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The former Prime Minister of Poland loves this video game so much he gave it to Obama as a gift

"The Witcher" games are based on a series of popular fantasy books by the same title, penned by Polish author Andrzej Sapkowski. He's won numerous awards for "The Witcher" including the Gloria Artis Medal for Merit to Culture in 2012.

The former Prime Minister of Poland loves this video game so much he gave it to Obama as a gift

In "The Witcher" games, you play a professional monster hunter (a.k.a. "witcher") named Geralt of Rivia — the protagonist from Sapkowski's books — who has developed supernatural abilities to battle monsters terrorizing the countryside.

In "The Witcher" games, you play a professional monster hunter (a.k.a. "witcher") named Geralt of Rivia — the protagonist from Sapkowski

As Geralt, you'll face tons of moral choices that have real consequences in the game, either immediately or several hours after your decision is made.

As Geralt, you

To progress through the game, you'll need to explore the massive open world, exploring areas and meeting people as you go. "The Witcher 3" claims one of the biggest open worlds ever created for a role-playing game — and the vistas are spectacular. Take a look for yourself ...

To progress through the game, you

The former Prime Minister of Poland loves this video game so much he gave it to Obama as a gift

The former Prime Minister of Poland loves this video game so much he gave it to Obama as a gift

The former Prime Minister of Poland loves this video game so much he gave it to Obama as a gift

The former Prime Minister of Poland loves this video game so much he gave it to Obama as a gift

The former Prime Minister of Poland loves this video game so much he gave it to Obama as a gift

The former Prime Minister of Poland loves this video game so much he gave it to Obama as a gift

The former Prime Minister of Poland loves this video game so much he gave it to Obama as a gift

The former Prime Minister of Poland loves this video game so much he gave it to Obama as a gift

The former Prime Minister of Poland loves this video game so much he gave it to Obama as a gift

The former Prime Minister of Poland loves this video game so much he gave it to Obama as a gift

The former Prime Minister of Poland loves this video game so much he gave it to Obama as a gift

The former Prime Minister of Poland loves this video game so much he gave it to Obama as a gift

The former Prime Minister of Poland loves this video game so much he gave it to Obama as a gift

The former Prime Minister of Poland loves this video game so much he gave it to Obama as a gift

The former Prime Minister of Poland loves this video game so much he gave it to Obama as a gift

The former Prime Minister of Poland loves this video game so much he gave it to Obama as a gift

The former Prime Minister of Poland loves this video game so much he gave it to Obama as a gift

The former Prime Minister of Poland loves this video game so much he gave it to Obama as a gift

The former Prime Minister of Poland loves this video game so much he gave it to Obama as a gift

The former Prime Minister of Poland loves this video game so much he gave it to Obama as a gift

The former Prime Minister of Poland loves this video game so much he gave it to Obama as a gift

The former Prime Minister of Poland loves this video game so much he gave it to Obama as a gift

The former Prime Minister of Poland loves this video game so much he gave it to Obama as a gift

The former Prime Minister of Poland loves this video game so much he gave it to Obama as a gift

The former Prime Minister of Poland loves this video game so much he gave it to Obama as a gift

The former Prime Minister of Poland loves this video game so much he gave it to Obama as a gift

The former Prime Minister of Poland loves this video game so much he gave it to Obama as a gift

The former Prime Minister of Poland loves this video game so much he gave it to Obama as a gift

The former Prime Minister of Poland loves this video game so much he gave it to Obama as a gift

The former Prime Minister of Poland loves this video game so much he gave it to Obama as a gift

But it's not just the landscapes that are eye-catching. The attention to detail for every single character, playable or not, is mind-blowing.

But it

Facial expressions in particular look very real, which makes you care more about each character and questline.

Facial expressions in particular look very real, which makes you care more about each character and questline.

The former Prime Minister of Poland loves this video game so much he gave it to Obama as a gift

The former Prime Minister of Poland loves this video game so much he gave it to Obama as a gift

The former Prime Minister of Poland loves this video game so much he gave it to Obama as a gift

The former Prime Minister of Poland loves this video game so much he gave it to Obama as a gift

The former Prime Minister of Poland loves this video game so much he gave it to Obama as a gift

The former Prime Minister of Poland loves this video game so much he gave it to Obama as a gift

The former Prime Minister of Poland loves this video game so much he gave it to Obama as a gift

The former Prime Minister of Poland loves this video game so much he gave it to Obama as a gift

The former Prime Minister of Poland loves this video game so much he gave it to Obama as a gift

The former Prime Minister of Poland loves this video game so much he gave it to Obama as a gift

The former Prime Minister of Poland loves this video game so much he gave it to Obama as a gift

The former Prime Minister of Poland loves this video game so much he gave it to Obama as a gift

The former Prime Minister of Poland loves this video game so much he gave it to Obama as a gift

The former Prime Minister of Poland loves this video game so much he gave it to Obama as a gift

The former Prime Minister of Poland loves this video game so much he gave it to Obama as a gift

The former Prime Minister of Poland loves this video game so much he gave it to Obama as a gift

The former Prime Minister of Poland loves this video game so much he gave it to Obama as a gift

The former Prime Minister of Poland loves this video game so much he gave it to Obama as a gift

"The Witcher" feels like a living, breathing world. Everyone you interact with has a unique personality and story to tell, and each side quest feels totally different from the next.

"The Witcher" feels like a living, breathing world. Everyone you interact with has a unique personality and story to tell, and each side quest feels totally different from the next.

The former Prime Minister of Poland loves this video game so much he gave it to Obama as a gift

The former Prime Minister of Poland loves this video game so much he gave it to Obama as a gift

The former Prime Minister of Poland loves this video game so much he gave it to Obama as a gift

The former Prime Minister of Poland loves this video game so much he gave it to Obama as a gift

The former Prime Minister of Poland loves this video game so much he gave it to Obama as a gift

The former Prime Minister of Poland loves this video game so much he gave it to Obama as a gift

The former Prime Minister of Poland loves this video game so much he gave it to Obama as a gift

The former Prime Minister of Poland loves this video game so much he gave it to Obama as a gift

The former Prime Minister of Poland loves this video game so much he gave it to Obama as a gift

The former Prime Minister of Poland loves this video game so much he gave it to Obama as a gift

People love these "Witcher" games. "The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt," which released in May 2015, is one of the best-reviewed games in the last decade with near-perfect scores from critics, with many calling it "the best role-playing game ever made."

People love these "Witcher" games. "The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt," which released in May 2015, is one of the best-reviewed games in the last decade with near-perfect scores from critics, with many calling it "the best role-playing game ever made."

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