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September 28, 2026

Pearl Abyss announced on the 28th that its open world action adventure game Crimson Desert Enhanced ..

Pearl Abyss announced that its game, Crimson Desert Enhanced, has been nominated for PC Game of the Year and Best Soundtrack at the Golden Joystick Awards 2026, taking place in London on November 11. Voting is open until October 23. The game is a significant update to the original Red Desert, enhancing its narrative and broadening language support. It ranks second in cumulative sales of U.S. video games for 2026 and first in Steam sales among new intellectual properties. The first downloadable content for Red Desert Enhanced is set to release on October 16, with pre-orders already available.

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September 14, 2025

Final Fantasy composer shares concern about ‘stagnation’ in game music: ‘Frankly speaking, there’s less weird things now’

Nobuo Uematsu, a renowned video game composer known for his work on the Final Fantasy series, expressed concerns about the significant influence of directors and producers over musical compositions in the video game industry. He noted that this power dynamic limits composers' creative freedom. Uematsu highlighted the diverse soundscapes in contemporary gaming, citing examples like Sega-style beats, the strings of Hollow Knight, and rock tracks from Hades. He encouraged aspiring composers to experiment and innovate, warning against complacency and suggesting the exploration of new genres, such as techno, to create unique compositions.