May was an exciting month for everything except games. My Avengers review made the Arts cover for Imprint's May issue. My Tomorrowland review hit the Imprint website last week. I witnessed two great wrestling shows live. And I did quite a bit of catching up with friends.
Not to say that I didn't play any games this past month. From starting new purchases to diving into the backlog, I just did a lot of jumping between titles. Now that both Splatoon and Witcher III have been released, I am not bouncing around as much. Despite my current gaming stability, I don't have enough to say on one thing this month to do Game/Show/Movie of the Month justice.
I promise everything will be back to normal for June's edition of Bit by Bit. As I will get to in a moment, June is going to be a very busy month for Silver Bit.
Most Anticipated Event of the Month
You may be wondering: why is June such a busy month for Silver Bit? Well my uneducated hypothetical audience, June plays host to E3, the biggest video game convention of the year, and I am covering the show from start to finish for the fourth time now.
Coverage of E3 2015 will begin this Sunday with the return of The Big Questions article. The show ramps up on Monday as coverage of the press conferences begin. My impressions on Bethesda, Microsoft, EA and Ubisoft will be posted throughout Monday, followed by Sony, Nintendo and Square Enix on Tuesday. Silver Bit's E3 coverage doesn't end once the show floor closes on June 18th. The coverage will continue for the rest of June with a special edition of Bit by Bit to wrap up the show and the annual Top Games of E3 article(s).
While E3 may be one of the most exhausting weeks of my year, it is one of the most fulfilling. I love sharing my opinions and insights on E3 with you guys and gals all week long. Also it's tons of fun to gather a bunch of my friends together to watch the festivities with me.
Video of the Month
Microsoft is well-known for making a plethora of reliable products including the Xbox 360, Windows Vista and Zune. So it's a no-brainer that they'd bring their patented reliability to the self-driving car market with a car powered by their excellent bing search engine. Check out this promotional video by the great folks at Rooster Teeth to see the bing self-driving car in all its glory. It just needs Internet Explorer and SmartGlass support, and it would be the greatest car on the planet!
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Wednesday, June 10, 2015
Thursday, May 7, 2015
Bit by Bit: April 2015
School is done for another year, but things haven't slowed down that much. My jobs, both paid and volunteer, keep me busy throughout the year especially in the summer. Speaking of work, you can check out my first published piece for Imprint, the University of Waterloo's student run newspaper. It is a review of Avengers: Age of Ultron. I hope you enjoy and share it with others.
On top of work, I have lots of things going on in the coming months. I have movies to watch (and possibly review), live wrestling shows to see, games to play, friends to visit and a vacation to take. It is going to a busy yet fun summer.
Don't worry though. Silver Bit won't be taking a backseat; in fact, it will be front and centre especially when it comes to E3 next month. I have a lot of things cooking regarding regular content for Silver Bit this summer so stay tuned.
Show of the Month
April has been a month to try new things for yours truly. I got a chance to feel the pain, frustration and ironic fun of From Software's Bloodbourne, determine for myself if Game of Thrones lives up to the hype and rabid praise (it's getting there), and got back into watching anime. My renewed interest in anime came all thanks to IGN's Anime Club podcast. I use to watch anime regularly when I was a teenager, but grew out of it due to my exhaustion with drawn-out plots and my preference for reading manga. Now, I am scouring used video stores and the Funimation app for shows both old and new in order to expand my horizons.
In expanding my horizons, I took a risk and spent 20 dollars on the Cowboy Bebop complete series DVD set. While I am still working my way through the series, I do not regret my purchase. In fact, I am loving it. Cowboy Bebop is unlike anything I have ever laid my eyes on. The innovation and stylishness of this anime makes it stand out above all the others.
Cowboy Bebop blends beautiful animations, always on-point humour and fully fleshed out characters. At first, the show may seem a little off-putting due to how different it is from most anime. Bebop never holds your hand; it just drops you in its world and lets you experience all its imperfections and quirks for yourself. Also Bebop's use of music is unbelievable as each episode has its own unique soundtrack that fits its story and tone. Plus, the opening for the show is thing of beauty.
Out of the 15 episodes I have watched so far, Cowboy Bebop is a really good show slowly becoming a great show. It does take a few episodes before it gets going and about a good dozen before it starts firing on all cylinders. Once it starts firing on all cylinders, Bebop is almost untouchable. Bebop is an incredible show that you should watch, anime fan or not.
