The Witcher 2 Xbox 360 release date announced

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CD Projekt details Enhanced Edition, Dark Edition.

The Witcher 2: Enhanced Edition launches worldwide for Xbox 360 on 17th April, developer CD Projekt has announced.

The developer has added a raft of new features and insists it's the "most polished and definitive version of the game".

Here's a summary of what you can expect from the console release:

New CGI intro sequence
33 minutes of new cinematics
Four additional hours of gameplay
Two new adventures
New characters
New locations
Revamped intelligent camera system
New target locking system
Improved Character Panel
New panels navigation bar
More responsive control system

The game, priced at Ł44.99, comes on two discs and also includes a quest handbook, official soundtrack and world map.

If all that's not enough, CD Projekt is also offering a deluxe Dark Edition for Ł59.99. That comes in a handsome special edition box and adds an art book, three stickers, a medallion and a 'making of' DVD.

A PC version of the Enhanced Edition also launches on 17th April, while all those who already own the game get all the new additional content via a free update on the same day.

Both editions are available for pre-order now, with various different retailers offering additional extras, including T-shirts, avatars, keyrings and a comic book.

On top of all that, the original PC version is now on sale at 15 per cent off via GOG. Pick it up at the discounted price and you can grab the new content via the aforementioned update in April.

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16bitworld #1 4 weeks ago

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Looking forward to playing this. Was tempted to build a new gaming pc to play the witcher/witcher 2.
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arcam #2 4 weeks ago

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Rayman Origins confirmed for PC, Witcher 2 confirmed for 360. Today is a good day for gamers
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asphaltcowboy #3 4 weeks ago

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Yes! Finally! Don't have to buy a new PC DD
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ZuluHero #4 4 weeks ago

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My poor pc couldn't cope, so i'm glad this is getting a release. I hope the port is good as it was quite a beefy game, system wise.
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Yuroko #5 4 weeks ago

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So need to finish Skyrim, replay Mass Effect 1 & 2 then play ME3, then Kingdom of Alumur and then this! It's gonna be a long stat-based year. Love it!
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FaceInTheCrowd #6 4 weeks ago

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looking forward to this,that'll be Kingdoms of Amalur,Mass Effect 3 and this all coming my way, year of the RPG for me
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lord_jamie #7 4 weeks ago

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This is exactly how all game companies should treat their loyal customers. Rather than make people regret buying the game early they give you all of the extra stuff being added for free. And no DRM in the first place.

I'm tempted to buy the game again just to support them further.
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WeakOrbit #8 4 weeks ago

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Sob I'm afraid it comes to this

(brings social life outside and shoots it)

Can not wait for this!!!!
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coomber #9 4 weeks ago

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Got to take my hat off to a company that does stuff like this. Great news.
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WillyWongler #10 4 weeks ago

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Been hoping to see this announcement every day since we broke into 2012. Life is complete today.
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Paul_cz #11 4 weeks ago

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Best game of 2011 will become best game of 2012.

I am itching to buy Dark Edition of x360 version despite not owning x360 and despite already owning both Collector edition and GOG edition of PC version. It just looks so freaking good.
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Cjail #12 4 weeks ago

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@lord_jamie
I could not have said it better myself.
Companies like CD Project makes this industry a better place.
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CloisterBlack #13 4 weeks ago

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Ooooh, what about a PS3 version? Any news on that?
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super_monty #14 4 weeks ago

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What will be better this on my 360 or on my i5 mac using boot camp?

So far negged by four complete mongs for asking a question.

