Swen Vincke, the CEO of the studio behind Baldur's Gate 3, posted then deleted a tweet saying game critics should have Metacritic-esque reviews that evaluate them. The relationship dynamics between developers, critics, and fans have always been complex, and reviews are rarely ever free from their own criticism. Even a game as beloved as Baldur's Gate 3 is not immune to criticism, and its studio head has an interesting take on how to address the issue.
Vincke has made a couple of controversial statements over the past several months. Most notably, the Baldur's Gate 3 developer came under fire for statements on AI, in which he revealed Larian was actively using the technology in development. While Vincke has since clarified those remarks, reassuring fans that Larian's AI usage would be minimal and nothing AI-generated would be in any final product, the situation still rubbed many the wrong way, and now there seems to be a fresh wave of controversy headed Vincke's way.
A reliable insider reveals why Baldur's Gate 3 has no chance of coming to the Nintendo Switch 2 in the future.
In a now-deleted tweet, Vincke said, "Sometimes I think it'd be a good idea for...
