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January 15, 2026

Nvidia DLSS 4.5 doesn’t deliver upscaling miracles, but its most exciting feature is still to come

Nvidia has released DLSS 4.5, featuring a new Super Resolution upscaling model called Model M, which is available for over 400 games via the DLSS Override feature. This model uses a second-generation Transformer AI architecture, significantly improving image quality compared to earlier versions. It requires five times the compute power of the original transformer model and has been trained on a high-fidelity dataset for better scene interpretation. Users may experience slight performance impacts, especially on older graphics cards, but testing on an RTX 4080 Super showed minimal frame rate drops. A recent demonstration showcased DLSS 4.5's ability to upscale Red Dead Redemption 2 from 240p to 720p. Users can access DLSS 4.5 by updating the Nvidia App and selecting 'DLSS Override - Model Presets' in the settings.

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January 8, 2026

IO Interactive Publishes 007 First Light’s Minimum & Recommended PC Spec Requirements

007 First Light is set to launch on May 27, 2026, and will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC. The game is developed by IO Interactive in collaboration with Amazon MGM Studios and NVIDIA GeForce. Minimum system requirements for 1080p/30 FPS: - Processor: Intel Core i5 9500 (non-K) / AMD Ryzen 5 3500 - Graphics Card: NVIDIA GTX 1660 / AMD Radeon RX 5700 / Intel discrete GPU equivalent - RAM: 16 GB - Video RAM: 8 GB - Storage: 80 GB minimum - OS: Windows 10/11, 64-bit Recommended system requirements for 1080p/60 FPS: - Processor: Intel Core i5 13500 / AMD Ryzen 5 7600 - Graphics Card: NVIDIA RTX 3060 Ti / AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT / Intel discrete GPU equivalent - RAM: 32 GB - Video RAM: 12 GB - Storage: 80 GB minimum - OS: Windows 10/11, 64-bit Players can pre-order the game and receive a complimentary Deluxe Edition Upgrade.

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December 11, 2025

AMD’s Redstone update could revitalize FSR for PC games – here’s why Nvidia should be worried

AMD has launched FSR Redstone, accessible through the AMD Adrenalin 25.12.1 driver, featuring FSR Frame Generation, Ray Regeneration, and Radiance Caching, along with enhanced FSR Upscaling technology, compatible exclusively with RDNA 4 hardware (Radeon RX 9060 XT and RX 9070 XT/RX 9070 GPUs). Ray Regeneration will debut in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, with plans for future titles. The update aims to improve image quality and performance, closing the gap with Nvidia's DLSS 4 technology. However, it lacks backward compatibility with older GPUs, limiting its use to RDNA 4 hardware. FSR Radiance Caching is expected to enhance ray tracing performance in 2026, and the FSR Redstone SDK will facilitate easier integration into games.

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November 30, 2025

Unreal Engine 5.7 Venice Next-Gen Tech Demo Released

Scans Factory has released a tech demo using Unreal Engine 5.7, featuring the city of Venice, which is available for download. The demo includes over 500 assets, allowing players to explore various aspects of Venetian life. Performance testing on a high-end gaming rig showed 40FPS at Native 4K resolution with Cinematic Settings, and over 65FPS at Ultra settings. A walkthrough video and performance comparison between UE5.4 and UE5.7 are also provided. Additionally, various free fan-made projects in Unreal Engine 5 include remakes of popular games and other tech demos.

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November 17, 2025

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 PC Performance Analysis

Activision has released Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, utilizing the IW Engine. Performance benchmarks were conducted using high-end hardware, including the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D and various graphics cards such as the AMD Radeon RX 6900XT and NVIDIA RTX 4090, on a Windows 10 system. The game features over 300 customizable settings for PC gamers and supports Intel XeSS and AMD FSR 4.0. Ray Tracing is available in Multiplayer and Zombies modes but not in the Campaign. All tested GPUs achieved over 60 FPS at 1080p on maximum settings, with AMD hardware showing superior performance. At 1440p, most GPUs maintained smooth gameplay, except for the NVIDIA RTX 2080Ti. At Native 4K, the top five GPUs exceeded 60 FPS, with AMD GPUs performing well against NVIDIA counterparts. The game has visual appeal but suffers from pop-in issues and inconsistent texture quality. Gameplay is smooth with minimal stuttering and responsive controls. Overall, the game performs well across various PC configurations, though its visual quality may not meet franchise expectations.

