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AppWizard

November 8, 2024

Can the Snapdragon 8 Elite run Popular PC Games?

The realme GT 7 Pro, powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, has demonstrated the capability to run AAA PC games like Assassin’s Creed Black Flag at 60 frames per second with a GPU usage rate of around 70%. Videos have also shown the device running Assassin’s Creed Rogue and Grand Theft Auto V. The gaming performance is facilitated by an upcoming application called GameFusion, which is designed for running demanding games on mobile devices. The developers of GameFusion have faced scrutiny for past work on the EggNS emulator and have introduced a paid subscription model. There is an ongoing partnership with GameSir, and details about GameFusion's availability and business model are currently unclear.

BetaBeacon

November 6, 2024

The PS5 Pro will enhance more than 50 games at launch

The enhanced games for PS5 Pro include Black Ops 6, Alan Wake 2, Diablo IV, and more. All 50+ games confirmed for the PS5 Pro launch will benefit from advanced ray tracing for improved lighting, shadow effects, and reflections. Sony is introducing enhancements like PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution and promises silky smooth frame rates of 60Hz and 120Hz through the new GPU upgrade.

AppWizard

November 5, 2024

‘Palia’ Is the Game That Finally Convinced My Wife to Start PC Gaming

The author convinced his wife to try the game Palia, which she enjoys despite its performance issues on the Nintendo Switch. They experienced long loading times and frustration, leading them to set the game aside. In November, the author reinstalled Palia on the Switch and downloaded it on his Ayaneo portable PC, enhancing their gaming experience. He set up a second desk for her Steam account, allowing for shared gaming experiences. The transition from the Switch to PC improved the game's visuals and performance, making their exploration of Palia more enjoyable.

AppWizard

November 5, 2024

I’ve seen the future of gaming — AI model creates playable Minecraft from a picture

Oasis is an AI model that generates Minecraft-like gameplay using only images, developed by Decart and Etched. It is described as the world's first real-time AI world model, dynamically constructing gameplay based on user input and visual data, processing commands and generating frames at approximately 20 frames per second. The AI architecture combines Vision Transformer technology with a diffusion model, allowing for frame generation in about 0.04 seconds on a single NVIDIA H100 GPU. However, the gameplay experience is low-resolution and glitchy, with issues related to object permanence and unexpected environmental shifts. The technology could transform the gaming industry by enabling rapid game development and real-time adaptation to player preferences, while also raising concerns about copyright and creative ownership. As the technology evolves, improvements in resolution, frame rates, and game complexity are anticipated.

Winsage

November 5, 2024

Windows 11 is finally getting gamers onboard

Windows 11 has surpassed 50 percent market share among Steam users, reaching 51.9 percent, while Windows 10's market share is around 70 percent overall. The NVIDIA RTX 3060 is the most popular graphics card among gamers, and most players prefer 1080p monitors. Windows 10 will be retired on October 14, 2025, after which it will no longer receive updates, although it will still function. Microsoft will provide a year of security updates post-retirement for Windows 10. The upgrade to Windows 11 from Windows 10 is free and straightforward for most PCs.

AppWizard

November 1, 2024

Decart AI Releases Minecraft Game-Alike, Oasis

Decart AI, an Israeli company, has launched an AI-driven game called Oasis, which is the first playable "open-world" AI simulation. The game utilizes advanced AI technology to create a real-time, Minecraft-like environment, generating gameplay based on user inputs. Players can download Oasis from Decart's website, where the AI simulates physics, rules, and graphics as they play. There are concerns about copyright issues regarding the use of Minecraft gameplay footage for training purposes. Decart plans to optimize Oasis with upcoming AI accelerator chips for enhanced performance and aims for future versions to support up to 4K gameplay. The game is designed to provide personalized experiences and endless replayability, representing a shift in game development towards dynamic, user-driven interactions. Oasis is part of a growing category of generative AI models, achieving high frame rates and paving the way for more advanced applications in entertainment.

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.

AppWizard

November 1, 2024

Red Dead Redemption PC port review – looks and runs better than ever

Red Dead Redemption has been released on PC, allowing players to experience John Marston's story five years after Red Dead Redemption 2. The PC port includes modern upscaling features like DLSS and FSR, but some technical aspects feel outdated compared to the PS4 version. Keyboard and mouse controls are well-implemented, and the graphics menu allows adjustments to shadows and detail levels for geometry, trees, and grass. The game runs smoothly on high-performance PCs, achieving over 100fps at 4K resolution with DLAA enabled, although certain settings can cause performance drops. The port is stable with no significant bugs, and over a hundred community mods have emerged to enhance the game. Red Dead Redemption is now available on PC, PS4, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox One, and is playable on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S through backward compatibility.

AppWizard

October 31, 2024

Red Dead Redemption’s PC port is — surprisingly — the perfect Halloween game

The original Red Dead Redemption, first launched in 2010, is now available on PC, coinciding with the Halloween season. The game includes the Undead Nightmare expansion, offering a zombie-themed adventure. This marks the first significant release for PC and modern consoles, aside from a minimal Nintendo Switch version. Players assume the role of John Marston, tracking down former gang members to protect his family. The game features cinematic storytelling, heart-pounding missions, and a refined slow-motion shooting mechanic. The PC port allows for enhancements such as ultra-high resolutions up to 4K, refresh rates up to 144Hz, and support for ultrawide monitors. The Undead Nightmare expansion includes unique weaponry and the ability to tame the four horses of the apocalypse. The pricing for the port is set at £39.99 / .99.

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.