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Justin Nelon

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news Marvel’s Wolverine Runs Advanced Ray Tracing on PS5 Pro With Only a Small Performance Hit

Marvel’s Wolverine Runs Advanced Ray Tracing on PS5 Pro With Only a Small Performance Hit

Marvel’s Wolverine appears to make strong use of the PlayStation 5 Pro’s extra graphics hardware, with advanced ray tracing producing only a small performance penalty in early comparisons. Testing shows that enabling the game’s Advanced RT mode on PS5 Pro reduces performance by roughly 3 to 4 frames per second. That is a relatively small loss given the added reflection and global illumination effects.
news Crimson Desert Patch 2.02.00 Fixes Progression Bugs, DLSS Crashes and Visual Noise Ahead of October Expansion

Crimson Desert Patch 2.02.00 Fixes Progression Bugs, DLSS Crashes and Visual Noise Ahead of October Expansion

Pearl Abyss has released another substantial Crimson Desert update as it continues improving the game ahead of the Charting the Unknown expansion scheduled for October 15, 2026. Patch 2.02.00 focuses mainly on bug fixes rather than new mechanics. The update addresses quest progression problems, a crash connected to NVIDIA DLSS Frame Generation, combat input issues and several visual problems that have remained noticeable since
news Nintendo Switch 2 Docked VRR Supports 40 to 60 Hz and Full LFC, but Games Need Patches

Nintendo Switch 2 Docked VRR Supports 40 to 60 Hz and Full LFC, but Games Need Patches

Nintendo Switch 2 now supports variable refresh rate in docked mode, giving developers more flexibility to use 40 FPS targets and unlocked frame rates on compatible displays. Early testing suggests the implementation is stronger than the one currently available on PlayStation 5 in some important areas. In 60 Hz mode, Switch 2 supports a VRR range of 40 to 60 Hz, matching Xbox Series
news Phantom Blade Zero Lets You Earn the Platinum Trophy in One Run, While Sixty Six Days Mode Adds a Much Harder New Game Plus Challenge

Phantom Blade Zero Lets You Earn the Platinum Trophy in One Run, While Sixty Six Days Mode Adds a Much Harder New Game Plus Challenge

Phantom Blade Zero will allow players to unlock every achievement and earn the Platinum Trophy in a single playthrough, even on the easiest difficulty. The game will still include a far more demanding New Game Plus mode called Sixty Six Days for players who want a much harsher challenge. Director Soulframe Liang explained that the original concept for Phantom Blade Zero was much more
news Final Fantasy VII Revelation Expands Materia Builds With Three Linked Armor Slots

Final Fantasy VII Revelation Expands Materia Builds With Three Linked Armor Slots

Final Fantasy VII Revelation will make major changes to character customization, including armor that can link three Materia slots together for the first time in the remake trilogy. Director Naoki Hamaguchi confirmed the feature while discussing how Revelation expands the systems introduced in Final Fantasy VII Remake and Rebirth. Previous games generally used linked pairs of Materia slots, but some armor in Revelation will
news Kojima's Physint Moves to Xbox After Sony Ends Partnership

Kojima's Physint Moves to Xbox After Sony Ends Partnership

Hideo Kojima's upcoming action espionage game Physint has found a new home at Xbox after Sony ended its involvement with the project. Sony confirmed that it had decided to step away from its collaboration with Kojima Productions. The decision reportedly came as a surprise to Kojima, who said it then took around three months of discussions and negotiations to secure another publishing partner. That
news GeForce NOW Adds Wardogs, Valheim 1.0 and Nine More Games

GeForce NOW Adds Wardogs, Valheim 1.0 and Nine More Games

Nvidia has expanded GeForce NOW again with a new September update that adds support for several recent PC releases, including Wardogs, Bus Simulator 27 and the 1.0 version of Valheim. Valheim is not a new addition in the traditional sense, but the game's full 1.0 release is now supported through GeForce NOW. Players who own either the Steam or Xbox version can access it
news Xbox Tests 1440p Remote Play and Custom Startup Animations

Xbox Tests 1440p Remote Play and Custom Startup Animations

Microsoft is testing a new group of Xbox console features that includes 1440p Remote Play, higher streaming bitrates, customizable startup animations, microphone noise suppression and several profile improvements. The changes are rolling out through the Xbox Insider Program, with some features limited to specific testing rings. Microsoft has not yet announced when all of them will reach the wider Xbox console audience. One of
news Modern Warfare 4 Xbox Preorders Get an Exclusive Green M4 Blueprint

