Subj : Baldur's Gate 3 can't be stopped, wins Game of the Year at the St To : All From : TechnologyDaily Date : Wed Jan 03 2024 10:15:04 Baldur's Gate 3 can't be stopped, wins Game of the Year at the Steam Awards Date: Wed, 03 Jan 2024 10:01:52 +0000 Description: Larian Studios' critically acclaimed RPG wins not one but two major accolades at the Steam Awards. FULL STORY ====================================================================== Baldur's Gate 3 has enjoyed monumental success, receiving acclaim from critics and fans alike. In light of this success, Larian Studios' ambitious fantasy role-playing game (RPG) is still collecting accolades, winning both Game of the Year and Outstanding Story-Rich Game at the 2023 Steam Awards . From our perspective, this comes as no surprise. As well as winning Game of the Year at The Game Awards 2023 , Baldur's Gate 3 also topped our own Game of the Year list here at TechRadar Gaming. The title's relatable characters , deep scope for customization, sweeping narrative, and emphasis on player choice all add up to create a genuinely transformative game . Decided by vote across the Steam community, Baldur's Gate 3 defeated rival titles EA Sports FC 24 , Hogwarts Legacy , Lethal Company , and Resident Evil 4 to claim the coveted Game of the Year award. Larian's RPG also took the Outstanding Story-Rich Game award, facing stiff competition from other finalists like Star Wars Jedi: Survivor and Lies of P . Larian took to Twitter to celebrate the win, stating: "After more than 40 million votes, we're delighted that Baldur's Gate 3 has won Game of the Year AND Outstanding Story-Rich Game in this year's Steam Awards. Thank you all for supporting Baldur's Gate 3 ." After more than 40 Million votes, we're delighted that Baldur's Gate 3 has won Game of the Year AND Outstanding Story-Rich Game in this year's Steam Awards. Thank you all for supporting Baldur's Gate 3 pic.twitter.com/5sHU9frP9l January 2, 2024 See more Larian's founder and CEO Swen Vincke also expressed his joy at Baldur's Gate 3 's Steam Awards victories in a Tweet of his own, saying: "Thank you each and [every one] of you who voted for us! What a great way to start the new year. Were very grateful for all the reviews youve been posting - there is nothing more motivating for a developer than seeing their players appreciate their work. Thank you!" Since its release last year, Baldur's Gate 3 has enjoyed numerous updates courtesy of Larian, which no-doubt helped cement its wins. These include numerous bug fixes and a fleshed-out epilogue in the fifth major patch which added some extra closure to the game's complex and emotionally charged story. Baldur's Gate 3 is one of the best RPGs of the decade so far, taking a well-earned spot on our best story games list. ====================================================================== Link to news story: https://www.techradar.com/gaming/consoles-pc/baldurs-gate-3-cant-be-stopped-wi ns-game-of-the-year-at-the-steam-awards --- Mystic BBS v1.12 A47 (Linux/64) * Origin: tqwNet Technology News (1337:1/100) .