A couple of weeks ago, we had the pleasure of interviewing id Software’s Tiago Sousa and Axel Gneiting. And as you may have guessed, we asked the team about the advantages of OpenGL over DX11 (and vise versa) and why it chose Vulkan over DX12. Continue reading id Software on OpenGL versus DirectX 11 and on why it chose Vulkan over DirectX 12
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id Software: Async Compute will be a major factor in all engines across all platforms
A lot has already been said about Async Compute. And after everything we’ve seen so far from NVIDIA’s side (including its latest GPUs), it appears that AMD will triumph in all games supporting it. Not only that, but it appears that more and more engines will support this specific feature of DX12 and Vulkan. Continue reading id Software: Async Compute will be a major factor in all engines across all platforms
DOOM looks unbelievably sexy in Photo Mode
DOOM, powered by id Tech 6, is by far one of the best optimized titles of 2016 for the PC. Not only that, but the game packs some really impressive visuals that – given the game’s hectic action – were not truly appreciated. Thanks to the newly added Photo Mode, however, players can capture some spectacular screenshots. Below you can find a few, showcasing the amazing details of the game’s characters/demons (captured by darkdeus). Enjoy! Continue reading DOOM looks unbelievably sexy in Photo Mode
DOOM benefits greatly from Vulkan – Vulkan versus OpenGL Performance Comparison
id Software has just released a new patch for DOOM that adds support for Vulkan. Naturally, we went ahead and tested some scenes that were performing poorly under OpenGL 4.5. And we are happy to report that id Software has nailed it as DOOM runs way, way, way better under the Vulkan API. Continue reading DOOM benefits greatly from Vulkan – Vulkan versus OpenGL Performance Comparison
DOOM – New patch adds Vulkan support
Bethesda and id Software have just released a new update for DOOM that adds Vulkan support. Yeap, PC gamers can experiment with this brand new API and see whether the game runs better thanks to it. Continue reading DOOM – New patch adds Vulkan support
Perfected Doom 3 V7 is now availabe, brings numerous gameplay & graphical improvements
Doom 3 fans, here is something special for you today. Modder ‘VGames’ has released a new version of his Perfected mod for Doom 3. Perfected Doom 3 attempts to completely overhaul the entire game with new monsters, rebalanced weapons, rebalanced monster stats, better graphics, new gameplay features. Continue reading Perfected Doom 3 V7 is now availabe, brings numerous gameplay & graphical improvements
DOOM – Next update coming on June 30th, adds Classic DOOM weapon placement & Photo Mode
Bethesda has announced that the next update for DOOM will be released on June 30th. According to the changelog, this patch will add a Photo Mode, as well as classic DOOM weapon placement support. In addition, this update comes with a number of bug fixes and improvements. You can find its complete changelog below. Continue reading DOOM – Next update coming on June 30th, adds Classic DOOM weapon placement & Photo Mode
DOOM’s free demo has been extended, grab it while you still can
Last week, Bethesda made available a free demo for id Software’s latest shooter, DOOM. This demo was meant to be removed at the end of E3, however Bethesda decided to extend this offer due to popular demand. As a result of that, the demo is still available on Steam. Continue reading DOOM’s free demo has been extended, grab it while you still can
Quake Champions has just been announced and is exclusive to the PC
Bethesda and id Software has just announced Quake Champions. Quake Champions is a fast, skill-based arena-style multiplayer game that is coming exclusively to the PC. The game is designed for eSports and will be running at 120hz with unlocked framerates. Continue reading Quake Champions has just been announced and is exclusive to the PC
New Brutal Doom video shows off volumetric lights and water reflections (tech demo available for download)
Modder ‘SGtMarkIV’ has released a video, showcasing some of the new graphical effects – volumetric lights and water reflections – that he’s currently working on. SGtMarkIV aims to implement these new effects in the upcoming version of Brutal Doom 64. Continue reading New Brutal Doom video shows off volumetric lights and water reflections (tech demo available for download)