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Baldur’s Gate 3 could have saved Google Stadia
Baldur’s Gate 3 took the gaming world by storm after leaving early access on August 3, making it one of the most successful PC game launches in recent memory. It’s also coming to PlayStation 5 soon, but Baldur’s Gate 3’s wild success has me thinking about another platform the game was originally going to come […]
Baldur’s Gate 3 fans should watch Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves. Here’s why
With video game developer Larian Studios’ Baldur’s Gate 3‘s instant success with fans and Paramount Pictures’ Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves‘ warm embrace by movie critics earlier this year, the fantasy genre is experiencing another mainstream resurgence. Honor Among Thieves is now winning over new fans on Paramount+ and is the perfect movie to complement […]
Baldur’s Gate 3 includes a poignant Undertale Easter egg
Baldur’s Gate 3 features more mind flayers, dragons, and lustful party members than you can shake a stick at. By the end of the 100-plus hour campaign, your main character will likely have gone through plenty of turmoil and — depending on their relationship with the pesky mind flayer tadpole that was rudely inserted into […]
The ‘Perfect’ Playthrough Choices for Baldur’s Gate 3 Explained
Highlights Saving the Emerald Grove is the best course of action as it preserves important vendors, NPCs, and quest-givers for Act 2, while destroying it locks off content and romances. It is crucial to protect Isobel in the battle in Last Light Inn, as her capture or death leads to everyone in the Inn dying […]
Baldur’s Gate 3 dev explains why Xbox Series S is a challenge
Larian Studios has an absolute hit on its hands with Baldur’s Gate 3. The Dungeons & Dragons-based CRPG sold millions of copies, has legions of fans, and we called it a “staggering CRPG with a level of player freedom that makes its possibilities feel endless” in our review. It’s currently being considered a “Game of […]
Baldur’s Gate 3: best settings, DLSS, slow HDD mode
After three years in early access, Baldur’s Gate 3 is out on PC. It’s a beautiful, dense RPG with a lot of detail, but you’ll need the best settings to optimize your performance on PC. The game runs well based on my 10 or so hours in it, and the graphics menu offers a lot of bandwidth to […]
Baldur’s Gate 3 review: a whole world of possibilities
Baldur’s Gate 3 MSRP $60.00 “Baldur’s Gate 3 is a staggering CRPG with a level of player freedom that make its possibilities feel endless.” Pros Deep character creation Multilayered story Rich world Incredible player freedom Impactful choices After pouring over 150 hours into Baldur’s Gate 3, I can’t wait to start all over. Larian Studios’ […]
Baldur’s Gate 3: release dates, file size, and early access
After many years of waiting, plus months in early access getting things just right, Baldur’s Gate 3 is finally poised for a full release on August 3 for PC and September 6 on PS5, with Xbox consoles not officially confirmed as of yet. This sequel looks to be the follow-up fans of the most popular […]
Baldur’s Gate 3 Needs to Fix This Problem in Multiplayer
Larian Studios has done something remarkable with Baldur’s Gate 3. This is the studio’s third game (in a row, I might add!) that has perfectly married the rules and systems of a tabletop RPG into the language of video games. Many developers have done this to varying degrees of success, but Larian fundamentally understands what […]
Baldur’s Gate 3’s is coming out sooner than expected on PC
The PC and PS5 versions of Baldur’s Gate 3 have gotten new release dates, leading to a weird situation where the game’s launch has been moved up and delayed at the same time. Originally announced for Google Stadia in 2019, Baldur’s Gate 3 is a successor to BioWare’s classic Dungeons & Dragons RPG franchise […]