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  1. Fortnite returns to Google Play worldwide on March 19

    Fortnite returns to Google Play worldwide on March 19

    After years of legal fights and limited availability, Fortnite will be back on Google Play for Android users everywhere on March 19 — meaning easier installs and automatic updates instead of awkward sideloading.

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  2. Creator Admits He Staged Viral GTA 6 'Leak' After Reaction Snowballed

    Creator Admits He Staged Viral GTA 6 'Leak' After Reaction Snowballed

    A single person recreated a convincing GTA 6 scene, posted it as a leak, and watched the internet lose its mind. He has now explained how he built the shot and why it fooled so many.

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  3. Crimson Desert Launch Times: Exact Start Times by Region

    Crimson Desert Launch Times: Exact Start Times by Region

    Pearl Abyss's Crimson Desert goes live in March 2026. Here are the exact regional start times so you know when to boot up.

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  4. Marathon Patch 1.0.5 nerfs the WSTR shotgun, fixes sound spam, and plants Cryo Archive in the files

    Marathon Patch 1.0.5 nerfs the WSTR shotgun, fixes sound spam, and plants Cryo Archive in the files

    Bungie rolled out update 1.0.5 for Marathon. The hotshot WSTR shotgun got a proper nerf, audio distance was dialed back, and the Cryo Archive map is now in the build but locked behind community puzzles and strict entry rules.

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  5. Crimson Desert Nears 400K Steam Sales Before Launch, Pulling in Over $20M

    Crimson Desert Nears 400K Steam Sales Before Launch, Pulling in Over $20M

    Pearl Abyss’ Crimson Desert reportedly sold about 363,000 pre-launch copies on Steam, generating more than $20 million, with a strong single-day spike on March 16. The game launches March 19, 2026 and will support PS5 Pro’s upgraded PSSR. Denuvo inclusion stirred debate but developers say all preview footage used the same build.

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  6. Epic Games Producer Calls DLSS 5 Critics 'Absolutely Insane', Says Fans Would Love It If It Weren't Labeled AI

    Epic Games Producer Calls DLSS 5 Critics 'Absolutely Insane', Says Fans Would Love It If It Weren't Labeled AI

    Epic Games lead producer Jean Pierre Kellams pushed back at people worried DLSS 5 ruins art direction, calling the concern "absolutely insane" and praising NVIDIA's demo on Resident Evil Requiem's Grace Ashcroft.

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  7. Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 2 (Showdown) arrives March 19, 2026

    Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 2 (Showdown) arrives March 19, 2026

    Epic has confirmed Chapter 7 Season 2, called Showdown, will begin on March 19, 2026. Expect new map changes, characters like The Rock and Bugs Bunny, and an 800 V-Bucks Battle Pass.

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  8. Pikmin Make a Cameo in the New Super Mario Galaxy Movie Teaser — Nintendo’s First Big Crossover?

    Pikmin Make a Cameo in the New Super Mario Galaxy Movie Teaser — Nintendo’s First Big Crossover?

    A fresh teaser for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie includes a brief but clear glimpse of Pikmin, suggesting Nintendo might finally give these little plants a proper crossover moment.

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  9. PlayStation Is Refunding Highguard Purchases After the Game Shut Down

    PlayStation Is Refunding Highguard Purchases After the Game Shut Down

    Highguard, the free-to-play shooter that collapsed weeks after launch, is now seeing PlayStation issue refunds for in-game purchases. Steam and Xbox reports are still unclear.

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  10. Death Stranding 2 Adds Brutal 'To the Wilder' Mode, PC Graphics Upgrades, and PS5 DualSense Perks

    Death Stranding 2 Adds Brutal 'To the Wilder' Mode, PC Graphics Upgrades, and PS5 DualSense Perks

    Kojima Productions is bringing Death Stranding 2 to PC this week and has detailed new difficulty options, VR training, a roaming Chiral Feline, and a stack of PC and PS5-specific tech features.

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  11. Charlie Cox Says He’s Heading Back to Games After Playing Gustave in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

    Charlie Cox Says He’s Heading Back to Games After Playing Gustave in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

    After surprising many by starring as Gustave in 2025's Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Charlie Cox says he will act in another video game this year. He calls the new role more involved and says the experience has revealed how passionate game fans can be.

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