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The Star
30-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Star
'The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt' heads to the orchestral stage in Singapore
After touring North America and Europe, the concert arrives in Singapore this November to mark 'The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt' game's 10th anniversary. Photo: Ethan Lindhout Wind's howling – and soon, so will the cheers of fans at The Witcher in Concert, when the acclaimed fantasy franchise makes its Asian live debut this November. For the first time in the region, audiences can experience the haunting world of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt through an immersive orchestral performance at Marina Bay Sands' Sands Theatre in Singapore on Nov 29 and 30. Marking the 10th anniversary of the critically acclaimed game, the 120-minute concert (with intermission) will feature a live orchestra, cinematic visuals, and the Polish folk metal band Percival Schuttenbach – co-creators of the game's distinctive soundtrack. Under the musical direction of co-composer Marcin Przybyłowicz, specially arranged tracks will bring Geralt of Rivia's journey to life, from fierce battle themes to haunting lullabies. In Singapore, the concert will also feature Slavic folk melodies, with a primal edge. Photo: Ethan Lindhout Presented by Base Entertainment Asia and produced in collaboration with CD Projekt Red, Gea Live, and RoadCo Entertainment, the show takes audiences through the war-torn lands of Velen, the stormy shores of Skellige, and the deeply personal quests of the White Wolf himself. Originally a series of novels by Polish author Andrzej Sapkowski, The Witcher became a global phenomenon following the release of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt in 2015, which has sold over 60 million copies and won more than 250 Game of the Year awards. The franchise also inspired a popular Netflix series, introducing characters like Geralt, Yennefer, and Ciri to a wider audience. At the upcoming Singapore concert series, audiences will watch gameplay footage and cinematic scenes projected on a large screen, synchronised with every note of the live score to heighten the drama and emotion. It promises to be an unforgettable experience for fans of the game, the series, or orchestral fantasy music. The concert also reflects a growing global trend: music from video games is increasingly finding a place in concert halls, from Final Fantasy and The Legend Of Zelda to Halo and Elden Ring.
Time Out
24-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
Catch The Witcher in Concert's Asia debut in Singapore this November
You've played the video game, you've watched the Netflix series, now it's time to witness The Witcher in Concert as it gallops into Singapore for the first time. Following a successful world tour across North America and Europe, The Witcher in Concert is finally making its Asia debut in Singapore this November to mark the 10th anniversary of the critically acclaimed video game The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. This live concert experience brings to life the epic tale of Geralt of Rivia as he embarks on a monster-filled, heartbreak-laced quest to find his adopted daughter Ciri. A stunning celebration of the game's rich storytelling and unforgettable score, The Witcher in Concert blends soul-stirring music with cinematic gameplay visuals, all performed live by an ensemble orchestra and the Polish folk‑metal maestros Percival Schuttenbach, with arrangements helmed by The Witcher 3 co-composer Marcin Przybyłowicz. It's a Medjay‑level experience for any Geralt fan. When does The Witcher in Concert come to Singapore? Set your alarms – the concert is happening on Saturday, November 29 and Sunday, November 30, 2025. There are multiple timings – 2pm and 7.30pm on the first day, and only 6.30pm on the second. Where is The Witcher in Concert held? This spectacle is set to unfold at the Sands Theatre, Marina Bay Sands. When do The Witcher in Concert tickets go on sale? Tickets are now on sale via Marina Bay Sands Ticketing (MBS), Sistic and Klook. If you're a DBS cardholder or a Singtel member, make the most with the early bird discounts of up to 20 percent from now till August 31, and discounts of up to 15 percent from September 1. But if you're neither, get 10 percent off tickets when you book via MBS or SISTIC from now till August 31. What are the ticket prices for The Witcher in Concert? Expect a range of prices to suit every fan's pocket: Premium / Dress Circle: $168 A Reserve: $148 B Reserve: $128 C Reserve: $108 VIP Box (four seats): $672 A Reserve Box (four seats): $592 Booking fees and dynamic pricing may apply. Get yours now via MBS, Sistic or Klook.
