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Crimson Desert's release date and launch times are only a few sleeps away ? here's when you can play one of the most hyped-up open-world games I've ever seen
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 23:05:40 +0000
Crimson Desert could be one of the grandest fantasy adventure games ever made, and now it's just a few days away from its release date and launch times.

Bethesda's Todd Howard says NVIDIA DLSS 5 in Xbox's Starfield is "amazing" ? everyone else is calling it uncanny AI slop
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 21:52:46 +0000
The internet is laying into NVIDIA's DLSS 5 tech for making NPCs look like AI slop, but Bethesda's Todd Howard thinks it's "amazing" in Xbox's Starfield.

NVIDIA?s new DLSS 5 drops with uncanny AI filters ? and YouTube comments are almost 100% negative
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 20:57:38 +0000
Even already rendered video game artistry is being replaced by AI overlords as Nvidia unveils a new neural rendering technique for lighting.

Xbox App finally lets you add any game or app ? a huge step toward Steam?level freedom
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 20:35:46 +0000
A new update to the Xbox PC app introduces manual library additions, allowing users to launch apps and games directly from the interface without relying solely on supported storefronts.

Our undisputed best overall Xbox gaming headset is on sale for Best Buy Tech Fest ? it's got a near-immortal battery and impeccable sound quality
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 19:37:21 +0000
For just this week, the amazing Turtle Beach Stealth 700 (Gen 3) wireless gaming headset has been price-chopped by 25% in honor of Best Buy Tech Fest.

AMD's entry-level CPU with 3.9 GHz, 6 Cores, and L3 cache with 32MB is now under $190 ? it's perfect for older PCs with RTX 4080 or rookie PC builders
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 19:35:06 +0000
Amazon has a special 34% discount on the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X processor, a CPU with fantastic performance rates when paired with RTX 4080 graphics cards, while being affordable for budget-conscious PC builders.

A $25 fix for your slow smart TV ? The Fire TV Stick 4K Plus is the Xbox Microsoft wants you to forget
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 19:20:44 +0000
Stop struggling with your TV's laggy interface. The Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Plus is down to $25, offering snappy 4K streaming and Xbox cloud gaming for half off. (158 chars)

Xbox?s "easier dev tools" pitch isn?t landing with fans who say the platform needs bigger fixes
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 18:24:05 +0000
Xbox says it is removing friction for developers, but readers debate whether install base, Game Pass, and platform priorities still matter more than tooling.

Judge sides with Subnautica 2 founders in lawsuit against publisher Krafton over long Early Access delay, $250 million bonus ? the former CEO is back, too
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 18:23:43 +0000
Eight months after it began, the legal battle between Subnautica 2's creators and its publisher Krafton has ended in victory for Unknown Worlds' leadership.

Microsoft Edge's latest update is all about what you lose ? but one removal is actually a good thing
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 15:29:36 +0000
Microsoft Edge 146 begins the retirement of Collections and custom primary passwords, but it also makes a change that stops passwords from being deleted when clearing history.

We're spoiled for choice on great Windows laptops with prices as low as the MacBook Neo ? and upgraded specs to boot
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 12:35:29 +0000
Best Buy is hosting a limited-time Tech Fest sales event, and it has discounted a bunch of laptops and 2-in-1 laptops with huge price cuts between 25% to 40%.

ASUS laughs at the MacBook Neo ? This $699 OLED laptop has the one spec Apple won't give you
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 12:10:14 +0000
Best Buy's $300 discount on the Zenbook A14 makes the MacBook Neo look like a ripoff. You get 16GB of RAM and 12-hour battery life for just $699.

Xbox?s Project Moorcroft quietly evolved ? here?s what replaced it
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 11:58:53 +0000
Reports claimed Xbox cancelled Project Moorcroft, but an interview with ID@Xbox director Guy Richards suggests the initiative evolved instead. Xbox continues to support game demos through ID@Xbox demo festivals.

