Need for Speed III: Hot Pursuit
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Clutch doesn't look like just a Forza Horizon clone, judging by its first lengthy livestream, though I'm concerned it might spread itself too thinClutch, the debut racer from Maverick Games, aims to blend multiple driving game styles, including elements from Forza Horizon, Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit, and Grid. The game features exotic locales, car collection, tech-laden heists, and track-oriented racing, all presented with a narrative driven by sibling protagonists. While ambitious, there's concern that Clutch might spread itself too thin by trying to emulate too many different types of racing games.
D7VK version 1.7 brings even more retro Direct3D gaming to LinuxD7VK version 1.7, a Vulkan-based translation layer for running older Direct3D games on Linux via Wine/Proton, has been released. This update improves rendering for legacy Direct3D versions 3, 5, 6, and earlier, enhancing compatibility for titles like O.R.B: Off-World Resource Base, Requiem: Avenging Angel, and Warhammer: Dark Omen. Further work is planned for fixed function lighting and other legacy features.- Trail Out PS5 review: A smashing FlatOut tribute that can rival Wreckfest | TraxionTrail Out on PlayStation 5 is a vibrant arcade racer that pays homage to classics like FlatOut and Blur, offering riotous racing and destructible environments. While it sometimes struggles to establish its own identity, it serves as a strong alternative to Wreckfest and hints at a promising open-world sequel planned for 2027.
Trail Out PS5 review: A smashing FlatOut tribute that can rival Wreckfest | TraxionTrail Out on PlayStation 5 is a vibrant arcade racer that pays homage to classics like FlatOut, Split/Second, Need for Speed Hot Pursuit, and Blur. While it sometimes struggles to establish its own unique identity, it offers riotous racing and destructible environments as a compelling alternative to Wreckfest. The game is noted as a tribute to a niche racing sub-genre and sets the stage for an open-world sequel planned for 2027.
D7VK version 1.6 gets improved vertex processing and VSync handlingVersion 1.6 of D7VK, a Direct3D to Vulkan translation layer, has been released with significant improvements for Linux users. This update overhauls vertex processing and VSync handling, enhancing compatibility and performance for older Windows games. Several titles, including Praetorians, DethKarz, and Total Annihilation: Kingdoms, see performance boosts or bug fixes, with more games now able to run on Linux.