Edited by 1 at 27/01/12 @ 08:33
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DozyKipper #15 4 weeks ago

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Hopefully there will be something to explain the first game for those who have never played it.
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Apaar #16 4 weeks ago

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CD Project are my favourite developer not only because they make awesome games, but also because they treat their customers in an awesome way. I love this!
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darkmorgado #17 4 weeks ago

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@CloisterBlack

At the eg expo they said they're not doing a ps3 version
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darkmorgado #18 4 weeks ago

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@DozyKipper
its not needed tbh. While a knowledge of the first game will give you a deeper understanding of the characters, this is very much a new story rather than a continuation of the first game.
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bad09 #19 4 weeks ago

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Welcome CDPR with open arms guys, they make great games. Enjoy. EG have a Witcher 2 demo on the Gaikai tab, go try it then go buy it in April.
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Lunatic4ever #20 4 weeks ago

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Funny,didnt even manage to play through the pc version :S shame on me yes, but I had some severe visual issues that spoiled the game for me
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CloisterBlack #21 4 weeks ago

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@darkmorgado

..darn.
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TRUTH #22 4 weeks ago

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Only last week completed Deus Ex, am now 80hrs into Dark Souls(just managed to ring the second bell - and did lot of exploring), haven't even started Skyrim; and now Witcher 2!!!..This gen console has really payed off for me with quality adv/rpg gaming. Also with Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning (looking promising), and Dragon Dogma which looks amazing!, and also Diablo III now coming soon - this will be a awesome time for console gamers who like deeper gameplay!
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orpheus #23 4 weeks ago

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Most important bit is here:

A PC version of the Enhanced Edition also launches on 17th April, while all those who already own the game get all the new additional content via a free update on the same day.
Well done those devs. Shame about all that lawsuit malarkey but nice to see them still supporting PC users properly. \o/
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angerisagift #24 4 weeks ago

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None of the uk online stores seem to have it for preorder yet though.
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TooOldToGame #25 4 weeks ago

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jonfon #26 4 weeks ago

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A PC version of the Enhanced Edition also launches on 17th April, while all those who already own the game get all the new additional content via a free update on the same day.
Glee!! I love you CD Projeckt Red.
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HandleMaverick #27 4 weeks ago

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Great news! I don't have a gaming level PC so getting a chance to play this on my 360 is fantastic.
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agent55 #28 4 weeks ago

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@darkmorgado

I scoured the web after reading your comment, can't find anything confirming that. I'll wait for official word until believing it. If you can pass on a link that'd be great.
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ACCH #29 4 weeks ago

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Ah man, this is going to be soo good. 4 new hours of content. I can't wait, another reason to replay it.
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wattsn26 #30 4 weeks ago

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Don't listen to darkmorgado

The developers have said that they are focusing on finishing up the 360 version but would love to do a PS3 version in the future but are currently focusing on only a 360 version since they are a VERY small dev team.

There is hope for a PS3 version, and even more hope if the game does well on the 360. It looks great.
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Trafford #31 4 weeks ago

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Gimme.
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Kaonazhie #32 4 weeks ago

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I haven't bought Skyrim or Reckoning, because I've been waiting for this bad boy right here.
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man.the.king #33 4 weeks ago

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I hope that, now that they are done with the 360 version, they develop this for the PS3 as well. I would gladly wait for a PS3 version.
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JosephB #34 4 weeks ago

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Excellent....
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wattsn26 #35 4 weeks ago

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@man.the.king Buy both. Support the dev team, they have said that there is no need for another console generation because of the graphics of PS3 exclusives.

Get all the achievements in the 360 version then hopefully when they make the PS3 version get all the trophies in that.

If it can happen to Mass Effect 2, it can happen to The Witcher 2
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man.the.king #36 4 weeks ago

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@wattsn26

Buy both. Support the dev team, they have said that there is no need for another console generation because of the graphics of PS3 exclusives.

If I had money to burn, I would do that.

However, with a mortgage, bills, a family consisting of my Wife and 2 kids and my Mother in our house, I have to balance my pleasures.

I mostly use my 360s for the exclusives and for any multiplats that are drastically better on it. I don't use my old one that much, having got a brand new one with Kinect
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dudefella #37 4 weeks ago

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BUY THIS YOU ASSHOLES!

