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November 5, 2024

CHARTS: Black Ops 6 spends second week at No.1 on Steam

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 was launched on October 25th and has become the most successful entry in the franchise's history, leading to an increase in Game Pass subscribers. The Steam Top Ten for the week ending November 5th includes: 1. Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, Activision 2. Counter-Strike 2, Valve 3. Dragon Age: The Veilguard, EA 4. Throne and Liberty, Amazon 5. Monster Hunter Wilds, Capcom (P) 6. Steam Deck, Valve 7. War Thunder, Gaijin Entertainment 8. Naraka: Bladepoint, NetEase 9. Cyberpunk 2077, CD Projekt 10. Red Dead Redemption, Rockstar Dragon Age: The Veilguard peaked at over 89,000 concurrent users since its release. Naraka: Bladepoint surged 29 spots due to a new hero, Cyra. Cyberpunk 2077 returned to the Top Ten after a 50 percent price reduction. The PC version of Red Dead Redemption debuted at tenth place.

AppWizard

November 5, 2024

Dragon Age: The Veilguard PC Performance Analysis

EA has released Dragon Age: The Veilguard for PC, built on the Frostbite Engine. The performance analysis was conducted using an AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D processor, 32GB of DDR5 RAM, and various AMD and NVIDIA graphics cards. The game features extensive graphics settings, including options for Textures, Lighting, Level of Detail, Terrain, Ray Tracing, DLSS 3, AMD FSR 3.0, and Intel XeSS. It does not have a built-in benchmark tool, but performance was analyzed in a demanding initial area. The game can utilize more than eight CPU cores, with minimum framerates improving when Simultaneous Multithreading (SMT) is enabled. A minimum of six CPU cores is recommended for optimal performance. At 1080p with Ultra Settings and no Ray Tracing, the game runs smoothly on various GPUs, with the NVIDIA RTX 2080Ti achieving over 70FPS. For 1440p at Ultra Settings, an NVIDIA RTX 3080 or equivalent is advised, while the AMD Radeon RX 7900XTX and NVIDIA RTX 4090 maintain over 60FPS at native 4K with Ultra Settings. The game showcases high-quality character models, detailed environments, and smooth gameplay without stuttering issues.

AppWizard

November 5, 2024

Dragon Age: The Veilguard PC Performance Analysis

EA released Dragon Age: The Veilguard for PC, utilizing the Frostbite Engine. Performance testing was conducted on a system with an AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D processor and various GPUs, including AMD Radeon and NVIDIA models. The game features extensive graphics settings, including Ray Tracing, DLSS 3, AMD FSR 3.0, and Intel XeSS. It does not have a built-in benchmark but was tested in a demanding initial area. The game supports more than eight CPU cores, with minimum framerates improving with Simultaneous Multithreading (SMT). A minimum of six CPU cores is recommended for optimal performance. At 1080p with Ultra Settings and no Ray Tracing, the game performs well across multiple GPUs, with the RTX 2080Ti achieving over 70FPS. For 1440p at Ultra Settings without Ray Tracing, an RTX 3080 is recommended. At Native 4K with Ultra Settings, the AMD Radeon RX 7900XTX and NVIDIA RTX 4090 maintain above 60FPS. The game features detailed character models and high-quality environments, with smooth performance and no stuttering issues. Dragon Age: The Veilguard is noted for being one of the most optimized PC games of 2024.

AppWizard

November 2, 2024

Gift Guide: Best PC Games to Give or Get in 2024

PC gaming in 2024 continues to be a versatile platform, integrating major console titles and indie games. A curated list of recommended PC games for gifts includes: Best PC Adventure Games and Visual Novels: - No Case Should Remain Unsolved: .99 - Mouthwashing: .99 - Slay the Princess Pristine Cut: .99 - 1000xResist: .99 - Lorelei and the Laser Eyes: .99 - Ace Attorney Investigations Collection: .99 Best PC RPGs and JRPGs: - Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail: .99 - The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak: .99 - Dragon Age: The Veilguard: .99 - Metaphor: ReFantazio: .99 - Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth: .99 - Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance: .99 - Persona 3 Reload: .99 - Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven: .99

