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The Witcher 3 will have a new dialogue system

The Witcher 3 is without doubt one of the most anticipated games of the next generation, and new information will appear over the weeks.

In LogiaGamer had the opportunity to interview the guys from CD Projekt RED to discuss the third and final part of the trilogy of Geralt.

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NastyLeftHook04021d ago

would be interesting to see, i cannot wait for the witcher 3

KrisButtar4021d ago

having not played Witcher 1 or 2, is Witcher 3 a continued story like Assasins Creed games follows Desmond?, or like Final Fantasy where, new number means new story? or more like Elder Scrolls where they just leap forward in time for each installment?

I just don't want to jump into a series, if I'm going to be missing a portion of the story

WolfLeBlack4021d ago

The Witcher is a continous storyline, but Projekt did mention, if memory serves, that they were also designing Witcher 3 so that new players could jump in and not feel lost.

However, since all three games do have an overarching story to a degree, you'll get the most of the third game if you've played the past two. If nothing else I'd highly recommend getting the second game as you can pick it up on the cheap.

da_2pacalypse4020d ago

If you're not going to play Witcher 1, at least do yourself the favor to play Witcher 2. It's one of the best RPG's of the last 10 years or so. You're missing out!

Skate-AK4020d ago

I'm sure they would have some kind of backstory that introduces you to the story and events. Like ME2 did when it released for PS3.

matrixman924020d ago

I never played or read the plot of the witcher 1, and 2 wasnt hard to get into. I would play witcher 2 though just because it is a fantastic game

Eamon4020d ago

You don't need to play Witcher 1. Just read the plot on wiki or something.

But definitely play Witcher 2. The storyline in the second entry is quite important to the overall plot.

KrisButtar4020d ago

thanks for all the replies, I think I'll wiki the 1st one and then put Witcher 2 on my backlog of games

CBaoth4020d ago

W1 is a flawed masterpiece. 2 is more refined, and better polished but it is more linear with less content. I think of it like this: W1 is to W2 as is ME1 is to ME2. I know you will enjoy W2 a lot more if you PLAY the first one.

Eamon4020d ago

Of course, playing W1 will let you enjoy W2 more. Some characters return and a death of major character from W1 is quite shocking.

But the story in W1 is completely concluded in the same game. W2 is a combination of 2 major storylines, Assassins of Kings, and, Returning Memories.

Geralt is suffering from Amnesia in W1 but his past is hardly touched upon in it. But his memories become a central part of the plot in W2. By the end of the game, he's remembered pretty much all he needs to which becomes the premise of Witcher 3.

As for the assassins conspiracy, it also leads into the next game. But that's enough from me. Go play the game before you get spoiled :D

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coolbeans4020d ago

Needless to say, I'm intrigued. As much as I liked ME's simplified solution, it's only reasonable to expect changes like this for next-gen.

WeskerChildReborned4020d ago

Can't wait to see what it'll be like, so far i love the dialogue on Witcher 2.

Eamon4020d ago

who doesn't love the words 'plough' and 'whoreson' used in every sentence ;D

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The 7 Best Western RPGs: Immersive Adventures

RPGs are often huge, sprawling endeavours. With limited playtime, we have to choose wisely, so here's the best western RPGs available today.

SimpleSlave14d ago

"I started playing games yesterday" the List... Meh!

How about a few RPGs that deserve some love instead?
1 - Alpha Protocol - Now on GOG
2 - else Heart.Break()
3 - Shadowrun Trilogy
4 - Wasteland 2
5 - UnderRail
6 - Tyranny
7 - Torment: Tides of Numenera

And for a bonus game that flew under the radar:
8 - Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden

DustMan14d ago

Loved Alpha Protocol in all it's glorious jank. Great game.

SimpleSlave13d ago (Edited 13d ago )

Not only glorious jank, but the idea that the story can completely change depending on what you do, or say, or side with, makes it one of the most forward thinking games ever. The amount of story permutation is the equivalent of a Hitman level but in Story Form. And it wasn't just that the story changed, no, it was that you met completely new characters, or missed them, depending on your choices. Made Mass Effect feel static in comparison.

Alpha Protocol was absolutely glorious, indeed. And it was, and still is, more Next Gen than most anything out there these days. In this regard at least.

Pity.

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All the Essential Video Games Everyone Needs To Play At Least Once

Given the medium's wild diversity, this primer of the essential video games everyone should try is a good place to start.

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thorstein37d ago

.... from the 2000s (mostly).

shinoff218337d ago

I can't fk with this list. They missed on alot of games probably before the writers times. Also I know people loved some portal but I was never a fan.

Cacabunga37d ago

Tomb Raider 1
Driver 1
Abe’s Odyssey
FF6
King of Fighters 94
Mortal Kombat OG
LINK 2 the past
Street Fighter 2
Resident Evil 1

Inverno37d ago

Infinite but not the first two games? Witcher 3 but not the first two games?? GTA V but not literally any of the games before it??? Portal 2 but not the first? Also if you're going to play Shadow of The Colossus play the remaster and not the remake. Can't say I disagree with the list but my man it's all over the place.

Name Last Name37d ago

I mean some sequels are objectively better and you don’t need to play the whole series.

Inverno37d ago

But most of these games have a story to follow, sure you can catch up with a YouTube vid but where's the fun in that?

LucasRuinedChildhood37d ago (Edited 37d ago )

A list like this isn't telling you not to play the previous games if you want to. It's just giving you legendary games to play.

But tbh, you don't always have to force yourself to play every entry in a franchise to get to the better ones.

- The vast majority of Witcher 3 players never played the first 2 and had a great time. The first 2 games aren't in the same league.
- The GTA games are self-contained with the odd fun reference. You can easily jump into any of them.
- The Shadow Of The Colossus remake looks and controls better than the original (plus it has a 60fps option while the remaster is just 30fps). New players will enjoy it more.
- Portal 2 is a lot better than Portal 1 and takes the concept much further gameplay-wise. Storywise, Portal 1 is fairly light too. Not that you shouldn't play it but realistically ... you'd love Portal 2 whether you play it or not (at lot of Portal 2 players have never played 1).

Bioshock 1 is the only one I agree with you on simply because it's one the best games of all time and arguably better than Infinite. No other setting like Rapture.

Looking at the list, I'd recommend playing Uncharted 1 before 2 but no doubt, 2 is the legendary one you have to play.

Inverno37d ago

I get it, but that's just my opinion on his opinion. I just think that before you play a sequel you should still play what came before it. Maybe it's just me but i find it fascinating playing through the first game in a series and seeing how it has evolved through its sequels. Like I said I don't disagree with the list, other than SoTC which I strongly believe the remaster of the original should be played above the remake.

AuraAbjure37d ago

Awesome list! Hot take on Fear (and it's hard af expansion Persaus Mandate!) Bioshock Infinite is stellar, so is the Witcher 3 and you nailed it by having Ocarina of Time. So many fantastic games! Gotta play 'em all! Next one on my list is Prey after I beat Dead Space 2 and Splinter Cell Conviction.

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The Best Video Game Romances of All Time

Wealth of Geeks explores some of the best gaming romances that have stolen our hearts over the years.

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