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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
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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.
A giant blade-crested spinosaurus, the “hell heron,” discovered in the Sahara
Deep in the heart of the Sahara, scientists have uncovered Spinosaurus mirabilis — a spectacular new predator crowned with a massive, scimitar-shaped crest that may once have blazed with color under the desert sun. Discovered in remote inland river deposits in Niger, the fossil rewrites what we thought we knew about spinosaur dinosaurs, suggesting they weren’t fully aquatic hunters but powerful waders stalking fish in forested waterways hundreds of miles from the sea.
How can deserts form next to oceans?
Deserts are notoriously dry, so why do so many of them border oceans?
A Mystery Phone, Found in the Desert, Slowly Reveals Its Secrets
The Samsung phone had been lost for a decade. Then Katie Elkin found it.
Science news this week: China turns a desert into a carbon sink, a Viking Age grave holds a giant who had brain surgery, real-life inception, and a last-minute Valentine's gift idea from nature
Feb. 14 2026: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.
China has planted so many trees around the Taklamakan Desert that it's turned this 'biological void' into a carbon sink
Huge-scale ecological engineering around the edges of one of the world's largest and driest deserts has turned it into a carbon sink that absorbs more CO2 than it emits, research suggests.
Inside Las Vegas's Electric Reinvention Into a Sports Capital
Long the world’s entertainment capital, this desert playground has now become the epicenter of sports tourism.
Bad Bunny leadd star-studded lineup at Super Bowl 60 halftime show:
Super Bowl 60 is set to feature a star-studded musical lineup, with Bad Bunny headlining the halftime show. Find out who else is performing.
From Lord of the Flies to Deftones: your complete entertainment guide to the week ahead
Adolescence writer Jack Thorne takes on the classic tale of deserted schoolboys, while the US band warm up for a pummelling summer of alt metal
Kid Rock to host alternative Super Bowl halftime show against Bad Bunny
Turning Point USA is staging an alternative Super Bowl halftime show with Kid Rock, counter-programming the NFL's choice of Bad Bunny.
Celebrate Trndez with fire jumping, live music
BAR HARBOR — Warm up with live music from the Kotwica Band, Feb. 7, from 7-9 p.m. at the YWCA 36, Mt. Desert St., to celebrate "Trndez" — when Armenians
Beyond Entertainment: When Theatre Makes You Think
Three plays performed as stage readings February 6-8, features an audience talk back afterwards, with complimentary desert and coffee. A fundraiser as well for the Bear Theatre ($25 tickets, $50 for all three shows), located inside Community High...
Sergi López on 'Sirāt': A journey that makes you look inward
The movie “Sirāt” follows Luis as he treks through the North African desert with his son and dog to find his missing daughter.
Las Vegas: From desert town to iconic entertainment hub
As the nation celebrates its 250th anniversary, historian Mark Hall-Patton reflects on the pivotal moments that shaped Las Vegas into the iconic city it is toda
Jackson residents, business owners raise concerns over grocery access at special council meeting
Residents, advocates and owners warn closures are worsening food deserts and health outcomes
China’s swipe at Starlink; 2,000-year-old ‘computer’: 7 science highlights
From China’s record-breaking hypergravity machine to geoengineering deserts, here are some highlights from SCMP’s recent science reporting.
Animal Crossing's Next Update Has Players Revisiting Long-Deserted Islands
Forgotten villagers, overgrown paths, and old relationships resurface as fans revisit Animal Crossing islands they left behind.
Winter sports heat up in New Mexico
When you think of living in the desert, winter sports may not be what you first think of – but it is everything for some kids in New Mexico.
This Dinosaur Really Knew How to Get a Grip
A fossil of Manipulonyx reshetovi, found in a Mongolian desert, shows how the dinosaur used its specialized claw to snatch eggs.
New business looks to fill food desert in La Crosse
A new business has opened its doors and is providing a neighborhood fresh food that they didn't have access to before.