Main topic: Sony's PlayStation Portal remote-play device for PlayStation 5.
Key points:
1. PlayStation Portal is an eight-inch LCD screen device that allows remote play of PS5 games.
2. It has DualSense features like haptic feedback and can stream games through WiFi.
3. PlayStation Portal does not run apps locally and does not support cloud game streaming.
Hotfix #5 for Baldur's Gate 3 addresses Minthara progression issues and brings improvements to the PlayStation 5 version, including fixes for audio, graphical, and crash issues.
Baldur's Gate 3 has received a high Metacritic rating of 97 on the PS5, making it the highest-rated game on the system so far, although this is based on only nine reviews.
Cross-play is planned for Baldur's Gate 3, allowing players on PlayStation 5, PC, and eventually Xbox to play together online in the future.
Baldur's Gate 3 on PlayStation 5 successfully translates the complex workings of a CRPG to a gamepad, allowing players to seamlessly continue their game from PC and offering a rich and immersive experience, despite some technical issues.
The split-screen mode in Baldur's Gate 3 on PS5 encounters performance issues when characters explore different parts of the city, with frame rates dipping to an average of 27.3 frames per second in Act 3.
Baldur's Gate 3 offers a deep and intricate RPG experience, but console gamers may need to save often, think creatively in battles, be mindful of limited spell usage, rest regularly, and ensure characters stick to their proficiency in weapons and armor.
The latest software update for the PlayStation 5 adds features such as 3D Audio support, larger capacity M.2 SSDs, assist controller functionality, enhancements for social features, streaming capability for Android TV OS 12 devices, new voice commands, and the ability to mute the console's beep sound.
Developer Larian has announced that Patch 3 for Baldur's Gate 3, which aims to address ongoing performance issues, will launch on September 21 with full support for Mac.
Mac users will soon be able to play the full version of Baldur's Gate III, as Larian Studios announced that it will be available for Mac on September 21, allowing gamers to continue playing until they reach the Moonrise Towers and uncover secrets in the third act.
The PS5 version of Baldur's Gate 3 has received rave reviews, being hailed as one of the best RPGs ever regardless of platform, with critics praising its depth and epic gameplay.
Baldur's Gate 3 has received overwhelmingly positive responses, but a game developer criticizes its flaws in game-breaking choices, unreliable communication, and lack of consistency, questioning its true quality as a game.
The RPG Baldur's Gate 3 is highly recommended to play on the Steam Deck due to its vast and time-consuming gameplay, making it ideal for playing on the go, and its inclusion of a 20-sided die and countless choices that provide an incredible amount of replay value.
Larian Studios is investigating sudden crashes in Baldur's Gate 3 on PS5, and suggests players disconnect their consoles from the internet as a temporary workaround while the issue is being addressed.
Baldur's Gate 3 exceeded expectations with its successful full launch, attracting a massive player base and surpassing projected numbers, despite being underestimated by Microsoft in terms of inclusion in their Game Pass subscription service.
Microsoft executives were initially not enthusiastic about bringing Baldur's Gate 3 to Xbox Game Pass, referring to it as a "second-run Stadia PC RPG," according to leaked emails.
Baldur's Gate 3, a popular roleplaying game available on Steam, can now be played on Mac devices with Apple silicon M1 processors and 8GB RAM, featuring a choice of pre-made or custom characters, turn-based combat, and positive reviews, at a price of $60.
The PlayStation Portal, Sony's new handheld gaming accessory, is available for pre-order and allows users to stream PS5 games from anywhere in their home, requiring a PS5 console to use.
Baldur's Gate 3 continues to impress fans with its immersive gameplay, varied story options, and impressive Steam chart stats, attracting a dedicated player base even two months after its release.
