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‘Crimson Desert’ Has Better Player Retention Than ‘Elden Ring’ So Far
Just because a game is huge, that doesn’t mean that players will stick around necessarily. But they are for Crimson Desert
South Korean prime minister praises Crimson Desert and Pearl Abyss, believes it has opened "new chapter in K-content"
South Korean prime minister Kim Min-seok has praised Pearl Abyss has heaped praise upon the smash success Crimson Desert after its massive launch success.
What is the Desert of Maine? Unique destination blends history, science, and outdoor adventure.
Desert of Maine blends history, science, and outdoor adventure
Stagecoach returns to the desert, driving local business and blending genres
INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) - Stagecoach is back in the Coachella Valley, bringing thousands of country music fans to the desert and delivering a major boost to local businesses. From hotels and restaurants to pop-up bars and local shops, the festival is one of the region’s biggest economic drivers. Business owners say the busy weekend can
Crimson Desert Community Hits Out at 'Gatekeepers' Who Are Looking Down Their Noses at Easy Mode Players
The Crimson Desert community has hit out at "gatekeepers" who are looking down their noses at easy mode players.
Huge and Highly Praised Crimson Desert PS5 Patch Out Now, Difficulty Options and Better Visuals Included
The game's biggest update yet
Crimson Desert Gets Its Biggest Patch Yet, Adds Difficulty Settings, Much-Needed Storage Improvements, and Even Birds as Pets
Crimson Desert developer Pearl Abyss has released update 1.04.00, which makes significant improvements to the game. Chief among them is the addition of difficulty settings, new storage improvements, new pets, keyboard/mouse and controller preset options, new category tabs for the inventory, new skills, improvements to distant scenery quality, and a lot more.
Here’s What’s In Crimson Desert’s Biggest Patch Since Launch
Crimson Desert just unleashed a new patch that is so sprawling it's hard to get through all the notes. So I'm here to pull out the best ones.
Chinese researchers turn desert sand into fertile soil in just 10 months using cyanobacteria
Science News: The researchers at the Shapotou Desert Experimental Research Station in China have developed a revolutionary approach for reversing desertification an.
Steam Beloved RPG Surpasses Even Crimson Desert In Scale, And It's Free
Steam users have a free alternative to Crimson Desert they've been sleeping on.
Crimson Desert's Next Major Patch Adds Difficulty Settings and Inventory Tabs Next Week
Crimson Desert developer Pearl Abyss has said it’s taking the time to make sure it properly tests and polishes the game’s next major patch, which is due out next week. Here's what to expect.
Cultural Fusion Fest welcomes seasonal workers and year-round residents
BAR HARBOR — The third annual Cultural Fusion Fest will take place Thursday, May 14, from 4-7:30 p.m. at the YWCA MDI, 36 Mount Desert St. This free, family friendly
The Most Secret Items In ‘Crimson Desert’ Have Just Been Found
Crimson Desert has many secret items, but these may be the hardest to find so far. Here's how to get them.
April's History Happy Hour is for the birds!
BAR HARBOR — Spring is in the air on Mount Desert Island, and so are the birds. As warblers, raptors, and shorebirds make their way back to the island, MDI
‘Crimson Desert’ Still Isn’t Addressing One Of Its Biggest Problems
There is one Crimson Desert issue that isn’t being discussed, not even for a months-long roadmap, that remains a big issue with the game.
Pilot in Deadly Plane Crash Was Being Filmed for Apple Vision Pro Video
Claire Lomas, a British paraplegic known for overcoming medical trauma to participate in the London Marathon, was being filmed for an Apple Inc. immersive Vision Pro video when she crashed an aircraft in the Jordan desert two years ago.
RFK Jr.'s focus on nutrition misses one main ingredient
Food insecurity, food deserts and structural inequities do not fall evenly across our society. They particularly impact communities of color.
In the Desert, a ‘Cleaning Station’ for Ants
A unique “choreography” between two ant species suggests a distinctive partnership in which one provides a carwash service to the other.
How To Get The Best Shield In ‘Crimson Desert’
The best weapons in Crimson Desert are more like the best Abyss Gears, but for shields? There is one that stands above the rest on its own.
