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Nvidia's DLSS 5 Teases AI-Powered, Photo-Realistic Lighting--And The Backlash Is Strong
Nvidia has announced DLSS 5, a new AI-powered technology that aims to create photorealistic lighting and material changes at a per-pixel level. While demonstrated with striking results on games like Resident Evil Requiem and Starfield, the announcement has drawn significant backlash from some developers and players who feel it alters artistic intent and applies an "airbrush filter." The technology is slated for release later this year and requires high-end hardware, with early previews suggesting substantial VRAM demands.
Games Inbox: Is Requiem the best Resident Evil game?
Readers discuss their thoughts on Resident Evil Requiem, with some considering it among the best in the series, though slightly behind remakes of Resident Evil 2 and 4. The article also touches on Microsoft's lack of live service games, the potential of Crimson Desert, early gaming memories, and the advancements in graphics technology like ray tracing and upscaling.
Nvidia's new DLSS 5 Brings Photo-Realistic Lighting To RTX 50-Series
Nvidia has announced its new DLSS 5 technology, which aims to bring photo-realistic lighting to games, particularly for its upcoming RTX 50-Series graphics cards. The company has demonstrated the technology in four games, highlighting a significant leap in graphical capabilities.
Nvidia's new DLSS 5 Brings Photo-Realistic Lighting To RTX 50-Series
Nvidia has announced its new DLSS 5 technology, which aims to bring photo-realistic lighting to upcoming RTX 50-Series graphics cards. This advancement is expected to significantly enhance visual fidelity in PC games.
Project Helix Will Feature Deep Integration With New AMD FSR Diamond
AMD has announced a deep integration of its new FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR) Diamond technology with Microsoft's Project Helix, a next-generation Xbox console. This collaboration, a result of a multi-year co-engineering partnership, aims to enhance performance and graphics through features like multi-frame generation. FSR Diamond is expected to be exclusive to AMD's RDNA 5 architecture and will be deeply integrated into the console's development kit, with early versions shipping in 2027.
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach’s PC Version Supports Ray Traced Reflections and Ambient Occlusion
The PC version of Death Stranding 2: On the Beach will feature ray-traced reflections and ambient occlusion, enhancing visual fidelity beyond the 'Very High' settings. A new difficulty mode, 'To The Wilder,' and a VR training area for boss rematches are also included in the update, launching simultaneously with the PC version on March 19th.
Crimson Desert Looks Like A Masterclass In Graphics
Crimson Desert is being developed with Pearl Abyss's proprietary BlackSpace engine, aiming for unparalleled realism through advanced graphical features like ray tracing, volumetric fog, and realistic water rendering. The article highlights how the custom engine allows for seamless open-world exploration and dynamic environmental interactions, with a focus on achieving film-level visual fidelity and smooth performance on PC.
Nvidia announces DLSS 5 in uncanny video putting games through obvious AI filter, Bethesda's Todd Howard joins devs hyping it up: "We got it running in Starfield, it was amazing how it brought it to life"
Nvidia has announced DLSS 5, an AI-powered rendering technique that the company claims is its most significant breakthrough since real-time ray tracing. Demonstrations in games like Starfield and Resident Evil Requiem show dramatic visual changes, though some online have criticized the results as uncanny and similar to AI photo filters. Bethesda's Todd Howard expressed enthusiasm, stating DLSS 5 "brought it to life" in Starfield.
ASUS ROG Flow Z13 — KJP Review — For Ludens Who Don't Care What They Spend | Console Creatures
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 — KJP is a premium two-in-one gaming tablet, featuring a special design by Yoji Shinkawa of Kojima Productions and bundled with Death Stranding 2. It boasts powerful AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 and Radeon 8060S components, delivering impressive performance for portable gaming, though its high price point makes it suitable for creators and collectors rather than the average consumer.
Crimson Desert PC: Nvidia And AMD ML Tech Delivers Vastly Improved Lighting
The PC version of Crimson Desert features significant lighting improvements through Nvidia's ray reconstruction and AMD's ray regeneration technologies. These machine learning techniques offer a more substantial visual upgrade than standard ray tracing, particularly in how they handle denoising.
