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The Gate III is a point-and-click adventure game released for PC and Mac at the end of 1997. Recent coverage has primarily focused on comparisons between the game and newer titles in the genre, particularly around how developer choices regarding companion mechanics have evolved. Discussion has centered on how companion loyalty and retention tie into player decision-making, with observers drawing parallels to modern narrative-driven RPGs that similarly allow party members to leave based on story choices. These comparisons suggest The Gate III established or influenced design patterns that remain relevant to contemporary adventure game discussions.
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Earliest full release on each platform; regional dates can differ.
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All 31 storiesBaldur's Gate 3: Forsaken Officially Revealed
1 outlet · Oct 31, 2026
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1 outlet · Oct 30, 2026
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1 outlet · Oct 28, 2026
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1 outlet · Oct 26, 2026
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1 outlet · Oct 23, 2026
Baldur's Gate 3 boss says BioWare "led the way in making RPGs big"
1 outlet · Oct 22, 2026
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1 outlet · Oct 13, 2026
Xbox Store gets over 1,400 new deals, including Baldur's Gate 3, Legacy of the Dark Knight & more
1 outlet · Oct 8, 2026
More headlines - the next 23
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- Baldur's Gate 3 gets a FREE campaign with up to 8 hours of content Sep 24, 2026
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- Baldur's Gate 3 dev worries for Fallout: New Vegas studio Obsidian as Bethesda takes over management Sep 23, 2026
- Free Baldur’s Gate 3 Expansion Opens a New Route Before Act 3 Sep 22, 2026
- Baldur's Gate 3: The Sunless Citadel Custom Campaign Is Out Now Sep 21, 2026
- Baldur’s Gate 3 gets whole new region thanks to massive fan-made mod Sep 21, 2026
- An ambitious fanmade expansion for Baldur's Gate 3 is out after almost two years in development Sep 20, 2026
- Baldur's Gate 3 Act 2 Custom Campaign Launches For PC Sep 19, 2026
- Baldur's Gate 3 Act Two Expansion mod, out now in beta, adds a whole new region to explore after dealing with the Shadow Curse Sep 18, 2026
- Larian Officially Approves 19 New Pieces Of Content For Baldur’s Gate 3 Console Players Sep 16, 2026
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