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AppWizard

April 1, 2025

The Last of Us Part II Remastered Coming to PC On April 3, 2025

“The Last of Us Part II Remastered” will be released on PC on April 3, 2025, available on Steam and the Epic Games Store. This marks the first time Windows users can access the game, which previously received over 300 Game of the Year awards on PlayStation. The remastered edition includes enhancements such as improved graphics, performance, and new content, including a roguelike mode called “No Return.” Pre-orders are currently available. The PC version will support customizable graphics settings, ultrawide monitor support, and full DualSense controller features. New playable characters Bill and Marlene will be introduced in the “No Return” mode, alongside a Guitar Free Play mode and restored cut content. The game will require a minimum of an Intel Core i3-8100 or AMD Ryzen 3 1300x processor and 16GB RAM.

BetaBeacon

April 1, 2025

Goodbye N64 emulators: Recompiled N64 ports are getting a major power up

The N64: Recompiled tool is getting a major upgrade with full support for mods and improved performance on lower-end GPUs.

AppWizard

March 31, 2025

I played 5 games on an RTX 5070 vs RTX 5070 Ti gaming PC — is it worth paying extra

Both the RTX 5070 and RTX 5070 Ti GPUs are being tested across five demanding PC games to evaluate their performance. The RTX 5070 is priced at £529, while the RTX 5070 Ti is priced at £729. In Cyberpunk 2077, the RTX 5070 achieved 17 FPS and the RTX 5070 Ti achieved 25 FPS at 4K Ultra settings without DLSS. With DLSS 4 enabled, both GPUs exceeded 100 FPS. In Forza Horizon 5, both GPUs showed similar 1% low performance. In Call of Duty Black Ops 6, the RTX 5070 showed limitations compared to the RTX 5070 Ti. Black Myth: Wukong revealed a noticeable performance gap between the two GPUs, while both performed well in Alan Wake II. The RTX 5070 Ti is recommended for multiplayer gaming, while the RTX 5070 may suffice for single-player experiences. Both GPUs offer enhanced performance for users with older hardware.

BetaBeacon

March 30, 2025

I tested game emulators on the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, but found a better option instead

The Vulkan API is the future of Android gaming and provides a performance boost for modern mobile GPUs. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite is currently the best chip for emulation, offering steady frame rates across games and emulators.

BetaBeacon

March 28, 2025

Bully Gets Surprising New Update Nearly 20 Years After Release

- The update includes fixes to improve game stability on 64-bit mobile operating systems and supported devices.

AppWizard

March 25, 2025

With Nvidia Ace taking up 1 GB of VRAM in Inzoi, Team Green will need to up its memory game if AI NPCs take off in PC gaming

Nvidia unveiled its latest RTX technologies, including the Ace suite of digital human technologies, at the Game Developers Conference (GDC). The game Inzoi, reminiscent of The Sims, is one of the first to utilize Nvidia Ace, enhancing character interactions through 'thought bubbles' that reveal emotions and intentions. The AI system is powered by the Mistral NeMo Minitron, a language model with 500 million parameters, using 1 GB of VRAM. This model is limited to NPCs within the player's line of sight and does not change a character's life trajectory. While smaller models can lead to inaccuracies, the potential for larger models in expansive RPGs is significant. Nvidia has maintained an 8 GB memory standard for its mainstream graphics cards, but the demand for more advanced AI may prompt a reevaluation of VRAM offerings. High-end GPUs like the RTX 5070 Ti and RTX 5080 offer 16 GB of VRAM, which is becoming more common in affordable graphics cards.

Winsage

March 24, 2025

Windows 11 Pro is now $15 for lifetime access (Reg. up to $199)

Microsoft Windows 11 Pro is currently available for .97, down from its regular price of 9, until March 30. It features a user-friendly interface, DirectX 12 Ultimate for enhanced gaming graphics, improved productivity tools for professionals, AI integration with Copilot, and strong security measures. A lifetime license requires a device with at least 4GB of RAM, 40GB of hard drive space, Windows 10 or higher, and a processor of 1GHz or faster.

Winsage

March 19, 2025

Microsoft might make your PC specs easier to understand

Microsoft has introduced a new FAQ section in the latest preview build of Windows 11, located beneath the device specifications list. This section aims to help users, especially those less familiar with technical terms, understand how hardware components affect performance. It addresses common questions about RAM, GPUs, and whether users are running the latest version of Windows. The FAQ is designed to be user-friendly and dynamic, adapting to the user's system status. However, Microsoft has not officially confirmed this feature in their support documentation.

Winsage

March 19, 2025

Windows 11 could eventually help you understand how fast your PC is – as well as offer tips for making your PC or laptop faster for free

Microsoft is developing a new FAQ feature for Windows 11 to help users understand their PC's specifications and performance. This feature, currently in testing, can be found under Settings > System > About in specific builds and provides tailored information based on the user's hardware. It offers insights on how integrated graphics versus dedicated GPUs affect performance and how limited RAM impacts application performance. The feature is still hidden and not activated for general testing, and its inclusion in the final version of Windows 11 is not guaranteed. The FAQ may be enhanced with artificial intelligence in the future for a better user experience.

Winsage

March 19, 2025

Windows 11 will soon let you know why your PC hardware sucks

A new feature in the latest test builds of Windows 11 includes a FAQ section aimed at helping users understand how their hardware affects system performance, specifically addressing issues related to GPU memory and system RAM. Discovered by a Windows enthusiast, this feature is available in the Dev Channel build and can be manually activated, although Microsoft has not officially confirmed it. The FAQ provides information on the implications of low RAM and GPUs with less than 4GB of memory, and it notifies users who are not on the latest version of Windows 11 to consider updates. The adaptability of the FAQ responses is still unclear, and the feature may be rolled out to all Windows 11 users in the future, particularly with the upcoming 24H2 update.