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As Crimson Desert hits 2 million sales but suffers 'Mixed' reviews, its dev has a message for fans ? "We will listen closely ... and work to make improvements quickly"
Fri, 20 Mar 2026 17:38:22 +0000
Pearl Abyss' colossal new action game Crimson Desert has reached 2 million copies sold, and the dev has now responded to all the "Mixed" feedback about it.

Microsoft launches new Feedback Hub ? but will it actually fix Windows 11?
Fri, 20 Mar 2026 17:16:28 +0000
Microsoft is launching the "largest update ever" to the Feedback Hub, featuring a unified submission flow and modernized navigation to prove it?s finally listening to Windows 11 critics.

An over six-year-old Call of Duty game has obliterated its all-time high player count on Steam
Fri, 20 Mar 2026 15:51:24 +0000
The Steam Spring Sale has seen an unexpected surge in Call of Duty players, but not for Black Ops 7. This title from 2019 has obliterated its previous player count because it's only $6.

Dear Microsoft, if you want me to use an account so badly, why is Windows 11 breaking them?
Fri, 20 Mar 2026 15:11:42 +0000
Microsoft wants everyone on a Microsoft Account, but the latest Windows 11 update is breaking sign-ins with a fake "no internet" error for Teams, Office, and other Microsoft apps.

Tune in for a special Windows Central Podcast LIVE recording today!
Fri, 20 Mar 2026 14:12:50 +0000
Tune in to the LIVE recording of the Windows Central Podcast on March 20 at 3PM ET!

Apple's cheap MacBook runs basic Windows 11 apps with great single-core performance ? but Parallels struggles where it matters
Fri, 20 Mar 2026 12:52:45 +0000
The MacBook Neo runs single-core productivity apps in a Windows 11 virtual machine better than a more expensive Dell, but that's about all.

Hyperkin's retro Xbox controller is perfect for replaying Fable in anticipation of its reboot ? it's got strong ergonomics and controls for dirt cheap
Fri, 20 Mar 2026 12:30:00 +0000
Amazon has procured a 32% bargain on the Hyperkin DuchesS, a wired Xbox controller modelled after the original Xbox S controller while incorporating modern tech to make it fit for retro and modern Xbox games.

Breakout fantasy RPG hit "Crimson Desert" instantly hits close to 250,000 players ? but conflicted PC gamers aren't quite satisfied
Fri, 20 Mar 2026 12:11:19 +0000
Success for Pearl Abyss is coming despite divisive reviews.

Of all the laptops on sale competing with MacBook Neo, thank goodness we found one that's over $550 off ? with 32GB RAM and a 1TB SSD
Fri, 20 Mar 2026 11:55:02 +0000
The MacBook Neo continues to encourage more laptops to go on sale as the Nimo 15.6" FHD Business Laptop with 32GB RAM and a 1TB SSD receives a gigantic 46% discount on its normally steep MSRP.

Veteran game dev reacts to NVIDIA's infamous AI-powered DLSS 5 Resident Evil Requiem Grace comparison ? "No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no"
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 22:01:54 +0000
A senior game developer has reacted to NVIDIA's AI-powered DLSS 5 technology, calling it "scary" for gaming and echoing the community's scathing criticism.

Even if this Xbox gaming headset wasn't on sale, we'd recommend it any day for its rich sound and features ? it's simply one of Razer's best yet
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 20:33:00 +0000
The Razer BlackShark V3 Pro is an incredible gaming headset that took all criticisms of the BlackShark V2 Pro and ironed out all of them with richer sound and new useful features, and it's now on sale at Amazon.

Ubisoft lays off 105 devs from Tom Clancy studio after canceling two of its games ? development of new titles is ending completely
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 19:32:20 +0000
Ubisoft is laying off 105 workers at Tom Clancy game dev Red Storm Entertainment as part of a cost-cutting initiative to try and save ?200 million.

Microsoft?s latest AI image generator aims for accuracy over hype, but it?s not top?tier just yet
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 18:58:14 +0000
Microsoft?s latest image model, MAI-Image-2, vaults to #3 on the global leaderboards, marking a major shift toward internal AI development over OpenAI reliance.

Windows Central Collab
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 18:01:05 +0000
Windows Central Collab

One of Xbox Game Pass' most promising new indie games finally has a release date, and it's not far off ? I hope it's as addicting as the dev's first game
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 18:00:03 +0000
The Vampire Survivors spinoff Vampire Crawlers finally has a release date, and it's coming soon to Xbox, Game Pass, PC, and several other platforms.


