Baldur's Gate 3 Wins Yet Another Game of the Year Award

Larian's Baldur's Gate 3 leads the 2024 BAFTA Games Awards with 10 nominations, including Best Game, as it celebrates its 20th anniversary this year.

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Sackboy: A Big Adventure has been receiving continual post-launch support with countless free costumes, and it's wonderful. The 3D platformer is one of the overlooked stars of PS5's launch line-up, and whether you played it years ago or have yet to hop in, you'll be able to pick up a whole bunch of fun extra outfits for free — including this latest one.

may already be overflowing with different character creation options, but one dedicated player is going above and beyond to add another popular race to the game. Since developer Larian Studios has been so inviting to modders, fans of the role-playing game have spent plenty of time creating original content to expand upon the already massive experience. Despite how faithfully captures the essence of, some players want even more diversity.

certainly doesn't have a shortage of items the party can find during their journey, especially if they meticulously dig through every area and open all storage containers. It's not unusual to pick up items that don't seem to have a use besides selling them to a vendor, but even items that are pieces of a puzzle or a quest later in the game aren't always obvious at first glance. However, part of the fun of a game based on 5e is exploring and discovering how the choices a player makes affect situations later.

The Blood of Lathander is one of the legendary weapons that players should consider getting in . The mace is not easy to acquire as you will need to clear a set of tricky puzzles inside a monastery. However, getting this weapon is worth the trouble, and you will first need to collect several ceremonial weapons tied to a quest. Plenty of traps and other dangers await you if you want this sacred artifact, so be prepared to face several challenges.

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.

The ritual palace chamber where the ancient vampire Cazador plans to sacrifice victims of the city in can only be reached when you open a locked Sinister Door. Getting to the final area of this Act 3 dungeon is extremely important for Astarion's questline. Only by collecting two other items in the palace will you be able to unlock the boss battle found deep within this dungeon.

Baldur's Gate 3 has been nominated across five categories at the Gayming Awards.

Apple will typically test out multiple iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max design prototypes before selecting one that enters the mass production phase. However, according to one tipster, unnamed sources have shared the most absurd rear camera bump choices from the technology giant, with one of them apparently being triangular in shape and resembling an electric razor. This information arrived shortly after we reported that the aforementioned models were being tested with a rear camera bump that resembles a fidget spinner.

Elden Ring's Shadow of The Erdtree DLC finally has a release date, as we'll all be heading back to The Lands Between later this year. On top of the release date, FromSoftware released an exciting new gameplay trailer showcasing the new land we'll be exploring, which will no doubt be filled with horrible creatures, challenging encounters, and a handful of Malenia-tier boss fights that will make us want to throw our controllers out of the window.