Topic: game compatibility
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DLSS 5 Swapper Brings Neural Rendering to Unsupported NVIDIA Games
The release of DLSS 5 Swapper has triggered intense community skepticism and security concerns, with reports identifying the tool as potential malware that was quarantined on Nexus Mods. Users experience significant performance degradation and visual artifacts in supported games, alongside suspic...
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MSI Claw EX: Most Important Handheld Since Steam Deck, But Not Worth Buying
The MSI Claw EX AI Plus is a major breakthrough in handheld gaming, offering unmatched performance and battery life, outperforming rivals like the Xbox Ally X by ~40% while using less power for extended play sessions. Despite its technical excellence, the device carries a staggering $1,800 price ...
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Nintendo Switch 2 bundle with game discounted by $50
A Nintendo Switch 2 console bundle including a digital game is currently available for $449.99 on Amazon, down from the usual $499.99, effectively giving buyers a free game. This deal is significant because of an upcoming price hike in September, when the console's standalone price will increase ...
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Android 17's foldable gaming mode boosts flippy phone fun
Android 17 introduces a foldable gaming mode that turns half the screen into a customizable virtual gamepad, working with any game that supports physical controllers. The virtual controller includes a full set of inputs (D-pad, joysticks, A/B/X/Y buttons, triggers, and bumpers) with options to ad...
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macOS 27 drops Intel Mac support, requires Apple Silicon
Apple's macOS 27 Golden Gate will require Apple Silicon, ending support for all Intel Macs and marking the official end of the Intel era on Mac. Intel Macs on macOS 26 Tahoe will receive about two more years of security updates, while those on macOS 15 Sequoia get just one additional year of supp...
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Valve says Steam Machine launch is set for this summer
Valve confirmed the Steam Machine PC and Steam Frame VR headset will launch this summer, after delays due to memory and storage shortages that pushed them from an early 2026 release. The Steam Machine is roughly six times more powerful than the Steam Deck, and Valve is overhauling the Steam store...
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Valorant Devs Deny Anti-Cheat Software Is Bricking PCs
Riot Games updated its Vanguard anti-cheat software to detect and disable DMA cheating tools, even when no Riot game is running, but many innocent users report being falsely flagged and experiencing severe PC malfunctions. Despite Riot's clarification that the update does not actually "brick" PCs...
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Valve Confirms Steam Deck 2 Development, No Release Date Yet
Valve has confirmed it is actively developing Steam Deck 2, but has not announced a release window, emphasizing that a successor must deliver a significant performance upgrade to be worthwhile. The key hurdle for Steam Deck 2 is finding a system-on-chip that provides a "next-gen" performance leap...
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Steam Controller’s Pros and Cons Explained
The new 2026 Steam Controller features drift-resistant TMR joysticks, better ergonomics, four rear buttons, touch-sensitive sensors, and is user-repairable with replacement parts from iFixit. It includes a 2.4GHz USB-C puck that doubles as a magnetic charging dock, offers low-latency wireless con...
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Valve's new Steam Controller has flaws, but I'm still buying one
The new Steam Controller has reshaped the author's gaming habits, making them prefer docking their Steam Deck to play on TV due to the controller's superior ergonomics and extensive customization options. Key features include seamless layout transfer between Steam Deck and Controller, a low-laten...
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Steam may add a framerate estimator feature
Valve is developing a new Steam tool that uses aggregated, anonymized user data to generate game-specific framerate predictions. The tool will base its estimates on user-defined hardware configurations, including CPU, GPU, and RAM, which can be entered manually or from a saved profile. For each e...
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AMD FSR 5 Scarlet Cortex: First Look
AMD's FSR 5 Scarlet Cortex is a real-time AI-driven visual enhancement system that improves lighting, materials, and effects in games without altering core art, representing a significant leap beyond traditional upscaling. Its core innovation is adaptive online learning, which refines its underst...
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Hori Mario Kart Racing Wheels Launch for Switch 2 This Month
HORI is launching updated "Deluxe" and "Mini" racing wheels for the Nintendo Switch 2 on March 23, 2026, priced at approximately $130 and $80 respectively. The new models feature a dedicated 'C' button for GameChat and Mario Kart World logos, while maintaining compatibility with existing Switch c...
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Windows 11's New Xbox Gaming UI Launches for All PCs in April
Microsoft is launching **Xbox mode** for Windows 11, a controller-optimized gaming interface arriving in April, much earlier than its original 2026 projection. The mode suspends standard UI elements to free system resources like RAM and reduce power, while still allowing full access to Windows 11...
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Add Your PC Specs to Steam Reviews in New Beta
Steam's beta client introduces an optional feature allowing users to automatically attach their PC hardware specifications to game reviews, providing greater context for performance feedback. This voluntary tool aims to make reviews more informative for purchasing decisions and offers developers ...
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Nvidia DLSS 4.5 Boosts Frame Generation 6x, Enhances Image Quality
Nvidia has released DLSS 4.5, a major upgrade to its AI upscaling technology that improves image quality and performance for all GeForce RTX graphics cards. The update features a new, more powerful AI model that significantly reduces visual artifacts and a new 6x Multi Frame Generation mode, but ...
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Holiday Deals: Save Big on DualSense PS5 Controller Colors
Sony is offering significant holiday discounts on PS5 DualSense controllers, with prices dropping to $54 in the U.S. and £44.99 in the U.K. The sale includes various color options like Midnight Black and Nova Pink, making it ideal for personal use or as a gift for local multiplayer gaming. The Du...
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Commodore 64 Review: 1982 Tech in the Modern World
The Commodore 64 Ultimate is a modern hardware recreation that authentically replicates the iconic 1982 computer using an FPGA, while adding modern conveniences like HDMI output and enhanced RAM. It offers extensive compatibility with original software and peripherals, and features a user-friendl...
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Switch 2 Compatibility Patches Roll Out for Multiple Games
Nintendo has released a Switch 2 system update (Version 21.1.0) that provides compatibility fixes for many original Switch games, resolving performance issues and bugs. Specific major titles like *Resident Evil 4* and *Miitopia* have been patched, and gameplay in games like *Little Nightmares* is...
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Nvidia RTX 50-Series Driver Revives PhysX for Top Games
Nvidia has released a driver that reintroduces dedicated PhysX hardware acceleration for its latest RTX 50-series GPUs, specifically for a curated list of popular older titles like *Borderlands 2* and *Batman: Arkham City*. This custom support is currently limited to a select group of games and i...
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