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December 10, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3's Shadowheart voice actor, Jennifer English, is open to returning for a sequel, Baldur's Gate 4, but only if it maintains the quality, inclusivity, and well-written characters of its predecessor.
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December 4, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3 voice actor Neil Newbon discusses his involvement in the massive Fallout 4 mod, Fallout London, highlighting the passion-driven nature of indie game development and the importance of collaboration within the gaming community.
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December 4, 2024
Former PlayStation executive Shawn Layden argues that the trend of excessively long AAA games, costing hundreds of millions to develop, is unsustainable and mismatched with the time constraints of the modern gamer, advocating for shorter, more impactful experiences.
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December 4, 2024
A massive fan-made Baldur's Gate 3 mod for Stardew Valley, 'Baldur's Village', is nearing completion. The first part, featuring all origin characters (one dateable), is finished and translation is underway, with a release expected soon.
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December 2, 2024
Despite no Baldur's Gate 3 DLC, a massive update is coming in 2025 with 12 new subclasses, crossplay, and more. Larian Studios is also developing two ambitious new RPGs, and Hasbro is already discussing a Baldur's Gate 4 sequel.
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December 1, 2024
Avowed, Obsidian's upcoming first-person RPG, draws inspiration from Baldur's Gate 3, emphasizing missable content and player-driven narratives, creating unique experiences through vertical exploration and environmental storytelling, evolving Obsidian's RPG legacy.
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November 28, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3's modding community has exploded, with over 3,000 mods and 70 million downloads in three months. Larian Studios continues to support modding with future updates, promising even more functionality.
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November 28, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3's massive update, including 12 new subclasses, cross-play, and photo mode, will undergo stress testing in January before a wider release. Larian aims for player approval before the official launch.
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November 28, 2024
Balatro, a poker roguelike indie game, is a surprise hit, ranking highly on Steam Deck and winning Golden Joystick Awards, competing with gaming giants like Elden Ring and Baldur's Gate 3. Available on PC, mobile, and consoles, it's a viral sensation despite being a solo developer's project.
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November 27, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3 Patch 8, releasing next year, introduces 12 new subclasses, cross-platform progression, and a highly anticipated photo mode, significantly expanding gameplay and adding new features for players across all platforms.
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November 25, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3's massive success propelled Larian Studios to a $260 million profit in 2023, selling over 15 million copies. The game continues its strong performance in 2024, with daily users up 20%, and Larian is already developing two new ambitious RPGs.
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November 24, 2024
Avowed's design prioritizes missable content, creating personalized experiences and replayability, unlike its competitor Baldur's Gate 3, by focusing on unique player interactions and varied playthroughs, emphasizing exploration and discovery.
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November 22, 2024
Stalker 2's successful launch, despite development challenges and performance issues, prompts Larian's publishing director to highlight a shift in player preference towards hyper-engaging experiences over polished retail products, impacting game marketing and traditional publishing.
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November 19, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3 sees a significant player increase, with daily active users up 20% and Steam Deck users up 61% year-over-year, largely attributed to the successful Patch 7 and its introduction of full mod support. The game even boasts sales in the Vatican!
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November 14, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3 console players using over 100 mods risk instability and crashes. Larian Studios is releasing a hotfix to limit mods and temporarily render saves with over 100 mods unplayable, but will restore access after some are removed.
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November 11, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3 has been played for over 17 million hours on the Steam Deck alone, prompting a developer to joke about creating a special edition battery for the game.
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November 10, 2024
Avowed, Obsidian Entertainment's upcoming RPG set in the world of Eora, will feature a glossary to help players navigate its complex lore and mechanics, making it more accessible for both new and veteran players, following the success of Larian Studios' Baldur's Gate 3.
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November 9, 2024
Avowed, the upcoming RPG from Obsidian Entertainment, will not feature a romance system, focusing instead on deeply developed companions and their unique stories, emphasizing a strong friendship and ally path for players.
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November 4, 2024
The Sims 4 Life and Death expansion pack features an Easter egg referencing Baldur's Gate 3's vampire companion, Astarion, through a unique gravestone description in Build and Buy Mode, and there's another hidden reference waiting to be discovered.