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    How to watch NASCAR 2026 at Darlington: Weekend schedule, start time, TV
    Fri, 20 Mar 2026 12:30:02 +0000
    Tyler Reddick continues to lead the championship standings, 61 clear points over 23XI Racing teammate Bubba Wallace. Denny Hamlin is the latest driver to visit Victory Lane, winning at Las Vegas and jumping up to fourth in the standings.
    NASCAR now heads to Darlington where Hamlin is also the defending race winner. All three national divisions will be competing this weekend with Trucks on ...Keep reading

    Why Sunday's NASCAR Cup race at Darlington is a real throwback
    Thu, 19 Mar 2026 20:11:18 +0000
    Make no mistake, worn out Darlington Raceway is a treat for competitors and fans alike, regardless of racing platform or rules package but every indication points towards the Cup Series race on Sunday being ?Too Tough to Tame? by every definition.
    The difference is the track debut of the 750-horsepower tapered spacer up from the 670 used since this car debuted in 2022. Additionally, NASCAR ...Keep reading

    The only condition in which Mark Martin would drive a modern NASCAR Cup car revealed
    Wed, 18 Mar 2026 17:44:13 +0000
    This is the most invested and involved Mark Martin has been in NASCAR since his retirement after the 2013 season.
    For a while, even on both sides of his Hall of Fame induction in 2017, he just didn?t know what he was supposed to do within the space after practically four decades of driving at the highest level. He would still watch races but didn?t know what his role was supposed to ...Keep reading

    Mark Martin impressed by Denny Hamlin's NASCAR aging curve
    Wed, 18 Mar 2026 00:36:38 +0000
    Mark Martin is rooting for Denny Hamlin right now because he knows how hard it is to defy the odds and overcome Father Time when he starts working against a high level athlete.
    The 2017 Hall of Fame inductee says he was first drawn to Hamlin because he?s started to see something of a baby face turn from a driver that was long established as something of a heel, and he lived that when he ...Keep reading

    Why Ross Chastain just doesn't get along with Daniel Suarez
    Tue, 17 Mar 2026 22:18:17 +0000
    In dismissing the media who wanted to ask about his post-race conflict with Daniel Suarez, Ross Chastain said ?not today, boys? but conceded he should said, ?see you on Tuesday? in advance of a pre-scheduled media availability.
    Chastain said, after walking away from Suarez, that he just didn?t understand everything that happened between them and didn?t want to say the wrong thing ...Keep reading

    Alex Bowman to miss at least the next three NASCAR Cup races
    Tue, 17 Mar 2026 21:01:42 +0000
    Alex Bowman, 32, was forced to get out of ht #48 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet in the middle of the March 1 NASCAR Cup race at COTA, with Myatt Snider finishing the race for him. He was later diagnosed with vertigo.
    Since then, he has missed both Phoenix and Las Vegas with HMS sim driver Anthony Alfredo and 2024 NASCAR O'Reilly Series champion Justin Allgaier filling in for him.
    Hendrick ...Keep reading

    Denny Hamlin sets realistic final NASCAR win total prediction
    Tue, 17 Mar 2026 00:39:32 +0000
    For much of the past several seasons, Denny Hamlin said reaching 60 career NASCAR Cup Series wins was his most important career goal, even more than the elusive championship, and he now sits at 61 after winning on Sunday at Las Vegas.
    He always said ?60? was the most important competitive goal, because he couldn?t control his destiny in the championship battle, for reasons ultimately ...Keep reading

    Daniel Suarez says he "lost a lot of respect" for Ross Chastain after Vegas comments
    Mon, 16 Mar 2026 23:08:10 +0000
    In 'The Long Run' vlog, which you can watch HERE, Daniel Suarez offered additional comments regarding the on and off-track clashes with Ross Chastain last weekend at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
    The two drivers were teammates at Trackhouse Racing between 2022 and 2025, before Suarez and the team parted ways. Now driving for Spire Motorsports, Suarez explained the entire sequence of events that led ...Keep reading

    Carson Hocevar to run Dale Earnhardt throwback scheme and firesuit at Darlington
    Mon, 16 Mar 2026 20:25:11 +0000
    This weekend, NASCAR heads to Darlington Raceway for the first of the track's two Cup races this year. The historic track is one of the most difficult (and exciting) on the schedule, and has hosted Cup races since 1950. 
    The South Carolina track will play host to the sixth round of the 2026 NASCAR Cup season, and we've already been given a glimpse of some of the throwback schemes teams will be ...Keep reading


    Fox News Headlines

    Taylor Frankie Paul assault video surfaces, ?Bachelorette? season scrapped: What to know
    Fri, 20 Mar 2026 18:45:37 GMT
    ABC canceled Taylor Frankie Paul's Bachelorette season after a video surfaced showing her alleged violent act against ex-boyfriend Dakota Mortensen.

