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The developer of Baldur’s Gate 3 explains in detail how and why players can break the game: “The easiest thing would be to block players… but we don’t like that at Larian”

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Baldur

In a recently posted presentation for Sofia game jamLarian gameplay scripter Mihail Kostov outlined the work and thought that goes into an RPG as free-form as Baldurs Gate 3focusing on the “edge cases” that Larian had to consider, even if an incredibly small percentage of players would encounter them. We’ve heard similar stories from Larian … Read more

Old School RuneScape devs are facing loot-hungry MMO players after an endgame quest yields worse items than an easy mob, so profitable it became a bot farm

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Old School RuneScape

I’ve had my eye on a fascinating microcosm of MMO economics for a while now, and it’s officially reached boiling point in the Old School RuneScape community. The recent release of two new enemies – one of which spits out millions of gold despite being easy to kill and the other stuck behind an endgame … Read more

First Descendant fans are divided over the option to punish players

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Video Gamer is reader-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Prices are subject to change. Learn more The First Descendant is a new free-to-play epic that has just arrived on consoles. It has quickly gained a huge player base, and fans can expect to see a lot … Read more

Helldivers 2 players just unlocked the devastating Commando Rocket Launcher after Major Order defense

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Video Gamer is reader-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Prices are subject to change. Learn more The current Helldivers 2 Major Order has been an interesting one. The first few days seemed suspiciously easy, with little to do to keep X-45 under Super Earth control. Then … Read more

DBD players love new Sable Ward skin, devs blame fans for foot cosmetics

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Video Gamer is reader-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Prices are subject to change. Learn more Dead By Daylight fans have an exciting month ahead of them. Starting in July 2024, BeHaviour Interactive has released a new Waterfront Massacre Collection of skins. This collection features Adam … Read more

(UPDATE) The First Descendant may finally be back after a full day of server downtime, and players are getting free extras

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The First Descendant promotional screenshot

What you need to know The First Descendant is a brand new MMORPG looter shooter that is making waves in the video game community. However, on the second day of its official release, The First Descendant’s servers experienced many issues. Many players reported being unable to connect to the game at all, while others reported … Read more

Elden Ring players normalize using summons in the DLC

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Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree is already a kick in the ass for players. The brutal DLC takes a challenging game and makes it even harder. Players joke about how a character higher than level 500 and with the strongest build in the game can be pulverized by a random creature in a field. … Read more

Fortnite players are going to go WILD over this collaboration with Razer, it’s now my favorite design EVER

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Fortnite x Razer complete collection

What you need to know Razer has teamed up with Epic Games and its hit game Fortnite to produce a new range of themed accessories for PC gamers. The range includes the Kraken V3 X headset, DeathAdder V3 Pro mouse, BlackWidow V4 X keyboard and the Goliathus Extended Chroma mouse pad. They’re all adorned with … Read more

Elden Ring players are divided on whether the DLC bosses are BS or not

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Elden Ring is once again at the center of a huge discussion about the difficulty of video games and I’m already mostly fed up with it. Not only are we having the same conversation over and over again, but it often feels that way wrong conversation too. However, there’s one wrinkle in this latest round … Read more

Mod support in Baldur’s Gate 3 will be the final port of call for players, says Larian’s CEO

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Baldur’s Gate 3 will receive official mod support in an upcoming patch, which Larian CEO Swen Vincke said will be a porting moment for players. Speaking at BAFTA’s An Evening with Baldur’s Gate 3 after the game won multiple awards this year, Vincke discussed the game’s development and Larian’s long-term support. “One of the big … Read more