Larian Studios

Mentioned in 15 analyzed podcast episodes across 6 shows

Mentioned On

Kinda Funny Gamescast: Video Game Podcast Kinda Funny Gamescast: Video Game Podcast Game Scoop!Trash Taste Podcast The Besties Triple Click

Episode Mentions

Kinda Funny Gamescast: Video Game Podcast · Apr 3, 2026

The Best PS5 Games of All Time - Kinda Funny Gamescast

“Developed Baldur's Gate 3, expected inclusion on best PS5 games lists”

PS5 Game Library CurationExclusive vs. Third-Party GamesLive Service Game Success Metrics

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Kinda Funny Gamescast: Video Game Podcast · Apr 3, 2026

The Best PS5 Games of All Time - Kinda Funny Gamescast

“Developed Baldur's Gate 3, major third-party title on PS5 best games list”

PlayStation 5 game library curation and critical consensusThird-party vs exclusive games in platform recommendationsLive service game design and monetization strategy

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Kinda Funny Gamescast: Video Game Podcast · Mar 11, 2026

Deciding The Greatest Video Game Sequel of ALL TIME - Kinda Funny Gamescast

“Divinity: Original Sin 2 mentioned as strong contender that didn't make final bracket”

Video Game Sequel Design PhilosophyMetacritic Scoring vs. Player PreferenceOnline Multiplayer Infrastructure Evolution

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Game Scoop! · Feb 20, 2026

Game Scoop! 845: What Was the Point?

“Baldur's Gate 3 developer; expressed desire to bring game to Switch 2 but licensing decision controlled by Wizards of the Coast”

Studio Acquisitions and Integration StrategyLive-Service Game Development FailuresRemaster and Remake Market Demand

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Game Scoop! · Feb 6, 2026

Game Scoop! 843: Did an Extra $10 Kill a Franchise?

“Baldur's Gate 3 raised consumer expectations for open-world RPGs with companions, impacting Outer Worlds 2 reception”

AAA Game Underperformance and Financial RiskDevelopment Timeline Optimization and Cost ReductionAI-Generated Content in Gaming and Voice Acting

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Game Scoop! · Jan 30, 2026

Game Scoop 842: Nintendo Is Censoring One of Last Year's Best Games

“Developer of Baldur's Gate 3; experiencing technical issues on Xbox platform despite recent patch updates”

Nintendo Content Moderation PolicyBaldur's Gate 3 Xbox Performance IssuesCross-Platform Cloud Save Systems

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Game Scoop! · Jan 23, 2026

Game Scoop! 841: Xbox Invites PlayStation to its Playground

“Developed Baldur's Gate 3, praised for minimal onboarding and environmental puzzle design”

Xbox Developer Direct 2025 showcaseFable open-world RPG design and developmentForza Horizon 6 Japan setting and arcade racing

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Game Scoop! · Jan 9, 2026

Game Scoop! 839: This Is Why We Can’t Have Nice Games

“Baldur's Gate 3 praised as exceptional RPG with 100+ hour campaigns and narrative quality”

PlayStation 5 most-played games analysis and live-service dominanceNintendo Switch 2 holiday sales performance vs. Switch 1 launchThird-party Western game availability on Nintendo platforms

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Game Scoop! · Dec 20, 2025

Game Scoop! 837: The 2025 Daemie Awards

“Developed Baldur's Gate 3, discussed for Act 3 scope and 100+ hour playtime”

Roguelite Deck-Builder Game DesignPlatformer Level Design InnovationNarrative Pacing in Action Games

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Trash Taste Podcast · Dec 19, 2025

Our Favorite Things of 2025 | Trash Taste #287

“Developed Baldur's Gate 3, cited as best game of 2024 with exceptional turn-based combat and narrative design”

Stoicism and Marcus Aurelius philosophyCozy JRPG game design and mechanicsManga-to-anime adaptation quality factors

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The Besties · Dec 19, 2025

The Besties Best Game Bracket: 2025 Edition, Part 1

“Developer of Divinity game mentioned in Game Awards announcements”

Game of the Year selection methodology and biasRoguelike progression systems and meta-progression designAccessibility standards in game design (colorblind modes, difficulty options)

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Triple Click · Dec 18, 2025

The Good And Bad Of The Game Awards 2025

“Announced new turn-based Divinity RPG sequel leveraging Baldur's Gate 3 success with enhanced narrative branching and systemic design”

Game Awards 2025 category design and award redundancyClaire Obscura Expedition 33 critical reception and indie game definitionTurn-based RPG design and narrative branching systems

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Game Scoop! · Dec 14, 2025

Game Scoop! 836: No Fate of the Old Republic

“Developing Divinity Original Sin 3 after Baldur's Gate 3 success; owns Divinity IP rights”

Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic revival and new studio formationResident Evil 9 dual-protagonist structure and remake strategyTomb Raider franchise split between remake and new entry

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Game Scoop! · Dec 12, 2025

Game Scoop! 835: You Picked the Games of the Century - Did You Choose Poorly or Wisely?

“Baldur's Gate 3 (#10) discussed as best Western RPG and example of player agency in game design”

Game of the Century RankingsOpen-World Game Design EvolutionPlayer Agency and Emergent Gameplay

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The Besties · Oct 31, 2025

There’s Always a Lighthouse, a Pokémon, a City

“Mentioned in context of Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 discussion regarding game selection criteria”

Pokémon Legends Z-A gameplay mechanics and design philosophyAction-based vs turn-based Pokémon game design comparisonGame accessibility and design for younger audiences

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