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Pragmata Is the Perfect Game to Play After Crimson Desert

Pragmata Is the Perfect Game to Play After Crimson Desert

Expansive open worlds are great and all, but sometimes, a compelling, linear adventure that's finished in a dozen hours is ideal.

Crimson Desert Is That Rare Big Game Whose First Impressions Already Feel Outdated

Crimson Desert Is That Rare Big Game Whose First Impressions Already Feel Outdated

There’s an interesting layer to Crimson Desert’s recovery that we think deserves a second look owing to how it influences modern gaming’s ability to let titles evolve past their launch builds - ...

Pragmata Is Exactly Why AAA Games Don’t Need To Drag On

Pragmata Is Exactly Why AAA Games Don’t Need To Drag On

Pragmata may not define the genre, but rave reviews and player buzz show it has left a real mark.

Everyone’s Waiting for GTA 6, But Many Are Still Not Ready for Crimson Desert

Everyone’s Waiting for GTA 6, But Many Are Still Not Ready for Crimson Desert

Rockstar’s highly-anticipated offering is sure to hog the spotlight this year, but Crimson Desert has managed to craft an experience that’s going to be at the back of our minds even as our eyes ar...

Crimson Desert’s Success Reveals the Importance of Imperfections in Gaming

Crimson Desert’s Success Reveals the Importance of Imperfections in Gaming

With over five million sales and counting, Crimson Desert is a testament to the appeal of audacious, albeit rough gameplay.

Why Pragmata Could End Up Dividing Players

Why Pragmata Could End Up Dividing Players

Symbiotic dual-protagonists, mentally demanding combat, and potential for philosophical meanderings mean Pragmata could divide opinions.

Crimson Desert Recaptures the PS3-Era Magic of Gaming

Crimson Desert Recaptures the PS3-Era Magic of Gaming

There’s something decidedly old-school about the way Crimson Desert approaches its experience, and it feels like a welcome return to the kind of gaming many of us grew up with.

Cyberpunk 2077 Isn’t Done Yet, and PS5 Pro Proves It

Cyberpunk 2077 Isn’t Done Yet, and PS5 Pro Proves It

Despite no more story DLC or regular content updates, CD Projekt RED continues to support the beloved RPG, over five years later.

Why the Exact Same Things Make Starfield Brilliant to Some and Boring to Others

Why the Exact Same Things Make Starfield Brilliant to Some and Boring to Others

With Bethesda’s latest space-faring RPG making its way to the PS5, we’re expecting the debates around its quality to surface once again. Here’s why both sides matter.

Starfield in 2026: Finally Fixed or Still Falling Short?

Starfield in 2026: Finally Fixed or Still Falling Short?

Free Lanes may not have turned this into Starfield 2.0, but it does bring the space-faring RPG much closer to Bethesda's vision.

Crimson Desert’s Late Game Is Hurt by One Massive Flaw

Crimson Desert’s Late Game Is Hurt by One Massive Flaw

Sweeping through Pywel and eliminating all potential threats can feel great but what about when things feel a little too peaceful?

Crimson Desert’s First Region Is Almost Too Good To Leave

Crimson Desert’s First Region Is Almost Too Good To Leave

The rest of Pywel beckons, but Hernand has had us firmly in its grasp as we tried to ensure everybody in it is as happy as they can be with Kliff and the Greymanes.

Is Grand Theft Auto 6 the Most Expensive Game Ever Made?

Is Grand Theft Auto 6 the Most Expensive Game Ever Made?

According to public records in the UK, Rockstar North's magnum opus is already far above the competition in terms of costs.

Has Crimson Desert Become Too Easy?

Has Crimson Desert Become Too Easy?

With all the changes and quality of life features knocking the difficulty down, is it time for the developer to introduce Hard Mode?

Road to Vostok Could Be the Next S.T.A.L.K.E.R.-Like Obsession

Road to Vostok Could Be the Next S.T.A.L.K.E.R.-Like Obsession

With this feature, we will be taking a look at Road to Vostok and how it might just end up being the dream game for fans of GSC Game World's S.T.A.L.K.E.R. series.

Resident Evil Code Veronica Remake – The Biggest Rumored Details You Should Know

Resident Evil Code Veronica Remake – The Biggest Rumored Details You Should Know

Reports and rumors surrounding a Resident Evil Code: Veronica remake have been piling up for a while now, and in this feature, we’ll be breaking down the biggest clues and findings so far.

Samson May Catch People off Guard

Samson May Catch People off Guard

Liquid Swords might have a title like no other on their hands, with gameplay that could challenge both your brains and brawn as you make your way through Tyndalston’s streets.

Why Crimson Desert’s Story Feels So Disjointed

Why Crimson Desert’s Story Feels So Disjointed

Kliff’s adventures with the Greymanes and his quest to uncover the mysteries of The Abyss haven’t really landed as well as they could have, but does that mean its story is a complete failure?

Why Saying Crimson Desert Is “Boring” Early On Misses the Point

Why Saying Crimson Desert Is “Boring” Early On Misses the Point

Crimson Desert does take its time to get some momentum going but that doesn’t mean it’s devoid of an engaging gameplay loop altogether.

Dying Light: The Beast – Why Now Is the Right Time to Return to Castor Woods

Dying Light: The Beast – Why Now Is the Right Time to Return to Castor Woods

A new persistent world mode with scarcer resources encourages a far more methodical playstyle but that's only the start.