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Baldur's Gate 3 Shadowheart actor says Hades has become a comfort game, though she's "too bad" to…
Jennifer English, the voice actor for Shadowheart in Baldur's Gate 3, shared that Hades has become a comfort game for her, though she admits to struggling with its difficulty and wishes for an easy mode. She also mentioned her past gaming habits, including being banned from the PlayStation for playing Soul Blade and her tendency to hyperfocus on games like The Sims.
The Best PS5 Games In 2026
This article rounds up the best PlayStation 5 games available, covering a wide range of genres and styles from AAA blockbusters to indie darlings. It highlights recent favorites and modern classics, aiming to help players discover must-play titles for the console. The list includes critically acclaimed games like Astro Bot, Metaphor: ReFantazio, and Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, among many others.
The Baldur's Gate HBO Show: What We Know and Why Fans Are Freaking Ou
HBO is developing a live-action television series based on Baldur's Gate 3, with Craig Mazin attached as showrunner. The series, titled "Baldur's Gate," will serve as a sequel to the game's events, featuring both new and familiar characters, though Larian Studios has no formal involvement. The adaptation faces challenges due to the game's numerous ending variations, but Mazin's deep fandom and HBO's track record offer some optimism.
The New Divinity Is "Coming Alive," Dev Says
Larian Studios CEO Swen Vincke provided an update on the new Divinity game, stating that development is progressing well and the game is starting to 'come alive.' He described a recent discussion with the writing director as a sign of the game's positive momentum. The new Divinity title was announced in December 2025 and is expected to surpass Baldur's Gate 3.
Larian chief Swen Vincke says Divinity's development has reached a point "where you sense that a game is…
Larian Studios founder Swen Vincke shared an update on the development of the new Divinity game, stating it has reached a critical point where the team feels the game is 'coming alive.' This insight was shared with other game developers and hints at significant progress for the upcoming RPG.
Larian publishing boss takes some spicy swipes at Crimson Desert, calling it a 'cynical amalgamation of borrowed mechanics'—but I think he might be the cynical one this time
Larian Studios' publishing director Michael Douse criticized Crimson Desert as a 'cynical amalgamation of borrowed mechanics.' The author argues this assessment is unfair, drawing parallels to Baldur's Gate 3's use of existing systems and highlighting Crimson Desert's MMO origins and ambitious scope as reasons for its appeal.
Crimson Desert is a “Cynical Amalgamation of Borrowed Mechanics,” Says Larian’s Publishing Director
Michael Douse, publishing director at Larian Studios, described Pearl Abyss's Crimson Desert as a "cynical amalgamation of borrowed mechanics." While acknowledging the game is fun and borrows from other titles, he questioned its originality compared to other AAA open-world games. Douse also expressed hope that Crimson Desert might achieve a similar success as Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen.
Baldur's Gate 3 actor and prominent gen-AI critic Neil Newbon gives Arc Raiders dev "props" for replacing…
Neil Newbon, the actor known for his role as Astarion in Baldur's Gate 3 and a vocal critic of generative AI, has praised Embark Studios for replacing AI-generated voice lines with human performances in their game Arc Raiders. Newbon has consistently advocated for real human performances over AI in video games.
Flawless victory was never on the cards for eurojank, but I honestly can't tell if it won or lost
The term 'eurojank' describes ambitious but often buggy European games that foster a unique cultural fondness. While many classic eurojank titles are now considered polished AAA games or have faded, the spirit of ambitious, mid-budget development persists despite challenges like publisher insolvency and studio closures. The article reflects on the charm of finding magic amidst imperfections, a characteristic that defined the eurojank era.
Baldur's Gate 3 keeps 4 invisible, naked clones of Gale in your camp just in case you decide to have sex with him…
A discovery in Baldur's Gate 3 reveals that the game includes four invisible, nude clones of the character Gale in the player's camp. These clones are reportedly present to facilitate specific romance scenes and are a result of how the game handles save file data after certain story transitions.
Baldur's Gate 3 Astarion actor says to trust in Craig Mazin's HBO sequel: "I really hope people give them space to make the show that they want to make"
Neil Newbon, the voice actor for Astarion in Baldur's Gate 3, has expressed his support for HBO's upcoming live-action TV sequel. He believes showrunner Craig Mazin is a talented writer and hopes the creative team is given the space to develop their vision for the adaptation.
