Cards on the table: I love Crimson Desert. And despite the mixed response it’s getting from critics (check out our review in progress for the official IGN take), make no mistake, there is a lot here to love. Like, a lot. Too much, arguably. Which is why our review isn’t finished yet, on top of … Read more
Ubisoft has reflected on the legacy of Assassin’s Creed Shadows, a year on from the samurai blockbuster’s launch. Shadows arrived exactly a year ago today, following its high-profile delay and various pre-release controversies. The game was followed by a major expansion last fall, and a Switch 2 version right before Christmas. But, earlier this month, … Read more
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 publisher Focus Entertainment and developer Saber Interactive have issued an apology to disgruntled fans over the game’s controversial $5 Voice Pack DLC, making it free for all and offering refunds to customers. The debut chapter voice pack sparked Space Marine 2’s first proper backlashwith some even accusing Focus and Saber … Read more
Over the past few years, PC games have been facing an optimization problem. Leaning heavily on upscaling solutions like Nvidia’s DLSS and AMD’s FSR, developers have been releasing ultra-detailed games, and hoping that these technologies will help mitigate the performance cost. Crimson Desert is a bit different, though. While Crimson Desert is genuinely a beautiful … Read more
Crimson Desert has launched across all platforms, and with it comes a day one update that makes some significant improvements to the game, some balance changes, and various fixes. Pearl Abyss recommended players download the patch “for the best experience.” In patch notes published to the Crimson Desert websitedeveloper Pearl Abyss outlined update 1.00.02, which … Read more
The debut game from developer Sunset Visitor, 1000xResist, took us by surprise in 2024 and gained notoriety for its thought-provoking story and striking art direction. It was born out of a small independent team with a theater background that then turned to games as a creative outlet, and used inspirations such as NieR:Automata and Neon … Read more
Crimson Desert looks set to hit big Steam concurrent player numbers after it broke into the top three most-played games on Valve’s platform just minutes after launch. Pearl Abyss’ hotly anticipated open world action game had looked set for a huge launch, given it was at the top of the Steam sales chart and had … Read more
Nvidia revealed DLSS 5 earlier this week, working neural rendering into its AI technology suite for graphics cards. The company claimed that game developers were on board, despite some of the drastic changes it seems to make to the game’s aesthetic – especially Resident Evil 5. Both Assassins Creed Shadows and Resident Evil Requiem were … Read more
Ah, spring. A glorious season. My allergies are flaring up, sure, but it’s going to be 80 degrees here today after several days of below freezing temperatures. Strawberry plants are popping up in my garden and there are buds on the cherry tree. I’m not playing Animal Crossing: New Horizons regularly anymore, so I don’t … Read more
