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Crimson Desert has surpassed 3 million wishlists, indicating growing anticipation for the single-player RPG. Separately, the annual report for the Second Galactic War in HELLDIVERS 2 was released.
Games Inbox: Is it worth buying a PS5 in 2026?
Readers discuss whether it's worth buying a PlayStation 5 in 2026, considering the potential release of the PlayStation 6 and the option of purchasing a Switch 2. Other topics include the appeal of extraction shooters like Marathon, the behavior of zombies in Resident Evil Requiem, and Nintendo's secretive approach to announcing new games for the Switch 2.
Monthly Video Game Releases: March 3rd to 31st | Console Creatures
This article provides a comprehensive list of video game releases, DLC, expansions, and updates scheduled for March 2026 across various platforms including PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Meta Quest, iOS, and Android. It also includes a preview of major releases planned for April 2026.
Crimson Desert Supports PS5 Pro’s Upgraded PSSR, High CPU Frequency Mode for “Seamless” Performance
Crimson Desert will leverage the PlayStation 5 Pro's High CPU Frequency Mode for seamless traversal and utilize its Spectral Super Resolution upgrade for higher frame rates at 4K resolutions. Pearl Abyss is implementing advanced rendering techniques and confirmed ray tracing for realistic lighting, with DualSense haptic feedback and adaptive triggers also supported.
Crimson Desert Team “Not Hiding” Console Footage: “Let Us Cook? Please And Thank You”
Pearl Abyss marketing expert Will Powers addressed concerns that the company is hiding console footage for Crimson Desert, stating that reveals will happen closer to the March 19th launch. He emphasized that information is shared openly and that there is a plan to showcase console performance. The game is set to release on PC, Xbox Series X/S, and PlayStation 5.
FZ High Score – tippa Marathon- och WoW: Midnight-betygen
The FZ High Score contest for March requires participants to guess the average critic scores for Marathon and World of Warcraft Midnight before midnight on Tuesday. This season features six games in total, with deadlines spread throughout March, though Pokémon Pokopia was removed due to its scores being released early.
Crimson Desert passes 3 million wishlists as excitement around the single-player RPG builds
Crimson Desert has surpassed 3 million wishlists on Steam ahead of its launch on March 19th for Xbox Series X/S and PlayStation 5. The single-player RPG from Pearl Abyss will feature no AI voice acting for NPCs and will be a premium experience without microtransactions. This milestone highlights a growing trend of Korean studios shifting from live service games to premium single-player titles.
The PC game releases we're most excited about in March
March 2026 is set to be a busy month for PC game releases, featuring a variety of genres including the extraction shooter Marathon, the open-world action RPG Crimson Desert, and the horror remake Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly Remake. Several other titles like Slay the Spire 2, Death Stranding 2, and SAND: Raiders of Sophie are also slated for release, alongside various game development events and Steam sales.
Säsong 8 av FZ High Score igång – med WoW, Marathon, Crimson Desert m.m.
The eighth season of FZ High Score has begun, running until the end of March. Participants predict the average review scores for upcoming games like World of Warcraft: Midnight, Marathon, and Crimson Desert on Opencritic. The top three scorers will win exclusive t-shirts.
Mars är här – vilket är månadens hetaste spel?
The article discusses the most anticipated video game releases for March, including Marathon, Crimson Desert, and the World of Warcraft expansion Midnight. It also highlights remakes like Fatal Frame II and mentions games available in early access such as Slay the Spire 2 and Solasta 2, inviting readers to vote for their most anticipated title.
Crimson Desert’s voice actors share their thoughts on voicing their characters
Voice actors Alec Newman, Stewart Scudamore, and Rebecca Hanssen discuss their experiences voicing characters for Pearl Abyss's upcoming game, Crimson Desert. The actors, who have prior experience in titles like Final Fantasy XIV and Baldur's Gate 3, share insights into bringing their respective characters to life.
