2K and Firaxis Games have released the ‘Summer 2017 Update’ for Sid Meier’s Civilization VI. This update for Civilization VI, available now for PC players and coming soon for Mac and Linux, includes a number of balance changes, AI adjustments, multiplayer changes, and bug fixes. Continue reading Civilization VI – Summer update now out, features balance changes, AI adjustments & multiplayer changes
Monthly Archives: July 2017
Descent: Underground gets a free demo for a limited time
Descendent Studios released an exclusive free demo download of its upcoming game Descent: Underground, a reboot of the classic full-freedom shooter, Descent. The developers partnered with BrightLocker, makers of an innovative new platform for game discovery, community interaction and funding that bridges the connection between game developers and players in ways not seen before in the industry. Continue reading Descent: Underground gets a free demo for a limited time
Escape from Tarkov enters closed beta phase
Battlestate Games has launched the Closed Beta Test for its realism-focused FPS/MMO – Escape from Tarkov. This Closed Beta Test access will be provided to all owners of early access packages and the admission of players will be conducted in waves. Continue reading Escape from Tarkov enters closed beta phase
AMD Radeon RX Vega 64 – First official benchmark shows AMD’s GPU beating NVIDIA’s GTX1080 FE in DOOM
AMD has revealed the first official benchmark for its new graphics card, the AMD RX Vega 64. According to the benchmark, this new GPU is around 10fps faster than NVIDIA’s GTX1080 Founder’s Edition and around 16fps faster than the AMD Fury X in DOOM. Continue reading AMD Radeon RX Vega 64 – First official benchmark shows AMD’s GPU beating NVIDIA’s GTX1080 FE in DOOM
AMD RX Vega GPUs prices leaked online, high-end model to be priced at $699
And the big moment is finally coming for AMD fans. As we’ve already said, AMD will officially release/reveal its new graphics cards based on the Vega architecture tomorrow (during SIGGRAPH). And while the team will not livestreaming its Capsaicin event, it appears that the prices for its two RX Vega graphics cards have been leaked online. Continue reading AMD RX Vega GPUs prices leaked online, high-end model to be priced at $699
Doom 3 – New graphics overhaul mod aims to improve the visuals of this 13 year old shooter
Doom 3 was released in 2004 and featured some truly amazing visuals for its time. However, and like everything released a decade ago, it does not really look great these days. Well, that’s until you start modding it. Modder ‘IZZoOn’ has released the Doom 3 NextGen Extreme mod for id Software’s shooter, aiming to overhaul its visuals for those who want to re-visit it.
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Extreme Wolfenstein 3D version 3 is now available, aiming to enhance id Software’s classic shooter
Modder ‘Sigma64’ has released a new version of his Extreme mod for Wolfenstein 3D. Extreme Wolenstein 3D is an entity and gameplay enhancement pack for Wolfenstein 3D that improves realism, graphics, gameplay, adds completely new features, and has a few new secrets. Continue reading Extreme Wolfenstein 3D version 3 is now available, aiming to enhance id Software’s classic shooter
D.R.O.N.E. is perhaps the most visually impressive Unity game we’ve seen so far
Five Studios Interactive has released a new trailer for its upcoming title D.R.O.N.E, revealing that the game is powered by the Unity Engine. D.R.O.N.E. is a community driven sci-fi multiplayer arena-shooter with focus on creativity and looks absolutely stunning. It features all modern-day effects, bendable vegetation, destructible objects, detailed textures and a dynamic day/night cycle. Continue reading D.R.O.N.E. is perhaps the most visually impressive Unity game we’ve seen so far
Full specifications for Intel’s “Coffee-Lake” Core i7 & i5 CPUs have been leaked
It appears that the full specifications for Intel’s new Coffee-Lake Core i7 and Core i5 CPUs have been leaked. As it was leaked via Anandtech’s forum, there will be four new CPU models; two Core i7 and two Core i5. All of these brand new CPUs will feature 6 cores, will be compatible with the LGA 1151 socket, and are planned for release next month (during this year’s Gamescom). Continue reading Full specifications for Intel’s “Coffee-Lake” Core i7 & i5 CPUs have been leaked
Project CARS 2 versus Assetto Corsa – Video Graphics Comparison
YouTube’s ‘Racing At Home’ has shared a new video, comparing the visuals and audio of Project CARS 2 and Assetto Corsa. Now while Project CARS 2 appears to be visually a bit better than Assetto Corsa, there is one visual effect missing and that is the sun reflection. Apart from that, there are minor differences between these games and to be honest I am a bit surprised that Assetto Corsa is able to hold its own against Project CARS 2. Perhaps we are entering the realm of diminishing returns in racing games or something. But anyway, you can view the comparison video after the jump! Continue reading Project CARS 2 versus Assetto Corsa – Video Graphics Comparison