Horizon Zero Dawn PC lacks the snow deformation from PS4, Aloy’s hair bugged at high framerates

A report surfaced this weekend, suggesting that the PC version of Horizon Zero Dawn lacked the PS4 snow deformation effects. These snow deformation effects were introduced in the Frozen Wilds DLC, and are only featured in that area. Thus, we’ve decided to head over to that area, begin the DLC mission and see whether this report was accurate. Continue reading Horizon Zero Dawn PC lacks the snow deformation from PS4, Aloy’s hair bugged at high framerates

Despite reports, the PC version of Horizon Zero Dawn is not a debug build

Horizon Zero Dawn has just been released on the PC and there has been a big controversy surrounding its PC version. Yesterday, a report surfaced on Reddit, suggesting that the PC version is actually a debug build of the game. However, it appears that this report was inaccurate. Continue reading Despite reports, the PC version of Horizon Zero Dawn is not a debug build

AMD files a patent for a similar ‘big.LITTLE’ hybrid computing CPU architecture as ARM

In a surprise move AMD has recently filed a patent for a hybrid computing approach similar to ARM’s big.LITTLE technique and CPU design, in which high performance cores are paired with power efficient low-power smaller cores. This was spotted by tipster @Underfox3, and more details of this patent can be found here. Continue reading AMD files a patent for a similar ‘big.LITTLE’ hybrid computing CPU architecture as ARM

Horizon Zero Dawn Special K Mod promises better frame pacing & less stuttering

Modder ‘Kaldaien’ has released a brand new version of his Special K mod that adds partial support to Horizon Zero Dawn. According to the modder, and by using Special K, you will get better frame pacing and less stutters in this latest open-world game. Continue reading Horizon Zero Dawn Special K Mod promises better frame pacing & less stuttering