Samsung laptop owners lose their C:\ drive on Windows 11 with "access denied" errors ? as Microsoft removes the offending app
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 11:44:30 +0000
A critical Windows 11 bug has been traced to the Samsung Galaxy Connect app, prompting Microsoft to pull the app from its Store to stop new installs.

Jeff Kaplan has choice words for players who just live to hate: "Shut the f? up"
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 10:59:01 +0000
Straight and to the point, the former Vice President of Blizzard calls bullshit on people who's existance depends on earning more internet upvotes.

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    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

    Joe Gibbs Racing, Chris Gabehart granted expedited discovery in court
    Mon, 16 Mar 2026 18:57:05 +0000
    The Joe Gibbs Racing v Chris Gabehart and Spire Motorsports lawsuit heard arguments over expedited discovery motions in court on Monday morning before Judge Susan Courtwright Rodriguez.
    The docket also called for arguments over a preliminary injunction motion but all parties in court agreed that the discovery motion?s importance was of greater priority and the results could affect the course ...Keep reading

    Winners and losers from a very clean NASCAR Cup race at Las Vegas
    Mon, 16 Mar 2026 15:33:44 +0000
    Surrounded by his family, Denny Hamlin secured an emotional win at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, taking sole ownership of tenth place on the all-time wins list and breaking a tie with Kevin Harvick.
    It was a race dominated by Joe Gibbs Racing and Hendrick Motorsports, with their drivers combining to lead 253 of 267 laps. Impressively, there was only one natural caution during the entire event, and ...Keep reading

    Denny Hamlin, 'the old dog,' is still hunting with Vegas win
    Mon, 16 Mar 2026 01:26:51 +0000
    Crossing the finish line on Sunday, Denny Hamlin said ?old dogs can still hunt,? and that might have enough legs to become the slogan for his 2026 season.
    There were a lot of reasons to expect that maybe this old dog might start to get a little bit sluggish. For one, he went through absolute hell over the winter, with the death of his father in a house fire, that also hospitalized mother ...Keep reading

    Complete NASCAR Cup points standings after Las Vegas I
    Mon, 16 Mar 2026 00:22:48 +0000
    No one is really making a dent in Tyler Reddick's impressive points lead, which remains +61 points after the fifth race of the year at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
    He has led the standings since winning the season-opening Daytona 500 last month. His 23XI Racing teammate, Bubba Wallace,is back in the runner-up spot, jumping ahead of Blaney after the Penske driver got caught out by an ill-timed ...Keep reading

    Ex-team-mates Ross Chastain and Daniel Suarez clash in heated Vegas confrontation
    Sun, 15 Mar 2026 23:52:02 +0000
    Ross Chastain and Daniel Suarez spent the last four years as teammates at Trackhouse Racing, but they aren't teammates any longer. Suarez now drives for Spire Motorsports after being let go from Trackhouse, and he has had a solid start to the 2026 season.
    But on Sunday, Suarez and Chastain were running at the backend of the top 20. Battling for 17th, Chastain passed Suarez to the outside with ...Keep reading

    Denny Hamlin overcomes penalty, beats Chase Elliott to win Las Vegas Cup race
    Sun, 15 Mar 2026 23:28:34 +0000
    Last fall, Denny Hamlin earned a milestone 60th career at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, dedicating the win to his father. Since then, Hamlin suffered a bitter defeat in the title race, and lost his ailing father in an off-season house fire.
    But on Sunday, he returned to Victory Lane at Vegas for his 61st career win, and his first of the 2026 season.
    "I mean, I knew it took a few weeks to feel ...Keep reading

    Fox News Headlines

    Jasmine Crockett defends her security guard who was killed in police standoff, wanted for impersonating cop
    Tue, 17 Mar 2026 02:10:09 GMT
    Rep. Jasmine Crockett's security guard killed in a SWAT standoff was accused of impersonating police, and the congresswoman defended him despite his lengthy rap sheet.

    MLB upholds 80-game suspension for Phillies' Johan Rojas after appeal
    Tue, 17 Mar 2026 01:33:42 GMT
    Phillies outfielder Johan Rojas will serve his 80-game MLB suspension despite an appeal after testing positive for a performance-enhancing drug.

