Originals published in 2017, page 2

Archive Reviews Originals
Amazing details of Grand Theft Auto V – you won't believe what's in the game

Amazing details of Grand Theft Auto V – you won't believe what's in the game

The smash hit from Rockstar North is not only about fleshed out characters, black humor, and captivating story, or enormous city filled with fun stuff to do. It’s also a game made with an astonishing attention to detail.

Original

Michael Grygorcewicz

August 3, 2017

Amazing details of Grand Theft Auto V – you won't believe what's in the game
The most anticipated games of the second half of 2017

The most anticipated games of the second half of 2017

After a satisfying first half of the year, the second half looks no less interesting. The publishers are planning releases for almost each and every of the most popular genres.

Original

Michael Grygorcewicz

July 25, 2017

The most anticipated games of the second half of 2017
Polish Witcher Trivia #9 – Beggars in Novigrad quote a Polish comedy

Polish Witcher Trivia #9 – Beggars in Novigrad quote a Polish comedy

It's time to kick off the penultimate episode of our Polish Witcher Trivia. Today it's all about women, trust, Polish comedies and losing a hand. Sounds interesting?

Original

Mike Manka

July 20, 2017

Polish Witcher Trivia #9 – Beggars in Novigrad quote a Polish comedy
The Witcher as Diablo-clone? Hands-on with 2003 prototype of the first Witcher game

The Witcher as Diablo-clone? Hands-on with 2003 prototype of the first Witcher game

Here’s a chance we don’t get often. Thanks to Sebastian Zielinski we played the 15-year-old demo of The Witcher game by CD Projekt RED that… had nothing in common with the RPG title eventually released in 2007. Would this game become a hit as well?

Original

Christopher Mysiak

July 15, 2017

The Witcher as Diablo-clone? Hands-on with 2003 prototype of the first Witcher game
From TV commercials to The Witcher – Platige Image’s road to success

From TV commercials to The Witcher – Platige Image’s road to success

Warsaw-based Platige Image is currently one of the leaders in digital graphics and animation. We talked to several representatives of the studio about the reasons behind their success, plans for the future, and glimpsed behind the scenes of their works.

Original

Jakub Mirowski

July 3, 2017

From TV commercials to The Witcher – Platige Image’s road to success
Polish Witcher Trivia #8 – Cianfanelli Bank has a reference to 70s Polish comedy

Polish Witcher Trivia #8 – Cianfanelli Bank has a reference to 70s Polish comedy

This week's Polish Witcher Trivia is taking you for a trip to Beauclair's own Cianfanelli Bank and explains how it references a 70s Polish comedy by Stanislaw Bareja.

Original

Mike Manka

June 30, 2017

Polish Witcher Trivia #8 – Cianfanelli Bank has a reference to 70s Polish comedy
Season of Storms – how the newest Witcher novel ties in with the books and video games

Season of Storms – how the newest Witcher novel ties in with the books and video games

Season of Storms is the latest book from Andrzej Sapkowski, which makes it a completely valid “research” object. In this article we present some thoughts on the eight chapter of the Witcher cycle and an analysis of its connections with The Witcher 3.

Original

Christopher Mysiak

June 28, 2017

Season of Storms – how the newest Witcher novel ties in with the books and video games
Behind the scenes of The Witcher trilogy with CD Projekt RED

Behind the scenes of The Witcher trilogy with CD Projekt RED

Digital Dragons in Cracow gathered top Polish video game developers. We took this chance to talk with some members of CD Projekt Red (both their current and former employees) about the Witcher series and some behind-the-scenes mysteries.

Original

Christopher Mysiak

June 24, 2017

Behind the scenes of The Witcher trilogy with CD Projekt RED
Polish Witcher Trivia #7 – Borsodi Auction House has its roots in the newest Witcher book

Polish Witcher Trivia #7 – Borsodi Auction House has its roots in the newest Witcher book

The seventh installment of the Polish Witcher Trivia is here and this time around we go a little bit off the usual road. This is Polish-exclusive knowledge... only for the time being. Up until a certain translation into English happens.

Original

Mike Manka

June 11, 2017

Polish Witcher Trivia #7 – Borsodi Auction House has its roots in the newest Witcher book
Elex hands-on – can this game turn out to be a great RPG?

Elex hands-on – can this game turn out to be a great RPG?

