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AppWizard

November 7, 2024

Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered PC Patch 1.1 Introduces Various Performance and Stability Improvements

A new patch (1.1) for the PC version of Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered has been released, enhancing the gaming experience with several key fixes and improvements. The patch resolves audio issues in pre-rendered cutscenes, addresses a bug with disappearing or flickering shadows in Meridian on ultrawide resolutions, ensures HUD markers for objectives render correctly with custom field of view, and implements improvements to Steam Input. The development team is working on future patches for further refinements. Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered is available on PC and PlayStation 5 globally.

Winsage

November 2, 2024

Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.4440 (Beta Channel)

Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.4440 (KB5045889) has been released to the Beta Channel. Key updates include a modernized Windows Hello user experience with enhanced visuals for authentication, redesigned credential user experiences for passkeys, and a temporary disablement of the new Gamepad keyboard layout for the on-screen keyboard. Additionally, an underlying issue causing touch keyboard crashes and IME candidate window problems has been fixed. Windows Insiders can receive updates based on Windows 11, version 23H2 via an enablement package, and features may be rolled out gradually based on user feedback.

Winsage

November 1, 2024

New Windows 11 Beta Build 22635.4440 adds revamped Windows Hello experience

Microsoft has released Windows 11 Preview Build 22635.4440 (KB5045889) to Beta Channel Insiders, featuring a redesigned Windows Hello user experience aimed at improving authentication. The update includes enhanced visuals for Windows Hello across various platforms, a new credential user experience for passkeys, and general improvements and fixes. The Gamepad keyboard layout for the on-screen keyboard has been temporarily disabled, and issues causing touch keyboard crashes have been resolved. The updates are being gradually rolled out, and users can enable the toggle in Settings > Windows Update to receive them.

AppWizard

October 23, 2024

NVIDIA DLSS support comes to several major PC game releases this week

- Over 600 games and applications utilize NVIDIA RTX technologies, including DLSS, Reflex, and ray tracing. - Alan Wake 2: The Lake House is an expansion featuring FBC agent Kiran Estevez, enhanced for GeForce RTX 40 Series with full path-traced visuals and DLSS 3.5. - The Axis Unseen is a horror game from Just Purkey Games, supporting DLSS 3 with Frame Generation and Super Resolution. - Dragon Age: The Veilguard is a new RPG from BioWare with ray tracing and DLSS 3 support. - Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered will launch on October 31, featuring enhanced visuals and support for DLSS 3. - No More Room In Hell 2 is in Early Access, supporting DLSS 3 and various enhancements. - Industry Giant 4.0 will enter Early Access on November 16, 2024, with support for DLSS 3. - Red Dead Redemption is transitioning to a native PC port with support for 144 FPS, ultrawide displays, and DLSS 3. - Wayfinder, a co-op action RPG, is officially launching with new content and DLSS Super Resolution support.

AppWizard

October 12, 2024

There’s a future where you and your graphics card decide what a game looks like, not the developers

The evolution of gaming graphics is increasingly being driven by artificial intelligence rather than traditional game developers. Generative AI tools, such as the Gen-3 video-to-video tool on Runway ML, allow for the creation of new video content based on existing game footage, showcasing the potential for enhanced graphics. AI could utilize data from numerous televised football matches to develop models that render games indistinguishable from real-life matches, potentially shifting rendering techniques from traditional ray tracing to AI-generated visuals. This change may alter the role of GPUs, focusing on memory and matrix processing for complex AI algorithms instead of high-fidelity rendering. Generative AI could enable unique visual experiences tailored to individual player preferences, with future technologies like DLSS incorporating generative AI post-processing filters. This could lead to stunning remasters of older games and allow players to customize their gaming experiences significantly, despite challenges such as the need for substantial local storage and memory.