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November 2, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3 has seen over 50 million mod downloads since its release, including 10,000 that change Withers' name to Bone Daddy. Larian Studios has released a video explaining how to manage mods, troubleshoot issues, and understand the differences between PC and console modding.
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November 1, 2024
Larian Studios' Swen Vincke, director of Baldur's Gate 3, has expressed curiosity about Dragon Age: The Veilguard after numerous comparisons between the two games, hinting at a potential download of the new BioWare RPG.
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October 30, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3 has seen 50 million mod downloads since Patch 7, including 10,000 mods dedicated to renaming the character Withers to 'Bone Daddy' highlighting the game's vibrant modding community.
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October 30, 2024
Twitch streamer Luality is attempting a grueling Baldur's Gate 3 challenge: solo Honor Mode without any consumables, pushing the limits of the game's difficulty and drawing praise and bewilderment from the community.
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October 28, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3 publishing director Michael Douse praises Dragon Age: The Veilguard, calling it a 'giga-brain genius' combination of Xenoblade Chronicles and Hogwarts Legacy and a fun, character-driven RPG that feels like a return to form for BioWare.
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October 24, 2024
Larian Studios' Baldur's Gate 3 publishing director criticizes Ubisoft's subscription-based strategy, arguing it's 'broken' and contributed to the disbanding of the Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown team, emphasizing the importance of a traditional release strategy for game development and success.
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October 24, 2024
A combination of mods allows Baldur's Gate 3 to be played in first-person with WASD controls, resembling Dragon Age and Skyrim, and even Larian Studios CEO Swen Vincke wants to try it out.
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October 23, 2024
The 2024 Golden Joystick Awards will be hosted by Final Fantasy 16's Clive Rosfield actor Ben Starr, featuring guest presenters from various games and broadcasted live from London on November 21st. Voting is still open for the 42nd Golden Joystick Awards with over 8.4 million votes already cast, with Astro Bot and Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth leading with five nominations each. The awards ceremony will be live-streamed on YouTube, Twitch, Steam, Facebook and X.
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October 22, 2024
Neverlooted Dungeon is a challenging and rewarding dungeon crawler heavily inspired by classic RPGs like Ultima Underworld, Arx Fatalis, and Thief, offering a physics-based puzzle-solving experience reminiscent of Skyrim and Baldur's Gate 3, with a high difficulty and a rewarding sense of discovery.
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October 18, 2024
Former Bethesda developer Bruce Smith doesn't think The Elder Scrolls 6 will adopt a more complex UI like Baldur's Gate 3, citing Skyrim's focus on minimalist UI and the world's immersion as a key design philosophy.
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October 17, 2024
Funko's Baldur's Gate 3 collectible figurine collection has sparked controversy among fans, with the absence of Lae’zel and Wyll figurines igniting protests and calls for a boycott, despite the inclusion of popular characters like Astarion, Karlach, and Shadowheart.
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October 16, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3 developers continue to battle trade exploits with a recent hotfix addressing another vulnerability, but players are still finding creative ways to exploit the game's economy, leading to a humorous ongoing battle between players and developers.
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October 16, 2024
The voice actor for Astarion in Baldur's Gate 3 is aware of the $22,000 Astarion sex doll, and he's not the only one - Larian Studios CEO Swen Vincke and other voice actors have also acknowledged the existence of this unusual fan creation, leading to some hilarious reactions at a recent event.
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October 14, 2024
Larian Studios' publishing director Michael Douse expresses his disapproval of scalpers selling Baldur's Gate 3 Collector's Editions for exorbitant prices on platforms like eBay, highlighting the issue of scalping in the gaming industry.
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October 10, 2024
A former BioWare lead defends the extensive character creation in Dragon Age: The Veilguard, highlighting its benefits for both players and developers, emphasizing the importance of player agency and representation in RPGs.
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October 10, 2024
A talented modder has brought Baldur's Gate 3's companions to life in Tekken 8, showcasing their unique fighting styles and personalities in a hilarious and surprisingly fitting crossover.
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October 10, 2024
A Baldur's Gate 3 fan has commissioned a life-sized sex doll of Astarion, sparking amusement and bewilderment from the game's developers and the community, reflecting the game's playful and sometimes risqué fandom.
