Discovered Larian Studios with Divinity: Original Sins. Love the game, D:OS2 is in my top game of all time. Larian is THE game studio for me. As long as Swen is there to run the studio, I will support them in their next adventure for sure! His passion for crafting truly unique, player experience focused game is incredible.
I literally teared up at the end of your amazing video. Im SO glad they were successful. The best studio we have, producing the best games in its genre. I love them so much.
Larian Studios 🎉♥️🥰🤩🌟 A company with passion, honesty, loyalty and love for gaming! A beacon to all other companies! They stand up against greed and poor quality games and have learned the importance of good communication with its customers the gamers! ❤❤❤❤❤
This will be written in the history books I am thankful that I got to play this amazing game and this is my all time fav game Also SHADOWHEART is bae 😍
i was late on the Larian bandwagon, discovering BG3 when it officially launched. the game had a profound impact on myself, well beyond the usual gaming scope, and ill be there, supporting Larian forever. I can't wait to discover what os Sven cooking next.
Better late than never 😅 I played DoS2 before and its my favorite game ever (and witcher3). If you havent played it you must, personally i think its better than bg3.
Well said VeteranJoystick. A great recap to revisit just how far they've come. I still think DOS2 did many things better than BG3, and with Larian's new freedom and experience gained from BG3 their next game should be incredible.
Thank you my friend, appreciate the kind words. Big fan of your work, btw. And yes, DOS2 was a phenomenal game, prior to BG3 it was my favourite game in fact. But the voice acting and writing in BG3 for me, are on a completely new level! Either way, Larian just can’t miss and I can’t wait for what comes next!
Larian and Owlcat are the two companies where I would preorder without even knowing what the game would be about. They have my trust, a trust I thought I had lost completely after Bioware and Bethesda started producing disappointing games.
Absolutely. It’s a shame as I used to hold both BioWare and Bethesda in such high regard, but that trust and faith has been completely eroded over the years.
It's insane to think Larian is a quarter decade old, and for most of their existence they're just one flop away from closing. I'm so glad they made it in the end and wish the same for other upcoming indie studios.
I can't say I'm a long term fan of Larian. BG3 was the first game from them I've played and I only bought that a couple months ago. However, their story really is inspiring. They earned BG3's 10+ million sales. They worked hard for decades while staying true to themselves without getting gobbled up by a giant publisher, even having to partially crowdfund Divinity Original Sin. I hope for nothing but the best for them. I am certainly keeping Larian on my radar and I'm greatly anticipating their next game.
I was looking for story driven games these days and hated the direction gaming industry was going because of investors interests of making easy money. But gaming is as much art as it is an industry. But art needs an audiance and real fans. Not just buyers with no feeling.
I enjoyed your video and couldn't stop listening to you. I didn't know all that about Swen. That's a lot of informations thank you very much. Perhaps the video cut too short at the end, and maybe some variation in the music would have been nice. Furthermore, it would be nice to have some break of your speech to create space at some moments. For example, when Swen come with his armor and his potion, using his voice and the original sound of that part would have been great, could add dynamic and a nice touch to your video. But I guess your steady background music and steady voice are creating this hypnotic atmosphere, ah I see now what you did, that's clever :). Anyway, let's go back to my brandnew character in Baldur's Gate 3, in honour mode. He's a noble human fighter with that huge mustache, great sword of fire and 16 Strenght (+3) 14 Dexterity (+2) 14 Constitution (+2) 10/10 Intelligence/Wisdom (0) and 12 Charisma (+1) with persuasion, deception and insight (to kiss Shadowheart of course). Just wait to see him learn music at the Grove, he's going to be fabulous with his lute... and his huge mustache of course!
Hey dude, thank you so much for watching. Bit more importantly, thank you so much for the feedback. I’ve only been making videos for around 6 months or so, so I’m still learning each day. Feedback like this is super helpful 🙏🏻💙
I played bg and bg2 back when they launched on cd rom. I waited 1/4 of a lifetime for bg3. I replayed the first two countless times. Ill easily get another 20 years out of bg3.
