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A "simple test" of Baldur's Gate 3's modding tools has "snowballed" into a full-blown remake of the first Baldur's Gate, and you can play the demo now
A team of modders is creating a full remake of the original Baldur's Gate using the Baldur's Gate 3 engine and its modding tools. The project, named Deathbringer's Reign, has released a demo featuring the Candlekeep area and plans to expand to include more locations and companions from the original game. The team is seeking volunteers to help with the ambitious remake, which aims to leverage Baldur's Gate 3's mechanics for enhanced gameplay.
A Mod To Turn Baldur's Gate 3 Into Baldur's Gate 1 Is In The Works, Demo Out Now
A team of modders known as Deathbringer's Reign is developing a large-scale mod for Baldur's Gate 3 that aims to recreate the original 1998 game, Baldur's Gate. The mod will include most content from Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition, with the exception of the Siege of Dragonspear expansion. A demo is currently available, though the team is seeking volunteers to help with development, particularly with challenges like recreating the city of Baldur's Gate and lip-syncing animations.
"The sheer scale is daunting": These Baldur's Gate 3 modders are remaking the entirety of Baldur's Gate 1 as a custom campaign, with a first demo already out
A team of modders, led by 786r786, is recreating the entirety of the original Baldur's Gate as a custom campaign for Baldur's Gate 3. The project, named Deathbringer's Reign, has released a demo featuring Candlekeep and plans to include all content from Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition. The modders are facing challenges in translating the original city's scale and implementing dialogue systems.
"We need to push back harder": Nvidia's DLSS 5 "AI slop" filter is being torn apart by industry veterans from Baldur's Gate 3, Palworld, and many more
Industry veterans from games like Baldur's Gate 3 and Palworld are criticizing Nvidia's new DLSS 5 AI upscaling technology, labeling it "AI slop" and "dogshit." Developers from New Blood Interactive, Epic Games, Pocketpair, and Larian Studios have voiced concerns about the uncanny visual results and the potential normalization of lower quality graphics for future generations.
Best Fantasy Games To Escape The World In 2026
This guide highlights 15 of the best fantasy games available on modern platforms, focusing on titles that offer immersive worlds and engaging gameplay. The list includes a variety of RPG subgenres, from first-person and CRPG to action and turn-based, featuring games like Avowed, Baldur's Gate 3, Elden Ring, and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.
Obituary: ISM co-founder Clyde Grossman has passed away
Clyde Grossman, co-founder of the Interactive Studio Management (ISM) agency, has passed away. ISM, which has been operating for over 26 years, specialized in providing strategic advice and closing publishing deals for interactive entertainment clients. Grossman was instrumental in the success of numerous game developers and titles, and previously held executive roles at Sony Computer Entertainment of America, Microprose, and Sega of America.
Can you identify these iconic PC games from just a piece of concept art?
PC Gamer has created a quiz challenging players to identify iconic PC games based solely on their concept art. The article features 20 pieces of concept art, with the quiz designed to be challenging, suggesting that scoring over 5 out of 20 is a good result. It also mentions other quizzes available on the PC Gamer website covering various gaming trivia.
"We're 2 different beasts": Studio behind CRPG Solasta 2 bought their dev team copies of Baldur's Gate 3 and they "love" it, but devs say comparisons to Larian's game aren't entirely accurate
Tactical Adventures, the studio behind the CRPG Solasta 2, acknowledges frequent comparisons to Larian Studios' Baldur's Gate 3 but emphasizes their game's distinct features. CEO Mathieu Girard and marketing director Pierre Worgague highlighted Solasta 2's deep combat, world map exploration, and party-focused narrative as key differentiators, stating they are 'two different beasts'.
How well do you know Baldur's Gate 3's second act? You may need an actual brainworm to score a perfect 20/20…
This article presents a quiz testing knowledge of Act 2 in Baldur's Gate 3, featuring 20 questions covering characters, locations, and plot points within the Shadow-Cursed Lands. The quiz aims to challenge players' recall of the game's second act, with the author expressing a personal fondness for its atmospheric dread.
"Everyone is comparing us to Baldur's Gate 3 so there's no way to avoid it" - But Solasta 2 is different in some very important ways
Solasta 2, developed by the smaller studio Tactical Adventures, is frequently compared to Baldur's Gate 3 due to their shared Dungeons & Dragons roots and isometric perspective. However, Solasta 2 differentiates itself through its focus on party-based family dynamics rather than individual companion relationships, a more tactical combat system, and a distinct world map exploration mechanic. While it may not match Baldur's Gate 3's narrative depth or scope, Solasta 2 aims for a unique experience with its own strengths, including utilizing updated D&D 2024 rules and offering indie-level pricing.
New tactics RPG Never's End blends Final Fantasy with the turbulent spell combos of Divinity: Original Sin
Never's End is a new tactics RPG that blends the visual style of Final Fantasy Tactics with the complex spell combo mechanics found in Divinity: Original Sin. Players lead possessed villagers against undead hordes, utilizing a unique heat transfer system to manipulate the environment and create strategic advantages. The game also features town-building elements and a narrative where the player's actions might inadvertently make them the villain.
The future of RPGs is isometric
The isometric role-playing game genre is experiencing a significant resurgence, driven by the success of titles like Baldur's Gate 3 and Disco Elysium. This trend sees developers embracing the classic top-down perspective, bridging the gap between modern AAA RPGs and older, more hardcore cRPGs, with new projects emerging across indie, AA, and even AAA studios.
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.
