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10 seconds to climax with The Witcher 3 teaser

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Gaming studios are such teases. They tell us about a game but we can’t play it. Maybe they show us a screenshot, then a teaser trailer, and eventually a full length trailer. It’s all just a bid to get us excited, I know, but when it’s for a game like The Witcher 3, our excitement levels are already too high. And now they do this…

After announcing that the full opening cinematic would be revealed at the Golden Joystick Awards, CD Projekt Red released this teaser:

While I’m very happy to see Yennefer, this feels like nothing. I want to see Geralt, and fighting, and ploughing, and all those things that make The Witcher unique. Oh, who am I kidding – I’m just happy for whatever I can get, even if it’s just ten seconds of Yennefer stopping an entire army with a pebble. In the books she is so hardcore, I want to see more of her in the games, too – she’s way more likable than Triss.

The Golden Joysticks are tomorrow, so that opening cinematic should be available soon thereafter. Also soon is the closing date for The Witcher 3’s cosplay competition. Some very lucky cosplayer could be getting some insane prizes, including replica jewelry and a signed Collector’s Edition of the game.

Is this your most anticipated game? I know many people are insanely excited to play it, but I think I might be co-pilot for it. It’s so beautiful and the story is so engaging, I’m happy to sit next to the husband while he plays, taking it all in. Of course, it’s just that much more immersive when you hold the controller/mouse yourself.

Last Updated: October 23, 2014

67 Comments

  1. Captain JJ in the shadow

    October 23, 2014 at 08:33

    I’m still to get to her in the books. Only just started recently.
    Working through my game-related-books backlog at the moment too.

    Reply

    • Her Highness the Hipster

      October 23, 2014 at 09:05

      you have so much to enjoy – the books are really awesome and make you feel so much more for the characters. trying to finish all of them before the game launches.

      Reply

      • Admiral Chief 0

        October 23, 2014 at 09:06

        Where can I get these books?

        Reply

        • Alien Emperor Trevor

          October 23, 2014 at 09:07

          Exclusive has them, and online from Takelot or whoever you prefer.

          Reply

          • Admiral Chief 0

            October 23, 2014 at 09:13

            Price?

          • Captain JJ in the shadow

            October 23, 2014 at 09:14

            Your soul.

          • Alien Emperor Trevor

            October 23, 2014 at 09:19

            That’s a bit drastic. They don’t have fluffy red covers.

          • Ryanza

            October 23, 2014 at 09:15

            Just under R100 for 1st 2 books and about R160 for the others

          • RinceThis

            October 23, 2014 at 10:01

            What is the name of the first one to get?

          • Alien Emperor Trevor

            October 23, 2014 at 10:05

            The Last Wish.

          • Captain JJ in the shadow

            October 23, 2014 at 10:29

            Damn it Rince, how many times do we have to say it?

        • Ryanza

          October 23, 2014 at 09:08

          Most online retailers like Takealot.co.za, kalahari.com, loot.co.za, raru.co.za. Get them. Read them.

          Reply

          • Captain JJ in the shadow

            October 23, 2014 at 09:11

            and don’t support DRM?

          • Ryanza

            October 23, 2014 at 09:13

            Yes. No E-book DRM.

            Get the actual books and smell those trees.

          • Captain JJ in the shadow

            October 23, 2014 at 09:14

            I got the ebook. But I usually get the real book eventually.

            My last book case did not make it.

          • Alien Emperor Trevor

            October 23, 2014 at 09:38

            Meh. It takes seconds to strip out e-book DRM. Or so I’ve heard.

          • Captain JJ in the shadow

            October 23, 2014 at 09:40

            It does. But if you’re using an android table you can just get your ebook from a place with DRM-free books. That’s the only way I do ebooks.

          • Alien Emperor Trevor

            October 23, 2014 at 09:48

            Yes, bugger DRM on e-books I’ve bought. Not that it really affects me or prevented me from reading, it’s the principle 😉

        • Captain JJ in the shadow

          October 23, 2014 at 09:11

          Hard copies at exclusive, as the grand Trevor mentioned, or eBooks on the Amazone.
          I got the eBooks because I was in a rush to start, but would really like the hard copies.

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        • Mielies the Magnificent

          October 23, 2014 at 09:12

          Whats the names of the books? And in chronological order please? So opgewonde soos n vark in kak!

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          • Captain JJ in the shadow

            October 23, 2014 at 09:13

            The Last Wish. Start with that.

          • Ryanza

            October 23, 2014 at 09:24

            English translated books:

            The Last Wish.
            Blood of Elves.
            Time of Contempt.
            baptism of Fire.

          • Her Highness the Hipster

            October 23, 2014 at 10:06

            Sword of Destiny fits in the middle, though, so you may wanna grab the fan translation to avoid gaps in the story. I had them, and while it’s still cool, it’s nice to know what happened in order.

        • Her Highness the Hipster

          October 23, 2014 at 09:18

          i did ebooks. official translations only for half the books, so got fan translations (they’re horrible) to fill in the gaps.

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          • Admiral Chief 0

            October 23, 2014 at 09:18

            “Translations” ?

            Eh?

          • Her Highness the Hipster

            October 23, 2014 at 09:20

            the books are in polish, so only half have been translated into english

          • Ryanza

            October 23, 2014 at 09:20

            nie mówisz po polsku ?

          • Captain JJ in the shadow

            October 23, 2014 at 09:20

            It’s when something is in a different language and you “translate” it into another.

          • Admiral Chief 0

            October 23, 2014 at 09:36

            SURELY YOU JEST??????

