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Review - Resident Evil Requiem (Switch 2) | WayTooManyGames
The Nintendo Switch 2 port of Resident Evil Requiem demonstrates the system's significant potential, offering an experience comparable to other platforms with impressive graphics and portability. This port feels like a substantial showcase of the Switch 2's capabilities, comparable to the technical achievement of Resident Evil 2 on the Nintendo 64.
Crimson Desert Is Absolutely Cooking With Its Insanely Fast Updates
Crimson Desert has received significant post-launch updates, rapidly improving the player experience. Recent patches have addressed major player complaints, including the addition of permanent legendary animal mounts, smoother movement mechanics, and reduced friction in systems like loot upgrading and resource gathering. The developer has also implemented numerous UI improvements and visual enhancements, leading to increased player engagement and positive reception.
Star Wars Zero Company director has 'an axe to grind' with turn-based tactics, says fans don't have to settle for no story, crummy graphics, and clunky controls: 'Depth doesn't cost you elegance'
Greg Foertsch, creative director for Star Wars: Zero Company, believes turn-based tactics games should not compromise on story, graphics, or controls. He argues that depth in strategy games does not necessitate sacrificing visual fidelity or narrative immersion, challenging the notion that fans must settle for less.
Crimson Desert Graphics Comparison Highlights PS5 Pro Advantages and Stable Console Performance
A comparison of Crimson Desert's graphics indicates that the PlayStation 5 Pro offers visual advantages, while performance remains stable across current-generation consoles. The analysis also highlights the availability of multiple display modes.
Crimson Desert Launch Pulls Huge Twitch and Steam Numbers
Crimson Desert has seen significant numbers on Twitch and Steam following its launch. The article discusses performance and graphics modes on the Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5, with a preference for balanced or quality modes. The author is considering a PC version if console performance does not improve.
The 5 retro video games that have aged the best - Reader's Feature
A reader discusses five retro video games that have aged well, focusing on graphics and gameplay. Titles like Street Fighter 2, Tetris, Lemmings, Daytona USA, and The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past are highlighted for their enduring quality and impact on the industry.
After weeks of hype, Crimson Desert debuts to high player counts but "Mixed" Steam reviews, citing "disjointed graphics", lovable cats, "awful" UI and more
Crimson Desert has launched to a high player count on Steam, reaching a peak of over 239,000 concurrent players. However, the game has received "Mixed" reviews, with players citing issues with disjointed graphics, an "awful" UI, and slow pacing, though the game's cats have been praised. Despite the lukewarm reception, the game was a top seller on Steam prior to release and was a subject of prediction markets for Game of the Year awards.
Crimson Desert Looking Like Crap On Your PS5? Here's How To Fix It
Players experiencing blurry graphics in Crimson Desert on PlayStation 5 can resolve the issue by disabling the 120Hz output setting. This problem appears to occur when the PS5 is connected to a TV that does not support 4K120Hz output. Pearl Abyss's Will Powers and Digital Foundry's John Linneman have confirmed this workaround.
Seven Deadly Sins: Origin Everything We Know About the Upcoming Open-World RPG
Seven Deadly Sins: Origin is an upcoming open-world RPG featuring a new story, characters, and combat system. The game aims to deliver impressive graphics and gameplay for fans to experience upon its launch.
AI Yi-Yi!
Nvidia is facing backlash from game developers and tech analysts regarding its new AI-powered graphics feature, DLSS 5. Critics are pushing back against what they describe as an 'AI filter' approach. Separately, AI firm Anthropic is reportedly seeking involvement in weapons development.
Nvidia's DLSS 5 Teases AI-Powered, Photo-Realistic Lighting--And The Backlash Is Strong
Nvidia has announced DLSS 5, a new AI-powered technology that aims to create photorealistic lighting and material changes at a per-pixel level. While demonstrated with striking results on games like Resident Evil Requiem and Starfield, the announcement has drawn significant backlash from some developers and players who feel it alters artistic intent and applies an "airbrush filter." The technology is slated for release later this year and requires high-end hardware, with early previews suggesting substantial VRAM demands.
Nvidia visar upp "fotorealistiska" DLSS 5 – möts av kritik
Nvidia has unveiled DLSS 5, an AI-driven technology promising photorealistic lighting and materials for games, set to release this fall. While Nvidia touts it as a breakthrough, the announcement has been met with significant criticism online, with some users likening it to an "AI filter." However, outlets like Digital Foundry express enthusiasm for its potential to advance graphics, while Nvidia asserts that developers retain full control over game aesthetics.
Borderlands 4: new Vault Hunter C4sh the Rogue rolls in March 26
The article discusses the limited cutscene content in Borderlands 2, noting that the game is not narrative-driven and its cutscene graphics are poor. It also mentions a new Vault Hunter named C4sh the Rogue for Borderlands 4, set to arrive on March 26.
Crimson Desert Looks Like A Masterclass In Graphics
Crimson Desert is being developed with Pearl Abyss's proprietary BlackSpace engine, aiming for unparalleled realism through advanced graphical features like ray tracing, volumetric fog, and realistic water rendering. The article highlights how the custom engine allows for seamless open-world exploration and dynamic environmental interactions, with a focus on achieving film-level visual fidelity and smooth performance on PC.
'A Transformed Game': Silent Hill F the Highlight of PS5 Pro's Upgrade
The PlayStation 5 Pro's new PSSR upgrade significantly improves the graphical fidelity of Silent Hill F, transforming it from a demonstration of the feature's flaws into a showcase. Other games like Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, Dragon Age: The Veilguard, and Monster Hunter Wilds also see improvements in areas such as anti-aliasing, foliage rendering, and texture detail with the firmware update.
Nvidia has just shown off DLSS 5 coming this Fall... and currently it looks a lot like an AI lighting filter
Nvidia has announced DLSS 5, a new AI-powered real-time neural rendering model set to launch this fall. The technology aims to enhance visual fidelity by adding photorealistic lighting and materials to games. While early demos showcase impressive results, they also highlight significant hardware requirements and raise questions about artistic intent and AI's role in game development.
Upgraded PS5 Pro PSSR support 'justifies the existence' of Sony's console
Sony is rolling out an updated PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR) technology to a growing list of PlayStation 5 Pro titles, promising enhanced visual stability and clarity. This AI-driven upscaler, now supported by games like Silent Hill 2, Control, and Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, is considered by some to be a significant improvement that justifies the console's existence.
'We want that the real-time images look indistinguishable from reality. We want them to look like a film.' Nvidia has lofty goals for path-traced graphics, but its support for Microsoft's shader stutter cure is a lot more interesting to me
Nvidia aims for photorealistic graphics in future games by leveraging AI and path tracing, with a focus on improving real-time rendering to be indistinguishable from film. The company is also officially supporting Microsoft's Advanced Shader Delivery system to eliminate shader compilation stutters for PC gamers, with broader adoption expected across platforms and hardware vendors.
Roblox And Minecraft Players Don't Really Care About "Traditionally Good" AAA Games, Study Finds
A study by data firm NewZoo suggests that players of Roblox and Minecraft are less interested in traditional AAA games with high-fidelity graphics. These players are more likely to engage with popular live-service titles like Fortnite, Grand Theft Auto 5, and Call of Duty, indicating a shift in player preferences away from graphical realism.
Evening Mobilization
Samsung has introduced a new tool designed to address graphics bottlenecks on Android devices. Separately, Call of Duty: Mobile has launched its third season, titled 'Paranoia,' and Google Maps has received a significant navigation upgrade.