AppWizard

October 10, 2024

PC gamers in shock as hugely popular strategy game disappears from online stores

Concerns are rising among gamers about the preservation of video games as several popular titles have been removed from online platforms. The Crew was taken offline earlier this year, and LittleBigPlanet 3 is also going offline. Age of Empires 3 was delisted from online storefronts on October 10, 2024, and Microsoft will cease support for its online multiplayer features by October 30, 2024, citing unsupported technology. Players who own Age of Empires 3 can still access offline modes, and it remains retrievable from their library. The Age of Empires 3: Definitive Edition is still available for purchase, and players can try it for free on Steam. The Definitive Edition features enhanced visuals and additional content. Age of Empires 2 also has a well-received Definitive Edition, and both games utilize the same engine as Age of Mythology: Retold. Age of Empires 3 has gained appreciation over time for its focus on gunpowder combat.

AppWizard

October 9, 2024

After 14 years, the original Red Dead Redemption finally hits PC this month, with Undead Nightmare in two

Rockstar Games has announced that the original Red Dead Redemption and its expansion, Undead Nightmare, will be released on PC on October 29. The PC version will feature enhanced visuals and performance, including support for NVIDIA DLSS and adjustable draw distances. The original game had never been released on PC before, and the sequel took 13 months to arrive on the platform after its console launch.

AppWizard

October 8, 2024

Red Dead Redemption PC Release Date Confirmed By Rockstar Games Along With Features – RockstarINTEL

Red Dead Redemption is confirmed to be released on PC on October 29, after over 14 years since its original launch. The PC version will include the Undead Nightmare expansion and will support resolutions up to 4K and frame rates of 144FPS. Players can customize graphics settings, use various aspect ratios, and have the option to play with a keyboard and mouse or traditional controllers. The game will feature NVIDIA's DLSS upscaling technology and HDR10 support. The download size is approximately 12GB, and an SSD is recommended for optimal performance. Minimum system requirements include Windows 10 64-Bit, Intel Core i5-4670 or AMD FX-9590 processor, 8 GB RAM, and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 or AMD Radeon R7 360 graphics. Recommended specifications include Intel Core i5-8500 or AMD Ryzen 5 3500X processor, NVIDIA GTX 2070 or AMD RX 5700 XT graphics. The game will be available on the Rockstar Store, Steam, and the Epic Games Store, with pre-orders expected to begin soon.

Winsage

September 24, 2024

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Windows PC requirements — Is your system ready to take to the skies?

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 requires 50GB of storage, a significant reduction from the 150GB needed for its predecessor. The minimum system requirements include an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 or AMD Radeon RX 5700 GPU, Intel Core i7-6800K or AMD Ryzen 5 2600X CPU, 16GB RAM, 4GB VRAM, and a 10Mbps internet connection. Recommended specifications include an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 or AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT GPU, Intel Core i7-10700K or AMD Ryzen 7 2700X CPU, 32GB RAM, 8GB VRAM, and a 50Mbps internet connection. Ideal specifications are an AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT or NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 GPU, AMD Ryzen 9 7900X or Intel i7-14700K CPU, 64GB RAM, 12GB VRAM, and a 100Mbps internet connection. The game may not run effectively on the Steam Deck due to its CPU requirements, while the ASUS ROG Ally shows promise for running the game with adjusted settings. The release date is set for November 19, 2024, and it will be available on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass at launch.

AppWizard

September 17, 2024

GTA V PC Finally Gets Anti-Cheat, Might Be About to Get Ray Tracing Too

The PC version of Grand Theft Auto V (GTA V) received an update that introduces the third-party anti-cheat system, BattlEye. This update aims to address cheating concerns in GTA Online. A metadata file suggests that Rockstar may be working on porting next-generation updates from consoles to the PC version, potentially allowing PC gamers to experience enhanced visuals. Currently, players can participate in the 'Executive Bonuses' event, which includes opportunities for in-game earnings, such as double rewards for completing Special Cargo Sales and a reward for selling a certain amount of Special Cargo. Rockstar continues to support GTA Online with regular updates while focusing on the upcoming GTA VI, expected to launch in Fall 2025.