Most Anticipated Game of the Month
My love for the The Witcher III: Wild Hunt has been well documented in the annals of Silver Bit. The game looks absolutely incredible. I have been looking forward to Witcher III ever since it graced the cover of Game Informer just over two years ago and we are less than a month away until its release.
Just recently, CD Projekt RED announced the expansion pass for the game. Before you get up in arms over another DLC pass like everybody did with the Arkham Knight season pass, Witcher's expansion pass is unlike other passes on the market. While most DLC for games nowadays adds a few hours of extra content, this expansion pass will add around 30 hours of content to the already expansive Witcher III. At 25 dollars, you are getting well over five times more content than the typical season pass. Plus, CD Projekt RED is offering 16 free pieces of DLC in the year following the game's release.
It may be a lot of money to drop on one game, but I trust the guys and gals at CD Projekt Red to deliver. I feel it is a worthwhile investment to get the most out of the grandest fantasy RPG ever created and help support these incredible developers create more great RPGs in the future.
Video of the Month
I have a problem. I just can't stop watching Honest Trailers, be it for video games or movies. They are just too funny. I devoured the older ones throughout late March and early April. Now, I impatiently wait for new ones to be posted.
To show you how great this YouTube series is (and maybe get you addicted as well), enjoy the newest Honest Game Trailer for Pokemon Ruby and Sapphire.
On top of work, I have lots of things going on in the coming months. I have movies to watch (and possibly review), live wrestling shows to see, games to play, friends to visit and a vacation to take. It is going to a busy yet fun summer.
Don't worry though. Silver Bit won't be taking a backseat; in fact, it will be front and centre especially when it comes to E3 next month. I have a lot of things cooking regarding regular content for Silver Bit this summer so stay tuned.
Show of the Month
April has been a month to try new things for yours truly. I got a chance to feel the pain, frustration and ironic fun of From Software's Bloodbourne, determine for myself if Game of Thrones lives up to the hype and rabid praise (it's getting there), and got back into watching anime. My renewed interest in anime came all thanks to IGN's Anime Club podcast. I use to watch anime regularly when I was a teenager, but grew out of it due to my exhaustion with drawn-out plots and my preference for reading manga. Now, I am scouring used video stores and the Funimation app for shows both old and new in order to expand my horizons.
In expanding my horizons, I took a risk and spent 20 dollars on the Cowboy Bebop complete series DVD set. While I am still working my way through the series, I do not regret my purchase. In fact, I am loving it. Cowboy Bebop is unlike anything I have ever laid my eyes on. The innovation and stylishness of this anime makes it stand out above all the others.
Cowboy Bebop blends beautiful animations, always on-point humour and fully fleshed out characters. At first, the show may seem a little off-putting due to how different it is from most anime. Bebop never holds your hand; it just drops you in its world and lets you experience all its imperfections and quirks for yourself. Also Bebop's use of music is unbelievable as each episode has its own unique soundtrack that fits its story and tone. Plus, the opening for the show is thing of beauty.
Out of the 15 episodes I have watched so far, Cowboy Bebop is a really good show slowly becoming a great show. It does take a few episodes before it gets going and about a good dozen before it starts firing on all cylinders. Once it starts firing on all cylinders, Bebop is almost untouchable. Bebop is an incredible show that you should watch, anime fan or not.
Most Anticipated Game of the Month
My love for the The Witcher III: Wild Hunt has been well documented in the annals of Silver Bit. The game looks absolutely incredible. I have been looking forward to Witcher III ever since it graced the cover of Game Informer just over two years ago and we are less than a month away until its release.
Just recently, CD Projekt RED announced the expansion pass for the game. Before you get up in arms over another DLC pass like everybody did with the Arkham Knight season pass, Witcher's expansion pass is unlike other passes on the market. While most DLC for games nowadays adds a few hours of extra content, this expansion pass will add around 30 hours of content to the already expansive Witcher III. At 25 dollars, you are getting well over five times more content than the typical season pass. Plus, CD Projekt RED is offering 16 free pieces of DLC in the year following the game's release.
It may be a lot of money to drop on one game, but I trust the guys and gals at CD Projekt Red to deliver. I feel it is a worthwhile investment to get the most out of the grandest fantasy RPG ever created and help support these incredible developers create more great RPGs in the future.
Video of the Month
I have a problem. I just can't stop watching Honest Trailers, be it for video games or movies. They are just too funny. I devoured the older ones throughout late March and early April. Now, I impatiently wait for new ones to be posted.
