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Next Windows 11 update promises to boost AMD Zen 5 CPU performance
Aug 23, 2024, 9:00 AM
manhkbrady
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AMD, a US chipmaker, announced this week that it is collaborating with Microsoft to enhance the performance of its CPUs on Windows systems.
AMD has announced a collaboration with Microsoft to enhance the performance of its CPUs on Windows systems. AMD has stated that the upcoming Windows 11 version 24H2 update will bring improvements for its new Zen 5 CPUs. Despite the underperformance of the Ryzen 9000 series in recent reviews, AMD has confirmed that an optimization to the AMD-specific branch prediction code will be included in the Windows 11 version 24H2 update, which is expected to ship next month.
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NVIDIA launches new RTX 4070 with GDDR6 memory, promising similar performance to GDDR6X model
Aug 22, 2024, 6:00 PM
manhkbrady
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The company has slightly reduced the memory speed but assures that it won't affect performance.
It is now official that Nvidia has introduced a GDDR6-powered variant of the RTX 4070 model, which has been long-awaited. In a press release during Gamescom 2024, Nvidia confirmed the release of this new graphics card version, assuring gamers of "similar performance in games and applications" to the original GPU with GDDR6X.
Nvidia asserts that the modification in specifications is intended to improve the availability of their RTX 4070 graphics card. This decision is attributed to a shortage of GDDR6X memory,...
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World of Warcraft: The War Within is just the beginning
Aug 22, 2024, 3:00 PM
Fyra Frost
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Chris Metzen has revealed more details about the expansion's development process and its future.
Starting today, many players from all over the world will be immersed for the first time in the new content coming with the new World of Warcraft expansion. The early access period for World of Warcraft: The War Within kicks off today and there are millions of players who are eager to discover all that the expansion has to offer. There is a lot to discover in the expansion, including a new allied race, hero talents, new zones, a...
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Can you discover all the secrets in Borderlands 4 teaser?
Aug 22, 2024, 11:00 AM
Fyra Frost
Gaming News
When it comes to Borderlands, a small teaser is enough to generate a gigantic wave of speculation, this time fueled by Gearbox itself.
The Gamescom opening event left us with many surprises. Perhaps the most unexpected one was a short video teasing Borderlands 4 a new installment in the popular first-person shooter franchise from Gearbox. The movie inspired by the series debuted in cinemas recently and unfortunately, its results are not as spectacular as its shooting scenes. Following the huge success of the first three Borderlands titles and their expansions, a new installment had to surface sooner or later, but this may not...
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World of Warcraft: The War Within early access starts tomorrow
Aug 21, 2024, 6:00 PM
Murillo Zerbinatto
Gaming News
Blizzard has also promised numerous events for World of Warcraft in celebration of the MMORPG's 20th anniversary.
Johanna Faries, President of Blizzard Entertainment, took the stage at Gamescom's Opening Night Live to celebrate 30 years of the Warcraft franchise, highlighting the upcoming Early Access release of World of Warcraft: The War Within, the MMORPG's latest expansion. According to Blizzard, The War Within is the most meaningful expansion for the famed MMORPG, both in terms of content and narrative. The War Within will kick off the Worldsoul Saga, which will span three expansions for World of Warcraft.
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Capcom reveals the Scarlet Forest, one of the impressive environments in Monster Hunter Wilds
Aug 21, 2024, 9:30 AM
Fyra Frost
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A gigantic spider has this beautiful forest covered in red-blood webs while it hunts for prey.
The Monster Hunter series has grown a lot over the years. With a significant increase in its popularity when Monster Hunter: World was released on PC, the once PlayStation-exclusive series is now available to play on several platforms. Monster Hunter: Rise and its Sunbreak expansion became big hits on Nintendo Switch for example. Monster Hunter Wilds will launch on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series to take advantage of their superior technology in order to offer the...
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2K shows Civilization VII at Gamescom
Aug 21, 2024, 8:00 AM
Fyra Frost
Gaming News
The new installmen in the iconic strategy series will introduce changes to make gameplay more engaging and exciting than ever.
Following a small teaser that left millions of fans of the popular strategy franchise eager to know more, 2K Games has finally announced officially Civilization VII. The next installment in the series created by Sid Meier was shown yesterday at Gamescom 2024 and it didn't disappoint. A spectacular video offered a first look at the game which boasts impressive graphics, far more detailed than the ones in Civilization VI. Not only does the game feature more and better...
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AMD Adrenalin 24.8.1 drivers released with support for Black Myth: Wukong and more
Aug 20, 2024, 6:00 PM
manhkbrady
Gaming News
Radeon’s ready for Black Myth Wukong with their AMD Software 24.8.1 GPU drivers.
AMD has unveiled the latest 24.8.1 driver for Radeon GPUs, which comes with game-specific optimizations for popular PC releases like Black Myth Wukong and other major titles from this month such as Star Wars: Outlaws, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6's Open Beta, and Concord.
The newly released AMD Radeon Adrenalin 24.8.1 GPU drivers now provide support for renowned AAA game releases like Black Myth Wukong, Star Wars Outlaws, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Open Beta,...
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Star Wars Outlaws Season Pass shown in a video
Aug 20, 2024, 12:00 PM
Fyra Frost
Gaming News
All the post-launch content shown with the roadmap has been revealed in a brand new Star Wars Outlaws video.
Star Wars Outlaws is lining up to become the next big hit inspired by the iconic sci-fi saga. Ubisoft wants to make Kay Vess as popular as Kal Kestis, if not more. Star Wars Outlaws allows players to immerse in a shady world and discover the underworld of a galaxy immersed in a brutal conflict. With the Empire trying to crush the last remnants of a Rebel Alliance that is ready to strike back, the galaxy is full of opportunities...
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Black Myth: Wukong is the most-played game on Steam
Aug 20, 2024, 8:00 AM
Fyra Frost
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Black Myth: Wukong lines up to become one of the most important releases of 2024 with an impressive number of concurrent players.
Forecasts were not wrong this time. Black Myth: Wukong went from the most wishlisted title on Steam to the most played one right after the game was released. Barely hours after the game was available to play it already boasted a ludicrous number of concurrent players on Valve's platform. The epic adventure starring the fabled Monkey King from Chinese legends has already captivated more than 1,400,000 people. With such awesome numbers, Black Myth: Wukong positions itself as one of the...
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ARM is rumored to be independently developing graphics cards to compete with AMD, NVIDIA, and Intel
Aug 19, 2024, 11:00 PM
manhkbrady
Gaming News
ARM reportedly starts work on gaming graphics chips to compete with Intel and Nvidia.
There are rumors circulating that ARM might be in the process of developing its own dedicated gaming GPU, positioning itself against major industry players such as NVIDIA, AMD, and Intel.
A report by The Globes suggests that ARM has already initiated the development of its gaming GPU, with nearly a hundred chip and software developer engineers in its Israel office working on the project. Their technical focus is primarily centered on gaming, although it remains uncertain whether the mobile chipmaker...
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Final Fantasy XVI PC release date is announced
Aug 19, 2024, 6:55 PM
Murillo Zerbinatto
Gaming News
Final Fantasy XVI launched on PlayStation 5 in 2023, and after a year and a half, it's finally coming to PC.
Square Enix has released a new trailer for Final Fantasy XVI titled Deliverance, showcasing story segments and gameplay. At the end of the video, the PC release date was revealed. Final Fantasy XVI will arrive on Steam and the Epic Games Store on September 17, 2024. A Final Fantasy XVI demo is available for those who want to test and see how the RPG runs on their PC.
Final Fantasy XVI is the sixteenth mainline entry from Square Enix, not...
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