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Bethesda Fallout 3 dev "initially felt a little touchy" about New Vegas' success because they "put in all this effort" for its foundation ? "We made 90% of the art, we built the engine"
Fri, 27 Mar 2026 18:14:10 +0000
Fallout 3 dev "initially felt a little touchy" about New Vegas' glowing reputation because Bethesda's work building its foundation went unrecognized.

Xbox Game Pass ?TRITON? shows up with only first?party games, sparking questions about whether Microsoft is preparing a major shake?up to its subscription model
Fri, 27 Mar 2026 16:30:08 +0000
A newly discovered Xbox Game Pass codename, TRITON, points to a first party game lineup, adding to speculation that Microsoft could be testing a different subscription offering.

Why did Microsoft end 'This is an Xbox' marketing? Microsoft responds ? "It didn't feel like Xbox."
Fri, 27 Mar 2026 15:30:16 +0000
Microsoft's controversial Xbox marketing campaign "This is an Xbox" was almost immediately ended after new CEO Asha Sharma came on board. Microsoft explains why.

Geekom's ultimate Windows Mini-PC with upgradeable RAM and SSD is now 33% off ? it also features quad 4K monitor support and an Intel i5-13600H CPU
Fri, 27 Mar 2026 14:23:33 +0000
The Geekom IT13 is our no.1 mini-PC for its reliably quick performance for productivity tasks, 4K monitor support, and compact design, and it's now on sale for a 33% Amazon Spring Sale discount.

Sony raised PS5 prices in key regions and Xbox instantly became the cheaper console, creating one of the funniest value swings in years
Fri, 27 Mar 2026 13:48:45 +0000
Sony has raised PS5 prices across multiple regions, and early comparisons show Xbox hardware now offers better value in several markets, shifting the pricing landscape between the two platforms.

Alienware?s 2026 refresh doubles down on power, RGB, and unapologetic gaming attitude, proving subtlety is still not the plan
Fri, 27 Mar 2026 13:41:17 +0000
Alienware announced a refresh for its flagship Area-51 and Aurora gaming laptops at CES 2026, and they're now available to buy from Dell. Best part? The older models are enjoying some heavy discounts.

Yes, your office admin can fully remove Microsoft's Copilot app from your work PCs ? if you follow this strict criteria for 28 days
Fri, 27 Mar 2026 10:35:35 +0000
Microsoft made it possible to batch uninstall Copilot in Windows 11, but the caveats make it harder than expected.

Windows 95's self-healing tricks saved Microsoft's retro OS from rogue installations ? A "fix it after they break it" strategy
Fri, 27 Mar 2026 09:47:42 +0000
Windows 95 had a clever safeguard against sloppy installers that few would have known about.

Baldur's Gate 3 director weighs in on cheaper Xbox Game Pass tiers Microsoft is considering ? "I don't think race to the bottom needs a renaissance"
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 23:30:10 +0000
As Microsoft's new Xbox CEO considers making Xbox Game Pass more affordable with "lower-priced tiers," one executive dev says he thinks that's a bad idea.

The ?Avengers? of Windows app development are assembling to fix Windows 11
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 21:11:04 +0000
Legendary developer Rudy Huyn is picking a new team to improve the Windows 11 app experience.

STALKER 2 just got a big Xbox feature ahead of its new Cost of Hope DLC ? new details about the expansion have me excited to return to The Zone
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 20:43:31 +0000
Ahead of STALKER 2's newly announced Cost of Hope DLC expansion coming out this summer, the game now fully supports Xbox Play Anywhere on Xbox and PC.

Hunters of 2-in-1 laptops with stylus pen support for crafting digital art are in luck ? this solid 3K AMOLED PC will fit your needs at a 29% discount
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 20:24:31 +0000
The Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 360 is a favorable 2-in-1 laptop with a detailed 3K AMOLED display, a high-performance Lunar Lake Intel Core Ultra Series 2 CPU, and additional features for work and personal use. It's also now available for a 29% discount courtesy of the Amazon Spring Sale.

Qualcomm-based PC sales have "experienced explosive growth," according to a new report ? and the platform could save a struggling entry-level PC gaming market
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 20:20:12 +0000
In the future, ARM-based PCs could save the day for entry-level and mid-range PC gamers. I'm not sure I believe it, but that's exactly what this recent analyst report suggests.

OpenAI Sora dead, new funding "Ponzi scheme" ... is the end of OpenAI nigh, and will Microsoft end up picking up the pieces?
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 20:11:58 +0000
OpenAI looks increasingly chaotic, as it shutters various projects and restructures in ongoing, increasingly fruitless-looking attempts to become profitable.