Agreed I know it's a game I will randomly play again in a few years. Il guessing the quality will still be better then nearly every other game in 10 years. Well unless larian releases another game
Who knows. The video has been featured in basically every gaming publication in the world, but the views have remained fairly average, so it’s unlikely it’s going to see any more significant growth from it. I’m just happy Swen watched it tbh!
90% of my pc is pirated/not legal {No money excuse} , The only two things on my pc that are legit and i paid for are windows and Baldurs Gate 3, Say's enough that if someone that never pays for games wants to have the game legitimately and buys it.
Swen Vincke owns 62%, his wife, 8%. Tencent has a minority share of 30%. First rule of capitalism, majority decides. Any idea what funded the acquisition of all these studios Larian needed to grow big enough to make BG3? Tencent! If BG3 had failed, Tencent would have taken all the IP and the studios. But then BG3 did fine and so did Tencent. Compare that to eg. Bethesda that sold lock, stock and barrel to Microsoft. Sugar daddy that is worth over 2 Trillion and still they can't make a modern game.
Larian Studios, owned Swen Vincke, 62%, his wife 8%, Tencent 30%. It might have been a lot of money to get a minority stake of 30%. Larian expanded from 100 to 450+ employees over 7 studios around the world. First rule of capitalism, majority calls the shots. Just to say that Swen's wife is boss ;-)
I'm a big fan Larian studios. I played the hell out of divinity 1 and 2. I already have 200+ hours on both games. I'm playing it again' for the second time. Will buy baldurs gate once the price reduces. Had big respect for bioware but they downgraded themselves so hard.
I remember the first time I played Divinity OS 1, I was genuinely blown away. Then each game has just got better since. Thinking about starting another playthrough of DOS2 soon!
If you want to see more videos like this then subscribe to the channel! I’m always covering Larian and Baldur’s Gate 3 🙏🏻
Swen linked your vid on twitter, nice
@@powermaxx11 for real? If so can you link me please! 🙏🏻
Larian Studio's proves that passion and respect can be financially successful. Investors take note, greed does not have be the way
Absolutely. The true GOAT
Discovered Larian Studios with Divinity: Original Sins. Love the game, D:OS2 is in my top game of all time. Larian is THE game studio for me. As long as Swen is there to run the studio, I will support them in their next adventure for sure! His passion for crafting truly unique, player experience focused game is incredible.
Long live the king! 👑
I will definitely buy divinity original 3 for the full price. They deserve it.
I was like 11 when I played divinity and man was it fun. Great games even today, especially the latest one.
Hell yeah brother, DoS2 is the best game ever made and im not sure its ever possible to top it off. Personally Witcher 3 stands as #1 as well.
There's no one I'm rooting for more than these guys
and no one deserves it more!
I literally teared up at the end of your amazing video. Im SO glad they were successful. The best studio we have, producing the best games in its genre. I love them so much.
Me too, I'm glad I'm not the only one lol.
Glad you enjoyed it. They truly are the greatest! They’ve changed so many people’s lives with their games.
Larian Studios 🎉♥️🥰🤩🌟
A company with passion, honesty, loyalty and love for gaming! A beacon to all other companies! They stand up against greed and poor quality games and have learned the importance of good communication with its customers the gamers!
❤❤❤❤❤
Couldn’t have said it better myself! 😍
Great video man! Larian is my favorite game studio cause of how well they interact with us fans and the clear passion in every one of their games.
Thank you!
Great video, that was a sweet love letter! Swen loved it too! Wonderful work!
Thanks so much! Swen acknowledging and sharing the video genuinely made my day, such a great feeling. Glad you liked it 🙏🏻💙
This will be written in the history books
I am thankful that I got to play this amazing game and this is my all time fav game
Also SHADOWHEART is bae 😍
Nah minthara is where its at. Don't you want to get poisoned every day by your signify other?
i was late on the Larian bandwagon, discovering BG3 when it officially launched.
the game had a profound impact on myself, well beyond the usual gaming scope, and ill be there, supporting Larian forever.
I can't wait to discover what os Sven cooking next.