To show you how great this YouTube series is (and maybe get you addicted as well), enjoy the newest Honest Game Trailer for Pokemon Ruby and Sapphire.
Monday, February 16, 2015
2015: The Year and Games Ahead
Although we are already a month into 2015, the year is still young. As each day passes, we move one step closer to the next big game release or product launch. After how disappointing 2014 was, the video game industry will be trying to bounce back in 2015 with grander spectacles, shocking surprises and innovative concepts. While we may not know everything that is coming in the next 11 months, I want to share, in no particular order, the games and other products I am looking forward to in the coming year.
Amiibo
Yes, I know it's not socially acceptable for a 23 year-old adult male to be collecting little "children's" toys, but I honestly don't care. Nintendo and their games have and always will be a significant part of my life and the ability to get physical statues of the characters I love without spending an entire paycheck is incredible. I want to own them all, but things haven't been going to plan considering the low supply and the insanely high demand. With their cool designs and extra functionality, I am excited to buy future waves of Amiibos, but I am not going to let these toys consume my life like they have for many others.
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
If it wasn't for the additional delay, it would only be weeks between me and Geralt of Rivia instead of months. The delay may be for the best considering all my responsibilities with school and work at the moment. No matter when The Witcher 3 drops, I know it consume a gigantic portion of my time. The scope and scale of The Witcher 3 is just mesmerizing as you can literally go anywhere and do anything you want in its open fantasy world. Every new piece of information, be it a trailer or news story, gets my blood pumping to play this game. On May 19th, the rampage of the Wild Hunt begins.
Mighty No. 9
Everybody and their mother has been clamouring for a new Mega Man game for years now. No matter how loud and boisterous people get about the severe lack of the Blue Bomber, Capcom just doesn't want to give their mascot any love outside the occasional cameo or guest appearance. While Capcom may not be listening to their fans, Keiji Inafune, father of Mega Man, took the opportunity to capitalize on the high demand with Mega Man's spiritual successor, Mighty No. 9. Launched via Kickstarter back in 2013, Mighty No. 9 easily demolished its goal and has gone onto entice millions to donate money even after the initial funding campaign. What Inafune and his studio Comcept have shown off of Mighty No. 9 through trailers, closed betas and previews has looked outstanding. The game has similar elements to past Mega Man games, but combines them with some unique mechanics, such as dashing as the main way of dispatching enemies, that sets protagonist Beck out of his older brother's shadow. With Mighty No. 9 coming to every system on the market today, there's no way you should miss out on the biggest platforming games of the year.
Xenoblade Chronicles X
Back in 2012, Xenoblade Chronicles impressed with its humongous vistas and superb adaptation of MMORPG gameplay into a single-player experience and on the Wii no less. Sadly due to a limited production run, many people were unable to experience one of the best JRPGs of the last generation. For those who purchase the New Nintendo 3DS, a port of the original Xenoblade Chronicles is coming in early April, but, in my opinion, the smaller screen of the 3DS will not do the magnificence of Xenoblade's incredible scope justice. Fortunately, Monolith Soft and Nintendo are joining forces once again to deliver a sequel for the Wii U later this year. Xenoblade Chronicles X looks to have even larger environments to explore, more refined RPG mechanics and the addition of mechs! As much as I love giant robots, the added mechs makes the scope of the combat feel as awe-inspiring as the environments. If you aren't convinced, take some time to watch the 24-minute gameplay trailer Nintendo released a few weeks back and see for yourself.
The Legend of Zelda
The release of a brand new Zelda is always a highly anticipated event. This time around, the anticipation is at a fever pitch. Nintendo has shown only two short trailers for the game yet they have been enough to send gamers into a frenzy of speculation. The reason for this frenzy comes from the significant changes to the formula in the way of progression, combat and exploration. The most significant change being the creation of a fully realized open-world Hyrule where you can complete dungeons however you choose. Since Nintendo is aiming to have this new Zelda out by the end of 2015, there is still plenty of information to be revealed in the months ahead.
Yes, I know it's not socially acceptable for a 23 year-old adult male to be collecting little "children's" toys, but I honestly don't care. Nintendo and their games have and always will be a significant part of my life and the ability to get physical statues of the characters I love without spending an entire paycheck is incredible. I want to own them all, but things haven't been going to plan considering the low supply and the insanely high demand. With their cool designs and extra functionality, I am excited to buy future waves of Amiibos, but I am not going to let these toys consume my life like they have for many others.
