The article discusses a promotional video featuring actors Elijah Wood and Sean Astin playing the video game Baldur’s Gate 3 with Larian Studios CEO Swen Vincke. The video was published on the studio’s YouTube channel on Christmas Eve and showcases Wood and Astin playing characters in the game. Wood’s character exhibits sadistic tendencies, while Astin tries to play the angel on his shoulder. The video follows an alternate path through the game’s narrative and involves a wizard, an evil artifact, spiders, and a cathartic shove from one of the actors. The article also mentions the success of Baldur’s Gate 3 at The Game Awards and The Golden Joystick awards, as well as the impact of the game on Dungeons & Dragons. Additionally, it discusses Wood’s appearance in an advertisement for Magic: The Gathering’s Tales of Middle-earth and the brief bidding craze on booster pack boxes for a collectible card featured in the ad. Overall, the article highlights the promotional video featuring Wood and Astin, the success of Baldur’s Gate 3, and Wood’s involvement in other gaming-related promotions.
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Elijah Wood and Sean Astin indulge a dark urge while playing Baldur’s Gate 3 together