    'Back to the Future' actor Matt Clark dead at 89
    Tue, 17 Mar 2026 01:32:28 GMT
    Matt Clark, beloved "Back to the Future Part III" bartender Chester, has died at 89, his family confirmed to Fox News Digital.

    Cuba's entire electrical grid collapses, leaving whole island without power
    Tue, 17 Mar 2026 01:29:53 GMT
    Cuba's power grid suffers total collapse amid fuel shortages and sanctions, leaving the island nation scrambling to restore electricity to millions.

    Progressive group appears to advocate for illegal immigrants to be eligible for guaranteed income programs
    Tue, 17 Mar 2026 01:00:12 GMT
    A progressive group that's pushing for guaranteed income programs also wants to ensure that even illegal immigrants get basic economic protections.

    Rex Culpepper, former Syracuse quarterback, dead at 28 from injuries in Georgia dirt bike crash
    Tue, 17 Mar 2026 00:50:54 GMT
    Former Syracuse quarterback Rex Culpepper, tragically died in a dirt bike accident weeks after proposing to his fiancee, who confirmed the heartbreaking news.

    Anti-ICE agitators blow cover in Boston, allowing child rape suspect to evade arrest for weeks
    Tue, 17 Mar 2026 00:47:24 GMT
    Activists in Boston compromised an ICE operation, allowing a Salvadoran fugitive wanted for child rape to evade capture for a month, Fox News has learned.

    Utah children?s book author Kouri Richins convicted in husband?s murder
    Tue, 17 Mar 2026 00:41:24 GMT
    Mother of three allegedly murdered husband for $2M life insurance payout. Prosecutors say she was $7.5M in debt before his fentanyl poisoning death.

    Irish Prime Minister Taoiseach Micheál Martin addresses how Europe feels about US-Iran conflict
    Tue, 17 Mar 2026 00:17:58 GMT
    Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin discusses European perceptions of U.S.-Iran conflict ahead of Trump meeting, advocating for diplomatic solutions over military action.

    Jane Fonda slams Paramount-WBD merger, warns CNN will 'have to cave' to Trump
    Tue, 17 Mar 2026 00:00:42 GMT
    Actress Jane Fonda protested the Paramount merger at an Oscars after-party, warning about the Trump administration's potential political influence over CNN.

    Search for missing retired Air Force general enters third week as investigators probe new clues
    Mon, 16 Mar 2026 23:19:13 GMT
    Hiking boots believed to belong to missing retired Air Force Maj. Gen. William McCasland found at vacation home as search continues into second week.

    Trump questions Newsom?s fitness for White House, citing his dyslexia
    Mon, 16 Mar 2026 23:11:56 GMT
    After Gov. Gavin Newsom admitted to having a 960 SAT score and dyslexia, Trump questioned his fitness for office and accused him of talking down to Black audiences.

    Jane Fonda takes a dig at Barbra Streisand, questions why she honored Robert Redford at Oscars instead of her
    Mon, 16 Mar 2026 23:05:31 GMT
    Jane Fonda questions why Barbra Streisand honored Robert Redford at Academy Awards, noting she made four movies with him versus Streisand's one.

    AEW Revolution features brutal Texas death match, classic tag team war and major returns
    Mon, 16 Mar 2026 23:01:29 GMT
    Maxwell Jacob Friedman and "Hangman" Adam Page went to war in an epic Texas death match for the AEW World Championship, but that was far from the only special moment at Revolution.

    Washington Post staffers take swipes at bosses as they announce departure from battled paper
    Mon, 16 Mar 2026 23:00:02 GMT
    Two Washington Post staffers are taking parting shots at their bosses as they announce their departure from the embattled paper and joining the digital outlet NOTUS.
    Indy Car Racing

    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.