Fast ‘Crimson Desert’ Patch Adds New Moves, Shield Hiding And One Great Feature
There is yet another big Crimson Desert patch live from Pearl Abyss, not even a day after they announced a longer roadmap featuring some of these changes.
New Crimson Desert Patch Just Dropped With Many of the Improvements Pearl Abyss Said Were Due in the Coming Months, and Some It Hadn't Mentioned at All
Just a day after Pearl Abyss’ announcement of the various improvements it said were coming soon to Crimson Desert, we have a new patch that adds many of them already — and even a few changes fans hadn't expected.
Science of seismic proportions
Arizona’s deserts might not be situated on a tectonic plate boundary where geographical activity can cause earthquakes, but that doesn’t make the state immune from the disturbance of tremors.It has been 139 years since Arizona’s strongest recorded earthquake on the Pitaycachi fault struck in 1887. The 7.5 magnitude event, known as the Sonoran Earthquake, took place near the southeastern Arizona-Mexico border.
‘Crimson Desert’ To Add 8 Big Player-Requested Additions Soon
Crimson Desert is listening to players and adding eight big new additions to the game over the next two months or so.
Crimson Desert is getting boss rematches, difficulty settings, and extra skills in upcoming updates
Pearl Abyss has outlined some of the new content and features coming to Crimson Desert in future free updates.
Crimson Desert Dev Confirms Boss Rematches, Hard Difficulty, Enemy Territory Recapture, and a Whole Lot More Is Coming Soon
Crimson Desert developer Pearl Abyss has outlined a number of significant changes coming to the game in the coming months, each addressing various community complaints that were highlighted recently. Here's everything you need to know.
'I'm Still Beyond Confused Why They Didn't Go the Cyberpunk Route' — Crimson Desert Female Character Creator Mod Lets Players Unshackle Themselves From Premade Kliff
One of the major criticisms of Crimson Desert I’ve seen since launch is that it does not let you create your own character. Instead, you’re locked into playing as Kliff, who himself has been criticized for a lack of personality, and two other even less fleshed out playable characters. Well, now, like so many other things with Pearl Abyss’ open world action adventure, there’s a mod for that.
I’ve Killed The Entire Map In ‘Crimson Desert,’ And I Want A Patch To Do It Again
Crimson Desert has an ending, as single player games tend to do, but your combat skills reach a point where you want to keep fighting past that.
After Hundreds of Hours, Some Crimson Desert Players Are Complaining That the World Has Become Too 'Peaceful' Because They've Basically Killed All the Enemies
Crimson Desert has a huge map and lengthy story that will take most players over 100 hours to work their way through, but now Pearl Abyss’ action adventure has been out for a few weeks, some are starting to complain that the open world has become too peaceful — because they’ve killed everyone.
‘Crimson Desert’ Has A Quest You Should Save Rollback To Avoid
Crimson Desert has a lot of quests, but there is one that you should avoid like the plague.
“I couldn’t enjoy it fully until now”: Crimson Desert’s once‑exclusive PS5 mode finally arrives on Xbox — and I’m ready to dive back in
Crimson Desert’s 4K update arrived on PlayStation 5 first, leaving Xbox Series X users waiting, with Pearl Abyss declining to explain the temporary lack of parity.
Crimson Desert patch now available
Pearl Abyss has rolled out another patch for Crimson Desert, adding in the Headgear Visibility option to give you a bet…
Crimson Desert on PS5 Pro: 30fps Quality Mode Gets A Big Image Quality Upgrade
PSSR Native AA looks much better, but can impact performance.
For All the Talk About Crimson Desert, Nothing Beats MLB The Show on the US PS5 Chart
Home run
High Desert Stampede returns to Redmond with rodeo and entertainment
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- One of Central Oregon’s signature events has returned for another action-packed year at the Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center. The High Desert Stampede is gearing up to bring rodeo, live entertainment, and community traditions back to Redmond, drawing world-champion competitors and crowds from across the region. It's known for its
Home-Delivered Groceries Boost Heart Health In Food Deserts, Study Says
By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterWEDNESDAY, April 1, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Home-delivered groceries can help people who live in food deserts improve their heart health, a new study says. Black adults experienced a significant reduction in both blood pressure and cholesterol after receiving ...
