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CD Projekt Red Hit With Layoffs As Gwent Development Slows Down

Sean Murray — Wed, 31 May 2023 18:44:17 GMT

Last December, The Witcher developer CD Projekt Red announced plans to end official support for Gwent: The Witcher Card Game in 2023. While the Polish publisher agreed to continue hosting tournaments and release three new expansions in April, July, and September, the plan was to transition Gwent "into the hands of the community" by 2024.

Best Free PS4 Games You Can Play

Taylor Lavigne — Sat, 11 Mar 2023 21:30:14 GMT

Despite the fact that we are at the end of the PlayStation 4's life cycle, there are still a TON of great games to be found on Sony's popular hardware. From console exclusives to incredible indie titles, there is truly something for everyone. Among these are a selection of games that are entirely free to play. Some of these freebies are not worth your time but if you dig through the drudgery, there are a few truly spectacular experiences that won't cost you a dime.

Games That Would Be Great With An In-Game TCG

Jacqueline Zalace — Thu, 05 Jan 2023 02:30:13 GMT

An in-game TCG is essentially a card-based mini-game. For example, in The Witcher 3, you can explore the world, as well as sit down and play some Gwent. This leaves us wondering; should other games have an in-game TCG? If you, somehow, have this same thought, you are in luck.

The Witcher 3's Gwent Is Fun Because Of The Adventure

James Troughton — Sun, 01 Jan 2023 19:15:14 GMT

I’ve tried to play standalone Gwent games, and it never clicked. I normally love it so much that it’s all I ever do in The Witcher 3, but strip it away from Geralt and his adventures to find Ciri, and Gwent suddenly isn’t as enjoyable, especially given that it’s trying to wedge itself into the same market as the vastly superior Hearthstone, Marvel Snap, and Magic: The Gathering Arena. But going back to The Witcher 3 with its current-gen update, I finally get why Gwent doesn’t work on its own - half the fun is adventuring to find each card.

China Has Approved A New Batch Of Imported Games For The First Time In 1.5 Years

Lu-Hai Liang — Wed, 28 Dec 2022 11:43:19 GMT

China looks to be lifting its curbs on foreign games as its national video games regulator grants new licenses to imported titles and ending what was an 18-month freeze.

CDPR Is Pulling Support For Gwent, Will Remain Online With "Community Focus"

Lu-Hai Liang — Mon, 05 Dec 2022 16:30:10 GMT

CD Projekt Red is pulling support for Gwent: The Witcher Card Game although players will still be able to enjoy the game for years to come the developer has reassured.

Knucklebones Is My Current Favorite Part Of Cult Of The Lamb

Andrew King — Wed, 17 Aug 2022 19:00:13 GMT

Cult of the Lamb may be the first cult-running simulator I’ve played, but it’s carrying on a proud video game tradition that I’ve seen in the medium for decades. Like The Witcher 3, Horizon Forbidden West, and Knights of the Old Republic before it, Cult of the Lamb has a distractingly good game within the game. This time around, it’s called Knucklebones, and I am determined to be the very best like no one ever was.

9 Games To Play If You Like Gwent: Rogue Mage

Nico Dagny — Wed, 20 Jul 2022 17:00:13 GMT

As it stands, Gwent Rogue Mage has plenty for players to do with no shortage of optional pieces, like trophies you'll have to go out of your way to complete and hundreds of cards for video game completionists. It isn't a short experience and was developed to allow for subsequent replays. But if you've had your fill of Rogue Mage for the moment and wish to experience something similar, there are thankfully an array of games to sift through.

6 Beginner Tips And Tricks For Gwent: Rogue Mage

Nico Dagny — Wed, 20 Jul 2022 13:00:13 GMT

In early 2022, CD Projekt Red announced to be working on a single-player expansion for free-to-play Gwent under the working title of Project Golden Nekker. This expansion launched rather unexpectedly on July 7, 2022, in the form of Gwent Rogue Mage. Just like the card game it's based on, Rogue Mage brings forth The Witcher characters, integrating their abilities into the cards you play. You begin the game with the Bulwark deck, unlocking different decks as you progress through each map.

The Best Starting Cards In Gwent: Rogue Mage

Nico Dagny — Tue, 19 Jul 2022 12:30:13 GMT

Beginning a run of Gwent: Rogue Mage is strenuous, partially because of its roguelike mechanics. Like all roguelikes, there is a heavy amount of random chance that ensures you'll never get the ideal deck loadout you're hoping for. The only way to rework your deck is during specific moments that allow you to remove or add a card.

Why Did CDPR Release Rogue Mage Like This?

