Baldur's Gate 3
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Baldur's Gate 3 hits its lowest price ever as Larian celebrates 3 years of RPG greatness: "This is the price…
Larian Studios is celebrating three years of Baldur's Gate 3 with its largest sale to date, offering a 30% discount on PC, Steam, GOG, and PlayStation 5 versions. This marks the lowest price the critically acclaimed RPG has ever reached, with the developer highlighting the sale as a celebration of the game's legacy and player adventures.
The voice of Lady D and Orin the Red will be back for the next D&D videogame
Wizards of the Coast revealed new details for their upcoming action RPG, Warlock, at Gen Con. Maggie Robertson, known for her roles in Resident Evil Village and Baldur's Gate 3, will voice the protagonist's patron, Tasha. Tricia Helfer from Battlestar Galactica will voice the protagonist. The game is set to debut gameplay footage at Gamescom.
The rumors were true, Dungeons & Dragons' first 'Universes Beyond' crossover will be with World of…
Wizards of the Coast has officially announced the first 'Universes Beyond' crossover for Dungeons & Dragons, which will feature World of Warcraft. The announcement was made at Gen Con, revealing a 256-page hardcover book with new species, subclasses, monsters, spells, and factions. The book will be available for preorder on July 30, with early access on November 3 and wide release on November 17.
Open-world D&D game Warlock casts iconic Baldur's Gate 3 and Resident Evil Village actor as an evil archmage, and after Orin and Lady Dimitrescu I couldn't be more excited
Wizards of the Coast's upcoming open-world Dungeons & Dragons game, Warlock, has added Maggie Robertson, known for her roles as Orin the Red in Baldur's Gate 3 and Lady Dimitrescu in Resident Evil Village, to voice the archmage Tasha. Tricia Helfer will voice the protagonist Kaatri. The game, developed by Invoke Studios, is expected in 2027 and will be a single-player experience distinct from turn-based titles.
We won't get "the next FromSoftware" or "another Remedy or Larian" at this rate, warns veteran…
Veteran game developer Xalavier Nelson Jr. warns that industry consolidation and financial uncertainty are preventing new studios like Larian or Remedy from emerging. He argues that the current environment, exacerbated by issues like rising console prices due to AI-driven RAM shortages, stunts the growth of developers and limits their ability to practice and refine their craft over decades. Nelson Jr. emphasizes the need for audiences to actively support and evangelize the games and creators they love to foster a healthier development ecosystem.
'We Are a Little Bit Masochistic' — Developers Are Running Scared of Baldur's Gate 4, but Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader Studio Owlcat Would Consider It a 'Great Challenge'
Developers are reportedly hesitant to create Baldur's Gate 4 due to the high expectations set by Larian Studios' Baldur's Gate 3. Owlcat Games, the studio behind Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader, stated they would consider it a 'great challenge' but would aim for innovation rather than replication.
Microsoft CEO says Xbox has "the best IP" and "talented studios around the world," is confident it'll "return" to growth after its worst quarter in years amid mass layoffs
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella expressed confidence in Xbox's future growth despite a recent poor financial quarter and mass layoffs, stating the company possesses "the best IP" and "talented studios." He anticipates a return to growth by fiscal year 2027, emphasizing necessary decisions to reset the business. This comes after Xbox head Asha Sharma admitted the division is currently "unhealthy."
Adult-Mode Play: Gaming for Real Life | TAG
This article discusses the concept of 'adult-mode play,' which caters to gamers with limited time and finite budgets, contrasting it with the industry's focus on engagement metrics and extended play sessions. It highlights games that support shorter playtimes and suggests a mindset shift for adult gamers to enjoy their hobby without guilt or FOMO.
Two Baldur's Gate 3 players are trying to kill every NPC and stuff them in a chest. Larian approves
Two Baldur's Gate 3 players are undertaking an extreme challenge to kill every NPC in the game and store their bodies in a single chest, causing significant lag. Larian Studios CEO Swen Vincke found the endeavor amusing, suggesting it could have been an achievement.
Baldur's Gate 3 boss praises the RPG's most brutal run yet, as 2 players ruin their game to stuff every NPC inside a single crate: "We should've made that an achievement"
Two Baldur's Gate 3 players have been collecting the bodies of every NPC they kill in a single in-game chest, causing significant lag. Larian Studios CEO Swen Vincke found the players' actions amusing and suggested it should have been an achievement.
