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Crimson Desert Surpasses $203 Million on Steam, Becomes 2026’s Biggest New IP
Crimson Desert has generated an estimated $203.3 million in gross revenue on Steam so far in 2026, making it the most successful new IP among the platform’s top-performing releases this year. The figure comes from market analysis firm Alinea Analytics in a September 3 report examining Steam’s performance during the first eight months of 2026. The result is particularly notable because Crimson Desert is competing against major established franchises. Alinea estimates that only Forza Horizon 6, at $210.5 million, has…
Palworld Gold Cattiva Card Surpasses $10,000 in PSA 10 Auction Just Weeks After TCG Launch
Palworld’s first trading card game is already producing surprisingly valuable collectibles, with an ultra-rare Gold Soul Cattiva card reaching more than $10,000 in an ongoing auction. The card comes from the game’s debut Dawn of Palpagos expansion, which launched on July 30, 2026, giving the relatively new TCG a major moment in the collectibles market. The card’s value is largely driven by its extremely limited availability and its PSA 10 Gem Mint grade. With the auction still active, the current…
Crimson Desert RTX 5090 Benchmark Shows DLSS 5 Drops 4K Performance by Up to 26%
Crimson Desert has been tested with an unofficial early implementation of NVIDIA’s DLSS 5 neural rendering technology, revealing a noticeable performance trade-off on the GeForce RTX 5090. According to GameGPU, the game produced between 39 and 43 FPS at native 4K with DLAA before the technology was enabled. With the early DLSS 5 implementation active, performance dropped to around 30 to 32 FPS, representing a 23% to 26% reduction. The RTX 5090 remained at 100% GPU utilization during both tests,…
Pocketpair Opens Palworld Global Popularity Poll 2026 With Over 280 Pals and 16 Human Characters to Choose From
Palworld players can now have their say on which creatures and human characters deserve the most recognition. Pocketpair has launched the Palworld Global Popularity Poll 2026, giving fans worldwide the opportunity to vote for their favorite Pals and characters. The poll includes more than 280 Pals introduced from Early Access through the game’s v1.0 release, along with 16 human characters. Pocketpair confirmed the event through its official website, with the voting page available internationally in 17 languages. How the Palworld…
Crimson Desert Is Among the Games Inspiring Korean Developers to Pursue More Console Games, Says Shift Up
South Korea’s game industry is increasingly looking beyond its traditional strength in mobile and online games, and Crimson Desert is being seen as part of that shift. Shift Up technical director Dong-ki Lee believes the success of recent Korean titles has encouraged more developers to take on the challenge of making high-profile console games. Speaking with GamesRadar+ at Gamescom 2026, Lee discussed how Stellar Blade and Lies of P have influenced the local industry. He specifically included Crimson Desert among…
Palworld Card Game Sleeves Delayed to October 2026 With Exclusive Promo Cards
The Palworld Official Card Game has suffered another release setback, with its first official accessory product now arriving later than originally planned. Bushiroad has confirmed that the Sleeve & Card Set Vol. 1 will launch on October 16, 2026, instead of its previously scheduled October 2 release. The delay comes only weeks after the trading card game’s debut, which saw strong demand for its first expansion and reports of limited availability. The new accessory set is expected to be particularly…