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Review: Starbites Feels Like a Budget Switch RPG
Starbites is a budget RPG for the Nintendo Switch that suffers from basic gameplay, a predictable story, and significant performance issues. Despite some interesting elements, the game's poor visuals, frame rate drops, and game crashes make it difficult to recommend, especially on the Switch. The game is also available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC, with a Switch 2 version in development.
Forza Horizon 6 Team Looking Into Drivatar AI Balance, AMD GPU Frame Rate Issues, and More
Playground Games is addressing player feedback for Forza Horizon 6, investigating Drivatar AI balance issues and performance problems affecting AMD GPUs on PC. The team has already released a hotfix for Invalid Loading errors and is working on a solution for audio crackling. Post-launch content includes the "Welcome to Japan" Festival Playlist and the upcoming Italian Passion Car Pack.
We Loved Oblivion Remastered, But One Year Later, It Still Has Big Problems
One year after its release, The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered, despite initial praise for its overhauled visuals and gameplay fixes, continues to suffer from significant bugs and performance issues. Post-launch support from Virtuos was minimal, with only two updates addressing crashes before the studio seemingly abandoned the game, leaving players dissatisfied and questioning Microsoft and Bethesda's commitment to supporting their remasters.
Tech Experts Say The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered Still Suffers From Issues That Plagued It at Launch
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered on PC continues to experience performance degradation over extended play sessions, mirroring issues present at its original launch. No patches have been released for the PC version since July 2025.
Denuvo DRM reportedly fully cracked open, 2K apparently fights back with online checks
Denuvo DRM, a widely criticized anti-piracy technology, has reportedly been fully cracked, impacting numerous games. In response, publisher 2K Games has implemented a new DRM measure requiring online checks every 14 days for titles like NBA 2K25, NBA 2K26, and Marvel's Midnight Suns, which may inconvenience legitimate players.
Overwatch framerate update for Nintendo Switch 2 now available
Activision Blizzard has released an update for Overwatch on the Nintendo Switch 2 to address framerate issues. While improvements have been made, some players report minor dips during intense action and occasional choppiness in handheld mode. The game was released yesterday with promises of visual enhancements and 60fps performance.
Overwatch director confirms Nintendo Switch 2 port fixes “in next few days”
Overwatch director Aaron Keller confirmed that fixes for performance issues on the Nintendo Switch 2 version of the game are being worked on and are expected to be deployed within the next few days. The initial release of the free-to-play title on the platform suffered from framerate problems.
Starfield is somehow coming to Switch 2, it appears, despite the RPG's "unplayable" PS5 launch and Skyrim's own initially disastrous port
Starfield has received a rating for the Nintendo Switch 2 from the Taiwan Entertainment Software Rating Information Board, suggesting a port is planned despite initial performance issues on PlayStation 5 and a troubled launch for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim on the previous Nintendo handheld. Community discussion highlights concerns about how the graphically demanding RPG will perform on the new console, especially given its struggles on more powerful hardware.
Blizzard working on patch to fix Overwatch Nintendo Switch 2 performance issues
Activision Blizzard is working on a patch to address reported framerate and performance issues with the Nintendo Switch version of Overwatch. Players have experienced lower-than-intended FPS limits since the game's release on the platform. The company acknowledges the problem and is developing a fix.
Blizzard promises an Overwatch patch for its embattled Nintendo Switch 2 port as fans say the hero shooter runs worse…
Blizzard Entertainment has acknowledged performance issues with the Nintendo Switch version of Overwatch, which launched with Season 2. Players reported that the hero shooter runs worse than expected, failing to meet the promised "up to 60fps" performance seen on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. The company has promised a patch to address these problems.
Switch 2 Update Meant To Improve Overwatch Actually Has It Running Worse Right Now
Players are reporting significant performance issues with Overwatch 2 on the Nintendo Switch, with frame rates dropping below intended levels and the game running worse than the original version. Blizzard Entertainment has acknowledged the problems and is working on a patch to address the FPS limitations.
Overwatch Is Out Today For Switch 2, But It's Got Some Performance Issues
Blizzard Entertainment has acknowledged performance issues with Overwatch on the Nintendo Switch 2, specifically concerning frame rate limitations. The company is working on a patch to address the problem, which is impacting the game's intended performance of up to 60fps in both handheld and docked modes.
Overwatch Is Out Now For Switch 2, But It's Got Some Performance Issues
Blizzard Entertainment has acknowledged performance issues with the newly released Nintendo Switch version of Overwatch, specifically concerning frame rate limitations. The company is actively developing a patch to address these problems and restore the intended performance, which aims for up to 60fps in both handheld and docked modes.
Overwatch launches on Nintendo Switch 2 with performance issues, Blizzard confirms patch in the works
Overwatch has launched on Nintendo Switch with reported performance issues, with players experiencing frame rates closer to 30 FPS instead of the promised 60 FPS. Blizzard Entertainment has acknowledged the problem and is working on a patch to resolve the performance issues, as well as other reported bugs affecting settings, cosmetics, and voice lines.
As Starfield fans dub PS5 port "unplayable," Bethesda assures it's "narrowed" the problems "down to a small number of causes" and is working to fix the RPG
Bethesda Game Studios has acknowledged reports of Starfield being unplayable on PlayStation 5 due to crashing issues. The studio has identified a small number of causes and is working on a hotfix to be released this week. Some players have reported the game running better on PS5 than on Xbox Series X.
Starfield "doesn't even run properly" and is "unplayable" on PS5, report fans requesting refunds from Sony: "Classic Bethesda"
Players are reporting significant performance issues and crashes with Starfield on PlayStation 5, with some calling the game unplayable and requesting refunds from Sony. Reports mention frequent crashes, broken saving systems, and general instability, leading to comparisons with Bethesda's history of rocky game launches. The issues have also led to speculation that a potential Nintendo Switch 2 version may be canceled.
Starfield on PS5 is ‘unplayable’ complain gamers plagued by bugs and crashes
Players are reporting that the PlayStation 5 version of Starfield is 'unplayable' due to frequent bugs and crashes, with some experiencing freezes every few minutes. Despite the issues, the game maintains a relatively high score on the PlayStation Store. This follows Bethesda's pattern of not sending out review copies for the game's launch.
Five studios form developer-led holding Nova Assembly
Nexon subsidiary Neople has reassigned staff from the development team of its AAA action-adventure game, First Berserker: Kazan, due to poor performance. The game was initially unveiled in March.
Review - South of Midnight (Switch 2) | WayTooManyGames
South of Midnight is a captivating game with a beautiful soundtrack and a well-written story, but its Nintendo Switch 2 port suffers from significant performance issues. While the game's theoretical aspects are strong, the constant technical problems detract from the experience, despite the Switch 2's theoretical power being comparable to an Xbox Series S. A patch is hoped for to address these optimization concerns.
En första Samson-patch på fredag – svåra buggar "oacceptabla" säger skaparen
The Swedish action game Samson, developed by Liquid Swords, is releasing its first patch on Friday to address critical bugs and performance issues that plagued its launch. Creative director Christofer Sundberg acknowledged the problems as "unacceptable" and promised ongoing improvements and content additions. The game, which features a mix of driving and combat, is available on Steam and Epic Games Store.