If it wasn't for the additional delay, it would only be weeks between me and Geralt of Rivia instead of months. The delay may be for the best considering all my responsibilities with school and work at the moment. No matter when The Witcher 3 drops, I know it consume a gigantic portion of my time. The scope and scale of The Witcher 3 is just mesmerizing as you can literally go anywhere and do anything you want in its open fantasy world. Every new piece of information, be it a trailer or news story, gets my blood pumping to play this game. On May 19th, the rampage of the Wild Hunt begins.
Everybody and their mother has been clamouring for a new Mega Man game for years now. No matter how loud and boisterous people get about the severe lack of the Blue Bomber, Capcom just doesn't want to give their mascot any love outside the occasional cameo or guest appearance. While Capcom may not be listening to their fans, Keiji Inafune, father of Mega Man, took the opportunity to capitalize on the high demand with Mega Man's spiritual successor, Mighty No. 9. Launched via Kickstarter back in 2013, Mighty No. 9 easily demolished its goal and has gone onto entice millions to donate money even after the initial funding campaign. What Inafune and his studio Comcept have shown off of Mighty No. 9 through trailers, closed betas and previews has looked outstanding. The game has similar elements to past Mega Man games, but combines them with some unique mechanics, such as dashing as the main way of dispatching enemies, that sets protagonist Beck out of his older brother's shadow. With Mighty No. 9 coming to every system on the market today, there's no way you should miss out on the biggest platforming games of the year.
Back in 2012, Xenoblade Chronicles impressed with its humongous vistas and superb adaptation of MMORPG gameplay into a single-player experience and on the Wii no less. Sadly due to a limited production run, many people were unable to experience one of the best JRPGs of the last generation. For those who purchase the New Nintendo 3DS, a port of the original Xenoblade Chronicles is coming in early April, but, in my opinion, the smaller screen of the 3DS will not do the magnificence of Xenoblade's incredible scope justice. Fortunately, Monolith Soft and Nintendo are joining forces once again to deliver a sequel for the Wii U later this year. Xenoblade Chronicles X looks to have even larger environments to explore, more refined RPG mechanics and the addition of mechs! As much as I love giant robots, the added mechs makes the scope of the combat feel as awe-inspiring as the environments. If you aren't convinced, take some time to watch the 24-minute gameplay trailer Nintendo released a few weeks back and see for yourself.
The release of a brand new Zelda is always a highly anticipated event. This time around, the anticipation is at a fever pitch. Nintendo has shown only two short trailers for the game yet they have been enough to send gamers into a frenzy of speculation. The reason for this frenzy comes from the significant changes to the formula in the way of progression, combat and exploration. The most significant change being the creation of a fully realized open-world Hyrule where you can complete dungeons however you choose. Since Nintendo is aiming to have this new Zelda out by the end of 2015, there is still plenty of information to be revealed in the months ahead.
Monday, June 30, 2014
Top 10 Games of E3 2014 Part 2
Welcome to the second part of Silver Bit's Top 10 Games of E3 2014. In the previous article, we took a look at the games that just barely made this final five. E3 2014 saw some great games grace the show floor, but only a handful can walk away as the most impressive games of the show. While all the games on this list are among the best of E3, the games in this top five could easily walk away with top honours depending on one's opinion. To reiterate, the only games eligible for this list are those available to play on the show floor. Now with that reminder out of the way, it is time to count down the final five games in Silver Bit's Top 10 Games of E3 2014. Hope you enjoy and feel free to share your favourite games of E3 2014 in the comments.
5. Sunset Overdrive - XBONE
There are only a select few Xbox One exclusives that really get one hopeful for first-party content on the machine and Insomniac Games' Sunset Overdrive is champion over them all. All of Microsoft's offerings nowadays seem to fall under the same experiences they delivered last generation, but Sunset Overdrive is the shining example of what happens when you give a team of creative minds full control over their vision. Sunset Overdrive is pure unadulterated fun wrapped into an open-world third-person action game. Stuck in Sunset City during the Awesompocolypse, the player is tasked with cleaning up the mess made by the launch of FizzCo's Overcharge Delirium XT, an energy drink that turns anyone who drinks into mindless mutated creatures known as the OD'd. Sunset Overdrive gives players tons of options to tackle their task through fully customizable characters, a slew of creatively designed weapons and plenty of solo and multiplayer missions to complete throughout Sunset City. Traversing Sunset City is incredibly fluid as players are able to wall run, grind rails and wires, instantly switch between grinding and zip-lining, bounce off of any surface and use other crazy acrobatics. Although Microsoft will not push Sunset Overdrive as heavily as Halo or Forza, it is a game that Xbox One owners should not overlook this holiday season.
