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Samson dev states the game’s launch problems are “unacceptable”, and they are hard at work to fix them with a patch on Friday
Liquid Swords founder and creative director Christofer Sundberg acknowledged that the launch problems and bugs in Samson are unacceptable. A significant patch is scheduled for Friday, addressing performance, crashes, mission progression, and gameplay issues, and will also add support for up to eight save files.
Dev behind new 'GTA-like' crime caper Samson admits it "released a game with flaws"
Liquid Swords founder Christopher Sundberg acknowledged that their new crime game, Samson, was released with significant flaws including crashes and performance issues. The company is committed to improving the game through patches, with the first one addressing immediate problems like save file support, crash fixes, and performance improvements. Despite the rocky launch and mixed player reception, Sundberg expressed pride in the team's effort and promised ongoing development for Samson and its setting, Tyndalston.
Samson's Launch Woes Deemed "Unacceptable," Incoming Patch Aims To Beat Down Bugs
Liquid Swords is preparing to release a patch for its debut title, Samson: A Tyndalston Story, to address significant bugs and performance issues that have plagued the game's launch. Studio founder Christofer Sundberg acknowledged the problems as "unacceptable" and stated the upcoming update will focus on fixing game-breaking bugs, crashes, and performance problems, while also adding more save file slots.
Pokémon Champions launches to mixed reception, as performance woes and competitive changes turn some away
Pokémon Champions has launched to a mixed reception, with players citing performance issues such as a 30FPS lock on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, and clunky menus. The game's strict adherence to the VGC format, excluding the popular 6v6 singles battles and a limited roster of Pokémon and items, has also disappointed a segment of the competitive community. However, some players see potential in the current state, anticipating future content updates and appreciating the focus on less common items.
Baldur’s Gate 3 Hotfix #36 Fixes Performance Issues Across All Platforms
Larian Studios has released Hotfix #36 for Baldur's Gate 3 to address performance issues and crashes that were introduced in a previous update aimed at fixing corrupted savegames. The hotfix resolves platform-specific problems, including framerate drops on PC, UI issues on Xbox, and progression blockers on Mac. This rapid response highlights Larian's commitment to ongoing post-launch support and technical debt management.
Eterspire acknowledges issues that break its ‘grinder MMORPG’ game loop and the challenge of fixing them
Developer Stonehollow Workshop acknowledges that Eterspire's core 'grinder MMORPG' gameplay loop is frequently broken by issues such as inventory management, gear upgrades, and lengthy travel times. The studio is prioritizing performance fixes while discussing potential solutions for the broken loop, with world design changes being the most challenging to implement.
Dragon's Dogma 2 celebrates second anniversary with "special celebratory artwork" and a custom controller, as fans ponder: are we getting DLC?
Capcom celebrated the second anniversary of Dragon's Dogma 2 with special artwork and a custom controller, sparking fan speculation about potential DLC. While the game still faces performance issues, fans are analyzing the anniversary artwork for clues, including a potential new character and a hidden message in the text.
Crimson Desert patched on PS5 as players complain of crashes and blurry graphics
Pearl Abyss has released multiple patches for Crimson Desert on PlayStation 5 to address player complaints regarding crashes and blurry graphics. While the game experienced a rough launch with performance issues, the developer is actively working on fixes. Patches are also planned for Xbox Series X/S and other platforms at a later date.
Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake Review – Spirit snap
The Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake offers an engaging story and excellent sound design, but falls short as a survival horror experience. Despite a graphical overhaul and expanded narrative, the game suffers from repetitive gameplay, easy puzzles and combat, and significant performance issues on consoles, including unstable frame rates and frequent crashes.
Helldivers 2 Studio CEO Acknowledges it “Underinvested” in Technology by Using Stingray Engine
Arrowhead Game Studios CEO Shams Jorjani acknowledged that the studio "underinvested" in the technology powering Helldivers 2, which is built on the outdated Autodesk Stingray engine. Despite ongoing technical and performance issues, Jorjani stated that improvements are being made to the engine to ensure the game's longevity as a "forever game."
High On Life 2's new roadmap to address performance issues
Squanch Games has released a roadmap to address performance issues and crashing in High On Life 2, which has led to negative player reviews on Steam despite general enjoyment of the game. A hotfix has already been deployed, with a major patch planned for March 2026 to improve performance, visuals, and fix bugs.
Apex Legends Players Discover Rampart’s Cover is Secretly Sabotaging Their Framerates
Players of Apex Legends have discovered that Rampart's deployable cover and Infinite Ammo perk cause significant framerate drops, with some players reporting a 25 FPS decrease. This performance bug is particularly concerning for competitive play, where every frame counts. The issue raises questions about Respawn Entertainment's testing protocols and the potential for similar hidden performance problems in other legends.
Another Nvidia GPU driver has issues, causing up to 16% drops in performance
Nvidia's GeForce Game Ready driver version 595.71 is reportedly causing significant performance drops, with some users experiencing up to a 16% decrease in GPU performance. The issue appears to be more pronounced on overclocked graphics cards.
How to Optimize Your MacBook's Performance
This guide provides 10 tips for optimizing MacBook performance, including keeping software updated, managing startup items, optimizing disk space, using antivirus software, managing apps and extensions, and utilizing system monitor and maintenance tools. Resetting the MacBook is also suggested as a last resort for persistent issues.
Elden Ring Reaches 750,000 Players On Steam
Elden Ring has achieved a significant milestone with over 750,000 concurrent players on Steam, surpassing previous FromSoftware titles like Dark Souls 3 and Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice. Despite this success, the game is facing criticism for inconsistent PC performance, with many users reporting stutters and frame rate drops, which the day-one patch has not yet resolved.
