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Samson patch notes – vital fixes incoming in the first major update on Friday
The first major patch for the game Samson, titled Update 1, is set to release on Friday, addressing numerous issues that have impacted its reception. The update focuses on performance improvements, crash fixes, and critical mission progression bugs. It also includes general gameplay and polish enhancements, aiming to stabilize the experience and improve player satisfaction.
Pokémon Champions Slammed for Poor Switch 2 Performance, No Local Wireless Play, and More
Pokémon Champions has faced criticism for poor performance on the Nintendo Switch, including a 30fps lock, and a lack of features like local wireless play and automatic friend adding. The game also suffers from tedious menus and a limited roster, contrasting with the positive reception of Pokémon Pokopia.
Sval start för Samson
The new action game Samson from Swedish developer Liquid Swords has received mixed reviews, with an average score of 60 on Opencritic. While praised for its focused gameplay and atmosphere, criticism points to repetitive mechanics, bugs, and poor performance. Samson is currently available exclusively on PC for 25 euros on Steam and 209 SEK on Epic.
FFVII Rebirth Director Shares How Its Performance At Game Awards Turned Watch Party Into A ″Funeral″
The director of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth described the game's performance at The Game Awards as a "funeral" due to technical issues. Discussions among users highlight mixed experiences with PlayStation 5 Pro's performance enhancements and upscaling technologies like PSSR 2.0, with some games receiving updates while others still suffer from bugs.
Cyberpunk 2077 gets 90fps support but PS5 Pro update has some 'minor quibbles'
CD Projekt has released a free update for Cyberpunk 2077 on PlayStation 5 Pro, introducing three new graphical modes including Ray Tracing Pro and a Performance mode targeting up to 90fps. The update also adds support for PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution 2.0. While generally praised, some minor frame rate fluctuations were noted.
Steam tros kunna ge dig automatisk framerate-uppskattning
Valve is reportedly developing a new feature for Steam that will estimate a game's framerate based on a user's PC hardware and data from other players. This 'Framerate estimator' aims to provide more detailed performance information than current basic system requirements, though data may only be available after a game's release.
Cyberpunk 2077’s PS5 Pro Update Arrives on April 8th, Includes 3 Graphics Modes
Cyberpunk 2077 will receive a PlayStation 5 Pro update on April 8th, enhancing visuals with 4K resolution upscaling via Upgraded PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution and advanced ray tracing. The update introduces three graphics modes, including a "Ray Tracing Pro Mode" and a "Performance Mode" targeting up to 90 FPS on compatible displays. CD Projekt RED aims to leverage the PS5 Pro's technology to improve immersion in Night City.
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.