Eric Switzer — Mon, 11 Jul 2022 03:51:24 GMT

A new Witcher game came out this week, though you probably didn’t hear about it. Gwent: Rogue Mage is a standalone roguelike deck builder that was announced on Wednesday and released on Thursday. I’m not against a surprise shadow drop when it’s part of a Nintendo Direct or some other event - we all like those “and you can play it right now!” moments - but this one is just weird. I’m not sure how CDPR expected anyone to find out about this game, but then I’m also not sure why it exists in the first place.

Witcher Prequel Gwent: Rogue Mage Launches Tomorrow

Lu-Hai Liang — Wed, 06 Jul 2022 14:35:06 GMT

CD Projekt Red is launching a new game set in The Witcher universe tomorrow. Previously known as Project Golden Nekker, the Polish developer announced that the game is a single-player deckbuilding roguelike now known as Gwent: Rogue Mage and it's out tomorrow.

Games To Play While You Wait For The Next Season Of The Witcher

Kim Dailey — Mon, 25 Apr 2022 13:20:13 GMT

The premiere of The Witcher season two on Netflix this past winter spiked viewer anticipation for the series' direction and what it could bring to the franchise. For some of us, that means following the production of season three much more closely as it commenced, while for others it calls for yet another replay of The Witcher 3.

CD Projekt Red Has "No Plans" To Launch New Standalone Gwent On Consoles

James Troughton — Wed, 20 Apr 2022 10:16:13 GMT

CD Projekt Red has a new Gwent spin-off in development dubbed Project Golden Nekker, but it's only coming to PC and mobile as CDPR has "no plans" to release its new game on consoles.

Best Online CCGs, Ranked

Sage Ashford — Tue, 22 Mar 2022 20:30:13 GMT

Whether it's Magic: The Gathering in the '90s,or Pokemon and Yu-Gi-Oh! in the 2000s, card games have always been all the rage. The best ones are simple to get into, but hard to master, making it easy to sink hundreds of hours into them playing your friends...or total strangers.

Witcher Card Game Gwent Gets Standalone Release Later This Year

Sean Murray — Mon, 31 Jan 2022 17:19:25 GMT

Gwent, the multiplayer card game released in 2016 to compete with the likes of Hearthstone and Magic: The Gathering, will soon get a single-player standalone game.

If You Love The Witcher, You Need To Play Thronebreaker

Andy Kelly — Fri, 28 Jan 2022 16:25:01 GMT

Not enough people have played Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales. This spin-off is a quality RPG with writing, voice acting, and tricky moral conundrums on par with The Witcher 3. But I get why people might have let it pass them by. It's not a big, sprawling open-world adventure where you run around a stunning fantasy world slaying monsters. Instead, it's essentially a single-player campaign for the digital card game Gwent.

Gwent's Free Harvest Of Sorrow Expansion Now Available

Joshua Henry — Tue, 05 Oct 2021 20:27:53 GMT

CD Projekt Red has announced a brand-new expansion for its popular Witcher card game, Gwent. The expansion, called Price of Power: Harvest of Sorrow, is available to players now and can be downloaded for free on PC, Apple M1 Macs, iOS, and Android.

Best Free-To-Play Games Without Microtransactions

Tarah Bleier — Mon, 27 Sep 2021 21:35:12 GMT

Paying to win or constant microtransactions in games these days can be annoying. Things like limited-time items, skins, and other extras can, of course, enhance a player's experience, but it sure does add up. Kids today are growing up surrounded by games that literally shove the need to purchase in your face. Roblox and Fortnite are great examples of that.Related:Every Major Gaming Subscription Service And What They CostVeteran gamers, however, who refuse to spend money on the extras find themselves at a disadvantage, which has recently been seen with Pokemon Unite. What is comforting to know is that there are still a ton of games out there you can enjoy without microtransaction and for free. Yes, some may create VIP memberships and skins you can purchase, but that really doesn't affect your ability to get the most out of a title.

This Week In Community News: Mario Kart 64 World Records, Runescape Sneakers, And A Life-Saving Gwent Deck

George Foster — Fri, 13 Aug 2021 18:00:32 GMT

We are often reporting on things that the gaming community has done, so we thought we'd round up some of the biggest stories of the week to come from your creations and feats. From Minecraft calculators that frankly shouldn't be able to exist to a Mario Kart 64 player that just won't quit, here are some of the biggest community stories this week.

Gwent Saves A Witcher Fan From Being Stabbed

George Foster — Fri, 13 Aug 2021 10:01:07 GMT

A Witcher fan was saved from a stabbing thanks to a Gwent pack that they had in their pocket.

