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Crimson Desert reviews fail to meet the hype as Pearl Abyss shares tumble 29%

Will gamers feel the same when Crimson Desert launches later today?
In a nutshell: For years now, Crimson Desert trailers and teasers have looked so good that many thought the game couldn't possibly live up to the previews, much like when No Man's Sky launched. The RPG arrives later today, and the early reviews are… pretty underwhelming. The failure to meet expectations has resulted in developer Pearl Abyss' shares falling almost 29%.
Full story By Rob Thubron, 13 comments
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Skull and Bones has the lowest Metacritic user score of 2024 so far

Not what Ubisoft was hoping to see
Facepalm: Skull and Bones, the pirate sim that Ubisoft thinks is so good it's worth a $70 console price tag and a "AAAA" designation, currently has the lowest user score on Metacritic for a game released in 2024 thus far. Even the near-universally disliked Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League has a higher user score than the title that took a decade to develop.
Full story By Rob Thubron, 27 comments
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