          • Captain JJ in the shadow

            October 23, 2014 at 09:37

            Believe it. 😉

          • Geralt

            October 23, 2014 at 11:00

            Those are chronological order of books.

            Only 4 out of 7 have been officially translated

            The Last Wish (short story collection)
            The Sword of Destiny (short story collection)
            Blood of Elves
            Time of Contempt
            Baptism of Fire
            The Tower of the Swallow
            The Lady of the Lake

            More info

            http://www.reddit.com/r/witcher/wiki/index

      • Captain JJ in the shadow

        October 23, 2014 at 09:09

        I’m also trying to finish them all. Already got through the comics, though I realise I probably should’ve started with the books.

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      • Viking Of Divinity

        October 23, 2014 at 09:27

        And don’t forget to watch that hokey 2005 Polish TV series. It’s magically bad. Also, it’s on youtube. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL83966CF606D760F4

        You’re welcome. 🙂

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      • RinceThis

        October 23, 2014 at 09:59

        Christmas is coming up, you can get them for me if you insist!

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    • ReaperOfSquirrels

      October 23, 2014 at 09:05

      I started the first book last night, enjoying it so far.

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      • Captain JJ in the shadow

        October 23, 2014 at 09:08

        It’s pretty good. Enjoying it myself.

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        • ReaperOfSquirrels

          October 23, 2014 at 09:15

          The imagination is a strange thing, because I can picture the people who are mentioned… but they are in Witcher 1 graphics XD

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          • Captain JJ in the shadow

            October 23, 2014 at 09:16

            Haha. Excellent.

  2. eXodus

    October 23, 2014 at 08:34

    I will make this face when i press the first “W” on my keyboard!

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    • eXodus

      October 23, 2014 at 08:35

      When the game is released that is

      Reply

  3. Ryanza

    October 23, 2014 at 08:44

  4. Ryanza

    October 23, 2014 at 08:45

    • OVG

      October 23, 2014 at 09:15

      Made me ARD.

      Reply

  5. Admiral Chief 0

    October 23, 2014 at 08:54

    SHADDAP ABOUT MY TRISS!

    Reply

    • Mossel

      October 23, 2014 at 12:38

      True Witcher fans like Shani more!

      Reply

  6. Alien Emperor Trevor

    October 23, 2014 at 09:04

    “Ploughing” hur hur hur!

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  7. OVG

    October 23, 2014 at 09:13

    That was 300 frames 😛

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  8. Rock789

    October 23, 2014 at 09:17

    Thanks Zoe – soiling myself in the office is not a good look for me. 🙂 But boy-oh-boy does that make me sommer excited!

    In the immortal words of Kramer – “I’m out!”

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    • RinceThis

      October 23, 2014 at 10:02

      Not a good look for you? I thought by now they expect it? *RUNS

      Reply

  9. UltimateNinjaPandaDudeGuy

    October 23, 2014 at 09:29

    GOOSEBUMPS! Can’t wait! Pre-order in! LET ME AT IT!!!!! o/

    That said… I am really trying not to watch any of these videos or watch playthroughs. I make a point of not seeing any storyline things.

    I really want to just be surprised by everything! o/

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    • Alien Emperor Trevor

      October 23, 2014 at 09:36

      Yes, not watching this. Definitely won’t watch the opening cinematic until I’m actually starting the game.

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      • Admiral Chief 0

        October 23, 2014 at 09:37

        Same here

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      • Captain JJ in the shadow

        October 23, 2014 at 09:38

        Me too.

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      • UltimateNinjaPandaDudeGuy

        October 23, 2014 at 09:42

        I just find it so hard to not watch them, but I am staying strong!

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      • RinceThis

        October 23, 2014 at 10:02

        Agreed.

        Reply

    • Ryanza

      October 23, 2014 at 09:39

      Please use these trailers to get people you know excited about The Witcher 3 and tell them to buy The Witcher 3.

      Reply

  10. Ryanza

    October 23, 2014 at 09:37

    Tomorrows trailer’s reveal will be a CGI intro to The Witcher 3 game. The same guys who made the Killing Monsters trailer and the CGI intro to The Witcher 2.

    Tomorrows CGI trailer is going to be epic. I can feel it.

    Reply

  11. Captain JJ in the shadow

    October 23, 2014 at 09:38

    I should probably get The Witcher 2 sometime still. Hoping the Halloween Sale will happen at this stage. That wishlist is too big.

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    • Admiral Chief 0

      October 23, 2014 at 09:43

      I really enjoyed W2

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    • Viking Of Divinity

      October 23, 2014 at 09:51

      Every time there’s a sale. Witcher 2 goes on sale.

      That Being said $20 is still a fair price for the experience…. Trust us.

      Reply

    • Her Highness the Hipster

      October 23, 2014 at 10:04

      get it on GoG. then you get Witcher 1 for free, and a discount on Witcher 3. because CD Projekt Red are far too awesome.

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      • Captain JJ in the shadow

        October 23, 2014 at 10:28

        What!? Wow. That’s pretty damn cool.
        Yea, CD Projekt Red sure can teach some of the other guys a few things.

        Reply

  12. Mielies the Magnificent

    October 23, 2014 at 09:57

    I so want to see Yennefer… Alas, Youtube is blocked at work 🙁

    Reply

    • Her Highness the Hipster

      October 23, 2014 at 10:04

      Sorry about that! Here, I made you this:
      https://vid.me/wWI

      Reply

      • Mielies the Magnificent

        October 23, 2014 at 10:08

        Thx So much!!!! *Frolicking in fields of happiness

        Reply

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