Arma 3
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Proton 11 Beta 5 released with more regression fixesValve has released Proton 11 Beta 5, focusing on regression fixes and improving compatibility for various games on Linux. This update addresses controller input issues, performance problems, and ensures games like BattleBit Remastered and Assassin's Creed Shadows are playable. The release also includes updates to underlying components like vkd3d-proton and dxvk.
Proton Experimental gets fixes for Rocket League, Crimson Desert, Helldivers 2 and moreValve has released a new update for Proton Experimental, bringing fixes for several games including Rocket League, Crimson Desert, and Helldivers 2, improving their performance and stability on Linux and SteamOS. The update also addresses regressions found in Proton 11 beta and ensures continued compatibility with Easy Anti-Cheat for games like Rocket League.
US governor boosts US-Iran 'combat footage' that is actually from War Thunder, featuring WW2-era weaponsA video circulating on social media, claimed to show a US battleship shooting down an Iranian fighter jet, has been identified as likely gameplay footage from War Thunder, featuring World War 2-era weaponry. Texas governor Greg Abbott shared the clip, which has since been deleted. Investigations suggest the warship resembles the USS Tennessee and the aircraft a German Messerschmitt Me 163B-1a Komet, with no real-world reports of such an event. This incident highlights the growing issue of video game footage being mistaken for or used as real war footage for misinformation and propaganda purposes.
A War Thunder clip shared on social media as footage of the war in Iran racked up over 7 million views, and was even…Footage from the military simulation game War Thunder has been widely shared on social media, falsely presented as real footage of the conflict between the US/Israel and Iran. Gaijin Entertainment confirmed the footage is from their game, and this is part of a trend where games like War Thunder and Arma 3 are used for propaganda and misinformation. The article provides tips on how to distinguish between real and fake video game footage.
Once again, Arma 3 gameplay is being passed around as real combat footage: 'It doesn't even look real!'…Clips from the video game Arma 3 are being circulated on social media as real combat footage, a recurring issue that has previously involved War Thunder. This misinformation has been amplified by influencers and media personalities, leading to the game's developer, Bohemia Interactive, re-sharing advice on how to distinguish game footage from real-world events.
🔥 Games That Let You Simulate World War IIIThis article explores five video games that simulate World War III, offering players a chance to confront global conflict through strategy and realism. Titles like DEFCON, World in Conflict, Command & Conquer: Red Alert Series, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Series, and Hearts of Iron IV are highlighted for their unique approaches to depicting large-scale warfare, ranging from abstract nuclear annihilation to visceral boots-on-the-ground combat and grand historical strategy.