CBR - Baldur's Gate 3

Best Dungeons & Dragons Monsters In Baldur's Gate 3

Tom Steel — Fri, 22 Sep 2023 17:00:20 GMT

Larian Studios smashed all expectations with their August 2023 release of Baldur's Gate 3, with gamers coming in their droves to try out this D&D-inspired masterpiece. In fact, Baldur's Gate 3 is literally based on the Dungeons & Dragons tabletop role-playing system, integrating familiar classes, races, monsters, items, spells and much more into a huge gaming experience.

Baldur's Gate 3: Best Early Game Spells

Bethany-May Howard — Fri, 22 Sep 2023 14:00:20 GMT

Baldur's Gate 3 is not only one of the best games of the year but also one of the best games of all time. It gives the player the freedom to role-play and experiment with a real sense of freedom and immersion. The number of available spells is a great example of this freedom, but for new players, it can also be a little overwhelming.

Longest RPGs That Take Players' Time

Isaac Williams — Thu, 21 Sep 2023 18:20:21 GMT

Video gaming is known as a time sink of a hobby. Even short video games typically last several times as long as the average movie. However, one genre is known above all others for how long its games can last. Role-playing games are notorious and beloved for their vast main stories and wealth of side content.

Baldur's Gate 3: 10 Best DnD Feats

Isaac Williams — Thu, 21 Sep 2023 12:30:16 GMT

Baldur's Gate 3 adapts Dungeons & Dragons Fifth Edition's character creation and combat well to a video game RPG. Not every D&D 5e option is available in BG3, but the most crucial and core features are there. This extends to many of D&D 5e's feats, used to improve a character's capabilities every four class levels.

Baldur's Gate 3 Could Have Launched on Game Pass, but Microsoft Underestimated It

Zachary Cimaglio — Tue, 19 Sep 2023 21:06:41 GMT

After seeing massive success on PC and later, the PlayStation 5, Baldur's Gate 3 is finally making its way to Xbox, though Microsoft reportedly passed up the opportunity to launch it on Game Pass.

10 Fantastic Video Games Heavily Influenced By D&D

Isaac Williams — Mon, 18 Sep 2023 18:20:33 GMT

Tabletop games have directly or indirectly inspired nearly every video game ever made. Many video gaming conventions, designs, and even mechanics draw from the ways humans have been playing games for thousands of years. However, Dungeons & Dragons has had an outsized impact on the video games industry by kickstarting the roleplaying game genre.

Baldur's Gate 3 Act 1 Checklist: Things to Complete

Bethany-May Howard — Sun, 17 Sep 2023 14:00:19 GMT

Baldur's Gate 3 is true to its Dungeons & Dragons roots, offering fans an almost endless amount of ways to approach its sprawling world and story. As a result, players can lose hundreds of hours uncovering everything the best-reviewed game of the year has to offer. Act 1 alone can easily take over 30 hours, with many players taking a lot longer to explore it all.

Baldur's Gate 3 Finally Receiving Full Release for Mac Users

Zachary Cimaglio — Sun, 17 Sep 2023 14:00:19 GMT

Mac users can get the full Baldur's Gate 3 experience on September 21, 2023.

Baldur’s Gate 3: Is PS5 or PC Better?

Bethany-May Howard — Fri, 15 Sep 2023 17:50:19 GMT

Fans of the Baldur's Gate franchise had to wait 23 years to get a sequel to Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn, but it was definitely worth the wait. When the Dungeons & Dragons-based RPG was finally released earlier this year, it became not only one of the best-reviewed games of 2023 but also one of the best of all time.

Astarion and The Elf Romance Problem in Baldur's Gate, Dragon Age, and Beyond

Alyx Maglio — Wed, 13 Sep 2023 21:16:16 GMT

Video game romances have become ubiquitous to the point where they are an expected aspect of many different genres. The days of Mario receiving cake from Princess Peach are long gone and players want a more individual romantic experience in their games. Romance has especially become a staple of role playing games as a way for gamers to immerse themselves more fully into the world that their characters inhabit. The romance options are usually the characters that players talk about the most, come up with headcanons for, and build entire playthroughs around.

Gaming Franchises With Over a Decade Between Games

Isaac Williams — Tue, 12 Sep 2023 20:15:18 GMT

Video gaming is a fast-moving industry with new releases coming almost constantly. Most long-running franchises like Call of Duty or Assassin's Creed see new titles as frequently as possible, sometimes as often as once a year. It's far rarer for a video game series to lie dormant and then resurrect years later.

Video Games with Tons of Player Customization Options

Josh Cotts — Mon, 11 Sep 2023 13:15:22 GMT

Character customization in video games has become a highly sought-after feature, as the desire to have a personalized playing experience continues to grow among members of the gaming community. While many modern games allow characters to be customized in a variety of ways, one of the best methods for kick-starting that customization is by providing players with an extensive character creation system that allows them to create a character that is unique to them.

A Baldur's Gate 3 Glitch is the Reason All Your Companions Want You

Leo Reyna — Mon, 04 Sep 2023 19:03:15 GMT

A glitch in Baldur's Gate 3 caused the companions in the game to be too "horny" for the player too soon, developer Larian Studios confirmed.

