An Update on The Witcher

So... I pulled the trigger and bought The Witcher on Steam. For my iMac.

Once I got used to the combat mechanic (which is actually pretty interesting), and the 5-year-old graphics, it was a blast!

However.... It's not a true Mac port. Essentially they threw the Windows version in a Wine wrapper, and sent it out like that. So... 56 minutes into my playtime, I encountered a Wine error. Three times.

/sigh

Unplayable. Much like Andy Carroll. (Sorry... it's too late for soccer humor)

Thankfully, I'm running Bootcamp, so I fired up Windows 7, and am in the process of downloading the game for Windows.

First of all, a huge kudos to Steam and the service it offers.

Secondly, this download cannot go fast enough.

The Witcher, 1 & 2

So many of you, like me, may have missed The Witcher when it came out in 2007.

I've seen The Witcher 2 for Xbox 360 at Best Buy, and after doing some reading, it sounds like a great open-ended RPG. And, for those that are into that sort of thing, CG sexytimes.

But I didn't want to go into it without playing the first game.

Thankfully, after a short time with my friend Google, I discovered that The Witcher is available on Steam for only $9.99 (Windows or Mac). It's the Enhanced Edition Director's Cut, which includes "gameplay not previously available to North American gamers."

Translation: It has bewbs.

Additionally, if you want to be on the ball-- Or, if you've already played the first game and have been looking forward to the second on Xbox-- it is $10 off at Best Buy this week.

Word of warning, though... I've heard this is a very difficult game, especially with the combat mechanics. So be prepared for a challenge!

Go forth. Journey. Slay.