4. Valiant Hearts: The Great War - PS3, PS4, XBONE, XB360, PC
The UbiArt engine has proven time and time again that the most beautiful games do not need to have the largest polygon count. In fact, the art in 2D games can be just as beautiful or even more than their 3D counterparts; just look at Rayman Legends and Child of Light for proof. Valiant Hearts: The Great War is the next title to use the UbiArt engine and the game looks spectacular in terms of its visuals and gameplay. Valiant Hearts follows the story of four individuals as they try to survive the horrors of World War I. Starting in different locations and allegiances, the stories of each character interconnect with one another through a common companion--a dog named Walt. Throughout the game, the characters are thrust into various situations from sneaking behind enemy lines to blowing up bridges. Valiant Hearts offers players plenty of puzzles to complete through interacting with the environment and other characters or sending Walt to reach areas the characters cannot normally reach. The interplay between using the characters and Walt to solve puzzles and the mature tones of the story have me very excited to venture into the world of Valiant Hearts in the near future.
3. Batman: Arkham Knight - PS4, XBONE, PC
In recent years, The Dark Knight has become an incredible force within the video game industry thanks to the folks at Rocksteady. One can argue that the Batman: Arkham games are single-handedly the greatest licensed games to grace the market. As the final entry in this acclaimed series, Rocksteady looks to pull no punches with Arkham Knight as Batman and his world are being supercharged with new abilities and content. The moment from the E3 demo where Batman steps out onto the balcony of his hideout and peers out onto Rockstady's Gotham City will make anybody's jaw drop. The expansiveness of this open world is breathtaking and I can see myself drowning hundreds of hours exploring every nook and cranny of Gotham City. With how vast Gotham City will be in Arkham Knight, Batman needs another way to traverse the city than just his trusty grappling hook and cape. For this final installment, the Batmobile has been added to The Dark Knight's arsenal. Aside from the vehicles primary purpose, Batman can summon the Batmobile at will, use it to immobilize enemies, have it clear obstacles and launch himself into the air. The Batmobile is not the only addition as Batman's combat and stealth abilities are receiving considerable upgrades in speed and precision. Although Batman: Arkham Knight will no longer be gracing consoles this year, the game looks to be on the road to surpassing its predecessors' legendary quality.
2. Super Smash Bros. for Wii U and 3DS - Wii U, 3DS
Arguably the most anticipated game of 2014, Super Smash Bros. for Wii U and 3DS had one of the best showings of the show. Nintendo went out of their way to make Super Smash Bros. the most important game of the show. They gave fans three character reveals in Mii Fighters, Palutena and Pac Man, an incredible live tourney held in the Nokia Theatre and multiple kiosks to play on the show floor. Seeing the two versions in motion is a thing of beauty. The Wii U version flows at an incredible clip and all the new characters, stages and items look to fit in with the polished gameplay. While the 3DS version may take some time to get use to the controllers as I have heard from many video impressions on the game, it looks just as polished and refined as its Wii U brethren. Much like Far Cry 4 in part one, Super Smash Bros. for Wii U and 3DS are both hard to sum up in words. I highly recommend watching the Super Smash Bros. Invitational or one of the live demos from Nintendo Treehouse Live at E3 to see how great these games play.
1. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - PS4, XBONE, PC
There are only a select few Xbox One exclusives that really get one hopeful for first-party content on the machine and Insomniac Games' Sunset Overdrive is champion over them all. All of Microsoft's offerings nowadays seem to fall under the same experiences they delivered last generation, but Sunset Overdrive is the shining example of what happens when you give a team of creative minds full control over their vision. Sunset Overdrive is pure unadulterated fun wrapped into an open-world third-person action game. Stuck in Sunset City during the Awesompocolypse, the player is tasked with cleaning up the mess made by the launch of FizzCo's Overcharge Delirium XT, an energy drink that turns anyone who drinks into mindless mutated creatures known as the OD'd. Sunset Overdrive gives players tons of options to tackle their task through fully customizable characters, a slew of creatively designed weapons and plenty of solo and multiplayer missions to complete throughout Sunset City. Traversing Sunset City is incredibly fluid as players are able to wall run, grind rails and wires, instantly switch between grinding and zip-lining, bounce off of any surface and use other crazy acrobatics. Although Microsoft will not push Sunset Overdrive as heavily as Halo or Forza, it is a game that Xbox One owners should not overlook this holiday season.