Yahoo
23-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
The Best Games Aren't New, Which Is Great News for Your Wallet
With game prices now standardized at $70 and hardware requirements higher than ever, getting into gaming has never been more expensive. But if you rewind the clock by just a few years, it's surprisingly easy to find incredible games at low prices. 'Old' Games Aren't Actually Old What's the first thing you think of when you hear an "old game?" Chances are, it's low-poly graphics, outdated mechanics, simpler dialogue and storylines, and lackluster map design. But it's 2025 now, and games have been pretty great for a while. So, when I say "older games," I'm not necessarily referring to retro titles you'd run on an emulator (though those count too, I suppose)—I'm actually mostly talking about somewhat modern games from the early-to-mid 2010s. Think BioShock Infiniteor The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, rather than Grand Theft Auto III and Max Payne. Even games like God of War and Red Dead Redemption 2are older titles now, as they were released back in 2018. The important factor here is that these games don't feel old. Heck, I'd go so far as to say that Red Dead Redemption 2 looks and plays better than half the AAA titles coming out today. The graphics, storytelling, world and map design, and gameplay mechanics have all held up by modern standards. Compare a game from 2005 to one from 2015, and the leap in quality is apparent. But if you compare a 2015 release to a 2025 one, the difference isn't nearly as dramatic, even though the timespan is the same. If you want a concrete example, just look at gameplay footage from Battlefield 2 (2005), Battlefield 1 (2016), and Battlefield 2042 (2021). Sure, the time gaps between the three releases aren't evenly spaced, but still, the difference in graphics and gameplay between BF2 and BF1 is far bigger than between BF1 and BF2042. It makes sense, though—games experienced a massive boom in the 2000s and 2010s. Many games that followed were all sequels or built directly on those foundations. Air strikes from Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare and newer CoD titles have remained largely the same. So have outpost captures in Far Cry games and leaps of faith in Assassin's Creed. Most of gaming's biggest franchises had major entries in the 2010s that still hold up today—the aforementioned Far Cry and Assassin's Creed, but also Dark Souls, Uncharted, Metal Gear Solid, Fallout, Watch Dogs, Borderlands, Dishonored, Portal, TES V: Skyrim, and many, many others. The point is, these games are relatively old, even if we don't perceive them as such, both emotionally and on a technical level. Case in point: did 2017's Horizon Zero Dawn really need a 2024 remaster, considering how well the original has aged? Sure, the remaster looks better, and I'm glad it exists—but I'd rather get the regular edition on sale for $10 than spend $50 on a version with marginally better visuals. And that's the heart of it. It's easy to overlook aging games simply because something newer and flashier is available. But is the experience really that much better in Assassin's Creed Shadows compared to Assassin's Creed Origins if you haven't even played Origins yet? I'd wager no. Buying New Games at Launch No Longer Makes Sense AAA game prices have steadily climbed over the past few years. For a long time, $60 was the standard. Around 2022, that crept up to $70, and now, with Nintendo (surprisingly) leading the charge with Mario Kart World priced at $80, the reality of $100 games feels closer than ever. The good news is that we don't have to buy $100 games if we don't want to or, more realistically, if we don't have the disposable income to justify it. There's a near-endless source of cheap, older games that used to cost $60 that you can now buy for just a few bucks on Steam, GOG, Epic Games, and Humble Bundle. Steam sales are frequent, so create a wishlist of older titles that seem interesting, and wait until you can get them for $5–$10. I guarantee you'll have a blast playing through them if you just ignore the release date. As long as it looks decent enough (which many of them do) and you like the gameplay and find the story engaging, you won't feel like you're missing out. By the way, if you strongly prefer to play newer games, you can often save $10–$20 by simply waiting for a sale. For example, Assassin's Creed Shadows launched in March and is already 25% off at the time of writing. One-year-old games sometimes hit 50% or more during