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October 5, 2024
A modder is restoring cut content from Baldur's Gate 3's Early Access, starting with the expanded Nautiloid, and plans to restore more content, including the upper city of Baldur's Gate.
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September 28, 2024
A Baldur's Gate 3 developer suggests the Dark Urge, the game's compelling origin character, should be played as a Bard, challenging the typical portrayal of a Dragonborn Sorcerer and sparking debate within the gaming community.
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September 24, 2024
Veteran developers of Baldur's Gate and Neverwinter Nights are launching a Kickstarter campaign for their new RPG, Pathfinder: The Dragon's Demand, a single-player, turn-based CRPG inspired by Baldur's Gate 3 but using Pathfinder rules and featuring miniature-style character visuals.
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September 23, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3's Patch 7 introduces full mod support, and a modder is already working on a real-time combat mod that brings a Dragon Age-esque feel to the game, sparking excitement among the community.
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September 22, 2024
Larian Studios, the developer behind Baldur's Gate 3, is struggling to develop two new RPGs concurrently, with the ambition of these projects proving a challenge for the studio. Although they've started prototyping ideas for Baldur's Gate 4, these ideas didn't excite them and they're not planning on making a sequel.
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September 20, 2024
Larian Studios has released a hotfix for Baldur's Gate 3 on PC to fix an issue where enemies retained their Legendary Actions even after switching from Honour Mode to a regular save, ensuring players can safely switch between difficulty modes without facing overpowered enemies.
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September 18, 2024
Larian Studios's success with Baldur's Gate 3 is partly attributed to its inspiration from the Ultima series, and despite focusing on original IPs, Larian's CEO, Swen Vincke, hinted at the possibility of exploring the Ultima franchise in the future.
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September 18, 2024
BioWare's former GM Arryn Flynn reminisces about his favorite games from the studio, Neverwinter Nights and Jade Empire, highlighting the scrappy development style and pre-industry pressure era that fostered creativity and pushed developers to achieve remarkable things with limited resources.
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September 17, 2024
In a powerful unscripted scene in Baldur's Gate 3, Astarion's emotional breakdown after killing his abuser, Cazador Szarr, was captured in a single take by actor Neil Newbon, showcasing the raw emotion and authenticity that made it a memorable moment for many players.
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September 14, 2024
Former BioWare general manager Arryn Flynn praises Baldur's Gate 3's early access approach, highlighting its contrast to BioWare's storytelling-focused development, which he finds restrictive. He believes this difference is a key reason why he wouldn't return to the Dragon Age and Mass Effect studio.
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September 13, 2024
A new exploit in Baldur's Gate 3 allows players to steal a merchant's entire inventory by selling them a container, filling it with their goods, and then knocking them unconscious, leaving them unable to recover their lost items.
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September 11, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3 voice actor Neil Newbon experiences the game's wild sex scene with The Emperor, a Mind Flayer, and expresses amusement at the unexpected encounter, sparking conversation about the game's diverse romance options and the community's exploration of the game's depths.
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September 9, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3 speedrunner Mae reclaims the Any% world record after five months, beating previous record holder Bisc by five seconds and announcing she'll be aiming for other categories as well.
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September 9, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3's Patch 7 introduces full mod support, including a popular party limit remover mod that allows players to include all companions in their adventuring crew, with a new difficulty adjustment mod in development to balance the experience.
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September 9, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3's Patch 7 introduces official mod support, but a modder has unlocked the game's internal tools, allowing for custom campaigns and level editing, despite Larian's initial reluctance to offer such features.
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September 7, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3's latest patch added official mod support, leading to over 1.4 million mod downloads in a single day, with players adding new races, classes, and cosmetic changes to the game.
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September 6, 2024
Larian Studios has announced that Baldur's Gate 3 will receive more updates after Patch 7, including highly requested features like crossplay and photo mode, but the game's development will eventually conclude as the team moves on to new projects.
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September 6, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3's Patch 7 introduces full mod support, new evil endings, and harder Honour Mode fights, while a player discovered a hidden ending where the protagonist chooses apathy over completing their quest for power.
