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Witcher 3 Standard Edition Comes Packed With Goodies

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If you told me you hadn’t stepped into a physical games retailer for years, I’d find it understandable. After all, digital versions of games can be purchased online for a fraction of the price, and buying physical copies of games continues to look like a rip off. So if you’re not familiar with the tendency for triple-A games to come out with both a standard edition and some form of special edition, you could be forgiven.

These days, you can’t throw a rock in a game store without hitting a special or limited edition of some game or another. You can tell them apart from the standard editions because they’ll likely be in a larger box, containing not just the game but a stack of other supposedly exclusive goodies. Take Batman: Arkham Knight. The limited edition comes with, among other things, a Batman statue, an art book, and a comic book. Some are just lazy. The Assassin’s Creed: Unity special edition came with nothing but a piece of glorified DLC. What all these special or limited editions have in common is that they’re ridiculously pricey. Being just a lowly games writer, I don’t even bother to look at them. Why make myself sad with the knowledge I can’t afford the awesomeness?

CD Projekt Red are taking a different approach. The standard edition of The Witcher 3 contains a bundle of bonuses normally reserved for overpriced special editions. The box contains a very nice map of the northern realms, a pack of stickers, a CD containing the soundtrack, The Witcher Universe Compendium Booklet, and codes for both The Witcher Battle Arena and the House of Glass Digital Comic Book. CDPR has also promised an amazing 16 pieces of free DLC.

On top of those nice goodies, there’s also a very nice letter from CDPR to their beloved customers. “Dear Gamer,” it begins. “First of all, we would like to thank you for your support. We really appreciate that you have decided to spend your hard-earned money our game and hope that you will have a fun time playing it.” It’s the little things like this that prove the developers really have put their hearts and souls into a game. They’re genuinely thrilled that people are going to play it and enjoy it.

The letter is also a reminder that, even when we feel like all those triple-A developers are just sucking money out of us, there are still some that make games because that’s what they love doing. “At CD Projekt Red, we believe that when you buy our games, you’re entitled to continuous, free support – updates, patches and bits of new and amazing content. We owe you that for believing in us and purchasing our game. To thank you, we have prepared something really special – 16 DLCs for you to download, totally free of charge, regardless of the platform or edition of the game you own.” With a philosophy like that, these are developers we can all be happy to support.

For a photo of the full letter, take a look on VG24/7.

Rhiannon likes video games and she likes writing, so she decided to combine them. As well as writing about video games, she also belts out the occasional science fiction or fantasy story, edits videos, and eats strawberry oreos. In that order.

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Gran Turismo 7 Update 1.46 introduces an exciting addition to the roster of exclusive cars available in the PS5 and PS4 racing game

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Gran Turismo 7 has just received an exciting update to version 1.46 on both PS5 and PS4. This latest update introduces a unique addition to the game: the Škoda Vision Gran Turismo, a car that you won’t come across in any other game. Škoda makes its debut in the franchise with a visionary study of a single-seater, all-electric racing concept car, designed exclusively for the Polyphony Digital racer.

Once you’ve downloaded update 1.46, you’ll have the opportunity to test drive not one but two additional cars: the AFEELA Prototype 2024 and the iconic Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454 Sport Coupe ’70. Get ready for an exhilarating ride! Watch as they take to the track in the video above.

Additionally, the update introduces a new menu for players to tackle in the GT Café. At Collector Level 38, players have the opportunity to delve into the fascinating world of Ferrari 12-cylinder engines, gaining knowledge and expanding their collection. In World Circuits, players can look forward to exciting new events such as the Japanese Clubman Cup 550, the American FR Challenge 550, and the Vision Gran Turismo Trophy. For all the avid fans of Photo Mode, there’s an exciting opportunity to explore the captivating city of San Diego in a brand new Scape.

What are your thoughts on the latest update for Gran Turismo 7? Feel free to leave your thoughts in the comments section.

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ReFantazio Takes a Different Approach to Romance, Setting Itself Apart from the Persona Games

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Atlus’ highly anticipated RPG, Metaphor: ReFantazio, appears to incorporate familiar systems reminiscent of the developer’s acclaimed Persona series. The game features turn-based battles that heavily rely on exploiting enemy weaknesses. Additionally, players have the ability to summon warrior spirits during combat. However, the most significant aspect of this game, which will be discussed in this article, is the bonding system. Through this system, players can spend time with important characters and gain deeper insights into their personalities and stories.

In contrast to the Persona games, the bonding system ends at that point. Unfortunately, players will be unable to pursue romantic relationships with their beloved waifus, which may come as a disappointment to those who have developed strong feelings for Hulkenberg, the party’s charismatic red-haired elven knight.

According to Siliconera, the absence of romance came up during a recent question and answer session. Atlus emphasized the continued opportunity to develop meaningful relationships with your allies while also introducing additional narratives through substories. In addition, familiarizing yourself with the supporting characters will grant you access to new archetypes, which serve as the game’s character classes.

In the Persona games, romance is not obligatory; rather, it serves as a means to customize your playthrough. However, it is quite unexpected that Metaphor has chosen not to pursue such a venture, considering the significant amount of discussion it typically generates!

Were you anticipating any romantic elements in Metaphor? If you’re not satisfied with your pre-order, feel free to share your thoughts in the comments section below.

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Shift Up unveils the intriguing details behind the physical packaging of Stellar Blade for the PS5

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It appears that many

are eagerly anticipating the launch of the highly anticipated PS5 exclusive, Stellar Blade. Shift Up, the developer, has shared a lengthy video showcasing the “secrets” found in the physical box of the game for PS5. From what we can gather, these secrets include a reversible cover/dust jacket and a download code for cosmetic items.

We must clarify that while we do appreciate the variant cover, it may be more appealing than the game’s standard art. However, it is not something we would typically classify as a “secret.”. However, what’s interesting is that Shift Up has confirmed through the comments section that this will be the case in all regions. Additionally, the visually striking action RPG will remain uncensored worldwide.

It’s refreshing to witness a developer going the extra mile for physical collectors, and it’s evident that the developer is determined to leave a favorable mark in the console realm. Stellar Blade is set to make its highly anticipated debut this Friday, April 26th, exclusively on the PS5.

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