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This Crimson Desert interactive map is already up and covers all of Pywel ? use it to find anything and everything in the massive open-world hit
Fri, 20 Mar 2026 23:01:30 +0000
Interactive maps are a huge boon in open-world games like Crimson Desert, and this excellent one is already up even though Pearl Abyss' hit just launched.

Subnautica 2 devs have more legal beef with publisher Krafton over the game's Early Access release ? "Krafton self-servingly announced the launch"
Fri, 20 Mar 2026 21:05:50 +0000
The Subnautica 2 founders' lawsuit against Krafton continues, with their legal team arguing the publisher disobeyed a court order given earlier this week.

Crimson Desert doesn't support Intel Arc GPUs on PC, it may never, and the devs say get a refund if you have one ? they didn't warn players until launch
Fri, 20 Mar 2026 19:10:34 +0000
Crimson Desert dev Pearl Abyss has revealed that the game doesn't work on Intel Arc GPUs ? something players discovered when met with launch errors.

Microsoft unveils MAJOR improvements coming to Windows 11 this year ? movable Taskbar, reduced RAM usage, less AI and ads, and much more CONFIRMED: "We are evolving how Windows is built behind the scenes to raise the quality bar"
Fri, 20 Mar 2026 19:00:00 +0000
After feeling the heat from macOS and Linux, Microsoft is getting its act together and making significant changes to Windows 11 that will bring it up to par with the competition.

As Crimson Desert hits 2 million sales but suffers 'Mixed' reviews, its dev has a message for fans ? "We will listen closely ... and work to make improvements quickly"
Fri, 20 Mar 2026 17:38:22 +0000
Pearl Abyss' colossal new action game Crimson Desert has reached 2 million copies sold, and the dev has now responded to all the "Mixed" feedback about it.

Microsoft launches new Feedback Hub ? but will it actually fix Windows 11?
Fri, 20 Mar 2026 17:16:28 +0000
Microsoft is launching the "largest update ever" to the Feedback Hub, featuring a unified submission flow and modernized navigation to prove it?s finally listening to Windows 11 critics.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare has obliterated its all-time high player count on Steam ? getting close to this year's release
Fri, 20 Mar 2026 15:51:24 +0000
The Steam Spring Sale has seen an unexpected surge in Call of Duty players, but not for Black Ops 7. This title from 2019 has obliterated its previous player count because it's only $6.

Dear Microsoft, if you want me to use an account so badly, why is Windows 11 breaking them?
Fri, 20 Mar 2026 15:11:42 +0000
Microsoft wants everyone on a Microsoft Account, but the latest Windows 11 update is breaking sign-ins with a fake "no internet" error for Teams, Office, and other Microsoft apps.

Tune in for a special Windows Central Podcast LIVE recording today!
Fri, 20 Mar 2026 14:12:50 +0000
Tune in to the LIVE recording of the Windows Central Podcast on March 20 at 3PM ET!

Apple's cheap MacBook runs basic Windows 11 apps with great single-core performance ? but Parallels struggles where it matters
Fri, 20 Mar 2026 12:52:45 +0000
The MacBook Neo runs single-core productivity apps in a Windows 11 virtual machine better than a more expensive Dell, but that's about all.

Hyperkin's retro Xbox controller is perfect for replaying Fable in anticipation of its reboot ? it's got strong ergonomics and controls for dirt cheap
Fri, 20 Mar 2026 12:30:00 +0000
Amazon has procured a 32% bargain on the Hyperkin DuchesS, a wired Xbox controller modelled after the original Xbox S controller while incorporating modern tech to make it fit for retro and modern Xbox games.

Breakout fantasy RPG hit "Crimson Desert" instantly hits close to 250,000 players ? but conflicted PC gamers aren't quite satisfied
Fri, 20 Mar 2026 12:11:19 +0000
Success for Pearl Abyss is coming despite divisive reviews.

Of all the laptops on sale competing with MacBook Neo, thank goodness we found one that's over $550 off ? with 32GB RAM and a 1TB SSD
Fri, 20 Mar 2026 11:55:02 +0000
The MacBook Neo continues to encourage more laptops to go on sale as the Nimo 15.6" FHD Business Laptop with 32GB RAM and a 1TB SSD receives a gigantic 46% discount on its normally steep MSRP.

