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Intel ARC B580 GPU designs are emerging from ASROCK
25-Nov-2024, 11:00 am manhkbrady Hardware News
Leaks reveal that Intel’s first ARC Battlemage GPUs feature 12GB of VRAM.
Two new ASRock ARC B580 GPU models have been spotted on Amazon, with Videocardz being the first to identify these Intel graphics cards. Both models are equipped with 12GB of VRAM and utilize Intel’s new Xe2 “Battlemage” graphics architecture. The first model is the ARC B580 Steel Legend, which is reported to be overclocked to 2.8 GHz and has dimensions of 15.71x8.43x3.82 inches. This represents a significant clock speed increase compared to Intel's ARC Alchemist series GPUs, as the...
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Starfield: A mixed bag of triumphs and challenges
25-Nov-2024, 10:32 am Cinder Ulbert Gaming News
Despite reaching a milestone of 15 million players, Starfield must consistently evolve to compete in the ever-growing gaming market and retain its player base.
Since its launch over a year ago, Bethesda Game Studios's ambitious space exploration title, Starfield, has achieved a remarkable milestone by surpassing 15 million players. This figure reflects the game's initial appeal, drawing a vast player base eager to explore its expansive universe. However, as the player count continues to fluctuate, it raises questions about the game's long-term sustainability and engagement. The milestone of 15 million players #Starfield's latest update...
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Sea of Stars passes incredible player count milestone
25-Nov-2024, 9:28 am Cinder Ulbert Gaming News
Sea of Stars has achieved significant success, with over 6 million players enjoying its nostalgic turn-based combat and heartwarming story.
Recently, developer Sabotage Studio announced a remarkable milestone: Sea of Stars, their critically acclaimed RPG, has surpassed 6 million players since its launch in 2023. For those unfamiliar with Sea of Stars, here's a quick introduction:  Sea of Stars takes inspiration from the classic role-playing games to transport you to a world threatened by an evil force, but it modernizes every aspect of the gameplay, from the storytelling to the turn-based system. The game features a combat system that...
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Cyberpunk 2077 will not receive PS5 Pro enhancements update
23-Nov-2024, 6:38 pm Rine Ikarus Gaming News
CD Projekt Red confirmed that the studio has no plans to release a PlayStation 5 Pro patch for Cyberpunk 2077.
The highly anticipated PS5 Pro is launching with numerous games receiving enhanced updates to elevate the gaming experience for its users. Naturally, many assumed that Cyberpunk 2077—already one of the best-looking games on PS5, thanks to the tremendous effort by developer CD Projekt Red—would eventually receive its own enhanced version. However, CD Projekt Red has officially confirmed that they have no plans to release a dedicated PS5 Pro update for Cyberpunk 2077. Released in December 2020, Cyberpunk 2077 faced significant controversy due...
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Avowed is a solid RPG adventure
22-Nov-2024, 7:00 pm Fyra Frost Gaming News
Avowed is looking quite good so far despite the significant delays on its release date.
Avowed has been hard to define even for its creators since the game was first announced. Most of the comments about Obsidian's latest creation have revolved around the studio negating its similarities with other titles. It's not exactly like Skyrim or Mass Effect and it has absolutely nothing to do with the latest titles released by Obsidian Entertainment, Pentiment and Grounded. However, the first reviews of the game have finally appeared, and they all agree that...
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Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake is a best-seller in Japan in just a week
22-Nov-2024, 5:30 pm Fyra Frost Gaming News
The remake has sold more copies than any other video game this year in Japan, and the worldwide sales are also quite noteworthy.
The Dragon Quest series has always been extremely popular in Japan since its origins, so much so that it's been called one of the most influential role-playing game series of all time. It has sold quite a few million copies throughout its long history. The original characters were created by Akira Toriyama. This contributed to increasing the popularity of the series as he is also the creator of Dragon Ball. But this popular JRPG series has seen many changes over...
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A successfull lauch of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl
22-Nov-2024, 3:21 pm Cinder Ulbert Gaming News
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl conquers Steam, with over 100,000 concurrent players within hours of launch
The gaming community was buzzing with excitement recently, as S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl crossed a remarkable milestone of over 100,000 concurrent players on Steam just hours after its launch. This momentous achievement not only reflects the strong anticipation surrounding the title but also highlights the enduring popularity of the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. franchise among gamers worldwide. The journey of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 has been far from straightforward. Initially announced in 2010, this survival horror sequel faced numerous obstacles, including its premature...
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RTX 5070 Ti specifications may have leaked, indicating a 300W GPU with more CUDA cores
22-Nov-2024, 8:00 am manhkbrady Hardware News
The leaked specifications for the Nvidia RTX 5070 Ti suggest an increase in CUDA cores and higher power consumption.
The forthcoming GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is set to feature an increased TDP and a greater number of streaming processors compared to its predecessor. According to leaks from Kopite7kimi (as reported by Videocardz), the next-generation Nvidia Blackwell GPU is rumored to come equipped with 8960 CUDA cores and a TDP of 300W. Unfortunately, details regarding the memory specifications for this GPU have not yet been disclosed. From these leaked details, it appears that the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti will have...
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The Epic Games Store is offering another free game for a limited time ahead of Black Friday
22-Nov-2024, 7:00 am manhkbrady Free Games Ended
This week, the Epic Games Store is offering just one free game, a drop from the two free games available last week.
Another Thursday has arrived, which means a new freebie is ready for PC gamers on the Epic Games Store. This week, the free title replacing last week’s giveaways of Castlevania Anniversary Collection and Snakebird Complete is Beholder. As always, all you need is an Epic Games Store account to claim it, and you have until November 28 to add the game permanently to your library. Launched in 2016, this indie game places you in the role of...
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Space Marine 2 will have official modding tools
21-Nov-2024, 8:00 pm Fyra Frost Gaming News
Saber Interactive is adressing server stability problems by prohibiting mods, but promises to release official modding tools.
There are very few things players can complain about in Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2, at least in the base game. It offers an outstanding gameplay experience whether you prefer to immerse in its epic campaign solo, play alongside friends in co-op mode, or even dive into thrilling PvP battles. If it does not suffice to satisfy you, it's even possible to modify it via the use of mods. However, this last thing can potentially cause compatibility problems, and developer...
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S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 is finally playable, also via Game Pass
21-Nov-2024, 7:00 pm Fyra Frost Gaming News
The highly anticipated title is available on day one via Microsoft's subscription service, but it's presenting some problems.
After such a long wait, one of the most anticipated releases in recent years has finally happened. GSC Game World has released S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl and a huge community has rushed to play the game. Exploring the outskirts of the Chornobyl nuclear power plant after the events that tragically turned the area into a radioactive wasteland is as exciting as it should be in a game that keeps you on your toes at all times. Scavenging for...
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Sony implements Cloud Streaming support for its PlayStation Portal
21-Nov-2024, 6:00 pm manhkbrady Hardware News
Sony introduces Cloud Streaming (BETA) support for its PlayStation Portal handheld device.
More than a year after its initial release, Sony has rolled out a significant feature enhancement for the PlayStation Portal handheld. Users of the PlayStation Portal can now take advantage of Sony’s Cloud Streaming service, enabling them to play select PlayStation 5 titles on the device. Initially, the PlayStation Portal was limited to streaming from a PlayStation 5 console located in the same home. With this recent update, beta access to PlayStation 5 cloud streaming is now available. However, this...
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