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  Cyberpunk 2077's New, Extremely Taxing Ray Tracing Mode is Here

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  • Published: 04-11-2023, 04:29 PM
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  Cyberpunk 2077's New, Extremely Taxing Ray Tracing Mode is Here

  A mode to bring even the top-end RTX 4090 to its knees.
  
  Cyberpunk 2077 was updated today with a new and very, very demanding ray tracing option. Beyond the existing "Psycho" RT mode, players will now see an "Overdrive" mode that goes well above and beyond what you're used to seeing. This is the mode that utilizes path-tracing, which can otherwise be considered to be "full" ray tracing.
  
  While Nvidia says that any GPU with hardware ray tracing...

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  Dead Island 2 Requires a Beefy CPU on PC

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  • Published: 04-11-2023, 03:15 PM
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  Dead Island 2 Requires a Beefy CPU on PC

  If you run above 1080p/30fps, you're going to need a beefy CPU.
  
  The system requirements for the PC version of Dead Island 2 were shared earlier today. Deep Silver revealed the requirements alongside a technical FAQ that explains a bit on what players can expect.
  
  Some of the bits of information gathered from that FAQ are rather important details to know. For instance, Dead Island 2 will not support cross-play, but it will support co-op for up to three players. There will...

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  Battlefield 2042 Update 4.1.1 Brings Back All Chat

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  • Published: 04-11-2023, 02:20 PM
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  Battlefield 2042 Update 4.1.1 Brings Back All Chat

  This legacy feature will be turned off by default.
  
  DICE is about to release Update 4.1.1 for Battlefield 2042. This update, out on April 12 at 8AM (UTC), will focus on some quality of life improvements. One of those "quality of life" features will be the return of All Chat.
  
  Ah yes, now you can once again know how all 64-players on the opposing team did your mom last night as they teabag you relentlessly. Thankfully for everyone, this All Chat function will be...

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  Two Years After Release, Denuvo Removed from Resident Evil Village

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  • Published: 04-10-2023, 05:01 PM
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  Two Years After Release, Denuvo Removed from Resident Evil Village

  It comes a little late, but Denuvo being removed is always good news.
  
  In May 2021, Capcom launch Resident Evil Village. That launch, like many of Capcom's other recent PC releases, included the anti-piracy software known as Denuvo. Now, in April 2023, it looks like Capcom finally removed Denuvo from Village.
  
  The change was spotted through SteamDB. The change flatly says, "Removed 3rd-Party DRM – Denuvo Anti-tamper, 5 different PC within a day machine activation...

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  Ark Upgrade No Longer Bundled with Ark 2, Instead Coming as Separate, More Expensive Bundle

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  • Published: 04-10-2023, 04:29 PM
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  Ark Upgrade No Longer Bundled with Ark 2, Instead Coming as Separate, More Expensive Bundle

  The studio also briefly explains why the free upgrade is no longer free.
  
  Just last week, Studio Wildcard announced that not only was Ark 2 delayed but that fans would now have to pay for an upgraded version of the first game that was originally said to be free.
  
  In the original announcement, Studio Wildcard said that even though you already own the original Ark: Survival Evolved, you would have to pay another $49.99 to get the Ark Respawned Bundle, which was to include...

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  Nintendo Files Subpoena to Discord to Identify Tears of the Kingdom Art Book Leaker

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  • Published: 04-10-2023, 03:24 PM
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  Nintendo Files Subpoena to Discord to Identify Tears of the Kingdom Art Book Leaker

  Nintendo is angry.
  
  Nintendo has issued a subpoena to Discord in order to discover the identity of the Discord user that is responsible for a recent leak. The leaked content being some images of an art book for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom that appeared online a number of weeks back. The images showed off a few locations, characters, and other content that were not yet made public. The artbook is still unreleased and will only be available to those that purchase the Collector's...

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  Mario Beats Sonic at the Box Office

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  • Published: 04-10-2023, 12:54 PM
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  Mario Beats Sonic at the Box Office

  The old rivalry is alive and well in 2023.
  
  The opening weekend for The Super Mario Bros. Movie has come to an end and the box office figures are in. In its five-day opening run, The Super Mario Bros. Movie pulled in a cool $204.6 million (USD) in the United States and $377 million globally. These figures place it ahead of Sonic the Hedgehog, which previously held the record for the best opening weekend of a video game movie adaptation.
  
  Yes, in 2023 the rivalry between...

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  What Are the Different Types of Online Slots?

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  • Published: 04-10-2023, 10:08 AM

  What Are the Different Types of Online Slots?

