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Recently, Nvidia showcased its generative AI-based digital human technologies that can create dynamic, lifelike characters for use in games and other applications. With help from participating studios, Nvidia showed demos that leveraged these AI technologies to create immersive interactions with computer-generated avatars.

While it had quite a few bugs at launch, Pokémon Scarlet and Violet is in a much better place in 2024. It’s not perfect, but many of the technical wrinkles have been ironed out — making it one of the best Pokémon games you can play today. However, if you’ve already invested hundreds of hours into the game, you may not have much left to explore.

More than ever, publishers and console makers love to stress how incredibly detailed their games are, with cutting-edge graphics that are driving video game budgets to almost unsustainable levels. Almost every big publisher out there is keen to show off just how realistic and perfect their games look, but one of very few to buck that trend is Nintendo, which regularly pumps out brilliant games despite the limitations of the Switch's hardware.

Following their big moment at the end of Amazing Spider-Man #45, the Sinister Six are officially returning with their classic line-up of Doctor Octopus, Sandman, Vulture, Electro, Kraven, and Mysterio in Amazing Spider-Man #51.

If you’re serious about gaming, you’re going to need a powerful machine that won’t have trouble running the best PC games. Alienware is one of the most trusted brands in the industry, and now’s a great time to buy one of its devices as there’s an ongoing sale from Dell. You can get a gaming PC for as low as $1,400 and a gaming laptop for as low as $1,450 in Dell’s Alienware sale, where all of the options will also get you ready for upcoming PC games. You need to hurry in deciding what to buy though, as we don’t think there’s a lot of time left before you miss out on the massive discounts.

Red Dead Redemption 2 has received its first update in more than a year, and it finally squashes a pesky bug that players have been saddled with for far too long.

Why I Love is a series of guest editorials on GamesIndustry.biz intended to showcase the ways in which game developers appreciate each other's work. This entry was contributed by Sigtrap co-founders Gary Lloyd and Luke Thompson, who launched the Time Crisis-inspired Under Cover on Meta Quest earlier this month.

In a frank look at what went wrong with the Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 1 launch, Konami lays out the post-launch fixes that the team hopes will remedy the situation.

Like everything else developed by FromSoftware, Elden Ring is painfully difficult. It’ll take you hundreds of hours to discover everything it has to offer, and unless you’re a grizzled veteran, you’ll likely hit the “Game Over” screen thousands of times before your journey in the Lands Between comes to an end.

AMD has published the first demo of its Radeon RX 7900 XTX "RDNA 3" GPU handling Work Graphs, providing much faster and more efficient rendering.

The Dragon's Dogma 2 devs have revealed that the new Beastren race has been on their minds since back in the Xbox 360 and PS3 days.

Graphics software Nvidia has announced that Diablo 4 will receive full Ray Tracing support with an update on March 26! Earlier this year, both Blizzard and Nvidia hinted at a March release for the Ray Tracing update while providing a pretty convincing reveal trailer. Ray Tracing Coming to Diablo 4 This March

If you want a top-tier display to go with your gaming PC, check out the 34-inch LG UltraGear QHD curved gaming monitor. Not only will it be a worthy screen for your powerful gaming desktop, but it’s also currently on sale from Walmart with a $471 discount that nearly halves its price to just $529 from $1,000. We’re not sure how much time is remaining before this offer expires, but like most monitor deals of this caliber, it will probably end sooner than you think. Buy it now if you don’t want to miss out.

In the coming weeks or months, Meta Platforms could announce a new but more affordable version of its Quest 3 headset, and it is being dubbed the Meta Quest 3 Lite. While official details are scarce, rumours and leaks have given us a glimpse of what the Meta Quest 3 Lite could offer. In a new development, screenshots from a Meta User Research Zoom meeting have been leaked, providing details about the Meta's rumoured affordable VR headset including its name - the Meta Quest 3s. Know all about it.

It looks like Non-Binary LPDDR5X memory is just around the corner as Honor has listed its Intel Core Ultra laptop with 24 GB RAM.