4 shows to see in the Coachella Valley this weekend
John Legend will perform on Saturday, April 4, at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino in Indio.
Mojave Desert venues are packed with live shows for the next two weeks
Mojave Desert venues roll out Latin pop, rock, boxing and free community events from late March through mid‑April.
Turns out Crimson Desert's lead voice actor was as confused by the game's disjointed story as some players
Crimson Desert voice actor Alec Newman has explained what happened behind the scenes when voicing lead protagonist Kliff.
Crimson Desert Voice Actor Had To Fight For His Character’s Story
‘It’s very, very hard to play 150 hours with somebody who doesn’t give anything away ever,’ said actor Alec Newman
‘Crimson Desert’ Patch Notes: New Mounts, Glide Stamina, Faster Loading And More
Pearl Abyss just released a new patch for Crimson Desert, continuing its tradition of rapid-fire, quite substantive patches that keep hitting the game. Here's what's new
Review: Crimson Desert PC: Changing Just One Setting Dramatically Boosts Frame-Rate
The optimised settings collection.
SAMHSA advisory addresses ways to close care gaps in behavioral health service deserts
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration has released an advisory examining innovative solutions to close gaps in behavioral health care deserts.
Pearl Abyss boss admits the studio "could have done a better job" with Crimson Desert's totally underwhelming story
Pearl Abyss' CEO has addressed widespread disappointment with Crimson Desert's story.
Pearl Abyss CEO Addresses ‘Disappointment’ In Crimson Desert’s Story
Crimson Desert has a great sandbox but a lackluster story, so much so that the CEO has addressed the problem with shareholders.
Crimson Desert dev has started R&D on a Nintendo Switch 2 version
Crimson Desert developer Pearl Abyss comments on the possibility of a Nintendo Switch 2 version.
Scientists stunned as Mars dust storms blast water into space
Mars may look like a frozen desert today, but new evidence suggests its watery past didn’t simply fade away quietly—it may have been blasted into space by powerful dust storms. Scientists have discovered that even relatively small, localized storms can hurl water vapor high into the atmosphere, where it breaks apart and escapes.
Crimson Desert studio Pearl Abyss's share prices stabilize as sales top 3 million
Crimson Desert developer Pearl Abyss has seen its share price stabilize after confirming the new action-adventure game …
Crimson Desert's Pearl Abyss regains investor confidence as it continues to move beyond launch day woes
After a rocky start, Pearl Abyss and Crimson Desert are regaining some lost confidence from investors.
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The Crimson Desert Vibes Are Rebounding After Wobbly Launch
Also: Dragon's Dogma 2's journey might not be over
Crimson Desert sells another 1m, as Pearl Abyss pledges more fixes to address launch day struggles
Crimson Desert has sold another 1m copies since Friday.
‘Crimson Desert’ Reviews Go From 51% To 80% Positive In Four Days
Crimson Desert reviews have flipped on their heads once players experienced more of the game and the developer dropped a huge patch.
New ‘Crimson Desert’ Patch Fixes Storage, Combat, Controls, Bosses, Fast Travel
A new Crimson Desert patch has fixed many of the game's biggest issues not even a week after launch. They really transform the game.
Crimson Desert Steam Reviews Jump to 'Mostly Positive' as Latest Patch Makes Significant Improvements
Crimson Desert Steam reviews are improving, moving up from ‘mixed’ to ‘mostly positive’ on Valve’s platform as developer Pearl Abyss releases game-changing updates.
Today's hefty Crimson Desert patch includes "beginning of improvements" to keyboard and mouse controls, plus much more
Pearl Abyss has detailed a rather chunky patch for Crimson Desert, after its launch last week was marred by multiple issues and AI controversies.
Crimson Desert now launches on Intel Arc, Pearl Abyss changes course
Pressure matters: Crimson Desert now boots on Intel Arc, full optimization still pending Pearl Abyss has changed its position on Intel Arc support in
Crimson Desert Update Makes Control Improvements, Eases The Difficulty
Crimson Desert's latest update introduces early player-driven improvements, including new storage options, combat balance tweaks, and expanded fast travel.