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September 6, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3's Patch 7 introduces new evil endings for Dark Urge players, including the permanent death of Alfira, despite previous hints of her becoming a permanent companion, which sparked disappointment and modding promises from fans.
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September 5, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3 Patch 7 brings massive changes, including mod support, new cinematics, Honour Mode enhancements, and a roadmap for future updates, including cross-play and photo mode, before Larian moves onto its next project.
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September 3, 2024
Larian Studios, creators of the acclaimed Baldur's Gate 3, are not working on another Baldur's Gate game or DLC, but they are determined to raise the bar even higher with their next project, while continuing to support Baldur's Gate 3 with upcoming patch 7 featuring official mod tools.
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September 3, 2024
A dedicated Witcher 3 content creator is ending his series on the game's hidden details after almost 10 years, but plans to play Baldur's Gate 3 and potentially create similar content for the award-winning RPG.
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September 2, 2024
Larian Studios CEO Swen Vincke reveals how players' initial negative reactions to Baldur's Gate 3 being a 'Divinity: Original Sin 2 rip-off' surprised the team, despite the game's long early access period and clear distinction in features and scope.
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September 2, 2024
Larian Studios delves deep into the Dungeons & Dragons community, finding inspiration and tweaking rules for Baldur's Gate 3, demonstrating the impact of community feedback on game design.
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September 1, 2024
Larian Studios discusses the infamous 'bear nookie' scene from Baldur's Gate 3 and how it became a defining moment for the game, showcasing its comedic, raunchy, and mature nature, while also emphasizing the diversity of romance options within the game.
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August 30, 2024
A Larian Studios developer argues that games should be priced based on their quality and development cost, criticizing the trend of uniform pricing structures and expensive Ultimate Editions, while highlighting their decision to price Baldur's Gate 3 and Divinity: Original Sin 2 below their value, showing faith in their games' quality and potential.
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August 28, 2024
A YouTuber uncovered 15 minutes of cut content from Baldur's Gate 3, including dialogue, romance scenes, and even a deleted interaction with Minthara, showing that the game was originally even bigger and more expansive than it already is.
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August 23, 2024
Greedfall 2, the sequel to the cult RPG, is launching in early access next month, inspired by the success of Baldur's Gate 3 and its lengthy early access period, which helped shape the game into a critical hit. Developers Spiders hope to engage with the community and improve the game throughout the early access period.
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August 19, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3 director Swen Vincke discussed his early inspiration from games like Ultima and Dune, and how he regrettably abandoned the RTS genre despite its subsequent popularity surge.
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August 17, 2024
Larian Studios CEO Swen Vincke reveals that World of Warcraft is one of his most-played games, a habit he passed on to his son who now has a 'big game addiction.'
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August 17, 2024
Larian Studios CEO Swen Vincke considers Divinity: Original Sin the highlight of his career despite the success of Baldur's Gate 3, which swept major game award ceremonies.
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August 16, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3 director initially worried the game was too short, but realized they had to cut content to avoid an overly large game.
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August 16, 2024
Larian Studios head Swen Vincke reveals his favorite gaming characters, including Morrigan from Dragon Age, Mario, Pac-Man, and the Drunk General from Civilization.
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August 16, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3's Moonrise Towers was originally designed as two separate towers, but due to production concerns, the idea had to be cut down during the game's development.
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August 16, 2024
Designer Anisa Sanusi of Rollerdrome asks users to pirate the game to avoid giving money to publisher Take-Two who allegedly shut down the studio.
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August 15, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3 publishing director Michael Douse hopes for Fallout: New Vegas and Pillars of Eternity director Josh Sawyer to create his dream RPG, highlighting Sawyer's exceptional design skills and audience connection.
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August 14, 2024
Obsidian Entertainment veteran Josh Sawyer was too burned out on game development to direct Avowed, the upcoming RPG set in the same universe as his two beloved Pillars of Eternity games.
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August 13, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3's companion characters have influenced the design of Obsidian's upcoming RPG Avowed, particularly in terms of their distinct personalities and reactive dialogue.
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August 13, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3 has an ultra-rare ending for Lae'zel that requires siding with the Githyanki and becoming a Mind Flayer, but an alternative ending exists in the game files that is even rarer and shows Lae'zel sparing Orpheus and still being rejected by Vlaakith, leading to her suicide.
