struggles Archives

AppWizard

February 22, 2025

10 Of The Most GPU-Intensive Games On The Market Today

Nvidia's RTX 50 series graphics cards, including the RTX 5090 and 5080, provide significant performance enhancements, capable of handling nearly all current PC games at exceptional frame rates, even at 4K resolution. However, many game developers have not optimized their titles to match this surge in power, leading to performance issues for some gamers. A notable number of gamers still use older GPUs, making it difficult to enjoy GPU-intensive titles. "Alan Wake 2" has demanding hardware requirements, with a minimum recommended graphics card of GTX 1070 or RX 5600 XT, which may struggle on lower-end setups like the GTX 1650. Even high-end cards like the RTX 5090 can struggle to maintain frame rates at maximum settings without DLSS. "Black Myth: Wukong" features a free benchmarking tool on Steam, allowing players to test their system's compatibility. While its requirements are less stringent than "Alan Wake 2," it still poses challenges, as even high-end GPUs like the RTX 5090 may struggle to achieve smooth gameplay at 4K resolution.

Winsage

February 21, 2025

How to Fix the “Windows Could Not Find a Driver for Your Network Adapter” Error

The "Windows Could Not Find a Driver for Your Network Adapter" error occurs when Windows cannot communicate with the network adapter due to outdated, corrupted, or missing drivers. To resolve this issue, users can reinstall network adapter drivers by opening "Device Manager," locating the network adapter under "Network Adapters," right-clicking it to select "Uninstall Device," confirming the uninstallation, and then scanning for hardware changes to prompt Windows to reinstall the adapter and its drivers. Alternatively, users can perform a network reset, which removes all network adapters and restores settings to their original defaults. This involves opening the Settings app, selecting "Network & Internet," clicking on "Network reset," and then clicking "Reset now" to initiate the process.

AppWizard

February 20, 2025

RTX 50-series cards have issues with older PhysX games

Nvidia's RTX 50-series graphics cards are facing challenges with older games that use the PhysX system, particularly titles released between 2005 and 2013 designed for 32-bit CUDA hardware. Games like Mirror’s Edge, Unreal Tournament 3, and Batman: Arkham Asylum may not perform well on the new hardware. Discussions indicate that while these games can run without PhysX, using it for enhanced effects can lead to performance drops, with an RTX 5090 showing lower frame rates in Borderlands 2 compared to the RTX 4090. Although PhysX effects were not critical to gameplay, older games often have compatibility issues with modern hardware, raising concerns about the preservation of video games as technology evolves.

AppWizard

February 19, 2025

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 players are seized by the spirit of generosity, band together to buy strangers in need over $1,500 in copies

A subreddit thread initiated by user verdantsf shared their struggles with financial constraints and inspired a wave of altruism within the Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 community. User Flando1 encouraged others to help those without copies of the game, leading to a gifting frenzy where 15 individuals contributed. The collective effort resulted in £750 added to the gifting pool, with more contributions expected. The initiative generated over £2,500 in gifts to strangers, highlighting the goodwill and camaraderie among players.

AppWizard

February 18, 2025

Report: Funko Fusion dev 10:10 cutting staff

UK-based developer 10:10 Games has laid off 19 employees following the poor reception of its first title, Funko Fusion, which was deemed a "complete commercial and critical failure." The layoffs were attributed to the "needs of the next project" and did not affect senior or upper management. Severance packages for those laid off were slightly above the legal minimum, leading to concerns about support for affected staff. Employees expressed dissatisfaction with management's handling of the layoffs, noting that feedback was not considered. 10:10 Games was founded in 2021 by veterans from TT Games.

AppWizard

February 18, 2025

Liquid Swords latest NetEase-backed studio to lay off staff

Sweden's Liquid Swords is reducing its workforce due to challenges in the gaming industry, as stated by CEO Christofer Sundberg. The studio, founded in 2020 and backed by NetEase, has not disclosed the number of layoffs but expressed regret over the impact on employees. Sundberg noted that shifting market conditions have hindered the studio's ability to meet its success timeline, leading to the difficult decision to part ways with talented individuals. Liquid Swords is part of a trend among NetEase-backed ventures facing similar struggles, including Worlds Untold and Jar of Sparks, highlighting the volatility in the gaming industry.

