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Baldur’s Gate 3: Solving the Mind-Blowing Brain Puzzle

When you step into the eerie Necrotic Laboratory within the Mind Flayer Colony in Baldur’s Gate 3, your attention is drawn to a glowing console that unveils a perplexing brain puzzle at the center of the room. Unlike other puzzles in the game, the brain puzzle takes on a unique circuit format that requires some extra tinkering, but fear not, for we have the solution to this mind-bending enigma.

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August 15, 2023
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Baldur’s Gate 3: How to Find the Other Vampire Spawn

Cazador is gearing up to perform the Rite of Profane Ascension, and Astarion aims to stop him, but first he needs to find some of the other vampire spawn in Baldur’s Gate 3. The good news is that finding them is fairly easy, and as long as you don’t mind doing some damage, getting answers is even easier.

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August 15, 2023
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Baldur’s Gate 3: How to Get More Camp Supplies in BG3

Resting in Baldur’s Gate 3 is one of the most essential parts of your playthrough. You’ll use spell slots and lose HP in intense battles. Even if you use potions to regenerate health or take short rests to refresh your characters, you’ll, at some point, want to return to camp and take a long rest. However, doing this requires supplies, so learning how to gather enough for your next campfire visit is important. If you want to grab a bite to eat and relax for the night, continue reading to discover how to get more camp supplies in Baldur’s Gate 3.

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August 15, 2023
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How a Speedrunner Completed Baldur’s Gate 3 in Just Ten Minutes

Someone has completed Baldur’s Gate 3, from start to credit roll, in just over ten minutes. Yes, ten minutes. A game with a 35.5 hour main story, 94 hours for a completionist run according to How Long to Beat, and it was over so fast I couldn’t tell what was going on. Speedrunner Mae managed this incredible feat over the weekend using just the origin character Gale, an extremely powerful jump ability, and a specific set of choices that end the game just a little earlier than people might anticipate.

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August 15, 2023
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You should Long Rest more in Baldur’s Gate 3 to avoid bugs, according to players

Baldur’s Gate 3 players are running into bugs and narrative inconsistencies in the game’s third act. The reason? They’re not sleeping enough.

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August 14, 2023
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Baldur’s Gate 3: Best Feats and Why

As overwhelming as it might feel to create your character and pick your race and class at the beginning of Baldur’s Gate 3, Larian actually kept one aspect of this process tucked away from you. As you level up and learn new abilities, you will eventually unlock what are known as Feats.

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August 14, 2023
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Baldur’s Gate 3: How to Free Counselor Florrick

Poor Counselor Florrick. We first met her in Act 1, caught in the flames of a burning building. She survived that, then endured the shadow-cursed lands. But if you make it to the lower city, you’ll find that there’s a notice on the gallows calling for her death. Fortunately, we can save her! Here’s how to save Counselor Florrick in Baldur’s Gate 3.

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August 14, 2023
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Baldur’s Gate 3 Beats Zelda Tears of the Kingdom to Become the Top Game of 2023

Baldur’s Gate 3 has dethroned The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom as the best-reviewed game of 2023. Surprising many, Baldur’s Gate 3 has achieved an impressive aggregate critic score of 97/100 on Metacritic, beating Tears of the Kingdom by just one point.

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August 14, 2023
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Baldur’s Gate 3 Surpasses 10 Million Hours of Gameplay in Opening Weekend

If you spent several hours playing Baldur’s Gate 3 during its opening weekend, you aren’t the only one. With how many people played it and how many hours you can sink into the campaign, it’s no surprise that it’d clock in a ton of playtime. Whether or not anyone anticipated Baldur’s Gate 3 players to surpass 10 million hours played is a different story.

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August 11, 2023
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Baldur’s Gate 3: How to Sell All Wares in BG3

As you play through Baldur’s Gate 3, you’ll pick up valuable items that aid you in learning more about your head’s tadpole. However, you’ll also gather junk items that have no use aside from trading with merchants in exchange for coins or better gear. Rather than individually selling everything, adding these items to your collection of wares and selling them all at once will save you time later on. To learn more, continue reading to discover how to sell all your wares instantly in Baldur’s Gate 3.

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August 11, 2023
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Baldur’s Gate 3: How to Fix Gauntlet of Shar Traversal Gem Bug in BG3

After hours of running through BG3’s Gauntlet of Shar, completing its trials, and collecting every Umbral Gem, it’s finally time to venture deeper into Shadowfell. However, while some may get through just fine, others may encounter a particularly troublesome bug that prevents us from progressing. As you attempt to interact with the elevator’s gems, you’ll quickly notice no option to use them! To learn more, continue reading to find out how to fix the Gauntlet of Shar Traversal Gem bug in Baldur’s Gate 3.