The Expanse: Osiris Reborn's new trailer reveals gameplay, release date, and best test ? it's also confirmed for Xbox Game Pass and Xbox Play Anywhere
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 19:35:56 +0000
One of the biggest highlights of the March 2026 Xbox Partner Preview event was the trailer for The Expanse: Osiris Reborn, as it showcased its gameplay along with dates for its upcoming full release and Xbox Series X|S beta test.


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    How to watch NASCAR 2026 at Martinsville: Weekend schedule, start time, TV
    Fri, 27 Mar 2026 14:00:03 +0000
    Tyler Reddick continues to lead the championship standings, a stunning 95-points clear of Ryan Blaney after his fourth win in just the first six races of the 2026 season.
    NASCAR now heads to one of its oldest and most historic tracks with 400 laps around the Martinsville half-mile. Denny Hamlin is the defending winner of the spring race here. 
    In this story, you can find all the information ...Keep reading

    Spire, Gabehart and Gibbs await key decision from Judge
    Thu, 26 Mar 2026 21:31:24 +0000
    Judge Susan C. Rodriguez of the Western District of North Carolina heard arguments from all parties involved in the Joe Gibbs Racing vs Chris Gabehart and Spire Motorsports case on Thursday but ultimately did not render a preliminary injunction ruling.
    Specifically, Joe Gibbs Racing is seeking an injunction from the court that would prevent Gabehart from working for Spire in any function ...Keep reading

    Joe Gibbs Racing accuses Chris Gabehart of deleting relevant texts before lawsuit
    Thu, 26 Mar 2026 01:04:33 +0000
    In a Wednesday night legal filing, Joe Gibbs Racing says Chris Gabehart was not able to entirely comply with the expedited discovery order issued by the Western District of North Carolina due to text messages he deleted prior to the lawsuit brought against him.
    Additionally, JGR believes it has been able to construct a narrative that shows its former competition director ?immediately ...Keep reading

    Darius Rucker becomes NASCAR team owner, partnering with Legacy Motor Club
    Wed, 25 Mar 2026 20:36:13 +0000
    Rucker joins an ownership group that includes seven-time NASCAR Cup champion Jimmie Johnson and Knighthead Capital Management. NASCAR legend Richard Petty, who owned the team before it morphed into Legacy, now works as a team ambassador. 
    The acclaimed country singer and Hootie & the Blowfish frontman announced this on the Dan Patrick Show, noting how he has loved NASCAR for years. He is a ...Keep reading

    NASCAR isn't the only reason drivers reconsider fighting
    Tue, 24 Mar 2026 23:56:43 +0000
    In real time, upon leaving the infield care center at Darlington Raceway on Friday night, Ben Rhodes wanted to find Tyler Ankrum after the NASCAR Truck Series race to express some displeasure with some fisticuffs but quickly thought better of it.
    ?So, yeah, I would love to go get myself a penalty and fight right now, but that's $75,000, so we won't be doing that,? Rhodes said. ?Yeah ...Keep reading

    How about a 750 horsepower package for NASCAR intermediates too?
    Tue, 24 Mar 2026 20:06:22 +0000
    When asked about the potential of using the 750 horsepower tapered spacer on intermediate tracks in addition to its return to short tracks this season, Joey Logano looked as if he had been asked the stupidest question in the world.
    Of course he wants more power, literally everywhere
    ?I want more falloff,? Logano said with the most indignation in the world. ?I mean, more fall off puts ...Keep reading

    Denny Hamlin explains how 23XI is beating JGR with their own data
    Tue, 24 Mar 2026 17:41:02 +0000
    Denny Hamlin has said this frequently but his 23XI Racing team and Joe Gibbs Racing are true alliance partners as part of the $8 million a year the former pays to the latter in exchange for all technical data.
    But Hamlin says, and he did again on Monday on his Actions Detrimental podcast, that the information flow goes both ways.
    ?We're always privy to what they're doing as well as they ...Keep reading

    Winners and losers from NASCAR's first Darlington race of 2026
    Mon, 23 Mar 2026 16:24:46 +0000
    Daytona, Atlanta, COTA, and now Darlington. 23XI Racing's Tyler Reddick is driving away with the championship lead, and in this age of parity, a win record like that is nearly unheard of.
    But 23XI wasn't the only team that turned heads on Sunday, with RFK and Spire both showing good pace, while titans like HMS and JGR lagged behind. 
    36 of the 37 starters finished Sunday's race, but there ...Keep reading

    Cup drivers say new package is directionally positive at Darlington
    Mon, 23 Mar 2026 02:46:17 +0000
    When it comes to the debut of the new short track package at Darlington Raceway, there might be a Venn Diagram overlap between those who had really good cars and those who felt like it improved the racing.
    As a result, there may also be a similar overlap for the opposite.  
    Ultimately, most drivers said the increased horsepower and reduced downforce configuration did not fundamentally ...Keep reading


