Skyrim fans, here is another CPU performace boost tool that does not require SKSE

We know that a lot of PC gamers were facing some issues with SKSE and couldn’t enable Arisu’s CPU optimization tool. Well, luckily for those gamers, modder Alexander Blade released SkyBoost. SkyBoost is a CPU performance mod that is based on Arisu’s tool but does not require SKSE to run. This means that PC gamers will only have to download this mod, install like most other mods and play the game. Continue reading Skyrim fans, here is another CPU performace boost tool that does not require SKSE

Overgrowth Alpha 162 changes

Wolfire Games released a new video, in which the company’s main programmer, David Rosen, shows off the new features that were added to the latest alpha version of Overgrowth. In the 162 alpha version of Overgrowth, the AI characters look at allies occasionally and a combat song initiates when player character sees pursuing enemy. Overgrowth looks really astounding. It’s amazing what an indie studio has managed to achieve, so be sure to check this new video. No release date has been announced as of yet! Continue reading Overgrowth Alpha 162 changes

rFactor 2 – New Beta Screenshots & Videos Released

As we reported earlier today, rFactor 2’s beta is about to begin and ISI has also released some new screenshots and videos for it. As you’d expect, the company is trying to hype it and let us tell you that it looks bloody good. Surely it doesn’t seem able to compete with the mind-blowing graphics of Project CARS or Assetto Corsa, but rFactor 2’s tire deformation looks so awesome and definitely beyond anything we’ve ever seen. Make sure to check the slow-mo video guys! Continue reading rFactor 2 – New Beta Screenshots & Videos Released

Second Test Drive: Unlimited 2 DLC Details Revealed

Atari and Eden Games have revealed the content of the second DLC pack for Test Drive: Unlimited 2. According to the developers, this DLC will most probably hit the market in February 2012 and will feature new bikes, 3 new challenges each and every week via the Official Racing Center, 6 Cars, new items and additional enhancements. You can view the entire list after the jump. Enjoy! Continue reading Second Test Drive: Unlimited 2 DLC Details Revealed

Battlefield 3 – Battlerecorder is uncertain, major issues being worked on, devs aware of “rubber arms” glitch

Battlefield 3 is certainly one of the most antictive FPS games of this year. However, it’s still bugged and some bugs/issues were even introduced with the last expansion pack. According to the game’s Twitter page, the developers are already aware of most of the game’s major issues and are working hard on fixing them. In addition, the developers are aware of the “rubber arms” glitch and will fix it, though we don’t know whether or not this fix will be present in the next update. Continue reading Battlefield 3 – Battlerecorder is uncertain, major issues being worked on, devs aware of “rubber arms” glitch

rFactor 2 Beta Coming After Holidays; Beta Content Is Now Available For Download

It’s Christmas time which means that there will be less and less gaming news. Still though, here is something that will please most PC racing fans, as Image Space Incorporated revealed that rFactor 2’s beta will be released after the Christmas holidays. Moreover, the company has already released the packages for this upcoming beta that can be downloaded right now, so waste no time. Continue reading rFactor 2 Beta Coming After Holidays; Beta Content Is Now Available For Download

Author of TESV Acceleration Layer: “Skyrim would probably experience a speed gain of over 100%”

Arisu, the author behind the amazing TESV Acceleration Layer tool, posted in Bethesda’s forum some interesting notes about his tool and how it works. It’s really complicated, so we won’t go into full details but what caught our eye was the author’s claim that Skyrim would probably experience a speed gain of over 100% if it was properly optimized. According to Arisu, this is no exaggeration as the compiled code is simply bad. Don’t believe it? Then let us tell you that the TESV Acceleration Layer doesn’t modify even nearly 1% of the code, but still manages to cut the cycles per frame by 30-40%. Imagine what would happen with proper optimization. Continue reading Author of TESV Acceleration Layer: “Skyrim would probably experience a speed gain of over 100%”

Steam Holiday Sale – Day 7 Is Now Live

The seventh day of Steam’s Holiday Sale has just begun and PC gamers can get some interesting titles with a great discount. So, today guys you can find Batman: Arkham Asylum, Fallout 3, Overlord series, Alice: Madness Returns, the entire X3 franchise, Nuclear Dawn and Killing Floor with a 75% discount. Moreover, you can get Modern Warfare 3 with a 25% discount and Football Manager 2012 with a 33% discount. You can view the entire Holiday Sale list after the jump. Merry Xmas! Continue reading Steam Holiday Sale – Day 7 Is Now Live

Weekly GTA IV Gallery [December 18th – 24th]

It’s Christmas time and GTA IV’s community has been hard at work creating some new, VIP cars. Although most – if not all – of them are spectacular, we tried to avoid flooding this post with cars. We only chose those that made our jaw drop to the floor. So, today we bring you new images from the custom ENBSeries settings and mods of mmikeyy, DenDi333, AlexFake, gtf323, Vlad_, opezdl, Simple999, Slixent, [FDC]NYZE.ONE, DarK64, and qhrzhdud. Enjoy! Continue reading Weekly GTA IV Gallery [December 18th – 24th]

Steam Holiday Sale – Day 6 Is Now Live

The sixth day of Steam’s Holiday Sale has just begun and PC gamers can get some interesting titles with a great discount. So, today guys you can find Risen with a 50% discount, Company of Heroes with a 80% discount, Splinter Cell: Conviction, Hard Reset, Prototype with a 75% discount, Renegade Ops with a 66% discount and Skyrim with a 33% discount. You can view the entire Holiday Sale list after the jump. Continue reading Steam Holiday Sale – Day 6 Is Now Live