Microsoft has announced that DirectStorage API is now available on PC, supporting both Windows 10 and Windows 11. Starting today, developers can release PC games that can take advantage of this API in order to improve overall performance. Continue reading DirectStorage API is now available on PC, supporting both Windows 10 & Windows 11
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Halo Infinite February 24th Update released, full patch notes revealed
343 Industries has released a brand new update for the latest Halo game, Halo: Infinite. According to the release notes, the February 24th Update makes the first-person animations, including reloading and clambering, appear smoother. Continue reading Halo Infinite February 24th Update released, full patch notes revealed
Speedrunner finishes Halo Infinite Campaign in 29 minutes in Legendary Difficulty
IGN has shared a video, showcasing speedrunner Sasquatch completing the campaign mode of Halo Infinite in 29 minutes in Legendary Difficulty. Also, and in the following video, Halo Infinite developers Mika Little (Gameplay Designer), Brian Traugott (Lead Level Designer), and Caleb Doughty (Game Designer) react to it. Continue reading Speedrunner finishes Halo Infinite Campaign in 29 minutes in Legendary Difficulty
Forza Horizon 5 February 16th Update fixes memory leak & crashes, full patch notes
A couple of days ago, Playground Games released a new patch for Forza Horizon 5. According to the devs, the February 16th Update fixes a memory leak/crash, as well as a crash that could occur when launching the game. Continue reading Forza Horizon 5 February 16th Update fixes memory leak & crashes, full patch notes
Halo Infinite February 3rd Update released, is 1.1GB in size, full patch notes
343 Industries has released the February 3rd Update for Halo Infinite on all platforms. This patch is around 1.1GB in size and packs a number of multiplayer tweaks and fixes. Continue reading Halo Infinite February 3rd Update released, is 1.1GB in size, full patch notes
Microsoft Flight Simulator Australia World Update adds 500 missing airports, full patch notes
Microsoft has released a brand new free update for Microsoft Flight Simulator. According to the release notes, the Australia World Update adds 500 missing airports and improves the Airport data on 100 airports. Continue reading Microsoft Flight Simulator Australia World Update adds 500 missing airports, full patch notes
Microsoft will acquire Activision Blizzard for $68.7 billion
After acquiring Bethesda, Microsoft has announced a new acquisition. This time, Microsoft will acquire Activision. The planned acquisition will close in FY2023 (that’s the period between July 2022 and June 2023). Continue reading Microsoft will acquire Activision Blizzard for $68.7 billion
Microsoft Flight Simulator January 6th Update brings stability, weather & VR improvements
Microsoft has released the first 2022 update for Microsoft Flight Simulator. The January 6th Update packs a number of stability, weather and VR improvements. Moreover, it features some SDK fixes and tweaks. Continue reading Microsoft Flight Simulator January 6th Update brings stability, weather & VR improvements
Forza Horizon 5 December 14th Update brings a number of improvements
Playground Games has released a new update for Forza Horizon 5. According to the release notes, the December 14th Hotfix packs freeroam car traffic improvements. Moreover, it comes with server stability improvements. Continue reading Forza Horizon 5 December 14th Update brings a number of improvements
Halo Infinite PC Performance Analysis
Microsoft has just released the latest part in its Halo series, Halo Infinite. Powered by the Slipspace Engine, it’s time now to benchmark it and see how it performs on the PC platform. Continue reading Halo Infinite PC Performance Analysis