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KPop Demon Hunters Is Officially Getting A Sequel, And Its Original Directors Are Returning
Netflix has officially confirmed that a Kpop Demon Hunters sequel is in the works.
from TheGamer (Written by Joshua Robertson) | March 12, 2026
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Marathon Falls Out Of Steam's Top 50 Games Just A Week From Launch
Marathon is currently yo-yo'ing in and out of Steam's 50 most-played games, a trend sure to worry Bungie.
from TheGamer (Written by Jack Coleman) | March 12, 2026
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Crimson Desert Copies Are Already Out In The Wild, But Nobody Can Play It Anyway
Some people already have their hands on Crimson Desert, but they can't play it due to download requirements.
from TheGamer (Written by George Foster) | March 12, 2026
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Dev Says Highguard Backlash Came as a Curveball After Brutal Playtest Sessions
Despite lots of internal testing and feedback, a former Highguard developer says they didn't see the public critiques coming.
from DualShockers (Written by Jake Valentine) | March 12, 2026
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Garry's Mod Creator Uses AI, But Says Overrelying On The Tech Is Like Compulsively Watching Adult Content
Garry Newman admits that he uses AI to help him program, but says that overrelying on it can dull your imagination and ability to think critically.
from TheGamer (Written by James Lucas) | March 12, 2026
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Pearl Abyss Releases Crimson Desert Launch Trailer Ahead of March 19 Release
Pearl Abyss has released a launch trailer ahead of its release of Crimson Desert, an open world action rpg that is quite ambitious and releasing on March 19, 2026.
from The Outerhaven Productions (Written by Keith Mitchell) | March 12, 2026
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Resident Evil Requiem "Non Scary Mode" Divides Gamers
What's survival horror without the horror?
from Screen Rant | March 12, 2026
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BAFTA Games Awards 2026 Nominees Revealed with Clair Obscur Leading the Pack | TechRaptor
The BAFTA Games Awards are rolling around once again soon, and it looks like it's once again time for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 to be showered with praise.
from TechRaptor | March 12, 2026
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Elden Ring's Switch 2 Port Still Exists, And It Might Actually Run Well After 6 Months Of Optimisation
Elden Ring's Tarnished Edition might actually release in the near future, because they may have finally figured out the optimisation.
from TheGamer (Written by Jack Coleman) | March 12, 2026
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Red Dead Redemption 2 Fans Slam New Free DLC From Rockstar Games
Rockstar is giving out a free community-inspired outfit in Red Dead Online, but fans aren't happy with the ambition of the announcement.
from Screen Rant | March 12, 2026
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