The Most Replayable RPGs

Guillermo Kurten — Sun, 03 Sep 2023 19:35:19 GMT

Even well into 2023, the RPG genre has cemented itself as one of the biggest mainstream video game genres, with many games of the modern era boasting immense replay value as well. The genre is known for generally requiring hefty time sinks to just finish the main storyline, so these games have to be particularly impressive if they're going to keep players coming back for more.

Baldur's Gate 3 Has Some Of The Best Psychological Horror in RPG History

Alyx Maglio — Fri, 01 Sep 2023 21:15:30 GMT

Baldur's Gate III has a myriad of ways that it can be played. The options of the game seem nigh on endless and thousands of players have been trying every angle that they possibly can. Roleplaying games are, after all, a place where gamers are invited to explore different stories and options. The idea of making themselves the greatest hero of the realm or, in some cases, one of the greatest threats to it. It doesn't come as a shock that Baldur's Gate III would give the player these options and so many more. With the many different ways in which to complete the game, it is a joy to explore all the different solutions.

Baldur's Gate 3 Reveals The Biggest Pitfalls Of Triple A Gaming

Alyx Maglio — Fri, 01 Sep 2023 19:01:15 GMT

Baldur's Gate III has been nothing short of a home run for Larian Studios. It received near universal acclaim and sold over 2.5 million copies by August 4th, 2023 through early access. There is no way to overstate its success, and its many triumphs are very clearly deserved. It comes from such a pedigree that if it had been a disaster, there would have been no coming back from it. Many gamers are comparing it to Baldur's Gate II, which was long considered a standard for depth and immersion in Western RPGs.

Is Baldur's Gate 3 Too Powerful For the Xbox Series S?

Bethany-May Howard — Tue, 29 Aug 2023 21:15:15 GMT

Microsoft's current-gen consoles, the Xbox Series X and Series S have been a huge hit, especially with North American audiences. Their popularity looks set to continue too, with the upcoming releases of some major first-party titles, such as Starfield and Forza Motorsport, being backed up by some brilliant Game Pass offerings, including day one releases of the critically acclaimed Sea of Stars and indie Soulslike, Lies of P.

Baldur's Gate 3 Coming to Xbox Consoles Later This Year

Corey Hoffmeyer — Sun, 27 Aug 2023 14:00:21 GMT

Larian Studios has confirmed that its mega hit RPG Baldur's Gate 3 will release on Xbox consoles later this year.

Crucial Baldur's Gate 3 DnD Lore

Isaac Williams — Thu, 24 Aug 2023 22:30:15 GMT

Baldur's Gate 3 has a lot of background information players can benefit from knowing right from the start. It's not just that the game is a sequel to two beloved 90s RPGs with their own lore and plot threats. It also takes place in Dungeons & Dragons Forgotten Realms campaign setting, which itself has decades-worth of books and articles written about it.

Baldur's Gate 3 Is Groundbreaking, But Should The Daring Project Become The New Standard?

Tom Steel — Thu, 24 Aug 2023 19:00:13 GMT

There have been some incredible video games arriving throughout 2023, but the full release of Baldur's Gate 3 in August is a serious front-runner for Game of the Year. Larian Studios, previously best-known for the Divinity games, have delivered a groundbreaking game: Baldur's Gate 3. This new game provides players with an experience so vast and rewarding that it could well alter the landscape of gaming moving forward.

Baldur's Gate 3 D&D Rules Differences

Isaac Williams — Thu, 24 Aug 2023 18:20:12 GMT

Baldur's Gate 3 is one of the closest representations of Dungeons & Dragons put to video games. It accurately recreates most of the D&D 5e ruleset, from turn-based combat to the ability checks characters have to make. However, Baldur's Gate 3 is not a one-to-one replication of the game.

Baldur's Gate 3 Players Shouldn't Play A Perfect Game

Josh Cotts — Thu, 24 Aug 2023 17:50:12 GMT

Larian Studios' Baldur's Gate 3 has officially taken the world by storm and become a strong contender for 2023's Game of the Year. Until very recently, it held the honor of being the highest-rated game of 2023, but as more reviews have come in for the RPG, its score has dropped to bring it on equal grounds with Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Still, its fantastic story, memorable characters, and high customization and freedom make it much more than a mere equal.

Which Video Game Studio Has The Best Games?

Tom Steel — Wed, 23 Aug 2023 19:04:12 GMT

The best games help players forget about their troubles as they immerse themselves in a new world, but for all the compelling stories, fascinating worlds and exciting characters that players get to experience, the studios that have brought these concepts to life don't always get the praise they deserve.

Baldur's Gate 3 Is The Best PC Game of 2023

Zachary Cimaglio — Wed, 23 Aug 2023 13:01:16 GMT

Baldur's Gate 3 has risen to the top of the charts on review aggregate Metacritic as the best PC game of 2023.

Best Dungeons & Dragons Spells Absent In Baldur's Gate 3

Isaac Williams — Mon, 21 Aug 2023 15:21:15 GMT

Baldur's Gate 3 goes to great lengths to replicate the Dungeons & Dragons Fifth Edition play experience. Despite the constraints of game design and technology, it captures the feeling of sitting around a table and enjoying a game of D&D. However, it hasn't been able to bring everything across, with notable exceptions in the spell list.

