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6 Games Leaving Xbox Game Pass on April 15, Including GTA V and Eiyuden Chronicle
Grand Theft Auto V and Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes are among the games leaving Xbox Game Pass on April 15. Players are also discussing the performance and side quest design in Stellar Blade, with some praising its quality while others debate its review scores from publications like EDGE.
Tomodachi Life Living the Dream doesn’t support Switch 2 boost mode as runs at 1080p in handheld
Nintendo has confirmed that Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream will not support the Nintendo Switch 2's handheld Boost Mode, as the game already runs at a native 1080p resolution in handheld. An upcoming update will disable Boost Mode for the demo version, which currently prevents touchscreen use when enabled.
Honest Thoughts After 3 Years of PC Gaming - What Nobody Tells You at the Start
This guide offers insights for PC gamers after three years of experience, emphasizing that hardware components beyond the GPU, such as CPU, RAM, and storage, significantly impact performance. It advises balancing frame rate and resolution based on game type and optimizing game settings by prioritizing texture quality over demanding options like shadows to achieve a good visual-to-performance ratio. The article also suggests checking community feedback before updating drivers to avoid potential issues.
Here Are Your Canadian Game Awards 2026 Nominees | Console Creatures
The Canadian Game Awards have announced their nominees for 2026, celebrating the Canadian games industry. The event will take place on May 21, 2026, in Toronto, with tickets available for purchase and a Fan Choice Award voted on by the public in partnership with the Entertainment Software Association of Canada. Victor Lucas will receive the Game Changer Award.
The new Crimson Desert patches are grand and all, but the Ray Reconstruction performance and lighting options are still…
Despite recent patches for Crimson Desert, issues with Ray Reconstruction performance and lighting options persist, leading to significant frame rate drops and visual bugs, particularly with armor models. The author notes that while the game is fun, these graphical problems, exacerbated by DLSS Performance mode, detract from the experience. Continued support from Pearl Abyss offers hope for future improvements.
The Canadian Game Awards Has Unleashed It's 2026 Nominees & New Location
The Canadian Game Awards have announced the nominees for their 2026 ceremony, which will be held on May 21st at Toronto's John W.H. Bassett Theatre. Victor Lucas will receive the Game Changer Award. The awards celebrate Canadian developers and releases from 2025, with categories including Game of the Year, Studio of the Year, and Best Indie Game.
Exclusive Look at New Quest Encounters in Dying Light: The Beast Restored Land
The PC version of Dying Light: The Beast has received an update adding ray-traced reflections, shadows, and global illumination. Testing reveals that these graphical enhancements cut performance in half with minimal visual improvement. The update was released over three months after the game's initial launch.
ARC Raiders Flashpoint patch notes – every change included in the big, new content drop
The ARC Raiders Flashpoint update 1.22.0 introduces significant changes including increased loot in locked rooms, improved crafting systems, and smarter enemy behavior. The patch also addresses performance optimizations, rendering improvements, and numerous bug fixes across gameplay, maps, and UI elements.
Film Performances Celebrities Regret or Would Redo
This article discusses 17 notable film roles that actors have expressed regret over, often due to troubled productions, negative reviews, or characters that did not age well. Performers like Ryan Reynolds, Dakota Johnson, and George Clooney have openly spoken about wishing they could redo or even erase certain performances from their careers.
Game Reviews
TechPowerUp has published a review focusing on the handheld performance of Crimson Desert. The review details how the game runs on portable devices, assessing its technical capabilities and visual fidelity in a handheld format.
Forza Horizon 6 PC Requirements Revealed, Extreme RT Setting Demands RTX 5070 Ti and 32 GB RAM
The PC system requirements for Forza Horizon 6 have been revealed, detailing specifications for various graphical settings including Extreme with ray tracing. Recommended specs for 1440p at 60+ FPS include an Intel Core i5-12400F and an RTX 3060 Ti, while the highest settings targeting 4K require an RTX 5070 Ti and 32 GB of RAM. The game launches May 19th for Xbox Series X/S and PC, featuring support for DLSS, FSR, and XeSS technologies.
Morning Tech Bits
Wine 11 has introduced significant performance improvements for running Windows games on Linux by rewriting compatibility at the kernel level. This development is highlighted by XDA Developers as a major step forward for Linux gaming.
Resident Evil Requiem Switch 2 Review — Too Much Gaming | Video Games Reviews, News, & Guides
Resident Evil Requiem offers a compelling blend of classic survival horror and action, featuring dual protagonists Grace Ashcroft and Leon Kennedy. The game excels in its first half with tense survival gameplay in a haunted hospital, though the second half shifts to a more action-oriented experience. Performance on the Nintendo Switch 2 is impressive, with visuals and cinematics exceeding expectations, though some minor issues like lack of an FOV slider and a missing Hardcore difficulty are noted.
Capcom Anniversary Post Fuels Dragon’s Dogma 2 Expansion Rumors
Capcom's anniversary post has sparked rumors of a potential expansion for Dragon's Dogma 2. Players discussed the game's initial performance issues, particularly the 30fps launch, and the implementation of microtransactions for fast travel. There is also hope for DLC similar to the original's Bitterblack Isle, though the departure of the series director may impact future development.
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.
It Sounds Like PS6 Will Support a Form of FSR Frame Generation
Sony has co-engineered AMD's FSR Frame Generation technology, which is expected to arrive on PlayStation platforms at some point. While not planned for release this year, it is likely to be a feature of the PlayStation 6, potentially arriving in 2027. This technology inserts AI-generated frames to improve perceived frame rates and smooth motion.
Hur flyter Crimson Desert på pc? Sweclockers testar
Sweclockers has tested the PC performance of the highly anticipated open-world game Crimson Desert. The article details the game's performance across various resolutions and graphics settings, providing data on frame rates to help players understand the hardware requirements for an optimal experience.
PS5 Owners Are Trying to Work Out Why Crimson Desert Can Look Blurry — and They May Have Found a Solution - IGN
Players are reporting blurry visuals in Crimson Desert on PlayStation 5, with a potential fix identified as disabling the 120Hz output setting. This issue is believed to stem from the game's compatibility with TVs that support 120Hz input but not at 4K resolution. Similar visual problems are also being experienced by PC players.
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.
