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How many videogame movie adaptations can you name? And, more importantly, can you remember actually liking any of them?
This article presents a quiz challenging readers to name all English-language theatrical videogame movie adaptations. It outlines specific criteria for inclusion, excluding films about games or those with limited releases. The quiz includes clues such as release year, budget, box office, and Rotten Tomatoes scores, with a time limit of eight minutes.
SAGA Barcelona Game Fest 2026 Opens its Exhibitor Applications Today
SAGA Barcelona Game Fest 2026 has opened applications for exhibitor stands, with prices starting at 350 EUR. The event, scheduled for October 9-11, 2026, anticipates over 20,000 attendees and will feature a B2B area with networking opportunities, conferences, and workshops. Past participants include Larian Studios, THQ Nordic, and Devolver Digital.
Phantom Blade Zero lead knows "a profound technological revolution is unfolding" with AI, but doesn't really care: "Human artistry is not merely a means for creating value"
S-GAME director Soulframe Liang emphasizes that Phantom Blade Zero was created entirely by human artists, rejecting generative AI tools to preserve artistic intent. He believes human artistry is the value itself, not just a means to create it. While acknowledging the rise of AI in game development, Liang highlights the studio's commitment to traditional methods, including hand-drawn art and consultation with masters for weapon design.
NEW GAME PLUS RETURNS NEXT WEEK WITH 100 PLAYABLE GAMES, INDUSTRY TALKS, INTERNATIONAL SHOWCASES, AND MUCH MORE
New Game Plus, a major games showcase and industry event, will take place on April 16-17, 2026, at Exhibition White City in London. The event will feature 100 playable games from independent developers and publishers, alongside talks from industry leaders like King, CCP Games, and Larian Studios. It also includes international showcases from Japan and Italy, and educational programming for students.
Do you know this mage? Test your knowledge of the gaming arcane with our quiz on magical allies and villains
This article presents a quiz testing players' knowledge of magical characters, both allies and villains, found in fantasy role-playing games. It encourages readers to identify 17 spellcasting figures within a 10-minute time limit, with hints available. The quiz is presented by PC Gamer and features contributions from Larian Studios.
"Oh, we're going there" – Baldur's Gate 3 Halsin actor "burst out laughing" when he got the script for the RPG's most infamous scene
Dave Jones, the actor who voices Halsin in Baldur's Gate 3, shared his reaction to reading the script for the game's infamous bear sex scene, stating he "burst out laughing" upon realizing the extent of the content. The scene remains a memorable and discussed moment in the critically acclaimed RPG, which was developed by Larian Studios.
An astronaut rolled a D20 in space, so yes, you can play D&D in zero gravity
Astronaut Rabea Rogge demonstrated that playing Dungeons & Dragons is possible in zero gravity during a SpaceX mission. While rolling dice requires a specific technique, Rogge confirmed that roleplaying in space is feasible. The article also briefly mentions the increased player count for Kerbal Space Program following NASA's Artemis 2 mission.
InZoi devs say Baldur's Gate 3's early-access success story helped inspire them to try it themselves, even though it "was not really a thing" for Korean studios
Developers of the life simulation game InZOI have stated that the game's increasing complexity necessitated an early access launch, a strategy inspired by Western studios. They cited Baldur's Gate 3's success as an example of building games alongside players. The studio aims to use early access to validate the game's potential.
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.