If this game doesn't turn a profit I will quit videogames forever.
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Nico4 #38 4 weeks ago

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Oh sweet yes
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wattsn26 #39 4 weeks ago

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@man.the.king Sell the Kinect and buy even more 360 exclusives
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kassmageant #40 4 weeks ago

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they make me proud to be polish : 3
if you like these games, give books a go, they're just as good.
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Triggerhappytel #41 4 weeks ago

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Just to echo comments above and say I really hope this does come to PS3 as well at some point. I would pre-order the shit out if it. Love CDP, and they really seem to value and respect their customers.
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samezac #42 4 weeks ago

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@darkmorgado yes they did but knaw they change ther mind they said Right now we're on the look out for a good PS3 developer

http://www.c inemablend.com/games/Witcher-2-Assassins-Kings-Xbox-360-Rele ase-Date-Revealed-38968.html
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samezac #43 4 weeks ago

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that's very good news and knaw CD Projekt looking out for a good PS3 developer for the Witcher 2 ps3

http://www.c inemablend.com/games/Witcher-2-Assassins-Kings-Xbox-360-Rele ase-Date-Revealed-38968.html
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Ichi-nii #44 4 weeks ago

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As happy as I am for this.

I recall that the first Witcher, which was announced for the 360, hasn't even been released yet.

Isn't my appreciation for this Universe gonna suffer as a result?

I did really want to play the first Witcher.
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darkmorgado #45 4 weeks ago

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@agent55

They stated very clearly at their EG Expo presentation that they are not working on a PS3 version (something to do with the PS3 being an unfamiliar system to them, plus limited resources, IIRC - I think I have the whole thing recorded somewhere). They didn't totally rule out a PS3 version in future, but they did make clear that they had no current intention to release on that platform.
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Raconteur #46 4 weeks ago

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Looks like a release day purchase...as long as they haven't adopted the groundbreaking combat system of Amalur.
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Rack #47 4 weeks ago

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The difference between this and Mass Effect 3 could only be more striking if this came with free puppies, chocolate and hugs while Mass Effect came with a landmine...
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samezac #48 4 weeks ago

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@darkmorgado that was last year
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Ninja_Tino #49 4 weeks ago

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Despite never playing The Witcher, and playing to death the two Mass Effects, I'm strangely more excited for this game. It looks wonderful. Shame it's not on PS3 though, for, you know, PS3 owners.
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Snake_2011 #50 4 weeks ago

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darkmorgado if they were 100% not doing a PS3 version it would be on the web somewhere so not sure why your telling everyone no? there looking for a PS3 developer which by now they will have found.
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Quixz #51 4 weeks ago

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Looking forward to this very much.
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Collymilad #52 4 weeks ago

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@Snake_2011 He didn't say they were 100% not doing a PS3 version.

They did say some time ago that they weren't doing a PS3 version at that time, I think it was around the time they confirmed it was coming to 360. The fact they haven't said they ARE doing a PS3 version would probably mean that still stands, considering the last thing they said was that they weren't working on one.
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man.the.king #53 4 weeks ago

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@wattsn26

Sell the Kinect and buy even more 360 exclusives

I don't know man - I have trouble getting rid of stuff for some reason, silly sentimentality or something I guess. Plus, I'm planning to get some more games for Kinect as well, including the Sesame street one, and the horror game (forgot its name).

However, I do buy the exclusives that matter (to me). In fact, one of the few I can think of that I haven't bought for my 360 is Alan Wake, which I'm planning to get at some point this year, if they release it with the DLC included (some reviews may have trashed it, but from what I have seen, I thought the game looked ace).

Edited by 1 at 27/01/12 @ 05:48
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jasonbean7 #54 4 weeks ago

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Worldwide launch on the same date with new content and PC gamers who own the game get a free update with everything included? Now THAT is how you do a release! I love this studio!

