesome" - Randy Pitchford, Gearbox

2008-07-23 21:07:40 In reply to szaromir (2008-07-23 21:02:58)

2008-07-23 21:20:17 In reply to GriftGFX (2008-07-23 21:07:40)

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"That just happened 'cause that was awesome" - Randy Pitchford, Gearbox

2008-07-23 21:24:05 In reply to szaromir (2008-07-23 21:20:17)

2008-07-23 21:33:08

So far only two books(out of total 7) have been translated to English. The books were great in general, but the further the worse, with the second last being absolute turd IMO and the last being decent with great ending.

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"That just happened 'cause that was awesome" - Randy Pitchford, Gearbox

2008-07-23 21:56:08 In reply to szaromir (2008-07-23 21:02:58)

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XBL/PSN: deftangel. Views are my own and not representative of my employers. Boulets aren't the end of the world, you will get over them! Reading and constructive discussion classes are available, enquire via PM :)

2008-07-23 22:11:44 In reply to deftangel (2008-07-23 21:56:08)

2008-07-23 22:20:02 In reply to GriftGFX (2008-07-23 22:11:44)

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2008-07-24 05:58:21

I beat the game a little a while ago and totally agree, it could have easily been my game of the year