Posts by John Papadopoulos:

AMD on The Witcher 3 Hairworks Performance Issues, Optimization & Graphics Innovation

Posted on: 23 May 2015

It’s been a really tough week for AMD. The Witcher 3 has just been released and according to reports, the game’s Hairworks effects have a huge performance impact on all Radeon GPUs. AMD accused NVIDIA for sabotaging AMD cards in The Witcher 3, and some media tried defending the green team. And AMD decided yesterday to … Continue reading AMD on The Witcher 3 Hairworks Performance Issues, Optimization & Graphics Innovation →

Umbra Tech Prototype – Here Are 8 Minutes of Gameplay Footage

Posted on: 23 May 2015

SolarFall Games has provided us access to Umbra’s Tech Prototype Demo, and below you can find a video showing 8 minutes of gameplay mayhem. Umbra is an isometric action RPG powered by CRYENGINE. As SolarFall noted, this tech prototype isn’t reflective of final game and story, but gives a good idea of how the final game … Continue reading Umbra Tech Prototype – Here Are 8 Minutes of Gameplay Footage →

Black Mesa – Mod Version (2012) versus Retail Version (2015)

Posted on: 22 May 2015

Imgur’s member ‘NateDGreat3‘ has released some interesting comparison screenshots between the 2012 and the 2015 versions of Black Mesa. As we’ve already said, the retail version of Black Mesa is powered by a new engine and these screenshots showcase some of the improvements that were introduced thanks to it. Mod images are on the left … Continue reading Black Mesa – Mod Version (2012) versus Retail Version (2015) →

F1 2015 Delayed to July 10th, Gets In-Engine Teaser Trailer

Posted on: 22 May 2015

Codemasters announced that its upcoming F1 title, F1 2015, has been slightly delayed. Originally planned for a June release, this next installment in the F1 series will see the light of day on July 10th. In addition, Codemasters released an in-engine teaser trailer for it that can be viewed below. Enjoy!

CCP Games, Creative Assembly, Frictional Games & ArenaNET to Be Present at E3 2015 PC Conference

Posted on: 22 May 2015

PC Gamer and AMD today issued a press release, revealing more companies and speakers set to appear at “AMD Presents the PC Gaming Show Powered by PC Gamer,” a first-of-its-kind event for PC gaming fans, media, and creators on June 16, 2015. Live from the Belasco Theater in Los Angeles, the PC Gaming Show will feature … Continue reading CCP Games, Creative Assembly, Frictional Games & ArenaNET to Be Present at E3 2015 PC Conference →

Total War: ARENA – First Gameplay Trailer Released

Posted on: 22 May 2015

SEGA and The Creative Assembly today released the first gameplay trailer for Total War: ARENA, showing exclusive Alpha footage of this energetic and exciting new entry to the award-winning series.

GUILTY GEAR XX ACCENT CORE PLUS R – Coming to Steam on May 26th

Posted on: 22 May 2015

Arc System Works announced that GUILTY GEAR XX ACCENT CORE PLUS R is coming to the PC on May 26th. The game will be available via Steam and in order to celebrate this announcement, Arc System Works has released a new trailer dedicated to the Steam release.

Carmageddon: Reincarnation Gets Launch Trailer

Posted on: 21 May 2015

Stainless Games has released the launch trailer for Carmageddon: Reincarnation. Carmageddon: Reincarnation is described as the driving sensation where pedestrians (and cows) equal points and your opponents are a bunch of crazies in a twisted mix of automotive killing machines. The game is now available on Steam. Enjoy!

Might & Magic Heroes VII – Closed Beta to Be Playable from May 25th to June 8th

Posted on: 21 May 2015

Ubisoft announced today that the Might and Magic Heroes VII closed beta will start on May 25th and last until June 8th. Access to the closed beta is only available to players who pre-order the game and participants can explore it at their own pace against the computer or challenge other players online.

Need for Speed Officially Revealed, Coming To Current-Gen Platforms, First Details + Teaser Trailer

Posted on: 21 May 2015

Ghost Games announced today the return of Need for Speed in a full reboot of this storied franchise. The game aims to deliver on what the fans want, and what Need for Speed stands for – deep customisation, authentic urban car culture, a nocturnal open world, and an immersive narrative that pulls you through the … Continue reading Need for Speed Officially Revealed, Coming To Current-Gen Platforms, First Details + Teaser Trailer →