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CRIMSON DESERT REVIEWS ARE OUT! (Review Roundup)

The Crimson Desert review embargo has officially lifted, and the scores are coming in! Today we’re diving into a full Crimson Desert review roundup to see if Pearl Abyss has actually delivered the "Game of the Year" contender we’ve been waiting for. From the "incredible" combat systems compared to Devil May Cry and Ninja Gaiden to the massive open world of Pywel, we’re breaking down the consensus from major outlets like IGN, PC Gamer, and Digital Foundry. Is the "BlackSpace Engine" actually next-gen, or are the technical demands too high? We're discussing the learning curve, the surprising lack of traditional RPG systems, and why some reviewers are calling it a "diamond in the rough." In this stream, we cover: - Review Score Roundup: Analyzing the Metacritic and OpenCritic trends., - Combat Mastery: Is it too complex or a new genre standard?, - Performance Report: How it runs on PS5, Xbox Series X, and high-end PC., - The "Slow Burn" Factor: Why the first 8 hours are polarizing reviewers., - Final Verdict: Should you buy Crimson Desert on day one?, Crimson Desert launches globally on March 19, 2026, for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Crimson Desert is an upcoming open-world action-adventure game developed by Pearl Abyss, known for Black Desert Online. It is a single-player, narrative-driven game focusing on intense, visceral combat and exploration of the vast continent of Pywel, following the story of a mercenary named Kliff, launching on PC and consoles on March 19, 2026 --- ## 🤝 Support & Partnerships You help power the show! Check out our great sponsors and affiliates: ### Reforge Roast (Our Coffee Company!) COFFEE - https://reforgeroast.com/ SPRECHER - https://sprecherbrewery.com/?ref=LONO GLASSES - Code LONO - https://gameradvantage.com/ INTO THE AM - Code LONO - https://intotheam.com/LONO 80STEES - Code LONO - https://www.80stees.com AMAZON AFFILIATE - https://amzn.to/2YUOXR7 --- ## 🎲 Reforge Gaming Community The Reforge Gaming Community is built on unmatched audience interaction. Join our **daily** Live Video Game Podcast where we break down the biggest news, deliver expert analysis, and discuss your questions in real-time. Drop in, hang out, and drive the conversation! MEMBERSHIP - https://www.youtube.com/ReforgeGaming/join DISCORD - https://discord.gg/ReforgeTV TWITTER - Https://twitter.com/ReforgeGaming AUDIO - https://open.spotify.com/show/0FFSZQVL0dTcatnQKKOCNL #CrimsonDesert #CrimsonDesertReview #GamingNews #PearlAbyss #OpenWorld #PS5 #Xbox #PCGaming #ActionRPG #CrimsonDesertGameplay #playstation #gaming #reforgegaming

Published: 2026-03-19 00:08 UTC

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CRIMSON DESERT Review Embargo Waiting Room

Welcome to the Crimson Desert Review Embargo Waiting Room. We are counting down to the exact second the official reviews and scores drop for Pearl Abyss’s massive open-world epic. Is this the next evolution of action RPGs, or is the hype too high? In this live stream, we’re breaking down everything you need to know before the Crimson Desert Release Date on March 19. We’ll be discussing the recent PS5 base console gameplay reveal, performance mode vs. quality mode, and if the "BlackSpace Engine" truly delivers on its next-gen promises. Crimson Desert is an upcoming action-adventure game by Pearl Abyss. Originally planned as a prequel to Black Desert Online, the game evolved into a standalone title during development. It is scheduled to be released for Windows, macOS, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S on March 19, 2026. Welcome to Reforge Gaming, your daily destination for gamers talking gaming. We go beyond the headlines to give you details and opinions not just the hate or hype. 🔴 JOIN THE LIVE DISCUSSION We are LIVE every day! Stick around for the interactive Q&A and drive the conversation. --- ## 🤝 Support & Partnerships You help power the show! Check out our great sponsors and affiliates: ### Reforge Roast (Our Coffee Company!) COFFEE - https://reforgeroast.com/ SPRECHER - https://sprecherbrewery.com/?ref=LONO GLASSES - Code LONO - https://gameradvantage.com/ INTO THE AM - Code LONO - https://intotheam.com/LONO 80STEES - Code LONO - https://www.80stees.com AMAZON AFFILIATE - https://amzn.to/2YUOXR7 --- ## 🎲 Reforge Gaming Community The Reforge Gaming Community is built on unmatched audience interaction. Join our **daily** Live Video Game Podcast where we break down the biggest news, deliver expert analysis, and discuss your questions in real-time. Drop in, hang out, and drive the conversation! MEMBERSHIP - https://www.youtube.com/ReforgeGaming/join DISCORD - https://discord.gg/ReforgeTV TWITTER - Https://twitter.com/ReforgeGaming AUDIO - https://open.spotify.com/show/0FFSZQVL0dTcatnQKKOCNL #CrimsonDesert #CrimsonDesertReview #GamingNews #PearlAbyss #PS5 #PCGaming #OpenWorldRPG #CrimsonDesertGameplay #GamingNewsToday #playstation #gaming #reforgegaming