Veteran game dev reacts to NVIDIA's infamous AI-powered DLSS 5 Resident Evil Requiem Grace comparison ? "No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no"
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 22:01:54 +0000
A senior game developer has reacted to NVIDIA's AI-powered DLSS 5 technology, calling it "scary" for gaming and echoing the community's scathing criticism.

Even if this Xbox gaming headset wasn't on sale, we'd recommend it any day for its rich sound and features ? it's simply one of Razer's best yet
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 20:33:00 +0000
The Razer BlackShark V3 Pro is an incredible gaming headset that took all criticisms of the BlackShark V2 Pro and ironed out all of them with richer sound and new useful features, and it's now on sale at Amazon.


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    NASCAR's John Probst praises industry collaboration for hot start
    Fri, 20 Mar 2026 19:46:15 +0000
    Practically every data point suggests a drastically different NASCAR Cup Series racing product at Darlington Raceway on Sunday and it?s a direction that drivers have encouraged for quite a bit.
    The first four years of this car being used at ?The Track Too Tough to Tame? came under the same rules package used at intermediate style tracks. That meant a 4? rear spoiler and a more ...Keep reading

    How to watch NASCAR 2026 at Darlington: Weekend schedule, start time, TV
    Fri, 20 Mar 2026 12:30:02 +0000
    Tyler Reddick continues to lead the championship standings, 61 clear points over 23XI Racing teammate Bubba Wallace. Denny Hamlin is the latest driver to visit Victory Lane, winning at Las Vegas and jumping up to fourth in the standings.
    NASCAR now heads to Darlington where Hamlin is also the defending race winner. All three national divisions will be competing this weekend with Trucks on ...Keep reading

    Why Sunday's NASCAR Cup race at Darlington is a real throwback
    Thu, 19 Mar 2026 20:11:18 +0000
    Make no mistake, worn out Darlington Raceway is a treat for competitors and fans alike, regardless of racing platform or rules package but every indication points towards the Cup Series race on Sunday being ?Too Tough to Tame? by every definition.
    The difference is the track debut of the 750-horsepower tapered spacer up from the 670 used since this car debuted in 2022. Additionally, NASCAR ...Keep reading

    The only condition in which Mark Martin would drive a modern NASCAR Cup car revealed
    Wed, 18 Mar 2026 17:44:13 +0000
    This is the most invested and involved Mark Martin has been in NASCAR since his retirement after the 2013 season.
    For a while, even on both sides of his Hall of Fame induction in 2017, he just didn?t know what he was supposed to do within the space after practically four decades of driving at the highest level. He would still watch races but didn?t know what his role was supposed to ...Keep reading

    Mark Martin impressed by Denny Hamlin's NASCAR aging curve
    Wed, 18 Mar 2026 00:36:38 +0000
    Mark Martin is rooting for Denny Hamlin right now because he knows how hard it is to defy the odds and overcome Father Time when he starts working against a high level athlete.
    The 2017 Hall of Fame inductee says he was first drawn to Hamlin because he?s started to see something of a baby face turn from a driver that was long established as something of a heel, and he lived that when he ...Keep reading

    Why Ross Chastain just doesn't get along with Daniel Suarez
    Tue, 17 Mar 2026 22:18:17 +0000
    In dismissing the media who wanted to ask about his post-race conflict with Daniel Suarez, Ross Chastain said ?not today, boys? but conceded he should said, ?see you on Tuesday? in advance of a pre-scheduled media availability.
    Chastain said, after walking away from Suarez, that he just didn?t understand everything that happened between them and didn?t want to say the wrong thing ...Keep reading

    Alex Bowman to miss at least the next three NASCAR Cup races
    Tue, 17 Mar 2026 21:01:42 +0000
    Alex Bowman, 32, was forced to get out of ht #48 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet in the middle of the March 1 NASCAR Cup race at COTA, with Myatt Snider finishing the race for him. He was later diagnosed with vertigo.
    Since then, he has missed both Phoenix and Las Vegas with HMS sim driver Anthony Alfredo and 2024 NASCAR O'Reilly Series champion Justin Allgaier filling in for him.
    Hendrick ...Keep reading

    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


    Fox News Headlines

    New video shows Justin Timberlake struggling through sobriety tests during Hamptons stop
    Sat, 21 Mar 2026 04:29:46 GMT
    Newly released police body camera footage shows Justin Timberlake struggling through field sobriety tests during his 2024 DWI arrest in Sag Harbor.