Best 2023 Video Games Critics Love The Most (So Far)

Bethany-May Howard — Sun, 20 Aug 2023 17:01:13 GMT

It's an exciting time to be a video game fan across all platforms. The latter half of 2023 is stacked with huge releases from all three major console makers. The highlights include Xbox and PC's Starfield, PlayStation's Spider-Man 2 and Nintendo's Super Mario Bros. Wonder, as well as a number of exciting third-party titles.

Baldur's Gate 3: Shadowheart May Be a Selunite

Bea Caicoya — Sun, 20 Aug 2023 11:30:17 GMT

Larion Studios' Baldur's Gate 3 was in early-access for three years, which meant a lot of fans played a version of the game that wasn't fully complete. Now that the full game has finally been released on PC, with the PS5 version set to release in September 2023, the game is not only open to a lot more players, but certain details are even more finely tuned than they were before, and a lot more information is now available.

Baldur's Gate 3: How to Become a Vampire for a Day

Bea Caicoya — Sat, 19 Aug 2023 11:30:16 GMT

Baldur's Gate 3 is a massive RPG developed by Larian and based on Dungeons & Dragons Fifth Edition. Available now for PC players, BG3 will release for PS5 in September 2023, which gives players plenty of time to get up to speed on the game.

The Controversial History Behind the Baldur's Gate Canon

Alyx Maglio — Wed, 16 Aug 2023 19:40:14 GMT

Baldur's Gate has been around as a franchise since 1998 and its latest entry has made waves from the moment it fully released earlier this month. One of the most arguably important features of the game is its character creator. Going all the way back to the original games, the player was able to customize their character as they wished and Baldur's Gate III has upped the ante with an incredible range of choices and configurations.

Baldur's Gate 3 Speedrun Sees Streamer Beat Game in Under 11 Minutes

Nivedita Dubey — Wed, 16 Aug 2023 15:15:15 GMT

Cary "Professor Palmer" Palmer, a prominent Twitch streamer and YouTuber, has astounded the gaming community by completing Larian Studios' Baldur's Gate 3 in under 11 minutes.

Which CRPGs Have The Best Party Members?

Isaac Williams — Wed, 16 Aug 2023 00:16:14 GMT

Not all video game RPGs are solo affairs. Some games like to pit the lone player against the world in a one-person quest. In many cases, the player character is part of a group of heroes. In most RPGs, players have a party of companions to travel, talk, and fight with as they journey through the game.

Why Baldur's Gate Fans are Thrilled by Jaheira and Minsc's Return in the New Game

Alyx Maglio — Tue, 15 Aug 2023 16:33:13 GMT

Since Baldur's Gate III takes place over a century after the end of Baldur's Gate II: Throne of Bhaal, it would be hard to imagine how the developers could bring characters from the previous series into the fold. After all, none of the party members, save for a select few, came from particularly long-lived species. But Faerûn is a mysterious place with wild events happening all the time. Likewise, chronology means very little when a wizard can stop time at any given moment.

Baldur's Gate 3: What Are the Effects of Auntie Ethel's Potions?

Bea Caicoya — Mon, 22 Mar 2021 00:15:23 GMT

The Early Access version of Baldur's Gate 3 has one magnificent quest that involves a merchant, a Green Hag, a damsel in distress, a sinister bog of eternal stench, a witch's lair with masked slaves and a veritable treasure trove of mysterious loot. A significant part of this loot is an intriguing selection of unique potions brewed by the Auntie Ethel herself, bottled in handmade clay flasks and tagged with names and descriptions as enticing as they are sinister.

Can Baldur's Gate 3 Defend Its Position as the Highest Rated Game of 2023?

Josh Cotts — Mon, 14 Aug 2023 21:16:12 GMT

Baldur's Gate 3 is a role-playing video game developed and published by Larian Studios. Set in the Dungeons & Dragons universe, BG3 has garnered explosive attention since its full release on August 3, with many critics and fans now calling it a clear Game of the Year contender. In Baldur's Gate 3, players can customize and control a character of their own or one of the game's seven Origin Characters — each complete with their own backstory and current objectives. They then set off on a journey through the world of Faerûn to discover the mystery behind a strange "tadpole" parasite that's taken up residence in their mind, threatening to transform them into a Mind Flayer.

Baldur's Gate 3 Barbarian Guide

Josh Cotts — Mon, 14 Aug 2023 18:40:13 GMT

Baldur's Gate 3's Barbarian class is a rage-fueled fighting machine. It specializes in melee combat and is a great class for beginners, with fairly straightforward mechanics and a simple leveling process. That being said, like all of Baldur's Gate 3's classes, Barbarians should be built well if players expect to make it through the game's most difficult challenges.

Baldur's Gate 3 Vs. Baldur's Gate 2: Which Has the Better Romances?

Alyx Maglio — Mon, 14 Aug 2023 17:30:14 GMT

Romance has been one of the biggest draws of role-playing games for almost three decades now. Love and all its associated perils and drama have been a fascination of the human condition since the inception of the species and thus have a center stage as a component of most forms of media. Video games in particular allow gamers to play out romances how they want to see them for the most part so it's unsurprising that role-playing games in particular would be set up to have the biggest showcasing of romances.

Baldur's Gate 3 Developer Promises 'Gigantic List' of Changes in First Update

Lance Gose — Mon, 14 Aug 2023 16:37:36 GMT

Developer Larian Studios assured fans the first patch for Baldur's Gate 3 will include massive tweaks and bug fixes.