Published: 2026-03-18 22:01 UTC

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Starfield News, Crimson Desert, PSSR 2.0 Update, DLSS 5 | Gaming News Today

Today we’re diving into the PSSR 2.0 update and why Sony’s AI upscaling is finally closing the gap. Plus, I’ve been officially BLOCKED by the Crimson Desert PR team. I'll show you exactly what happened and why Crimson Desert has more red flags. And finally, NVIDIA just showed DLSS 5 and many are calling it AI slop and making hilarious memes. We will also co-stream and do a reaction to the Starfield: Major Update - Free Lanes & Terran Armada Developer Deep Dive. This is not Starfield 2.0 but will be about the Starfield DLC 2 as well as the likely Starfield PS5 release date. About this show: Gaming News Today is your source for industry-leading analysis on the latest hardware leaks, studio drama, and technical breakdowns. From the future of PlayStation’s AI upscaling to the reality of upcoming RPG launches, we cut through the marketing fluff to give you the facts. 🔴 JOIN THE LIVE DISCUSSION We are LIVE every day! Stick around for the interactive Q&A and drive the conversation. --- ## 🎧 Episode Chapters 0:00 Intro 2:14 PSSR 2.0 update 5:35 DLSS5 Reaction 10:05 Crimson Desert Blocked Me Drama Breakdown 20:00 live discussion 21:15 Crimson Desert PS5 gameplay footage 35:00 Crimson Desert PS5 gameplay reaction 50:48 live discussion 1:47:31 Starfield PS5 announcement 2:06:26 Starfield PS5 reaction 2:13:00 live discussion 3:36:12 PS Portal Update 3:46:00 outro --- ## 🤝 Support & Partnerships You help power the show! Check out our great sponsors and affiliates: ### Reforge Roast (Our Coffee Company!) COFFEE - https://reforgeroast.com/ SPRECHER - https://sprecherbrewery.com/?ref=LONO GLASSES - Code LONO - https://gameradvantage.com/ INTO THE AM - Code LONO - https://intotheam.com/LONO 80STEES - Code LONO - https://www.80stees.com AMAZON AFFILIATE - https://amzn.to/2YUOXR7 --- ## 🎲 Reforge Gaming Community The Reforge Gaming Community is built on unmatched audience interaction. Join our **daily** Live Video Game Podcast where we break down the biggest news, deliver expert analysis, and discuss your questions in real-time. Drop in, hang out, and drive the conversation! MEMBERSHIP - https://www.youtube.com/ReforgeGaming/join DISCORD - https://discord.gg/ReforgeTV TWITTER - Https://twitter.com/ReforgeGaming AUDIO - https://open.spotify.com/show/0FFSZQVL0dTcatnQKKOCNL #PSSR2 #CrimsonDesert #DLSS5 #GamingNews #PS6 #NVIDIA #TechLeaks #GamingNewsToday #playstation #gaming #reforgegaming

Published: 2026-03-17 19:00 UTC

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Crimson Desert Console Update, Marathon Update, Starfield News