  
  While the global iGaming market features a number of fun and immersive verticals, there’s no doubt that slots continue to dominate. This vertical certainly dominates the market’s gross gaming yield (GGY), while contributing the vast majority of games and titles.
  
  However, the slot niche is considerably more diverse than it’s initially given credit for. At Estafa.info, which reviews the best casinos to play online slots in the USA, you can find a brief breakdown...

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  Joseph Staten to Depart Microsoft

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  • Published: 04-08-2023, 05:05 PM
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  Joseph Staten to Depart Microsoft

  He was the head of creative on Halo Infinite and cinematic director for first three games.
  
  It's the end of an era this weekend as Joseph Staten is leaving Microsoft. Staten was the head of creative on Halo Infinite and was also the cinematic director on the first three Halo titles. Microsoft confirmed this news on Friday, April 7, 2023.
  
  Microsoft's statement to the public, via IGN, about Staten's departure did not indicate where he may be headed next. There was also no...

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  Quantum Break Pulled from Steam and Game Pass

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  • Published: 04-07-2023, 06:47 PM
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  Quantum Break Pulled from Steam and Game Pass

  But it might be coming back, to Game Pass at least.
  
  Remedy Entertainment's game where you can bend time as Iceman (Shawn Ashmore), Quantum Break, was just pulled from both Steam and Game Pass. If you were just about to pick it up for yourself, there might be some good news here. Maybe.
  
  Remedy has officially stated that Quantum Break was pulled due to some licenses that have expired. Those licenses are already in the process of being renewed. This means that Quantum Break...

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  Mercenaries Mode Added to Resident Evil 4 Today

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  • Published: 04-07-2023, 03:54 PM
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  Mercenaries Mode Added to Resident Evil 4 Today

  This was released as free DLC.
  
  Capcom released the first piece of post-launch DLC for their Resident Evil 4 remake early this morning. That content is none other than the fan-favorite Mercenaries mode. This mode blends together the combat encounters of the base game in battle arenas where you are tasked with surviving tons of base enemies, mini-boss spawns, the environment, and the clock as you work to achieve the highest score possible.
  
  This release of the Mercenaries...

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  EA Sports PGA Tour Swings into Action Today

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  • Published: 04-07-2023, 03:19 PM
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  EA Sports PGA Tour Swings into Action Today

  Features 30 courses and the Road to the Masters.
  
  EA Sports PGA Tour was officially released today for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam, EA App, and the Epic Games Store. Pricing for this one begins at $69.99 (USD) with a Deluxe Edition going for $84.99.
  
  Electronic Arts is proud to tout that this year's release is the "exclusive home of all four majors in men's golf - the Masters Tournament, PGA Championship, US Open Championship, and The Open."...

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  Battlefield 2042 Leviathan Rising Event Trailer

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  • Published: 04-06-2023, 05:42 PM
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  Battlefield 2042 Leviathan Rising Event Trailer

  This new in-game event begins April 11.
  
  Leviathan Rising is a new in-game event coming on April 11 for everyone playing Battlefield 2042. This new in-game event runs for two weeks from April 11 to April 25 at 5AM (PT).
  
  This event includes a new two-round, 8v8 Shutdown Mode. This is a mode where attackers and defenders swap sides at the end of each 10-15 minute long match. This mode is focused on infantry battles and will take place on the maps of Flashpoint, Exposure,...

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  PSA: Dying Light Enhanced Edition is Free to Own

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  • Published: 04-06-2023, 05:17 PM
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  PSA: Dying Light Enhanced Edition is Free to Own

  Get it for a limited time.
  
  Starting April 6, 2023 (that's today) through to Thursday, April 13, 2023 you can get Dying Light Enhanced Edition for free. The only catch here is that this freebie is only being offered through the Epic Games Store.
  
  There is also a special (and free) welcome pack that everyone can add to their accounts. This welcome pack can be yours by simply linking your Epic Games account with Techland GG. The pack looks to include a couple of melee weapons,...

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  Everspace 2 Out Now on PC

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  • Published: 04-06-2023, 04:28 PM
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  Everspace 2 Out Now on PC

  After a five year development period, the space action-RPG is out.
  
  Everspace 2 is now available on PC in full. It's no longer Early Access. It's no longer gearing up for its release. It's out. It's here. Developer Rockfish offers up 120 custom created space locations to explore, battle, and loot. Today's release on PC is priced at $49.99 (USD; $44.99 with launch discount) and can be picked up from Steam, GOG, and the Microsoft Store.
  
  Players take on the role of Adam, a...

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