Published D&D 5e Campaigns Perfect For Fans Of Baldur's Gate 3

Isaac Williams — Mon, 14 Aug 2023 15:20:12 GMT

Baldur's Gate 3's release has defied very high expectations. The game's humor, heart, boundless possibilities, and faithful recreation of Dungeons & Dragons Fifth Edition have won over even the most dubious fans. As beloved as it is, the experience offers isn't restricted solely to D&D video games.

Baldur's Gate 3 Rogue Guide

Josh Cotts — Sun, 13 Aug 2023 19:40:16 GMT

Larian Studios' role-playing title Baldur's Gate 3 has officially been out of early access for over a week now, and players are journeying through Faerûn with characters customized to their liking. Baldur's Gate 3 has twelve character classes to choose from that each cater to a different playstyle, but players desiring to take a more stealthy and deceptive approach to their gameplay should stick with a Rogue. If they'd rather play as a pre-made Rogue with a unique story, the Origin Character Astarion is a great choice.

Facts, Tricks, And Trivia Players Need Before Playing BG3

Josh Cotts — Sun, 13 Aug 2023 15:20:13 GMT

Larians Studios' Baldur's Gate 3 is a massive isometric role-playing game. Not only does it present players with countless possibilities in terms of character builds with its twelve unique classes, but its background and social mechanics, as well as the various stories of each BG3 Origin Character, ultimately contribute to the paths players can take. Additionally, Baldur's Gate 3 is full of interesting gameplay mechanics, some of which are carefully hidden, so it will likely take players multiple playthroughs to discover them all.

Baldur's Gate 3 Monk Guide

Josh Cotts — Sun, 13 Aug 2023 14:10:14 GMT

In Baldur's Gate 3, Monks are skilled martial artists who dance swiftly across the battlefield with grace and finesse. They channel their cosmic enlightenment by dexterously dodging their opponents and disassembling them with an array of stunning strikes and a whirlwind of martial art attacks. Unmatched in their unarmed combat expertise, they show their power through their speed and unforgiving stunning capabilities.

Guide To Building And Leveling Druids In Baldur's Gate 3 D&D Video Game

Josh Cotts — Sun, 13 Aug 2023 13:05:14 GMT

Baldur's Gate 3, Larian Studios' latest role-playing title, is a brand-new adventure set in the Dungeons & Dragons universe where players discover a parasite implanted in their brain, slowly turning them into a Mind Flayer, and they must either quickly stop it or succumb to it. Before setting off into Faerûn, however, players will first need to choose from one of twelve different classes. One of those classes is the Druid — a mystical class that can transform into vicious beasts at will.

The Best Fighter Builds In Baldur's Gate 3

Josh Cotts — Sat, 12 Aug 2023 17:30:16 GMT

Of Baldur's Gate 3's 12 classes, none stand out quite like the Fighter does. The Fighter is certainly one of the game's most adaptable classes, as it can be built for almost any situation. Unlike the Monk class, which is made weaker by its versatility, the Fighter is the best jack-of-all-trades class in Baldur's Gate 3, and players can even play as the Origin Character Lae'zel if they wish to play as a Fighter with a unique story.

How To Build The Best Ranger In Baldur's Gate 3

Josh Cotts — Sat, 12 Aug 2023 15:50:15 GMT

There are plenty of class options in Baldur's Gate 3, and they all have a very distinct appeal thanks to the wide variety of gameplay that each of them provides. Players can roleplay like never before by creating a character that ultimately suits their preference, and that is a large part of what makes Larian Studios' latest RPG such a masterpiece. One class players might particularly enjoy is the Ranger class.

Complete Guide To Sorcerers In DnD's Baldur's Gate 3

Josh Cotts — Sat, 12 Aug 2023 13:05:14 GMT

Baldur's Gate 3 gives players the option of choosing between 12 different classes based on those found in the Dungeons & Dragons tabletop RPG. These classes vary in playstyle, but can all be formidable when they are built and utilized well. The Sorcerer is notable as a spell-casting class with a rather high learning curve but a very rewarding payout.

10 Best Tactical Combat RPGs

Isaac Williams — Fri, 11 Aug 2023 22:15:16 GMT

Tactical RPGs have carved out a niche for themselves in the popular RPG genre. They eschew the trappings of JRPGs or Western RPGs and follow their own path. They provide a hybrid experience with the turn-based tactics genre. Players control a small group of combatants, trying to outmaneuver and outgun their opponents. However, their soldiers are characters they've created or built themselves.

Baldur's Gate 3 Warlock Build Guide

Josh Cotts — Fri, 11 Aug 2023 19:40:15 GMT

There are twelve class options in Baldur's Gate 3, and most of them have a variety of subclasses that each offer unique bonuses and features, so it can often be challenging for players to narrow down which class suits their playstyle the best. For players who decide to play as a Warlock for their journey through Faerûn, they'll likely find the damage-dealing and social expertise of their chosen class to be its most competitive features. This also happens to be the class for the Origin Character Wyll, so players could also play through his story for a similar experience.

A Guide To The Best Wizard Build In Baldur's Gate 3

Josh Cotts — Fri, 11 Aug 2023 15:50:16 GMT

Larian Studios' Dungeons & Dragons role-playing adventure Baldur's Gate 3 is not without its options for players. With twelve different classes to choose from and a good number of story-driven Origin Characters, players can do just about anything they put their mind to. One of the classes in the fantasy adventure is the Wizard—a powerful spell-casting class with a surprising amount of versatility.

