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The Witcher (computer game)
Overview
The Witcher is a computer role-playing game for the PC
developed by CD Projekt RED STUDIO
and published by CD Projekt
in Poland and Atari
for the rest of the world. The game is based on the book series
of the same name by Polish author Andrzej Sapkowski
. The game utilizes BioWare
's proprietary Aurora Engine. It was released in Europe and North America in October 2007. A console version using an entirely new engine and combat system, titled The Witcher: Rise of the White Wolf
, was to be released in Fall 2009 but was suspended due to payment problems with the console developers, Widescreen Games.
Personal computer
A personal computer is any general-purpose computer whose size, capabilities, and original sales price make it useful for individuals, and which is intended to be operated directly by an end-user with no intervening computer operator...
developed by CD Projekt RED STUDIO
CD Projekt
CD Projekt is a Polish video game publisher. The company was founded in May 1994 by Marcin Iwiński and Michał Kiciński. From the beginning their goal was to publish software in the Polish market on compact discs...
and published by CD Projekt
CD Projekt
CD Projekt is a Polish video game publisher. The company was founded in May 1994 by Marcin Iwiński and Michał Kiciński. From the beginning their goal was to publish software in the Polish market on compact discs...
in Poland and Atari
Atari
Atari is a corporate and brand name owned by several entities since its inception in 1972. It is currently owned by Atari Interactive, a wholly owned subsidiary of the French publisher Atari, SA . The original Atari, Inc. was founded in 1972 by Nolan Bushnell and Ted Dabney. It was a pioneer in...
for the rest of the world. The game is based on the book series
The Witcher
The Witcher, or , by Polish writer Andrzej Sapkowski is a cult series of fantasy short stories and five novels about the witcher Geralt of Rivia...
of the same name by Polish author Andrzej Sapkowski
Andrzej Sapkowski
Andrzej Sapkowski, born 21 June 1948 in Łódź, is a Polish fantasy writer. He is best known for his best-selling book series The Witcher.-Biography:...
. The game utilizes BioWare
BioWare
BioWare is a Canadian video game developer founded in February 1995 by newly graduated medical doctors Ray Muzyka, Greg Zeschuk, and Augustine Yip. BioWare is currently owned by American company Electronic Arts...
's proprietary Aurora Engine. It was released in Europe and North America in October 2007. A console version using an entirely new engine and combat system, titled The Witcher: Rise of the White Wolf
The Witcher: Rise of the White Wolf
The Witcher: Rise of the White Wolf was an upcoming console role-playing game for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 platforms by CD Projekt RED...
, was to be released in Fall 2009 but was suspended due to payment problems with the console developers, Widescreen Games.
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