Gamers who are on the hunt for a powerful gaming PC should consider going for the Alienware Aurora R15, especially with Dell’s $800 discount for this model featuring the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 graphics card. From its original price of $3,900, it’s down to $3,100 — it still isn’t cheap, but it’s a reasonable price for a gaming desktop that will be able to handle even the most demanding settings. You need to hurry with your purchase if you’re interested though, because we’re not sure if the savings will still be available if you delay the transaction to tomorrow.

After teasing that Diablo 4 would get ray tracing support during its CES 2024 digital event, Nvidia has finally provided a firm release date, revealing the graphics tech arrives in Blizzard's popular action RPG dungeon crawler later this month.

Gamers who are looking to buy a powerful gaming laptop without breaking the bank should check out the Dell G16. It’s currently on sale with a $600 discount from Dell, which slashes its price from $1,900 to a relatively affordable $1,300, considering the top-of-the-line specifications that it packs. We’re not sure how much time is remaining on this offer and how long stocks will last, so before this deal gets taken down, go ahead and complete your purchase of this gaming laptop to enjoy the savings.

If you’re on the lookout for laptop deals, gaming PC deals, and monitor deals, you’re going to want to take advantage of the discounts that are available from the Dell TechFest sale. As one of the most trusted names in the computing industry, there will be a lot of attention towards the offers, so don’t be surprised is some of these are gone as soon as tomorrow. To help you decide what to buy, we’ve rounded up our favorite bargains below, but you can go ahead and take a look at everything that’s on sale yourself. You just have to hurry with your purchase if you want to make sure that you pocket the savings.

The Strong National Museum of Play has announced the 12 games nominated in 2024 for the World Video Game Hall of Fame: Asteroids, Elite, Guitar Hero, Metroid, Myst, Neopets, Resident Evil, Tokimeki Memorial, Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater, Ultima, and You Don’t Know Jack.

Ubisoft has revealed the roadmap of content for the sleeper-hit metroidvania Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown.

A new update for the Tomb Raider Remastered Trilogy has addressed one of the biggest complaints from fans by making keys easier to see while using modern graphics.

Microsoft has officially released a new feature for DirectX 12 which should help the best PC games run faster by allowing the graphics card to take some of the load away from the processor (in very basic terms).

Minecraft is known for many qualities, but graphics are not typically among them. The incredibly flexible and dynamic building game chose a more simple yet pleasing art style to better serve its mechanics. That being said, while that blocky aesthetic will never go out of style, there are plenty of ways to improve the looks since it originally came out in 2011. Aside from graphics packs and shaders, the most impressive visual update you can add to Minecraft is ray tracing.

The best VR headsets for PC allow you to step into fantasy worlds, create custom workspaces, and blend the digital and physical in service of mind-bending entertainment. Over the years, the burgeoning world of VR has grown from its humble beginnings to wider accessibility. Most recently, tech titan Apple has joined the competition, delivering a sleek take on the format with its Vision Pro headset. To save you from running the gamut of this famously jargon-filled corner of tech purchasing, we’ve collated a list of the top virtual reality headsets for PC.

With its distinctive art style, Cult of the Lamb is a natural fit to be adapted into other media. And that's exactly what's happening with Cult of the Lamb: The First Verse, a new graphic novel that serves as an adaptation and expansion of the original game's lore.

A new range of comics based on roguelike game Cult of the Lamb is on the way from Oni Press in association with publisher Devolver Digital and developer Massive Monster. The initial release, Cult of the Lamb: The First Verse, is a graphic novel designed to expand the mythology of the game. It's written by All Against All and Red Goblin's Alex Paknadel and drawn by Rick & Morty's Troy Little.

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Garena Free Fire Redeem Codes for March 12: Free Fire is one of the most played games which enables users to delve into an almost realistic battle due to its intensely captivating graphics. What also makes the game more exciting is its in-game gear such as characters, costumes, emotes, weapon skin, and more. Players owning stylish gear can flaunt their gaming skills and this also helps players build their dominance in the game. One such outfit bundle is the Pulse Rider costume and it has been creating a lot of buzz among players. Know how you can grab the bundle.

