Gaming
Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Survival Tips
When my father asked me why I was so excited to play The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, I told him it was the new Skyrim. After watching me spend hour upon hour in that game, he understood. Well, he understood as well as any non-gamer parent can. And my comparison of the two games was fairly accurate. Both contain huge, open worlds based (loosely) on European mythology. Both contain a multitude of quests, dangerous creatures, magic, and so on. You get it. But it doesn’t take a lot of time in the world of The Witcher 3 to realise that it differs from Skyrim in one very clear aspect – its difficulty. Skyrim was a walk in the dragon-infested park compared to The Witcher 3.
Of course, that difficulty is also one of the best things about The Witcher 3 – and the entire Witcher series. But if you’re going to play this game (and you really should) you’ll need to know how to survive. Here are some tips on not dying.
1. Learn how to fight
This might seem obvious, but if you’re new to The Witcher, you might struggle to pick up the combat system right away. So practice fighting whenever you can. After the tutorial, the first thing you’ll have to do is fight some ghouls and then follow your buddy Vesemir on horseback. From here on out, take every opportunity to fight anything you come across (except innocent peasants, of course). Don’t worry too much about following Vessemir. If you stop to take care of some Drowners, he’ll patiently wait for you. Remember, practicing fighting is the whole reason for White Orchid’s existence. It’s full of lower-level monsters for you to use to get the hang of combat.
2. Use the bestiary
Every time you kill a new monster, it will get an entry in Geralt’s bestiary. It will show you the monster’s weaknesses. Now, you might be wondering how that’s any use to you if you’ve already killed one. It’s actually useful in two ways. First, you’ll likely have to face more of those monsters in the near future, so knowing the best way to kill them will obviously help with that, and second, it can help you infer the weaknesses of other, similar monsters. For instance, you might be able to work out from the fact that Drowners are weak to the Igni sign that you should also use that sign on water hags.
3. Loot everything
And I mean everything. If you can get it without it counting as stealing, take it. Take it all. Trust me, you’re going to need it.
Above all, be sure to have food in your bag at all times. Snacking on a ham sandwich in the middle of combat may be what saves your life.
4. Quen. Always Quen.
Quen is a magical shield. Cast it before every battle. It will absorb damage whenever you’re hit. How much it can absorb depends on how you’ve upgraded it. This sign is useful against pretty much every opponent because it will always take at least one hit for you. Enemies can’t get to your health bar until they break it, so you can see why it’d be useful. But don’t rely on it too heavily. Its effectiveness depends on how quickly you can keep on recasting it, and that might be difficult against an enemy that can break it with one hit.
5. Don’t let your guard down
Even if things are starting to feel a little easy, don’t let your guard down. The minute you start to feel like you can relax and that Geralt can just have a pleasant stroll through the meadows is the minute The Witcher 3 will turn around and bite you in the backside. Treat every fight like you’re on the verge of dying, because you probably are.
6. Don’t get hit
That might be easier said than done, so it won’t hurt to get yourself accustomed to Geralt’s dodges. He can dart quickly out of the way, or he can roll away like a ninja. Both are good, but rolling will use up some of your stamina, which may make casting signs difficult. Don’t get into the habit of button mashing your way to victory, because it won’t last. Blocking is good in some cases, but remember that the best way to avoid being stabbed, bitten, or clawed is to simply not be there. It’s tempting to run Geralt into combat swinging his sword like a madman, but that’s probably only going to get you killed. As I mentioned before, always stay on your toes. If you see your enemy about to attack, get out of their way.
When you’re playing as Ciri, it’s a little harder because you won’t have access to items or signs. Ciri’s main advantage is that she’ll heal after each battle automatically and, my favourite, her magic teleport thing. Where Geralt rolls out of the way, Ciri does this quick dash-teleport thing. It’s ridiculously fast and will get you out of a lot of tight situations. I wish Geralt could do it.
