Baldur's Gate 3 NPC Proves The Most Hated Character Isn't Always The Most Evil

Ben Affleck’s 2016 action movie The Accountant has a surprisingly big cult following. Despite somewhat lackluster performance at the box office, fans of the movie (including Affleck himself) have been hoping for a sequel for years, and now it finally seems like it’s happening. Amazon MGM and Artists Equity, Affleck’s production company, have acquired the rights to the series from Warner Bros. and are moving forward with The Accountant 2, the companies announced Thursday.

After years of delay, the sequel to Ben Affleck’s 2016 action thriller The Accountant is finally back on track, moving to a new studio and confirming its cast.

is well-known for its memorable and often lovable characters, but there's one in particular who has proven to be consistently problematic across the course of its continued development. Although finished its early access period and had a full release in August 2023, it has continued to evolve since then, with regular updates addressing problems and complaints to improve the game. While many issues can be addressed with one-and-done fixes, not everything ends up being so simple.

attracted a fair share of criticism despite its overall acclaim, and one particular note of complaint has reappeared in As updates to one of the most beloved RPGs of all time, it's no surprise that the remake games are prime targets for critique. Although it's definitely possible to make valid points about their weaker elements, one that's gotten a lot of practice in the past is ultimately a fairly minor issue to fixate on.

One big draw of is the chance to play as Cloud Strife and company, and the action-oriented reimagining of the original game's combat offers a lot of opportunities for fun with each of them. That being said, not every playable character in is created equal. While some are immediately engaging to pick up and play, others offer slightly less in the way of thrills.

Live-service games can feel like a blight on the video game industry sometimes, but if proves anything, it's that the situation is a little more complicated than that. As a third-person, bigger budget sequel to an acclaimed top-down shooterpacks a lot of interesting action and strategic gameplay into an online co-op experience. It's also had a bit of a problematic launch, with overburdened servers, optimization issues, and way too many error codes making it difficult to actually play the game — but it's still managed to quickly attract a community of ardent fans.

is the newest game from Moon Studios, the company behind the games, and anyone familiar with the workof the studio knows that it's gorgeous. It's also fluid, challenging, and deeply atmospheric, all highlights that seems hellbent on upholding. This time, though, these concepts play out in an action RPG space, and the uniqueness of resulting concoction is immediately intriguing.

Optimizing the perfect loadout can be a noble pursuit, but weirdly, it can sometimes go hand-in-hand with approaching the game in the wrong way. The community has united enthusiastically around the shared goal of winning the Galactic War and wiping out Terminids and Automatons, which might make it seem like every choice that furthers battlefield prowess is the right one. It's definitely true that putting forth one's best effort is an important part of playing the game, but there's also a way to take this sentiment too far.

Artificial intelligence can seem like an interesting tool for upscaling classic games, but if there's anything that some samples with the original prove, it's that the technology still has some serious limitations. AI has recently been a hot-button issues, with a lot of legitimate concerns about corporations replacing the artistic efforts and livelihoods of real people with comparatively soulless and low-quality AI content. There are some areas where AI can provide useful services outside of original creative work, but even when attempting possibly valid endeavors, the end results might not always be ideal.

is abundant with intricate puzzles, complex riddles, and investigative quests, the sheer volume of which may initially seem overwhelming to many. Yet, the game offers a rewarding experience for enthusiasts of problem-solving tasks. In Act 2, the eerie Reithwin Town presents a daunting atmosphere, especially around the ominous statue depicting General Ketheric Thorm. For those up to the challenge, solving the statue's plaque puzzle will allow them to access a Sharite Sanctuary, full of worthy spoils and riches.

is a great mix of gaming conventions and new ideas alike, but there's one break from industry standards in the game that has particularly unique implications. Although many aspects of player freedom that offers feel fresh, they mostly stem from the tradition of classic computer RPGs like the two previous entries in the series, with an extra dose of modern physics-based possibilities. After years of mainstream RPGs that lack a deeper level of freedom, however, examining what does differently can bring some interesting choices to light.

One of the great joys of can come from starting everything over again, and it's almost time for the perfect opportunity to do so once more. Few indie games have accrued a legacy comparable to that of, which has consistently garnered acclaim since its original launch in 2016. Since then, it's received a surplus of updates and ports, all of which are especially impressive considering that the primary work is done by a solo developer known as ConcernedApe.