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  1. Counter-Strike 2 Just Changed Reloading: Unused Bullets Now Vanish

    Counter-Strike 2 Just Changed Reloading: Unused Bullets Now Vanish

    Valve updated Counter-Strike 2 on March 18, 2026, revamping reloads so reloading discards any rounds left in the magazine. That means no more topping off and more careful ammo management.

    2 min read
  2. Crimson Desert review

    Crimson Desert review

    Crimson Desert is enormous, messy, and oddly lovable. Pearl Abyss packed it with systems, beauty, and a combat engine that hits hard, but the story, tutorials, and some design choices frustrate as often as they delight.

    7 min read
  3. Marathon Ranked Mode Explained: Ranks, Holotags, and Rewards

    Marathon Ranked Mode Explained: Ranks, Holotags, and Rewards

    A clear, slightly sarcastic breakdown of Marathon’s Ranked mode — how it runs, what Holotags do, the rank ladder, and the rewards you can earn this season.

    3 min read
  4. Three arrested in Tokyo after using bags of paper to buy $320,000 in Pokémon cards

    Three arrested in Tokyo after using bags of paper to buy $320,000 in Pokémon cards

    Tokyo police say three people used bags stuffed with paper that looked like cash to purchase three rare Pokémon cards valued at about 51 million yen, roughly $320,000. All three are now in custody on fraud charges.

    2 min read
  5. Arc Raiders pivoted toward exploration, not just shooting

    Arc Raiders pivoted toward exploration, not just shooting

    Embark's Arc Raiders started as a genre mystery but, after playtests and a GDC talk from production director Caio Braga, the team steered it toward exploration and sandbox play rather than a straight shooter.

    2 min read
  6. Cyberpunk 2077 Gets a Real-Life Arcade Bike: Meet Chrome Rush

    Cyberpunk 2077 Gets a Real-Life Arcade Bike: Meet Chrome Rush

    Cyberpunk 2077 is rolling into arcades with Chrome Rush, a six-player combat racer where you sit on a physical motorbike and blast through Night City.

    2 min read
  7. PlayStation Will Drop the PSN Name in 2026: Your Account Stays the Same

    PlayStation Will Drop the PSN Name in 2026: Your Account Stays the Same

    Sony says it will retire the PlayStation Network and PSN branding in 2026 to better reflect its growing digital services. The change is cosmetic: friends, multiplayer, trophies and other features will continue to work as before.

    2 min read
  8. Crimson Desert review: A messy, magnificent sandbox that trips over its own story

    Crimson Desert review: A messy, magnificent sandbox that trips over its own story

    Crimson Desert is loud, sprawling and often frustrating. Fight big groups and explore the stunning world of Pywel and you will have a blast. Try to follow the plot or ignore clunky systems and you may rage-quit. Best experienced as a sandbox rather than a narrative showcase.

    7 min read
  9. BLG Steamrolls G2 with a Clean 3-0 at First Stand

    BLG Steamrolls G2 with a Clean 3-0 at First Stand

    G2 came in hot after a prior sweep but ran into a wall. Bilibili Gaming dominated all three games, sending G2 to the lower bracket and leaving LEC fans asking tough questions.

    3 min read
  10. Marathon Ranked Play Launches This Weekend

    Marathon Ranked Play Launches This Weekend

    Marathon’s competitive Ranked mode goes live Saturday, March 21, 2026. It’s season one and still in development, so Bungie wants player feedback. Here’s how it works and what you need to jump in.

    2 min read
  11. Gray Zone Warfare’s Giant 0.4 'Spearhead' Update Lands March 31

    Gray Zone Warfare’s Giant 0.4 'Spearhead' Update Lands March 31

    MADFINGER Games is dropping a huge free update for Gray Zone Warfare called 'Spearhead'. Support Edition owners get early access on March 27, and everyone else gets it on March 31. Expect 500 new items, major visual and gameplay overhauls, and a load of new content.

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