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August 11, 2023
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Baldur’s Gate 3 Enters Metacritic’s Top 20

Baldur’s Gate 3 has skyrocketed into Metacritic’s list of the top 20 best video games of all time, garnering widespread acclaim. With an impressive Metascore of 97 and an outstanding user score of 9.4, the game has firmly established itself as a must-play experience.

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August 11, 2023
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PS5 players will benefit from Baldur’s Gate 3’s PC fixes

A developer from Larian Studios has confirmed that Baldur’s Gate 3’s PS5 release will include all of the patches and fixes enjoyed by the PC version. In a Tweet from Larian’s director of publishing Michael Douse, it was confirmed that the PS5 version of Baldur’s Gate 3 will include all of the patches and fixes we’ve seen for the PC version so far. The PS5 version of the game is set to release September 6, so PlayStation users will have a month’s worth of patches and improvements to enjoy once the game finally reaches Sony’s console. Speaking on the topic, Douse stated unambiguously that “all of the improvements and fixes to the game will be reflected in the PlayStation 5 version and beyond.” This also bodes well for those waiting for a release on Xbox Series X|S which, though lacking a concrete release date, remains very much on the cards for Baldur’s Gate 3 once the developers overcome certain technical hurdles.

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Rep Your Love for Starfield with an Official Bomber Jacket

Starfield isn’t out yet, sadly. However, if you’re looking to rep your love for a game you’ve not even played yet, you can now buy a genuinely quite nice looking Starfield bomber jacket now from Insert Coin clothing.

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August 11, 2023
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Baldur’s Gate 3: Discovering the Undertale Easter Egg and More

Baldur’s Gate 3 features more mind flayers, dragons, and lustful party members than you can shake a stick at. By the end of the 100-plus hour campaign, your main character will likely have gone through plenty of turmoil and — depending on their relationship with the pesky mind flayer tadpole that was rudely inserted into their skull at the beginning of the whole shebang — more than a couple of lifestyle changes.

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August 10, 2023
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Baldur’s Gate 3: How Long Do Elixirs Last in BG3? – Answered

As you’re playing Baldur’s Gate 3 and facing challenging foes, you’ll quickly realize that strategy and using every resource at your disposal is crucial to staying alive. One health potion, extra spell, or even an elixir can be the difference between life or death for your party, especially if you’re struggling with your attack rolls. However, if you want to plan ahead, it’s important to know how long your effects last and whether you must constantly replace them. If you are curious, continue reading to learn how long elixirs last in Baldur’s Gate 3.

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How to Defeat Thisobald Thorm in Baldur’s Gate 3

As you venture into the Shadowlands beyond Moonrise Towers in Baldur’s Gate 3, you’ll encounter various bosses, including Thisobald Thorm in the tavern. Defeating him can be quite challenging, but there are two ways to approach this battle: through conversation or combat.

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August 9, 2023
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Baldur’s Gate 3 Pays Homage to a Heart-Wrenching Final Fantasy Scene

Baldur’s Gate 3, the highly acclaimed CRPG, has included a subtle reference to one of the most heart-breaking scenes in Final Fantasy 14. In an homage to a quote from Final Fantasy 14’s expansion, Heavensward, the hidden side-mission in Baldur’s Gate 3 is titled ‘A Smile Better Suits…’ The reference alludes to the last words of the beloved character, Haurchefant Greystone, marking a poignant moment for fans of the MMO.

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August 8, 2023
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How to Rescue Volo in Baldur’s Gate 3

Baldur’s Gate 3 presents players with various characters who have tumbled into big trouble. One such character is Volo, a bard held captive by a cruel goblin mistress. His situation isn’t likely to improve unless you step in to lend a hand. Here is our guide detailing how to rescue Volo in Baldur’s Gate 3.

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How to Level Up Fast in Baldur’s Gate 3: Best Ways to Farm XP

Leveling up is important in almost every RPG, but for a CRPG as deep and ruthless as Baldur’s Gate 3 can be, being underleveled can make many aspects of the game essentially impossible. Each level provides you with valuable points within your skills, but also the opportunity to learn new abilities for in and out of combat. If you’re too focused on simply trying to complete the main story, sooner or later you will hit a wall and need to level up before you can progress. Or, if you’re more interested in making sure you can crush any battle and pass any skill check without needing to use Inspiration Points to reroll, then knowing the best way to earn XP will get you there. Here’s how you can level up fast in Baldur’s Gate 3.

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August 8, 2023
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After Baldur’s Gate 3’s massive success, Larian wants the next game to be smaller

After the resounding success of Baldur’s Gate 3, Larian has unexpectedly expressed a desire to develop a smaller title next time.

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