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Baldur's Gate 3 is a "great sequel" because it's so different from the original RPGs, says…
Former Baldur's Gate and Dragon Age developer Mark Darrah believes Baldur's Gate 3 is a great sequel precisely because it deviates significantly from the original games. He highlights Larian Studios' ability to blend their own CRPG influences with the Baldur's Gate legacy, creating a modern experience rather than a literal imitation.
My Chemical Romance's Gerard Way hasn't played Baldur's Gate 3 yet, but he still made some time during a concert to discuss it with fans
My Chemical Romance singer Gerard Way stated during a concert that he has not yet played Baldur's Gate 3, though he has played the original Baldur's Gate and the Icewind Dale expansion. Way, a self-professed Dungeons & Dragons fan, expressed interest in Larian Studios' latest RPG, comparing the original Baldur's Gate to playing D&D.
My Chemical Romance front man Gerard Way pauses concert to talk classic RPGs, admits he hasn't played Baldur's Gate 3 yet: 'The first one was a lot of fun, the closest thing at the time to playing D&D'
My Chemical Romance frontman Gerard Way revealed at a concert that he has not yet played Baldur's Gate 3, though he enjoyed the original Baldur's Gate and Icewind Dale. Larian Studios noticed the comment and offered Way a copy of the game.
Baldur's Gate 3 devs take urgent action after My Chemical Romance frontman Gerard Way admits he hasn't played the critically acclaimed D&D RPG: "I did play the Icewind Dale expansion, I just ran out of time"
Larian Studios has offered My Chemical Romance frontman Gerard Way a free copy of Baldur's Gate 3 after he admitted at a concert that he had not played it, only Baldur's Gate 1 and the Icewind Dale expansion. Way expressed interest in the game, noting that the original Baldur's Gate was the closest he'd come to playing Dungeons and Dragons.
My Chemical Romance And Baldur’s Gate 3 Is The Unexpected Crossover Making My Monday Morning Better
During a My Chemical Romance concert, vocalist Gerard Way mentioned he had only played the original Baldur's Gate and Icewind Dale, not the recent hit Baldur's Gate 3. Larian Studios responded playfully on X, inviting Way to try the critically acclaimed RPG.
Pillars of Eternity's turn-based mode is finally out in full
Pillars of Eternity has officially released its full turn-based mode. The article also touches on the decline of classic PC RPGs like Baldur's Gate, with the author suggesting that physical retailers' reluctance to stock them contributed to their disappearance from the market.
Infinity Engine open source remake GemRB 0.9.5 gets Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition playable
The open-source Infinity Engine remake project GemRB has released version 0.9.5, significantly improving compatibility for classic RPGs like Baldur's Gate, Planescape: Torment, and Icewind Dale, including their enhanced editions. This update brings enhancements to audio, input handling, pathfinding performance, and adds EE-like zoom functionality across supported games.
The great RPG debate: Defined playable characters or blank slates?
This opinion piece from PC Gamer's RPG column debates the merits of pre-defined characters versus blank slates in role-playing games. It explores popular titles like Baldur's Gate 3, Mass Effect, and Disco Elysium to illustrate the strengths of each approach to player character design.
D&D's most annoying rule helped Fallout co-creator Tim Cain get his big break at legendary RPG studio Interplay…
Fallout co-creator Tim Cain credits his knowledge of Dungeons & Dragons' THAC0 rule with helping him secure his first major game development job at Interplay. Cain explained that during his interview, his ability to recall specific THAC0 values for different classes impressed the hiring managers, leading to his role at the legendary RPG studio.
Banquet For Fools is a CRPG like no other and the most interesting thing I've played this year, and between it and Esoteric Ebb, roleplaying fans are eating great right now
Banquet For Fools is a unique CRPG that draws comparisons to Morrowind for its unconventional art style and world-building. The game features party-based combat with real-time elements and a physics-heavy system, offering a challenging and chaotic experience. Developed by Hannah and Joseph Games, it aims to explore themes distinct from traditional fantasy.
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.
