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PCGamesN Saturday, August 5, 2023 5:29 AM
     You need to turn on this hidden Baldur's Gate 3 feature right now

Baldur's Gate is here, and the incredibly intricate and deep Larian RPG game can be difficult to parse at the best of times, so it's vital to be prepared. While our Baldur's Gate 3 review is certainly worth a read, you'll also want to be caught up on Baldur's Gate 3 reactions too, as the feature is a little hidden, but an absolute game changer if you enable it properly.

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PCGamesN Saturday, August 5, 2023 5:21 AM
     Byf reflects on Destiny 2 Lightfall story as a

YouTuber and lore enthusiast James 'Byf' Byford now sees the Destiny 2 Lightfall story and campaign content as a "formatting error," providing a thoughtful reflection on a highly-circulated video he released soon after the DLC's launch in which he heavily criticized its narrative. With the addition of nearly two seasons' worth of content in the FPS game since then, Byf has had significant time to ponder the lore further while also digesting Bungie's feedback on its approach. He shared his thoughts as part of a Destiny 2 lore panel on August 4 as part of the weekend's Gaming Community Expo content creator-focused conference, which PCGamesN attended in person.

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PCGamesN Saturday, August 5, 2023 5:15 AM
     Is Baldur's Gate 3 Steam Deck compatible?

Is Baldur's Gate 3 Steam Deck compatible? Those of us wanting to take our Baldur's Gate 3 adventures on the go for a portable D&D experience will be pleased to hear the RPG plays well on the Steam Deck. However, Larian Studios has rolled just shy of a natural 20 in managing the handheld experience, and there are a few things that hold it back from being a critical hit.

Players with a high passive perception will note that the Baldur's Gate 3 system requirements demand 150GB of your storage before you can start exploring the Forgotten Realms. With how expansive the Dungeons and Dragons universe is, that hefty storage demand should come to no surprise. Nevertheless, you can always check out our guide to the best microSD card for Steam Deck if you find yourself struggling to make space.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Saturday, August 5, 2023 4:00 AM
    

I'm going to be up front with you, readers: this week's What Are We All Playing is going to make for some monotonous reading. I haven't read any of the submissions this week, but I predict this to be the case because a) a lot of people have snuck in some holiday this week and b) everyone who is here is likely to be playing the same thing. You can guess what it is before the jump...

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PC Invasion - FeedDDD Saturday, August 5, 2023 1:31 AM
     Baldurs Gate 3 Withers Location In CampBaldur's Gate 3 features a bunch of secrets, along with a cast of memorable characters you can add to your squad. However, you might miss some of them, or you might wish to explore additional classes. In those cases, it is possible to bring malleable team members known as Hirelings on board. This guide tells you how to recruit Hirelings in Baldur's Gate 3. Baldur's Gate 3 – how to recruit Hirelings Hirelings are available with a variety of starting classes. You can pay gold to add them to your group, assuming you have an available character slot. However, there is one very big requirement besides the cost in gold. To recruit Hirelings, you must pay Withers to generate them in your camp. Screenshot by PC Invasion Withers is a special NPC that joins you at some point in the adventure. If you have read our guide on how to respec in Baldur's Gate 3, you know he eventually appears in your camp even if you don't go out of your way to find him....