Helldivers 2 proved to be a surprising success, highlighting the unpredictable nature of the gaming industry. As per Circana analyst Mat Piscatella, it currently ranks as Sony’s seventh highest grossing game in the United States to date, trailing behind a trio of Spider-Man titles, a couple of God of War games, and Ghost of Tsushima. It’s only been on the market for less than three months and is not even being sold at full price.
According to Piscatella, a significant factor contributing to the game’s success is its release on PC. He mentioned that, based on Circana’s Player Engagement Tracker, the game has consistently ranked first in terms of active users on Steam in the US since its launch, including April. The release of Helldivers 2 on both PlayStation and PC has been an extraordinary triumph.
He stated that Helldivers 2 has already become the seventh highest-grossing Sony-published game in history. Without a PC, it would not currently be considered one of the top 20 games. While I’m emphasizing the success of the PC SKU, it’s important to note that I’m not disregarding the success of the PlayStation SKU. I just wanted to clarify that. This launch has proven to be incredibly successful.
Prior to the release of Helldivers 2, Sony made it clear that they would be launching their live service-style titles simultaneously on both the PS5 and PC. The success of this approach will undoubtedly strengthen their strategic vision. It will be intriguing to witness if the company reveals official sales figures in the near future, as the title appears to be one of the platform holder’s most successful sellers to date.
Gaming
The developer of Stellar Blade for the PS5 Expressing gratitude to the fans for their unwavering support amidst a recent controversy surrounding censorship
Shift Up, the Korean developer, seems to be reconsidering its contentious alterations to the Stellar Blade outfit. In a message to fans, they have urged everyone to stay tuned for updates and expressed gratitude for the passionate feedback from players. For those who may not be aware, a petition gained significant attention over the weekend when gamers discovered changes made to a few of the game’s costumes through a day-one patch.
The launch day update includes a fantastic New Game + mode, but some players were disappointed by the changes made to protagonist Eve’s outfit. These alterations sparked debates about censorship. Director Hyung-Tae Kim later clarified that this was the studio’s original vision, but he acknowledged that it may require further persuasion to win over users. Internal discussions were also underway to address any concerns.
Thanks to all our Stellar Blade fans for your passion & feedback. Stay tuned for updates🤍 pic.twitter.com/jCRzM4OQBS
— StellarBlade (@StellarBlade) May 1, 2024
There is no definitive confirmation regarding the reversal of the outfits, but considering the language used in the statement and the widespread controversy surrounding the alterations, it is highly likely that a future patch will restore the original costumes. If you want to get a sneak peek at all of Eve’s different outfits and learn how to unlock them, be sure to take a look at our comprehensive guide, All Outfits and How to Get Them.
It’s quite possible. Fans all over the world are interested in Shift Up’s highly anticipated action-adventure game, Stellar Blade. With its captivating post-apocalyptic setting reminiscent of Nier and a compelling protagonist named Eve, it’s no wonder the game has generated such widespread attention.
The game consistently impresses with its stunning visuals and high-octane action, leaving players in awe with each new trailer.
Yet, just like other noteworthy second-party and third-party game releases, fans are pondering: Will Stellar Blade be available on PC?
In this article, we delve into the details to determine the platform availability of the highly anticipated title.
Will Stellar Blade be available on PC? Allow me to provide you with the answer.
Unfortunately, Stellar Blade will not be available on PC, at least not initially. Currently, the game is only available on PlayStation 5 starting on April 26, 2024.
Regrettably, it appears that there is no indication of a potential PC release for Stellar Blade in the future. In most cases, trailers for PlayStation timed-exclusive titles conclude with a disclaimer that specifies the duration of their exclusivity.
In the Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth launch trailer, it is explicitly stated that the game will only be accessible on other platforms starting on May 29, 2024.
Regrettably, when it comes to the stellar blade, there is no indication of such.
It’s important to note that Sony Entertainment Interactive published Stellar Blade, unlike Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth. This means that the chances of it being released on PC or other platforms in the near future are even slimmer.
However, it is worth noting that there is a chance the game might be released on PC in the future, given PlayStation’s track record of bringing their exclusive titles to the platform. However, it could be a while before this comes to fruition.
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