Witcher 3 designer says it wasn't easy to convince players its NPC simulation wasn't 'just fakery': 'People nowadays are interested in those kinds of details, and it really came to haunt us'

Witcher 3 designer says it wasn’t easy to convince players its NPC simulation wasn’t ‘just fakery’: ‘People nowadays are interested in those kinds of details, and it really came to haunt us’

It might seem silly to ask in our post-Red Dead horse testicles world, but how much exacting detail is too much? How much is not enough? Gamedev can go on forever if you don’t prioritize the things that players actually notice, but if you’re making an immersive fantasy RPG, it’s critical that the intended illusions—bustling…

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Hyte’s new prototype AIO cooler looks to pack funky RGB and transparent shrouds into an affordable package

Apart from adding new fans in unexpected places, experimenting with pump-less tech, or getting increasingly clever with mirrors and holograms, there’s little you can do to spice up an AIO cooler. The basic tech, after all, is pretty settled. That doesn’t stop some manufacturers from trying to add a little spice in whatever way they…

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Open Fridge EP 68 : AmiGameJam 2025 | March Madness is Back | Cartoons!

Viewer Poll: 1. Link Support (Affiliate Links) Arcade2TV-XR Arcade2TV-XR Become a Member, https://www.youtube.com/@gamerfridge/membership https://www.youtube.com/@nerdloungemaster84 https://www.team-encoder.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@JOE-cade 2. What’s the Deal? – Gaming Deals Roundup This week’s must-see discounts & bundles: https://www.atgames.us/products/legends-pinball-micro Legends Pinball Micro https://amzn.to/4gJil06 Cartridge Chaos https://www.humblebundle.com/games/cartridge-chaos?hmb_source=&hmb_medium=product_tile&hmb_campaign=mosaic_section_1_layout_index_1_layout_type_threes_tile_index_3_c_cartridgechaos_bundle Tempest 4000 https://www.gog.com/en/game/tempest_4000 RollerCoaster Tycoon Bundle https://www.gog.com/en/game/rollercoaster_tycoon_bundle Atari Recharged Bundle https://www.gog.com/en/game/atari_recharged_bundle Golden Tee Arcade Classics https://www.gog.com/en/game/golden_tee_arcade_classics Atari…

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Corsair 3200D review

Buying a cheaper PC case can be a good way to save some cash across a full PC build but you don’t want to cut too many corners. A poorly-designed case can result in high temperatures and noise levels, and you’ll be stuck staring at an ugly box all day. With the Corsair 3200D, you…

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