Gaming

Marathon was released a few weeks ago on March 5, and in a short time, it has already reached a major milestone in terms of sales and revenue.

More users than ever populated Valve’s platform on March 22nd. Aided by Crimson Desert, the marketplace achieved a new high concurrent user count of 42.3 million. Steam Charts show how indie games like Slay the Spire 2 have unexpectedly lured gamers to the marketplace.

Ubisoft has ended game development at Red Storm Entertainment, resulting in the loss of more than 100 jobs. According to a report, the long-established studio was involved in at least ten projects at the time of the layoffs.

From March 24 to 26, Microsoft is adding a new game to Xbox Game Pass every day. Alongside an RPG from a well-known series and a roguelike beat ’em up – both of which boast more than 90% positive Steam reviews – subscribers can also look forward to a brand-new city builder that will be available in Game Pass on day one.

The refreshed version of the Viper V3 Pro promises greater precision and agility. The new Razer Viper V4 Pro ships with a 50K optical sensor and a beefier rechargeable battery. Available now, other tweaks to the Razer gaming mouse include an optical scroll wheel and snappier switches.

Lead PlayStation hardware engineer Mark Cerny confirms in a Digital Foundry interview that Frame Generation "should be seen at some point on PlayStation platforms", pointing out how PSSR uses a "the same model" as AMD FSR Redstone upscaling since the technologies were developed in tandem via collaboration Project Amethyst, though their applications greatly differ despite final result similarity.

HP now lets users configure its Omen Max 45L gaming desktop with Intel Arrow Lake processors. It has also doubled the maximum amount of supported RAM, but with a major caveat.

The HP Omen Max 35L has received an Arrow Lake refresh. GPU choices include just about everything Intel and AMD have to offfer.

Krafton says PUBG: Battlegrounds permanently banned about 260,000 DMA cheaters in 2025 as its 2026 anti-cheat roadmap adds AI video analysis, stronger re-entry blocks, and false-ban review improvements.

The Nintendo Switch 2 is said to have sold much worse than Nintendo expected in the important Christmas sales period, which is why the gaming giant is said to have cut production of the console by a third. Sales of the cheaper Japan-exclusive model suggest that the high price is the problem.

Minecraft Dungeons II has been announced for Xbox Series X|S, PS5, Switch, Switch 2, Steam, Xbox on PC, and Game Pass, with a day-one Game Pass launch planned for fall 2026.

Xbox has announced a new Partner Preview for March 26, with updates on Stranger Than Heaven, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2, The Expanse: Osiris Reborn, and more.

Pearl Abyss has apologized for an FAQ message that urged Intel Arc users to refund Crimson Desert, removed the wording, and says it is now working on compatibility and optimization for Intel’s GPUs after community backlash and Intel’s public disappointment. While some players report the game now “launches” on Arc with the latest patch, it remains plagued by issues such as missing textures, shader problems, and black screens, with no timeline yet for a full fix.

Capcom says it will not ship games containing AI-generated materials or assets, but will use generative AI internally to speed up development across areas like graphics, sound, and programming. The policy, disclosed in a March 23 investor Q&A amid renewed scrutiny following NVIDIA’s DLSS 5 showcase, positions AI as a productivity tool rather than a source of final in-game content.

Crimson Desert launched March 19 to mixed Steam reviews but a generally favorable Metacritic user score, with criticism aimed at clunky controls and an uneven story while its expansive open world earns praise. Pocketpair publishing chief John “Bucky” Buckley said he spent seven hours “goofing around” and skipping the main narrative, calling it his “dream game,” as Pearl Abyss maintains the controls improve once players acclimate.

Kingdom Come: Deliverance is a medieval open-world RPG in which you must avenge the loss of your parents. But to achieve your goal, you’ll have to overcome many challenges and explore an open world that is as beautiful as it is dangerous.

New Zealand police have seized and will auction a Christchurch man’s $150,000–$172,000 pinball collection after a High Court ruled the “Kimzone” garage arcade was tainted property linked to a drug-dealing operation. Kim Michael Dozier, sentenced to four years and one month in prison, was found with drugs valued at about $125,000, $45,500 in cash, and illegal substances hidden throughout his home.

With critics calling the Crimson Desert PS5 release broken, the PS Store has agreed to selective refunds. The map crash bug can make the game unplayable, meeting the marketplace’s criteria. A patch that targets bugs, poor performance, and laggy controls may lead to more satisfied buyers.

The critically acclaimed action role-playing game Fallout: New Vegas is currently on sale at $0.99 on Steam as part of Steam's Spring Sale. The game, which is normally priced at $9.99, is now available at 90% off.

More than a month after the initial announcement of the PS Vita-inspired RG Vita and RG Vita Pro handhelds, Anbernic has now begun selling the two devices. Available with the option of a microSD card, the handhelds arrive with a discount, albeit for a limited time.

A leak has hinted at a gaming handheld under development at OnePlus. The device is said to be Android-based and specifically designed for FPS mobile games.

Arc System Works has added Peni Parker to Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls, while also revealing the Amazing Guardians team, a new automatic team-name feature, and an updated EVO Japan demo.