CD Projekt Red Is Using DMCA Takedowns To Help Stop The Spread Of Stolen Code

Joshua Robertson — Sat, 20 Feb 2021 23:18:11 GMT

CD Projekt Red has apparently been issuing DMCA takedown strikes on Twitter in order to stop the spread of stolen code.

Yennefer Of Vengerberg Headlines Journey Season Four Of GWENT: The Witcher Card Game

Jim Moreno — Wed, 10 Feb 2021 21:43:52 GMT

CD PROJEKT RED recently announced the start of Journey Season Four in GWENT: The Witcher Card Game, with this season’s theme centered on the Continent’s greatest sorceresses, Yennefer Of Vengerberg. Journey Season Four is now available to play for free on PC, Android, and iOS.

Cyberpunk 2077 Cosmetics Added To Gwent

James Troughton — Fri, 01 Jan 2021 15:52:28 GMT

Cyberpunk 2077 is having its own mess of problems right now but CD Projekt Red is still celebrating its release by synergizing with another one of its games - Gwent. If you own Cyberpunk, then you can get yourself a brand new card back, coin, and title that are all themed around the futuristic RPG shooter.

Gwent Winter Holiday Event Now Live, Brings Exclusive Rewards And Game Modes

Jon Bitner — Wed, 16 Dec 2020 21:06:26 GMT

Gwent's Winter Holiday event begins today and will run until January 5, giving you access to new game modes and exclusive holiday-themed rewards.

The Witcher 3: 15 Best Gwent Cards In The Game, Ranked

Michael Christopher — Sun, 06 Dec 2020 21:27:58 GMT

If Gwent isn't one of the best mini-games inside another game, it's not clear what would be. This war-like battle game between your cards and an opponent's is exciting, thrilling, strategic, and best of all, fun. But, it can take some practice to master. Trying to defeat tougher opponents in the early game can be difficult.

Gwent's Free Way Of The Witcher Update Lands On December 8

Jon Bitner — Tue, 17 Nov 2020 20:10:33 GMT

CD Projekt Red has its hands full with Cyberpunk 2077, but that doesn't mean its popular card game has been forgotten. Far from it, in fact, as the Way of the Witcher expansion is a massive free update for Gwent that's coming to iOS, Android, and PC on December 8.

Gwent's 5th Expanion Master Mirror Is Available Now

Sam Butler — Wed, 01 Jul 2020 12:19:22 GMT

Gwent fans and card game players rejoice! The next expansion, Master Mirror, is available now.

Gwent Is Now Available On Steam

Chloe Prince — Wed, 20 May 2020 10:45:36 GMT

You can now grab Gwent: The Witcher Card Game for free on Steam as well as GOG.com!

Stay At Home And Play Some Games With These 27 Free Titles From GOG

Patricio Kobek — Tue, 24 Mar 2020 14:15:57 GMT

For anyone who is looking for a new game to play during this time of social distancing, GOG is here to help with 27 free titles for all its users, and readers can click here to claim them all. The games range in genre and their release dates, offering contemporary options and older titles dating back to the 1970s.

Netflix, Please Give Us Live Action Gwent In The Witcher Season 2

Michael Walters — Fri, 31 Jan 2020 18:01:09 GMT

Although most fans have been praising Netflix's The Witcher series for how it accurately portrays its source material, there was one big feature missing in the show's first season: the card game, Gwent. Gwent has evolved into a massively popular game within the world of The Witcher, and Netflix definitely needs to include it within the show's second season.

Gwent: 5 Best Cards From Merchants Of Ofir (And 5 Worst)

Daniel Alexander — Mon, 06 Jan 2020 21:30:16 GMT

The latest expansion for Gwent: The Witcher Card Game released early last December in a surprise launch that caught everyone off guard. With no build-up, teasers, card reveals, or hype surrounding the Merchants of Ofir card set, it was difficult to determine which of the new cards would be the big players in the coming weeks.

Gwent: 5 Best Cards In The Witcher 3 (& The 5 Worst Ones)

Michael Christopher — Fri, 03 Jan 2020 17:30:58 GMT

Gwent has turned from a small side quest in the Witcher 3 into a massive global phenomenon with its own standalone game. The card game, which revolves around destroying your enemy in a mathematical war, has become such a sensation that it has spawned tournaments, new decks, spinoffs, and plentiful guides.

CDPR To Cut Support For Console Versions Of Gwent Next Week

Kirk Galitski — Wed, 04 Dec 2019 20:50:54 GMT

CD Projekt RED (CDPR) has announced that it will stop supporting the console versions of its collectible card trading game Gwent: The Witcher Card Game next week.

