Stranger Of Paradise Final Fantasy Origin Performance Issues May Be Caused By Unoptimized Character Models Simple Bat Enemy Has 300K Polygons

As reported on Twitter by DeathChaos, the game’s character models are highly unoptimized, with simple enemies like bats featuring 30 MB big geometry and a more complex boss model featuring 90 MB big geometry. — DeathChaos (@DeathChaos25) March 19, 2022 — DeathChaos (@DeathChaos25) March 19, 2022 Another report from Biff McGheek highlights how the aforementioned bat has over 300k polygons, which is double what a late AAA console game’s model from the previous generation features....

December 5, 2022 · 1 min · 194 words · Maryann Ford

Stream Audio From Phone To Windows Pc Using A2Dp Sink

This can be achieved using Bluetooth technology. Going further into depth, a technology called A2DP is functioning at its core, which allows you to stream music from your mobile phone onto your PC. This post shows you how to stream audio onto your Windows PC from your phone, and how it is achieved. What is A2DP Sink? The Advanced Audio Distribution Profile, or A2DP, is a data transfer standard for Bluetooth for wireless transfer of high-quality audio signals....

December 5, 2022 · 4 min · 683 words · Jeremy Cornell

Street Fighter 6 Shows Off Hard Hitting Gameplay And A New Hub Will Launch In 2023

Here’s a bit more detail on Street Fighter 6’s new Battle Hub, Drive System, and more… Street Fighter 6 launches on PC, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, and PS5 in 2023. With every new Street Fighter comes mechanics you can master to rise to the top. Introducing, the Drive System, a gauge you’ll need to manage wisely and one that is ripe with creativity. You can utilize the Drive Gauge to perform five different techniques that can easily enhance your offense or defense....

December 5, 2022 · 3 min · 450 words · Maryanne Provencal

Street Fighter V Overtakes Street Fighter Ii As Capcom S Best Selling Fighting Game

Fast forward to June 30, 2022, after a tumultuous lifetime and various re-releases, Capcom has finally managed to turn things around. According to the updated Platinum Titles list, Street Fighter V is now sitting at 6.6 million copies sold after six and a half years on the market. This essentially makes it the 8th best-selling game in the company’s rankings overall. The games that have surpassed it thus far are games like Monster Hunter World: Iceborne and Resident Evil 7....

December 5, 2022 · 2 min · 314 words · Joyce Scarborough

The Game Awards 2022 Breaks Multiple Records Show Trended 1 Worldwide

There’s plenty to go along, folks. However, some interesting data can be accrued from all the stats that Keighley posted about The Game Awards 2022. The most important is that the show Trended #1 worldwide, including all the Top 5 worldwide trends. Geoff Keighley’s tweet also stated that the show hit a viewership milestone. — Geoff Keighley (@geoffkeighley) December 16, 2022 Another interesting fact about The Game Awards was that the Steam Deck giveaway that happened on the aforementioned platform saw over 9....

December 5, 2022 · 2 min · 304 words · John Riche

The Legend Of Zelda Ocarina Of Time Unreal Engine 5 Remake Looks Stunning In New Video Supports Lumen Nvidia Dlss

Among these remakes is the one created by CryZENx in Unreal Engine 4. The developer now ported their remake to Unreal Engine 5, complete with Lumen and NVIDIA DLSS support, and the end result looks great, as showcased in the video below. The Legend Of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Unreal Engine 5 Temple of Time demo is also available for download, but only for Patreon supporters. You can learn more about the project by heading here....

December 5, 2022 · 1 min · 164 words · Mary Paradis

The Sims 4 Finally Going Free To Play Current Owners And Ea Play Members Get Some Dlc

“We’ve welcomed millions of players to The Sims and watched in awe as they unleashed their imaginations, discovered and connected with ideas, experiences and versions of themselves, both in-game and real life. Our community has continued to inspire us with the billions of unique Sims they’ve created, the countless stories they’ve told, and the remarkable builds they’ve designed. We’re excited to continue to welcome in more players than ever to create new stories, and explore without boundaries....

December 5, 2022 · 2 min · 259 words · Ruth Rosenzweig

The Witcher 3 New Alterverse Mod Introduces New Quests Gameplay Mechanics And More

The Witcher Alterverse mod brings three new quests, Wild Orchad, Cursed Vyzima, and The Devil’s Pit that include new weapons, new enemies, new gameplay mechanics like Teleport Bolt, and NPC partners that will join Geralt in combat if his health falls below 50%, Shades Looters that randomly spawn if the player has more than one trophy in the inventory and more. Three videos have also been shared to showcase the new The Witcher 3 mod....

December 5, 2022 · 2 min · 231 words · Glenn Fallon

Tiny Tina S Wonderlands New Update Adds Fsr 2 0 On Pc

The update notes also include a laundry list of bug fixes and balance tweaks for gear and classes. After its launch on the Epic Games Store (and consoles) earlier this year, Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands is now available on Steam at a discounted price (20% off) until July 7th. The game also received a new DLC called Molten Mirrors, priced at $9.99 individually like the other DLCs or available as part of the Season Pass ($24....

December 5, 2022 · 1 min · 154 words · Brandon Thompson

Total War Warhammer 3 Pc Specs Are Out 120 Gb Of Space Required

As a reminder, Total War: Warhammer 3 is set to launch on PC (Windows, macOS, and Linux) on Thursday, February 17th. The third installment in the acclaimed real-time strategy game series will be available on day one to Game Pass subscribers. Look out for more Total War: Warhammer 3 coverage as we get closer to the launch date. The four Ruinous Powers rule over this place, ever seeking to slip their bonds and engulf the world in a tide of daemonic corruption....

