PC

One Way Video Games Are Like Prison

Over at Grantland, the occasionally notorious but always thoughtful writer Tom Bissell has weighed in on The Witcher 2. He is… not impressed. In fact, after six hours with the game, he decided he’d seen enough.


May 2, 2012
In Real Life

Stop Getting So Mad About Video Game Reviews

It’s easy to take personal offence when you disagree with a game review. It’s easy to believe dissenting opinions mask ulterior motives.


April 25, 2012
In Real Life

Why Is Skyrim’s World Better Than Amalur’s? (And Other Burning RPG Questions)

Welcome to Burning Questions, a new Kotaku feature where Jason Schreier and Kirk Hamilton chat about the games they’re playing, the news they’re hearing, and the comings and goings of the world of video games.


PC

Forests And Fireballs Fill Witcher-Inspired Action Sequence

In honour of The Witcher 2, which was re-released as an enhanced edition for Xbox 360 and PC last week, here’s an awesome action sequence that was inspired by the game’s frenetic spell-filled combat. It’s quite well done.


April 18, 2012
In Real Life

The Men, Women & Puffy Shirts Of The Witcher 2

Polish artist Marcin Blaszczak is one of the men to thank for bringing the world of The Witcher 2 to life.


PC

Tips For Playing The Witcher 2 The Best Way

Today marks the release of The Witcher 2: Enhanced Edition on both Xbox 360 and PC. Sure, those of us with a powerful gaming PC probably played through this game one or more times. But everyone who picks it up on the Xbox will be playing it for the first time.


April 14, 2012
PC

Geralt Makes ‘Rated M For Mature’ Sound So Sexy

The Witcher 2: Assassin’s of Kings‘ hero doesn’t get laid all the time for nothing. In this launch trailer for the Xbox 360 edition of the game, Geralt of Rivia warns of mature content in a way that’ll have your parents purchasing the game for themselves.


PC

The Witcher 2 Makes It To Xbox 360 Intact And Ready For Sexy Action

If you’re an RPG fan who doesn’t own a super-fast gaming PC, you probably spent this time last year watching your PC-owning friends with no small amount of jealousy as they went on and on about this great game they were playing called The Witcher 2.


April 13, 2012
PC

Kick Back With My Favourite Track From The Witcher 2

Next week, Xbox 360 owners are finally going to have the opportunity to play The Witcher 2. I really liked that game a whole lot, and so I thought that tonight would be a good time to share my favourite musical track from the game.


April 6, 2012
PC

Comparing The Witcher 2 On PC And Xbox 360

The Witcher 2, one of the most visually impressive PC games going around, is getting an Xbox 360 port. If you were wondering how many corners needed to be cut to get the game running on a six year-old console, here’s your answer.