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August 13, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3 mocap actor reveals Lae'zel's combat style is inspired by ancient samurai mythology, specifically a legendary fighter with six moves who developed a seventh, hidden move in a dream to defeat a tough opponent.
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August 13, 2024
Black Myth: Wukong released a benchmarking tool on Steam, attracting thousands of players despite being non-playable, highlighting the game's high anticipation ahead of its release next week.
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August 12, 2024
RPG guru Josh Sawyer doesn't think his vision for a Pillars of Eternity 3 would be able to turn a profit and would rather not direct one.
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August 12, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3's companion and romance lead regrets not including a romance option for the popular antagonist Gortash due to his unexpected youthful appearance, despite fan demand.
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August 12, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3 statistics reveal Shadowheart is the most often kissed companion, with her voice actor, Jennifer English, reacting hilariously to the news.
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August 12, 2024
Arkane founder Raphael Colantonio asserts that Bethesda's Skyrim and Obsidian's Baldur's Gate 3 are immersive sims due to their reliance on simulation and open-ended gameplay.
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August 10, 2024
BioWare's upcoming game, Dragon Age: The Veilguard, aims to improve its character creation system, particularly for non-white skin tones, as the series has traditionally struggled in this area.
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August 7, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3 has a rare ending where players can choose to kill their character, Lae'zel, after being rejected by the Githyanki god-queen, Vlaakith, for Ascension.
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August 7, 2024
According to Larian, only 10% of players have completed Baldur's Gate 3's single-save permadeath mode, Honour Mode, with 76% of defeated players deleting their save game.
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August 7, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3 player stats reveal Paladin as the most popular class, Astarion as the most loved character, and a disturbing number of players getting frisky with tentacles.
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August 6, 2024
Larian Studios' next project will be 'something big' according to studio director Swen Vincke, but it will take time to develop.
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August 6, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3 developer Larian Studios' new YouTube channel may or may not contain hidden Easter eggs, according to the game's director of publishing.
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August 4, 2024
Larian Studios' success with Baldur's Gate 3 has allowed them to expand their team and focus on story and character development, which was lacking in the early Divinity: Original Sin games.
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August 4, 2024
Developers at Larian Studios are facing challenges in creating a new RPG that feels distinct from Baldur's Gate 3, as they grapple with the risk of repetition and the need for innovation.
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August 3, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3 actor Andrew Wincott expresses interest in reprising his role as Raphael, despite Larian Studios' decision to halt work on the game and future content.
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August 3, 2024
Larian Studios faced challenges with Divinity 2's troubled release, leading to CEO Swen Vincke's thoughts of quitting. The studio's switch to self-publishing and crowd-funding proved successful, paving the way for Baldur's Gate 3's award-winning success.
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August 2, 2024
Larian Studios CEO Swen Vincke believes that the company's approach to game design would not be a hit with shareholders and publishers, citing the importance of player engagement and unique storytelling methods.
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August 2, 2024
Larian Studios has no plans for Baldur's Gate 3 DLC or sequels, and instead wants to focus on new and exciting projects that inspire creativity.
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August 2, 2024
Larian Studios canceled the DLC for Baldur's Gate 3 due to feeling creatively unmotivated, prompting the studio to focus on two new original RPG projects.
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July 31, 2024
A Reddit post by NCBlizzard reveals that nearly every Harper and Flaming Fist ally in Baldur's Gate 3 Act 2 is affected by a code tag that blocks their extra attacks, significantly hindering their combat abilities.
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July 30, 2024
Wildermyth, a turn-based RPG known for its D&D-inspired character development, is coming to consoles later this year with a redesigned UI, local co-op multiplayer, and a Switch port.
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July 29, 2024
Voice actor Erika Ishii expresses excitement and nervousness for voicing the protagonist Rook in BioWare's upcoming Dragon Age: The Veilguard, emphasizing the game's inclusive character customization options.
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July 24, 2024
A determined Baldur's Gate 3 player has achieved an astounding feat by completing a playthrough where they killed over 2,000 characters, including central plot characters and side characters, showcasing the game's remarkable flexibility.
