Battlefield 6 drops ray tracing to prioritize performance at launch
EA bets on performance to increase compatibility with mainstream hardware
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Performance woes in Unreal Engine 5 games are developers' fault, says Tim Sweeney
Epic founder says game studios are using Unreal Engine wrong
In a nutshell: Unreal Engine powers some of the world's biggest games, but its reputation has taken a hit as several high-profile releases stumble with performance issues. Epic CEO Tim Sweeney argues the problem isn't the technology itself – it's how developers are using it. His comments cut to the core of an ongoing debate about whether today's development struggles stem from engines, hardware, or studio practices – and how much responsibility Epic should bear in addressing them.
Microsoft set to improve PC gaming with advanced shader delivery, up to 85% faster game starts
No more "compiling shaders"
The Best PC Monitors - 2025 Update: Productivity, Creative Work, and Top Enthusiast Picks
PC monitors for work and creativity now boast bigger screens, sharper resolutions, and more ports at better prices. Here are the best, from budget gems to 4K giants.
Unreal Engine ray tracing stuttering in AMD RDNA 4 GPUs linked to Nvidia-optimized game code
Some games are "optimized" to run on Nvidia GPUs, but AMD's bugs aren't helping
Before Nvidia, founder and CEO Jensen Huang designed microprocessors for...
On his 30th birthday in 1993, Jensen Huang co-founded Nvidia.
Blender is going beyond mouse and keyboard with a new touch-friendly interface for tablets
Adapting 3D modeling to tablets and mobile
Asus announces ProArt Display PA32QCV, a $1,299 6K monitor with pro-grade features
A more affordable professional monitor for content creators
Blender 4.5 launches with major performance improvements
Blender 4.5 introduces GPU-accelerated shader compilation, faster simulations, and full Vulkan support. Key updates include expanded Geometry Nodes tools, enhanced GPU compositor performance, improved UV editing, and broader import/export compatibility.
Nvidia DLSS 4 at 4K, 1440p, and 1080p: Which Preset is Right for You?
Is DLSS 4 Quality mode still the best choice? We put all three presets to the test at 4K, 1440p, and 1080p to see how Balanced and Performance modes stack up. The results may surprise you.
AMD demo shows procedural generation slashing VRAM use from 35 GB to just 51 KB
Like Nvidia, AMD is trying to offload tasks from memory to the GPU
Neural Texture Compression demo shows it can do wonders for VRAM usage
Could this novel technique reshape the future of PC gaming?
Unreal Engine 5.6 improves performance, animation tools, and MetaHuman integration
Unreal Engine 5.6 brings significant upgrades that empower developers to create high-fidelity open worlds. Key enhancements include smoother 60 FPS gameplay, optimized Lumen global illumination, a new fast geometry streaming plugin, upgraded animation tools, and full in-engine MetaHuman creation.
Nvidia GeForce driver adds DLSS 4 optimizations for Doom: The Dark Ages
Nvidia's GeForce Graphics Driver version 576.40 includes DLSS 4 optimizations for Doom: The Dark Ages and New World: Aeternum. The update also introduces several fixes for the RTX 50 series GPUs.
Nvidia's Zorah RTX neural rendering tech demo available for download
You can download and push your own hardware to the limits to run Nvidia's Zorah tech demo. The hefty 108 GB download is an Unreal Engine 5 project showcasing real-time neural rendering, path tracing, and advanced geometry on RTX 50-class hardware.
Nvidia open-sources PhysX engine, including GPU kernel code
Resourceful developers can now port the technology to multi-core CPUs or competing GPUs
Samsung's latest Odyssey gaming monitor features glasses-free 3D, now available for pre-order
Also a new budget 49" ultrawide offering and a ViewFinity productivity 4K display
AMD FSR 4 is Very Impressive: 1440p Upscaling Tested
AMD's FSR 4 aims to close the gap with DLSS, bringing AI-powered upscaling to Radeon GPUs. With 1440p gaming in focus, can FSR 4 match or surpass Nvidia's DLSS? We analyze its image quality and performance.
DLSS 4 Upscaling at 4K is Actually Pretty Amazing
The most interesting side of Nvidia's new RTX 50 series is not the GPUs themselves, not even close, it's DLSS 4 upscaling that steals the spotlight with a new AI model and much improved image quality.
Nvidia's new texture compression tech slashes VRAM usage by up to 95%
Neural networks can apparently work wonders in reducing VRAM requirements for real-time graphics
Nvidia DLSS 4 Ray Reconstruction Analysis: Fixing Ugly Ray Tracing Noise
Nvidia's DLSS 4 Ray Reconstruction tackles the issue of image noise with ray tracing. By improving stability and texture preservation, it minimizes the visual trade-offs and makes ray tracing look far better.
A Review of Nvidia's DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation
Multi Frame Generation is one of the standout features in DLSS 4 and the new Nvidia RTX 50 series GPUs. This review dives into its performance, image quality, and whether it's truly worth upgrading for.
AMD FSR 4 integration could be a simple drop-in upgrade for current FSR 3.1 games
A simple DLL swap and you're done
Havok shares first physics engine tech demo in 10 years
Havok hasn't forgotten about physics
Blockbench is a versatile modeling tool for 3D artists and Minecraft mod creators
Blockbench is a voxel-based 3D modeling tool with texture painting, keyframe animation, plugin support, and Minecraft-compatible exports, widely used for creating Minecraft mods and add-ons.