Crimson Desert is days away and the console footage is still MIA. Today we’re breaking down the PR response to the lack of Crimson Desert PS5 gameplay, the latest Marathon update with respect to the Cryo Archive map ARG, as well as the latest Starfield news about coming to PS5 and the second DLC. 📝About This Show In today's live broadcast, we are looking at the lack of Crimson Desert console gameplay. We analyze the response from Will Powers the head of PR, the controversial inclusion of Denuvo, and the new PS5 Pro gameplay footage that has the community divided. We also discuss Bungie’s Marathon, which just saw its first major post-launch controversy. Audio Director Chase Combs has confirmed a rollback on the "global" gunshot sounds... we'll talk about how this affects the extraction meta. What does this mean for Marathon Cry Archive? Finally, the Starfield news we’ve been waiting for! With PS5 listings appearing in Europe and a confirmed announcement from Bethesda coming this week, is the "Terran Armada" expansion finally ready? Crimson Desert is an upcoming action-adventure game by Pearl Abyss. Originally planned as a prequel to Black Desert Online, the game evolved into a standalone title during development. It is scheduled to be released for Windows, macOS, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S on March 19, 2026. Marathon is a first-person shooter video game developed and published by Bungie. Announced in May 2023, the game is the first new entry in Bungie's original Marathon series since the release of Marathon Infinity. Starfield is a 2023 action role-playing game developed by Bethesda Game Studios and published by Bethesda Softworks. In the game, the player character joins a group of space explorers who must venture 50 light-years around the Sol System to acquire mysterious artifacts. --- ## 🎧 Episode Chapters 0:00 Intro 1:55 Crimson Desert PS5 Gameplay Update 15:09 Marathon Update 20:08 Starfield news 23:00 live discussion --- ## 🤝 Support & Partnerships You help power the show! Check out our great sponsors and affiliates: ### Reforge Roast (Our Coffee Company!) COFFEE - https://reforgeroast.com/ SPRECHER - https://sprecherbrewery.com/?ref=LONO GLASSES - Code LONO - https://gameradvantage.com/ INTO THE AM - Code LONO - https://intotheam.com/LONO 80STEES - Code LONO - https://www.80stees.com AMAZON AFFILIATE - https://amzn.to/2YUOXR7 --- ## 🎲 Reforge Gaming Community The Reforge Gaming Community is built on unmatched audience interaction. Join our **daily** Live Video Game Podcast where we break down the biggest news, deliver expert analysis, and discuss your questions in real-time. Drop in, hang out, and drive the conversation! MEMBERSHIP - https://www.youtube.com/ReforgeGaming/join DISCORD - https://discord.gg/ReforgeTV TWITTER - Https://twitter.com/ReforgeGaming AUDIO - https://open.spotify.com/show/0FFSZQVL0dTcatnQKKOCNL #CrimsonDesert #StarfieldPS5 #MarathonGame #Bungie #GamingNews #StarfieldUpdate #Xbox #PS5Pro #playstation #gaming #reforgegaming

Published: 2026-03-16 18:36 UTC

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Marathon Player Count, Crimson Desert Console Footage, Project Helix

Can Bungie save Marathon? Is Crimson Desert pulling a "Cyberpunk"? We're breaking down the biggest gaming shifts and Project Helix from XBOX GDC 2026. Tonight, my wife reacts to a massive week in gaming. We're looking at the Marathon player count drop (is a 50% slide a death sentence or is discussing it just "maidenless" behavior?), the sketchy Crimson Desert console footage situation where Pearl Abyss is only showing PS5 Pro clips, and the official Xbox Project Helix specs revealed at GDC. Crimson Desert is an upcoming action-adventure game by Pearl Abyss. Originally planned as a prequel to Black Desert Online, the game evolved into a standalone title during development. It is scheduled to release for macOS, PlayStation 5, Windows, and Xbox Series X/S on March 19, 2026. Marathon is a first-person shooter video game developed and published by Bungie. Announced in May 2023, the game is the first new entry in Bungie's original Marathon series since the release of Marathon Infinity. Project Helix is the codename for Microsoft’s next-generation Xbox console, designed as a hybrid device that merges high-end PC gaming capabilities with traditional console ease. Revealed at GDC 2026, it features a custom AMD system-on-chip (SoC) aiming for a massive performance leap, supporting both Xbox and PC game libraries, including Steam. --- ## 🎧 Episode Chapters 0:00 Intro 11:26 Marathon Player Count 57:03 Crimson Desert Console Footage 1:30:28 Xbox Project Helix 2:05:46 Slay The Spire 2 Gameplay 3:26:54 outro --- ## 🤝 Support & Partnerships You help power the show! Check out our great sponsors and affiliates: ### Reforge Roast (Our Coffee Company!) COFFEE - https://reforgeroast.com/ SPRECHER - https://sprecherbrewery.com/?ref=LONO GLASSES - Code LONO - https://gameradvantage.com/ INTO THE AM - Code LONO - https://intotheam.com/LONO 80STEES - Code LONO - https://www.80stees.com AMAZON AFFILIATE - https://amzn.to/2YUOXR7 --- ## 🎲 Reforge Gaming Community The Reforge Gaming Community is built on unmatched audience interaction. Join our **daily** Live Video Game Podcast where we break down the biggest news, deliver expert analysis, and discuss your questions in real-time. Drop in, hang out, and drive the conversation! MEMBERSHIP - https://www.youtube.com/ReforgeGaming/join DISCORD - https://discord.gg/ReforgeTV TWITTER - Https://twitter.com/ReforgeGaming AUDIO - https://open.spotify.com/show/0FFSZQVL0dTcatnQKKOCNL #Marathon #CrimsonDesert #ProjectHelix #Xbox #GamingNews #GDC2026 #Bungie #PS5Pro #playstation #gaming #reforgegaming

Published: 2026-03-15 05:26 UTC

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Crimson Desert DRAMA, Project Helix REVEALED, Marathon in DECLINE?

