Crimson Desert’s Next Patch Adds New Special Mounts and Material Extraction, Out in “Next Few Days”

The game includes a feature called “extraction” that lets players get back materials they used to improve their equipment. This likely means you can either undo upgrades on your weapons and armor, or completely break them down to reclaim those materials. It’s a useful option for gear you’ve outgrown, especially items from the early part of the game.

Yu-Gi-Oh’s First Anime Series Returns This Year Following Major Milestone

To mark the 30th anniversary of Yu-Gi-Oh!, a special art exhibition called “Kazuki Takahashi Original Art Exhibition: YU-GI-OH! ART WORKS” will be held in Japan this winter. The exhibit will celebrate the life and work of the series creator, Kazuki Takahashi, and give fans a chance to see his original artwork. In other exciting news, over 44 million copies of the Yu-Gi-Oh! manga have been published, making 2026 a huge year for the franchise. You can get a sneak peek at the exhibition below.

7 1980s Sci-Fi Movies That Just Keep Getting Better With Age

The 1980s produced a wealth of fantastic science fiction films, many of which are surprisingly overlooked. However, several classics from that decade still hold up beautifully today. In fact, some of the best sci-fi movies from the ’80s are just as enjoyable—and even more impressive—now as they were over forty years ago, solidifying their status as true cinematic gems.

Sony Aims to “Improve the Performance” of Marathon by Focusing on Content, Player Acquisition

Tao explained that while Bungie’s games didn’t perform as well as anticipated financially, leading to a revised business plan and a write-down of assets (excluding goodwill), the reception to their new game, Marathon, has been very positive. It currently has a Metacritic score of 82 and over 90% of Steam player reviews are positive, with strong player engagement and retention rates.

PS6 Release Date and Pricing Plans Detailed by Sony

Following the release of Sony’s recent financial report, CEO Hiroki Totoki addressed questions about the company’s plans, including the PS6. Totoki explained that Sony hasn’t yet determined when the PS6 will launch or how much it will cost. Rising manufacturing costs are forcing them to carefully consider their options and adjust their business strategy before making any decisions about the next console.

Xbox Game Development Kit to Offer Power Optimization Options to Help Handheld Development

A new Microsoft console prototype, internally called Project Green Leaf, is in development. Xbox is using this prototype to explore bringing more Windows features to devices with limited hardware capabilities, such as those running on mobile platforms or with battery life concerns. According to information from Moore’s Law is Dead, the Xbox Game Development Kit (GDK) will include features labeled as “Power Optimized” (PO) and “Power Optimized Plus” (PO+), which are designed to improve efficiency through smart software adjustments.