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While we expected this to happen, today GoG.com announced that the DRM-free PC game download site will begin selling Enhanc Director's Cut version of The Witcher, the first game in the fantasy RPG series from developer CD Projekt. The game will go live on the site on May 10. While it will normally be sold for $9.99, the price from May 10-24 will be just $4.99.

In addition to the lower price the version of the game sold on GoG.com will come with a couple of extras not available anywhere else including a downloadable 12 month calendar featuring topless ladies (yes this game is rated "M" for a reason". The calender was only made available previously in the game's native Poland when The Witcher was first released. The GoG.com version will also include the game's soundtrack, a downloadable artbook, avatars and 30 wallpapers.

This patch updates the content found North American release of The Witcher: Enhanced Edition to match the version released in Europe. Specifically, the patch puts back the nudity that was originally cut from the game. The game must be updated to v1.5 before applying this patch. Owners of the original release of The Witcher will need to download the Enhanced Edition patch updates before adding the Director's Cut content.

This patch also updates the ESRB Mature rating to include: Blood and Gore, Nudity, Strong Language, Strong Sexual Content, and Violence.

Download The Witcher: Director's Cut Patch (294 MB)

To upgrade the original game to The Witcher: Enhanced Edition, you'll need:

1. The Enhanced Edition Content Patch
2. The Enhanced Edition Language Pack
3. The Blood Patch
4. The Hotfix Patch
5. Patch 1.5

A few days ago we reported that yet another new version of The Witcher would be released to the US audience. Today developer CD Projekt has confirmed that they will release The Witcher: Enhanced Edition Director's Cut via download this Friday. Previous owners of the game will get to download a free patch that will upgrade their version to the new Director's Cut edition

The new version and the patch will basically turn the US version of the fantasy RPG into the one that everyone else on the planet has played. That means the new US Director's Cut version will also have the international's increased amount of nudity. Which, of course, is always important to have.

CD Projekt's hit fantasy RPG The Witcher is a big hit both in the US and around the world. However the US edition hasn't quite been the same one that folks in the rest of the globe have played. Basically we haven't gotten as much nudity in the North American version.

That's all about to change, though, as CD Projekt has announced plans to release The Witcher: Enhanced Edition Director's Cut. As they state on the game's official web site, "The Director's Cut is the version of the game our developers originally intended for you to play." The ESRB will rate the Director's Cut version as "M" just like the previous versions; however instead of "Partial Nudity" the ESRB description for the Director's Cut version now simply says "Nudity". US gamers who already own The Witcher will be able to download a free patch to upgrade it to the Director's Cut. In addition the new version will be made available as a full digital download.

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This patch updates The Witcher to v1.5, and it includes a number of big game improvements. Among those changes is the removal of the game's DRM security. Additionally, the patch includes 5 bonus adventures created by the Witcher community. A features list is shown after the jump. Users must first update to v1.4 (The Witcher Enhanced Edition) before applying this patch.

Download The Witcher v1.5 Patch (371 MB)
Download The Witcher Enhanced Edition Patch (909 MB)
Download The Witcher Enhanced Edition English Speech Patch (457 MB)
Download The Witcher Enhanced Edition Blood Patch (580 KB)
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CD Projekt has already released a new version of their 2007 fantasy RPG The Witcher. The 2008 released Enhanced Edition of the game had tons of improvements, bug fixes and additions and was released for free for previous owners of the game. Today comes word that CD Project plans to release a 1.5 version of the Enhanced Edition of The Witcher.

This new free patch will contain everything in the previous Enhanced Edition download along with five fan-made new Witcher adventures. Also CD Projekt has decided to remove the CD check from the game with this new patch, making The Witcher completely DRM free. There is no word on when the patch will be released.

This hotfix for CD Project's fantasy RPG fixes EAX technology problems and eliminates the blur remaining after cut scenes and dialogue sequences.

Download The Witcher v2.3 Hotfix (106 MB)
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Yep, we know. This is not exactly the best time of the year right now for many folks. The economy is on the skids and lots of people are looking for work. However, it's been proven that while many people will skip buying things like shoes, TVs, clothes and other items this holiday season, they do seem to gravitate to games.

If you know a hardcore PC gamer who has to have the latest and greatest titles, then Big Download has some help for you today. We have picked out 10 recently released games that we think will please most any hardcore PC gamer on your list. These titles are all great in our opinion (and a few are just outstanding) and will be most welcome holiday treats.

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To quote Martin Riggs in Lethal Weapon 3: "Opps", It appears that the US edition of CD Projekt's newly released action-RPG revamp The Witcher: Enhanced Edition is lacking something that it really needs: blood. Yes, the game was released without all of the hemogoblin that was originally promised would be spraying out of all the creatures you will be slaying in the game.

Shacknews reports that a patch for the game will be released ASAP that will put the red back in the Enhanced Edition. Meanwhile, owners of the original 2007 version of the game are awaiting the release of the patch on Friday that will add all of the new stuff that Enhanced Edition contains for free.

Director's Cut, enhanced, extended or collector's editions... whatever you want to call them, video game collector's editions are always a toss-up. Publishers all too often see fit to charge upwards of $80 for special releases that come with a pewter figurine at pre-order and a poster crammed inside the box on launch day. Other companies such as Blizzard Entertainment stuff their oversized collector's boxes with soundtracks, maps, behind-the-scenes DVDs and signed manuals but still put the price tag at the halfway mark between Break Your Bank and Sell Your Soul.

The Witcher: Enhanced Edition stands as a testament to a collector's edition done right. New in-game content, bonus DVDs and soundtracks, an affordable price tag and above all else, the time developer CD Projekt RED took to address legitimate complaints concerning the core game make this a must-buy package.