If you've been saving your money up for a high-end gaming PC, I have some news you should know about.

Nvidia GeForce RTX 5000 specs rumors are making the rounds, and next gen graphics cards could come armed with faster GDDR7 VRAM. The specific configuration will reportedly outpace current models with speeds reaching 28 Gbps, but leakers are seemingly struggling to commit to a specific bus width.

Garena Free Fire MAX Redeem Codes for March 10: Garena Free Fire Max, a battle royale sensation, rose to prominence in India following the ban on its predecessor, Garena Free Fire, by the Indian government in February 2022. Renowned for its captivating graphics and immersive gameplay, the game's appeal is further heightened by the regular release of redeem codes courtesy of its developers, 111 Dot Studios. These codes present players with valuable opportunities to acquire an array of complimentary items, such as skins, diamonds, and weapons. Beyond the thrill of combat, the allure of these redeemable goodies adds an extra layer of excitement to the Free Fire Max gaming experience.

On February 21, 2024, Disney and THQ Nordic surprised viewers with the announcement of Epic Mickey: Rebrushed during the Nintendo Partner Direct. The faithful remake to the 2010 Wii-exclusive Disney title is being developed by Purple Lamp, the studio behind SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle For Bikini Bottom - Rehydrated and SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake.

As I'm sure you've noticed by now, Astarion is a pretty popular character among the Baldur's Gate 3 playerbase. However, as Astarion romancers know all too well, there is one downside to securing the best ending for the beloved vampire - his smile gets all weird. For some reason, when Astaron beams at the player at the end of the game, he pulls what fans have taken to calling his "Grinch face", and it's a little unsettling. So, one player has decided to do something about it.

NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 50 "Blackwell" Gaming GPUs under the GB200 series are likely to retain the same memory bus configurations as Ada.

Investing in a new gaming PC may cost a lot, especially if you want a powerful machine that can run games at 4K resolution and high refresh rates. There are many options out there, and while we usually make our choices based on MSRP, gaming desktops are unique in that you can make one from scratch. However, that requires in-depth knowledge on a gaming PC’s components and the patience to hunt for parts piece by piece, not to mention putting them all together. So that you won’t have to go through that hassle, we’ve found the best gaming PC deals that you can take advantage of to simplify matters.

The books in DC Comics’ Black Label imprint are defined by top-of-their-game writers and artists telling standalone stories too big for continuity at a high production value. And Zatanna: Bring Down the House, coming this summer from Mariko Tamaki and Javier Rodríguez, checks all of those boxes with a big marker.

When the Nintendo 64 console was first launched in 1996, it was a significant technological leap over the previous systems, bringing the capability of more impressive 3D graphics with its 64-bit technology. Many of Nintendo's game franchises, such as,, and, were made even more popular during this console's lifespan. Also, the N64 was a much better choice for friends and families to enjoy games together, with its four controller ports and many of its new titles facilitating multiplayer gaming.

There are loads of fantastic laptop deals out there right now, but not all of them will be able to meet the specific needs of gamers who want to play the best PC games. Fortunately, there’s no shortage of gaming laptop deals in the market so that you can enjoy savings on these machines. Brands like HP, Alienware, Acer, and Lenovo are all available in the offers that we’ve gathered below, so read on to find more details on these gaming laptops and determine which one you should buy. Hurry up though, as the discounts may not last long.

Dell-owned Alienware is one of the most trusted names in the industry when it comes to gaming equipment. From gaming laptops to gaming monitors, and from gaming headsets to gaming keyboards, you’re going to get amazing options from Alienware, but the latest features and fantastic performance don’t come cheap. Fortunately, you can take advantage of Alienware deals to enjoy some savings with your purchases, and we’ve gathered our favorite ones below, including gaming laptop deals and gaming PC deals. If something catches your eye, you should probably push through with the purchase immediately as the discounts will expire sooner than you think.