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July 23, 2024
Warframe is adding a romance system in its upcoming update, inspired by the success of Baldur's Gate 3's romance system, which includes an instant messenger-based communication feature.
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July 23, 2024
Humble Games, a subsidiary of Humble Bundle, reportedly laid off 36 employees and closed down amidst economic challenges in the indie game publishing industry.
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July 23, 2024
BioWare has announced the full cast for the upcoming Dragon Age: The Veilguard, which includes Alex Jordan, who is known for his work as a 'sex noise specialist' in Baldur's Gate 3.
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July 18, 2024
Fallout London, a massive mod for Fallout 4 set in London, is finally nearing its release after five years of development, and the team is eager to see it launch despite some setbacks.
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July 16, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3 Patch 7 will not feature Gortash romance options despite fan requests, as the developer deems him too preoccupied for smooching.
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July 16, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3's Patch 7 brings companion fixes, enhanced kissing cinematics, and a tease of future cross-play.
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July 16, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3 is receiving official modding tools in September, allowing players to create and share their own custom content, including quality-of-life improvements, weapons, armor, and even class variants.
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July 16, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3's upcoming patch seven will include new features such as cross-play, a photo mode, and modding tools, despite the developer's previous statement that it would be the final major update.
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July 15, 2024
Dragon Age: The Veilguard's companions' stories progress even without romance, reassuring players they won't miss out on content. Despite rumors, nudity and romance may be featured in cutscenes. The game offers a range of difficulty options for players of all abilities.
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July 14, 2024
The overwhelming critical success of Baldur's Gate 3 brought an abundance of awards, resulting in developers' travel to collect them, and the director expressing a desire to focus on future projects while acknowledging the challenges of closure from such a successful launch.
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July 13, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3 lead writer Adam Smith has announced that he has moved on from the game and that its legacy will be left to the community to shape as they see fit.
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July 12, 2024
One Baldur's Gate 3 fan earns the shocking achievement “Kill Two Birds with One Gnome” by brutally throwing a baby owlbear at its mother. Despite the guilt, the player's impressive use of a Barbarian's high Strength and Honor Mode's irreversible choices somewhat justifies the heinous act.
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July 12, 2024
Larian Studios' Baldur's Gate 3 might not have existed if not for the stress and challenges faced during the development of Divinity: Original Sin 2.
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July 11, 2024
Incorrect spell tooltips in Baldur's Gate 3 are misleading players about their chances of hitting with spells such as Sacred Flame and Firebolt.
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July 11, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3's 'bear scene' is seen as a watershed moment in game history, embracing the fanfiction community and validating players' playful desires.
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July 8, 2024
Larian Studios CEO Swen Vincke reveals that the developer's 'lead summit' is about to begin today to discuss their next game, spirits are high and morale is good.
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July 5, 2024
Pawel Sasko, game director at CD Projekt Red, claims that Baldur's Gate 2 has influenced his career and that he has played it for over 1,500 hours.
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July 4, 2024
In Avowed, Obsidian's upcoming RPG, romance will not be available due to the studio's decision to focus on other companion-related features.
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July 4, 2024
A gamer mods Baldur's Gate 3 to trigger Wild Magic with every spellcast, leading to chaotic and unpredictable gameplay where characters transform into cheese, dinosaurs, and more.
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July 2, 2024
Dragon Age: The Veilguard offers a wide range of difficulty options, allowing players to customize their gameplay experience from balanced to extremely challenging.
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June 28, 2024
Don't Nod, the developer of the Life is Strange series, has delayed the release of its upcoming narrative adventure, Lost Records: Bloom & Rage, to early 2025 to avoid competition with the upcoming Life is Strange: Double Exposure, which will feature the return of original protagonist Max Caulfield.
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June 27, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3 romance options were initially not spicy enough, leading to a hilarious fix before the game's release that resulted in a steamy experience for players.
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June 19, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3's director confirms that the upcoming mod support in September's patch will mark the end of active development for the RPG.
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June 15, 2024
Shadowheart from 'Baldur's Gate 3' was initially designed with more sassiness, but feedback from the developers and players led to her character being 'heavily dialed down' to make her more likeable.