How To Build The Best Bard Build In Baldur's Gate 3

Josh Cotts — Fri, 11 Aug 2023 11:30:14 GMT

Baldur's Gate 3 comes packed with plenty of classes to choose from, each offering dozens of subclass, race, and background combinations, so deciding on one can prove to be quite an intimidating task. However, if players choose not to go the route of playing as one of Baldur's Gate 3's seven Origin Characters, the Bard is considered an excellent choice.

Baldur’s Gate 3 Tops PlayStation's Pre-Order Charts

Samuel Gelman — Thu, 10 Aug 2023 21:15:43 GMT

We're just under a month out from the PlayStation 5 release of Baldur’s Gate 3 on September 6, and the role-playing game is already topping the sales charts.

Best Changes To DnD 5e in Baldur's Gate 3

Isaac Williams — Thu, 10 Aug 2023 20:16:14 GMT

Baldur's Gate 3 is a very different game from the first two Baldur's Gate titles. This isn't just because of the long gap between sequels and improved technology since their release. This is also because the new game adapts a different version of Dungeons & Dragons, being modeled on D&D Fifth Edition rather than Advanced Dungeons & Dragons Second Edition.

How To Build The Best Paladin In Baldur's Gate 3

Josh Cotts — Thu, 10 Aug 2023 13:07:25 GMT

For players who prefer not to play as one of the Origin Characters in Baldur's Gate 3, choosing the best class can be quite a daunting task since there's no shortage of good options. Most classes come with several subclasses to choose from, which adds even more options to the already intimidating list. Fortunately, however, there's usually a specific combination of race, subclass, background, and abilities that can maximize a character's utility in the game.

10 Best Games To Play After Baldur's Gate 3

Tom Steel — Wed, 09 Aug 2023 22:15:35 GMT

Baldur's Gate 3 was in early access since 2020, but as of August 2023, it's now here in its full capacity. The third main game in the Baldur's Gate series once again brings the world of Dungeons & Dragons to a huge new level and scale. Baldur's Gate 3 has already impressed players with its visuals, sprawling landscapes, and incredible storytelling. The gripping narrative truly tests players, since their choices have massive repercussions on the world around them.

Who is the Best Origin Character in Baldur's Gate 3?

Josh Cotts — Mon, 07 Aug 2023 21:15:18 GMT

Larian Studios' Dungeons & Dragons RPG Baldur's Gate 3 has officially left early access, and fans of the developer's past work (like the Divinity series) are finally venturing through Faerûn on an adventure to uncover the mystery behind the parasite that now infects their character's mind. When starting a new game in Baldur's Gate 3, players can either create a custom character or choose from a set of pre-made characters called Origin Characters.

The Best Baldur's Gate 3 Cleric Build Guide

Josh Cotts — Mon, 07 Aug 2023 19:41:12 GMT

The full release of Baldur's Gate 3 is finally here, and players are making their way through the massive role-playing experience set in the Dungeons & Dragons universe. BG3 offers twelve character classes to select from, but choosing can be quite difficult when taking different class nuances into consideration. For those too picky to choose, the Cleric is arguably the best class in Baldur's Gate 3, as it can fill a wide variety of roles on the battlefield.

What's The Best Baldur's Gate 3 Class?

Josh Cotts — Sun, 06 Aug 2023 23:16:15 GMT

The full release of Baldur's Gate 3 has finally arrived, and players have now been spending a significant amount of time in Faerûn unraveling the mystery of the strange parasite that haunts their minds. Before venturing into Faerûn, however, players will be met with Baldur's Gate 3's extensive character creator to create a character from scratch, and this includes choosing their class, subclass, background, and race.

What's The Best Baldur's Gate 3 Class?

Josh Cotts — Sun, 06 Aug 2023 14:11:14 GMT

Larian Studios' highly anticipated role-playing adventure Baldur's Gate 3 has finally left early access for its full release. Players are now making their way through the campaign of one of 2023's biggest releases and the third main installment in the Baldur's Gate series. Baldur's Gate 3 is a story-rich, party-based RPG set in the Dungeons & Dragons universe that utilizes turn-based gameplay where players can choose which weapons, skills, and spells to use before allowing combat to continue. The RPG also includes relationship mechanics in which companions are often directly affected by the actions of the player.

The Biggest Video Games Releasing in August 2023

Bethany-May Howard — Sun, 23 Jul 2023 18:10:17 GMT

2023 has been a stellar year for gaming so far. The first half of the year gave fans the likes of Hogwarts Legacy, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Diablo IV, and Resident Evil 4 Remake, so there's plenty for gamers to sink their teeth into already. Still, the second half of the year shows no signs of slowing down.

A History of Isometric RPGs

Alyx Maglio — Wed, 19 Jul 2023 17:30:19 GMT

The term "isometric RPGs" gets bandied about a lot in retro gaming spaces. For the younger generation of gamers, it can be a little bit hard to understand the deep affection that many of their peers have for the genre as a whole. Older games in particular can be intimidating for modern audiences. Many of them have incredibly complex menus and have a tendency not to tell the player exact information on how everything works, and this is especially true of older PC games. It can be difficult for gamers who are used to the sleek UI of today's games to get the opportunity to experience what came before.

