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This free utility lets you update DLSS, FSR, and XeSS upscaling DLLs in one click

DLSS Swapper lets you download, manage, and swap DLL files to upgrade or downgrade DLSS versions without requiring a game update. Starting with version 1.1, the tool also supports AMD FSR and Intel XeSS.

By Ivan Franco, January 27, 2025, 4:53 PM

Gaming Hardware

Modder turns Steam Deck handheld into a screen-free, controller-less mini PC

A handheld with an identity crisis

By Shawn Knight, January 27, 2025, 12:45 PM 12 comments

Tech Culture Gaming

A new Resident Evil movie is in development from the writer-director of Barbarian

Going back to its horror roots

By Rob Thubron, January 27, 2025, 11:33 AM

Gaming Software

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

By Zo Ahmed, January 27, 2025, 10:18 AM 10 comments

Gaming Industry

Physical game sales have halved since 2021, down 85% from peak

But physical games could experience a boost this year

By Rob Thubron, January 27, 2025, 9:22 AM 30 comments

Gaming Tech Culture

Developer creates a subpixel version of Snake that requires a microscope to play

Impressive if impractical

By Rob Thubron, January 27, 2025, 5:19 AM

Most Anticipated PC Games of 2025

FEATURE By Rob Thubron, January 26, 2025, 6:32 AM TechSpot Gaming

From iconic revivals to ambitious debuts, 2025 is poised to redefine PC gaming with stunning visuals and bold new titles. Here's our list of the year's most highly anticipated games.

Gaming Industry

EA shares take a 20% hit after Dragon Age and FC 25 figures disappoint

EA is struggling to replace FIFA

By Shawn Knight, January 24, 2025, 2:40 PM 26 comments

Gaming Tech Culture

John Carmack developed Doom's engine during a 28-hour coding marathon

How one grueling coding marathon changed gaming and tech forever

A true gaming pioneer Doom is one of the most successful and influential video games ever created, and John Carmack was the lead programmer behind this groundbreaking project. Carmack went above and beyond to bring Doom to life, finalizing its code during a grueling coding marathon that few could endure.

Full story By Alfonso Maruccia, January 24, 2025, 1:32 PM 11 comments

Drivers Gaming

AMD and Intel new graphics drivers optimize Final Fantasy VII Rebirth

Intel has rolled out new beta Arc GPU drivers, introducing "Game On" optimizations for Final Fantasy VII Rebirth. Similarly, AMD has launched new Adrenalin Radeon beta drivers, providing support for Final Fantasy VII Rebirth and the upcoming PC release of Marvel's Spider-Man 2.

By Ivan Franco, January 24, 2025, 12:46 PM

Gaming Hardware

Assassin's Creed Shadows' final PC specs suggest ray tracing and upscaling are the new standard

The use of ray tracing is not optional

What just happened? You might not care much about ray tracing, but video game makers certainly do. The final PC requirements for Assassin's Creed Shadows have arrived, and, much like Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, turning off ray tracing effects isn't an option. Also, the given resolutions are specified as "using dynamic resolution and upscaling."

Full story By Rob Thubron, January 24, 2025, 6:14 AM 23 comments

Gaming Microsoft

Doom: The Dark Ages gameplay details, release date, and system requirements revealed

Hardware-accelerated ray tracing and NVMe storage required

Highly anticipated: As Bethesda and id Software start the final hype cycle before the launch of Doom: The Dark Ages on May 15, the official PC system requirements reveal that ray tracing, a once-optional feature that dramatically reduces frame rates, is increasingly becoming mandatory in major game releases. Notably, the game also requires an NVMe SSD.

Full story By Daniel Sims, January 24, 2025, 5:13 AM

Gaming Industry

Game devs are flocking to PC, leaving consoles behind, according to GDC survey

The rising popularity of Valve's Steam Deck is one reason

By Skye Jacobs, January 23, 2025, 10:07 AM

Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 Review

FEATURE By Steven Walton, January 23, 2025, 9:00 AM TechSpot Hardware

Nvidia's GeForce RTX 5090 is here, bringing next-gen power with a $2,000 price tag. Featuring a 23% larger die, 33% more cores, and blazing-fast GDDR7 memory, it's built to dominate – but is it worth it?

Gaming Industry

EA says Dragon Age: The Veilguard performed half as well as they expected

Not a massive surprise

By Rob Thubron, January 23, 2025, 5:16 AM 13 comments

Software Gaming

Xiaomi WinPlay brings Windows gaming support to HyperOS tablets

Xiaomi claims its virtualization layer has minimal performance impact

By Alfonso Maruccia, January 22, 2025, 2:52 PM

Gaming Software

Steam update brings game recording fixes, improved game updates

Valve just released a new Steam client which fixes a laundry list of bugs including game recording issues in Linux and macOS. Improvements in dropdown menus, game updates, and library asset loading times, enhancing the overall user experience.

By Erik Orejuela, January 22, 2025, 11:08 AM

Hardware Gaming

AMD admits the Ryzen 9 9950X3D may not be faster than the 9800X3D in gaming

The 9800X3D is still the best value gaming processor

By Kishalaya Kundu, January 22, 2025, 10:34 AM 14 comments

Software Download of the Week

Microsoft Edge's 'Game Assist' lets you browse the web without leaving your game

The Game Assist feature in the Edge browser enables you to watch videos or browse the web while playing your favorite game. Initially a beta feature, Game Assist is now available to all in the stable release of Microsoft Edge.

By Ivan Franco, January 21, 2025, 8:50 PM

Gaming Hardware

PlayStation 6 chip design is nearing completion as Sony and AMD partnership forges ahead

AMD Zen 6 and 3D V-Cache could power the next generation of PlayStation

By Alfonso Maruccia, January 21, 2025, 4:23 PM 25 comments

Gaming Software

Havok shares first physics engine tech demo in 10 years

Havok hasn't forgotten about physics

By Shawn Knight, January 21, 2025, 3:13 PM 15 comments

Hardware Gaming

AMD confirms Radeon RX 9000 graphics cards will launch in March

Pricing and hardware specs yet to be confirmed

By Kishalaya Kundu, January 21, 2025, 9:06 AM 25 comments

Tech Culture Gaming

Study finds cracking protections in 712 vintage games took 628 years

Research highlights challenges of circumventing obsolete game security

By Skye Jacobs, January 21, 2025, 7:43 AM 7 comments

Gaming The Web

Most GeForce Now subscription tiers currently unavailable, Nvidia says due to overwhelming demand

The company is prioritizing existing users as it struggles with capacity

By Skye Jacobs, January 21, 2025, 6:16 AM 9 comments

Download of the Week Gaming

EA announces Origin end of support, urges users to transition to the EA app

EA has announced that Origin will shut down on April 17, 2025, following Microsoft's decision to discontinue support for 32-bit software. Users must upgrade to the EA app to maintain access to their accounts and games, with no need to redownload titles.

By Ivan Franco, January 20, 2025, 12:08 PM