Epic Games has long offered free games each week to attract users to its online store. Starting in early February 2026, they loosened their rules, allowing anyone to offer free items through the Epic Games Store, even without Epic’s direct involvement. As a result, the store has seen a significant increase in unexpected free game offers.
Throughout gaming history, we’ve encountered many heroic female characters, some who survive and others who don’t. What unites them all is their bravery and determination to overcome difficult challenges and succeed, even when the odds are stacked against them.
Start by completing the “Stolen Quarry” side quest, which is part of the “Estate in Dismay” storyline from House Roberts. This quest involves taking back Karin Quarry and defeating the Marni’s Excavatron boss. Once you win, you’ll get the Mining Knuckledrill weapon and a Gold Vein map that shows you where all the gold mines are located in Pywel.
Pailune used to be the territory of the Greymanes, but the Black Bears clan has taken over. In Chapter 7 of the game, you’ll lead your team through Pailune to take it back. Check out the map below to discover special quests, challenging bosses, and everything else the area has to offer.
Delesyia is probably the final area you’ll explore in Pywel. It’s the most technologically advanced region, filled with robots and powerful airships. Check out our interactive map to help you navigate!
Crimson Desert, the main setting of the game, is a vast area with many towns and numerous smaller outposts to explore. This map will help you find everything you need, from quick travel spots to places where resources appear.
Borderlands 4 first came out in September 2025, and the developers have consistently updated it with new content and fixes. The newest addition is the ‘Mad Ellie and the Vault of the Damned’ DLC, which includes a fresh story, a new playable character, and raises the maximum level from 50 to 60. However, the team also focused on improving performance, as some players were experiencing issues.
Despite being a term used for some time, it’s still hard to pin down exactly what an ‘AA’ game is. Generally, these are games with moderate budgets – typically between $10 and $20 million – developed by small, core teams with help from larger outsourced groups. They offer high-quality experiences that feel premium, but aren’t as expansive as major ‘AAA’ titles. Because their budgets are smaller, AA games often allow developers to be more creative and take risks, sometimes leading to surprisingly successful and critically acclaimed results. In fact, many AA games have become true classics and significantly impacted the gaming industry. Here’s a ranked list of some of the best and most influential double-A games ever created.
New research focuses on detecting and classifying errors in how large language models arrive at answers, moving beyond simple content moderation.
Azurite is a rare material in Crimson Desert you can get by mining veins, buying it from Mineral Shops, or defeating Earthen Swordsmen. Here’s a detailed look at all the ways to collect Azurite so you can build up your supply.