Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

The Lost Magic of Magic

The latest RPG-focused column for Rock, Paper, Shotgun from Richard Cobbett investigates how magic is portrayed and mechanically implemented in fantasy RPGs. For the most part, Cobbett is disappointed by how magic is portrayed in recent RPGs, though he acknowledges…

How Witcher 3 Builds Character through Choice

The folks at Extra Credits have published a new video on The Witcher 3’s narrative. This time, using the romantic dilemma presented in the game (the romantic triangle between Yennefer, Geralt and Triss) as a starting point, they challenge the…

CD Projekt CEO Denies Buyout Rumors

I didn’t put much stock into DSOGaming’s unconfirmed reports of a visit of Electronic Arts representative to CD Projekt RED, supposedly to either publish a title or buy the studio altogether. The insider, who claimed to be CD Projekt employee…

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Budget Revealed

The folks at Gamasutra have taken a look at a recent financial briefing for CD Projekt RED (available at this link, though note that the video is in Polish) and reported on the budget for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt.…