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Witcher 3: The PC graphics - impressions of the PC, Ultra Settings, 4K

GameStar.de : We had the opportunity first impressions from the PC version of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt take - in 4K, on ​​Ultra settings.

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ramiuk13267d ago

and people are claiming its downgraded on pc,looks amazing imo.
amounto f people who can play like this is less than 5% i reckon of pc gamers but wow,there in for a treat of visual quality.

Orpheus3267d ago (Edited 3267d ago )

Im not sure if all the videos appearing in youtube claiming to be at ultra settings are actually at ultra settings. Lets see what happens.

In the video we can see fog and the draw distance is huge too. Only thing I did not like were the brick walls.

cartoonx13267d ago

just watch the original 35 min gameplay reveal. thts why ppl claiming its downgraded. it looks pretty good but yea no where near like that old build.

brich2333267d ago

Dont worry, there will be an Enhanced Editon coming eventually. The Witcher 1 and 2 did it.

Dynasty20213267d ago

And the inevitable graphics mods.

Utalkin2me3267d ago

Well in the other article.

" http://n4g.com/news/1726871...

Somebody put the wrong preview video. You actually have to go to the site and see the real video.

KeplerNoMore3267d ago

Less than 5% actualy according to steam hardware, but yeah most of these guys in comment sections act like 4k capable pcs are something you can find on the ground or grow from trees.

Studio-YaMi3267d ago

The thought of buying a decent 4K monitor or 4K TV is ludicrous enough,lol.

Bladesfist3267d ago

@keplerNoMore the people who game at these resolutions don't really care that they are the minority. Why should I care that other people do not game at 1440p / 144hz?

cayleee3267d ago (Edited 3267d ago )

Keplernomore

Pc gaming has always been about pushing the limits. It doesnt matter how many people have 4k capable PCs. In the long run if there are games that require people to upgrade, then people will upgrade. PC graphics power doubles every 18 months. How much longer before midrange GPUs can push 4k graphics? i would give it few years tops.

If games developers stop making progress. Downgrade games due to consoles, This will end up in a slowdown in people upgrading PCs too.

Now you may ignore that for now as a console gamer. However please understand. Since the last few gens MS, Sony and nintendo get a free ride when it comes to console hardware research. Since PC gamers have already funded the research. Its an ecosystem.

Now imagine if PC gamers dont have a reason to upgrade. Eventually its MS, Sony and nintendo who will need to spend billions to research and develop new hardware.

MS and Sony cheaped out this gen, there is no denying that. The reason is obvious they want to make their share holders happy as a corporation.

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Overwhelming3267d ago

@BladesFist: for the same reason the other 95% should care about the other 95%.

One thing is for sure, the effort and cost of making a game that pushes the limits for those 5% of gamers that would be able to play it, it's not cost-effective.

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Studio-YaMi3267d ago

Well,umm...it IS downgraded,unless you're blind or have foggy glasses on.

Not that it looks horrible or anything close to that,but a downgrade is obvious compared to what they showed at E3.

bumnut3267d ago

PC had features removed because consoles were too weak according to this...

http://whatifgaming.com/dev...

No idea how credible it is though.

brich2333267d ago

Its way more than 5%, remember the game doesnt have to be played at 1080p. 720p is an option and probably lower resolutions.

Enyxodin3267d ago

I have claimed witcher 3 to be downgraded and I still claim it after this video...

kraenk123267d ago (Edited 3267d ago )

People are ridiculous and spoiled brats these days. They don't appreciate all the work which goes into these games, don't have a clue about marketing and love to complain about everything. Internet is ruining gaming for me more and more.

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Hasswell-NeverCold3267d ago

There's really only 2 things that bother me really. Before the fov when riding a horse seemed better now it is too close and the sparkler effect when using igni.

Tzuno3267d ago

4K is not worth, it's overpriced because it's new, other than that i am good enough with 1080p and high settings.

UNKLE3267d ago

still unoptimized shit its need r9 290x for ultra...

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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.

SimpleSlave19d 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

DustMan19d ago

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

SimpleSlave19d ago (Edited 19d 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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thorstein43d ago

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

shinoff218343d 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.

Cacabunga43d 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

Inverno43d 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 Name43d ago

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

Inverno43d 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?

LucasRuinedChildhood43d ago (Edited 43d 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.

Inverno43d 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.

AuraAbjure43d 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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