    Police call Jimmy Gracey's death an accident after vanishing on spring break in Barcelona, autopsy performed
    Fri, 20 Mar 2026 18:42:51 GMT
    Spanish police say Jimmy Gracey, a 20-year-old University of Alabama student, died accidentally in Barcelona after vanishing near Shoko nightclub.

    Victor Wembanyama snaps the Spurs' 6-season playoff drought in dramatic fashion with game-winning shot
    Fri, 20 Mar 2026 18:41:39 GMT
    Victor Wembanyama made a game-winning jumper with one second left, sending the San Antonio Spurs to the playoffs for the first time in six seasons.

    Don Lemon, Stephen Colbert, Jennifer Welch set to compete in sixth annual Liberal Hack Tournament
    Fri, 20 Mar 2026 18:39:32 GMT
    The "Ruthless" podcast kicked off its sixth annual viral NCAA-style Liberal Hack Tournament where voters online choose who the biggest hack in the media is this year.

    Nancy Guthrie update: Investigators are looking into reports of suspicious activity in her neighborhood
    Fri, 20 Mar 2026 18:21:04 GMT
    Pima County investigators are probing suspicious activity near Nancy Guthrie's home as DNA analysis continues 47 days after her suspected abduction.

    Video shows mother of three confronting alleged squatters after finding two strangers naked in her bed
    Fri, 20 Mar 2026 18:06:38 GMT
    A Chicago nursing student and mother of three says she found naked squatters in her bed, leaving her traumatized and fearing for her family's safety.

    Pritzker pushes prosecutions of Trump officials as part of Dem ?Project 2029? agenda
    Fri, 20 Mar 2026 18:05:29 GMT
    Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker calls for criminal prosecution of Trump officials if Democrats win 2028, dubbing his Democratic policy blueprint Project 2029.

    Video captures US strike on suspected narco vessel in Eastern Pacific, Coast Guard searches for 3 survivors
    Fri, 20 Mar 2026 18:02:30 GMT
    U.S. forces struck an alleged narco-trafficking vessel in the Eastern Pacific, leaving three survivors and no U.S. military casualties reported.

    Val Kilmer?s controversial AI resurrection sparks backlash as fans fume: 'It should be illegal'
    Fri, 20 Mar 2026 18:01:10 GMT
    Val Kilmer fans are reacting negatively to plans to use AI to portray the late actor in "As Deep as the Grave," a role he was cast in but could not film before his death.

    Chuck Norris? death inspires tributes as Sylvester Stallone, Jean-Claude Van Damme lead Hollywood reactions
    Fri, 20 Mar 2026 17:59:16 GMT
    Sylvester Stallone and Jean-Claude Van Damme lead celebrity tributes after Chuck Norris' death, calling him a great man and a friend who will never be forgotten.

    Trump administration sues Harvard over alleged failure to protect Jewish and Israeli students, seeks billions
    Fri, 20 Mar 2026 17:44:39 GMT
    The Trump administration is suing Harvard, alleging it failed to protect Jewish students from antisemitism and seeking billions in taxpayer funds back.

    Reporter's Notebook: GOP pushes election security bill despite slim odds, as Trump pressure looms
    Fri, 20 Mar 2026 17:44:13 GMT
    Senate Republicans debate the SAVE America Act despite lacking votes, as Trump threatens to withhold endorsements from GOP members who oppose the bill.

    US intel finds no China plan to invade Taiwan by 2027, despite military buildup
    Fri, 20 Mar 2026 17:43:53 GMT
    The U.S. intelligence community says China has no fixed timeline to invade Taiwan and is not planning action by 2027, marking a shift from prior warnings.

    NFL fans call the league's streaming strategy a 'money grab' as costs spiral out of control
    Fri, 20 Mar 2026 17:38:36 GMT
    OutKick's Davey Hudson took to the streets of Nashville and New York City to talk to aggrieved football fans about the continuing rising in the costs of streaming services.

    Alo faces potential legal trouble after Erika Kirk's clothing purchase history turned into viral smear
    Fri, 20 Mar 2026 17:37:08 GMT
    Luxury retailer Alo could be in hot water after an employee allegedly leaked Turning Point USA CEO Erika Kirk?s private purchase history to smear her.