    Kansas man charged in unprovoked park stabbing that left woman critically injured
    Sat, 21 Mar 2026 03:43:51 GMT
    A Kansas man faces attempted murder charges after allegedly stabbing a woman in what police called an unprovoked park attack in Olathe, Kansas.

    Transgender golfer sues LPGA over policy that protects women's competitions
    Sat, 21 Mar 2026 03:31:39 GMT
    Transgender golfer Hailey Davidson has sued the LPGA, alleging its policy barring biological males who underwent male puberty from women's golf effectively bans all transgender women.

    Live possum discovered hiding among plush toys in an Australian airport gift shop
    Sat, 21 Mar 2026 01:48:48 GMT
    A wild possum found a clever hiding spot among plush toys in an airport gift shop in Australia and was safely removed, staff confirmed.

    'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' star Nicholas Brendon dead at 54
    Sat, 21 Mar 2026 01:23:55 GMT
    Nicholas Brendon, who played Xander Harris on "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," died March 20 at age 54. His family says he died in his sleep of natural causes.

    'The View' argues whether Iran campaign is historic blunder like Iraq or will keep future Americans safe
    Sat, 21 Mar 2026 00:38:46 GMT
    CNBC's Sara Eisen argued on "The View" that Trump's Iran military operation will keep future Americans safe from a nuclear threat, but co-hosts pushed back.

    Boxer Tyson Fury's dad, John Fury, reveals their relationship 'is destroyed'
    Sat, 21 Mar 2026 00:32:59 GMT
    John Fury said his relationship with his son, boxer Tyson Fury, was ?destroyed," citing decisions on Oleksandr Usyk fights. He also criticized trainer SugarHill Steward.

    Pilot claims Google Earth image may show Amelia Earhart's missing plane on Pacific island reef
    Sat, 21 Mar 2026 00:28:16 GMT
    A pilot says Google Earth satellite images of Nikumaroro Island may show Amelia Earhart's Lockheed Electra, missing since her 1937 around-the-world flight.

    Federal judge rules Pentagon policy restricting press access unconstitutional, hands victory to New York Times
    Sat, 21 Mar 2026 00:18:23 GMT
    The New York Times is touting a victory after a federal judge ruled in its favor in a lawsuit against the Pentagon claiming its press policy violated the First and Fifth Amendments.

    Joseph Duggar searched with hands against wall in booking video after child molestation arrest
    Fri, 20 Mar 2026 23:55:46 GMT
    Joseph Duggar's booking video is released after the former "19 Kids and Counting" star waived extradition. He faces child molestation charges in Florida.

    California man paroled under ?youthful offender? provision for 2 murders kills again less than a year later
    Fri, 20 Mar 2026 23:37:57 GMT
    Darryl Lamar Collins, released early under a youthful offender law, was sentenced to life in prison for the brutal 2021 murder of Fatima Johnson, a mother of six.

    American Conference Commissioner Tim Pernetti thanks Trump for Army-Navy game executive order
    Fri, 20 Mar 2026 23:28:31 GMT
    American Athletic Conference Commissioner Tim Pernetti praised President Donald Trump for signing an executive order to protect the Army-Navy game's exclusive broadcast window.

    Rep Boebert rejects call for another $200 billion to fund Iran war, while Americans 'can?t afford to live'
    Fri, 20 Mar 2026 23:00:01 GMT
    Rep. Boebert warned the policies being enacted by the Trump administration are not putting Americans first, warning the GOP needs to change course before the midterms.

    NYC Mayor Mamdani?s wife glorified terrorists in online posts, criticized US military: report
    Fri, 20 Mar 2026 22:58:31 GMT
    New York City first lady Rama Duwaji is facing backlash amid resurfaced posts that show her praising airplane hijackers and using racial slurs.

    Unauthorized drones detected over US Air Force base housing nuclear-capable B-52 bombers: military
    Fri, 20 Mar 2026 22:18:46 GMT
    Barksdale Air Force Base, which houses nuclear-capable B-52 bombers, detected unauthorized drones amid heightened U.S. Air Force security as the war in Iran continues.


