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Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake is a best-seller in Japan in just a week
22-Nov-2024, 5:30 pm
Fyra Frost
News
The remake has sold more copies than any other video game this year in Japan, and the worldwide sales are also quite noteworthy.
The Dragon Quest series has always been extremely popular in Japan since its origins, so much so that it's been called one of the most influential role-playing game series of all time. It has sold quite a few million copies throughout its long history. The original characters were created by Akira Toriyama. This contributed to increasing the popularity of the series as he is also the creator of Dragon Ball. But this popular JRPG series has seen many changes over...
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A successfull lauch of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl
22-Nov-2024, 3:21 pm
Cinder Ulbert
News
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl conquers Steam, with over 100,000 concurrent players within hours of launch
The gaming community was buzzing with excitement recently, as S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl crossed a remarkable milestone of over 100,000 concurrent players on Steam just hours after its launch. This momentous achievement not only reflects the strong anticipation surrounding the title but also highlights the enduring popularity of the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. franchise among gamers worldwide.
The journey of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 has been far from straightforward. Initially announced in 2010, this survival horror sequel faced numerous obstacles, including its...
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RTX 5070 Ti specifications may have leaked, indicating a 300W GPU with more CUDA cores
22-Nov-2024, 8:00 am
manhkbrady
Hardware News
The leaked specifications for the Nvidia RTX 5070 Ti suggest an increase in CUDA cores and higher power consumption.
The forthcoming GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is set to feature an increased TDP and a greater number of streaming processors compared to its predecessor. According to leaks from Kopite7kimi (as reported by Videocardz), the next-generation Nvidia Blackwell GPU is rumored to come equipped with 8960 CUDA cores and a TDP of 300W. Unfortunately, details regarding the memory specifications for this GPU have not yet been disclosed.
From these leaked details, it appears that the GeForce RTX 5070...
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The Epic Games Store is offering another free game for a limited time ahead of Black Friday
22-Nov-2024, 7:00 am
manhkbrady
Free Games
This week, the Epic Games Store is offering just one free game, a drop from the two free games available last week.
Another Thursday has arrived, which means a new freebie is ready for PC gamers on the Epic Games Store. This week, the free title replacing last week’s giveaways of Castlevania Anniversary Collection and Snakebird Complete is Beholder. As always, all you need is an Epic Games Store account to claim it, and you have until November 28 to add the game permanently to your library.
Launched in 2016, this indie game places you...
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Space Marine 2 will have official modding tools
21-Nov-2024, 8:00 pm
Fyra Frost
News
Saber Interactive is adressing server stability problems by prohibiting mods, but promises to release official modding tools.
There are very few things players can complain about in Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2, at least in the base game. It offers an outstanding gameplay experience whether you prefer to immerse in its epic campaign solo, play alongside friends in co-op mode, or even dive into thrilling PvP battles. If it does not suffice to satisfy you, it's even possible to modify it via the use of mods. However, this last thing can potentially cause compatibility problems, and developer...
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S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 is finally playable, also via Game Pass
21-Nov-2024, 7:00 pm
Fyra Frost
News
The highly anticipated title is available on day one via Microsoft's subscription service, but it's presenting some problems.
After such a long wait, one of the most anticipated releases in recent years has finally happened. GSC Game World has released S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl and a huge community has rushed to play the game. Exploring the outskirts of the Chornobyl nuclear power plant after the events that tragically turned the area into a radioactive wasteland is as exciting as it should be in a game that keeps you on your toes at all times. Scavenging...
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Sony implements Cloud Streaming support for its PlayStation Portal
21-Nov-2024, 6:00 pm
manhkbrady
Hardware News
Sony introduces Cloud Streaming (BETA) support for its PlayStation Portal handheld device.
More than a year after its initial release, Sony has rolled out a significant feature enhancement for the PlayStation Portal handheld. Users of the PlayStation Portal can now take advantage of Sony’s Cloud Streaming service, enabling them to play select PlayStation 5 titles on the device.
Initially, the PlayStation Portal was limited to streaming from a PlayStation 5 console located in the same home. With this recent update, beta access to PlayStation 5 cloud streaming is now available. However, this...
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AMD develops custom EPYC processors with integrated HBM3 memory specifically for Microsoft Azure
21-Nov-2024, 1:00 pm
manhkbrady
Hardware News
Microsoft introduced new HPC Azure VMs powered by a custom AMD CPU, possibly known as the MI300C.
Microsoft has announced its latest HBv series virtual machines for Azure, which offer exceptional performance due to their tailor-made AMD EPYC processors. These customized EPYC processors incorporate a unique design featuring HBM3 memory, boasting up to 352 Zen 4 CPU cores and achieving 6.9 TB/s of memory bandwidth.
The new HBv5 virtual machines from Microsoft can be equipped with between 400 and 450GB of HBM3 memory. Each VM consists of four processors, with each processor housing 88 Zen 4...
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Farming Simulator 25 had the best launch in the whole series
20-Nov-2024, 6:00 pm
Fyra Frost
News
The game has left its predecessors far behind in number of players and copies sold in its first week.
Even though it's no surprise that Farming Simulator 25 is presenting awesome numbers due to the huge popularity of the franchise, it was hard to anticipate that the game would become such a big hit. The game already boasted an impressive number of players in just 24 hours after it was released, which positioned it far better than its predecessors. However, those numbers have not stopped growing, and one week later Farming Simulator 25 has become the biggest...
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Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is having a rough debut
20-Nov-2024, 4:00 pm
Fyra Frost
News
Server problems are thwarting many players' plans to enjoy a brand new installment in the most popular simulation series.
Developer Asobo has taken the Microsoft Flight Simulator series to the top with a long history of successful releases, only interrupted by the woes of Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020. However, the latest installment in the series, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, is having serious problems taking off properly. A significant number of players are currently having problems downloading and playing the game. The main issue seems to be that all players have to install the game via...
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The PlayStation 6 and Radeon RX 9000 GPUs are rumored to debut featuring AMD's UDNA architecture
20-Nov-2024, 2:00 pm
manhkbrady
Hardware News
AMD's upcoming Radeon gaming GPUs, based on the next-generation UDNA architecture, are reportedly set to begin mass production in Q2 2026.
Based on a leak from insider Zhangzhonghao (as reported by Wccftech), it appears that AMD’s RDNA series of graphics architectures will conclude with RDNA 4. The future direction of AMD's GPU strategy is said to be focused on UDNA. Allegedly, AMD plans to utilize UDNA for their RX 9000 series GPUs and the upcoming Sony PlayStation 6 console.
According to this information, AMD does not intend to introduce a GPU architecture named...
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Dynasty Warriors: Origins demo launches November 22
20-Nov-2024, 2:00 pm
Murillo Zerbinatto
News
The demo will feature iconic battles from the franchise alongside legendary figures from the Three Kingdoms.
Koei Tecmo Europe and developer Omega Force have announced that a free demo of their tactical action game, Dynasty Warriors: Origins, will be available on November 22 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Windows PC via Steam. While fans eagerly await the chance to experience the game firsthand, a new trailer for Dynasty Warriors: Origins has also been released, providing an in-depth look at the gameplay features.
The free demo will let players experience some of the most intense battles...
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