Crimson Desert March 23 Update 1.00.03 Released
Pearl Abyss has just released Title Update 1.00.03 for Crimson Desert and shared its full patch notes.
Crimson Desert developer apologizes and promises to replace AI-generated art
Pearl Abyss announced a comprehensive audit of its in-game assets and will replace any AI-generated content.
Crimson Desert admits it used generative AI for "early-stage iteration" and apologises AI images were not replaced before release
Crimson Desert developer Pearl Abyss has responded to claims its latest game used AI to generate images, admitting "2D …
Crimson Desert Dev Breaks Silence Admitting AI Art Was Used
Developers Pearl Abyss apologize for their inclusion and promises to replace its slop with new art.
Does the Crimson Desert AI art controversy matter?
Gamers debate as more AI accusations emerge.
Crimson Desert Hears Your Complaints And Will Fix The Controls
Pearl Abyss says its listening to Crimson Desert players' complaints about the complicated controls and will patch in new options ASAP.
Crimson Desert Dev Promises Patch to Address 'Discomfort Many Players Have Experienced With the Controls,' Apologizes for Awful Keyboard and Mouse Experience
Crimson Desert developer Pearl Abyss has issued a message to players addressing complaints around the game’s controls, which have been widely criticized.
Crimson Desert Dev to Patch PS5 RPG's 'Uncomfortable' Controls
Apologises for launch day issues
Kaiser Health Care unions ratify new contracts
LOS ANGELES, Cali. (KESQ) — After months of negations, including multiple strikes, UNAC/UHCP health care professionals have voted to ratify new contracts with Kaiser Permanente. During this negotiation period, union members walked off the job in January in what became the longest open-ended strike by nurses and health care professionals in U.S. history, lasting nearly
Crimson Desert Players Debate If The Game Secretly Uses AI Art
One painting shows off a terrifying convention of weird-looking centaurs
Crimson Desert developers "doing our utmost" to respond to its various launch issues, as game still passes huge one-day sales milestone
Crimson Desert - the ambitious single player RPG spin-off from Pearl Abyss - has sold through 2m copies following its release.
Baffling Crimson Desert Images Have Ignited A Generative AI Controversy
Did the developers mean to depict mushy-faced warriors atop many-limbed horses, or is generative AI simply back at it again?
After weeks of hype, Crimson Desert debuts to high player counts but "Mixed" Steam reviews, citing "disjointed graphics", lovable cats, "awful" UI and more
Pearl Abyss' single player RPG spin-off Crimson Desert released last night, and has had a rocky debut.
"I genuinely thought my controller wasn't working" - Crimson Desert players are getting so annoyed with its clunky controls they're asking for launch day refunds
Crimson Desert is out, and players are already having issues with the game's controls.
Crimson Desert Day One Update Goes Live in Full on PC, in Part on Console — Check Out the Patch Notes
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.” Check out the patch notes.
Crimson Desert’s Metacritic Score Leads To 30% Pearl Abyss Stock Drop
Crimson Desert's Metacritic score was not what investors wanted to see, leading to a big stock drop, fair or not.
'Apparently Not Good Enough for Investors' — Crimson Desert Publisher Stock Price Plunges Nearly 30% Amid 78 Metacritic Score
Pearl Abyss, publisher and developer of Crimson Desert, has seen its stock price plunge nearly 30% in what is seen as a reaction to review scores.
Crimson Desert studio Pearl Abyss sees share price plummet by nearly 30% after first reviews arrive
The visually stunning adventure game isn’t reviewing as well as the market had hoped…
Pearl Abyss shares tumble after Crimson Desert fails to meet expectations
Pearl Abyss' shares dropped by nearly 30 percent after reviews for Crimson Desert went live last night.
Crimson Desert Devs Share Price Crashes Following Review Scores Reveal
Crimson Desert's review scores have been revealed, leading to a crashing share price for Pearl Abyss as investors get shaky.
Don't Expect Crimson Desert Xbox Series X or S Gameplay Footage Before Launch
Crimson Desert developer and publisher Pearl Abyss won’t show gameplay footage of the Xbox Series X and S version ahead of its March 19 release date.
