Rare has released a new developer diary, in which it stated that Sea of Thieves had 11 million unique players in 2020. Furthermore, the team has stated that the playerbase is now 50/50 between PC and Xbox. Continue reading Sea of Thieves had 11 million unique players in 2020, PC accounts for 50% of total players
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Microsoft announces a new “Pluton” Security CPU in collaboration with AMD, Intel, and Qualcomm
It appears that Microsoft is working on a new security processor, dubbed as PLUTON. Microsoft is doing this in collaboration with AMD, Intel and Qualcomm. These companies will integrate the technology into their own processors. Continue reading Microsoft announces a new “Pluton” Security CPU in collaboration with AMD, Intel, and Qualcomm
New update patch for Ori and the Will of the Wisps brings new features and several bug fixes
A new update patch is now available for the follow-up to the 2015 narrative-focused Metroidvania title, Ori and the Will of the Wisps. The new update adds some new features, and fixes several bugs.
Halo 4 is officially coming to the PC on November 17th
Microsoft has announced that Halo 4 will be officially coming to the PC on November 17th. In order to celebrate this announcement, the publisher has also released a brand new PC trailer that you can find below. Continue reading Halo 4 is officially coming to the PC on November 17th
Microsoft Flight Simulator Update #5 released, full patch notes revealed
Microsoft has released the fifth update for Microsoft Flight Simulator. According to the release notes, this new update brings some tweaks and enhancements to a number of planes. It also brings enhancements to UI, Weather, and to the game’s engine. Continue reading Microsoft Flight Simulator Update #5 released, full patch notes revealed
Windows 10 finally allows you to change refresh rates in a easier way
Microsoft has implemented a new graphical feature in the latest Update for Windows 10. Windows 10 20H2 now allows gamers to change their monitor refresh rates in an easier way. Instead of using the AMD/NVIDIA control panel (or having to navigate numerous menus), PC gamers can now change their refresh rate from Windows 10’s Display Settings. Continue reading Windows 10 finally allows you to change refresh rates in a easier way
Halo 4 looks absolutely amazing and runs silky smooth on the PC in 4K/Max Settings
Microsoft and 343 Industries have launched the first flighting for Halo 4. Thankfully, we had access to it so we’ve decided to capture and share some 4K/Max Settings screenshots. Continue reading Halo 4 looks absolutely amazing and runs silky smooth on the PC in 4K/Max Settings
Age of Empires 3 Definitive Edition PC Performance Analysis
Microsoft has just released Age of Empires 3 Definitive Edition on the PC. At first, we weren’t planning to publish a PC Performance Analysis for this title. However, and after benchmarking the game, it became obvious that this remaster is more demanding than we initially thought. Thus, we’ve decided to benchmark it on both AMD’s and NVIDIA’s hardware, and share our findings. Continue reading Age of Empires 3 Definitive Edition PC Performance Analysis
Microsoft Flight Simulator Patch 1.9.5.0 released, full patch notes revealed
Microsoft has released Update 1.9.5.0 for Microsoft Flight Simulator. According to the team, this patch resolves some crashes related to the use of the Smart cam. Moreover, it fixes some crashes related to the VFR map that could occur during a flight. Continue reading Microsoft Flight Simulator Patch 1.9.5.0 released, full patch notes revealed
New tech details revealed for Age of Empires 3 – DX11 API, PBR, SSAO and more
Tantalus Studio has revealed some new tech details about Age of Empires 3: Definitive Edition. According to Joss Ellis, Director of Development at Tantalus, Age of Empires 3: DE will support the DX11 API, as well as some modern graphical techniques like Physically-Based Rendering, SSAO, dynamic lights, a new water system and TAA. Continue reading New tech details revealed for Age of Empires 3 – DX11 API, PBR, SSAO and more