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Denuvo strikes back at prominent cracker ‘voices38’, with lawsuit intended to unmask them
Denuvo has filed a lawsuit against a prominent cracker known as 'voices38' for allegedly bypassing its anti-tamper technology on 26 games. The digital rights management company aims to unmask the individual, who has gained a following online for releasing cracked versions of Denuvo-protected titles. The article explores the controversy surrounding Denuvo, its perceived impact on game performance, and the ongoing battle between DRM providers and crackers.
Cities: Skylines 2 är fortfarande på väg till konsol
The console version of Cities: Skylines 2, originally planned for 2024, has been delayed multiple times due to performance issues and hardware limitations. Iceflake Studios has taken over development from Colossal Order and is prioritizing performance improvements for both PC and consoles, though a new release window has not been provided. Paradox Interactive also announced a new game, Lego: Skylines.
Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls Producer Apologizes to PC Players For Performance Issues at Launch
Arc System Works producer Takeshi Yamanaka has apologized to PC players of Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls for performance issues experienced at launch. While the core gameplay has been praised, the PC version suffered from significant problems, leading to two urgent patches and a "Mixed" Steam rating. The company is working to regain player trust, acknowledging the difficulty of the task, and notes that the PlayStation 5 version has performed much better.
The Duskbloods network test was not good between lag, stuttering, and bad PvP
The network test for FromSoftware's upcoming multiplayer action game, The Duskbloods, was plagued by significant technical issues including lag, stuttering, and a jerky camera, severely impacting the PvP experience. Despite combining PvP and PvE elements with board game mechanics, the game's performance problems and convoluted rules made for a frustrating experience, drawing unfavorable comparisons to previous FromSoftware titles like Elden Ring: Nightreign.
A cracked version of Marvel Tōkon is reigniting questions around DRM and its impact on PC games
A DRM-free cracked version of Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls is reportedly performing better than the official PC release, reigniting debates about Digital Rights Management's impact on game performance. Players are reporting significantly lower CPU usage and higher frame rates on the cracked version, leading to speculation that Sony's DRM was the cause of the original issues. This situation raises concerns about the future of the PC version's player base and technical stability.
‘Marvel Tokon’ Crack Arrives in 11 Days — and the Pirated Build Reportedly Runs Smoother
A DRM-free build of Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls has reportedly been cracked and released just 11 days after launch, with many users claiming the pirated version runs significantly smoother than the official PC release. Players have reported performance issues, crashes, and connectivity problems on the legitimate PC version, leading to speculation that the Digital Rights Management software is to blame. The cracked build allegedly bypasses shader preloading and offers a more stable frame rate, even on systems that exceed the recommended specifications.
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls Sells Nearly Half A Million Copies
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls sold nearly half a million copies in its first week, primarily on PlayStation 5. Performance issues on PC reportedly impacted sales, leading to mixed expectations for the Marvel-Sony collaboration.
Beast of Reincarnation director "truly sorry" that Pokemon dev's new action-RPG hasn't "provided a sufficiently enjoyable experience"
Kota Fukushima, director of Beast of Reincarnation, has apologized for the game's performance issues and other problems that have led to player complaints. Game Freak, known for the Pokemon series, is working on post-launch patches to address these concerns. Despite the issues, Fukushima noted positive reception for the combat system and the game's unique post-apocalyptic atmosphere.
Bethesda finally "looking into" patching Oblivion Remastered on PC, PS5 and Xbox amid praise for Switch 2 release
Bethesda has confirmed it is investigating bringing performance optimizations from the Nintendo Switch version of The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered to PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. The Switch version, despite some expected downgrades, reportedly runs smoother than the other platforms, which continue to suffer from frame pacing, stuttering, and bugs.
Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls Gets New PC Update to Fix Stuttering and Frame Drops
Arc System Works has released a new PC update for Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls to address performance issues like stuttering and frame drops. The update fixes unnecessary audio input checks and other CPU-straining problems that negatively impacted the game's launch. Despite these efforts, the PC version still receives mixed reviews, with the PlayStation 5 version currently being the preferred platform.
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls PC players claim latest update may have fixed performance issues
Arc System Works and Marvel Games have released a new update for Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls that addresses PC performance issues. The patch reduces CPU load to improve responsiveness and fix lag, and also resolves a bug causing sudden performance drops. While players report improvements, some online play and matchmaking issues may still persist.
Marvel Tōkon's dire PC performance improved massively by new patch, drastically reducing CPU use and stutters
A new patch for Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls has significantly improved its PC performance, addressing issues like high CPU usage, micro-stutters, and frame rate drops. The patch targets problems caused by audio processing and device checks, with developers also suggesting shader warm-up and auto graphics settings for further optimization. Player feedback indicates a substantial positive impact, with some aiming to improve the game's 'mixed' Steam review score.
Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls gets new PC patch as game launch goes badly
Arc System Works has released a PC patch for Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls to address performance and stability issues that plagued its launch. Despite the update, the game has received 'Mostly Negative' ratings on Steam, with player counts significantly lower than other major fighting titles. Sony Interactive Entertainment's PC port history and the game's live service nature are also discussed as potential factors.
1666 Amsterdam's early access launches this month, and I'm equal parts excited and worried
Panache Digital Games has announced that 1666: Amsterdam will launch its early access on August 25, 2025. The author expresses excitement for the game's witchy aesthetics and setting but also concern regarding performance issues and the potential pitfalls of early access for a single-player title.
As developer Arc System Works promises a fix, Marvel Tōkon's suffering PC players are creating some bizarre home remedies for its dire performance woes
Players of Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls on PC are experiencing significant performance issues, including stuttering and online matchmaking problems. While developers Arc System Works have promised a fix, the community has devised several unusual workarounds, such as using the 'set graphics automatically' option or manually capping the frame rate, with some even finding success by simply running the Epic Games Store in the background.
Silent Hill 2 Remake Issues on PS5 and PS5 Pro Acknowledged by Konami After Latest Patch
Konami has acknowledged issues with the Silent Hill 2 remake on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 5 Pro following the release of Patch 1.07. Players are reporting problems with shadows, character models, and ghosting, particularly in Performance Mode. The development team is investigating solutions but has not provided an estimated time for fixes.
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Konami is investigating performance mode issues with Silent Hill 2 on PlayStation 5 following a recent patch. The problems were reported after the latest update to the game.
Konami investigating Silent Hill 2 Performance Mode issues after latest PS5 patch
Konami is investigating performance issues on PlayStation 5 and PS5 Pro for the Silent Hill 2 remake following the release of Patch 1.07. Players have reported problems with crushed blacks and overly dark shadows specifically in Performance Mode after the update, which was intended to improve visual fidelity.
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls players are still experiencing PC issues post-launch
Developers Arc System Works and Marvel Games have acknowledged ongoing performance issues affecting PC players of Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls shortly after its launch. The team is actively investigating player feedback and reports, though no timeline for fixes has been provided. While PC players are experiencing problems, the PlayStation 5 version appears to be largely unaffected.
Launch day performance issues and forced logins take another victim: Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls sees mixed Steam…
Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls, developed by Arc System Works, is experiencing significant performance issues and forced PSN logins on PC, leading to a 'Mixed' user rating on Steam. Players report low frame rates and poor online play, with some noting high CPU utilization and issues with the anti-cheat system on Linux. Despite these technical problems, the game's core gameplay is praised, and initial player counts are comparable to its open beta.
