@blacklabeldomm said:

The best thing to ever come out of Poland is that video game....  well the kerosene lamp was pretty useful, but The Witcher is also...

What about shoe polish?

Obama better play that game. Anyone in their right mind would do so.

If there's anyone without the time needed to spend playing the witcher 2, It's Obama.

Obama might not be happy with the portrayal of rulers in TW2 =) 

I hope he finds it to be as thupagangsta as I did. 
 
I also hope that he does not give it to his kids.

Obama might not be happy with the portrayal of rulers in TW2 =) 

@DystopiaX said: 

 Its less that for me because I think that perception is changing, I just don't know how good of an idea it is to give the President a game filled with gore and tits. I have no problem with gore or tits but it doesn't seem to be something I'd give a President of a foreign nation.  

   

There's no gore in the game

disrespectful? why? it's 21st century. think different, man. but I've never seen something like this. is it cool or odd? I don't know. the point is that Obama will play it? I highly doubt it. he doesn't even have time to do. (so busy to handle lots of issues).

Sweet gift.
Too bad he is unlikely to have the 40+ hours to sink into an RPG

I wonder how the secret service would interpret a gift to a world leader with the subtitle "assassin of kings."

What if he hasn't played the first witcher?

Who does poland and the witcher think he is? Giving out a game that isn't well optimized and only 87% on gamerankings, compared to 86% of the last game? Are they serious? It's like giving the president junk. Also where is he going to find a videocard powerful enough with an old rig from the 80's in the white house?
 
I can't believe that you are all going to think he's going to play it.

This is obviously what the president will do in his free time for the rest of the year. I mean, even presidents take breaks. He can play it with Michelle while his daughters play the Wii. Sounds like a great time for all.

I bet he gifted it over Steam

Well it's a bit on the fun side, however, is it really something you'd give a president? 

I bet he gifted it over Steam

@Ahmad_Metallic said:

I bet he gifted it over Steam

no, it was the Collector's Edition. Imagine the look on some politicians face when they see Geralt's head in the Oval Office.

Now, what if Obama really likes this game and all of a sudden all of the US resources goes towards game development... 
Lincoln Force 2: Obama Bogaloo.

@OracleXIII said:

@Ahmad_Metallic said:

I bet he gifted it over Steam

no, it was the Collector's Edition. Imagine the look on some politicians face when they see Geralt's head in the Oval Office.

Priceless. I still wish they would make the Witcher's Medallion instead, imagine Obama wearing it...

Obama: "... Seriously? I JUST finished New Vegas, and now THIS? Christ, guys, I can't just call off for a day or two like most people! Not to mention the inter-oval-office MK tourney I have to push back now... Biden's been practicing with Smoke, the cheap bastard, and I'll never catch up now!"

Now that's called marketing.

Even if he never opens that box, that thing will sit either in his home or in the fucking White House.  Personally I can't think of any other form of entertainment that brings attention and prestige to Eatern European nation like video games.  I would do the same thing as the Ukranian president and given the US president a copy of Cryostasis, the Stalker series, and Metro 2033.  Also keep in mind he gave Obama what he felt were prestigious Polish books and films as well.  Honestly it feels really good for the Polish president to be proud enough of The Witcher to present it as a gift.  I bet CD Projekt is honored.

Man I hope he plays it, I would love to see the decisions he makes.  

Even if he never opens that box, that thing will sit either in his home or in the fucking White House.  Personally I can't think of any other form of entertainment that brings attention and prestige to Eatern European nation like video games.  I would do the same thing as the Ukranian president and given the US president a copy of Cryostasis, the Stalker series, and Metro 2033.  Also keep in mind he gave Obama what he felt were prestigious Polish books and films as well.  Honestly it feels really good for the Polish president to be proud enough of The Witcher to present it as a gift.  I bet CD Projekt is honored.

keep in mind he also gave him the books the game is based on signed by the author. So the game is kinda just a part of the collection.

I wonder what Obama's Steam name is? 
 
 "iHaztehNukeOptionBitches" or maybe "PhuckedyourMOMintheOvalOffice"

I wonder how the secret service would interpret a gift to a world leader with the subtitle "assassin of kings."

This is all kinds of weird. 

I wonder what Obama's Steam name is?   "iHaztehNukeOptionBitches" or maybe "PhuckedyourMOMintheOvalOffice"

I would watch an Obama Let's Play.

Polish Politician guy, I like you.

I hope Obama doesn't have a crossfire rig.

@valrog said:

@OracleXIII said:

Well it's a bit on the fun side, however, is it really something you'd give a president? 

Yes, yes it is. Although I'm not from Poland, I understand that The Witcher is quite important there, so... I definitely approve of this. Would it be any different if he would be given a book? No, but somehow media will still want to tear it apart because it's a video game.

A video game really important in Poland? I guess when you only have a few note worthy devs you pump up the successful one  the most. Kinda like what Russia did with that Lesbian chick duo. Also as much as i love video games i really don't think you should compare them to literature.

Well it's a bit on the fun side, however, is it really something you'd give a president? 

Haha, great.

Yep, he did ;]
 
Obama received a copy of the Witcher 2, some of Sapkowski's books, a pen, and an iPad with some short films by Tomasz Bagiński, such as this one (entitled "The Animated History of Poland):   

Would be cool if he'd actually play it. He probably won't.

He should give it to Hillary, see what she thinks about it ;)

lol this is freaking awesome HAHAHAHA Obama is ganna be "preoccupied" for a while :D can't wait read the "review" :D awesome though freakin awesome :D

lol I found this image on some forum thought I'll share it made be lol but it could be much better imo it has potential... 
http://img508.imageshack.us/img508/7485/obamawitcher2.jpg

Yep, he did ;]
 
Obama received a copy of the Witcher 2, some of Sapkowski's books, a pen, and an iPad with some short films by Tomasz Bagiński, such as this one (entitled "The Animated History of Poland):   

 
Just further proves how big the Witcher franchise is out here.
 
PS Here's a different example of Bagiński's work:

"It has full frontal!"

A Polish friend of mine said his parents got him the first game when it first came out. Apparently Poland is pretty proud of the fine little company.

I am reminded of when Obama gave the Queen of England an Ipod.  it's only a matter of time until dignitaries stop at spencers gifts on the way to the meeting and get each other funny shot glasses. I, for one, approve.

That's hilarious. I hear he has his own computer: 
 
XD