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October 29, 2025

How Was THIS the First Game I Finished on My New PC?

The author recently upgraded to a new gaming PC and completed LEGO Horizon Adventures, a family-friendly game part of Sony's 2024 initiative. The game, built on Unreal Engine 5, has faced criticism for its system requirements and performance issues, but it performed well on the author's PC, especially with Nvidia's DLSS 4. The game features high production value and effective use of lighting and environmental detail, although it condenses a longer narrative into a shorter format. It was developed by Studio Gobo and Sony, not the usual TT Games team. The author created a document to track completed games and noted that LEGO Horizon Adventures is the only entry so far. The review was self-funded, with no compensation received from developers.

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October 28, 2025

Save Over $1,000 Off a Lenovo Legion RTX 5070 Ti Gaming PC, Can Run Most Games in 4K at 60fps

Lenovo offers the Legion Tower 5 GeForce RTX 5070 Ti gaming PC for ,652.99, with free delivery available using the coupon code EXTRAFIVE. The system features an Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX processor, GeForce RTX 5070 Ti graphics card, 32GB of DDR5-5200MHz RAM, and a 1TB M.2 SSD. It includes a 240mm liquid cooler and an 850W 80PLUS Gold power supply. The Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX is typically a laptop CPU and is soldered to a customized motherboard, making it non-upgradable. The RTX 5070 Ti GPU is noted for its excellent 4K gaming performance, rivaling the RTX 4080 Super, and is recognized as a strong option for gamers seeking high-resolution experiences.

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October 18, 2025

Vampire The Masquerade Bloodlines 2 is painful to play on PC, with severe performance issues and bugs

Bloodlines 2 is experiencing performance issues on PC, even with recommended settings. Players report struggling to achieve smooth gameplay due to bugs and frame rate drops. The system requirements are modest, but advanced technologies like Nvidia DLSS 4 do not resolve performance problems. Optimal settings for Bloodlines 2 on PC include: - VSync: On - Frame Rate Limit: Unlimited - Nvidia Reflex Low Latency: Enabled + Boost - Nvidia DLSS: Quality - Nvidia DLSS Frame Generation: 4x for RTX 5000 cards; 2x for RTX 4000 cards - Global Illumination: High - Shadows: High - Anti-Aliasing: High - View Distance: Far - Texture Quality: High - Effects: High - Reflections: High - Post-Processing: High Testing on a GeForce RTX 5070 showed an average frame rate of 61fps at 1080p, dropping to 52fps at 1440p and 21fps at 4K. Enabling multi-frame generation improved frame rates significantly, but 1% lows remained unchanged. Players encountered various performance issues, including stuttering and synchronization problems. Bugs included the Enter key disrupting fullscreen mode and mouse cursor misalignment. Bloodlines 2 offers four graphics presets: Low, Medium, High, and Ultra, along with an auto-detect tool for optimal settings. The game does not require an SSD for installation, but using one is recommended for faster loading times. Performance monitoring can be accessed via in-game overlays for Nvidia and AMD users or through third-party software like CapFrameX.

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October 16, 2025

HP nailed this League of Legends gaming laptop, with golden accents and promises of “easter eggs”

The HP Omen 16 gaming laptop features a design inspired by League of Legends, with gold accents on the RGB keyboard and a diamond-patterned lid. It is equipped with an RTX 5070 GPU, Intel Core i7 14650HX CPU, 32GB of DDR5 RAM, a 240Hz WQXGA display, and a 1TB PCIe 4.0 SSD. The laptop is priced at ,999.99 and will be available for pre-order, officially launching on November 3, 2025.

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October 15, 2025

For just $554.99, this MSI gaming laptop with an Nvidia GeForce RTX GPU is a bona fide bargain

Walmart is offering the MSI Thin laptop for 9. The laptop features an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050 GPU, a 13th-generation Intel Core i5 13420H processor, and 16GB of RAM. It has a 15.6-inch display with a 144Hz refresh rate and a 512GB SSD. The RTX 4050 supports Nvidia DLSS 4 upscaling and has 2,560 CUDA cores with 6GB of GDDR6 VRAM. The laptop's RAM is in DDR4 SODIMM format, allowing upgrades up to 64GB. The Intel Core i5 processor has eight cores, with a boost capability of up to 4.6GHz. The storage can be upgraded as it uses a PCIe 4.0 NVMe drive and a standard M.2 socket.