    Indy Car Racing

    NASCAR suspends Daniel Dye after livestream mockery of IndyCar's David Malukas
    Wed, 18 Mar 2026 18:15:06 GMT
    Dye used voices that made inferences about Malukas? sexuality, and he mimicked Malukas? voice at one point.

    Kyle Kirkwood wins another IndyCar street race, this one to be first winner in Arlington
    Sun, 15 Mar 2026 19:42:18 GMT
    Kirkwood made an aggressive pass below four-time series champion Alex Palou with 15 laps to go and stayed in front the rest of the way.

    Marcus Ericsson scores maiden IndyCar pole in Arlington Grand Prix qualifying
    Sat, 14 Mar 2026 23:57:36 GMT
    It was Ericsson's first pole in his 117th IndyCar start and his first pole in general since the 2013 GP2 feature race at Silverstone.

    Red flag at IndyCar practice after workers spotted on temporary Texas street course
    Sat, 14 Mar 2026 19:54:34 GMT
    The television broadcast showed the trio of workers who appeared to be part of a catering crew.

    Roger Penske's Texas-sized 'playground' in Jerry Jones' neighborhood is IndyCar's new street course
    Sat, 14 Mar 2026 18:59:19 GMT
    The Grand Prix of Arlington is the first of three new street races on the IndyCar schedule this season. It is also the start of a multiyear deal in North Texas.

    IndyCar rookie Caio Collet helps Doug Boles mail out 'blue envelopes' containing Indy 500 tickets
    Wed, 11 Mar 2026 23:07:07 GMT
    The blue envelopes were shipped to all 50 U.S. states, including the District of Columbia, as well as 32 other countries around the world.

    Conor Daly joins Dreyer and Reinbold Racing for 110th Indianapolis 500
    Wed, 11 Mar 2026 18:55:33 GMT
    The Noblesville native will attempt to make his 13th start in the Indianapolis 500 as he returns to the Indianapolis-based team where he finished top-10 in 2024.

    IndyCar unveils course on the National Mall for Freedom 250 celebrating America?s birthday
    Tue, 10 Mar 2026 00:07:01 GMT
    The race weekend is free and open to the public August 22-23, 2026.

    Indy 500 parking and camping sold out: Here are some travel options
    Mon, 09 Mar 2026 16:57:58 GMT
    Race Day for the 110th Indy 500 is set to impress, with parking and camping sold out nearly a month earlier than last year. Here are some travel options!

    Josef Newgarden wins at Phoenix and moves atop the IndyCar standings
    Sat, 07 Mar 2026 23:32:14 GMT
    Newgarden's victory continued what could be a Team Penske sweep at Phoenix after Joey Logano won the pole for the NASCAR Cup Series race on Sunday.

    David Malukas scores maiden IndyCar pole in Phoenix qualifying; Schumacher qualifies 4th for first oval start
    Sat, 07 Mar 2026 01:19:00 GMT
    Team Penske locked out the front row for Saturday's race while Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing drivers occupy the second row.

    The Palou Show | Defending IndyCar champ wins season-opener in St. Petersburg
    Sun, 01 Mar 2026 22:27:15 GMT
    The victory was Palou's 20th of his career and also marked his 45th podium finish in 99 starts.

    Mick Schumacher's IndyCar debut ends in crash at Grand Prix of St. Petersburg
    Sun, 01 Mar 2026 19:51:53 GMT
    Schumacher didn't even get to complete a full lap in Sunday's season-opening IndyCar race on the streets of St. Petersburg.

    McLaughlin earns pole for IndyCar opener in St. Petersburg as Grosjean, rookie teammate Hauger make 'Fast Six'
    Sun, 01 Mar 2026 02:16:59 GMT
    McLaughlin, coming off a winless season in 2025, won his second straight pole on the streets of St. Pete after narrowly beating out Marcus Ericsson for the top spot.

    Alex Palou and Chip Ganassi Racing end McLaren contract fight after $12 million ruling
    Sat, 28 Feb 2026 00:14:34 GMT
    McLaren was initially seeking closer to $30 million and said after the ruling it would still pursue legal fees from Palou.

    Indy 500 veteran Simona de Silvestro turns to speed of Olympic bobsleigh
    Wed, 18 Feb 2026 05:17:40 GMT
    The 2010 Indy 500 Rookie of the Year is competing in two events at the Milan Cortina Games.

    Romain Grosjean rejoins Dale Coyne Racing, returns to full-time IndyCar competition
    Fri, 13 Feb 2026 21:12:52 GMT
    ?Grosjean will drive the No. 18 Honda and be partnered with 2025 Indy NXT champion and IndyCar rookie Dennis Hauger.


