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January, 2024
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About Isaac Garry-Madden

Isaac is an avid gamer who has spent the majority of his professional career writing about the games he loves. If he's not writing about games, he's playing them!

Favorite Games

My favourite games at the moment are Baldur's Gate 3 and Overwatch 2, with a healthy sprinkling of Minecraft and Civilization!

Proudest Gaming Achievement

Getting to top 500 Overwatch players when I was supposed to be doing university work...

Favorite Console

You can't beat PC for gaming! Particularly with the accessibility for modded virtual reality!

Latest

Shadowheart in Baldur's Gate 3 (2023)
Dungeons & Dragons: 10 BG3 Builds That Shockingly Outperform Their Tabletop Counterparts

Baldur's Gate 3 cranks up these builds to a 200%, making them incredibly busted compared to their tabletop D&D versions.

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10 Superpowers Marvel Heroes Have (But Won’t Use)

We know about these superpowers and the heroes who possess them, but it's not very often they make it on a big screen or the pages of a comic.

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5 Baldur’s Gate 3 Companions Whose Playstyles Make Zero Sense In Dungeons & Dragons

Baldur's Gate 3 companions play very differently from their D&D counterparts, and trying bridge the two styles can lead to disaster in tabletop games.

10 BG3 Items Players Expect To Find That Simply Don’t Exist At Any Table
Dungeons & Dragons: 10 BG3 Items Players Expect To Find That Simply Don’t Exist At Any Table

If you're coming to D&D from Baldur's Gate 3, don't expect to find some of these iconic items at your TTRPG group's table.

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8 Monsters Dungeons & Dragons Players Misread Because Their Stat Blocks Are Deceptively Weak
8 Monsters Dungeons & Dragons Players Misread Because Their Stat Blocks Are Deceptively Weak

These D&D monsters might not seem all that impressive at a glance, but they can be downright devastating and punish overconfident players.

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Baldur's Gate 3: 17 Best Feats For Fighters, Ranked

Fighters in Baldur's Gate 3 receive more feats than most other classes, and as such, have more options for how to shape their builds.

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Baldur's Gate 3: Best Feats For Sorcerers, Ranked

From Actor to Magic Initiate, there is a bounty of solid feats to choose from for Sorcerers in Baldur's Gate 3.

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Dark Urge, Karlach, City of Baldur's Gate
Baldur's Gate 3: Best Feats for Barbarians, Ranked

For those looking to make the most out of their Barbarian in Baldur's Gate 3, here are the best Feats to choose from.

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Baldur's Gate 3: 12 Best Feats For Monks

In Baldur's Gate 3, choosing the best feats for Monks is essential for an optimal playthrough. Here are the ones that players should prioritize.

Minthara, Lae'zel, Exploration
Baldur’s Gate 3: 6 Tricks That Make Paladin The Best Class

Players who get to know the nuances of the Paladin class in Baldur's Gate 3 will be in for a fun time!

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Baldur's Gate 3: 12 Spells To Avoid

Some of Baldur's Gate 3's spells, despite their promising descriptions, fall flat when cast. Here's what players shouldn't invest in as casters.

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Baldur’s Gate 3: Hardest Rings To Obtain

These rings grant powerful benefits in Baldur's Gate 3, but getting your hands on them can be a trial.

Lae'zel, Statue, Dead Beholder
Baldur’s Gate 3: 6 Hardest Gloves To Obtain

Obtaining these gloves in Baldur's Gate 3 is no walk in the park. Players will have to jump through a lot of hoops to get them.

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Minecraft: 7 Best Modpacks, Ranked

Players who want the essential modpacks for Minecraft don't have to look much further than the following examples.

Lorroakan, Sorcerer and Dark URge
Baldur’s Gate 3: 5 Tricks That Make Wizard The Best Class

Players have a lot of fun possibilities to experiment with when playing as a Wizard in Baldur's Gate 3.

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Baldur's Gate 3: Best Voice Acting Performances, Ranked

Incredible talent in Baldur's Gate 3 sees some stellar performances inhabit incredible and memorable characters, providing a range of emotions.

Euryale, Asmodeus, Descent into Avernus Artwork
Dungeons & Dragons: 7 Strongest Creatures From The Book Of Many Things

The Book of Many Things in D&D has no shortage of odd, frightening, and powerful foes for players to tackle. Here are the strongest of them.

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Dungeons And Dragons: 7 Best Card Effects From The Deck Of Many Things, Ranked

The Deck of Many Things in Dungeons & Dragons incorporates several cards that can have a drastic impact on a game.

Euryale, The Deck of Many Things, Dragon
Dungeons & Dragons: 9 Best Magic Items From The Book Of Many Things, Ranked

With the introduction of The Book of Many Things, a wealth of new magic items have appeared in D&D, opening up tons of new options for players.

Dark Urge, Dragon, Lorroakan
Baldur's Gate 3: Sorcerer Subclasses, Ranked

Sorcerers in Baldur's Gate 3 have access to three different subclasses. As powerful casters, choosing the right one is key to success.