AppWizard

February 13, 2025

Avowed may run on a 9-year-old GPU, but Steam Deck looks like a no-go unless you like sub-30fps upscaled at minimum settings

Avowed, Obsidian's latest role-playing game, faces significant performance issues on portable devices. It crashes on the ASUS ROG Ally and has an "unknown" compatibility rating on the Steam Deck. The game's minimum GPU requirement is the GTX 1070, which is higher than that of many recent RPGs. Testing on the Steam Deck resulted in a disappointing frame rate of 20-25 fps, making combat unfeasible. While the game is designed to target 30fps on Xbox Series consoles, it performs better on more powerful hardware, such as the RTX 3070, where it runs smoothly at medium-high settings and 1440p resolution.

Winsage

February 10, 2025

This apps adds features to Windows 11’s File Explorer I didn’t even know were missing

Windows 11's File Explorer has been enhanced over the years but still lacks certain features found in third-party alternatives. The Explorer Tab Utility is a free program available on GitHub that adds functionalities to File Explorer, such as opening windows as tabs, duplicating tabs, navigating custom paths, and reopening closed tabs with the CTRL+SHIFT+T shortcut. The utility aims to inspire further improvements to File Explorer, which has had a dark mode for years but still struggles with incomplete UI elements. The latest update, version 2.0.0, includes major architectural changes like complete COM integration, improved thread safety, and better state management, along with new features such as smart tab switching, tab history, and enhanced hotkey systems. Technical improvements include native Windows integration, elimination of UI automation dependencies, and better handling of race conditions.

AppWizard

February 10, 2025

The PlayStation Network outage proves PC gamers were right to resist its mandatory sign-in requirement

Review-bombing campaigns have arisen from cultural debates about trans characters, queer developers, and liberal writing consultants. A recent incident with Helldivers 2 has shown that these campaigns can also highlight legitimate consumer concerns, specifically regarding the PlayStation Network's (PSN) sign-in requirement. Sony and Arrowhead initially stated that a PSN sign-in would be implemented, which seemed minimal at first. However, players expressed frustration over the exclusion of gamers in regions with Steam access but not PSN. Sony has since abandoned its PSN ambitions on PC while continuing to exclude certain countries from Helldivers 2. The justification for "player protection" appeared disingenuous, as it seemed aimed at funneling users into the PSN ecosystem, which requires sharing personal information. Recently, the PSN experienced a 24-hour outage, raising concerns about the implications of a mandatory sign-in for games like Helldivers 2 and single-player titles. Sony seems to struggle with understanding the PC gaming audience, entering the PC market reluctantly due to its growth and console stagnation. The company must earn the loyalty of PC gamers, who may resist being tied to a service that charges for online access to games they already own. The PSN has a history of significant cybersecurity breaches, and the details surrounding the recent outage remain unclear, with Sony not providing clarity on any potential compromise. Mandatory sign-ins to services like PSN represent a significant imposition that consumers should avoid due to genuine risks.

AppWizard

February 6, 2025

Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 review

Marvel's Spider-Man 2 is set to release on January 30, 2025, developed by Insomniac Games and Nixxes Software, and will be priced at £50. The game features a dual-protagonist system with Peter Parker and Miles Morales, allowing players to switch between the two during missions. It has been reviewed on high-end hardware, including Nvidia Geforce RTX 3080 and AMD Ryzen 9 5900X, with 32GB of RAM. The game promises around 10 hours of gameplay, but has faced criticism for its narrative depth and character interactions. Technical issues, including frequent crashes, have been reported, affecting performance stability. The game will transition to PC in 2025, following its PS5 launch in 2023.