What to Play Before Baldur's Gate III

Alyx Maglio — Wed, 19 Jul 2023 11:30:14 GMT

Gamers are waiting with bated breath for the full release of Baldur's Gate III. The latest installment of the legendary D&D franchise has been kicking around in early access for quite some time to build up a lot of hype for the full release for PC and PS5. But, as any RPG fan worth their salt knows, only about thirty hours of entry gameplay is not enough to really scratch the deep lore itch that many lovers of the genre experience as they wait for the next big thing to hit. Fortunately, there's something to fill the gap.

Baldur's Gate 3 Has Some Great Necromancer Gameplay

Alyx Maglio — Wed, 12 Jul 2023 14:50:13 GMT

Baldur's Gate III is so close to being released that fans of the legendary franchise are excited about any and all news that has been trickling out in advance of the game finally being fully playable. The game has been kicking around on Early Access for almost three years at this point, and every little tweak and addition manages to ramp up the excitement for the game even more. Some gamers may be shocked to know how many interesting tidbits are lurking on the Larian Studios TikTok page.

Baldur's Gate 3 Sales Skyrocket After Bear Sex Scene Reveal

Julia Anderson — Mon, 10 Jul 2023 19:48:24 GMT

Baldur's Gate III sales skyrocketed on Steam following developer Larian's reveal of a bear sex scene.

Baldur's Gate III Boasts 'Tender, Consensual' Sex With a Bear

Julia Anderson — Sat, 08 Jul 2023 00:02:33 GMT

Baldur's Gate III developers Larian got its livestream banned on TikTok after it revealed a spicy scene with a bear.

Baldur's Gate 3 Trailer Reveals Harry Potter Alum As New Antagonist

Julia Anderson — Thu, 08 Jun 2023 20:08:52 GMT

Baldur's Gate 3, based on the Dungeons & Dragons world of the Forgotten Realms, revealed new footage ahead of its upcoming full release.

10 Least Faithful Video Game Remakes

Isaac Williams — Sun, 26 Feb 2023 16:10:14 GMT

Video game remakes present a unique development challenge. They have more expectations behind them than almost any other game. If a title gets remade, it's usually because it appeals to audiences immensely. Many players will have enjoyed the game before and look forward to doing so again.

Baldur's Gate 3 Reveals How Recent DnD Updates Could Impact the Game

Julia Anderson — Mon, 16 Jan 2023 21:21:46 GMT

Baldur's Gate 3 might see some changes down the line after recent updates to Dungeons & Dragons.

Baldur's Gate II Features the Most Tragic RPG Villain

Alyx Maglio — Tue, 27 Dec 2022 20:15:13 GMT

Great video games create villains that stay in gamer's minds for years to come and BioWare is known for creating such characters. A great antagonist makes players think and truly raises the stakes in a very personal way. Baldur's Gate II's main villain, Jon Irenicus, does just that while also being beautifully tragic. As the main villain and the final boss, Irenicus quickly establishes himself as a major threat specifically for the Bhaalspawn while also painting the picture of a man who no longer has anything to lose.

Baldur's Gate 3: How the Game Has Changed in Early Access

Jacob Creswell — Sun, 25 Dec 2022 18:15:13 GMT

The long-anticipated Baldur's Gate III is finally nearing its full release. The latest entry in the Dungeons & Dragons video game adaptation is set to release in August of next year, though the game's final early access update has already come and gone. While many games tend to linger in an early access state, Baldur's Gate III has managed to see regular content updates for the last two years, making it a rare example of a game that's thrived under early access.

Baldur's Gate 3: What Fans Want From the Full Release

Alyx Maglio — Sun, 18 Dec 2022 11:15:12 GMT

After over two years in early access, Baldur's Gate III has finally been given a release window. Calls for a sequel to the series had been loud and anxious for a long time and love for Dungeons & Dragons-based RPG series has continued. This is despite the last mainline entry coming out all the way back in 2001 with the Throne of Bhaal expansion pack, with the exceptions of the Enhanced Editions that had been made over the years.

Baldur's Gate 3 Adds DnD's Oathbreaker in a Brilliant Way

Jacob Creswell — Sat, 17 Dec 2022 11:16:14 GMT

Since its initial release in 2020, Baldur's Gate III has had many improvements as it approaches its full release, with tons of new classes, races, and story content making its way into the game. The game's final patch before the full release, Patch 9, added one of the last remaining classes from Dungeons & Dragons Fifth Edition that has not yet been included. Players can now jump into Baldur's Gate III as a Paladin, pledging themselves to one of two different Oaths that tabletop fans will very quickly recognize.

Baldur's Gate 3 Casts Critical Role's Matt Mercer

Julia Anderson — Wed, 14 Dec 2022 20:26:05 GMT

Baldur's Gate 3 has cast Critical Role Dungeon Master and famed voice actor Matt Mercer as a fan-favorite character for the game's full release.

Baldur's Gate III Full Release Date Announced for Summer 2023

Greg Hill — Fri, 09 Dec 2022 02:34:51 GMT

Larian Studios has announced that its long-awaited RPG Baldur's Gate III finally has a full release date.

