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Divinity: Original Sin 2 has been ported to modern consoles like PS5, Nintendo Switch 2, and Xbox X|S, offering a free upgrade for existing owners, making it accessible for both old and new fans without remaking or remastering the game.
Larian Studios has announced a free upgrade for Divinity: Original Sin 2 on Xbox Series X and S, available through Xbox Smart Delivery by downloading the Definitive Edition, offering optimized performance without a full remake or remaster, and is currently on sale.
Avowed, a role-playing game by Obsidian Entertainment, will be available on Blizzard's Battle.net on its release day, February 18, 2025, marking a first for the platform which previously hosted only Activision Blizzard titles. The game will also launch on Xbox Series X|S and Windows PC, with early access available for preorders of the Premium or Steelbook Editions. This move signifies a new strategy for Xbox Game Studios in cross-promoting games across different platforms.
Dragon’s Dogma 2 features a unique save system with only one save file, offering a manual save and a backup save option. Players must carefully manage their saves due to the loss gauge system, which decreases maximum health upon repeated deaths. Knowing when to load from the last save or last inn rest is crucial, with the latter being useful for restoring health and retrying quests. In emergencies, players can use Ferrystones for teleportation, but these are rare and expensive, making strategic saving and resting at inns essential for survival.
Over 1.3 million players have completed Baldur's Gate 3, with 94% creating custom characters and spending a combined 8,196 years perfecting their avatars. The most popular characters chosen were Gale and Astarion, while Shadowheart emerged as the top romantic interest. Additionally, players can engage in romance with Halsin, who can transform into a bear, but most players opt for his human form. The game has been played for a total of 51,662 years, and a recent patch introduced Custom Mode and Honour Mode, with only 464 parties completing the latter.
Sentimental Skyrim players are revisiting their old Xbox 360s and PlayStation 3s to "retire" their original characters, a trend sparked by a Reddit post. Players are giving closure to their veteran adventurers by taking them to significant locations, such as custom-built houses, and saving the game before saying goodbye. Many players have shared their emotional experiences and pledged to do the same. With The Elder Scrolls 6 still years away, fans are finding creative ways to keep the aging Skyrim entertaining.
Baldur's Gate 3, the critically acclaimed role-playing game by Larian Studios, has gained attention for its amorous party members and romantic encounters. Players have found some characters overly flirtatious, leading to a bug fix by the developers. Speedrunners have even created categories to see how quickly they can romance companions. Despite patches, the community continues to find new ways to speedrun the game's romantic encounters. With the game's upcoming launch on Xbox, a new wave of players will join the community, ensuring the game's "horny" reputation lives on.
Monte Cook Games is launching a BackerKit campaign for the tabletop role-playing game Invisible Sun, known for its 30-pound black cube packaging. The game is set in a surreal fantasy multiverse with unique mechanics, including a tarot-like Sooth Deck. The Black Cube set includes four hardcover books, 1,000 cards, wooden markers, custom dice, and various other components. The campaign will also reprint the Vislae Kit and supplements, with a new resource called The Wellspring to help launch campaigns. The Black Cube is priced at $252, with delivery expected by late spring 2024.
Players of Baldur's Gate 3 have discovered a powerful weapon in the game—a dead child named Victoria with a strong necrotic curse. Referred to as "VictoriaBomb," players can use her body as an area-of-effect attack, dealing damage every few seconds. This unconventional strategy has proven effective in battles, quickly turning enemies to dust. Some players have even suggested combining VictoriaBomb with a black hole spell for even more devastating results.
Baldur's Gate 3 offers players the choice to approach conflicts peacefully or with violence. The game allows for nonlethal attacks and encourages players to make moral choices. Players can choose to be pacifist characters or engage in indiscriminate killing. The article highlights the different playstyles and moral dilemmas players can encounter in the game.
Baldur's Gate 3, one of the biggest role-playing games, will feature 17,000 ending variations, showcasing the impact of player choices on the story. The game launches on PC on August 3rd and on PlayStation 5 on September 6th, with Xbox Series X|S versions potentially removing split-screen co-op due to technical challenges.
Baldur's Gate 3, developed by Larian Studios, offers players the option to engage in a romance with a druid character named Halsin, who can temporarily transform into a bear. The game's recent livestream showcasing a romantic encounter between Halsin in bear form and another character was deemed too explicit for TikTok, resulting in the stream being taken down. Larian's director of publishing, Michael Douse, jokingly stated that TikTok canceled the stream because it was "too artistic." The inclusion of unconventional romance options has generated both amusement and interest among players eagerly awaiting the game's release. Baldur's Gate 3 is set to launch on August 3 for PC, with console versions to follow.
Harry Potter: Magic Awakened, a wizarding duelling collectible card and role-playing game, has been officially launched on iOS and Android. Players can embark on their first year at Hogwarts, learn new spells, study mythical beasts, explore the Forbidden Forest, and battle in multiplayer duels.
The new Dungeons & Dragons movie, "Honor Among Thieves," directed and co-written by Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daley, captures the heart of the game by balancing fan service with a mass audience appeal. The film's unpredictability and character growth reflect the transformative properties of the game. While the pacing and plot choices can be uneven, the movie honors D&D's more equitable reimagining by players. The game's cultural resurgence is also reflected in the movie's diverse cast, which includes only two straight white male leads.