The UbiArt engine has proven time and time again that the most beautiful games do not need to have the largest polygon count. In fact, the art in 2D games can be just as beautiful or even more than their 3D counterparts; just look at Rayman Legends and Child of Light for proof. Valiant Hearts: The Great War is the next title to use the UbiArt engine and the game looks spectacular in terms of its visuals and gameplay. Valiant Hearts follows the story of four individuals as they try to survive the horrors of World War I. Starting in different locations and allegiances, the stories of each character interconnect with one another through a common companion--a dog named Walt. Throughout the game, the characters are thrust into various situations from sneaking behind enemy lines to blowing up bridges. Valiant Hearts offers players plenty of puzzles to complete through interacting with the environment and other characters or sending Walt to reach areas the characters cannot normally reach. The interplay between using the characters and Walt to solve puzzles and the mature tones of the story have me very excited to venture into the world of Valiant Hearts in the near future.
In recent years, The Dark Knight has become an incredible force within the video game industry thanks to the folks at Rocksteady. One can argue that the Batman: Arkham games are single-handedly the greatest licensed games to grace the market. As the final entry in this acclaimed series, Rocksteady looks to pull no punches with Arkham Knight as Batman and his world are being supercharged with new abilities and content. The moment from the E3 demo where Batman steps out onto the balcony of his hideout and peers out onto Rockstady's Gotham City will make anybody's jaw drop. The expansiveness of this open world is breathtaking and I can see myself drowning hundreds of hours exploring every nook and cranny of Gotham City. With how vast Gotham City will be in Arkham Knight, Batman needs another way to traverse the city than just his trusty grappling hook and cape. For this final installment, the Batmobile has been added to The Dark Knight's arsenal. Aside from the vehicles primary purpose, Batman can summon the Batmobile at will, use it to immobilize enemies, have it clear obstacles and launch himself into the air. The Batmobile is not the only addition as Batman's combat and stealth abilities are receiving considerable upgrades in speed and precision. Although Batman: Arkham Knight will no longer be gracing consoles this year, the game looks to be on the road to surpassing its predecessors' legendary quality.
Arguably the most anticipated game of 2014, Super Smash Bros. for Wii U and 3DS had one of the best showings of the show. Nintendo went out of their way to make Super Smash Bros. the most important game of the show. They gave fans three character reveals in Mii Fighters, Palutena and Pac Man, an incredible live tourney held in the Nokia Theatre and multiple kiosks to play on the show floor. Seeing the two versions in motion is a thing of beauty. The Wii U version flows at an incredible clip and all the new characters, stages and items look to fit in with the polished gameplay. While the 3DS version may take some time to get use to the controllers as I have heard from many video impressions on the game, it looks just as polished and refined as its Wii U brethren. Much like Far Cry 4 in part one, Super Smash Bros. for Wii U and 3DS are both hard to sum up in words. I highly recommend watching the Super Smash Bros. Invitational or one of the live demos from Nintendo Treehouse Live at E3 to see how great these games play.
As great as Super Smash Bros. for Wii U and 3DS may be, there is one game greater than it this year. That game is The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. Not much has been shown of Witcher 3 since its reveal back in early 2013, but CD Projekt RED let the floodgates loose at E3. The Witcher 3 gives players a living, breathing open world to explore. In fact, the map is 30 times larger than the previous Witcher games. Plus the amount of freedom in The Witcher 3 is incredible as players can venture to any part of the map at any time and pick up and put down story and side quests whenever they choose. On your way to a quest objective and feel like helping a traveler in distress along the way or starting up a whole other quest, you are free to do that without penalty. The world is shaped around the player's choices in combat, regular conversation and pivotal story moments. Every piece of media for The Witcher 3 from E3 has been nothing short of phenomenal from the blood-pumping pre-E3 trailer to the show floor demos. While The Witcher 3 may not earn the same amount of money Elder Scrolls, Dragon Age or Mass Effect rake in, this game and its ambitious scope prove why anybody should spend close to 600 dollars on a next generation console. The next generation of video gaming truly begins on February 24th, 2015 with the release of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt.
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