's omnipresent narrator may have found their way into the hearts of the game's community, but Larian Studios briefly flirted with bringing in an exceptionally experienced Dungeon Master to dictate the experience. Through players' adventures through the Forgotten Realms, the voice of the narrator, played by veteran actor Amelia Tyler, accompanies every major decision and moment in the story, chronicling every action and choice. While Tyler has earned plenty of praise for her performance, one of the most beloved content creators almost took on the role.
Speaking at the Game Developers Conference, per VG247, Larian Studios CEO Swen Vincke revealed that the creative team toyed with the idea of enlisting the vocal talents of Matt Mercer, an acclaimed voice actor and the Dungeon Master of the ever-popular series . The developer noted that in the early stages of the project, they considered offering players multiple DMs, all of whom would be voiced by different people, one of whom would be Mercer. That ultimately didn't come to pass due to the amount of effort it would have required but that didn't mean the actor was completely removed from the game.
While he may not serve as 's narrator, Mercer does still play a significant role in the game's story: The Human Ranger Minsc. Having appeared in the franchise's previous games, Minsc is widely regarded as the series' most iconic character in no small part due to the bond he shares with his adorable companion Boo, a hamster that can be summoned at will in the game. Mercer's casting as the Ranger was extremely well received by the community as players believe his deep voice is the perfect fit for such a beloved hero.
For his part, Mercer hasn't shied away from actively showing his love for. Shortly after the game launched out of early access, the DM stunned the community by revealing a trick that skips a major section of the game with ease. The strategy involved stacking 45 crates on top of one another and using an Arrow of Transposition to teleport into an area that should not have been accessible.
Aside from Mercer, 's voice cast has earned plenty of praise for their committed performances, especially given the vast amount of dialogue in the game. Special mention was made for actor Neil Newbon, the voice of the roguish vampire Astarion who proved to be a favorite amongst fans. Newbon's portrayal was so acclaimed that it even netted him the award for Best Performance at The Game Awards.
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players looking to show off their love for the belovedseries can now do so with some exceptionally well-crafted items pulled directly from the show. Given that both are inspired by and make use of the rules of, it makes sense that some creative fans would find a way to unite Matt Mercer's ever-popular campaign with Larian Studios' RPG. While plenty of mods already exist that incorporate characters and locations from, this creation is more subtle and, arguably, much more fun.
It’s amazing how a single sentence can serve up a rollercoaster of emotions, especially when I’m being baited by the idea of a Steam Deck rival. In this case, the culprit was an announcement for a brand new handheld that uses PlaytronOS, an open-source Linux operating system that’ll allegedly take the fight to SteamOS and Windows. Ambitious, right? Well, the reveal also included the words ‘Web3’, so I've already accepted that this one’s for the Crypto bros.
Both Baldurs Gate 3 and Palworld both have had a lot of success since their release, BG3 even had earned Game of the Year for 2023. Palworld is a indie developed game that allows players to catch Pals, which are almost like catching Pokemon. The game became a big hit after it released just a month ago.
World of Warcraft fans have discovered unused spells, mechanics, and other features that were relics of previous iterations of Plunderstorm. These features were left on the cutting room floor, but they suggest World of Warcraft nearly gave players a very different type of battle royale than the piratical clash they received.
's Sole Survivor is a stalwart figure of hope and persistence in the decaying Commonwealth and one passionate fan is bringing the protagonist to life with an incredible cosplay that also stars everyone's favorite canine companion. In every mainline game, aside from, players begin their post-apocalyptic journey as a Vault Dweller, someone who managed to survive the nuclear devastation of the world by being born into the confines of an underground bunker. The Sole Survivor is different though in that, as the name implies, they're the only person who makes it out of the Vault alive.
The Penacony in that players can currently explore and play through was almost completely different, according to new information shared by the game’s developers. Penacony is the fourth major destination on the Astral Express’ path, following Herta Space Station, Jarilo-VI, and the Xianzhou Luofu. Also known as the Planet of Festivities, Penacony was released with Version 2.0, and introduced a vibrant location full of lights, colors, and sounds, as if it were one giant amusement park set in a land of dreams. The destination, however, was almost something entirely different.
The news that won't be getting DLC or a sequel from developer Larian Studios came as a big disappointment to many fans, but when looking at all the facts, it isn't that much of a surprise. This update was delivered at a GDC 2024 panel hosted by Larian, where CEO Swen Vincke clarified that the studio is leaving the license behind to turn its work in other directions. This isn't necessarily a bad thing, but it's hard to imagine any other studio following up with something of equal ambition and quality.
A new Astarion cosplay for has been making the rounds on social media due to how hilariously relatable it is. Astarion is one of the many recruitable companions in and also one of the most beloved among the community of players. This character created by Larian Studios is a half-elf vampire that, alongside Tav and their other partners, has become infected with an Illythid tadpole. Astarion easily ascended to become one of the favorite characters in the game due to his witty personality, brilliantly translated by Neil Newbon’s performance.
Baldur's Gate 3 featured a lot of absolutely epic moments throughout the course of its long and satisfying storyline, but as with any game, some great ideas were unfortunately cut in in the final version.
The party composition in was almost even more chaotic before Larian Studios opted to keep a major Act 2 evildoer away from any kind of redemption. Throughout players' adventures through the Forgotten Realms, Tav can recruit an assortment of colorful companions to their side, each one bringing their own unique backstory and baggage that must be carefully handled. While the recruitable allies are all beloved in their own right, one villainous member may have been just a stretch too far.
While the community speculates as to why Larian Studios isn't developing any DLC or major expansions for the game, CEO Swen Vincke clarifies why the team ultimately landed on the decision. Following the game's 1.0 launch in late 2023, players were quick to request some kind of expansion that would wrap up a couple of dangling plot threads and provide even more adventures for Tav and their party. Unfortunately, that won't be the case, and while some future updates will include some much-requested features, a substantial add-on isn't happening.