Remember those rumored screenshots we posted a while back for Alien: Isolation. Well, it appears they were legit as the Xbox Marketplace product listing for this upcoming Aliens game is currently live and features them, alongside a new one featured above. Continue reading Alien: Isolation – New Screenshot & Details Unveiled
Valve Reveals First Generation Steam Machines
Valve today announced over one dozen Steam Machine designs now in production from leading manufacturers and targeted for release in 2014. Continue reading Valve Reveals First Generation Steam Machines
World Exclusive First Look At Battlefield 4 Running On Mantle API
As we’ve already said, AMD showcased Battlefield 4 running on its upcoming low-level API, Mantle. Below you can find the video from that short moment. Unfortunately AMD did not reveal any comparison slides between DirectX and Mantle, though it claimed that Battlefield 4 was running 45% faster on Mantle. Battlefield 4’s Mantle patch is planned for release later this month. Enjoy and kudos to YouTube’s member ‘ Nepturion’ for capturing it! Continue reading World Exclusive First Look At Battlefield 4 Running On Mantle API
AMD’s Answer To Nvidia’s G-Sync Tech Is Called “Freesync”
Man, this “gen-battle” is going to be really interesting. Nvidia vs AMD. Android support versus consoles support. TressFX vs PhysX. And G-Sync versus FreeSync. AnandTech has revealed that AMD’s answer to Nvidia’s mind-blowing G-Sync tech is called “FreeSync” and does not require any hardware modifications at all. That is of course if your monitor supports VBLANK. Continue reading AMD’s Answer To Nvidia’s G-Sync Tech Is Called “Freesync”
Report: AMD’s Mantle Is 45% Faster Than DirectX, 20+ Games Being Developed For It
Now that’s more like it. PurePC has leaked some slides from an AMD presentation in which the red team claimed tha Mantle is 45% faster than DirectX. As AMD revealed, the Oxide demo ran with 10fps on an A8-7600 APU in DirectX mode. Continue reading Report: AMD’s Mantle Is 45% Faster Than DirectX, 20+ Games Being Developed For It
Daylight – Trailer #1 – Don’t Look Back
Zombie Studios has released the first trailer for its Unreal Engine 4-powered psychological thriller, Daylight. Daylight is told in the first-person perspective and begins with players regaining consciousness in an abandoned hospital with only a cell phone to use as a source of light. The game is currently planned for a 2014 release on PC and PS4. Enjoy! Continue reading Daylight – Trailer #1 – Don’t Look Back
Unreal Engine 4 On Nvidia Tegra K1 Looks Sick As Hell
Remember a prototype video we shared a while ago from Unreal Engine 4? Well, it seems that one scene from it was used during Nvidia’s CES 2014 event. Yesterday, Nvidia and Epic Games showcased the power of the new Tegra K1 chip, which was running the dungeon scene from the prototype Matrix video. Tegra K1 is described as the first-ever console-class mobile technology, enabling PC-class gaming technologies like DirectX 11, OpenGL 4.4 and tessellation. In addition, Nvidia has released a new video showcasing some of the games that will be coming on Tegra K1. Enjoy! Continue reading Unreal Engine 4 On Nvidia Tegra K1 Looks Sick As Hell
Nvidia’s G-Sync Monitor Will Launch In Q2 2014 From Multiple Manufacturers, Three Models Announced
During its CES 2014 press conference, Nvidia revealed that its highly anticipated G-Sync monitors will launch in Q2 2014 from multiple manufacturers. Asus, Acer, BENQ, Philips, ViewSonic and AOC will be the ones that will manufacture Nvidia’s monitors. Continue reading Nvidia’s G-Sync Monitor Will Launch In Q2 2014 From Multiple Manufacturers, Three Models Announced
Skywind – Morrowind Mod For Skyrim – Gets Its First Official Development Video
The team behind Skywind – a fan-made modification for Skyrim that brings the world of Morrowind to the updated engine – has released its first development video. According to the video, 70 people are currently working on this project and its progress has skyrocketed over the past few months. Question now is whether Bethesda will embrace this mod or send a C&D letter to the team. Enjoy! Continue reading Skywind – Morrowind Mod For Skyrim – Gets Its First Official Development Video
AMD TressFX 2.0 – Technology Overview & Analysis Video
RedGamingTech has posted a new video about AMD’s TressFX 2.0. According to AMD, this newer version of TressFX comes with better performance and easier integration into games. In addition, TressFX 2.0 can be used for other things besides hair, like grass and fur. Last but not least, TressFX 2.0 will offer – in optimal scenarios – 2X the performance of TressFX 1.0 and will feature a better LOD system. Those interested can find more details about TressFX 2.0 on RedGamingTech’s extensive feature. Enjoy! Continue reading AMD TressFX 2.0 – Technology Overview & Analysis Video