AppWizard

November 1, 2024

Dragon Age: The Veilguard on PC is the surprise AAA tech success of 2024

Bioware's Dragon Age: The Veilguard is noted for its immersive storytelling and strong technical performance, making it a standout AAA PC release. The game utilizes advanced technologies like DLSS and FSR upscaling, as well as DLSS 3 frame generation, to enhance performance while managing ray tracing options based on hardware capability. It performs well on high-end systems but poses challenges for older hardware, though it allows for visual setting adjustments to optimize performance. Recommended hardware includes a Core i9 processor and 10GB of VRAM, but testing showed satisfactory results on an RTX 4060 with 8GB. The game runs at 1080p with 30fps on a GTX 1650 and nearly 60fps on an RTX 3070 at 1080p Ultra. Higher resolutions see the RTX 4070 Ti achieving 81fps at 1440p Ultra and 65fps at 4K, while the RTX 4090 reaches 139fps at 4K Ultra. It also performs well on the Steam Deck at 30fps. The game features an extensive graphics menu for optimization, allowing players to adjust settings like upsample method, DLSS frame generation, and lighting quality to improve performance without significant visual loss.

BetaBeacon

November 1, 2024

Enjoy the new Dragon Age game with GeForce NOW this week

17 new games will be added to GeForce NOW in November, including Star Wars Outlaws, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, Metal Slug Tactics, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate, and Slime Rancher.

AppWizard

October 30, 2024

Homeworld 3 ditches controversial Denuvo, the latest in a line of PC games to drop the DRM

Homeworld 3 has removed Denuvo DRM protection, which has been positively received by the gaming community. This change was noted by Neowin, highlighting a reduction in the game's executable file size from around 400MB due to the removal of Denuvo, and the absence of Denuvo on its Steam page. The game, developed by Blackbird Interactive and published by Gearbox, was released in May 2024 and received a mixed reception, especially regarding its storyline. The removal of Denuvo is part of a trend, as other games like Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, Resident Evil Village, PayDay 3, Doom Eternal, and Dragon Age: The Veilguard have also eliminated Denuvo. This decision is often made after a game's initial sales phase to mitigate piracy risks. Homeworld 3's removal of Denuvo is seen as a strategic move to improve its reputation ahead of a significant update scheduled for November.

AppWizard

October 29, 2024

Dragon Age: The Veilguard tech analysis calls BioWare’s latest RPG the best AAA multi-platform PC release “in a long, long time”

The release of Dragon Age: The Veilguard is approaching, generating excitement among fans of the series. Pre-launch technical analyses indicate that the PC port of the game is a significant improvement over recent AAA PC releases, with Digital Foundry stating it is "the best triple-A PC multi-platform release we've seen in a long, long time." The analysis highlights that the game avoids common technical issues found in contemporary titles and offers a polished user experience with smooth performance. The PC version provides higher fidelity compared to console versions, leveraging the platform's strengths.

AppWizard

October 24, 2024

‘It even breaks my heart a bit’: Denuvo pushes back on its haters, says Steam forums are a ‘very toxic, very hostile environment’

Denuvo DRM has faced criticism from PC gamers, primarily due to concerns over performance impacts and a general dislike for digital rights management. The company has launched a campaign to engage with gamers, including a Discord server, but initial reactions have been negative. Denuvo's spokesperson, Ullmann, defended the software's performance, stating that it does not generally affect gameplay, except for isolated incidents. He noted that a study indicated Denuvo can protect up to 20% of launch revenue for publishers. Ullmann attributed the negative sentiment towards Denuvo to misunderstandings about its purpose and the financial stakes involved in game development. Currently, publishers use Denuvo during the launch period but often remove it later. The upcoming game Dragon Age: The Veilguard will not use Denuvo, affecting its preloading options.

AppWizard

October 23, 2024

Anti-piracy company Denuvo is tired of gamers saying its DRM is bad for games: “It’s super hard to see, as a gamer, what is the immediate benefit”

Denuvo, a DRM software criticized by PC gamers, is undergoing a PR campaign led by product manager Andreas Ullmann to improve its public image. Ullmann acknowledges that gamers struggle to see the benefits of Denuvo, despite its effectiveness in preventing piracy, which can reduce game revenue by about 20%. He explains that while Denuvo may not provide immediate rewards for players, it can lead to long-term benefits such as updates and new content. Ullmann addresses performance concerns, admitting that issues have been reported, particularly with games like Tekken 7, but notes that such problems are rare. Denuvo has also created a Discord channel for direct communication with players, though it faces challenges managing discussions among critics. Additionally, some major publishers are choosing to release games without Denuvo, indicating a shift in industry sentiment, exemplified by the announcement that Dragon Age: The Veilguard will be released without DRM.