Baldur's Gate 3 wins Best Storytelling at the Golden Joystick Awards
Nov. 10, 2023Critical Success!
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That’s a set of storytelling masterclasses, but none of those other nominees matched the sheer size of Baldur’s Gate 3. Wherever you sit on the alignment chart, from Lawful Good to Chaotic Evil, developer Larian Studios has written a story to support all your choices. With excellent side-quests that live firmly off the beaten path, to parts of the game thatonly a tiny percentage of players will see, everything has been treated with the same care and attention as the critical path, Baldur’s Gate 3 offers a nearly unparalleled storytelling experience.
This could be the start of a big evening for Larian Studios - Baldur’s Gate itself is nominated for five awards - including the highly sought-after Ultimate Game of the Year - with additional nominations for Astarion actor Neil Newbon in the Best Supporting Performer category, as well as a nod for Larian itself for Studio of the Year. This could soon be a phenomenal night for a game that’s become a phenomenon in its own right.
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