Kotaku Thursday, May 19, 2022 10:15 PM  As Battlefield 2042 continues to languish somewhere in the hell between "failed launch" and "whatever comes next", developers DICE are making minor tweaks to the game in order to keep things running smoothly. Though I can't say I'm the biggest fan of their latest effort. |
PCGamesN Friday, May 20, 2022 5:12 AM  Nvidia DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling) is a rendering technology that uses AI-assisted upscaling techniques to boost fps with minimal impact to visual quality. It works by rendering frames at a lower resolution to reduce the stress placed on your GPU, before clerverly reconstructing the final image to your chosen output resolution. Some even report the result to be better than native, but your mileage may vary. You'll need a GPU from the GeForce RTX lineup in order to use Nvidia DLSS graphics, as it requires team green's Tensor Cores in order to for it to work. This is one of the key differences between DLSS and AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR) and other methods of hardware-agnostic anti-aliasing. While Nvidia DLSS was originally created to make ray tracing more accessible by reducing the performance hit that comes with it, the technology has since taken on a more encompassing identity. It can help transform lower-spec gaming PCs into deceptively powerful machines, allowing you to more easily enjoy the best PC games at high refresh rates. RELATED LINKS: Best SSD for gaming, How to build a gaming PC, Best gaming CPU |
PCGamesN Friday, May 20, 2022 4:34 AM  Whether you use the best gaming keyboard for work or play, adding one to your gaming PC setup can make all the difference. Sure, that mushy set of keys at the office may technically perform the same role, but upgrading your clicky-clacky companion will help improve both your typing experience and your WASD reflexes in the best FPS games. Choosing the best gaming keyboard isn't complicated, but brands like Corsair, Razer, and SteelSeries like to put their own spin on the staple PC peripheral. Whether you prefer full sized options complete with number pads and function keys, or dinky 60% space savers, there are a variety of keyboards out there to suit your gaming desk preferences. To help you navigate the sea of RGB backlit, microswitched boards on the market, we've assembled a collection of the best gaming keyboard options, with products that pair with the best gaming mouse while catering to both premium and budget ensembles. RELATED LINKS: Best SSD for gaming, How to build a gaming PC, Best gaming CPU |
Twinfinite Friday, May 20, 2022 5:18 AM Marvel and Nuverse have just announced a new mobile game set in the Marvel universe, and if you're a fan of card battlers, this is definitely one to look out for. The good news is that beta testing is already underway, and players are now able to sign up for it to get a taste […] |
Twinfinite Friday, May 20, 2022 2:58 AM When it comes to games, no one really complains about having more than they can play, which is probably why so many of us have backlogs that will likely never be emptied. To add even more to this entertaining burden of ours, the Epic Games Store is currently running its Mega Sale, and more importantly, […] |
Twinfinite Friday, May 20, 2022 12:45 AM Today Nexon and Arc System Works revealed a new trailer of their upcoming fighting game DNF Duel, focusing on the practice modes. |
Twinfinite Friday, May 20, 2022 12:28 AM Square Enix and Applibot have just pushed out a new update for NieR Re[in]carnation, which means that players can now check out the latest story chapter that features the new Songstress character, Marie. In celebration of the release of the new chapter, there's also a campaign going on that rewards players with 1,500 Gems and […] |
Twinfinite Thursday, May 19, 2022 10:29 PM Classic games need not always remain as a nostalgic memory, and in the case of Twisted Metal, the confirmation that it will be getting a TV series adaptation remains a potentially exciting concept. The series is set to air on Peacock, and will star Anthony Mackie as John Doe. However, that is not the only […] |
Twinfinite Thursday, May 19, 2022 10:28 PM While Bungie may be busy getting acquired by Sony, the developers have also been hard at work improving Destiny 2 for its players. The latest TWAB blog post has landed, and among updates for Trials of Osiris, the upcoming Solstice event, and a new dungeon, the patch notes also revealed an important improvement, with players […] |
Twinfinite Thursday, May 19, 2022 10:12 PM It's been a little less than a month since the official launch of Echoes of Mana, but the developers certainly haven't been letting up with the release of new events and banners. It's just been announced that we'll be seeing a new PvE ranking event on the 20th, titled Bravers Arise. While we don't have […] |
Siliconera Friday, May 20, 2022 5:30 AM
