STALKER-Like MMOFPS PIONER Shows New Trailer, Confirms 2025 Launch on Steam
Today, GFA Games has finally provided a meaty update on their upcoming open world massively multiplayer first person shooter game PIONER. As you might recall, we interviewed the team in 2021 and then a second time in 2023, when the game was supposed to launch a beta testing phase. That never happened, but now GFA Games has confirmed that PIONER will launch next year on Steamon Steam, where the game is available for wishlisting. There's a new trailer, too, along with an
Despite Stalling Sales And A Hefty Price Tag, The Vision Pro Wins Gadget Of The Year Award For Its Visual Quality And Interface
The Vision Pro is Apple's first-ever product designed for augmented reality and while the device is pretty capable, its hefty price tag restricts it from becoming a mainstream device for the masses. The company is working on more affordable options, but at this stage, the device has seen sales only in the thousands. According to Popular Science, the Vision Pro is the gadget of the year, which makes sense considering the device's utility aspect. Vision Pro has been awarded the Gadget of the Year award for
Nintendo Switch 2 Games Will Likely Use NVIDIA DLSS Widely, but the Most Demanding Titles May Not Target 1080p, 4K Resolution Output
Nintendo Switch 2 games will likely extensively use NVIDIA DLSS, but the most demanding titles may not be able to target 4K and 1080p output resolutions in docked and handheld modes, respectively, for a few reasons. Replying to a fan question asking about resolution output on the yet-to-be-revealed console during the latest episode of their podcast, the tech experts at Digital Foundry made some interesting observations on what should be expected to see on the Nintendo Switch 2. For starters, there'
STALKER 2 True Epic Graphics Settings Mod Improves Lighting and Shadows, Enables GTAO For Much Better Visuals
A new STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl mod now available for download enhances the game's visuals considerably by improving shadows, lighting, and more. The True Epic Graphics settings mod, a tweaked configuration file that can be downloaded from Nexus Mods, not only improves some of the game's visual elements such as shadows, lighting, vegetation draw distance, and reflections but also enables GTAO for considerably better visuals, as showcased in the comparison screenshots below. With the enhancements it features, however, this mod should only
Final Fantasy XVI Logos Unleashed Mod Promises to Bring the Game to the Next Level
A Final Fantasy XVI mod currently in development promises to bring its battle system to new heights, introducing features that are common in character action games like Devil May Cry and Bayonetta. The Logos Unleashed mod, which is being developed by mThund3R, the same developer behind the Eikonic Equipment mod, which introduces deeper RPG elements in the game, will expand combat options by introducing new Eikonic Feats that can be activated with directional inputs. With the Phoenix Eikon, for example, it will be possible to unleash an air launcher
TSMC’s Founder Slams Intel’s Business Strategy, Says That They Shouldn’t Have Entered The Chip Business
Intel shouldn't have entered the chipmaking business, says TSMC's Founder Morris Chang, claiming that Team Blue would be much better if they focused on the AI markets. TSMC's Founder Morris Chang Says That Intel Should've Focused On The AI Business Rather Than Foundry Services Well, Team Blue isn't having a great time in the industry in general, especially when considering the fact that on one end, they are under substantial financial troubles, and on the other, the firm's CEO,
Epic Games Users Refunds Are Being Issued by the FTC Following Settlement of Fortnite Case
The United States Federal Trade Commission started issuing refunds to consumers impacted by Epic Games' practices in Fortnite, which led to unwanted purchases of perks, emotes, and other in-game elements. As reported by GamesIndustry, the FTC confirmed that it is sending its first batch of payments to impacted users, totaling 629,344, half of them in checks and the other in PayPal transfers. The remaining payments will be sent at a later date. The average payment is around $114.
The Talos Principle: Reawakened Is an Unreal Engine 5 ‘Remaster Plus’ Due Early Next Year
Yesterday, Croatian game developer Croteam announced The Talos Principle: Reawakened, an Unreal Engine 5 remaster of the first entry in the adventure franchise. A substantial visual upgrade is the first thing you'll notice, but there's a lot more, according to the studio. Reawakened includes the Road to Gehenna expansion and adds a brand new chapter called In the Beginning. Croteam says the new content explores the Simulation's origins and the challenges of its first test, adding new layers to the game's philosophical and
Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League Support Ends in January 2025; Offline Mode and Deathstroke Out Now
Rocksteady has announced that support for Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League will end in January 2025 with the release of Season 4's Episode 8. That's not surprising in the least, since the game was a massive flop in terms of sales (it cost publisher Warner Bros. Games a 41% decrease in Q2 2024 revenue) and critical reception. Here on Wccftech, reviewer Nathan Birch rated it 5 out of 10 at launch: Suicide Squad: Kill the
Chinese AI Startup Founder “Mocks” Effectiveness Of US Trade Policies By Showing Off “Restricted” NVIDIA AI Accelerators & Servers
The co-founder of a Chinese AI startup has apparently "mocked" the effectiveness of the US restrictions on Beijing by showing the "restricted" NVIDIA H100 and H200 AI accelerators. China Still Has Access To NVIDIA's AI Hardware Through Trade "Loopholes," Combating Against US Restrictions US-China trade policies have seen massive conflicts in the past few months, especially with the debut of the "AI hype," which forced both countries to implement rapid measures to benefit from the technology