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The best CRPG docuseries on YouTube just covered Ultima 8 with a 3-hour retrospective
A YouTube docuseries by Majuular, focusing on CRPGs, has released a three-hour retrospective on Ultima VIII: Pagan. The series explores the game's history, development, and its significant influence on the CRPG genre, despite Ultima VIII not being the most acclaimed entry in the series.
To celebrate the launch of Resident Evil Requiem, I've cooked up a bone-chilling challenge for you—how many…
To celebrate the launch of Resident Evil Requiem, PC Gamer has created a quiz challenging players to name all 30 Resident Evil games released between 1996 and the present day within a three-minute time limit. The quiz includes mainline titles, remakes, spin-offs, and other less common entries in the series.
Tabletop gaming saved videogame RPGs
Tabletop gaming mechanics have significantly influenced the evolution of video game RPGs, leading to greater player agency and more creative combat systems. Games like Disco Elysium and Baldur's Gate 3 demonstrate this trend, offering deep role-playing experiences that owe a debt to tabletop origins. This approach is proving successful for both large and small studios, revitalizing the genre.
Slay The Spire 2's placeholder art should be a lesson to all the developers caught up in AI-generated nonsense
Slay the Spire 2 developers Mega Crit Games are using intentionally crude placeholder art for unfinished features, a move praised as a lesson for developers caught in AI art controversies. This approach avoids backlash and embraces the game's Early Access status, contrasting with incidents involving Anno 117, The Alters, and Larian Studios' past discussion of AI art for Divinity.
How many of these MMORPGs can you name in just 6 minutes based on a handful of vague details?
This article presents a quiz challenging readers to identify MMORPGs based on vague details within a six-minute time limit. It touches on the author's personal history with the genre, mentioning games like Priston Tale and Final Fantasy 14, and encourages community sharing of favorite MMORPG memories.
US government reportedly debating whether to force Tencent to give up its US-based game holdings
The US government is reportedly considering forcing Tencent to divest its stakes in US and Finnish game companies due to national security concerns. Tencent holds significant shares in numerous major developers, raising fears of potential access to personal data of US citizens. This debate has been ongoing since 2020, with a recent meeting on the matter postponed.
Trump administration debates getting Chinese Tencent money out of US gaming over feared security risks
The Trump administration is reportedly debating whether to force Chinese company Tencent to divest its US gaming investments, citing national security concerns. This includes Tencent's full ownership of Riot Games and a significant stake in Epic Games. The administration is also concerned about Tencent's influence on games like Clash of Clans, despite its Finnish development.
This new Baldur's Gate 3 custom mini-campaign is all about having a nice meal with an organ-shredding Count
A new Baldur's Gate 3 custom campaign mod, 'Dinner With Strahd - A Curse of Strahd Story Mod', allows players to attend a dinner party hosted by Count Strahd von Zarovich. The mod features over 600 lines of fully voiced dialogue, potential battles, loot, and even romance options with the character.
43 Best Baldur’s Gate 3 Mods To Download In 2026
This guide lists 43 of the best mods available for Baldur's Gate 3 in 2026, covering a wide range of improvements from quality-of-life fixes to gameplay overhauls. Larian Studios has implemented full mod support, making it easier for players on PC and consoles to enhance their experience, though PC offers a more extensive selection.
The Best Nintendo Switch Games In 2026
This guide highlights the best games available on the Nintendo Switch and its successor, the Switch 2, covering a variety of genres and including both first-party and third-party titles. The list aims to showcase the diverse and high-quality catalog of games on Nintendo's hybrid systems, with a focus on titles that offer unique experiences or represent the pinnacle of their respective genres.
The highly-anticipated follow-up to Baldur's Gate 3 is more Divinity, but it's not technically Original Sin 3
Larian Studios has announced a new Divinity game, a non-numbered sequel that builds upon the legacy of Divinity: Original Sin and Baldur's Gate 3. Studio founder Swen Vincke described it as their most ambitious title yet, promising unprecedented depth and breadth. While details on platforms and release date are scarce, it is confirmed to be an RPG.
The Best Co-Op Games To Play Right Now
This guide highlights the best co-op games available now, featuring a wide range of genres and platforms. It emphasizes the unique social enjoyment and replayability that cooperative gameplay offers, distinguishing itself from single-player experiences by focusing on current, widely accessible titles rather than an all-time ranking.
The best RPGs 2026: pick a role
This article ranks the best Role-Playing Games available on PC, highlighting titles like The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, Baldur's Gate 3, and Elden Ring for their immersive worlds and engaging gameplay. It also touches upon upcoming RPGs such as The Elder Scrolls 6 and Fable, promising continued innovation in the genre.
The Best Nintendo Switch 2 Games
This article ranks the top 50 games available for the Nintendo Switch 2, released in June 2025. The list includes a mix of new titles and enhanced ports of existing games, with Mario Kart World topping the sales charts and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and Hades II receiving the highest critical ratings. Many Switch 1 games are playable on the Switch 2, with some offering paid upgrade packs for enhanced features.
30 Best PS5 Multiplayer Games To Play In 2026
This guide lists 30 of the best multiplayer games available on the PlayStation 5, covering a variety of genres and playstyles. The selection includes both competitive PvP and cooperative PvE experiences, with options for solo players and groups of friends. The article highlights games like Fortnite, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, Helldivers 2, and Baldur's Gate 3, among many others, offering brief descriptions of their gameplay and multiplayer features.
Console Release Date of Baldur's Gate 3 - PLAY4UK
Baldur's Gate 3, developed by Larian Studios, was released on PC on August 3, 2023, followed by PlayStation 5 on September 6, macOS on September 22, and Xbox Series X/S on December 7, 2023. The game transitioned from Early Access on October 6, 2020, and is a narrative-driven role-playing game inspired by Dungeons & Dragons. Larian Studios strategically released the game before Bethesda's Starfield.
Starfield joins this week’s upcoming games
This week sees the release of several new games across multiple platforms, including Starfield, Chants of Sennaar, Rune Factory 3 Special, Baldur's Gate 3 on consoles, Rugby 24, Fae Farm, and NBA 24. The releases span various genres from RPGs and adventure games to sports simulators and farming sims.