    Fox News Headlines

    Dem senators dodge crucial question on illegal alien accused of killing Chicago college student
    Sat, 28 Mar 2026 08:00:14 GMT
    After Sheridan Gorman's killing, several Democratic senators declined to clearly say whether the illegal immigrant charged in the case should have been deported

    Tiger Woods released from jail after DUI arrest; eyes appear bloodshot in booking photo
    Sat, 28 Mar 2026 07:17:42 GMT
    Tiger Woods was released from jail Friday night after several hours after he was arrested for driving under the influence following a car crash near his Florida home.

    Too loud? Ticket?s in the mail
    Sat, 28 Mar 2026 07:00:21 GMT
    Noise cameras are spreading across U.S. cities, issuing automatic tickets up to $2,500. NYC has already collected nearly $2 million in fines since 2021.

    House Republicans pass rival DHS plan, setting up Senate fight as shutdown set to become longest in history
    Sat, 28 Mar 2026 03:33:14 GMT
    House Republicans passed a two-month DHS funding extension, but the 42-day partial government shutdown remains far from over amid continued gridlock.

    Controversial viral influencer 'Clavicular' arrested in Florida on battery charges
    Sat, 28 Mar 2026 01:56:13 GMT
    "Looksmaxxing" influencer Braden Peters known as "Clavicular" arrested and facing battery charges after alleged Airbnb incident in February.

    At least 2 students killed, several injured in school bus crash in Tennessee: 'A parent's worst nightmare'
    Sat, 28 Mar 2026 01:16:05 GMT
    Two students were killed and seven were injured in a school bus crash on Highway 70 in Carroll County, Tennessee, during a Kenwood Middle School field trip.

    Trump touts progress in Iran talks and success in Venezuela, says 'Cuba is next'
    Sat, 28 Mar 2026 01:05:15 GMT
    President says "Cuba is next" after Iran negotiations, success in Venezuela and talks renaming the Strait of Hormuz the "Strait of Trump" at a Miami Beach summit.

    Sportscaster Jim Gray says Tiger Woods' DUI arrest is 'another cry for help'
    Sat, 28 Mar 2026 01:01:45 GMT
    Fox News contributor and sportscaster Jim Gray called Tiger Woods' DUI arrest a "cry for help," saying the golfer's troubling pattern raises questions about who surrounds him.

    Carville doubles down on theory Trump will 'walk away' from office after midterms, get pardon from JD Vance
    Sat, 28 Mar 2026 01:00:24 GMT
    Carville doubled down on his theory that Trump will resign after the midterms, suggesting Trump will seek a pardon from JD Vance to avoid potential prosecutions after leaving office.

    Captain hauls in nearly 500-pound sea giant after grueling battle, feeds most of town
    Sat, 28 Mar 2026 00:15:32 GMT
    Captain Jose Rodriguez Jr. caught a massive 480-pound swordfish in the Florida Keys, fighting the trophy fish for five hours on a deep-sea fishing charter as a family watched.

    Prosecutors detail moments before illegal immigrant allegedly killed college student
    Sat, 28 Mar 2026 00:05:41 GMT
    Jose Medina-Medina, accused of killing Loyola University Chicago student Sheridan Gorman, faced his first court hearing after a tuberculosis delay.

    Chicago-area student paper unveils ICE tracker days after illegal migrant charged in Sheridan Gorman's murder
    Sat, 28 Mar 2026 00:04:27 GMT
    Dominican University's Dominican Star newspaper launched an ICE tracker just days after an illegal immigrant was charged in the murder of 18-year-old Loyola student Sheridan Gorman.

    Watchdog blasts BBC, CNN, NYT for applying 'war crime' label almost exclusively to US, Israel in Iran conflict
    Sat, 28 Mar 2026 00:04:18 GMT
    A media watchdog claims 88% of war crime references in Iran conflict coverage by CNN, BBC and others targeted the U.S. or Israel, with none aimed at Iran.

    LA United School District scandal leads to charges as $22M scheme allegedly drained funds meant for students
    Sat, 28 Mar 2026 00:01:05 GMT
    A former LAUSD IT employee and a tech firm owner face felony charges in an alleged $22 million pay-to-play money laundering scheme, prosecutors say.

    Andrew Garfield warns fans against watching 'Harry Potter,' calls Rowling ?she that shall remain nameless?
    Sat, 28 Mar 2026 00:00:29 GMT
    Andrew Garfield said watching Harry Potter films is now "controversial," accusing J.K. Rowling of supporting 'inhumane' causes in a recent radio interview.