Modern Warfare 4 Xbox Preorders Get an Exclusive Green M4 Blueprint

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is adding another digital preorder bonus, with Xbox players getting a special version of the new Inner Circuit M4 Weapon Blueprint. The bonus is available across all digital editions, but its appearance changes depending on the platform. Xbox Series X and Series S players will see a translucent green version inspired by classic Xbox hardware, while players on
news Control Resonant PC Requirements Range From GTX 1070 to RTX 5080

Control Resonant PC Requirements Range From GTX 1070 to RTX 5080

Remedy Entertainment has revealed the PC system requirements for Control Resonant ahead of its September 24 release, with separate hardware targets for standard rendering and ray tracing. The requirements cover resolutions from 1080p to 4K and frame rates from 30 FPS to 60 FPS. Players who do not plan to use ray tracing can run the game on considerably older hardware, while the highest
news Steam Achievement Leak Exposes Unreleased Games and Potential Story Spoilers

Steam Achievement Leak Exposes Unreleased Games and Potential Story Spoilers

A new Steam data leak appears to have exposed achievement lists for dozens of unreleased games, including several titles that have not yet been officially announced. The issue reportedly surfaced after Steam achievement tracking services suddenly gained access to data that should have remained private. Because achievements often contain descriptions tied to missions, characters, locations, and story events, some of the leaked information may
news NVIDIA GeForce 616.92 Driver Adds WARDOGS Support and 007 Path Tracing Updates

NVIDIA GeForce 616.92 Driver Adds WARDOGS Support and 007 Path Tracing Updates

NVIDIA has released its GeForce Game Ready 616.92 driver with support for three upcoming games, new DLSS features for 007 First Light and PUBG: Battlegrounds, and several fixes carried over from a recent hotfix release. The driver adds Game Ready support for WARDOGS, Active Matter, and Aniimo. All three games are expected to launch with DLSS 4.5 support, while the update also prepares GeForce
news No Man's Sky Cosmos Update Adds Player Owned Space Stations and New Deep Space Exploration

No Man's Sky Cosmos Update Adds Player Owned Space Stations and New Deep Space Exploration

Hello Games has released the Cosmos update for No Man's Sky, adding player owned space stations, new deep space exploration systems, alliances, Space Hulks, and a six week Expedition marking the game's 10th anniversary. The update focuses heavily on activities beyond planetary surfaces, giving players more reasons to explore solar systems, scan deep space, and build a presence in orbit. One of the biggest
news iPhone Duo Brings Surface Duo Style Multitasking to Apple's Foldable

iPhone Duo Brings Surface Duo Style Multitasking to Apple's Foldable

Apple's new iPhone Duo appears to borrow one of the most distinctive ideas from Microsoft's discontinued Surface Duo: treating both halves of a foldable device as separate workspaces that can also operate together. The similarity goes beyond the product name. Apple's software allows apps to sit independently on either side of the folding display, links can open beside the current app instead of replacing
news Ubisoft Begins Removing Ubisoft Connect Requirement From Steam Games

Ubisoft Begins Removing Ubisoft Connect Requirement From Steam Games

Ubisoft is testing a major change for its PC games on Steam by removing the need to install and launch Ubisoft Connect before playing. The rollout begins with Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown. Ubisoft says a new tool will keep key game features working without requiring the Ubisoft Connect PC launcher to be installed or opened separately. If the test works as planned,
news iPhone Duo Highlights How Far Microsoft Surface Has Moved From Its Experimental Roots

iPhone Duo Highlights How Far Microsoft Surface Has Moved From Its Experimental Roots

Apple's new iPhone Duo has renewed attention on Microsoft's Surface strategy, particularly the company's decision to abandon the Surface Duo line after only two generations. The comparison is not simply about which company reached foldable phones first. Microsoft launched Surface Duo in 2020 and followed it with Surface Duo 2, but the company eventually ended the product line and never released the planned Surface
news ASUS ZenBook 14 With Snapdragon X Pairs OLED Display With All Day Battery Life

ASUS ZenBook 14 With Snapdragon X Pairs OLED Display With All Day Battery Life

ASUS has added a Snapdragon X version of its ZenBook 14, targeting the growing group of premium Windows laptops priced below $1,000. Starting at $799, the ZenBook 14 UX3480 combines a metal chassis, 14 inch OLED display, Qualcomm's eight core Snapdragon X processor, a relatively light 2.87 pound design, and a broad selection of ports. The review unit was also praised for its keyboard,
news Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV Shows Off 1v1 Multiplayer and Custom Match Settings

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV Shows Off 1v1 Multiplayer and Custom Match Settings

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV has received a new multiplayer gameplay showcase ahead of its December 3, 2026 release, giving a closer look at how the upcoming real time strategy game handles faction balance, match customization, and competitive play. The first battlefield report features a 15 minute 1v1 Annihilation match between the Necrons and Orks. The footage highlights the contrasting strengths of both
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