S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl
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Xbox Partner Preview: Join Us on Thursday to See What’s Next from Our Third-Party Partners
Xbox will host a Partner Preview broadcast on Thursday, March 26, showcasing upcoming games from third-party partners like Sega, GSC Game World, and Owlcat Games. The event will feature new reveals, world premieres, and updates on titles such as Stranger Than Heaven, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, and The Expanse: Osiris Reborn, all coming to Xbox consoles, PC, and Xbox Game Pass.
Xbox Partner Preview Announced for March 26th, Includes In-Depth Look at Stranger Than Heaven
Microsoft announced an Xbox Partner Preview showcase for March 26th, focusing on third-party titles like Stranger Than Heaven, The Expanse: Osiris Reborn, and S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl. The event will feature in-depth looks, new reveals, world premieres, and Game Pass announcements.
Intel must also hate waiting for shaders to compile as it begins bundling pre-compiled code into Arc drivers for faster…
Intel is introducing a new service that bundles pre-compiled shaders into its graphics drivers for Arc GPUs, aiming to reduce game loading times by up to 50% and minimize stuttering. This initiative, part of Microsoft's Advanced Shader Delivery system, will also be supported by Nvidia for GeForce RTX users later this year and is already being utilized by the Xbox ROG Ally.
NVIDIA’s DLSS5 AI Filter Sparks Fake Screenshot Scandal Across Gaming
NVIDIA's new DLSS 5 AI filtering technology has sparked controversy following a surge of fake AI-generated screenshots posted on gaming forums. The controversy centers on the technology's ability to alter game visuals, raising concerns about authenticity and potential manipulation within the gaming community. NVIDIA has not yet responded to the allegations, but the incident highlights gamer distrust towards AI-driven enhancements.
Clair Obscur and Dispatch lead BAFTA Game Awards 2026 nominations
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Dispatch lead the BAFTA Game Awards 2026 nominations with 12 and nine nods respectively. A total of 42 titles received nominations across various categories, with Ghost of Yotei, Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, and Arc Raiders also securing multiple nominations. The awards ceremony is scheduled for April 17, 2026, in London.
BAFTA Game Awards 2026 nominations revealed, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 leads in nine categories
The nominations for the 2026 BAFTA Game Awards have been revealed, with Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 leading with 12 nominations, including Best Game. Other notable nominees for Best Game include Dispatch and Ghost of Yōtei. The awards ceremony will take place on April 17, 2026, in London.
Bafta Games 2026 nominees announced and it’s another Clair Obscur sweep
The nominations for the Bafta Games Awards 2026 have been announced, with Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 leading the pack with 12 nominations, matching its record at The Game Awards. Dispatch and Arc Raiders also received multiple nominations, including for Best Game. The awards ceremony is scheduled for April 17.
Daily Video Game Deals Mar 7 – Darkest Dungeon II, Persona 3 Reload, Dead Island 2, Frostpunk 2: Ice Breaker, Alan Wake 2 Deluxe Edition, Daemon X Machina Titanic Scion, Rune Factory Guardians of Azuma & More
This article lists daily video game deals for March 7th, featuring discounts on numerous titles across PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC. Notable games with price reductions include Darkest Dungeon II, Persona 3 Reload, Dead Island 2, and Alan Wake 2 Deluxe Edition.
Daily Video Game Deals Feb 28 – Hogwarts Legacy, Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, Kingdom Come: Deliverance II, The First Berserker: Khazan, Tormented Souls 2, Persona 5 Royal & More
Daily Video Game Deals for February 28th feature discounts on a wide range of titles across multiple platforms including PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC. Notable games with price reductions include Hogwarts Legacy, Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, Kingdom Come: Deliverance II, and Persona 5 Royal, among many others.
Put some FEAR in your STALKER 2 with the debris-flinging CinematicFX mod
A new mod for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, called CinematicFX, enhances the game's gunplay by adding dramatic visual effects to scenery impacts. Developed by Cazanu, the mod causes dust, smoke, and debris to fly when bullets hit various surfaces, adding visual flair to combat encounters.
What's on your bookshelf: S.T.A.L.K.E.R. and GSC Game World's Mariia Grygorovych
Mariia Grygorovych, executive producer at GSC Game World, discusses books that have influenced her, including "The Body Keeps the Score" and Isaac Asimov's "Foundation." She highlights themes of trauma, memory, and the power of narrative, drawing connections to the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. series.
Daily Video Game Deals Feb 21 – Cronos, Life Is Strange: Double Exposure, ELDEN RING NIGHTREIGN, Assassin’s Creed Shadows, Monster Hunter Wilds, Daemon X Machina Titanic Scion, DYNASTY WARRIORS: ORIGINS & More
This article lists daily video game deals available on February 21, 2026, featuring discounts on a wide variety of titles across PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC. Featured games include Cronos, Life Is Strange: Double Exposure, ELDEN RING NIGHTREIGN, Assassin’s Creed Shadows, and Monster Hunter Wilds, among many others.