    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

    Tiger arrested on suspicion of DUI after car crash
    Sat, 28 Mar 2026 01:29:48 EST
    Tiger Woods was arrested on suspicion of DUI following a car crash Friday in which he struck another vehicle and rolled his Land Rover, authorities said.

    Reed, Karaban handle pressure, seal UConn win
    Sat, 28 Mar 2026 01:29:48 EST
    Tarris Reed Jr. scored 20 points, Alex Karaban added 17, and both made pressure-packed free throws in the final minute that helped second-seeded UConn hold off third-seeded Michigan State 67-63 in the Sweet 16 on Friday night.

    Luka picks up 16th technical, faces 1-game ban
    Sat, 28 Mar 2026 01:29:49 EST
    Luka Doncic was whistled for his 16th technical foul of the season Friday against the Nets and will face a one-game suspension if it is upheld.

    Vols make third straight Elite 8 with upset of ISU
    Sat, 28 Mar 2026 01:29:49 EST
    Tennessee used a dominant effort on the glass and a strong second half to put away second-seeded Iowa State 76-62 and earn its third straight trip to the Elite Eight.

    Sources: Sun sold, will relocate to Houston in '27
    Sat, 28 Mar 2026 01:29:49 EST
    The Connecticut Sun franchise is being sold to the Fertitta family for a record $300 million to bring the WNBA back to Houston, sources confirmed to ESPN on Friday.

    U-M rolls on behind Lendeborg's all-around show
    Sat, 28 Mar 2026 01:29:49 EST
    Yaxel Lendeborg did a bit of everything in a brilliant performance Friday night, putting up 23 points, 12 rebounds and seven assists to lead Michigan past Alabama 90-77 and into the Elite Eight.

    Jackson beats buzzer, LSU to put Duke in Elite 8
    Sat, 28 Mar 2026 01:29:48 EST
    Ashlon Jackson's 3-pointer at the buzzer lifted third-seeded Duke to an 87-85 win over No. 2 seed LSU in the Sweet 16 of the women's NCAA tournament Friday night.

    Illinois curbs alcohol sales Sat. with Final 4 on line
    Sat, 28 Mar 2026 01:29:48 EST
    Champaign officials announced an emergency order limiting alcohol sales on the Illinois campus on Saturday night in anticipation of potential property damage and excessive celebrations if the Fighting Illini beat Iowa to advance to the Final Four.

    ? What's next for eliminated women's teams
    Sat, 28 Mar 2026 01:29:48 EST
    After Sweet 16 losses, what are the portal priorities for the Tigers Gophers, Tar Heels and Commodores?

    Men's March Madness 2026: Ranking the remaining eight teams
    Sat, 28 Mar 2026 01:04:25 EST
    The regional finals look a little chalky -- with 9-seed Iowa in the mix. Let's rank the teams once more.

    How every Sweet 16 game was won Friday -- and each winner's keys to Elite Eight
    Sat, 28 Mar 2026 01:04:24 EST
    UConn, Duke, Michigan and Tennessee are moving on. Here's how they advanced -- and how they can do it again.

    Duke downs LSU, and all of Friday's results: How half of the Elite Eight was set
    Sat, 28 Mar 2026 00:59:28 EST
    We've got live analysis and postgame keys for each game from wins from UConn, Duke, Notre Dame and UCLA on Friday.

    What's next for Michigan State, St. John's, Alabama and Iowa State: Recruits, transfer portal, more
    Sat, 28 Mar 2026 01:38:02 EST
    Their NCAA tournament runs ended early and now it's all about next season. Here's how it's taking shape.

    World Series contender tiers: How far away from winning it all is your favorite MLB team?
    Sat, 28 Mar 2026 01:44:30 EST
    Can anybody stop the Dodgers? And who will emerge in 2027, 2028, 2029 ...?

    Takeaways from every Friday game
    Sat, 28 Mar 2026 01:44:31 EST
    Baseball is back! Here's your one-stop shop for all of the season-opening action.

    Why NBA insiders are all-in on the Spurs: 'Victor breaks all the rules'
    Fri, 27 Mar 2026 12:12:37 EST
    San Antonio's title buzz is growing around the league. Plus, new intel on expansion and an East playoff race full of injury questions.

    NHL Power Rankings: Each franchise's career playoff points leader
    Fri, 27 Mar 2026 12:14:21 EST
    As the postseason approaches, who has the most points in each team's history?

    NHL playoff watch: Projecting the Red Wings' postseason chances
    Fri, 27 Mar 2026 12:14:21 EST
    Detroit is running out of time to climb back into a playoff spot. Plus, full postseason bracket projections.