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Crimson Desert: Dragon Stone Chamber Puzzle Solution
This guide provides a solution for the Dragon Stone Chamber puzzle in Crimson Desert. While the game's story is delivered slowly, the core gameplay loop of exploration and puzzle-solving is highlighted as a primary draw, comparable to titles like Elden Ring and Minecraft.
6 Games Leaving Xbox Game Pass on April 15, Including GTA V and Eiyuden Chronicle
Grand Theft Auto V and Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes are among the games leaving Xbox Game Pass on April 15. Players are also discussing the performance and side quest design in Stellar Blade, with some praising its quality while others debate its review scores from publications like EDGE.
Crimson Desert: Traces of Intruder Quest Guide
This guide for Crimson Desert focuses on the 'Traces of Intruder' quest, acknowledging that while the game's narrative is slow-paced, it can become engaging over time. The article highlights that players may be drawn to Crimson Desert for its exploration elements, similar to games like Elden Ring and Valheim.
Xbox FanFest: Going on Tour for a 25th Anniversary Celebration
Xbox is embarking on a 25th Anniversary Celebration Tour for FanFest, visiting various locations. The article touches upon the importance of story in games, using titles like Elden Ring and The Legend of Zelda as examples, but ultimately focuses on Crimson Desert's slow-paced narrative and its appeal as an exploration-based game similar to Minecraft and Valheim.
Pokémon Pokopia players recreate Resident Evil's Racoon City and more
Players of Pokémon Pokopia are showcasing impressive user-generated content, including recreations of Raccoon City from Resident Evil 2 and Rito Village from The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. The game's creative freedom, similar to Minecraft, has contributed to its strong sales, with Nintendo announcing 2.2 million copies sold in its first four days.
Crimson Desert players are speed-gliding using this "game changer" of a trick that may or may not be a bug:…
Players of Crimson Desert have discovered a "game-changing" trick that significantly increases gliding speed and distance, which many believe to be an unintended bug. While some players are pleading with developer Pearl Abyss not to patch the exploit, others anticipate it will be fixed due to its overpowered nature and potential conflict with the game's design.
Crimson Desert is "opposite" to most open-world games because the "magic kicks in" later, says Arkane Lyon boss: "Might be why so many find investing time in it rewarding"
Arkane Lyon studio director Dinga Bakaba believes Crimson Desert's slower early-game pacing, which introduces new mechanics gradually, is key to its rewarding player experience. He contrasts this with games that front-load content, suggesting Crimson Desert's 'friction' makes it 'sticky' in an era of fast consumption. While some players find this approach engaging, others prefer games like The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.
Former Overwatch lead Jeff Kaplan has "over 5,000 hours" in Rust and calls it "the pinnacle of PvP games," but his own survival game takes cues from World of Warcraft
Former Overwatch lead Jeff Kaplan expressed his deep admiration for Rust, calling it the "pinnacle of PvP games" after accumulating over 5,000 hours of playtime. While his new survival game, The Legend of California, draws inspiration from the genre, it will focus more on base-building and open-world multiplayer elements reminiscent of World of Warcraft, rather than Rust's intense PvP.
Every Game Getting "Switch 2 Edition" Enhanced Versions
Nintendo is releasing "Switch 2 Edition" enhanced versions of numerous existing and upcoming Nintendo Switch games, alongside new titles for the Nintendo Switch 2. Many of these enhanced versions offer upgrades such as improved resolution, frame rates, and new features, with some available as paid upgrades for existing owners. Free updates will also be provided for some titles, and specific Zelda titles will offer free upgrades to Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack members.
Games Inbox: Will there be a Super Smash Bros. movie?
Readers discuss the possibility of a Super Smash Bros. movie following cameos in the Mario movie, and debate the rising costs of game development and the impact of review embargoes. Other topics include the narrative of Life Is Strange: Reunion and the mechanics of Crimson Desert.
Former Overwatch lead Jeff Kaplan says he wants to put "Rust-like mechanics" in his new survival game "someday," but for now base-building is more like "Valheim and Subnautica"
Jeff Kaplan, former lead of Overwatch, is developing a Wild West survival game called The Legend of California with his studio Kintsugiyama. While he intends to add Rust-like PvP mechanics to optional servers in the future, the current base-building system is more akin to Valheim and Subnautica, focusing on utility and aesthetics rather than defense.
Review: Crimson Desert (PS5) - A Generational Open World Buried in Early Access Cruft
Crimson Desert is an ambitious open-world action RPG for PlayStation 5 that offers a vast and dynamic world but is hampered by an impenetrable early game and a lack of quality-of-life features, feeling akin to an early access release. Despite its flaws, the game's depth in exploration, combat, and various systems is compelling, though technical performance on the base PS5 is significantly problematic, requiring post-release support.
Nintendo Sound Clock: Alarmo adds support for Super Mario Bros. Wonder
Nintendo Sound Clock: Alarmo has received a new update adding support for Super Mario Bros. Wonder. Players can access this free update by connecting to the internet and linking their Nintendo Account. This marks the first new theme since October, when Kirby and the Forgotten Land was added.
Random: Breath Of The Wild's Rito Village Looks Incredible In Pokémon Pokopia
A player named moyashi has recreated Rito Village and Divine Beast Vah Medoh from The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild within the game Pokémon Pokopia. The detailed build accurately replicates the scale and elements of the original locations, including day and night variations.
Nintendo Misses Out On Top 10 In Metacritic's 16th Annual Game Publisher Rankings
Metacritic's 16th annual Game Publisher Rankings for 2025 show Square Enix taking the top spot, with Nintendo improving to 12th place. Despite releasing more games and having titles score 90 or above, Nintendo's average score was impacted by lower-rated Switch 2 exclusives.
Metacritic’s 16th annual game publisher rankings released, Nintendo ranks #12
Metacritic has released its 16th annual publisher rankings, with Nintendo improving to the 12th position from 22nd in the previous year. The company's performance was notably boosted by the continued success of its past titles, including The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.
Even the Crimson Desert marketing lead with 400 hours in the open-world game is stunned to learn this neat cooking tip:…
Even after 400 hours in Crimson Desert, the game's marketing lead is still discovering hidden features, such as using sunlight for cooking. This highlights the depth of the open-world sandbox and the potential for community-driven discoveries. The article also draws parallels to the subtle secrets found in games like The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.
Crimson Desert is a questionable RPG but an excellent medieval life sim, and I fed Kliff bugs for 5 hours to prove it
Crimson Desert, while a questionable action RPG, excels as a medieval life simulator where players can engage in activities like hunting, gathering, and crafting. The game's narrative is weak, but its open world provides a fun playground for emergent gameplay, allowing players to create their own stories through mundane tasks and interactions with NPCs.
On the Radar with Crimson Desert – adventuring through this ambitious and massive open world
Crimson Desert, an ambitious open-world action RPG from Pearl Abyss, is making a significant impact with its massive scale and genre-blending mechanics. While not always cohesive, its best moments evoke comparisons to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Assassin's Creed Shadows, and Dragon's Dogma 2. The game offers a vast sandbox experience with extensive customization options for skills and weapons, prompting reflection on the future of the open-world genre.
Nintendo cuts Switch 2 production by 30% due to low Western demand
Nintendo has reportedly cut production of the Nintendo Switch 2 by up to 30% due to weaker-than-expected demand in Western markets. The company is now targeting four million units for the current quarter instead of six million. This reduction is attributed to rising console prices and broader economic factors impacting consumer spending on electronics.
