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There’s a lot to see in Baldur’s Gate 3, but you’re not going to get far without a few good companions by your side. Thankfully, you’ll stumble upon a wide assortment of NPCs that’d love nothing more than to accompany you on your journey. These friendly faces fill several different roles — from mages and healers to archers and warriors, there’s bound to be a companion that augments your playstyle. Many of these companions also come with their own series of quests and unlockable skills, turning them into more than…

Larian Studios has some bad news for fans who are holding out for Baldur's Gate 3 DLC or expansions--it won't be getting any. Even if some fans will be disappointed, CEO Swen Vincke said it was the right thing for the studio, explaining that the team were "elated" when he made the decision to stop working on a planned DLC.Speaking to IGN at this year's GDC, Vincke revealed that Larian was at one point working on DLC for Baldur's Gate 3. "Because of all the success the obvious thing would have been to do…

Larian Studios, the developer behind Baldur’s Gate 3, has confirmed that it will not be making a highly requested expansion or Baldur’s Gate 4. Speaking at this month’s Game Developers Conference (GDC) in San Francisco, Larian Studios founder and CEO Swen Vincke shared that the studio will not be following up the massive success of Baldur’s Gate 3 with another game in the Dungeons & Dragons series it’s set in. “Baldur’s Gate will always have a warm spot in our heart,” shared Vincke. “We’ll forever be proud of it…

Things look awfully bleak in the House of Hope, as the Baldur’s Gate 3 baddie Raphael reigns over this special circle of hell with an extra degree of cruelty. As you travel here in Act 3 of BG3, you’ll meet its tortured residence and tackle a risky to-do list snooping around in the devil’s domain. However, he’s not exactly passive about trespassing, and the hammer comes down when trying to leave the House of Hope. To really escape, here’s how to fight Raphael in Baldur’s Gate 3. Screenshot by Destructoid How to defeat…

Frazer Blaxland--the voice actor behind Baldur's Gate 3's beloved tiefling blacksmith, Dammon--is facing criticism after players noticed him following a number of controversial Twitter accounts, liking tweets that promote homophobia, sexism, transphobia, and other bigoted views, and expressing apparently unwavering support for the IDF's actions in Palestine, which have killed tens of thousands of people.Blaxland (who also voices other Baldur's Gate 3 NPCs, including Anders, Arne Jacobson, and Bunt…

Steam has announced the most popular games on Steam Deck over the past 12 months, with Baldur’s Gate 3 topping the chart. “It’s been roughly two years since we launched Steam Deck, and we thought we’d take a look at the games being played on it the most in its second year,” wrote Valve, ranking the games in order by highest daily active player count. Larian Studios’ Dungeons & Dragons-inspired party-based RPG topped the ranking, with time survival rougelike Vampire Survivors coming in second. Elden Ring, Hogwarts…

Of all the dark secrets encountered in Baldur’s Gate 3, the Necromancy of Thay might be the most sinister. It’s one book you can certainly judge by its cover, as the book is just as twisted on the inside as it is on the outside. Upon discovering the Necromancy of Thay book, you’ll be faced with one dilemma: who do you let read this thing? The Necromancy of Thay is a book of dark magic that once belonged to a necromancer who practiced his craft in a hidden workshop beneath the apothecary in Act 1’s Blighted Village. All…

Sometimes, fantasy is all about the wonders of magic and exploring unknown lands. Other times, it’s about punching everything you see until it explodes. Baldur’s Gate 3 covers both of those in its tavern brawler Monk builds. Tavern Brawler builds in Baldur’s Gate 3 get their name from the Tavern Brawler feat, but they create characters that are less likely to get into a fighter over drinks and more likely to rip the literal tavern out of the ground. Tavern Brawler doubles your Strength modifier on unarmed attack rolls…

Multiclassing in Baldur’s Gate 3 is always a tempting proposition, and if you’re going to go for it, there’s hardly a better combination than Sorcerer and Warlock. Sorlocks get access to the best cantrip in the game, and they can massively boost their damage by taking advantage of Sorcery Points.  There are plenty of different ways to build a Sorlock, and each has its own set of advantages and disadvantages. Taking four levels in Warlock and eight in Sorcerer grants access to three feats at the cost of your fifth-level…

Bafta has announced the nominations for the 20th Bafta games awards, which will take place in London on April 11.Leading the pack this year are Larian Studios’ Baldur’s Gate 3 with 10 nominations; Spider-Man 2 with nine; Alan Wake 2 with eight; and six apiece for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and Star Wars: Jedi Survivor. Hi-Fi Rush, a colourful music-based action game from Japan’s Tango Gameworks, picked up five nominations, as did Mintrocket’s breakout hit Dave the Diver.Bafta has been celebrating video…