Marathon Player Count, Crimson Desert Console Footage, Project Helix
Published Mar 15, 2026 • Duration: 3:29:25
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
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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
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#Marathon #CrimsonDesert #ProjectHelix #Xbox #GamingNews #GDC2026 #Bungie #PS5Pro #playstation #gaming #reforgegaming