You and me both! 🤩
Better late than never 😅
I played DoS2 before and its my favorite game ever (and witcher3). If you havent played it you must, personally i think its better than bg3.
Bg3 is amazing i finished it 2 times now..its so good i wish there would be some extra expansions❤
It’s the best, it’s genuinely changed my life. Check my other videos if you haven’t already, there’s some amazing mod expansions coming soon 😁💙
If you haven't already tried dark urge definitely play it. It feels like an expansion somewhat
I haven't played BG3 for a few months now. Probably revisit it soon. Looking forward to Larian's next games.
Definitely worth doing. Patch 8 comes soon with 12 new subclasses to try!
Well said VeteranJoystick. A great recap to revisit just how far they've come. I still think DOS2 did many things better than BG3, and with Larian's new freedom and experience gained from BG3 their next game should be incredible.
Thank you my friend, appreciate the kind words. Big fan of your work, btw.
And yes, DOS2 was a phenomenal game, prior to BG3 it was my favourite game in fact. But the voice acting and writing in BG3 for me, are on a completely new level!
Either way, Larian just can’t miss and I can’t wait for what comes next!
Larian and Owlcat are the two companies where I would preorder without even knowing what the game would be about. They have my trust, a trust I thought I had lost completely after Bioware and Bethesda started producing disappointing games.
Absolutely. It’s a shame as I used to hold both BioWare and Bethesda in such high regard, but that trust and faith has been completely eroded over the years.
I only fully trust Larian and FromSoftware these days tbh
Owlcat certainly does not have mine after their super invasive (suspicious) spyware
@@genrabbit9995 what do you mean? 😮
It's insane to think Larian is a quarter decade old, and for most of their existence they're just one flop away from closing. I'm so glad they made it in the end and wish the same for other upcoming indie studios.
They’ve earned it for sure!
More, LED wars was 1997. So coming up on 30 years if you add at least a year maybe two of production.
I can't say I'm a long term fan of Larian. BG3 was the first game from them I've played and I only bought that a couple months ago. However, their story really is inspiring. They earned BG3's 10+ million sales. They worked hard for decades while staying true to themselves without getting gobbled up by a giant publisher, even having to partially crowdfund Divinity Original Sin.
I hope for nothing but the best for them. I am certainly keeping Larian on my radar and I'm greatly anticipating their next game.
this is really well produced for a channel of this size. kudos
@@chriscrosley402 Thanks dude, means a lot! 🙏🏻
I was looking for story driven games these days and hated the direction gaming industry was going because of investors interests of making easy money. But gaming is as much art as it is an industry. But art needs an audiance and real fans. Not just buyers with no feeling.
Couldn’t agree more and in my opinion Larian are one of the very few studios that have this mindset!
Thank you for this wonderful narration ❤.
Thank you so much for watching 💙
Great Mini Doc. Very well done!
Thank you so much 🙏🏻💙
@@VeteranJoystick Your Content and approach speaks for itself my friend, Keep on Keepin On. ;)
I love Larian
They truly are the best!
haha how sven still had hair in the beginning :) time flies!!!
Haha I know, the industry has definitely taken its toll! 😂
Came here from Swen's tweet, amazing video! 👏👏👏
@@a-hunter04 Thank you so much 🙏🏻
Great work with this video, i can’t for what’s next 🙌🏻
Thank you so much 🙏🏻
Excellent stuff what and awesome channel
Thank you 🙏🏻
I loved dinvinity ego draconis , i hope one day they will make a a new game in this franchise
Really cool video!
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it 😊
Love the video!
Thank you 🙏🏻
Great vid
Thank you 🙏🏻
Best current day studio
Couldn’t agree more!
Alright Swen, we love a comeback King.
Long live the king! 👑
Love Baulder’s Gate 3 and Larian even though they’ve ruined my social life. 😂
Haha I know that feeling 😂
3:49 omg what happened to Sven ? 😅
I thought exactly the same haha. We need answers! 😂
A larian StarCraft would be crazy
Attempting to get into the RTS genre was a very veryyyy bold move.
Ah man that would be insane! And I know right, especially at that time with the others massive RTS games that were about!