December 5, 2022 · 1 min · 212 words · Vanessa Myers

Total War Warhammer Iii Preview Chaos Coming

Cutting to the point, Total War: Warhammer III is by far the biggest of the Total War: Warhammer trilogy. There are eight factions at launch, each with unique features (two of which I’ll talk about later). These inhabit a map of absolutely massive scale and what seems to be a more story-driven approach than before in the series, rivalling that of Total War Saga: Troy and above that of Total War: Warhammer II....

December 5, 2022 · 5 min · 863 words · Kirk Lovejoy

Toybox 3D Printer Deluxe Bundle Gets A Discount Now For 349 9

Toybox provides thousands of toys in the Toybox catalog or you can create your own designs as you like; it provides unlimited possibilities. As Seen on Shark Tank! 3D print your own toys with access to a massive toy catalog Create your own designs and upload them to the companion app Use with simple one-touch functionality Receive 8 colors of non-toxic, biodegradable printer food, good for making 100-300 toys...

December 5, 2022 · 1 min · 190 words · Charles Leung

Ufl Fair To Play Football Game Unveiled Described As Fun Competitive Realistic Looking And Responsive

The studio behind it was formed in December 2016 by ex-mobile developers coming from Vizor and Playrix. Over the years, Strikerz Inc. expanded to five regional offices and over 200 employees. UFL was described as a ‘fun, competitive, realistic looking, and responsive’ take on the world of football. In the game, players create their own clubs and make managerial decisions on player transfers, squad formation, and tactics. Additionally, it is also possible to ‘upgrade’ players by growing their skills and training them to play in other positions on the field....

December 5, 2022 · 2 min · 326 words · Loretta Woolfolk

Uncharted Legacy Of Thieves Collection Pc Also Supports Dlss

Naughty Dog, which is working with Iron Galaxy on this port, confirmed a slew of Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection PC features such as: Ultra-Wide support RGB support for Razer Chroma, Chroma Link, and Logitech and Corsair devices Wide range of control options, including keyboard and mouse, DualSense (with haptic feedback and adaptive triggers support), DualShock 4, and other XInput gamepads Reimagined UI Adjustable settings for Texture and Model Quality, Anisotropic Filtering, Shadows, Reflections, and Ambient Occlusion GPU and VRAM detection and management options Auto Pause, Minimize in Background, and Variable Load Speed support AMD FSR 2....

December 5, 2022 · 1 min · 194 words · Myles Rambo

Unity Ceo Deeply Apologizes For Word Choice When Calling Devs Idiots

Unity was already suffering significant backlash for its freshly announced $4.4 billion merger with IronSource due to the latter company being known for distributing malware. Needless to say, Riccitiello’s statement inflamed matters even further, and his first reaction after the interview was published was to call the article clickbait. Over the weekend, though, the Unity CEO delivered a proper apology that you can read in its entirety below. I want to talk about both what I said in the interview and my follow-up tweet....

December 5, 2022 · 3 min · 462 words · Robert Hughes

Unreal Engine 5 Now Available To All Developers Starter Game Lyra Is Also Available

The game engine that had a lot of gorgeous tech demos previously shown has now been confirmed to have the following companies working with it: Some of the highlights include Xbox and PlayStation studios that are currently working on several Unreal Engine 5 games. Some of the companies like CD Projekt RED have previously announced their newest ventures while switching from proprietary engines to Unreal Engine 5 to have a solid basis for their projects....

December 5, 2022 · 2 min · 215 words · Angela Bryson

Valkyrie Profile Lenneth Has Been Trademarked In Australia

As reported by Gematsu, Square Enix recently trademarked the name Lenneth in Australia, hinting at a possible comeback for the classic role-playing game. As the game has been ported to mobile devices back in 2018, it is likely that a new version of Valkyrie Profile: Lenneth could be based on these ports, as opposed to the original release of the PSP remaster, which added very little. Even without a return of Valkyrie Profile: Lenneth, the series is still alive, as a new entry in the series, called Valkyrie Elysium, is currently in development for PC and PlayStation consoles....

December 5, 2022 · 2 min · 228 words · Erica Petterson

Wayfinder Is An Online Arpg From Airship Syndicate Pc Playtest Due Next Week Amd Partnership Confirmed

The fantasy world of Evenor is being slowly consumed by a mysterious force called the Gloom. However, the Gloom is eventually used to resurrect fallen heroes, the titular Wayfinders. The game is character-based, so players will choose between a selection of heroes (six at launch). ● CONTROL THE CHAOS: Customize every play experience by stepping through adoorway of endless action with the help of a mysterious device known as a GloomDagger....

December 5, 2022 · 2 min · 360 words · Alice Mendoza

Wild Hearts Hands On Preview Hunting The Forces Of Nature

The Toukiden series has been left dormant for a good while now, suggesting that Koei Tecmo and Omega Force were done with the hunting genre, but that wasn’t the case, as the two Japanese companies have been working together with Electronic Arts on Wild Hearts, a game that has a serious shot at becoming as popular as the latest entries in the Monster Hunter series, thanks to a more accessible action-oriented experience and some exciting gameplay mechanics....

December 5, 2022 · 5 min · 1032 words · Dorothea Sylvester

Windows 10 Kb5011543 Released With Search Highlights

This release brings a lot of fixes for the OS, but its main focus is on the new Search Highlights feature, which we have discussed briefly down below. Additionally, the Search Highlights feature was also recently introduced to the Dev channel in Windows 11 Preview Build 22572. This update ensures us that the feature will be released in the upcoming stable channel releases, as Microsoft has already named the upcoming releases “Windows 11 22H2....

December 5, 2022 · 6 min · 1090 words · Marsha Rhodes