Baldur's Gate II
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An ambitious mod management tool for the original Baldur's Gate games just got a massive overhaul
A significant overhaul has been released for EET Mod Forge, a web-based mod management tool for the original Baldur's Gate games. The tool helps players manage compatibility issues and conflicts among hundreds of mods, with a new 'Mod Forge Ultimate' preset bundling 475 mods.
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.
Finding the Success Recipe for the Games Launching in 2026
This analysis discusses key elements for game success in 2026, emphasizing targeting specific audiences over universal appeal and avoiding excessive monetization. It highlights the importance of innovative yet familiar mechanics, unique visuals, careful music selection, and learning from both successful indie titles and established games like Baldur's Gate and Stardew Valley. The article also predicts increased AI involvement, personalization, genre mashups, and a greater need for social media discovery.
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.
'GeForce 3 was such a transition for us': Nvidia's Jensen Huang looks back on 25 years of the classic…
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang reflected on the 25th anniversary of the GeForce 3 graphics card, highlighting its significance as a mainstream accelerator. He discussed the evolution of graphics technology, noting the dramatic increase in transistor count and power draw from the GeForce 3's 30 million transistors and 35 watts to modern GPUs. The article also mentions notable games from the GeForce 3 era and contemporary titles.
The latest Humble Bundle packs 9 CRPGs, including some of the best to ever do it, for a little over $20
The latest Humble Bundle, titled 'RPG Masters', features nine CRPGs and three expansion packs for just over $20. The bundle includes classics like Baldur's Gate, Planescape: Torment, and Icewind Dale, alongside modern titles such as Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous and Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader. An outlier in the bundle is Mythforce, a first-person shooter roguelite developed by Beamdog.
GDC Awards 2026 to recognise Don Daglow and Rebecca Heineman
Don Daglow will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award and Rebecca Heineman will be posthumously honored with the Ambassador Award at the 2026 Game Developers Choice Awards. Daglow, a veteran of over five decades in game development, and Heineman, known for her advocacy and contributions to over 250 titles, are recognized for their significant impact on the industry.
Don Daglow and Rebecca Ann Heineman to be honored at 2026 Game Developers Choice Awards
Don Daglow and Rebecca Ann Heineman will be honored with special achievement awards at the 2026 Game Developers Choice Awards. Daglow is recognized for his lifetime of work on titles like Neverwinter Nights, while Heineman will receive a posthumous award for her pioneering career and advocacy.
The OG Baldur's Gates are freshly patched, and you can pick them up with 500+ hours of other CRPGs for $23 right…
Beamdog has released a surprise 2.7 beta patch for its enhanced Infinity Engine games, including Baldur's Gate 1 and 2, adding Apple Silicon support and new languages. This coincides with a Humble Bundle offering these and other CRPGs like Pathfinder and Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader for $23.
Four years after the last one, Baldur's Gate 1 and 2's enhanced editions have a new patch out in Steam beta
Beamdog has released patch 2.7 for the enhanced editions of Baldur's Gate, Baldur's Gate II, and Icewind Dale, with its Siege of Dragonspear expansion, as a Steam beta. This marks the first update since 2021, introducing features like proper Steam cloud saving, native Apple Silicon Mac support, and dynamic language support for easier addition of new translations. The patch also includes community-made translations for Brazilian Portuguese, Czech, Ukrainian, Hungarian, and Japanese.
