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Baldur’s Gate 3 and the Future of Dungeons & Dragons Gaming
Baldur’s Gate 3 captured the attention of gamers in 2023, a year filled with remarkable releases. Its impact is likely to reverberate for years to come, with one immediate consequence being the greenlighting of multiple Dungeons & Dragons-themed games by Wizards of the Coast and Hasbro. Among the latest announcements is from Gameloft, which revealed plans for a co-op survival game set in the Forgotten Realms of D&D.
Other notable D&D projects in the works include a virtual reality game from Resolution Games and a multiplayer game from Starbreeze. The rich lore and versatile mechanics of the D&D universe make it a promising source of inspiration for new gaming experiences. Personally, discovering a shared interest in tabletop role-playing games with my spouse after six years together underscores the enduring appeal of D&D-based entertainment. I welcome more games in this genre, provided they are crafted with the same passion and humor as Baldur’s Gate 3.
Embracer and Saber: A Corporate Split and Studio Allocation
An intriguing development in the gaming industry is the separation of Embracer and Saber, and the subsequent distribution of studios between them. Matthew Karch, the founder of Beacon who acquired the company, subtly alluded to Embracer’s history of layoffs while emphasizing that the sale would secure the careers of numerous professionals. While this move may not entirely halt Embracer’s restructuring efforts, it ensures that several of Saber’s projects remain in progress.
Personal Gaming Updates and Anticipated Releases
On a personal note, I continue to explore recent game releases, including Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden. As the month progresses, highly anticipated titles such as Dragon’s Dogma 2, Rise of the Ronin, and Princess Peach: Showtime! are on the horizon. Balancing the excitement of these upcoming releases with existing gaming commitments presents a delightful challenge.
GamesBeat Summit Call for Speakers
We’re excited to announce the call for speakers for GamesBeat Summit 2024, our premier event taking place in Los Angeles, themed “Resilience and Adaption.” Apply to speak at the event to engage with industry leaders and explore the evolving landscape of gaming.
What to Play This Week
What’s new:
- Contra: Operation Galuga
- Star Wars: Battlefront Classic Collection
- Outcast: A New Beginning
- Llamasoft: The Jeff Minter Story
- Hellbreach: Vegas
New on subscription services:
- SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom – Rehydrated (Xbox Game Pass)
- Control Ultimate Edition (Xbox Game Pass)
- No More Heroes 3 (Xbox Game Pass)
- Deus Ex: Mankind Divided (GeForce Now)
- Balatro (GeForce Now)
- PARANORMASIGHT: The Seven Mysteries of Honjo (GeForce Now)
- Space Engineers (GeForce Now)
- Star Ocean: The Second Story R (GeForce Now)
- Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun (GeForce Now)
- Invincible Presents: Atom Eve (Prime Gaming)
- Dr. Mario (Nintendo Switch Online)
- Mario Golf (Nintendo Switch Online)
- Mario Tennis (Nintendo Switch Online)
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