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RTX 50-series cards have issues with older PhysX games
AppWizard
February 20, 2025

RTX 50-series cards have issues with older PhysX games

Nvidia's RTX 50-series graphics cards are facing challenges with older games that use the PhysX system, particularly titles released between 2005 and 2013 designed for 32-bit CUDA hardware. Games like Mirror’s Edge, Unreal Tournament 3, and Batman: Arkham Asylum may not perform well on the new hardware. Discussions indicate that while these games can run without PhysX, using it for enhanced effects can lead to performance drops, with an RTX 5090 showing lower frame rates in Borderlands 2 compared to the RTX 4090. Although PhysX effects were not critical to gameplay, older games often have compatibility issues with modern hardware, raising concerns about the preservation of video games as technology evolves.
How did your parents limit your game time?
AppWizard
February 16, 2025

How did your parents limit your game time?

Engaging in conversations about childhood gaming experiences highlights the trend of regulating gaming time for children. Today's parents tend to adopt a cautious approach, imposing restrictions while also participating in gaming with their children. The author reflects on their own lenient upbringing regarding gaming time, noting that their parents allowed gaming after homework was completed. They maintained a disciplined routine, limiting themselves to an hour of play each night, and later negotiated for more gaming time as a secondary school student. The author has since pursued a career in game development, influenced by their father's work in the field.
The Game Awards was stacked with even more big reveals than we expected this year
AppWizard
December 13, 2024

The Game Awards was stacked with even more big reveals than we expected this year

The Game Awards celebrated its 10th anniversary with numerous announcements and reveals. Highlights included: - Elden Ring: Nightreign: A standalone spin-off set for release in 2025, featuring preset characters with unique abilities and a roguelike format. - Helldivers 2: Omens of Tyranny: Introduced a new alien faction, the Illuminates, and is available now. - Split Fiction: A co-op adventure game by Hazelight Studios, launching on March 6, 2025. - Borderlands 4: Introduced a new planet, four Vault Hunters, and a focus on high-tech gameplay. - Thick as Thieves: A PvPvE stealth game set in an early 20th-century city, scheduled for a 2026 release. - The Witcher 4: Confirmed featuring Ciri, with a cinematic trailer showcasing a dark narrative. - Stage Fright: A co-op escape room game from the creators of Overcooked. - Project Century: An action-oriented game set in 1915 Japan, details are limited. - Untitled gen Design game: A project by Fumito Ueda, in development for over four years. - The Long Dark 2: Blackfrost: A sequel set for early access in 2026, introducing cooperative gameplay. - Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet: A new sci-fi adventure by Naughty Dog featuring a bounty hunter.
PC users can download 28 free games this month, yours to keep forever
AppWizard
September 6, 2024

PC users can download 28 free games this month, yours to keep forever

September 2024 has introduced 28 free downloads for PC gaming enthusiasts, with notable titles available for Amazon Prime members. The free games include: - Shadow of Mordor Game of the Year Edition - LEGO The Lord of the Rings - Borderlands 2 - Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition - GreedFall: Gold Edition - Whispered Secrets: Everburning Candle Collector’s Edition - Minabo — A Walk through Life - Eternights - LEGO Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures - Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel More titles are expected to be revealed throughout the month. These games are exclusively available to Amazon Prime members.
The Borderlands movie is such a disaster that all the games are 94% off, reflecting its miserable 6% Rotten Tomatoes score
AppWizard
August 9, 2024

The Borderlands movie is such a disaster that all the games are 94% off, reflecting its miserable 6% Rotten Tomatoes score

The Borderlands movie has received a 6% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, facing criticism from 73 reviewers and being considered one of the worst video game adaptations. In contrast, the Borderlands video game franchise is well-regarded, with significant discounts currently available, such as the Pandora's Box collection priced at .12 on Steam, a 94% reduction from its original price of 4.47. The original Borderlands game, released in 2009, was noted for combining action RPG elements with first-person shooting. The series features 4-6 "Vault Hunters" in each installment, each with unique abilities. Borderlands 2 is highlighted for its humor and gameplay, while Borderlands 3 is criticized for its narrative quality despite improved gunplay and RPG mechanics. Tiny Tina's Wonderlands offers a fantasy twist on the series.
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