Gwent Makes Up Majority Of Revenue For CD Projekt Red

Sean Murray — Wed, 27 Nov 2019 20:20:18 GMT

Gwent apparently makes up for most of CD Projekt Red’s revenue these days.

Gwent: The 5 Best (& 5 Worst) Things About The Mobile Version

Daniel Alexander — Tue, 12 Nov 2019 23:00:46 GMT

As of October 23rd, Gwent: The Witcher Card Game is officially out on iOS! This release brings the strategy card game based on a minigame from The Witcher 3 to new players and introduces new ways to play as it is available on both iPhones and iPads.

Gwent: The Witcher Card Game Is Now Available For iOS Devices

Michael Walters — Wed, 30 Oct 2019 15:53:54 GMT

CD Projekt Red's new mobile game, Gwent: The Witcher Card Game, is now available on iOS after being previously released on Xbox One, PS4, and Microsoft Windows last year. Fans of The Witcher series will recognize the game as the same one that appeared in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, and they'll now have the chance to play it on a mobile platform.

Gwent: The 5 Best Cards From Iron Judgment (& The 5 Worst)

Daniel Alexander — Tue, 08 Oct 2019 20:30:39 GMT

The latest expansion for Gwent: The Witcher Card Game is out, and it brings with more than 80 new cards to the online CCG. Iron Judgment introduces a variety of new mechanics such as Defender, Barricade, and Exposed, as well as bringing back old favorites from the open beta - in particular, the return of Armor, which protects units from damage.

Gwent: 5 Things From Iron Judgment We’re Excited About (& 5 We’re Worried About)

Daniel Alexander — Fri, 27 Sep 2019 18:30:08 GMT

The latest expansion for Gwent: The Witcher Card Game is just around the corner! Iron Judgment releases on October 2nd, and with it comes a whole host of new cards for players to tinker around with, as well as some old favorites and familiar faces.

Gwent iOS Release Date Announced By CD Projekt Red, Coming This October

Patricio Kobek — Thu, 12 Sep 2019 18:18:20 GMT

The official release of the Gwent card game on mobile devices is inching closer for iOS users, as CD Projekt Red announced that the game will launch on Apple devices on October 29 of this year. Android users will unfortunately be waiting until at least 2020, and we hope to see it sooner rather than later.

Gwent: 5 Best New Cards From The Novigrad Expansion (And 5 Worst)

Daniel Alexander — Fri, 05 Jul 2019 22:00:06 GMT

The latest expansion for Gwent: The Witcher Card Game released late June, with nearly a hundred new cards for players to have fun with. The new content is based around the free city of Novigrad and the various gangs and criminals that call it home. From priests of the Eternal Fire, to vicious beasts in the underground arenas, to the beggars and vagabonds that roam the streets, the newest faction – the Syndicate – welcomes them all. Many of the new cards are fantastic, with powerful abilities to shift the balance of the game, while others are decidedly less so. Here are five of the best (and worst) new cards introduced in the Novigrad expansion.

Gwent: The Witcher Card Game Is Coming To Smartphones

Calen Nakash — Fri, 29 Mar 2019 19:32:31 GMT

Gwent: The Witcher Card Game, once a relatively small part of The Witcher 3, is finally coming to IOS and Android devices after breaking off from the series and starring in its own standalone title last year. While many developers might choose an uninspired approach to a spinoff such as a collectible card game, Gwent's 2018 release went above and beyond by including a 30-hour single player experience separate from the multiplayer. This isn't anything new for CD Projekt Red, as The Witcher 3's "Blood And Wine" DLC lasted longer than many full games on the market, clocking in at around 40 playtime hours for completionists, and 15 and a half hours for those rushing through the story.

Gwent's Crimson Curse Expansion Arrives This Month; Adds 100 New Cards & A Whole Lot Of Vampires

Chris Littlechild — Wed, 06 Mar 2019 17:44:52 GMT

Look out, Gwent: The Witcher Card Game fans, because your world is about to become a whole lot bigger and toothier, as the Crimson Curse expansion is on the way this month. The expansion also marks the return of a certain high vampire that The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt players will be familiar with.

Gwent: The Witcher Card Game Details Its Upcoming Release, And 30-Hour Single-Player Adventure

Sergio Solorzano — Thu, 20 Sep 2018 14:00:37 GMT

Look out Hearthstone, Gwent is finally upgraded and ready to be the next great digital card game. Or at least it will be on October 23rd (and on December 4th for consoles!). The biggest change is a huge visual transformation that adds a 3D leader character to the table and even fully animates the cards themselves. It looks amazing, achieving a level of liveliness that will be hard to compete with.