The week of May 9 to 15, 2022 saw a first in the console hardware sales race: Microsoft's Xbox Series console sales surpassed those of Sony's PlayStation 5 for the first time. Since their releases, both the PS5 and Xbox Series X and S have maintained 2nd and 3rd place, respectively, in Japanese hardware sales charts. [Thanks, Famitsu.] According to Famitsu's weekly sales figures, the combined Xbox Series console sales numbered 6,225 units sold. This outstrips the 2,693 PS5 units moved in the same period. The figures cover the combined sales of both variants of each console, the Series X and Series S for Xbox, and the Disc and Digital editions of the PS5. Nintendo maintained its commanding lead, with buyers picking up 65,322 Switches across the original, OLED, and Lite versions. The PS4 moved a mere 22 units. Nintendo also virtually locked out the software sales charts in Japan, with the top ten best-selling games of the week all belonging to the Switch. In the lead was Nintendo Switch Sports, followed by Kirby and the Forgotten Land in 2nd place. The only games not also on Switch to chart in the top 30 spots for the week were Elden Ring and Gran Turismo 7, both on PS4. The Xbox Series sales figures also provide a more detailed picture of Microsoft's milestone. Of the 6,225 units sold last week, 98% (6,120) were of the Xbox Series S model. There are significant hardware differences between the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S. The Xbox Series S has a less powerful GPU, less RAM, and about half the built-in storage of the X model. These differences generally bear out in graphical features (like ray-tracing) and resolution capabilities such as achieving 4k resolution, as well as performance in certain titles. The S model is also considerably cheaper and smaller, potentially appealing to Japanese customers with limited space for hardware. By comparison, the PS5's Disc and Digital editions are identical, save for the presence of a Blu-ray disc drive. In any case, regardless of their sales ranking, the Xbox Series consoles are doing much better in Japan than the Xbox One. Some credit the improved performance to Microsoft's popular Xbox Game Pass service, which grants access to many first-party exclusive titles as well as cloud-based game streaming to mobile devices and PCs. As for the reason behind last week's milestone, supply constraints on Sony's side may play more of a role than a surge in performance for Xbox Series sales. After the PS5 passed 19.7 million units sold, Sony warned that despite a higher sales forecast for the coming fiscal year, it expected supply shortages to continue into 2023. Hardware shipments are also down across the board compared to the previous week. For example, over the week of April 25 to May 8, 2022, Microsoft moved 14,118 Xbox Series consoles. Sony moved 49,798 PS5s, and Nintendo sold 76,592 Switches. The PS5, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox Series consoles are sold worldwide, where supplies are available. The post Xbox Series Sales Surpass PS5 for First Time in Japan appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Friday, May 20, 2022 5:00 AM
Bandai Namco dropped new details on One Piece Odyssey gameplay, one of the first in-system looks at the game since its announcement in March 2022. Prior reveals focused more on characters, art, and series creator Eiichiro Oda's involvement. The information was published in the current issue of Japan's V Jump manga magazine, as well as shared on Twitter and via an update to the One Piece Odyssey official site gameplay section. https://twitter.com/opgame_official/status/1527461607277637632 The site update consists of screenshots that show the two halves of One Piece Odyssey gameplay: Battle and Adventure.
The Adventure portion of the game involves exploring environments and getting past obstacles using the unique skills of the Straw Hat Pirates. The site mentions using things like Luffy's qualities as a Rubber Man or Frankie's ability to improvise tools and ways forward. Other screens show Zoro cutting through an iron gate with his sword and Chopper standing quietly in a cave.
The Battle gameplay screens from One Piece Odyssey also confirm that the game operates on a familiar turn-based command-style battle system. The team strives to make things unique to One Piece by allowing players to "achieve victory by involving the Straw Hat Pirates." An accompanying screen shows off the battle interface as well. In the screen, Luffy, Nico, Nami, and Sanji face off against some monsters. Battle Actions can be selected using shoulder buttons, with the triangle button appearing to determine "Strategy." A warning at the top of the screen instructs players to "Move Sanji to Robin's area and defeat 1 enemy before Robin is incapacitated!" implying that various opportunities can come up mid-battle. The characters also appear to have "elemental" qualities in a rock-paper-scissors-like triangle. For example, Luffy and Sanji are assigned red fists, which have an advantage against orange guns (Nami's "element"), which in turn beat green swords (Robin's "element"). Other screens of the One Piece Odyssey battle gameplay show Luffy performing the Gum-Gum Gatling move on a creature. Other elements of the system include cooperative techniques called "Kizuna Arts," a "Scramble Area" system (the warning from the battle interface screen refers to this), and "Dramatic Scenes," referring to mid-battle actions that play out in mini-cutscenes and confer bonuses. One Piece Odyssey is in development for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, and is due for release in 2022. The post One Piece Odyssey Battle Gameplay Screenshots Revealed appeared first on Siliconera. |
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