    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

    Reranking the 32 men's teams left in March Madness
    Sat, 21 Mar 2026 01:30:52 EST
    And then there were just 32. How do these teams stack up against each other after surviving the first round?

    Your guide to March Madness Day 2: Recaps, every winner's chance to advance, more
    Sat, 21 Mar 2026 01:30:52 EST
    ESPN's reporters on-site across the country detail how each game was won Friday, plus look ahead to Sunday.

    Florida starts title defense with 59-point pounding
    Sat, 21 Mar 2026 00:55:23 EST
    Florida began its national title defense with the second-largest victory margin in NCAA tournament history, pounding Prairie View A&M 114-55 on Friday night.

    Miami (OH)'s run ends in blowout loss to Vols
    Sat, 21 Mar 2026 00:55:23 EST
    Ja'Kobi Gillespie hit six 3-pointers and scored 29 points as sixth-seeded Tennessee ended a fabulous season for Miami (Ohio) with a 78-56 win Friday in the first round of the NCAA tournament.

    'Drug transactions' allegedly on Holloway's phone
    Sat, 21 Mar 2026 00:55:23 EST
    Prosecutors allege "drug transactions" were found on Crimson Tide basketball star Aden Holloway's phone after he was arrested Monday on a felony drug charge, per documents obtained by ESPN.

    Sources: 49ers pass on Williams option, eye deal
    Sat, 21 Mar 2026 00:55:23 EST
    The Niners aren't exercising the option bonus for Trent Williams but still hope to work out a deal.

    Clark grins and bears lost tooth in UCLA's win
    Sat, 21 Mar 2026 00:55:23 EST
    UCLA's Skyy Clark shook off the pain after losing a chunk of his top front tooth late in Friday's first-round game against UCF and helped the Bruins secure a 75-71 victory.

    Caldwell takes blame as Lady Vols drop 8th straight
    Sat, 21 Mar 2026 00:55:23 EST
    Seventh-seeded NC State beat 10th-seeded Tennessee in the first round of the NCAA tournament Friday, handing the Lady Vols their eighth straight loss.

    Avalanche first NHL team to clinch playoff berth
    Sat, 21 Mar 2026 00:55:23 EST
    The Colorado Avalanche are the first NHL team to clinch a playoff spot.

    NCAA sues DraftKings for trademark infringement
    Sat, 21 Mar 2026 00:55:23 EST
    The NCAA filed suit against DraftKings on Friday, accusing the sportsbook operator of trademark infringement for use of terms such as March Madness.

    ? Men's NCAA tourney first-round superlatives
    Sat, 21 Mar 2026 00:55:23 EST
    What were the coolest, weirdest and most notable things to happen in the men's NCAA tournament's first round? We've got some of the best right here.

    Women's March Madness Day 1 takeaways: Chalk reigns as better seeds go 16-0
    Sat, 21 Mar 2026 00:55:36 EST
    We broke down all 16 games, including a triple-double, Tennessee's historic end to its season and a lot of chalk.

    Women's March Madness Day 1 as it happened
    Sat, 21 Mar 2026 00:55:36 EST
    We followed all the action from 16 games throughout Day 1 of the women's NCAA tournament.

    Men's March Madness Day 2 as it happened
    Sat, 21 Mar 2026 01:51:56 EST
    ESPN's reporters on-site across the country detail how each game was won Friday, plus look ahead to Sunday.

    After letting the Super Bowl MVP walk, what's the Seahawks' plan at running back?
    Fri, 20 Mar 2026 22:51:54 EST
    Kenneth Walker's departure leaves a hole in a backfield already weakened by Zach Charbonnet's injury.

    Could Cam Jordan be a Chief? Unpacking KC's free agency, and what's next
    Fri, 20 Mar 2026 22:51:54 EST
    The Chiefs hope their free agent class can make a bigger impact than last year's underwhelming acquisitions.

    NHL Power Rankings: New 1-32 poll, points pace vs. preseason projections
    Fri, 20 Mar 2026 19:14:18 EST
    The Sabres have charged into the top three. Plus, how has each team done this season compared to its preseason over/under?

    NHL playoff watch: Who's winning the Presidents' Trophy?
    Fri, 20 Mar 2026 19:14:18 EST
    Here's how the race for the top overall seed looks. Plus, updated playoff projections, draft lottery standings.