$900 million proposal aims to end decades-long healthcare desert in South Fulton
This Week in Gaming (Week 12)
Welcome to week 12 and a jam cram packed week of rather big new releases. We kick off this week with a AAA release which is an open-world action-adventure that supposedly takes place in a desert, yet apparently not at all. This is followed by a very blocky looking RPG, several deadly sins, a cube of...
‘We want Mikie Sherrill to save our hospital.’ N.J. community’s final rallying cry for health care.
Mayor James Solomon said Jersey City will be left a health care desert if the ER is allowed to close Saturday as planned.
Crimson Desert Specs For PC, Console, And Other Platforms Revealed
Pearl Abyss lets players know how powerful their machine of choice needs to be to run its open-world RPG.
Gemstone-filled river and striped mountain ridge form massive 'Y' in China's revitalized desert
A 2025 satellite photo shows a giant "Y" in the middle of the Taklamakan Desert, where a verdant river and a lengthy "red-white mountain" meet. The intersecting features are also home to an eighth-century fort that was chock-full of ancient artifacts.
Center for Rural Pa. finds state's maternity health desert growing, as 23 counties are without labor and delivery hospital units
According to the Center for Rural Pennsylvania, nearly half of the state’s rural counties do not have hospitals with labor and delivery units. This reflects a nationwide trend of hospitals closing specialized service lines such as obstetrics.
Desert Double at Phoenix: Lead Keeps Changing Down the Stretch; Palou Wrecks
The INDYCAR circuit hits Phoenix Raceway with the Good Ranchers 250 on Saturday. Here are live updates from the desert showdown!
Joey Logano Looking Forward To Broadcast Featuring 'Ridiculous' INDYCAR Speed
Joey Logano is switching gears this weekend for the Desert Double in Phoenix, and the speed he's seen so far is "ridiculous."
Free Play Days – Call of Duty Black Ops 7, Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, FBC: Firebreak and Black Desert
Free Play Days - enjoy Call of Duty Black Ops 7, Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, FBC: Firebreak and Black Desert this weekend.
Restaurant in 29 Palms says war in Iran has impacted its business
TWENTYNINE PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – As the potential for an American ground invasion of Iran remains in question, uncertainty looms in the High Desert. The City of Twentynine Palms is closely intertwined with their Marine neighbors to the north, just five miles away from downtown. Among the people who live and work in the area,
"I'm sick of having to repeat myself" - Crimson Desert PR shuts down accusations it's "hiding" console footage ahead of immanent launch
Crimson Desert's marketing director is "sick of having to repeat" himself, as some express concern Pearl Abyss is "hiding" console footage of the upcoming game.
Crimson Desert's Will Powers Says Pearl Abyss Is Trying to Avoid Overhyping the Game So Players Don't Think It's 'the Second Coming'
IGN's big Crimson Desert interview.
"We're Not Hiding Anything," Crimson Desert Rep Says As Players Demand Console Footage
There has been a lack of console footage for Crimson Desert.
Is Sahara Desert dust secretly feeding the Amazon? The science behind a 10,000-mile journey
Science News: New NASA-led research reveals Saharan dust transports phosphorus to the Amazon, forming a 10,000-mile atmospheric river that helps sustain rainforest health. Learn how CALIPSO data links Africa's dust to the rainforest's vitality.
The 10 Open-World Games Everyone’s Waiting for in 2026
2026 will be packed with massive open-world games, and these upcoming titles will be among the year's biggest releases of any genre.
Crimson Desert's BlackSpace Engine: Rich On RT Without Compromising Performance
Our first look leaves us hungry for more.
FOX Sports' Clint Bowyer To Take Ride of Lifetime at Phoenix
The FOX NASCAR analyst and NASCAR champion will lead the field to green Saturday, March 7 at the 1-mile desert oval.
Humans and Neanderthals interbred — but it was mostly male Neanderthals and female humans who coupled up, study finds
A preference for pairings between male Neanderthals and female Homo sapiens may answer the question of why there are "Neanderthal deserts" in human chromosomes.
Democrats decry meager medical care for detainees in funding fight
Fernando Viera Reyes needed a biopsy for possible prostate cancer when the Trump administration sent him to an immigration detention center in California’s Mojave Desert.