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UK software sales chart for the week ending May 2, 2026 – Tomodachi Life rises top the top
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream has claimed the top spot in the UK software sales chart for the week ending May 2, 2026. The chart features a variety of titles from major publishers like Nintendo, Bandai Namco Entertainment, and Electronic Arts, with Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition and EA Sports FC 26 also appearing in the top rankings.
Crimson Desert taught me to be good at stealing – now it's my favorite part of the RPG
The author finds stealing to be a surprisingly enjoyable and lucrative mechanic in the open-world RPG Crimson Desert. Despite initial hesitations, the game's design encourages players to engage in thievery, offering various methods and rewards. This focus on stealing has become a favorite aspect of the game for the author, even overshadowing traditional questing.
Crimson Desert's latest patch will help with your post-game buff build boredom through boss fight do-overs and more
Crimson Desert's latest update introduces new features to enhance the post-game experience for players looking to test their builds. The update includes a Rematch feature allowing players to refight bosses and a Re-blockade system for strongholds, alongside new legendary pets and other quality-of-life improvements.
MMO Week in Review: Guild Wars in your pocket
ArenaNet announced a mobile port of Guild Wars Reforged with cross-progression, coinciding with the game's 21st anniversary. This week also saw Final Fantasy XIV patch 7.5, Pearl Abyss selling EVE Online studio CCP Games to its management, and Star Wars The Old Republic revealing the planet Ryloth for its 8.0 update.
Why Crimson Desert Deserved A Re-Review So Soon
This article discusses the rare decision to re-review Crimson Desert just one month after its initial release, highlighting the significant impact of rapid and effective patches. While the original review scored an 8/10, subsequent updates addressed major issues like clunky controls and UI problems, leading to a revised score. Despite improvements, the narrative and gear systems still present areas for development, but the game is now more recommendable due to its enhanced gameplay experience.
Crimson Desert rolls out huge patch to address end-game combat – here's what's new
Pearl Abyss has released a significant patch for Crimson Desert, introducing new end-game combat features like Rematch and Re-blockade systems in response to player feedback. The update also adds new legendary pets, creatures, and numerous quality-of-life improvements across all platforms, including PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X.
Crimson Desert Patch Adds Rematches for 69 Bosses, Re-Blockades for 23 Forts and Mines, and More
Crimson Desert's latest patch, version 1.05.00, introduces major features like Rematch for bosses and Re-blockade for forts and mines. Players can now re-challenge cleared bosses with scaled stats and must re-liberate forts and mines. The update also adds new legendary animals and creatures, and includes various quality-of-life improvements and bug fixes.
New Crimson Desert update lets you 'rematch' defeated enemies and adds new legendary creatures
Crimson Desert has received a new update introducing a 'rematch' feature that allows players to refight previously defeated bosses with adjusted difficulty. The patch also adds new legendary pets, a disguise shop, and numerous bug fixes, continuing the game's ongoing post-launch support.
Crimson Desert Update 1.05 Adds Rematch Mode, Re-blockade System, and New Creatures
Pearl Abyss has released update 1.05 for Crimson Desert, introducing new features like Rematch Mode and the Re-blockade system, along with new creatures that can be tamed as pets. The update also includes numerous bug fixes and gameplay improvements across combat, controls, UI, and graphics. Crimson Desert is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, and has sold over five million units.
Crimson Desert devs know combat "became less frequent" the more players progressed, so a new patch adds re-blockades and rematches for 69 bosses
Pearl Abyss has released a patch for Crimson Desert that addresses player feedback regarding combat frequency in the open world. The update introduces 'Rematch' and 'Re-blockade' content, allowing players to re-engage with bosses and stronghold fights to maintain a sense of challenge as they progress through the game.
A new Crimson Desert update just fixed its empty world problem, and added two legendary pets
Pearl Abyss has released Crimson Desert update 1.05, addressing player frustrations by adding 'rematch' and 're-blockade' features. The update allows players to re-fight defeated bosses with adjustable difficulty and increases the frequency of stronghold enemy respawns. Additionally, two legendary pets, the Iron Eagle and Hyacinth Macaw, have been introduced, along with other minor improvements and bug fixes.
Crimson Desert Patch 1.05 Live on PS5, Adds Boss Fight Replays and More
Pearl Abyss has released patch 1.05 for Crimson Desert on PlayStation 5, introducing features like Rematches for boss fight replays and Re-Blockades for conquering strongholds again. The update also adds new legendary pets, a new creature, and a shop for disguises.
Crimson Desert Gets Major Patch Designed for Players Who'd Made Pywel Too Peaceful Because They'd Killed All the Enemies
Crimson Desert developer Pearl Abyss has released a major patch (1.05.00) introducing new features for endgame players. This update is specifically designed for those who have cleared the game's world of enemies and are looking for new challenges.
Crimson Desert player finds out-of-bounds village that looks like medieval Red Dead Redemption 2, and now everyone's hoping Pearl Abyss will let us pillage it in a future update
A player exploring out of bounds in Crimson Desert discovered an entire unused village that bears a strong resemblance to Red Dead Redemption 2's starting town, Colter. This discovery has led to player speculation and hope that Pearl Abyss may incorporate this content into future updates for the game.
Crimson Desert Studio Pearl Abyss Sells Eve Online Dev CCP for $120m
Pearl Abyss, the studio behind Crimson Desert and Black Desert Online, has sold Eve Online developer CCP Games for approximately $120 million to CCP CEO Hilma Patterson in a management buyout. The sale aims to improve Pearl Abyss's financial structure and management efficiency, though future collaboration between the two companies is possible. Crimson Desert has been a significant success for Pearl Abyss, selling five million copies.
Kingdom Come Dev Responds To Accusation That It Fired A Dev To Save Money With AI
Warhorse Studios confirmed its use of AI in game development but stated it is not used for final content and not intended to replace human employees. This response comes after an accusation that a translator was fired to cut costs using AI. The studio is hiring new human translators and is also working on a new RPG, potentially a new The Lord of the Rings game.
ESO Creator Praises Crimson Desert for Old School Challenge | HappyGamer
The creator of The Elder Scrolls Online has praised Crimson Desert for its challenging, old-school design that avoids excessive hand-holding. This sentiment sparks debate about the industry's trend towards accessibility versus player-driven discovery. Crimson Desert is set to release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC, with Pearl Abyss aiming for a balance between complexity and focused gameplay.
Pearl Abyss to sell EVE Online studio CCP Games back to its management for 177.132bn Korean won
Pearl Abyss is selling EVE Online's developer, CCP Games, back to its management for 177.132 billion Korean won. CCP Games CEO Hilmar Petursson will lead the management group regaining ownership of the Icelandic studio.
Crimson Desert x Dyenamik Apparel Collection Revealed
Pearl Abyss and Dyenamik have launched a premium apparel collection inspired by the open-world action-adventure game Crimson Desert. The collection, available worldwide on Dyenamik.com, features items like jerseys and hoodies with pricing details and multi-item discounts. Crimson Desert is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and ASUS ROG Ally.
10 Best third-person RPGs to play in 2026
This article ranks the top 10 third-person RPGs available in 2026, highlighting games that excel in gameplay, story, and overall experience. The list includes titles like Fable Anniversary, Dragon Age: Inquisition, Fallout 4, and the newly released Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, offering a diverse range of RPG experiences.