BioWare Lost The Knowledge Needed To Remaster Dragon Age, Former Producer Says
Former BioWare producer Mark Darrah stated that a remaster of the Dragon Age trilogy is unlikely because the studio has lost the necessary institutional knowledge to work with the original games' engines. Unlike the Mass Effect: Legendary Edition, which benefited from the common Unreal Engine 3, the Dragon Age games utilized proprietary engines for which few, if any, developers at BioWare remain knowledgeable. This comes amidst reports of Dragon Age: The Veilguard's poor commercial performance and potential future sale of BioWare by Electronic Arts.
Mark Darrah thinks that Dragon Age is dead. If it ever were to continue, it needs to be reset
Former BioWare developer Mark Darrah believes the Dragon Age franchise is likely finished due to Electronic Arts' mismanagement and lack of clear direction. Despite the commercial failure of Dragon Age: The Veilguard, the article argues that a reset or even letting the franchise go might be beneficial, drawing parallels to the success of Baldur's Gate 3 in proving the viability of long, deep RPGs.
Nexus Mods wants to make modding "Spotify-easy," with a "browse, click, and play" system
Nexus Mods' new owner, Victor Folmann of Chosen, aims to simplify the modding process for PC games, making it as easy as streaming music. The platform intends to become an operating system for user-generated content, allowing players to 'browse, click, and play' mods and empowering creators to publish and manage them more effectively. Folmann asks for a year to demonstrate these improvements, highlighting the potential for mods to enhance game longevity and player experience.
Baldur's Gate 4 should just be an "oversized expansion pack for Baldur's Gate 3," BioWare veteran says: "Get Larian to agree to license out the Divinity Engine"
Former BioWare producer Mark Darrah suggests that Baldur's Gate 4 should be developed as an 'oversized expansion pack' for Baldur's Gate 3, proposing that Larian Studios license out its Divinity Engine. However, Larian CEO Swen Vincke has stated the studio is moving on from the Baldur's Gate series. Hasbro is reportedly exploring options for Baldur's Gate 4 with other developers.
Baldur's Gate 3 players on PC can't decide if the latest third-person camera mod is a revelation or a crime against Larian's original vision
A new 'true third-person camera' mod for Baldur's Gate 3 has gained significant popularity on Nexus Mods, sparking debate among players about whether it enhances or detracts from Larian Studios' original vision. While some players desire an optional third-person view similar to other modern games, others argue it goes against the CRPG's design principles.
It's not just Baldur's Gate 4 – Larian is "not involved in any" Baldur's Gate 3 projects now, but devs tease Divinity news is on the way
Larian Studios has clarified that they are not involved in any current Baldur's Gate 3 projects, despite a new comic set in the universe being released by Dark Horse Comics. The studio is shifting its focus to the Divinity series, with hints of new announcements coming soon. Larian's involvement with the Baldur's Gate IP is limited as Hasbro owns the Dungeons and Dragons intellectual property.
Baldur's Gate 3 True Third-Person Camera Mod Goes Viral, Sparks Debate About Whether It Erases the Game's Identity
A new mod for Baldur's Gate 3 that introduces a true third-person camera perspective has gone viral, sparking debate among players. While some fans believe Larian Studios should consider this feature for future games, others argue it fundamentally alters the game's identity.
Game Crossovers and Collaborations
Actor J.K. Simmons, despite not having played Baldur's Gate 3, expressed his enjoyment of Portal 2. He also mentioned his involvement in 'Backyard Sports- The Animated...'
J.K. Simmons hasn't played Baldur's Gate 3 or any of his games, but he loves Portal 2: 'I could have done…
Actor J.K. Simmons, known for his roles in games like Portal 2 and Baldur's Gate 3, admits he doesn't play video games due to controller dexterity issues. Despite not playing, he holds Portal 2 in high regard for its humorous script and also reprised his role as Cave Johnson for the Steam Deck tie-in Aperture Desk Job.
'The last time I liked everything about a game was probably Baldur's Gate 3': Raphael Colantonio, co-founder of Arkane Studios, talks us through the games installed on his PC
Raphaël Colantonio, co-founder of Arkane Studios and WolfEye Studios, discusses the games installed on his PC, highlighting Baldur's Gate 3 as the last game he "liked everything about." He shares his thoughts on current plays like Mewgenics and Cyberpunk 2077, his enduring love for immersive sims like Thief and Deus Ex, and his early PC gaming roots with Ultima 7.
