‘I’ve been disappointed so many times’: Karlach from Baldur’s Gate 3 talks scrapping the lady stereotypes of RPG romances, says Larian just ‘let me do what I wanted to do’

Karlach from Baldur's Gate 3 is a character who defies stereotypes often seen in RPGs, especially regarding female protagonists. She's depicted as powerful, expressive, and assertive, without her anger being portrayed as a flaw. Despite her strong personality, she's also portrayed as sweet and has become

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Crusader Kings 3: Legends of the Dead

Crusader Kings 3 has answered the call of its devoted players with its latest update, introducing a highly anticipated feature: male pattern baldness. While the arrival of the Legends of the Dead DLC brought new legend mechanics allowing characters to live on after death, it's the

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Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2’s Brujah are big drinkers who flip the bird to taunt enemies

As Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 approaches its release, The Chinese Room is treating us to a deeper dive into one of the game's vampire clans: the Brujah. These rebellious bloodsuckers, clad in leather, stand out as the renegades of vampire society, a distinction they

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Steam’s latest big sale has Blasphemous at 75% off, which is enough to make me take the Lord’s name in metroidvania

As expected, Steam unveils yet another enticing sale just when I'm tightening the purse strings. Enter the Metroidvania Fusion sale, offering tantalizing deals on some of the finest genre-bending titles out there. Among the array of discounted games, standout offerings include Yoku’s Island Express, a delightful

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The outstanding Deus Ex: Human Revolution, a 94%-rated game with over 22K ‘Very Positive’ reviews, is now cheaper than a cup of coffee

Thirteen years following the release of Eidos-Montréal's 2011 reboot of Deus Ex, Human Revolution, my admiration for this cyberpunk immersive sim has only grown stronger over time, as I'm certain it has for numerous gamers worldwide. With Human Revolution, Eidos-Montréal bravely ventured into the universe of

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Skyrim remake of 24-year-old Vampire RPG shows off its modern London level, and the guns are way less janky than I expected

A new preview of the Skyrim total conversion mod, Vampire the Masquerade: Redemption Reawakened, offers a glimpse into its modern-day setting, showcasing a 10-minute video highlighting London in the year 2000. Additionally, the video demonstrates the mod's successful implementation of firearms, a feature that surprised many

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Chivalry 2 pauses new skill-based team balancing because it was doing the opposite of balancing for some reason

Chivalry 2 just dropped its most significant update since the introduction of horses. As with previous updates, Duel of the Fetes brings in some fresh maps (three for deathmatch), enriching the gameplay of this beloved first-person medieval combat experience. But what sets it apart are two

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While players are the main motive, Final Fantasy 14: Dawntrail’s visual makeover is also meant to help devs ‘advance their careers’, says director Yoshi-P

While players are the primary focus, Final Fantasy 14: Dawntrail's visual revamp also serves to support the career advancement of its developers, according to director Yoshi-P. The upcoming Dawntrail update for Final Fantasy 14 promises a fresh look, featuring enhanced lighting, revamped models, and an overall

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Nintendo 3DS emulator Citra taken offline as collateral damage in Yuzu lawsuit settlement

The creators behind the Nintendo Switch emulator Yuzu reached an unexpected agreement with Nintendo, settling a lawsuit by agreeing to pay $2.4 million in damages and discontinuing the development and distribution of the emulator. Following this settlement, Citra, a 3DS emulator connected to Yuzu's developers, has

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Alan Wake 2’s out-of-the-blue system requirements change means you no longer need an RTX card to hit its minimum spec

Remedy has pleasantly surprised fans by reducing the PC system requirements for Alan Wake 2. This adjustment means that players can now immerse themselves in the eerie atmosphere of Bright Falls without needing a high-end PC. The performance optimization update for Alan Wake 2 has lowered

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