Upgraded PSSR rolling out to Silent Hill f, MH Wilds, FF VII Rebirth, Crimson Desert, and more
Crimson Desert's PC version features significant graphical upgrades through Nvidia and AMD's machine learning technologies, particularly enhancing lighting with ray tracing denoising. The article also mentions the game's scalability to the PlayStation 5 Pro.
Resident Evil Requiem Sales Have Now Surpassed 6 Million Units
Capcom announced that Resident Evil Requiem has sold over six million units worldwide, achieving this milestone less than two weeks after surpassing five million. The game launched on February 27, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC, and has set a new series record for peak concurrent players on Steam. The article also details dual protagonists Leon Kennedy and Grace Ashcroft, gameplay mechanics, technological features like DLSS 4, and collaborations with Hamilton and Porsche.
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Crimson Desert is highlighted for its significant visual upgrade on high-end PCs, particularly with its Ray Reconstruction and Ray Regeneration technologies. The article also touches on a humorous take regarding the relationship between Toad and Bowser from the Super Mario Bros. franchise.
Crimson Desert gets the edge on PC with a transformative graphics upgrade
Crimson Desert on PC has received a significant graphics upgrade, incorporating advanced ray tracing options from Nvidia and AMD. This enhancement is particularly beneficial for users with high-end GPUs capable of handling the demanding visual features.
Silent Hill 2 Remake Surpasses Five Million Players Worldwide
Konami announced that Silent Hill 2 has surpassed five million players worldwide, a figure that includes both sales and subscription service access. The psychological survival horror remake, available on Xbox Series X/S, PC, and PlayStation 5, launched on October 8, 2024, and features enhanced graphics with ray tracing and updated gameplay mechanics.
Project Helix dev kits not going out until 2027 | TAG
Microsoft has revealed that developer kits for its next-generation console, codenamed Project Helix, will not be released until 2027, featuring custom AMD chips with advanced ray tracing and upscaling capabilities. Separately, a surprise public playtest for Secret Door and Dreamhaven's Shadowstone has launched, Nintendo is preparing an update for Pokémon Pokopia, and Square Enix has surprise-launched Bravely Default Flying Fairy HD on Xbox Series X/S and PC. Additionally, Jeff Kaplan explained his departure from Blizzard, and deals for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 consoles and games are available.
Crimson Desert finally gets PS5 Pro footage and 'overall performance across the three modes is impressive' but…
Digital Foundry has provided an in-depth look at Crimson Desert running on the PlayStation 5 Pro, praising its ray tracing technology across performance, balanced, and quality modes. While the performance mode generally achieves its 60fps target, occasional dips occur in densely populated areas. The analysis suggests that console performance is promising, despite the lack of official PS5 and Xbox Series X|S footage.
The Morning After: Our verdict on Apple’s $600 Macbook Neo
Apple's new $600 MacBook Neo offers a capable screen, keyboard, and trackpad with strong build quality, despite using an A-series processor and limited RAM. While not a gaming machine, it handles everyday tasks well, making it suitable for students and desk workers. The article also touches on Microsoft's Project Helix dev consoles, AMD's new chips, and Meta's acquisition of Moltbook.
Microsoft’s Next Xbox, Project Helix, Won’t Reach Alpha Until 2027
Microsoft revealed details about its next-generation Xbox console, codenamed Project Helix, at GDC 2026. The console will feature a custom AMD chip with significant improvements in ray tracing and a new machine learning-based FSR upscaling technology. Alpha development kits are slated for release to developers in 2027, with a focus on closer integration between Xbox and PC gaming ecosystems.
Microsoft Reveals Project Helix: Xbox’s Next-Gen Console Gets AMD Powerhouse
Microsoft has revealed early hardware specifications for its next-generation Xbox console, codenamed Project Helix. The console will feature custom AMD silicon with advanced ray tracing, neural rendering, and next-generation upscaling technologies like AMD FSR Next. While promising significant performance improvements, potential challenges include real-world performance validation, backwards compatibility, and power management.
