Crimson Desert DRAMA, Project Helix REVEALED, Marathon in DECLINE?
Published Mar 13, 2026 • Duration: 3:45:53
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
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