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The Witcher 3 Next Gen Update: three months on, I’m still not convinced

March 29, 2023VG247

CDPR is future-proofing its flagship games, but at a cost to today’s players. ^ Stay tuned for our full video appraisal of The Witcher 3’s current state, full of glorious ultrawide footage! The best bit of PC gaming is having the speed and power to be able to whack everything on Ultra and marvel as your rig effortlessly spits out a silky-smooth rendition of whatever game it is, with graphical features activated that would make the latest consoles wave a little white flag and melt into a puddle of liquid convenience. The worst bit is when you can’t whack everything…

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Is PS VR2 the last time we’ll get a Mario 64 moment?

February 17, 2023VG247

Gaming tech hasn’t seen a revolution for a long time, but Sony’s latest hardware could be one. Tom’s a bit smitten with PS VR2, but I, a Virtual Reality Sceptic, have my doubts. So Tom donned the headset in an attempt to convince me that yes, Sony’s newest VR platform is the real deal, and well worth the buy-in. In fact, he says, it’s the most exciting leap forward in gaming since Mario 64. But I have to wonder if this costly peripheral is more akin to the Mega Drive’s 32X — an impressive add-on, but fiddly to use, and…

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CD Projekt Red lists Witcher 3 mods that will continue to work with next-gen update

December 7, 2022VG247

If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. CD Projekt Red has provided a list of mods that will work with The Witcher 3 when the next-gen update lands. According to the developer, it checked several of the most popular mods to see if they will work after the update. So far, 71 mods will work, but the studio also notes that while the list may not be 100%, it gives you an idea of what to expect (thanks, PC Gamer). Does The Witcher 3 NEED a next-gen…

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The Witcher 3 is getting a next-gen upgrade, but does it need one?

November 24, 2022VG247

The original still holds up remarkably well, but there’s always room for improvement. ^Stay tuned after the ads for our summary of CD Projekt RED’s livestream, and our view on why The Witcher 3 deserves a next-gen upgrade. The fabled next-gen upgrade for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt was announced all the way back when we first got our hands on the new consoles, so it’s been a long time coming. It’s no surprise that it’s taken this long though, given that the firm found itself embroiled in controversy following the release of Cyberpunk 2077, which arrived in such a…

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Metro Exodus Enhanced Edition promises 4K 60fps ray tracing on PS5 and Xbox Series X

February 15, 2021VG247

4A Games has revealed more updates about Metro Exodus Enhanced Edition for PS5 and Xbox Series S|X, which will include 4K resolution, fully ray-traced lighting, and more besides.As per a new statement on 4A Games’ website, the next-gen version of the game will have full ray-tracing support for practically every light source in the game, which should help immerse you more than ever in its ruined post-apocalyptic world.As was hinted at last year, the next-gen version of the game will also feature optimised shaders, 4K textures, and a FOV slider for those of you that want more control over the…

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PS5 and Xbox Series X are so buggy it’s ruining my next-gen excitement

November 25, 2020VG247

If all the features of the new consoles worked as advertised, that would be great, thanks.I press the PS Button on my DualSense controller. It beeps, but nothing appears on my TV. The lights on the DualSense pulse a bit and then nothing. I press the button again. Nothing. The PS5 has no signs of life so I press the power button on the console itself. Nothing. Fearing the worst I press it again, and the machine is jolted awake. But I’m greeted, as expected, by the rebuilding database screen, its low resolution rubbing salt into the wound.This issue would…

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Xbox Series X/S supply shortages expected to continue until April 2021, says Microsoft

November 16, 2020VG247

Microsoft has acknowledged hardware shortages for the Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X may last until well into 2021.Keen gamers around the world have struggled to get their hands on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S consoles since launch, and it looks like things aren’t going to get any easier for eager consumers any time soon.During last week’s Jefferies Interactive Entertainment Conference (transcribed by Seeking Alpha), Microsoft’s chief financial officer Tim Stuart acknowledged the supply/demand disparity with the new hardware and suggested it’s going to last a while longer yet.“I think we’ll continue to see supply shortages as we…

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As PS5 looms, Sony remembers the PS4’s most defining games

October 19, 2020VG247

By Dom Peppiatt, Monday, 19 October 2020 20:26 GMT The PlayStation 5 is only about a month away, and as we approach the end of the current console generation, Sony looks back at the most defining games of the PlayStation 4.A fantastic sizzle reel put together by PlayStation Access cycles through some of the best games that have arrived on PlayStation 4, showing off what a diverse and interesting generation it’s been to date.Each game is given roughly one previous second of airtime in the trailer, ranging from games from the PS4 launch window (such as Killzone: Shadow Fall) to…

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The PlayStation 5 is a very quiet console, according to hands-on previews

October 4, 2020VG247

By Dom Peppiatt, Sunday, 4 October 2020 14:48 GMT First impressions of the PlayStation 5 are starting to circulate after a hands-on event, and various commentators are reporting that the console runs impressively quietly.Anyone that’s played the likes of The Last of Us Part II or God of War on a PlayStation 4 or a PlayStation 4 Pro knows just how noisy the console can get. Once the fans kick in, you’d be forgiven for thinking a plane is taking off in your living room.It seems that the noise issue has been addressed with Sony’s next generation of hardware, though….

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