We need to talk about the Crimson Desert PS5 Pro footage controversy: is the performance actually there, or is Pearl Abyss hiding something? Plus, Marathon’s player count just hit an all-time low. Is Bungie’s latest already on life support? We are also breaking down the Project Helix presentation from GDC 2026, Microsoft’s "Windows-powered" console is finally real. Crimson Desert is an upcoming action-adventure game by Pearl Abyss. Originally planned as a prequel to Black Desert Online, the game evolved into a standalone title during development. It is scheduled to release for macOS, PlayStation 5, Windows, and Xbox Series X/S on March 19, 2026. Marathon is a first-person shooter video game developed and published by Bungie. Announced in May 2023, the game is the first new entry in Bungie's original Marathon series since the release of Marathon Infinity. Project Helix is the codename for Microsoft’s next-generation Xbox console, designed as a hybrid device that merges high-end PC gaming capabilities with traditional console ease. Revealed at GDC 2026, it features a custom AMD system-on-chip (SoC) aiming for a massive performance leap, supporting both Xbox and PC game libraries, including Steam. --- ## 🎧 Episode Chapters 0:00 Intro 1:43 Crimson Desert DRAMA 12:29 Marathon is in DECLINE? 19:29 Project Helix is a PC 24:00 Live discussion --- ## 🤝 Support & Partnerships You help power the show! Check out our great sponsors and affiliates: ### Reforge Roast (Our Coffee Company!) COFFEE - https://reforgeroast.com/ SPRECHER - https://sprecherbrewery.com/?ref=LONO GLASSES - Code LONO - https://gameradvantage.com/ INTO THE AM - Code LONO - https://intotheam.com/LONO 80STEES - Code LONO - https://www.80stees.com AMAZON AFFILIATE - https://amzn.to/2YUOXR7 --- ## 🎲 Reforge Gaming Community The Reforge Gaming Community is built on unmatched audience interaction. Join our **daily** Live Video Game Podcast where we break down the biggest news, deliver expert analysis, and discuss your questions in real-time. Drop in, hang out, and drive the conversation! MEMBERSHIP - https://www.youtube.com/ReforgeGaming/join DISCORD - https://discord.gg/ReforgeTV TWITTER - Https://twitter.com/ReforgeGaming AUDIO - https://open.spotify.com/show/0FFSZQVL0dTcatnQKKOCNL #ProjectHelix #PS5Pro #CrimsonDesert #Marathon #GamingNews #GDC2026 #Xbox #Bungie #gaming #reforgegaming

Published: 2026-03-13 18:38 UTC

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Future Games Show: Spring Showcase 2026 [Co-Stream]

This is one of the official co-streams of the Future Games Show Spring Showcase 2026. The Future Games Show Spring Showcase returns on Thursday, March 12, 2026. Watch LIVE at 1pm PT / 4pm ET / 8pm GMT. Viewers can expect exclusive trailers and developer deep dives on coveted AAA blockbusters and trailblazing indie games, curated by in-house experts. This year’s Spring Showcase will arrive during the GDC Festival of Gaming broadcast schedule and will be immediately followed by FGS Live From, where the FGS editorial team will regale viewers with the most exciting games on the GDC show floor, as well as debuting more world premiere trailers and insightful developer interviews. Last year’s events provided updates on hotly-anticipated games like Resident Evil: Requiem, Phantom Blade Zero, and The Expanse: Osiris Reborn — so it’s worth setting a reminder to tune in so you can stay in the know and, hopefully, discover something new. --- ## 🤝 Support & Partnerships You help power the show! Check out our great sponsors and affiliates: ### Reforge Roast (Our Coffee Company!) COFFEE - https://reforgeroast.com/ SPRECHER - https://sprecherbrewery.com/?ref=LONO GLASSES - Code LONO - https://gameradvantage.com/ INTO THE AM - Code LONO - https://intotheam.com/LONO 80STEES - Code LONO - https://www.80stees.com AMAZON AFFILIATE - https://amzn.to/2YUOXR7 --- ## 🎲 Reforge Gaming Community The Reforge Gaming Community is built on unmatched audience interaction. Join our **daily** Live Video Game Podcast where we break down the biggest news, deliver expert analysis, and discuss your questions in real-time. Drop in, hang out, and drive the conversation! MEMBERSHIP - https://www.youtube.com/ReforgeGaming/join DISCORD - https://discord.gg/ReforgeTV TWITTER - Https://twitter.com/ReforgeGaming AUDIO - https://open.spotify.com/show/0FFSZQVL0dTcatnQKKOCNL #FutureGamesShow #FGS #gaming #reforgegaming

