A solution for SafeDisc-protected classic PC games: introducing SafeDiscShim
In context: SafeDisc was a copy protection designed to hinder or block unauthorized duplication of PC games released on optical disks. The controversial technology was retired in 2009, and modern Windows editions aren't officially compatible with the DRM solution, making life for retrogaming enthusiasts much harder than it should be.
Limited-time Homeworld 3 demo headlines 2024's first Steam Next Fest
Highly anticipated: With the first mainline Homeworld title in two decades shipping in about a month after suffering two delays, Blackbird Interactive has released a public demo, which has become one of the most popular items in the year's first Steam Next Fest. Hundreds of other titles also have temporary demos this week.
New Quake map pack remixes multiplayer levels from Doom, Mario Kart, and more
Enjoy 30 new Quake single-player maps
Nintendo Switch closes in on PlayStation 2 as all-time best-selling console
Switch sales are just shy of 140 million units
Microsoft to skip a mid-cycle Xbox upgrade, while Sony is already working on PS6 and Vita 2
Usually Microsoft has contracts in place for a next-gen console by now, it may be considering Intel this time
ReBarUEFI utility can enable Resizable BAR on older gaming PCs
Modding the UEFI firmware to potentially improve the frame rate in games
Palworld is spending nearly $500K per month on servers to support its growing player base
The game has already garnered more than 19 million players in just two weeks
Actress who portrayed The Last of Us Part II's Abby faced death threats, including against infant son
"It just kind of like taught me to keep a distance"
Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 Review: 49-Inches of 240Hz QD-OLED
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 features a 49-inch 5120 x 1440 resolution panel, the equivalent of two 27-inch 2560 x 1440 monitors stitched together into a big super-ultrawide with a 32:9 aspect ratio.
Here are the PC gaming highlights from Sony's PlayStation State of Play
Death Stranding 2 receives an official title and a nearly 10-minute trailer
Palworld hits 19 million players on PC and Xbox within two weeks of launch
The success is also giving rise to fraudulent mobile apps with similar names and images
Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 Super Review
One would assume that Nvidia's "new" GeForce RTX 4080 Super is a special version of the original. But in reality, it's essentially the RTX 4080 with a much-needed price cut. Is that enough?
Max Payne RTX Remix mod sacrifices 90% of its frame rate for realistic lighting effects
Path tracing brings a GeForce RTX 4080 to its knees
This HP Omen 16 laptop deal gets you an RTX 4070 for $1,099
The HP Omen 16 offers excellent gaming performance on the go powered by an RTX 4070 and Ryzen 9 7940HS, all without breaking the bank. For more alternatives, you should explore our best gaming laptops picks (early 2024).
Thunderbolt alternative OCuLink tested for eGPUs, Nvidia's RTX 4090 benchmarked
In context: For those unfamiliar with OCuLink, it is an optical interface developed over a decade ago, primarily for servers. However, it has recently gained attention for consumer uses, such as external GPUs. OCuLink offers higher bandwidth compared to Thunderbolt 4 – up to 64 Gbps versus 40 Gbps. This increased bandwidth opens up the possibility better eGPU performance compared to Thunderbolt.
New Intel Arc "Game On" driver improves DirectX 11 performance up to 268%
Intel GPUs are getting better at running older games, with a bit of software magic
Analyst says Nintendo Switch 2 will launch this year, feature 8-inch LCD
Is Nintendo saving OLED for a later model?
CD Projekt says Witcher 4 production phase to start this year, AI will play a role in its development
But the technology won't replace people, apparently
The Pokémon Company is investigating Palworld and the potential for IP violation
The second game to ever reach 2 million concurrent players on Steam
Death Stranding gets January 30 launch date on select Apple devices
Pre-orders include a 50% discount
So, how good is Palworld? What are the critics saying?
Reviewers are enjoying Palworld which combines and makes something unique out of two genres. There's plenty to do and explore in a great open world, although the mechanics are somewhat frustrating.
Nvidia RTX 40 series laptop GPUs are being repurposed as desktop graphics cards in China
It's a bad idea to spend money on the repackaged cards despite their lower price-tags
Eight years later, Tekken 8 debuts to positive reviews
The all-new Tekken 8 brings a complete graphics overhaul and introduces a variety of modes, including the Heat System, Super Ghost Battles, and the Tekken Lounge online hub.
Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super Review
The new Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super is super bizarrely named, but the specs look seriously great. We're talking 16GB of VRAM using AD103 silicon, indicating strong performance potential. But does it deliver?