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Sega and Creative Assembly remove Total War: Shogun 2 remaster from sale as it "falls short of both your expectations and our own standards"
Sega and Creative Assembly have temporarily removed Total War: Shogun 2 – Complete Edition from sale due to overwhelmingly negative player reviews citing AI upscaling and performance issues. The companies acknowledged the remaster "falls short of both your expectations and our own standards" and are working to address the problems and reinstate the original game.
Total War: Shogun 2 Complete Edition Pulled From Sale After Negative Response
Sega has pulled Total War: Shogun 2 Complete Edition from sale after a negative community response to issues including performance problems, bugs, and the use of AI-generated artwork. The company acknowledged the problems and stated that previous versions of the game would be reinstated until the issues are resolved.
STARSAND ISLAND Nintendo Switch 2 Review – A Picturesque Vacation Marred by Technical Stutters | Invision
Starsand Island offers a charming Studio Ghibli-inspired aesthetic and deep life simulation mechanics on the Nintendo Switch, but is severely hampered by technical issues. The game suffers from erratic frame pacing, micro-stutters, long loading times, and awkward UI controls, making it difficult to recommend despite its appealing visuals and gameplay systems.
Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve is the Biggest Steam Launch in the Series Despite Various Issues
Despite significant performance issues, crashes, and the unavailability of Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War as a separate title on Steam, Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve has achieved the franchise's biggest launch on the platform. The game also launched on Xbox Series X/S and PlayStation 5, focusing on the conflict between the Republic of Sotoa and the Federation of Central Usea.
The Witcher 3: Remastered Gets Hotfix For Performance Issues, More Patches On the Way
CD Projekt RED and Fool’s Theory have released a hotfix for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Remastered on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S to address performance issues and improve lighting. The developers are investigating further player-reported problems and plan to release more patches, including one for PC save issues. The remaster was a free update for owners of the original game.
"We're working on it": The Witcher 3 Remastered gets 2 hotfixes in 1 day as CD Projekt Red promises more improvements to the RPG amid ongoing performance issues
CD Projekt Red has released multiple hotfixes for The Witcher 3 Remastered on PC and consoles to address pressing issues including lighting, DLSS, save file problems, audio volume, and NVIDIA Hairworks performance. The developer has acknowledged ongoing problems and promised further improvements, with a PC hotfix being 5GB in size and console fixes for volume issues planned.
The Witcher 3 Remastered PC performance is tanking because of Geralt's luscious locks, CD Projekt Red says, but there's a temporary fix "until this is addressed in a patch"
CD Projekt Red has identified that NVIDIA Hairworks technology is causing significant performance issues for PC players of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered. A temporary fix involves disabling this setting, with a patch planned for future release. Players on PlayStation 5 are also reporting poor performance, even in performance mode.
Games Inbox: Is the next Super Mario game open world?
Readers discuss the potential for the next 3D Super Mario game to be open world, drawing parallels to Zelda and Bowser's Fury. Other topics include the 30th anniversary of Super Mario 64, the gameplay of Marvel's Wolverine, criticism of Xbox executives, the viability of a Ganondorf game, Sony's potential U-turn on game discs, the decline of Rare, the unchanging nature of EA Sports FC, and performance issues in Star Wars Zero Company.
Silent Hill: Townfall Review – Welcome to St. Amelia
Silent Hill: Townfall is a terrifying success, offering a fresh take on the franchise with its Scottish setting and first-person perspective. Developed by Screen Burn and published by Annapurna Interactive, the game excels in its psychological horror, challenging puzzles, and tense stealth gameplay, though it is hampered by significant performance issues on PlayStation 5.
The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered Nintendo Switch 2 patch has broken the game a bit, Bethesda acknowledges issues
A recent update for The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered on Nintendo Switch 2 has introduced significant graphical issues, including blurriness, ghosting, and reduced visual quality, making the game unplayable for some. Bethesda has acknowledged the problems and is investigating a fix.
The Pimax Dream Air costs double the Steam Frame, and while its visuals are worth every penny, its performance demands and inconsistencies make it hard to recommend
The Pimax Dream Air VR headset offers exceptional visual fidelity and a lightweight design, but its high price, performance demands, and software inconsistencies make it difficult to recommend. Despite its stunning visuals, frequent crashes and volatile performance, even on high-end hardware, detract significantly from the experience.
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.
