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from Screen Rant | May 8, 2026
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The head of publishing at Pearl Abyss addresses the lack of a post-launch roadmap for Crimson Desert and the success of its live feedback approach.
from GameRant (Written by Derek Nichols) | May 8, 2026
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Crimson Desert's Recent Updates Were Not Planned But "Based On Feedback"
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Skyrim Meets Valheim In Huge Free Open-World RPG
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from Screen Rant | May 8, 2026
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Clair Obscur Unveils Official New Anniversary Release
Clair Obscur just announced a stunning official new anniversary release.
from Screen Rant | May 8, 2026
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Persona 30th Anniversary Collection Now Available For Pre-Order
In honor of Persona's 30th anniversary, iam8bit and ATLUS have teamed up with The Big Blueshift Band to remix the best music from the series.
from GameRant (Written by Renan Fontes) | May 8, 2026
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Switch 2 Star Fox Game Reveals First Official Look at Team Star Wolf
Nintendo reveals new redesigns for Wolf, Leon, Andrew, and Pigma, as they appear in the upcoming Star Fox game on Nintendo Switch 2.
from GameRant (Written by Marc Deschamps) | May 8, 2026
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Final Fantasy 17 Setting Leaves Gamers Torn
Where will Final Fantasy take us next? Final Fantasy 17 has plenty of potential to deliver something special.
from Screen Rant | May 8, 2026
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New Final Fantasy 14 Update Fixes Several Issues
Square Enix releases a new Final Fantasy 14 update to address some bugs and glitches that cropped up shortly after Patch 7.5 went live.
from GameRant (Written by James Ratcliff) | May 8, 2026
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New Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Release Confirmed For May 21
Ocarina of Time is having a moment this year.
from Screen Rant | May 8, 2026
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