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Voice of Baldur's Gate 3 Calls for Inclusive Gaming

7/7/2025

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Samantha Béart, the voice behind Baldur's Gate 3, reveals a troubling trend: game developers are censoring diverse storylines in response to backlash against diversity initiatives, particularly post-Trump's election. Yet, she holds onto hope that indie developers will champion inclusivity. With successes like Baldur's Gate 3, it's clear that diverse narratives can flourish in gaming.

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Story summary

Samantha Béart, the voice behind Baldur's Gate 3, reveals a troubling trend: game developers are censoring diverse storylines in response to backlash against diversity initiatives, particularly post-Trump's election. Yet, she holds onto hope that indie developers will champion inclusivity. With successes like Baldur's Gate 3, it's clear that diverse narratives can flourish in gaming.