Random access memory, usually shortened to RAM or simply “memory,” is one of the most important parts of any computing device. Modern PCs, tablets, and phones typically have from 2GB up to 32GB, though some have even more. But how much RAM do you need, exactly?

Dragon's Dogma 2 has a demo out now, showcasing the part of the sequel we're all looking forward to the most - its character creator. Much like the first game, Dragon's Dogma 2's character customisation options are incredibly intricate, and now with the improved graphics, fans are making some stunning characters.

PlayStation 5 has been available for several years now, and it’s easier than ever to find it in stock at retailers. The new-gen hardware makes big upgrades over its predecessor, letting gamers enjoy better graphics, shorter loading times, and support for the fancy DualSense controller. It’s also much more expensive than PS4, so while PS5 is better than PS4 in most regards, it might not be ideal for frugal shoppers.

AMD has announced new Freesync technology tiers by updating its support plan for the next generation of gaming monitors.

Yesterday, Bethesda released the latest beta update for the Steam version of Starfield. Update 1.10.30 lets players test a list of changes before they're publicly released on all platforms, including new facial expressions and postures in photo mode.

The first generation of NVIDIA & AMD GPUs to utilize GDDR7 memory are most likely going to stick with 16 Gb dies for 2 GB VRAM capacities.

With the Classic Beta updated to Cataclysm Patch 4.4.0, we've started datamining changes and information — and have discovered some interesting data strings. While this information is found within the Beta files, keep in mind — not all datamined changes will make it to live! Classic Beta Updated to Cataclysm Patch 4.4.0 Two Global Strings were discovered in preliminary datamining related to uprezzed graphics:

With the preview embargo lifting ahead of Dragon's Dogma 2's 22nd March release, the internet is awash with answers to our burning questions about Capcom's imminent action RPG. If that wasn't enough, courtesy of PS Underground, we've got 18 minutes of developer-led gameplay, with director Hideaki Itsuno illuminating us on many aspects of the game and showcasing the Magick Archer vocation.

Update: We're glad Dragon's Dogma 2 is out soon, because this ongoing debate over the game's PS5 frame rate is already out of control. Yesterday, a bunch of fresh previews for the action RPG dropped — and just about every single one of them gushed over how good the game is shaping up to be. Some even went as far to call it a guaranteed Game of the Year contender.

Horizon Forbidden West is coming to PC in the form of the Complete Edition on 21st March, where an entirely new audience of players can experience one of PlayStation's modern classics in even greater fidelity. Sony has released a trailer detailing some of the features, and some of Nixxes additions, which already has us considering a double dip.

The power of your gaming PC will be wasted on a basic display, so if you haven’t upgraded yet, you should check out this $500 discount for the 32-inch Samsung Odyssey Neo G7 4K curved gaming monitor in the Samsung Spring Sale. From an expensive original price of $1,300, it’s down to a more reasonable $800, but probably not for long. There’s still a few days left in the sale, but it’s not recommended to wait until the last minute because there’s no telling when stocks of the gaming monitor will run out.

Final Fantasy14's massive graphical overhaul isn't simply to bring in new players, says game director and producer Naoki Yoshida.

A few Japanese retailers such as Neowing have leaked the existence of STALKER: Legends of the Zone Trilogy, a collection that includes 2007's Shadow of Chernobyl, 2008's Clear Sky, and 2009's Call of Pripyat, delivering GSC Game World's franchise for the first time to consoles.

Though Nvidia has had the upper hand in the AI resolution upscaling technologies for years now, AMD may be looking to upgrade its own AI roster in the coming year. According to one of the company’s executives, AMD is now ready to lean more heavily towards AI-based technologies.

When it launched last October, Alan Wake 2 was noted as a superb follow-up to its cult Xbox 360 predecessor. Visually, it was something to behold. However, being quite a graphically demanding game meant people with older hardware were left out—until now.

MSI is the most recent company to have thrown its hat into the burgeoning PC handheld gaming market, with the MSI Claw being revealed and receiving plenty of information this year. But now we’ve finally got an official release date for the handheld.