    ESPN Sports Headlines

    Men's March Madness live tracker: Updates from Friday's first round
    Fri, 20 Mar 2026 14:54:14 EST
    ESPN reporters are on-site across the country with real-time updates from the 2026 NCAA tournament.

    Men's March Madness Friday takeaways: How Kentucky won
    Fri, 20 Mar 2026 14:54:14 EST
    We're tracking how every first-round game is won -- and keys to each winner's chances to advancing again.

    Women's March Madness live tracker: Updates from Friday's first round
    Fri, 20 Mar 2026 14:36:54 EST
    We're following all the action from 16 games throughout Day 1 of the women's NCAA tournament.

    Women's March Madness Day 1 takeaways: Scores, analysis, recaps
    Fri, 20 Mar 2026 14:36:54 EST
    We're breaking down all 16 games Friday and how each winner can advance to the Sweet 16.

    Clase, Ortiz put on unpaid non-disciplinary leave
    Fri, 20 Mar 2026 14:53:38 EST
    As they await trial for an alleged pitch-rigging scheme, Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz were transferred to unpaid non-disciplinary leave Friday following an agreement between Major League Baseball and the MLB Players Association.

    Trump EO keeps 'national focus' on Army-Navy
    Fri, 20 Mar 2026 14:42:15 EST
    President Donald Trump has issued an executive order barring the College Football Playoff and other postseason games from airing during the annual Army-Navy matchup in December.

    Miles cards triple-double as TCU opens with romp
    Fri, 20 Mar 2026 14:42:15 EST
    Olivia Miles had her 12th career triple-double as third-seeded TCU beat UC San Diego 86-40 in a first-round NCAA tournament game.

    Amid scandal, CSUB eyes USC's Lee, sources say
    Fri, 20 Mar 2026 14:42:15 EST
    Cal State Bakersfield is working toward hiring USC assistant Todd Lee as its next head coach, sources told ESPN's Jeff Borzello. Coach Rod Barnes left in September and an assistant faces pimping charges.

    Tuskegee coach files suit vs. Morehouse, officers
    Fri, 20 Mar 2026 14:42:15 EST
    Tuskegee basketball coach Benjy Taylor has filed a $1 million federal lawsuit against two police officers and Morehouse College stemming from his postgame detainment on Jan. 31.

    Ronaldo to miss Portugal games vs. U.S., Mexico
    Fri, 20 Mar 2026 14:42:15 EST
    Al Nassr star Cristiano Ronaldo was not included in Portugal's call-up for pre-FIFA World Cup friendlies to be played vs. Mexico and the United States later this month.

    Rodman to be inducted in WWE HOF, sources say
    Fri, 20 Mar 2026 14:42:15 EST
    Basketball Hall of Famer Dennis Rodman will be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame for his time in WCW during the Monday night wars, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.

    Dual MVP gold Judge, Ohtani card sells for $2.16M
    Fri, 20 Mar 2026 14:42:15 EST
    The 2025 Topps Chrome dual MVP gold Logoman card featuring game-worn patches taken from Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani jerseys -- numbered 1-of-1 and signed on-card by the reigning MVPs -- has sold via Fanatics Collect for $2.16 million.

    ? Women's tournament: Bracket breakdown
    Fri, 20 Mar 2026 14:42:15 EST
    ESPN talent cast their votes for which foursome will reach the Final Four. Will Phoenix be full of chalk?

    'They're not even close': Why a Giannis trade might be even more complicated this summer
    Fri, 20 Mar 2026 09:56:56 EST
    As the Giannis trade watch enters another offseason, a rare ownership structure and financial turmoil have left opposing teams wondering: Who's in charge here?

    Olney: The 7 things I took away from MLB spring training
    Fri, 20 Mar 2026 13:50:18 EST
    What did you miss at major league camps this spring while watching the World Baseball Classic? Here's what stood out to us from Florida and Arizona.

    'The best is still yet to come': Why Wyatt Langford is an AL MVP sleeper pick
    Fri, 20 Mar 2026 13:50:18 EST
    Langford has gone from overhyped to overlooked. That could change in 2026 for the 24-year-old.

    Looking back at Day 1 of men's March Madness
    Fri, 20 Mar 2026 12:42:25 EST
    Our reporters detail how each game was won Thursday and look ahead to the matchups created for Saturday.

    Welcome to 'The Reef': LIU's 'fins up' chant has turned a near-empty gym into March magic
    Fri, 20 Mar 2026 08:14:25 EST
    A few college basketball fanatics were looking for a local team to root for in 2023. They landed on the LIU Sharks -- and turned rooting for them into a passion.