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June 14, 2024
Dragon Age: The Veilguard will allow all companions to be romanced by the player regardless of gender, but former lead writer David Gaider expresses concerns that this may limit character development and story potential.
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June 12, 2024
Larian Studios, the developer of Baldur's Gate 3, is excited for the release of Dragon Age: The Veilguard and is working on two ambitious RPGs, including one codenamed Excalibur.
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June 11, 2024
BioWare's 'Dragon Age: The Veilguard' has sparked fan thirst for its companions, with the game's level design supervisor jokingly suggesting Tinder profiles for them.
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June 7, 2024
A Baldur's Gate 3 player is attempting to complete all three acts of the RPG while only dealing damage as Scratch, their dog companion, on Tactician difficulty.
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June 5, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3 players spend an average of over 100 hours in the game, which is higher than the average playtime of Skyrim, Elden Ring, and Starfield combined.
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June 4, 2024
A Baldur's Gate 3 player completes the RPG as a wheel of cheese using the monk class and a polymorph mod, demonstrating the game's flexibility and the ingenuity of the community.
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June 3, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3's modding tools will be released in September for PC, with mod support coming to PS5 and Xbox Series X/S later.
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June 1, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3's success has inspired other RPG developers to push boundaries in storytelling and gameplay mechanics, potentially leading to a surge in high-quality RPGs.
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May 31, 2024
Despite concerns, Baldur's Gate 3's success provides financial security for Larian, allowing them to pursue two ambitious RPG projects.
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May 27, 2024
In Hades 2, a bug where Nemesis entered a Chaos Gate was turned into a feature, allowing for new voice lines and interactions. This highlights the dynamic systems and attention to detail that make the game special, similar to Baldur's Gate 3.
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May 26, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3's narrative director wants any potential sequel to be driven by passion and not financial gain, believing that a developer should make it because they have a story to tell.
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May 26, 2024
During the development of Baldur's Gate 3, the team experienced less crunch than in previous Larian games, thanks to global studios and paid overtime.
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May 25, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3's lead writer, Adam Smith, shares his favorite lines from the game, including a moment with Minthara that references the player's actions.
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May 22, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3's director shares the studio's struggles with quality control during development, eventually leading to individual team empowerment and a record-breaking awards run.
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May 20, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3 director Swen Vincke refrains from giving advice to the team working on Baldur's Gate 4, emphasizing the importance of them forging their own path and exploring the realm of possibilities that lie ahead.
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May 20, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3 director Swen Vincke regretted his early claim that the game could be the 'RPG of the decade' due to inexperienced cinematic development and other challenges.
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May 20, 2024
Larian Studios, developer of Baldur's Gate 3, has opened a new studio in Poland and is working on two new ambitious RPGs, marking the developer's expansion and potential move beyond the Baldur's Gate franchise.
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May 17, 2024
Wildermyth's new DLC, Omenroad, features a massive new campaign called A Walk in the Unlight, with a wordcount of nearly 180,000, making it longer than the rest of the game's campaigns combined.
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May 10, 2024
The Rogue Prince of Persia is delayed slightly to May 13th due to the surprise Early Access release of Hades 2, allowing the team to polish the game and add more content.
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May 10, 2024
Helldivers 2 veterans formed a new company to develop a narrative-heavy strategy RPG with romance, inspired by Fire Emblem, Annapurna's emotionally poignant games, and the desire for a game that reflects the narrative's themes of perfectionism and OCD.
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May 8, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3, the highly anticipated RPG, will not be released for the iPad Pro or iOS devices in the near future, despite rumors to the contrary.
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May 5, 2024
Veteran RPG developers discuss the impact of Baldur's Gate 3 on their own approaches to game design, highlighting its emphasis on player collaboration, unconventional choices, and inspiration for innovation.
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April 29, 2024
Todd Howard praises the success of Baldur's Gate 3, acknowledging Larian's long-standing excellence and highlighting Bethesda's broad range of influences that may impact future titles like The Elder Scrolls 6 and Fallout 5.
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April 25, 2024
Marketing is deemed obsolete in the gaming industry due to the lack of viable advertising channels and the preference of players for direct communication from developers.
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April 24, 2024
No Rest for the Wicked's director advocates for early access launches, citing positive experiences with Baldur's Gate 3 and Hades 2 and arguing that it allows for more polished and refined games.
