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Nvidia's 'new' budget gaming GPU has 12GB VRAM, arrives in June, according to leak
A leak suggests Nvidia is planning to relaunch the GeForce RTX 3060 graphics card in June, potentially manufactured by Samsung to keep costs down. This move aims to address the budget graphics card market, offering 12GB of VRAM which is more than current-generation RTX 5060 and RTX 5050 models. The leak also indicates a delay or cancellation for a new 9GB RTX 5050 variant.
Games Inbox: Are live service games becoming less popular?
Readers discuss the declining popularity of live service games, with some hoping for a return to 'proper' games. The discussion touches on the financial model of free-to-play games, the impact of upcoming titles like Grand Theft Auto 6, and the potential for AI upscaling in future consoles. Other topics include the viability of dedicated handhelds, the emotional impact of certain game narratives, and the pricing of game DLC.
Best Pragmata graphics settings for no lag and max FPS
This guide provides recommended graphics settings for the game Pragmata to achieve optimal performance and high frame rates on PC. It details specific adjustments for various graphical options, including ray tracing, texture quality, and anti-aliasing, to balance visual fidelity with smooth gameplay. The settings are based on the RE Engine, which also powers Resident Evil: Requiem.
Pragmata Shows Off Even More Gorgeous RTX Path Tracing Ahead of Launch
Capcom has released a new trailer for Pragmata, highlighting its use of Nvidia RTX and DLSS technologies for stunning visuals on PC. The game features an innovative fusion of combat and puzzle-solving with a unique art style and colorful environments. The trailer showcases the game's impressive graphical fidelity, especially during intense combat sequences.
Pragmata Gets New Story-Focused Trailer Ahead of April 17th Launch
Capcom has released a new story-focused trailer for Pragmata, showcasing the relationship between protagonists Hugh and Diana as they escape a rogue AI on a lunar base. The trailer also highlights the game's unique blend of combat and on-the-fly hacking puzzles. Pragmata is set to launch on April 17th for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch, with features like Nvidia's RTX and DLSS 4 technology for PC.
Morning Tech Bits
Nvidia has denied rumors of plans to acquire a major PC manufacturer. The article also touches on the competitive landscape of quantum computing in Europe and the integration of DLSS technology into the game Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss.
Strength and Destiny Collide: ‘Samson: A Tyndalston Story’ Arrives in the Cloud
Samson: A Tyndalston Story, an action game from Liquid Swords, is now available on GeForce NOW, allowing players to stream it on various devices. The game features cinematic melee combat, choice-driven narrative, and utilizes ray tracing and NVIDIA DLSS 3.5 for enhanced visuals and performance. Several other games, including Rayman 30th Anniversary Edition, Morbid Metal, DayZ, and Starfield, were also added to the GeForce NOW library this week.
Evening Tech Bits
AMD has announced that its new Ryzen 9 9950X3D processor will be priced at $899, making it $200 more expensive than the standard Ryzen 9 9950X. Separately, a survey indicates that 71% of gamers would refuse to use Nvidia's DLSS technology.
71% of you say you could never be convinced to turn on DLSS 5, with 37% saying it wouldn't matter how good it…
A poll of PC Gamer readers revealed that 71% would not be convinced to enable DLSS 5, with 37% ethically opposed to the technology regardless of its visual quality. While 10% are ready to adopt it, another 10% will enable it if games look significantly better than current promotional material suggests.
I benchmarked Cyberpunk 2077 on 15 gaming laptops, these are the specs you need to hit 60fps in RT Ultra in 2026
This analysis benchmarks Cyberpunk 2077 on 15 gaming laptops to determine the specifications needed to achieve 60fps at RT Ultra settings by 2026. It suggests an RTX 5080 is required for QHD resolution and an RTX 5070 for 1200p, with detailed breakdowns of performance versus price for different GPU tiers.
Nvidia's big frame gen update to DLSS includes a new model for improved UI elements, but I can't see any…
The author tested Nvidia's new DLSS Dynamic Multi Frame Generation update, specifically a new preset designed to improve UI elements in games. Despite testing with multiple games and comparing presets closely, no discernible difference in UI elements was observed, leading to speculation about potential driver bugs or hyperbolic marketing claims.
The latest Nvidia App beta update adds DLSS 4.5 Dynamic Multi Frame Generation support and an intriguing Auto Shader…
The latest beta update for the Nvidia App introduces DLSS 4.5 Dynamic Multi Frame Generation support for RTX 50-series GPUs, enabling up to 6x frame generation for smoother gameplay. It also includes a beta preview of Auto Shader Compilation, which aims to rebuild DirectX 12 shader caches during system idle time after driver updates.
Samson: A Tyndalston Story – Here’s Everything We Know So Far
Samson: A Tyndalston Story, developed by Liquid Swords, is an upcoming single-player game blending vehicular combat and street brawling. Players control Samson McRay in the city of Tyndalston, facing debt and using a combination of fistfights, environmental weapons, and car combat. The game features skill trees, an action point system for mission prioritization, and will launch on PC on April 8th for $24.99, with PC technical features including raytracing and DLSS.
NVIDIA DLSS 4.5 Beta
NVIDIA has released a beta version of its updated DLSS 4.5, introducing features like 6X Multi Frame generation. This update allows users to test the latest advancements in AI upscaling technology.
Nvidia Is Attempting To Solve One Of PC Gaming's Biggest Problems: Shader Compilation
Nvidia is introducing an Auto Shader Compilation feature in its Nvidia App beta to address long shader compilation times in PC games. This feature compiles shaders in the background during idle periods, aiming to reduce waiting times for players. The update also includes support for DLSS 4.5 Dynamic Multi-Frame Generation on RTX 50-series GPUs.
Yes, some DDR5 RAM prices have dropped recently—but I wouldn't pop the champagne just yet
Despite recent price drops in DDR5 RAM, the author advises caution, suggesting it's too early to celebrate a return to reasonable prices. Factors like Google's TurboQuant AI compression algorithm and market conditions are discussed as potential influences, but significant savings are not yet apparent for gaming PCs.
Death Stranding 2 PC vs PS5 Pro Comparison Highlights Ray Tracing Differences
A comparison between Death Stranding 2 on PC and PlayStation 5 Pro reveals that the PC version offers advantages with ray tracing and DLSS technology. The PlayStation 5 Pro, however, maintains superior level of detail in its presentation.
Turtle Beach Reveals New Rosalina and Koopa Troop Peripherals for the Nintendo Switch
Turtle Beach has revealed new peripherals for the Nintendo Switch, including designs inspired by Rosalina and Koopa Troop. The article also features a discussion among commenters about the implications of AI in gaming, particularly concerning features like DLSS and ray tracing, with concerns raised about artistic intent and potential monetization schemes.
Fallout 4 on Nintendo Switch 2 adds DLSS
Bethesda has released a new update for Fallout 4 on Nintendo Switch, introducing NVIDIA DLSS support for improved resolution and frame rates, offering 40fps and 60fps modes. The update also includes numerous bug fixes and general improvements to enhance the player experience.
Fallout 4 update out now on Nintendo Switch 2, patch notes – DLSS support, more
An update for Fallout 4: Anniversary Edition is now available on Nintendo Switch 2, introducing NVIDIA DLSS support for 40 FPS and 60 FPS modes to enhance image quality and performance. The patch also includes numerous fixes for stability, performance, visuals, UI, saving, controls, localization, and gameplay.
