Tag:gaming

The 15 best video game weapons of all time

It was hard work narrowing this list to just 15! Step this way for memorable video game weapons, from the sublime BFG to the ridiculous Shark-O-Matic.

Microsoft debuts Advanced Shader Delivery on Windows 11 with Forza Horizon 6, promising 95% faster loading

Microsoft partners with AMD to expand its Advanced Shader Delivery service to Windows 11 PCs, delivering faster initial loading on RDNA 3 and newer GPUs.

8 abandoned game series that are crying out to be resurrected

From SimCity to Burnout, these game franchises have been left gathering dust for long enough. It’s time to expand their potential with modern engines.

Microsoft reportedly has a secret project to make Windows 11 as fast as SteamOS in games

It looks as though ads are going from the Start menu too, and File Explorer is getting loads of improvements. Is Microsoft finally listening?

Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced system requirements need an RTX 4090 for top settings, plus DLSS

Ubisoft unveils the system requirements for Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, demanding at least an RTX 3060 for 60fps gameplay at 1920x1080.

Gigabyte bundles well-reviewed Pragmata with select Nvidia GPUs and laptops

Gigabyte is collaborating with Nvidia and Pragmata to offer GPU, laptop, and desktop bundles featuring a digital copy of the game.

Pragmata GPU testing shows playable performance using Arc B580, but 4K demands RTX 5070

Pragmata shows good raster and ray-traced rendering results even on mid-range GPUs, but performance falls off a cliff when enabling path tracing.

The best RPG games of all time, from a self-confessed addict

Here are the best role-playing games (RPGs) of all time, from the unanimously loved Witcher 3 to the gloriously flexible Baldur’s Gate 3.

Why live-service fatigue is growing among gamers

Games such as Destiny 2 are starting to struggle as players grow tired of constant grind, aggressive monetisation, and unfinished launches.