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April 20, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3's CEO, Swen Vincke, explains the decision to release the game on PC ahead of Starfield, citing respect for Bethesda and a desire to differentiate the game through its focus on narrative and player immersion. While both RPGs were commercial successes, Baldur's Gate 3 has received more critical acclaim.
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April 19, 2024
No Rest for the Wicked, the new action RPG from Moon Studios, has received high praise from former Blizzard president Mike Ybarra. Ybarra believes the game's bold direction, which mixes classic ARPG with Soulslike flavor, is exactly where the genre needs to go to stay relevant. No Rest for the Wicked brings a lot into the mix that Moon Studios' previous games didn't, including elements from Elden Ring, Nier: Automata, Baldur's Gate 3, and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.
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April 19, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3's success is attributed to its strong player community and word-of-mouth marketing. The studio values long-term thinking over short-term profit and prioritizes player satisfaction. Despite its success, Larian Studios has no plans for a sequel or DLC for Baldur's Gate 3 and is instead focusing on two new original IP games.
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April 19, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3 has been a critical and commercial success, winning all five major Game of the Year awards. The developers feel a sense of closure after the game's recent BAFTA win. Larian Studios, the developer of Baldur's Gate 3, has announced that it will not be making a Baldur's Gate 4. However, the team is working on two new games and has plenty of concepts for future projects.
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April 18, 2024
Life sims are gaining popularity due to their inclusivity and relatability. The director of upcoming life sim Life By You claims that life sims are the most complex RPGs and crafting games ever made, featuring intricate behavioral AI systems. Paradox Interactive's Life By You aims to push the boundaries of the genre with customizable careers, pro-nudity, and an early access launch on PC on June 4, 2024.
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April 18, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3's upcoming Patch 7 will introduce improved and darker evil endings, accessible even without playing as the Dark Urge. The patch also addresses bug fixes, introduces modding tools, and teases a closed beta. Additionally, Larian is working on cross-play and a Photo Mode for future updates.
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April 18, 2024
CEO Swen Vincke of Larian Studios teases that their upcoming project could surpass the critically acclaimed Baldur's Gate 3, while confirming no plans for Baldur's Gate 4 or DLC.
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April 17, 2024
Take-Two Interactive, the publisher of GTA 6, is laying off 5% of its workforce and canceling several projects in a cost-cutting move. The move comes despite the success of GTA 5, one of the industry's greatest cash cows. The layoffs have raised concerns about the potential impact on the development of GTA 6, which is already facing delays. The layoffs are part of a larger trend of job cuts in the video game industry, following the pandemic boom.
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April 16, 2024
Hasbro, the IP holder of Dungeons & Dragons, confirms ongoing discussions about another Baldur's Gate sequel, but emphasizes it's in early stages. Despite Larian, the developer of Baldur's Gate 3, stating they're done with the franchise, Hasbro is seeking partners to determine the future of the series. No specific details about the next game are available yet, but Hasbro plans to take its time to find the right approach and team.
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April 13, 2024
Larian Studios, the developer behind the acclaimed Baldur's Gate 3, quietly backed one of the best Metroidvania games ever made, Blasphemous. The game's lead level designer revealed that Larian was one of the biggest contributors to the Kickstarter campaign, supporting the game's development without asking for rewards.
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April 12, 2024
At the BAFTA Game Awards, 'Baldur's Gate 3' won multiple awards, including Best Game, Best Music, Best Narrative, and Players' Choice. The Players' Choice win is a testament to the developers' dedication and the game's quality. The game's publishing director emphasized the importance of valuing developers and criticized the industry's practices of layoffs and crunch culture.
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April 12, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3 has achieved a historic feat by becoming the first game to win Game of the Year awards at all five major ceremonies. This unprecedented success marks a new record in the gaming industry.
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April 8, 2024
In Baldur's Gate 3's Honor Mode, a player lost 90 hours of progress due to a thirst trap. During a scene with an Incubus, the player gave up their soul and died instantly. Despite having revive scrolls, the Incubus's soul-taking ability prevented resurrection, resulting in the loss of the player's Honor Mode run.
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