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Is Fortnite Toxic? An Honest Answer Backed by Data (2026) | TAG
Data suggests Fortnite's reputation for toxicity is more nuanced than commonly perceived, with lower rates of identity-based harassment compared to other competitive shooters. While age-driven trash talk and skill-gap frustration are prevalent, especially in modes like Ranked, Epic Games has implemented moderation tools and default communication settings to mitigate harm, particularly for younger players.
Black Desert adds new barter updates on PC, opens a test server for mobile, and hypes July’s Calpheon Ball
Black Desert on PC has received updates including new barter routes, UI improvements, and Altar of Blood revamps. Black Desert Mobile launched a test server for class remastering and introduced changes to its ranking and Ancient Anvil systems. Console versions also received parity updates with PC, and Pearl Abyss is hyping the upcoming Heidel Ball event.
UK software sales chart for the week ending April 18, 2026 – Tomodachi Life and Pragmata come out swinging
The latest UK software sales chart for the week ending April 18, 2026, sees new releases Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream and Pragmata debut at #1 and #2 respectively. Nintendo Switch accounted for a significant portion of sales for both titles, with Pragmata seeing 13 percent of its sales from the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2.
Crimson Desert's Kliff mocap actor says "what it lacks in narrative it more than makes up for in other…
Crimson Desert's performance capture actor for protagonist Kliff, Trevor McEwan, acknowledges that the game's narrative might be perceived as barebones by some players. However, he believes that other aspects of the open-world adventure compensate for this, and that lore is available for those willing to seek it out.
Crimson Desert is so packed with weird systems and quirks that it can be a struggle to remember them all—which is why we've made a quiz about everything from the stock market to space
This article presents a quiz designed to test players' knowledge of the numerous and often unusual systems within the game Crimson Desert. The quiz covers a range of features, from the in-game stock market to unique mount options and peculiar healing mechanics, highlighting the game's quirky design.
Crimson Desert’s “Other Aspects” Make Up For its Weak Story, Says Performance Capture Artist
Despite acknowledging Crimson Desert's weak story, performance capture artist Trevor McEwan and voice actor Alec Newman highlight the game's strong worldbuilding, lore, and character development as compensating factors. Pearl Abyss also celebrated Crimson Desert selling over 5 million copies worldwide, with the CEO investigating a potential Nintendo Switch port.
Crimson Desert dev thanks you for your patience as it takes a little extra time to "test and polish" its next big patch
Crimson Desert developer Pearl Abyss has announced a delay for its next major update, stating they need more time for testing and polishing. The upcoming patch will introduce features like keyboard/mouse and controller presets, difficulty settings, inventory category tabs, the ability to replay boss fights, respawning enemy outposts, and new outfits. The update size will be larger than previous ones due to distant scenery quality improvements.
Announced, Delayed, Disappeared: The Games Still In Limbo
Numerous video games remain in limbo, with long development cycles and minimal updates causing concern among players. Titles like Beyond Good & Evil 2, The Wolf Among Us 2, and Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic Remake have faced significant delays and development challenges. While some studios offer reassurances, the prolonged uncertainty surrounding these projects leaves their eventual release in doubt.
Crimson Desert’s Difficulty Settings and Distant Scenery Improvements Update Drops This Week
Pearl Abyss is releasing a significant update for Crimson Desert this week, which will include new difficulty settings, inventory category tabs, and improvements to distant scenery quality. The update also adds keyboard/mouse and controller presets, following recent additions like Intel Arc GPU support. Crimson Desert is available on Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC.
Crimson Desert's Next PS5 Patch Could Be Its Biggest Yet
Pearl Abyss is delaying Crimson Desert's next PlayStation 5 patch to ensure thorough testing of significant additions like difficulty settings and inventory management. This update, expected next week, will be larger than previous ones due to distant scenery quality improvements and aims to address player feedback on controls.
Crimson Desert's Next Major Patch Adds Difficulty Settings and Inventory Tabs Next Week
Pearl Abyss is releasing a major patch for Crimson Desert next week that will introduce new difficulty settings and inventory tabs. The developer is taking extra time to ensure the update is thoroughly tested and polished before its release.
I guess I shouldn't be surprised that 43% of you care the most about a game's world when it comes to RPGs
A poll reveals that 43% of RPG players prioritize exploring a game's world above all else. Story and impactful choices followed closely, while combat, characters, and side quests were also significant factors for many. Music was the least prioritized element among respondents.
If you're still battling to get your Arc B-series graphics card to play nicely with Crimson Desert, Intel's…
Intel has released new drivers for its Arc B-series graphics cards that aim to resolve flickering issues in the PC game Crimson Desert. While these drivers address problems for Intel GPUs, full support for the game on Intel hardware will require a patch from developer Pearl Abyss.
7 purrfect games for cat lovers
This article highlights seven video games that cater to cat lovers, featuring titles where players can interact with, care for, or even embody feline characters. Games like Crimson Desert and Assassin's Creed: Shadows offer extensive cat mechanics, while Stray allows players to become a cat in a cyberpunk world. Other titles such as The Talos Principle, Road to Vostok, Cattails: A Wildwood Story, and Night In The Woods also incorporate cats in unique and heartwarming ways.
Japan: Nintendo Switch 2 reigns supreme and Pokemon Pokopia remains No.1
The Nintendo Switch 2 was the best-selling hardware in Japan for the week of April 6-12, 2026, selling over 52,000 units. Pokemon Pokopia for the Nintendo Switch 2 remained the top-selling software. The PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S also saw sales figures reported.
Crimson Desert is 'not a copy of other AAA games' according to The Witcher 3 director — and after my 175 hours of playtime and five million copies sold, it all makes sense
The Witcher 3 director Konrad Tomaszkiewicz praised Crimson Desert for its fresh approach to AAA game design, noting it doesn't copy other titles. Pearl Abyss also announced the game has sold five million copies, with the author adding their own positive experience after 175 hours of playtime. The game's open-world exploration and consistent player count on Steam are highlighted as successes.
Famitsu Sales: 4/6/26 – 4/12/26
Famitsu has released its physical game sales data for Japan for the week of April 6-12, 2026. Pokemon Pokopia for Nintendo Switch 2 remained the top seller, while Starfield for PlayStation 5 was the highest-selling new release. Nintendo Switch 2 led hardware sales, followed by the Nintendo Switch family.
Hundreds of hours in, many Crimson Desert players are only just finding out they've not actually been completing Sanctums properly: "You need to what now"
Many Crimson Desert players are reportedly discovering after hundreds of hours that they have been incorrectly completing Sanctums. Players are finding out that after cleansing and restarting Sanctum devices, an additional step is required to stabilize them and receive power cores for crafting, a detail that many feel was not adequately explained by Pearl Abyss.
Crimson Desert Might Be The Most Ridiculous (And Feature-Packed) Sandbox Yet
Crimson Desert is highlighted as a feature-packed sandbox game with a vast array of activities and discoverable distractions, encouraging player exploration. The game has sold over 5 million units, and developer Pearl Abyss is planning updates including new difficulty modes and summonable mounts, while also addressing an AI scandal.
Crimson Desert is just getting started, even with 5 million copies sold in less than a month
Pearl Abyss announced that its open-world action RPG Crimson Desert has sold over five million copies in less than a month since its March 19 launch. The developer plans to release new content and features, including boss rematches, new difficulty settings, skills, mounts, and outfits, through June. While a portion of the studio is now focused on DokeV, Pearl Abyss is continuing to support Crimson Desert with updates and technical improvements.