major sales events, meaning you could easily save hundreds of dollars by simply playing games one year late. That said, if you're like most gamers, you probably already have an enormous backlog filled with gems that you've been ignoring because they're slightly older titles now. I still haven't played Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, which I got for free in a giveaway a couple of years ago. Speaking of giveaways, Epic Games gives out new games every week, and many of them are older AAA titles. Other online storefronts and publishers occasionally give away older titles, too, so it's worth keeping an eye on their official channels. Older Games Run Great on Cheap Hardware Modern PC hardware is prohibitively expensive these days—on top of high MSRPs, graphics cards in particular are always sold out and cost way more due to high demand. Fortunately, those cheap games can run on cheap hardware. I have a new PC, so I'll use my Dell Latitude 5420 laptop as an example instead, which I got for around $280 used. It's powered by an 11th Gen Intel Core i7-1185G7 with Iris Xe graphics, so it's not all that powerful. Still, it can run games like Need for Speed Most Wanted (2012), Far Cry 3, Dishonored, and even newer indie titles like Hades at playable frame rates. And this is a business laptop; you'd get far more mileage out of an older desktop gaming PC with a dedicated graphics card. If you can find a used RX 580 or GTX 1060 for around $50–$70 and pair it with an older Ryzen or 6th-gen (or newer) Intel CPU on a DDR4 system, you'd have a phenomenal gaming rig for under $300. If you're into handhelds and own a Steam Deck or Lenovo Legion Go, you already have a perfectly capable gaming device. While these devices struggle with demanding titles like Black Myth: Wukong (especially without upscaling and frame generation), they can easily handle nearly any five-year-old game at 60+ FPS. You Can Mod Older Games to Extend Your Playtime You've probably seen those clips of fully remastered GTA IV that make the game look better than those GTA VI trailers. That's all thanks to mods, which goes to show how good older games can look with a bit of effort. Truth be told, these mods aren't always playable on less powerful hardware since they're often unoptimized, but there are many lighter mods that add content or refresh an older game's look and feel. The best part is that modding PC games is easy. If you've never given mods a shot, you definitely should, as you can easily get dozens of hours of enjoyment from older games with the right mods. Skyrim is famous for its modding community and even has an amazing conversion mod that feels like a whole other game. There's an endless source of critically acclaimed older games out there that you haven't played yet, so what are you waiting for? You can often find them on sale for just a few bucks, and they'll run smoothly on an aging PC. Don't feel like you're missing out whenever a new game comes out—those adventures will be waiting for you, just a few years down the road.
Straits Times
23-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Straits Times
The Witcher In Concert will make its first Asian stop in Singapore in November
Find out what's new on ST website and app. The Witcher In Concert is an immersive live concert featuring music from video game The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. SINGAPORE – The Witcher In Concert is coming to Singapore on Nov 29 and 30 at Sands Theatre, Marina Bay Sands. The immersive live concert features music from video game The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, which marks its 10th anniversary in 2025. The concert has travelled to North America and Europe and makes its way to Asia with Singapore as the first stop. Tickets start at $92 and are available from Marina Bay Sands, Sistic and Klook. The concert is a celebration of the dark fantasy game's music and storytelling. It brings to life the tale of Geralt of Rivia, a monster slayer known as a Witcher, as he sets out on a quest to look for his adopted daughter Ciri. The show runs for two hours, inclusive of a 20-minute intermission. It features an ensemble orchestra, with tracks arranged by The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt co-composer Marcin Przybylowicz. Polish folk metal band Percival Schuttenbach, co-composers of the game's soundtrack and contributors to several songs, will perform alongside the orchestra. The Witcher In Concert is presented by live entertainment company Base Entertainment Asia. It is created in collaboration between CD Projekt Red, Gea Live and RoadCo Entertainment, producers of live entertainment events in more than 40 countries. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore Singapore's domestic recycling rate drops to all-time low of 11% Singapore Sota parent portal taken down for urgent patching following global cyberattack alerts Singapore HDB launches 10,209 BTO and balance flats, as priority scheme for singles kicks in Singapore Local buyers are key to recovery of prime district condo market Singapore New online channel for public to report illegal ride-hailing services Singapore Ex-Tanjong Pagar United footballer charged with assault after Singapore Premier League match in Feb Singapore COE prices for cars mostly unchanged; premium for commercial vehicles up 2.9% Singapore Cyclist charged after allegedly hitting elderly pedestrian, killing him The Witcher is a series of dark fantasy role-playing games that has sold more than 75 million copies worldwide. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt was released in 2015 for PC, Xbox One and PlayStation 4, and later in 2019 for Nintendo Switch. BookIt/ The Witcher in Concert
Time of India
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
7 lessons GTA 6 can take from The Witcher 3
Rockstar Games is known for creating iconic open worlds, but The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt did things so right, it still lives rent-free in our heads years later. With GTA 6 on the horizon, it's the perfect time for Rockstar to take notes from CD Projekt Red's magnum opus. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Here are 7 things The Witcher 3 nailed that GTA 6 can absolutely learn from. 1. Side Quests Shouldn't Feel Like Side Quests Every side mission in The Witcher 3 has purpose, flavor, and emotional weight. You don't just fetch herbs; you uncover haunted pasts, tragic lovers, or deadly secrets. Compare that to GTA's 'go here, shoot them, drive back' formula. In GTA 6 , Rockstar should build side stories that matter just as much as the main plot. Make us care . GTA 6 : New LEAKS shows Choices... 2. Choices Should Actually Matter What you do in The Witcher 3 changes how characters see you—and how the world evolves. Actions have long-term consequences. GTA often gives us 'fake' choices that don't really affect the game. Rockstar can level up by introducing branching outcomes. Make our decisions alter alliances, mission paths, and even the ending. 3. NPCs Deserve Better Lives In The Witcher 3 , NPCs farm, argue, pray, and mourn. They feel real . In GTA, they scream, run, and sometimes walk in circles. Time for a glow-up. Rockstar should breathe life into Leonida by making its people dynamic. Imagine citizens reacting to weather, news, and your actions like they actually live there. 4. Let the World Talk Back From peasant gossip to bard songs, The Witcher 3 constantly reflects your journey. The world acknowledges what you've done. That feedback loop builds immersion. Rockstar can steal this trick by letting GTA 6's radio stations, social media apps, or NPC chatter reflect your story decisions and chaos. 5. Tone Can Be Serious and Fun Yes, The Witcher 3 is dark, but it's also hilarious. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Drunk Geralt. Talking trolls. Absurd contracts. Rockstar's strength is comedy, but when it comes to serious moments, they sometimes flinch. GTA 6 can strike a better balance—lean into mature themes, but don't lose the satire. We want to feel and laugh. GTA 6 WORLD REVEAL 6 Big Cities, 40+ Locations 😱 FULL Breakdown! 6. Worldbuilding > Map Size Sure, The Witcher 3 is massive—but it's the details that hit. Shrines, books, ruins, camps—they all tell stories. GTA maps are big, but often feel hollow outside missions. Leonida needs dense storytelling: graffiti with lore, shops with secrets, abandoned places with mysteries. Big maps are cool. Deep maps are unforgettable. 7. The Protagonists Should Grow Geralt evolves from an emotionless monster hunter to someone full of heart and regret. Most GTA characters stay the same. Rockstar should give Jason and Lucia room to grow . Make us feel their choices, trauma, and victories. Give them arcs that hit hard . Make us remember them like we remember Geralt. GTA 6 already has the hype, but The Witcher 3 showed us that open-world games can be both massive and meaningful. If Rockstar blends their chaos with Witcher's storytelling soul, we're looking at a once-in-a-generation game. Don't just build a city—build a world that stays with us.