Much like Final Fantasy 7 Remake, the freshly released Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth has its fair share of frankly jarring graphical issues. As noted in our review, the game as a whole can be very pretty — especially when you're looking out across the countryside or watching one of the title's many amazing cutscenes — but dig a little deeper, and it's certainly not what you'd expect from a PS5 exclusive.

NIS America, the publisher in charge of bringing Trails through Daybreak — and all of Falcom's other RPGs — to the West, has announced that it'll be hosting an «early look» livestream of the game next week. NISA's partnering with speedrun charity RPG Limit Break, and the broadcast will air through its Twitch channel on the 5th March at 5pm PST / 8pm EST, which equates to 1am GMT / 2am CET on the 6th March here in Europe.

Square Enix is lining up another patch for Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, reports One More Game. As was the case with the previous update, the goal is to improve Rebirth's Performance mode, which has been heavily scrutinised since the game's demo launched last month. While the previous patch did make some positive adjustments, the mode still suffers from a dynamic resolution that can dip to noticeably muddy levels.

FuRyu’s compelling Shibuya-set action RPG outing REYNATIS has attracted a lot of interest since being announced for the PS5 and PS4 in Japan last week, but many were waiting on confirmation of a Western release. Following this week’s full-length trailer, that’s now come courtesy of NIS America, who’s signed on as publisher in North America and Europe.

With the upcoming Dawntrail expansion, Final Fantasy 14 is setting off toward a new era, and that includes the first major graphical overhaul since A Realm Reborn back in 2013. Producer and director Naoki 'Yoshi-P' Yoshida says there are three reasons for the move, and they're not all about impressing new players.

Horizon Zero Dawn players on the PC have been waiting for a few years now to continue on the storyline. Aloy’s adventure might have started out just on the PlayStation 4 back in 2017, but in 2020, we saw this new IP from the folks over at Guerrilla Games come to the PC platform. Now, PC players are getting ready to enjoy its sequel installment Horizon Forbidden West, and today, we finally have the official system requirements to run the game as intended.

AMD's AI ambitions face a new barrier as the firm's China-compliant Instinct MI309 AI GPU may not receive approval from the US Commerce Secretary Department.

JEDEC has officially announced GDDR7 as the next-gen graphics memory standard, having both AMD & NVIDIA onboard.

Both AMD & NVIDIA managed to increase their AIB GPU shipments in Q4 2023, marking a good end of the year for the discrete segment.

Today, Nixxes Software and Guerrilla Games revealed the full PC system requirements for Horizon Forbidden West, which is scheduled to launch on March 21.

NVIDIA has finally ended the production of its GeForce GTX 16 series GPUs, the last of the "GTX" line of cards for the masses.

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If you’ve read the last 10 issues of my Forgotten Gems column, you’ve probably noticed a pattern. I pick a game that may either spark some recognition and you’ll go “oh, yeah – what happened to it?” – or you’ve never heard of the game I’m profiling and you google what year I was born so that you can rest easy that it’s not you, it’s me. Inevitably, the column turns gloomy. An awesome-sounding sequel was planned, but never made. Or, somehow, an entire series of games is no longer accessible to play.

Apple has finally announced the new M3 MacBook Air with an upgraded processor. The company was initially expected to unveil the new machines by the end of this month at its Spring event. However, the company saw fit to announce the upgrade via press release. The latest release features a plethora of upgrades over the previous version in terms of performance and connectivity.

Square Enix released the hugely anticipated action RPG Final Fantasy VII Rebirth last Thursday, garnering widespread critical acclaim. Our Kai Powell gave it a perfect score:

Ahead of launching, Alan Wake 2 made the news because it required graphics cards with hardware support for DirectX 12 Ultimate's Mesh Shaders feature. That left unsupported GPUs like NVIDIA's GTX 1000 series and AMD's RX 5000 Series in the dust.

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth's director has reportedly promised an update for issues with the game's 60fps performance mode.

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth's director, Naoki Hamaguchi, has confirmed that the game's performance mode issues are planning to be fixed in a later update.