Baldur's Gate 3: Should You Destroy The Ancient Tome?

has a few buffs that feel overpowered, but it seems like not all of them are intentionally included in the game, and there's one buff that might be a bug that's only available during an Honour Mode playthrough. But since it's available at all in Honour Mode and gives any affected party members all the resistances that Gerringothe Thorm has, this is one bug worth pursuing.

'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.

Baldur’s Gate 3 was one of the biggest releases of 2023 last year, the game having won game of the year at the Game Awards. This Dungeons and Dragons style roleplaying game is one that all kinds of gamers got into, further it was their preferred style or not. This game introduced many to the D&D franchise, but sadly it seems we won’t be getting anymore from the developers for this series.

features a decent selection of races and subraces from which to choose in character creation. However, it doesn't have anywhere near the number of races and subraces that are available in, which is the tabletop RPG upon which is based and takes its setting from. While there are mods that allow Tav to be more races beyond those included in-game, official additions from Larian Studios could bring with them even more unique dialogue choices based on the races added.

is filled with fascinating characters for the party to meet from the very first moment on the beach right through to the bustling streets of Baldur's Gate. However, there is one particular character that can be encountered who might not be all they seem. Following some clues scattered around, it appears that one key character might be an imposter.

A new cosplay of Karlach from is showcasing the beloved companion outside her regular fantasy-based setting and, instead, brining her into the modern age. Karlach is one of the many recruitable companions, alongside characters like Shadowheart, Astarion, and Wyll. When players make it to the entrance of the Emerald Grove, they will likely hear about Karlach from Wyll, as he is bound to hunt her down. Nevertheless, players can later encounter her and discover she is not the demon she is described as and, in fact, is one of the best companions in .

If you've ever been in the middle of playing Helldivers 2 and wondered how one of the pesky terminids managed to track you down when it should never have seen you, there's a reason for that – they can smell you. 

All things are not equal in the world of’s companions with some getting significantly more love than others. With 10 potential companions to recruit, it’s hardly surprising that some have had a little more attention and care put into them than others. However, when the numbers are actually broken down, the discrepancies become staggeringly obvious, leaving some companions clear winners and others the losers.

As if anyone venturing into a playthrough with 's Dark Urge needed a reminder of the Origin character's disturbing background, there is one particular item that really drives it home. Throughout any Dark Urge playthrough there are hints and clues that they might not come from the happiest of circumstances, contrasting sharply with the custom character Tav. However, there is one item found early in the game that takes this dark depravity to a whole new level.

Although has a wide variety of items, not all of them will be vital parts of a playthrough, but it can often be hard to know what to hold onto. Ingots and gems are common finds in, which may set up the expectation that they'll be used in some kind of crafting system, either through the game's own Combine function or through one of the many blacksmith NPCs such as Dammon. Players who do hold onto these items, however, will inevitably end up having to contend with a cluttered inventory and carry weight restrictions.

This upcoming shopkeeping simulator takes the fantasy setting of Baldur's Gate 3 and combines it with the relaxing life sim elements of Stardew Valley.

Baldur's Gate 3 is a big RPG, so big in fact that the physical version has to be spread across four discs on Xbox.