Baldur's Gate 2 Revolutionized Video Game Romances

Alyx Maglio — Sun, 04 Dec 2022 01:16:11 GMT

Romance has become a core component of RPGs, with many players sharing stories of their favorite sweet moments and getting into heated debates with each other over who is the best choice for their protagonist. Standing as a giant of RPGs, BioWare has set the gold standard in the industry for the progression of RPG romances. That all started with Baldur's Gate II.

10 Games With The Most Inclusive Character Creators

Hannah Grimes — Fri, 21 Oct 2022 16:45:13 GMT

Character customization has come an incredibly long way over the last few decades. It wasn't all that long ago that the depth of character creation in many big-name titles meant picking between a binary male and female presets, and potentially getting to give them a unique name. Even in games that included deeper levels of customization – like various body types and sliders – players were often still locked behind male or female choices, leading to many feeling underrepresented.

10 Best RPGs Of All Time, Ranked By Metacritic

Tom Steel — Fri, 15 Jul 2022 14:46:13 GMT

Role-playing games make up some of the most popular video games of all time. This can boil down to a number of reasons, but being given a playable character with a rich backstory and putting them into an expansive world with its own lore is a major selling point.

Baldur's Gate 3 Developer Has a Sly Response to Playable Gnomes' Rumored Return

Bo Provencher — Sat, 26 Mar 2022 02:01:46 GMT

Larian Studios had a punny response to a rumor of aÂ new playable race being added to Baldur's Gate 3.The developer has all but confirmed via remarks onÂ social media that gnomes are joining Baldur's Gate 3 as a playable option. RumorsÂ have beenÂ buzzing after a slip of the tongue by Larian Studios' CEO Swen Vincke at this year's Game Developers Conference. WithÂ the CEO accidentally announcing that they would one day add this new race, what else could Larian Studios say but, "Gnome comment."RELATED: Baldur's Gate III: Tips, Tricks, & Strategies for New Players

The 10 Best D&D Video Games, Ranked According To Metacritic

Declan Lowthian — Thu, 24 Mar 2022 22:15:54 GMT

Dungeons and Dragons has become exceedingly popular in recent years, and the hype train shows no sign of slowing down. Thousands of players enjoy the tabletop roleplaying game, but the D&D brand has always had its fingers in other pots as well.

10 Best Video Games Based On Tabletop Games, Ranked

Jared King — Thu, 10 Mar 2022 16:15:10 GMT

Tabletop roleplaying games have seen a massive surge in popularity in recent years, due in large part to the explosion of a series of extremely successful live-streamed games. However, tabletop RPGs have always maintained a loyal fanbase, so it is no surprise that they spawned a wide variety of video games inspired by the stories and settings of those TTRPGs.

8 Great Games That Are Stuck In Early Access

Jared King — Wed, 23 Feb 2022 21:15:02 GMT

In the last decade, there has been a steady increase of games being released in early access, particularly in certain genres such as open-world and survival games. There is often a great deal of variety between the state in which these games are put out into the world, with some being perfectly playable experiences while others are much more barebones.

Baldur's Gate 3 Developer Explains Why Players Can't Kiss Mind Flayers

Bo Provencher — Sat, 19 Feb 2022 23:53:10 GMT

A Baldur's Gate 3 player ran into a bug during a romantic encounter with a non-player character -- specifically, a mind flayer. Turns out it's actually a feature.The gamer who encountered this issue shared screenshots on Twitter showing how they sent out a report forÂ what was seemingly aÂ "reproducible error." A team member known only asÂ Reinaert responded and explained that it wouldn't make sense for a mind flayer to express romantic feelings in the same way other humanoids might. The game's writing and cinematic team had originally planned to create the scene,Â but they endedÂ up going with a different decision: "...we came to the conclusion that to have a truly romantic moment with the mindflayer it all needs to be done telepathically."RELATED: Baldur's Gate 3 Adds a Bizarrely Meaty Weapon in Next Major Update

10 Best Video Game RPGs If You Like Dungeons & Dragons

Jared King — Sat, 05 Feb 2022 01:15:19 GMT

For fans of Dungeons and Dragons looking to take their RPG experience into the realm of video games, there is no lack of excellent choices to capture the magic of tabletop roleplaying in a different way. D&D has inspired some of the best games in the genre, both directly and indirectly.

D&D Mindbreaker #1 Introduces Fans to Several Intricate Mysteries

Dustin Holland — Thu, 28 Oct 2021 15:04:19 GMT

The upcoming Baldur's Gate III game promises to take Dungeons & Dragons fans on a thrilling new adventure. To prepare players for the highly-anticipated release, IDW is releasing a new D&D series that takes place after the events of Jim Zub and Max Dunbar's Dungeons and Dragons: Infernal Tides series and before the events of the upcoming D&D game. Dungeons and Dragons: Mindbreaker #1 is an exciting first issue that introduces several intriguing, interconnected mysteries with a memorable cast of characters.

Baldur's Gate 3's Next Update Adds Salami, New Playable Class

Brett Venter — Thu, 07 Oct 2021 23:30:11 GMT

Baldur's Gate 3, currently in early access, is a sprawling single-player RPG with a legacy to live up to. Developer Larian Studios seems up to the task, dropping frequent updates that add all manner of new content. Before the game comes out of early access, there's another monster of a patch heading to PCs, and this one will let players swing their meat around.

Baldur's Gate 3 Aiming for 2022 Release, Next Patch Launches This Month

Brad Lang — Fri, 09 Jul 2021 18:20:43 GMT

Larian Studios revealed what Baldur's Gate 3 fans can expect from the highly anticipated Patch 5 for the Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game.

