One of the biggest twists in Baldur's Gate 3 is blatantly foreshadowed by a humble bit of cutlery and some song lyrics

There's a tradition among Dungeons & Dragons players—and honestly, RPGs at large—that if you get to a high enough level, you're gonna kill a god. Unless, of course, you're running a campaign for a table of obstinate players who want to kill the devil instead. 

The Grammy award-winning The 8-Bit Big Band and Lawrence are releasing a new cover of the Marvel vs Capcom 2 song “I Wanna Take You for a Ride.” It’s been covered many times by the VGM community, but in this instance, new verses and a bridge accompany the admittedly repetitive tune.

We’re only four days away from opening ceremonies at BlizzCon and finally have answered all the questions about what’s new and what we all have to look forward to. In the meantime, let’s look at what we are likely to see and talk through some things that would be cool to see but are unlikely.

Gfk’s top ten best-selling physical charts for the week ending October 21st are now available. As reported recently, Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 debuted on top, and even with sales down significantly from the first game, it’s the fourth biggest physical launch in the UK this year.

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Despite being released just three days ago, Marvel's Spider-Man 2 has already managed to become the fourth-highest physical release in the UK.

Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty seriously impressed me with its RPG reactivity⁠—the written-in bits that show CD Projekt Red anticipated and accounted for players' actions. The goofy rocket guy easter egg was certainly fun, but I'm thinking more in terms of life path-exclusive dialogue or main game events that get a nod in Phantom Liberty.

I've just been witness to quite possibly one of the most wholesome meetings in all of gaming history. Posting a video of the momentous occasion on his X account, Neil Newbon - Baldur's Gate 3's voice of Astarion - finally got to meet his character's main writer, Stephen Rooney.

When I first saw Slow Living with Princess on Steam, I thought the title sounded rather roughly translated. It also sounded an awful lot like one of the trope-y, light novel-derived fantasy shows that have dominated the anime industry's output for years now. Turns out I was right on the money: it's a farming sim based on the trope-y, light novel-derived anime Banished from the Hero's Party, I Decided to Live a Quiet Life in the Countryside. The kicker here is that, like its source material, it seems to be surprisingly good despite its silly name.

The Old School RuneScape community has successfully helped one player navigate a somewhat relatable, somewhat worrying family feud over an item allegedly stolen in the MMO, all thanks to tactful advice like "ruin his life." 

Steam Next Fest was an excellent opportunity for players to learn about the most exciting and interesting upcoming PC games. However, one game that stood out even among the standouts to become the one of the most-played games from Steam Next Fest was a remaster of a cult favorite strategy game poised to make a solid comeback. Stronghold: Definitive Edition revitalizes the original 2001 game's strategic take on building a kingdom in Medieval Britain circa 1066. Coming from original developer Firefly Studios, the Definitive Edition aims to recapture the scope and story of the original but with some added flair.

In , there are several members who can be added to your party and aid you on your adventure, including familiars, one of whom is known as Shovel The Quasit. Unlike the Find Familiar spell that allows players to summon various animal companions, Shovel must be summoned through their own spell scroll.