Apparently, the team at Piranha Bytes looked to the first Gothic games as source of inspiration for Elex. True, world design and gameplay model bear some resemblance to those classics, but the prehistoric technology is a different thing altogether…

Original

Christopher Mysiak

June 4, 2017

Elex hands-on – can this game turn out to be a great RPG?
The best of crowdfunding – what's interesting on Kickstarter these days

The best of crowdfunding – what's interesting on Kickstarter these days

The glory days of crowdfunding are a thing of the past – which doesn’t mean that nobody’s willing to help fund ambitious undertakings anymore. Here’s a selection of the most interesting crowdfunding projects of the last several months.

Original

ElMundo

May 18, 2017

The best of crowdfunding – what's interesting on Kickstarter these days
Polish Witcher Trivia #5 – names of von Everec come from a historical family of monarchs

Polish Witcher Trivia #5 – names of von Everec come from a historical family of monarchs

This week in Polish Witcher Trivia: the names of von Everec brothers are actually a reference to a historical family of nobles that ruled Lithuania and the Kingdom of Poland in the Middle Ages.

Original

Mike Manka

May 8, 2017

Polish Witcher Trivia #5 – names of von Everec come from a historical family of monarchs
Is Redania a witcher-image of Poland? Analysis of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt & original books

Is Redania a witcher-image of Poland? Analysis of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt & original books

Both Andrzej Sapkowski and CD Projekt RED were happy to fill the Witcher world with many references to our reality. So many things can be considered a reference that many believe Redania to be an allegory of Poland. Here’s our look at the matter.

Original

Christopher Mysiak

May 3, 2017

Is Redania a witcher-image of Poland? Analysis of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt & original books
Early Access' most glaring issues based on the example of Naval Action

Early Access' most glaring issues based on the example of Naval Action

Naval Action is one of the most unique games available in Steam’s Early Access Program. The game from Game-Labs is also a great example showing how problematic this service can be in various respects.

Original

Przemyslaw Bartula

April 26, 2017

Early Access' most glaring issues based on the example of Naval Action
Polish Witcher Trivia #4 – Forefather's Eve

Polish Witcher Trivia #4 – Forefather's Eve

Polish Witcher Trivia Strikes Back. This time we tackle an ancient rite that Slavs used to perform long before Christianity settled in and see how it fits into the world of The Witcher 3.

Original

Mike Manka

April 20, 2017

Polish Witcher Trivia #4 – Forefather's Eve
Twelve Oscars – the best video games based on movies

Twelve Oscars – the best video games based on movies

A dying breed as they are, video game adaptations of movies are still notorious for their quality, despite the fact that there were several shining examples that proved otherwise. Here’s a list dedicated to the best of them.

Original

Danteveli

April 13, 2017

Twelve Oscars – the best video games based on movies
Frostpunk – age of ice and steam from creators of This War of Mine

Frostpunk – age of ice and steam from creators of This War of Mine

After the highly acclaimed This War of Mine, 11 bit studios is ready to reveal the first batch of information about their newest project. It's time to let it go in the frozen land of Frostpunk!

Original

Matthias Pawlikowski

April 11, 2017

Frostpunk – age of ice and steam from creators of This War of Mine
Polish Witcher Trivia #3 – Alceas and their role in Poland's rural landscape

Polish Witcher Trivia #3 – Alceas and their role in Poland's rural landscape

It's high time we moved from literature to something else! Although you might not be too excited when I tell you that this week's topic touches upon gardening, it's worth reading on.

Original

Mike Manka

April 7, 2017

Polish Witcher Trivia #3 – Alceas and their role in Poland's rural landscape
Polish Witcher Trivia #2 – Hearts of Stone and its plot built around a Polish legend

Polish Witcher Trivia #2 – Hearts of Stone and its plot built around a Polish legend

After last part's Bruniwch and its relation to Polish literature, this week we're taking a look at the plot of Hearts of Stone and how it is built around a classic Polish legend.

Original

Mike Manka

March 24, 2017

Polish Witcher Trivia #2 – Hearts of Stone and its plot built around a Polish legend
Gamedev in the time of revolution – how Euromaidan changed the Ukrainian gaming industry

Gamedev in the time of revolution – how Euromaidan changed the Ukrainian gaming industry

The recent Ukrainian Revolution and the events that followed it changed the entire country, and with it the video game industry. The Ukrainian devs told us about the burning streets, evacuations, and financial losses, but also of a new chance to grow.

Original

Jakub Mirowski

March 17, 2017

Gamedev in the time of revolution – how Euromaidan changed the Ukrainian gaming industry