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Desert Oasis: Unearthing the origin story of Black Desert studio Pearl Abyss
On our side of the pond, the exploits of various popular video game companies and their founding are well documented. But when it comes...
Kakao is taking over publishing ArcheAge in the west from Gamigo
It's the end of an era: The Western version of ArcheAge is getting a new publisher. Come December, Kakao will be running the game...
Black Desert PC gives players a manor to rent, Black Desert Mobile holds a contest for the Sage class’ arrival
"Yo, MTV, welcome to Serendia. This is my crib," is something players of Black Desert on PC could possibly say with this week's patch,...
Battle Bards Episode 203: The music of mobile MMOs
For this week’s episode, the Battle Bards turn their attention to an oft-neglected realm of MMO music — that of mobile titles. Will Steff...
One Shots: The mysterious allure of fire
I've often been in awe of the simple power of a fireplace or bonfire in how it fascinates everyone who comes near it. We,...
Black Desert Console discusses upcoming content updates, class reboots, and guild raid boss arrivals
Those who prefer to get their Black Desert fix on consoles might be looking over at the updates arriving to PC players with a...
Black Desert unleashes a giant robot fight on PC and various Halloween events for mobile and console
Do you dig giant robots? Then you're probably going to dig on Black Desert's latest event, which features a battle against Marni's latest creation,...
Black Desert PC revamps Node Wars while Black Desert console opens its Season+ server
This week in Black Desert is bringing some pretty important updates to both the PC and console versions of the MMORPG. We'll begin with...
Black Desert Mobile adds a powerful new totem and Black Desert PC kicks off multiple Halloween events
If it's Thursday, it's another bundle of Black Desert news. We'll begin with the latest update to Black Desert Mobile, which added the Primal...
Black Desert PC adds the next part of Atoraxxion, opens class reboot forums, and kicks off an autumn event
If you're among those who are enjoying the fact that Black Desert has dungeon content and you're a player of the PC version, then...
Global Chat: The good, the bad, and the ugly of New World
There is no shortage of opinions on the recently launched New World -- and no shortage of drama either. On top of all of...
Black Desert PC preps season+ server graduation, Atoraxxion’s next act, and Elvia Realm changes
If you've been pushing through the season+ server of Black Desert on PC to the point you're ready to head to the regular servers,...
DokeV dev talks about world size, finding Dokebi, multiplayer features, and the pivot away from an MMORPG
There are a great number of us who are intrigued by DokeV, the colorful multiplayer open world game being crafted by Pearl Abyss full...
Black Desert launches PC season+ server, offers next-gen console support and roadmap
It's Wednesday, which means another weekly deluge of Black Desert news.
First, over on the PC servers, where the game is celebrating 2000 days online...
Black Desert Mobile is introducing the Mystic class on September 14
Players of Black Desert Mobile will soon get the option to punch enemies right in the mouth as a female character, as the game...
Black Desert launches Conquest War pre-season, sets Season+ server launch for next week
Conquest War has returned to the world of Black Desert as the pre-season has begun. MMO players will recall that this mode is basically...
Massively Overthinking: MMO ideas that were ahead of their time
I'm gonna say something wild right now: In some ways, CliffyB was ahead of his time. My husband and I came to this realization...
Black Desert outlines class reboots, quality-of-life streamlining, and new customization plans
Here at the top of September, Pearl Abyss Executive Producer Jae-hee Kim has a letter for western Black Desert PC players. Kim says that...
Pearl Abyss shares additional details about the creatures, setting, and gameplay of DokeV
Let's assume that your disappointment in DokeV shifting from MMO to open world action adventure hasn't put the kibosh on your overall curiosity or...
Recently downgraded DokeV shows off its open world gameplay
We won't lie: It was a bit of a bummer to report that Pearl Abyss reduced the scope of the fantastically cute DokeV from...