Astarion actor urges Baldur's Gate 3 fans to give The Last of Us showrunner's HBO adaptation a chance
Neil Newbon, the voice actor for Astarion in Baldur's Gate 3, has encouraged fans to give the upcoming HBO adaptation a chance and allow showrunner Craig Mazin time to develop the series. Newbon, who praised Mazin's work on Chernobyl, emphasized that judging the show after it airs is healthier than pre-judging it. While Larian Studios is not directly involved, game director Swen Vincke expressed enthusiasm for the project.
Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous' 232 subclasses make it the ultimate RPG for buildcrafting freaks—especially the overpowered Ranger who gets to ride a griffon from level 1
Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous is highlighted for its deep CRPG mechanics and extensive buildcrafting options, featuring 232 subclasses. The article praises specific subclasses like the 'Demon Slayer' Ranger and the 'Sable Company Marine' with its griffon mount, contrasting it with Baldur's Gate 3's more streamlined approach. The game is available on PC via Steam and GOG, with a sale on GOG until April 3.
Baldur's Gate 3 YouTuber discovers 'time travel' glitch that also reveals 4 nude Gales hanging out in…
A Baldur's Gate 3 player has discovered a "time travel" glitch that allows players to revisit earlier acts of the game. The exploit also reveals multiple invisible versions of the character Gale, who appear naked and clustered together in the player's camp. This glitch can potentially be used to farm experience points from respawned enemies.
Baldur’s Gate 3 Hotfix #36 Fixes Performance Issues Across All Platforms
Larian Studios has released Hotfix #36 for Baldur's Gate 3 to address performance issues and crashes that were introduced in a previous update aimed at fixing corrupted savegames. The hotfix resolves platform-specific problems, including framerate drops on PC, UI issues on Xbox, and progression blockers on Mac. This rapid response highlights Larian's commitment to ongoing post-launch support and technical debt management.
This legendary Baldur's Gate 3 exploit has taken my latest solo Durge run to a new level of immersion and god-tier…
This guide details a persistent exploit in Baldur's Gate 3 that allows players to permanently equip the druid's Flame Blade spell. The method involves dismissing and re-hiring a druid hireling from Withers while they are holding the spell, effectively turning it into a permanent weapon for the player character. This exploit is particularly effective for solo runs and enhances the game's immersion and combat potential.
Astarion's actor from Baldur's Gate 3 has dodged similar roles: 'Repetition breeds stagnation'
Neil Newbon, the actor behind Astarion in Baldur's Gate 3, has intentionally avoided roles that closely resemble his acclaimed performance to prevent artistic stagnation. Citing David Bowie's constant reinvention as inspiration, Newbon prefers to explore diverse characters, such as his role in Starfinder: Afterlight, rather than repeat similar archetypes.
"I don't really want to do that again" - Baldur's Gate 3 actor Neil Newbon says he's avoided roles over Astarion typecasting concerns
Neil Newbon, the voice actor for Astarion in Baldur's Gate 3, has revealed he has turned down recent roles due to concerns about being typecast as a similar character. He expressed a desire to avoid repeating performances and to explore diverse character work, drawing inspiration from artists like David Bowie who constantly reinvented themselves. Despite this, Newbon has been involved in various other projects since Baldur's Gate 3's success.
The actor behind Baldur's Gate 3 vamp Astarion "definitely avoided a few roles" because the studios…
Neil Newbon, the voice actor for Astarion in Baldur's Gate 3, has been actively avoiding roles that are too similar to the character. He expressed a desire to avoid typecasting and has since taken on diverse roles. Newbon also previously worked on Resident Evil 3 Remake, Resident Evil Village, and Xenoblade Chronicles 3.
Baldur's Gate 3 gets a new hotfix to fix the old hotfix that fixed corrupted saves but started causing crashes
Larian Studios has released a new hotfix for Baldur's Gate 3 to address issues introduced by a previous update. The latest patch aims to resolve performance problems and crashes that occurred after the fix for corrupted saves was implemented. This hotfix also includes further bug fixes for PC, Xbox, and Mac versions of the game.