Published: 2026-03-13 11:25 UTC

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XBOX GDC 2026 - THE FUTURE IS PC

Xbox is officially merging with PC. We’re live reacting to the Xbox GDC 2026 Keynote and the reveal of Project Helix, the next-gen Xbox-PC hybrid. Is the console war finally over? The Microsoft Gaming new CEO Asha Sharma spoke to this and Jason Ronald took the stage at GDC 2026 to unveil the future of the Xbox ecosystem. We’re breaking it down: - Project Helix: The "Standardized Gaming PC" that replaces the traditional console. - Xbox Mode for Windows 11: The new UI turning every handheld and PC into an Xbox. - Xbox Backwards Compatibility: How will you access your Xbox games library on the next Xbox? - This is an Xbox: Microsoft is allegedly removing all the "This is an Xbox" marketing --- ## 🤝 Support & Partnerships You help power the show! Check out our great sponsors and affiliates: ### Reforge Roast (Our Coffee Company!) COFFEE - https://reforgeroast.com/ SPRECHER - https://sprecherbrewery.com/?ref=LONO GLASSES - Code LONO - https://gameradvantage.com/ INTO THE AM - Code LONO - https://intotheam.com/LONO 80STEES - Code LONO - https://www.80stees.com AMAZON AFFILIATE - https://amzn.to/2YUOXR7 --- ## 🎲 Reforge Gaming Community The Reforge Gaming Community is built on unmatched audience interaction. Join our **daily** Live Video Game Podcast where we break down the biggest news, deliver expert analysis, and discuss your questions in real-time. Drop in, hang out, and drive the conversation! MEMBERSHIP - https://www.youtube.com/ReforgeGaming/join DISCORD - https://discord.gg/ReforgeTV TWITTER - Https://twitter.com/ReforgeGaming AUDIO - https://open.spotify.com/show/0FFSZQVL0dTcatnQKKOCNL #Xbox #GDC2026 #ProjectHelix #GamingNews #XboxPC #NextGenXbox #playstation #gaming #reforgegaming

Published: 2026-03-12 20:08 UTC

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Marathon Player Count Info EXPOSED

The truth about Bungie’s Marathon player count was just exposed. New info has shown the reality of Marathon’s player numbers: and it is very concerning. While some are using this to say "console doesn't matter," the truth is much darker for Bungie. If the player base is primarily on Steam, then the "Steam Charts drama" we’ve been seeing isn't just noise... it’s a direct look at the game's heartbeat. We will discuss why this matters and why it is worrying for fans of Marathon gameplay. Today we’re diving into why the narrative that "Steam Charts don't matter because of consoles" just got debunked by Forbes' own data. The PC Skew: If Marathon is a PC-centric game, Steam is the primary indicator of its health. The 50% Drop: We look at the actual concurrent numbers and why the "Server Slam" drop-off is more significant than Bungie is letting on. The $250M Elephant in the Room: A Forbes contact highlights a massive budget... can a "mostly PC" niche shooter actually break even for Sony? Marathon is a first-person shooter video game developed and published by Bungie. Announced in May 2023, the game is the first new entry in Bungie's original Marathon series since the release of Marathon Infinity. --- ## 🤝 Support & Partnerships You help power the show! Check out our great sponsors and affiliates: ### Reforge Roast (Our Coffee Company!) COFFEE - https://reforgeroast.com/ SPRECHER - https://sprecherbrewery.com/?ref=LONO GLASSES - Code LONO - https://gameradvantage.com/ INTO THE AM - Code LONO - https://intotheam.com/LONO 80STEES - Code LONO - https://www.80stees.com AMAZON AFFILIATE - https://amzn.to/2YUOXR7 --- ## 🎲 Reforge Gaming Community The Reforge Gaming Community is built on unmatched audience interaction. Join our **daily** Live Video Game Podcast where we break down the biggest news, deliver expert analysis, and discuss your questions in real-time. Drop in, hang out, and drive the conversation! MEMBERSHIP - https://www.youtube.com/ReforgeGaming/join DISCORD - https://discord.gg/ReforgeTV TWITTER - Https://twitter.com/ReforgeGaming AUDIO - https://open.spotify.com/show/0FFSZQVL0dTcatnQKKOCNL #Marathon #Bungie #MarathonGame #SteamCharts #GamingNews #Sony #Destiny2 #ExtractionShooter #playstation #gaming #reforgegaming

Published: 2026-03-11 18:06 UTC

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