Baldur's Gate 3: How the Companion's Blood Tastes, According to Astarion

Bea Caicoya — Thu, 11 Mar 2021 00:15:19 GMT

WARNING: This following contains spoilers for Baldur's Gate 3.

Baldur's Gate 3: What Each Companion Sees in the Necromancer's Mirror

Bea Caicoya — Wed, 10 Mar 2021 13:15:40 GMT

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Baldur's Gate 3.

Baldur's Gate 3 Is Adding Druids - Here's What We Know

Robert Koumarelas — Sun, 21 Feb 2021 11:15:13 GMT

The fourth patch to Baldur's Gate 3 was finally detailed in Larian Studios' Panel From Hell 2 livestream. The update is called Nature's Power, and, in addition to some minor patches and hotfixes, the patch will add the Druid class as an option for players. This brings the total number of selectable character classes in Baldur's Gate 3 to seven.

Baldur's Gate 3 NEEDS Divinity: Original Sin 2's GM Mode

Jacob Creswell — Mon, 26 Oct 2020 21:15:33 GMT

Larian Studios' Divinity: Original Sin 2 includes an incredibly unique game mode catered to tabletop RPG fans called "GM Mode." In GM Mode, instead of the game's scripting deciding things like encounters or dialogue responses, a player can take the role of game master and decide those outcomes. This is an incredibly fun and relatively simple element of Divinity 2's core gameplay that needs to be incorporated into Larian's new project, Baldur's Gate 3.

Baldur’s Gate 3 Needs These 5 Unique Dungeons & Dragons Races

Jacob Creswell — Fri, 23 Oct 2020 15:15:34 GMT

Recently, Baldur’s Gate 3 released in early access, bringing a solid recreation of Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition to the medium of video games. When getting together with a group to play any tabletop game is difficult, having a way to get the 5e experience from home makes Baldur's Gate 3 a well-timed release. The game currently sits at about 25 hours of content with six playable classes and ten playable races.

5 RPGs to Play If Your Computer Can't Run Baldur's Gate 3

Robert Koumarelas — Sun, 18 Oct 2020 14:15:27 GMT

Baldur's Gate 3 has received a lot of attention and acclaim from fans, even in its early access phase, for being a dynamic roleplaying game that manages to translate Dungeons & Dragons mechanics into the video game space. But unfortunately, not everyone has a PC that can run the game they so desperately want to play, not to mention gamers who exclusively play on consoles. This leaves out a lot of would-be fans who want to delve into an exciting RPG experience.

Baldur's Gate 3: How to Gain Advantage in Battle

Mykaela Parag — Sat, 17 Oct 2020 16:15:53 GMT

The combat system in Baldur’s Gate 3 takes quite a while to get used to. While the system is reminiscent of Divinity Original Sin 2, it takes many qualities from Dungeons and Dragons. Baldur’s Gate 3 gives players the chance to move, take an action, and a bonus action that limits what players can do on their turn. Players need every advantage in combat they can get.

Baldur's Gate 3: Early Access Shows a Game Falling Short of Perfection

Mykaela Parag — Fri, 16 Oct 2020 18:15:05 GMT

Fans finally got their hands on the Baldur’s Gate 3’s early access last week. Players are invited to take a step into Faerûn and save themselves from the Mind flayers that have infected them in Larian Studios' vision of a Dungeons and Dragons inspired adventure.

Baldur's Gate 3: What You Need to Know About the Early Access Companions

Mykaela Parag — Fri, 16 Oct 2020 12:15:19 GMT

Players diving into Baldur's Gate 3's early access and are finding exactly what they asked for. This Dungeons and Dragons based game delivers an interesting story with intriguing companions that has players asking for more.

How Baldur's Gate 3 Handles Bad Dice Rolls

Jacob Creswell — Wed, 14 Oct 2020 19:15:03 GMT

Baldur's Gate has always been the RPG for Dungeons & Dragons fans. Based directly both on the D&D roleplaying system and world, those who've played the tabletop game will already know what to expect from Baldur's Gate 3: party dynamics, fantasy adventures and (perhaps most importantly) dice rolls. A bad dice roll can quickly turn a situation against the player in D&D, and the same can be said for Baldur's Gate 3.

Baldur's Gate III: Tips, Tricks, & Strategies for New Players

Jonathan LoChiatto — Sun, 11 Oct 2020 11:15:24 GMT

After two decades, eager fans can finally get hands-on with Baldur's Gate III. Developed and published by Larian Studios, creators of the Divinity series, this marks the studio's first attempt at a RPG set in the Dungeons & Dragons universe. BioWare and Black Isle Studios developed previous Baldur's Gate entries.

The Biggest Video Games Coming in September 2020

Odel Rawda — Sun, 30 Aug 2020 10:15:47 GMT

Apart from the highly-anticipated release of Crystal Dynamics' Marvel's Avengers, September 2020 looks to be a mostly transitional month in video games. The release slate for September is loaded with an overabundance of remasters and smaller indie titles to hold gamers over until the crowded holiday season begins later this year.

Baldur’s Gate 3 Gets Early Access Release Date

Jose Duran — Wed, 19 Aug 2020 22:56:38 GMT

The long-awaited Balder's Gate 3 has landed an early access release date.