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Issues and Activism
The CEO of New Blood Interactive has called for industry action against Nvidia's DLSS technology, suggesting that developers should refuse to collaborate with Nvidia to "cripple their sales and tank their stock price." This statement comes amid ongoing discussions about the impact of DLSS on game development and sales.
Warframe Now Available for Nintendo Switch 2
Digital Extremes has released the free-to-play action game Warframe on the Nintendo Switch 2, featuring visual and technical enhancements such as 1080p resolution at 60fps, DLSS support, and improved lighting. The game is also available on multiple other platforms including PC, PlayStation, and Xbox consoles, as well as mobile devices. Players can log in to the Switch 2 version between March 25 and April 15 to receive the free Ambimanus Pack.
"Nobody wants their games to look like Italian brainrot" - Indie publisher New Blood CEO urges devs to push back against DLSS 5 just like they did with NFTs and crypto games
New Blood CEO Dave Oshry is urging game developers to resist Nvidia's DLSS 5 and generative AI graphics tools, comparing the push to the backlash against NFTs and crypto games. Oshry and developer David Szymanski express concerns that these technologies are becoming mandatory, driving up costs, and potentially compromising game art and performance. They advocate for prioritizing consistent framerates, sharp resolution, and affordable hardware over AI-driven features.
Evening Tech Bits
Forza Horizon 6 is reportedly launching with NVIDIA's DLSS 4 technology. Separately, an article from XDA discusses how adding more RAM can negatively impact gaming performance.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance Studio Co-Founder Says There is “No Way Haters Will Stop” DLSS 5
Warhorse Studios co-founder Daniel Vávra expressed optimism for Nvidia's DLSS 5 technology, despite criticism, stating that "haters will not stop this." He believes the technology, still in its early stages, could potentially replace expensive ray tracing in the future. Conversely, other developers like Mike York have voiced concerns, describing DLSS 5 as a "complete AI re-render" that alters game visuals significantly.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 director defends DLSS 5: 'No way haters will stop this'
Daniel Vávra, director of Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, has defended Nvidia's DLSS 5 technology against criticism, calling it a significant advancement. Despite controversy surrounding AI upscaling and its potential impact on artistic intent, Vávra believes the technology can be fine-tuned by developers. The article also touches upon Vávra's past controversial statements and the evolving representation in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2.
Capcom's Stance on Generative AI Is Interesting Following Grace's DLSS 5 Makeover
Capcom has stated it will not implement generative AI-created materials directly into game content but plans to utilize the technology to improve efficiency in graphics, sound, and programming. This stance follows controversy surrounding Nvidia's DLSS 5, which used Resident Evil Village and Resident Evil 4 as examples of AI upscaling that significantly alters a game's visual appearance.
Capcom's Stance on Generative AI Is Interesting Following Resident Evil Requiem's DLSS 5 Makeover
Capcom will not implement generative AI-created materials into its game content but plans to utilize the technology to improve efficiency in graphics, sound, and programming. This stance follows the controversial debut of Nvidia's DLSS 5, which heavily featured Resident Evil Requiem and demonstrated how AI upscaling could alter a game's visual appearance.
Capcom confirms it isn't using gen AI in its games. Hopefully it sees sense with DLSS 5, too
Capcom has confirmed it will not be using generative AI assets in its games, though it may employ the technology to enhance development efficiency. The company also expressed hope for the adoption of DLSS 5.
NVIDIA (NVDA) says DLSS 5 takes a 2D frame plus motion vectors as input
NVIDIA has provided further details on its DLSS 5 technology, explaining that it processes a 2D frame along with motion vectors as its primary inputs. This clarification sheds light on the underlying mechanisms of their latest AI upscaling solution.
Indie-fredag – i Fragzone-fredag!
This article discusses the launch of an indie game club, where members will experience and discuss games together starting April 1st. It also touches on the reception of the highly anticipated game Crimson Desert, with hosts André and Fredrik sharing their thoughts, and briefly mentions the DLSS 5 filter.
This Week in Switch 2 - Elden Ring Tarnished Edition hands-on, Pokopia launch sales & Pikmin in NCU!
This article provides hands-on impressions of Elden Ring running in handheld mode, likely referring to a potential Nintendo Switch version. It also discusses DLSS technology and the launch sales figures for the game Pokopia.
Morning Tech Bits
Developers from Capcom and Ubisoft expressed surprise at the announcement of DLSS 5, stating they learned about it concurrently with the public. Separately, Micron predicts that driverless cars and humanoid robots will be more significant than PCs or LLMs in the future.
NVIDIA: Critics "Completely Wrong" About DLSS 5
NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang addressed criticism regarding the company's DLSS 5 announcement, stating that critics are 'completely wrong.' The report from Tom's Hardware details Huang's response during a press Q&A concerning backlash to NVIDIA's AI technology.
Välkommen till Indiespelklubben! - Så här kommer du igång
This guide provides information for new members of the Indie Game Club, detailing how to get started and prepare for the first gaming period. It includes details on how to access exclusive content and highlights popular indie games and related discussions.
Våra favoriter bland indiespelen
This article discusses a curated list of indie games, encouraging readers to explore titles beyond the mainstream. It also touches upon various gaming news and discussions, including Crimson Desert's performance, Nvidia's DLSS 5 technology, and the future of consoles like the next Xbox and Nintendo Switch.
Games Inbox: Is Starfield a good game?
Readers express disappointment with Starfield's gameplay and its impact on Bethesda's development timeline, questioning its upcoming PlayStation 5 release. Concerns are also raised about Nvidia's DLSS 5 technology and its perceived negative effect on game art and visual quality, with some readers hoping for a more traditional approach from future consoles and developers.
Nvidia CEO Says Gamers Are “Completely Wrong” About DLSS 5
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang stated that gamers criticizing DLSS 5 are 'completely wrong,' emphasizing that the technology offers developers greater artistic control through generative AI at the geometry level, not just as a post-processing filter. Despite his reassurances, industry figures and developers have voiced concerns that DLSS 5 detracts from art direction and character detail, likening it to a 'garbage AI Filter'.
Nvidia's very keen on you 'catching the future of real-time rendering' at this year's GTC, though I suggest not waiting with bated breath for anything groundbreaking
Nvidia's CEO Jensen Huang is expected to discuss the future of real-time rendering, likely focusing on AI integration within the graphics pipeline, at the upcoming GTC event. While the exact announcements are speculative, potential topics include AI-driven path tracing improvements and new DLSS features, though new hardware releases like the RTX 50-series Super refresh seem unlikely due to DRAM shortages.
007 First Light NVIDIA Partnership PC Performance Features Revealed
IO Interactive and NVIDIA have detailed the PC performance features for the upcoming James Bond game, 007 First Light. The partnership brings DLSS 4.5 integration, full path tracing for realistic lighting, and GeForce NOW cloud gaming support. The game is set to release on May 27 for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2.