Crimson Desert delivers native 4K ray tracing without upscaling
Crimson Desert demonstrates impressive native 4K performance with ray tracing enabled on PC, achieving around 60fps on high-end hardware without relying on upscaling technologies like DLSS or FSR. While upscaling is supported, the game's strong baseline optimization suggests it will be optional rather than essential, a rarity in modern AAA releases. Console performance remains to be seen, but the PC outlook is promising.
Best New Xbox And Game Pass Games For March 2026
March 2026 is set to be a significant month for Xbox and Game Pass subscribers, with a diverse lineup of new releases. The month features sequels like Planet of Lana II, extraction shooters such as Marathon, and RPGs like GreedFall: The Dying World and Crimson Desert. Other notable titles include the tactical stealth game Sumerian Six, the chaotic co-op shooter John Carpenter's Toxic Commando, and the narrative adventure Life is Strange Reunion.
IGN Fan Fest 2026: Every Announcement From Day 1 & Day 2 | Invision Game Community
IGN Fan Fest 2026 showcased over 80 reveals across video games, expansions, film, and streaming series over two days. Highlights included new titles like LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, Mortal Kombat II film trailer, Crimson Desert featurette, and updates for games such as Street Fighter 6 and ARK: Survival Ascended. The event also featured announcements for various indie games, horror titles, and retro revivals.
Crimson Desert and Toxic Commando add DLSS 4 multi-frame generation
Nvidia has announced that Crimson Desert and John Carpenter's Toxic Commando will support DLSS 4 with Multi-Frame Generation. This new technology, available now in the Toxic Commando demo and for Crimson Desert on March 19th, can generate up to three intermediate frames per rendered frame, significantly boosting performance. However, Multi-Frame Generation is exclusive to Nvidia's RTX 50-series GPUs.
Do you need to play any other games before Resident Evil Requiem?
Resident Evil Requiem is a standalone experience that does not require prior knowledge of the series, according to Capcom. The game's plot offers some new lore but is largely self-contained with only vague hints about the future. Readers also discuss other upcoming games, character appearances in the Resident Evil franchise, and platform exclusivity concerns.
A big-screen RTX 5080 gaming laptop deal that makes desktop-class power feel portable
A significant discount is available on the Acer Predator Helios 18 AI gaming laptop, featuring an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 graphics card and an Intel Core Ultra 9 processor, making it a powerful portable option. The article also touches on speculation about the future of the Xbox brand, the native 4K ray tracing capabilities of Crimson Desert, and a new Game Boy-style jukebox for Pokémon Red and Blue soundtracks.
More Ways to Play, More Games to Love — GeForce NOW Wraps CES With Linux Support, Fire TV App, Flight Stick Controls
NVIDIA announced several GeForce NOW updates at CES, including new native apps for Linux and Amazon Fire TV streaming sticks, and support for flight control peripherals. The service is also adding new AAA titles like 007 First Light, Resident Evil Requiem, and Crimson Desert to its library, enhancing cloud gaming accessibility across various devices.
NVIDIA Brings GeForce RTX Gaming to More Devices With New GeForce NOW Apps for Linux PC and Amazon Fire TV
NVIDIA is expanding its GeForce NOW cloud gaming service with new native applications for Linux PCs and Amazon Fire TV devices, offering GeForce RTX 5080-class performance. The service also introduces flight control support for simulation games and new single sign-on integrations for faster access to titles like Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and upcoming AAA games.
NVIDIA DLSS 4.5, Path Tracing and G-SYNC Pulsar Supercharge Gameplay With Enhanced Performance and Visuals
NVIDIA announced DLSS 4.5 at CES, introducing Dynamic Multi Frame Generation and a second-generation transformer model for enhanced performance and visuals in over 250 games. The company also debuted RTX Remix Logic for modding classic games with dynamic graphics effects and showcased NVIDIA ACE technology for AI-powered NPCs in titles like Total War: PHARAOH and PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS. New G-SYNC Pulsar monitors offering superior motion clarity and adaptive technology are also now available.