    James Hinchcliffe making NASCAR debut in Truck Series race at St. Petersburg
    Thu, 12 Feb 2026 21:54:38 GMT
    Hinchcliffe joins Dario Franchitti as former IndyCar drivers competing in the first street race in NASCAR Truck Series history.
    ESPN Sports Headlines

    Venezuela rallies past Italy to make first WBC final
    Mon, 16 Mar 2026 23:52:10 EST
    Venezuela rallied from an early deficit to knock off Team Italy and set up a date with the U.S. in the country's first World Baseball Classic.

    Bama preps to play without Holloway after arrest
    Mon, 16 Mar 2026 23:52:10 EST
    Alabama coach Nate Oats said the team is preparing to play without star Aden Holloway in the NCAA tournament following Holloway's arrest Monday morning on a felony drug charge.

    Kerr wins 600th, fourth fastest among coaches
    Mon, 16 Mar 2026 23:52:11 EST
    Steve Kerr reached 600 wins in his 943rd regular-season game Monday night in Washington.

    Sources: Jets trade QB Fields to Chiefs for pick
    Mon, 16 Mar 2026 23:52:10 EST
    The Jets have agreed to trade quarterback Justin Fields to the Chiefs, pending a physical, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Monday.

    Ducks' Moore addresses mental health in letter
    Mon, 16 Mar 2026 23:52:11 EST
    Oregon quarterback Dante Moore has revealed he struggled with mental health issues associated with the pressures of major college football.

    Source: 49ers add Kirk to further boost WR spot
    Mon, 16 Mar 2026 23:52:10 EST
    The 49ers and wide receiver Christian Kirk have agreed to a one-year contract, a source confirmed to ESPN.

    Padres say Miller's availability for WBC final TBD
    Mon, 16 Mar 2026 23:52:11 EST
    Padres manager Craig Stammen said a decision on the availability of All-Star closer Mason Miller for Team USA's upcoming World Baseball Classic championship game Tuesday is to be determined.

    Bettman: 'Time will tell' if Russia in '28 World Cup
    Mon, 16 Mar 2026 23:52:11 EST
    NHL commissioner Gary Bettman said "time will tell" if Russia and its collection of NHL stars will be invited to the 2028 World Cup of Hockey.

    ? Men's NCAA tourney: Get to know every team
    Mon, 16 Mar 2026 23:52:11 EST
    The men's bracket has been revealed. Here's what you need to know about every competitor for the national title.

    The WBC final is set! Takeaways from Venezuela's win over Italy
    Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:55:09 EST
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    Jay Bilas predicts every game of the 2026 men's NCAA tournament
    Mon, 16 Mar 2026 19:05:44 EST
    Looking for the perfect bracket? Look no further.

    The field is set. Make your picks now!
    Mon, 16 Mar 2026 19:05:43 EST
    The Madness is here: Fill out your bracket for the men's NCAA tournament.

    Real or Not: These 8 MLB stars can reach new heights in 2026
    Mon, 16 Mar 2026 18:35:05 EST
    Another record for Shohei Ohtani? A 40/40 season for Juan Soto? We hand out preseason Real or Not verdicts.

    Ultimate season preview: Predictions, inside intel and breakout stars for all 30 teams
    Mon, 16 Mar 2026 18:35:04 EST
    Opening Day is approaching fast -- and Jeff Passan has everything you need to know covered.

    Let's overreact to NFL free agency: Fallout for two QBs, two trade targets and one RB on a big new deal
    Mon, 16 Mar 2026 15:25:39 EST
    Are J.J. McCarthy and Michael Penix Jr. officially QB2s? Will Maxx Crosby and A.J. Brown actually leave their current teams? We sized up five free agency takes.

    Live tracking NFL free agency: Updates on signings, trades, cuts
    Mon, 16 Mar 2026 15:25:40 EST
    We're following NFL free agency signings, trades, cuts, contract restructures and other moves as they happen.

    The field is set. Make your picks now
    Mon, 16 Mar 2026 12:05:15 EST
    Like favorites? Pick one as your champ

    Women's March Madness 2026 bracket: First look at all 68 teams
    Mon, 16 Mar 2026 12:05:15 EST
    No. 1 seed UConn is looking to repeat in 2026. We look at every team in the women's NCAA bracket.