Edited by 2 at 27/01/12 @ 21:12
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SlackMaster #55 4 weeks ago

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I don't have a gaming pc, or the space for one, so am glad they have decided to release this on the 360. This and Thief 4 are on my list to buy this year.
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jonathon92 #56 4 weeks ago

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360 gamers are luckily to get this game made for their console, its a shame they haven't done a PS3 version of the game. When i tried this on my PC it simply couldn't cope which was a shame because it was a really good game and from what I managed to play on PC when by turning all the settings down. Rather be down at the fact I may not get to play this game I respect its accomplishments and CD project has created one of the best RPGs out today. On the other hand I have Final Fantasy XIII-2 and Mass Effect 3 to look forward to and I'm sure these games will be great.
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darkmorgado #57 4 weeks ago

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@samezac

Yes it was last year (not that it means anything, we're still in January). It's also the most up-to-date answer they have given on the subject.

Edited by 1 at 27/01/12 @ 08:09
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dagas #58 4 weeks ago

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Looking forward to it, even though I wish you could create your own character. I wasn't a huge fan of the character you play as in the first game. I rather you get to play as someone else in that world because I like the world, but I want it to be my story. Also not being able to play the game again with a different gender, class etc hurts replayability.
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darkmorgado #59 4 weeks ago

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@dagas

/facepalm
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Quint2020 #60 4 weeks ago

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Woop! That's pretty soon as well, I'll definitely be picking this up, saves me having to upgrade the PC to play it too
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kaufmann #61 4 weeks ago

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witcher 2 is terrible
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darkmorgado #62 4 weeks ago

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@kaufmann

No, its one of the finest rpgs of this gen. Whats the matter, is it too hardcore for you?
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TooOldToGame #63 4 weeks ago

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iamtheoneneo #64 4 weeks ago

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Ah Witcher 2 it looks like we will meet again in April for a second playthrough. Great game, amazing graphics - Im sure it will look ok on 360 but il stick to the lush pc version. nice to see another big update.
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udat #65 4 weeks ago

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I was at the Eurogamer expo chat thing with CDProjekt as well (the sunday) and Darkmorgado is essentially correct, but so are the rest of you. They said they didn't have the expertise or the resources to do a PS3 version, but if the Xbox port was a success and if they knew or had hired PS3 expertise they might look at a PS3 release. That's how I remember it anyway.

So, really that helps nobody. It might happen. It might not.
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TooOldToGame #66 4 weeks ago

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geeza2020 #67 4 weeks ago

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"... CD Projekt is also offering a deluxe Dark Edition for Ł59.99"

GIMME GIMME GIMME, NOM NOM NOM!!!
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hello_fi #68 4 weeks ago

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Don't listen to darkmorgado

Valuable advice for any situation!
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darkmorgado #69 4 weeks ago

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@hello_fi

Still trolling, I see.
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geeza2020 #70 4 weeks ago

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Umm also, when clicking the 'available for pre-order' link above it takes me to a page that shows places to pre-order it around Europe and the US, but not in the UK. Or am I being thick?
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geeza2020 #71 4 weeks ago

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Right, well, as it happens the Dark Edition is currently NOT available for pre-order. I'll instantly slap my money down as soon as it is though.
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gregski #72 4 weeks ago

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If anyone missed it - check out the CGI intro/trailer: Description_here

Mind blowing!
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havoc2011 #73 4 weeks ago

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kaufmann #74 4 weeks ago

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@darkmorgado no not hardcore - it's turdcore, at least compared to witcher 1
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Snake_2011 #75 4 weeks ago

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darkmorgado http://www. thesixthaxis.com/2012/01/27/the-witcher-3-confirmed-planned- for-ps3-pc-360-launch-in-2013/ seems to be a rumour now.

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geeza2020 #76 3 weeks ago

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I never said that, but its extremely obvious that you couldnt even handle English lessons at school, so come back when you can actually type a coherent sentence, you sad little virgin.
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