In Metro: Last Light Redux, players fight for survival beneath the war-ravaged metropolis of Moscow. The shooter is currently available on Steam at 95% off for the first time, bringing the price down to less than $1. The offer runs until March 26.

The official Cyberpunk Trading Card Game (TCG) appears to be on track to become one of the biggest crowdfunding successes of the year on Kickstarter. The campaign by WeirdCo and CD Projekt Red launched on March 17, 2026 and has already raised more than $12 million. That means the original funding goal of $100,000 was surpassed by more than 120 times less than a week after launch.

Newegg has a Ryzen 7 9800X3D, Asus TUF X870 motherboard, and 32 GB DDR5 RAM combo listed at a 20% discount. Along with the combo, a free copy of Crimson Desert, a 512 GB PCIe 4.0 SSD, and ESET antivirus is also included.

Sony’s battle against shovelware continues, with another publisher eliminated. 700 additions from Nostra Games are gone, much to the dismay of some PlayStation trophy hunters. The PS Store has no clear guidelines against generative AI, but developers use the tools to create low-cost knockoffs.

Intel says Pearl Abyss launched Crimson Desert without support for its Arc “Battlemage” GPUs despite years of outreach offering early drivers, testing, and engineering resources across multiple Intel platforms. Pearl Abyss only disclosed the incompatibility after release—advising Arc users to seek refunds—fueling backlash as the game reportedly runs, at least in limited form, on low-end Nvidia hardware like the GT 1030.

Ubisoft has confirmed that The Division Resurgence, its free-to-play mobile shooter set in the Tom Clancy’s The Division universe, will launch worldwide on March 31 for iPhone and Android.

Microsoft has started testing new Xbox Insider console features, including up to 10 Home groups, custom user colors, per-game Quick Resume controls, and profile badges in the Guide.

After multiple Xbox Series X price increases, some buyers are finally seeing discounts on the consoles. A new promotion entices Xbox One owners to purchase the current-gen system. Responding to criticism, Microsoft hinted it would again prioritize its gaming hardware business.

Against the Storm is a city-builder set in a dark fantasy world where you must conquer wild lands and recover lost treasures. You’ll need to manage multiple cities while meeting the needs of your queen and your citizens. But storms strike regularly, wiping out all your efforts.

Developer Pearl Abyss has acknowledged that its latest game shipped with AI-produced artwork. The studio says it mistakenly failed to replace placeholders before the Crimson Desert release date. Steam also posted a disclaimer describing how the studio used generative AI tools.

UK Steam users are now automatically included in a certified lawsuit against Valve, led by Vicki Shotbolt, with an opt-out window open until June 11, 2026. The claim covers game purchases from 2018 to 2024.

The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin’s March 22 update fixes a sound bug, quest progression issues, shortcut resets, and several boss-related blockers ahead of the game’s grand launch.

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach has launched on PC, and Kojima Productions is responding to complaints that the game felt too easy by adding a new top-tier difficulty setting, “To the Wilder,” also available on PS5. Billed by the studio as the “upper limit” of challenge, the mode intensifies Timefall damage and forces stricter resource management, pushing players to plan routes and rely on items that were previously optional.

Crimson Desert’s March 19 Steam launch drew hundreds of thousands of players, but Intel Arc GPU owners are being blocked by a “Graphics device not supported” error because Pearl Abyss does not officially support Arc cards. The studio disclosed the incompatibility only after release in its FAQ and is directing affected buyers to seek refunds, with no timeline offered for future support.

GameSir has announced another special edition of its flagship controller. First spotted in September 2025, the GameSir G7 Pro Dragon's Dogma 2 Edition arrives at the same time the game marks its second anniversary.

Epic Games Store is giving away a survival shooter - Wave Gods: Ammo Night - for free through March 29. The game usually retails for $11.49 and features co-op gameplay for groups of up to six players in a zombie-themed world.

On-sale tactical shooter Ready or Not has seen revived interest following a recent update, causing its concurrent Steam player count to surge by over 370%. The title is currently selling for $24.99, half its regular price.

Apple's A18 Pro-powered MacBook Neo has been the talk of the town in recent weeks. According to a YouTuber, the $599 laptop can apparently run one of the most impressive games of 2026 - Crimson Desert - at acceptable frame rates.

Hell Let Loose is a World War II first-person shooter where you can take part in numerous online battles that changed the course of European history. There are many classes, and you can also use various vehicles to defeat your opponents.

The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin is dealing with Version 1.0 launch issues, including audio problems, as Netmarble updates its official known-issues notice during Early Play.

Some Pearl Abyss developers reportedly recognized shortcomings in the Crimson Desert story. However, leadership dismissed these concerns and resisted any pushback. Randomly collecting features from popular games, reviewers label the resulting control scheme as overly complex.

The OnePlus 15T is set to launch very soon in China as a compact flagship phone with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. While it's small, the brand touts high-performance connectivity hardware, ensuring stable online gaming even in weak signal areas.

Netflix has finally revealed the setting of its upcoming Assassin’s Creed series: instead of directly adapting one of the games, the show will tell a completely new story set in ancient Rome in 64 AD, offering plenty of room for political intrigue. Fans, however, are still reacting cautiously in light of the poorly received 2016 film.