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Winsage

March 7, 2025

Windows 10 is supposed to be dying, so why are gamers running back to it?

Windows 10 is set to reach its end-of-life on October 14, 2025. As of April 2023, Windows 10 held a 71.6% share of the global desktop market, which decreased to 69.9% by April 2024 and fell to 58.7% by February 2024. In contrast, Windows 11's market share increased to 38.1%. Despite the overall trend favoring Windows 11, gamers are still favoring Windows 10, with a 10.4% increase in Windows 10 64-bit users and a 9.3% decrease in Windows 11 64-bit users among Steam users. The rise in users selecting Simplified Chinese as their preferred language on Steam may be contributing to Windows 10's resurgence, with only 26.4% of users in China using Windows 11. Windows 7 still holds a 16.5% share among desktop PCs in China.

AppWizard

March 6, 2025

What Grand Theft Auto V’s PC update says about furnishing older games with current tech

Rockstar has released a significant update for Grand Theft Auto V on PC, aligning its features with those of the console versions from 2020. The update includes graphical enhancements, improved loading times, and support for the DualSense controller and modern gaming peripherals. It features ray tracing with ambient occlusion and global illumination, support for Nvidia DLSS 3 and AMD FSR3, higher resolutions, and advanced audio technology. This update is free for PC users, while it was paid for console users. Rockstar's investment in updating this decade-old game comes as Grand Theft Auto VI approaches, aiming to keep players engaged and confident in the franchise's ongoing relevance.

TrendTechie

March 5, 2025

Улучшенную версию GTA 5 Enhanced уже взломали и выложили на торренты

On March 4th, Rockstar Games released the Enhanced version of Grand Theft Auto V, which can be upgraded from the original title at no additional cost, but requires players to purchase the game first. This has been particularly challenging for players in Russia. Hackers have cracked the Enhanced version, making it available on torrent sites. The Enhanced edition features improved graphics, faster loading times, and exclusive content for GTA Online. However, it has received a mixed rating of 50% on Steam, with players criticizing the graphics, unstable servers, and the inability to transfer progress from the original version.

AppWizard

March 5, 2025

GTA 5’s huge free PC upgrade is here now

Rockstar Games released a free update for Grand Theft Auto V, titled Grand Theft Auto V Enhanced, which aligns the game with the capabilities of PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. This update is available to all PC players who own the base game and can be accessed through digital libraries on platforms like Steam, Epic Games, and the Rockstar Games Launcher. Players can redeem it at no cost if it doesn't appear automatically. Progress from the previous version, Grand Theft Auto V Legacy, can be migrated to the Enhanced version using the Migrate Profile option, but this can only be done once and cannot be reversed. The Legacy version remains available for players with systems that do not meet the new graphical requirements. The Enhanced edition features improvements such as faster SSD support, new ray tracing capabilities, compatibility with AMD FSR and Nvidia DLSS, and additional content in GTA Online, including a subscription option for GTA+.

AppWizard

March 5, 2025

GTA 5 Enhanced update delayed on Epic Games Store for some players

PC gamers can expect advanced ray-tracing features, including ambient occlusion and global illumination, along with support for FSR1, FSR3, and DLSS 3 for improved graphics performance. There will be a significant reduction in loading times due to SSD technology and DirectStorage. The update enhances support for higher resolutions, aspect ratios, and framerates. Dolby Atmos will provide an immersive sound experience. Additionally, Rockstar has introduced compatibility with Sony’s DualSense controllers, featuring adaptive triggers for a more tactile gameplay experience.