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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.
Slay the Spire II Update 0.103.2 Overhauls Balance, Ascension, and Systems
Mega Crit has released update 0.103.2 for Slay the Spire II, incorporating a month of beta changes. This patch redesigns Ascension 6, adjusts shop mechanics, improves map generation, and reworks character balance for The Ironclad, The Silent, The Regent, and The Necrobinder. The update also introduces visual enhancements, a new Badge system, reworked leaderboards, and numerous bug fixes for PC via Steam.
The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales details Age of Magic
The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales details its 'Age of Magic' era, a golden age of technological advancement driven by magic. The article introduces characters like Fausta and Marnie from the Formanit Institute, and Hildebrandt and Ikarus from the Forthewor Institute and nobility, respectively. It also outlines game systems including weapon and Magicite enhancements, and minigames unlocked through Faie's magic lessons.
The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales details Age of Magic
Square Enix has released new details for The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales, focusing on the 'Age of Magic' era. The update introduces new characters like Fausta and Hildebrandt, details weapon and Magicite enhancements, and highlights minigames such as Faie's Magic Lessons. The game is scheduled for release on Nintendo Switch on June 18, 2026.
Enshrouded details major changes to its skill tree and gear systems arriving in Update 8
The survival sandbox game Enshrouded is set to receive significant changes in Update 8, focusing on its skill tree and gear systems. The skill tree has been rebuilt with new nodes, adjusted positions, and a focus on quicker unlocks. Gear updates include the return of perks, new class-specific benefits, and an upgrade system for armor and shields, with rarity determining perk and upgrade slots. Skill points will be reset upon the update's release.
ZeniMax issues clarity on how ESO’s Tamriel Tomes will work as it gets closer to Update 50
ZeniMax Online Studios has provided clarifications on the Tamriel Tomes reward system in The Elder Scrolls Online's upcoming Update 50. The changes address player feedback regarding Season transition mechanics, including how excess Tome Points will be converted to gold and a one-time refund option for unspent points. Update 50 will also introduce quality-of-life improvements for Weekly Challenges and UI elements.
WoW Factor: The view from endgame in World of Warcraft Midnight
This analysis examines the endgame systems of World of Warcraft: Midnight, comparing it favorably to The War Within in areas like delves and raids, but criticizing new features like Prey for repetitiveness and Nightmare difficulty. The article also notes a slower leveling experience and a perceived lack of player engagement with the new housing system, ultimately categorizing Midnight as an 'okay, not great' expansion.
EverQuest Legends introduces new video series that promises deep-dives into systems
Developer Game Jawn has launched a new video series called 'Insights' for EverQuest Legends, with new episodes releasing weekly. The first episode introduces the game and its features, while upcoming installments will delve into systems such as multiclassing, zone difficulty, item merging, and loadouts.
Kyoto Xanadu details more characters, battle system
Falcom has released new details and screenshots for their upcoming action RPG, Kyoto Xanadu. The update introduces new characters and elaborates on the game's battle system. The character Lear was specifically highlighted.
Soulframe deep-dives the systems, weapons, and art revealed for its Preludes 14 test phase
Digital Extremes has released a recap of Soulframe's Preludes 14 test phase, detailing new systems, weapons, and art. The update includes a new quest line, pact abilities, various rapier weapons, and previews of activities like fallen skycastles and the Mirifuir siege. Further changes involve manual rune activation, joinery tweaks, and the addition of four new weapon types.
Pax Dei’s spring kitchen sink update with dueling, better resource spawning, and hidable helmets
The sandbox MMORPG Pax Dei has received its spring update, introducing a dueling system that allows consensual PvP combat without the risks of full PvP. The patch also includes improvements to resource spawning, the ability to hide helmets and weapons, and optimizations to the building system.
World of Warcraft improves its new Prey system and gives out free WoW Classic flying mounts
Blizzard Entertainment has updated World of Warcraft's Prey system, increasing journey progress points to address player feedback and improve access to Nightmare Mode. Additionally, players can obtain a free Voidfeather Dragonhawk flying mount on Burning Crusade Classic servers by completing the Midnight intro scenario before May 15th.
Can you store items in Crimson Desert?
Crimson Desert currently lacks functional item storage, despite the presence of decorative cabinets and chests. While players start with 50 inventory slots that can be expanded, the game's numerous crafting and upgrade systems quickly fill them. Pearl Abyss has confirmed that item storage will be added in a future update, but its exact release timeline is unknown.
Lord of the Rings Online restructures its Monster Play PvP reward track
Lord of the Rings Online is restructuring its Monster Play PvP reward track with Update 47.1, aligning its duration and release cadence with the Legendary Item reward track. The Monster Play track will now feature 100 levels and associated rewards, with the ability for players to purchase previously missed items.
Lost Ark is planning another server merge in May and tweaking hell keys in Paradise
Amazon has announced upcoming changes for Lost Ark, including a server merge planned for May across North American and European regions. Additionally, the developers are removing the 1580 Hell Keys from the Paradise system due to low player usage, as progression events now automatically grant higher-tier keys.
Pantheon’s ability loadouts, coming in this week’s update, are meant to be ‘free-form and intuitive’
Visionary Realms is releasing an ability loadout system for Pantheon this week, allowing players to swap between four pre-set configurations outside of combat. This feature aims to provide a more intuitive and free-form approach to managing abilities, complementing the upcoming Combat and Progression Update. The patch was delayed from last week due to a critical bug.