Larian’s Art Director Discusses the Intricacies of Character Design in Baldur’s Gate 3
Alena Dubrovina’s journey into the gaming industry was not a straightforward one. Initially embarking on a path in journalism, she soon realized that her true passion lay elsewhere. This epiphany led her to pivot towards a game-focused art education, a decision that would set the stage for her future success. During her studies, an internship […]
Navigating the Exhaustion of Mega-Sized Video Games
The Expanding Universe of Video Games: A Look at Scale and Impact Feeling the Weight of Gaming’s Gargantuan Worlds: The Impact on Players Video games have grown not just in physical size, but in the scope and scale of their worlds and narratives. This expansion isn’t inherently negative—it’s a sign that developers are eager to […]
World of Warcraft’s Upcoming Expansion Introduces New Hero Talents
Introduction Blizzard Entertainment has unveiled a glimpse into the future of World of Warcraft with the introduction of Hero Talents in the forthcoming expansion, The War Within. These Hero Talents are designed to integrate seamlessly with the game’s existing talent system, providing players with additional class utility and defensive bonuses. The developers have emphasized their […]
Insights on Baldur’s Gate 3’s Dark Urge Paladin from Larian’s CEO
Embarking on a Dark Path: The Dark Urge Paladin Experience Delving into the world of Baldur’s Gate 3 as a Dark Urge Paladin presented a uniquely compelling journey, rife with internal strife and a profound character arc. The decision to embody a character that embodies the antithesis of their class’s holy virtues—combining the righteous path […]
Gabe Newell Reflects on Crafting Fun with Half-Life’s Iconic Crowbar
Commemorating Half-Life’s Milestone with a Special Update and Insightful Documentary In celebration of Half-Life‘s 25th anniversary, Valve has generously updated the classic game and offered it to fans for free, alongside releasing an enlightening hour-long documentary. The documentary provides a deep dive into the creation of this influential FPS, featuring insights from Valve’s co-founder Gabe […]
‘Segregating high skill players from the population at large, forcing long wait times on them, is a form of discrimination’: former Halo multiplayer lead on the ‘failure’ of SBMM in modern games
Introduction The topic of skill-based matchmaking (SBMM) is a contentious one within the gaming community, sparking intense discussions and debates. It’s a complex issue that touches on the core of competitive play in multiplayer games. The question at hand is how much weight should be given to a player’s skill when determining their opponents in […]