I enjoyed your video and couldn't stop listening to you. I didn't know all that about Swen. That's a lot of informations thank you very much. Perhaps the video cut too short at the end, and maybe some variation in the music would have been nice. Furthermore, it would be nice to have some break of your speech to create space at some moments. For example, when Swen come with his armor and his potion, using his voice and the original sound of that part would have been great, could add dynamic and a nice touch to your video. But I guess your steady background music and steady voice are creating this hypnotic atmosphere, ah I see now what you did, that's clever :). Anyway, let's go back to my brandnew character in Baldur's Gate 3, in honour mode. He's a noble human fighter with that huge mustache, great sword of fire and 16 Strenght (+3) 14 Dexterity (+2) 14 Constitution (+2) 10/10 Intelligence/Wisdom (0) and 12 Charisma (+1) with persuasion, deception and insight (to kiss Shadowheart of course). Just wait to see him learn music at the Grove, he's going to be fabulous with his lute... and his huge mustache of course!
Hey dude, thank you so much for watching. Bit more importantly, thank you so much for the feedback. I’ve only been making videos for around 6 months or so, so I’m still learning each day. Feedback like this is super helpful 🙏🏻💙
And fun fact, my first character was a human fighter who romanced shadowheart too haha
Larian will become the new blizzard(old version of blizzard). Everything they release is literally top of the line
Definitely. They’ve firmly secured themselves as true legends!
Now i need to play divinity❤
You definitely do! They are both fantastic games 😊
Where you did find that old footage!
Courtesy of Larians channel
I played bg and bg2 back when they launched on cd rom. I waited 1/4 of a lifetime for bg3. I replayed the first two countless times. Ill easily get another 20 years out of bg3.
Especially with the modding community, BG3 will live forever! 🤩
@ Its the one game I couldn’t bear to see done poorly. It was worth the wait.
Agreed I know it's a game I will randomly play again in a few years. Il guessing the quality will still be better then nearly every other game in 10 years. Well unless larian releases another game
Rolling Stone magazine linked 2 of my videos a cpl years back. It helped grow my channel. Maybe Larian's CEO linking yours will help you.
Who knows. The video has been featured in basically every gaming publication in the world, but the views have remained fairly average, so it’s unlikely it’s going to see any more significant growth from it.
I’m just happy Swen watched it tbh!
Sent here from Swen himself
Appreciate you! 🙏🏻
I'd give anything for a cyberpunk RPG from Larian, like Shadowrun.
That would be incredible!
90% of my pc is pirated/not legal {No money excuse} , The only two things on my pc that are legit and i paid for are windows and Baldurs Gate 3, Say's enough that if someone that never pays for games wants to have the game legitimately and buys it.
Hmm.... the term "sacrificing personal time" translates to "the company utilized crunch tactics...."
It’s a standard part of game development unfortunately. Tight deadlines, low budgets etc.
Belgians do it better 😜
With a lot Tencent Money. 😊
Swen Vincke owns 62%, his wife, 8%. Tencent has a minority share of 30%. First rule of capitalism, majority decides. Any idea what funded the acquisition of all these studios Larian needed to grow big enough to make BG3? Tencent! If BG3 had failed, Tencent would have taken all the IP and the studios.
But then BG3 did fine and so did Tencent.
Compare that to eg. Bethesda that sold lock, stock and barrel to Microsoft. Sugar daddy that is worth over 2 Trillion and still they can't make a modern game.
Based on what source?
Larian Studios, owned Swen Vincke, 62%, his wife 8%, Tencent 30%. It might have been a lot of money to get a minority stake of 30%. Larian expanded from 100 to 450+ employees over 7 studios around the world.
First rule of capitalism, majority calls the shots. Just to say that Swen's wife is boss ;-)
I'm a big fan Larian studios. I played the hell out of divinity 1 and 2. I already have 200+ hours on both games. I'm playing it again' for the second time. Will buy baldurs gate once the price reduces. Had big respect for bioware but they downgraded themselves so hard.
I remember the first time I played Divinity OS 1, I was genuinely blown away. Then each game has just got better since. Thinking about starting another playthrough of DOS2 soon!