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Minecraft creator Notch says 'DLSS fundamentally makes no sense', but the X comments say 'um, actually'
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April 3, 2026

Minecraft creator Notch says ‘DLSS fundamentally makes no sense’, but the X comments say ‘um, actually’

Markus Persson, known as Notch, criticized Nvidia's Deep Learning Super Sampling (DLSS) technology on social media, arguing that it is illogical to use the same hardware that struggles to run games at reasonable speeds to operate a neural network for generating additional frames. He compared DLSS to anti-aliasing, suggesting both technologies complicate the rendering process. Nvidia's vice president, Bryan Catanzaro, highlighted a shift in the industry towards artificial intelligence to improve graphics rendering, stating that traditional methods are no longer sufficient. He emphasized the need for smarter approaches to optimize resource use in graphics rendering. Nick, a tester, is evaluating DLSS and Frame Generation, illustrating the GPU's workload in rendering versus AI interpolation of frames.
AMD's Redstone update could revitalize FSR for PC games – here's why Nvidia should be worried
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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.
AMD FSR Redstone is an exciting and confusing upgrade for Radeon PC gamers
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December 11, 2025

AMD FSR Redstone is an exciting and confusing upgrade for Radeon PC gamers

AMD has soft-launched its graphics technology suite, FSR Redstone, which enhances gaming performance. The number of games supporting FSR4 has increased to over 200 in three months, and AMD is introducing ML-based frame generation for more than 30 titles. FSR4 is now branded as “AMD FSR Upscaling,” integrated into the Redstone framework. FSR Redstone and FSR4 features are exclusive to Radeon RX 9000-series cards, which require activation in the AMD Software application and on a per-game basis. The adoption of the Radeon RX 9070 and 9070 XT cards has been slow, with less than 0.15 percent of PC gamers using them, but they are now available at their original MSRP and have received positive reviews for performance.
Timesplitters Rewind Is Available For Download In Early Access
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November 23, 2025

Timesplitters Rewind Is Available For Download In Early Access

Cinder Interactive has released the Early Access version of TimeSplitters Rewind, which is an anthology of the original TimeSplitters trilogy. The game features 28 maps, 50 arcade leagues, 32 challenges, 91 characters, 41 weapons, and 20 arcade game modes. It supports up to ten players in online matches and includes both online and offline story modes, with a new Team Elimination mode. Development took over a decade. The minimum system requirements are an Intel Atom C2750, 8GB of RAM, and an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760.
The peril of PC gaming strikes again as NVIDIA's latest driver breaks older Forza Horizon and Forza Motorsport games
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November 6, 2025

The peril of PC gaming strikes again as NVIDIA’s latest driver breaks older Forza Horizon and Forza Motorsport games

NVIDIA's latest driver update has disrupted gameplay for several older Microsoft titles, including Forza Horizon 3, Forza Motorsport 6 Apex, and Forza Motorsport 7, due to compatibility issues. Players are encountering the AP204 error, indicating GPU incompatibility with the new driver. A workaround involves using the Display Driver Uninstaller (DDU) to remove the current driver and downloading the older driver version 576.88 from the NVIDIA website to restore functionality for these classic games.
I'd pay $1,500 for an Xbox Ally X with 2.5x the performance, and this leaked AMD CPU could nudge that dream closer to reality
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November 5, 2025

I’d pay $1,500 for an Xbox Ally X with 2.5x the performance, and this leaked AMD CPU could nudge that dream closer to reality

AMD is rumored to be developing the Ryzen AI Max+ 388 chip, featuring the largest integrated GPU it has produced, built on the Strix Halo design. This chip has a streamlined architecture with eight CPU cores and 40 compute units (CUs) based on RDNA 3.5 architecture, distinguishing it from its predecessor, the Ryzen AI Max+ 395, which has 16 CPU cores. The Max+ 388's GPU is expected to be significantly more powerful than existing models like the Steam Deck and Xbox Ally X, potentially offering 2.5 times the performance of the Xbox Ally X. The current market for handheld gaming chips includes devices like the Steam Deck and Xbox Ally X, with the Max+ 388 anticipated to set a new benchmark for portable gaming performance. The only current handheld using the Strix Halo architecture is the GPD Win 5, priced around ,000.
Halo Original vs Remaster vs Remake Graphics Comparison
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November 2, 2025

Halo Original vs Remaster vs Remake Graphics Comparison

Microsoft announced Halo: Campaign Evolved, a remake of Halo: Combat Evolved, built on Unreal Engine 5, set for release in 2026. The remake includes visual enhancements, new gameplay mechanics, and three prequel missions featuring Master Chief and Sgt. Johnson. It introduces new weapons, vehicles, enemies, and optional "Skulls" for added challenge. The game supports solo play and online co-op for up to four players with crossplay and cross-progression. Players will experience improved controls and can use nine additional classic weapons. Both the original and remastered versions will remain available.
New AMD Radeon frame gen tech could work in any game, suggests GPU driver leak
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October 2, 2025

New AMD Radeon frame gen tech could work in any game, suggests GPU driver leak

AMD has released a new version of Fluid Motion Frames in its latest driver update, aiming to improve frame generation capabilities with the upcoming FSR Redstone technology, expected to launch in late 2025. This technology is designed to leverage machine learning while being compatible with standard GPU shaders, allowing it to work across various GPUs without the need for specialized AI cores. The new Fluid Motion Frames will enable driver-level frame generation that does not require specific game support, allowing users to toggle it on or off in their driver profiles. Code references to this technology were found in the 25.20 branch of the Adrenalin drivers, indicating the potential for AMD Fluid Motion Frames 3.
Borderlands 4 PC Performance Analysis: Terrible Optimization and Technical Issues
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September 14, 2025

Borderlands 4 PC Performance Analysis: Terrible Optimization and Technical Issues

2K Games unveiled Borderlands 4, powered by Unreal Engine 5. The benchmarking setup included an AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D processor and various graphics cards, including NVIDIA's RTX 4090 and AMD's RX 7900XTX. The game features adjustable graphics settings and supports technologies like NVIDIA DLSS 4, AMD FSR 4.0, and Intel XeSS 2.0. Borderlands 4 lacks a built-in benchmark tool, and testing showed it to be one of the most demanding non-path-traced games. At 1080p with Badass Settings, only the NVIDIA RTX 4090 and RTX 5090 achieved 60FPS, while at 1440p, only the RTX 5090 exceeded 60FPS. No GPU maintained smooth performance at 4K, with the RTX 5090 averaging 40FPS. Lowering settings to Medium was necessary for playable 60FPS at native 4K. Visuals did not justify the high GPU requirements, and players reported glitches, including missing sun reflections and low-quality terrain textures. Grass pop-in issues were noted, linked to Unreal Engine version 5.5.4.0, with potential improvements in version 5.6. Console users faced similar performance challenges.
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