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vivster said:
Bofferbrauer2 said:

I think that applies to most regulars here in this thread. Consoles simply have limitations that make it impossible to really compete with PC, especially outside of the launch window.

In this case it's not about the limitations. It's about console developers' unwillingness to sacrifice visual fidelity for performance. The consoles are plenty strong to deliver solid 60fps on 4K, but developers refuse to go there or even give the option of a performance mode. It's the same thing from the last two gens where consoles had plenty power to run all games on 1080p60, but developers opted to not go there. And why would they, when they have a rabid fanbase of people who don't even know how it is to have more. Console developers live in luxury and they won't give it up.

That why it was so easy to predict that games wouldn't run at 60fps, no matter how fast the consoles will be.

Consoles have *always* been capable of delivering 60fps experience, which is why pretty much every console has 60fps games.

3rd Gen:
Nintendo: Megaman.
Sega Master System: Sonic.

4th Gen:
Super Nintendo: Super Mario All Stars.
Sega Genesis/Mega Drive: Sonic.

5th Gen:
Nintendo 64: had F-Zero-X at 60fps
Playstation 1: Ridge Racer R4 at 60fps.
Sega Saturn: Virtua Fighter.

6th Gen:
Playstation 2: Soul Calibur.
Gamecube: Metroid Prime.
Xbox: Ninja Gaiden Black.
Sega Dreamcast: Daytona USA.

7th Gen:
Xbox 360: Forza.
Wii: Super Mario Galaxy.
Playstation 3: Gran Turismo.

8th Gen:
Wii U: Tekken.
Xbox One: Halo 5.
Playstation 4: Battlefield.

9th Gen:
Nintendo Switch: Smash Brothers.
Xbox Series X:
Playstation 5:

One thing is for sure though... The most powerful console, which can have that "power" easily extracted, tends to have the most 60fps games.

But despite the current consoles being millions of times more capable than the NES... They are not guaranteed to get more 60fps games, it's entirely down to developers and what their goals are.

As always, if you want a higher chance of having your games operate at 0fps, the PC is where it has always been at, will always be at... Unless developers make a hard engine decision to lock the engine at 30. (Thankfully that is the very very very rare exception!)



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Chazore said:
Bofferbrauer2 said:

At that clock speed for instance, the XSX GPU would be at 15 TF, which is nothing to sneeze at, and a full 64CU GPU at that speed certainly could also threaten Ampere.

Do you think XSX is going to be a far bigger threat to an unreleased GPU line?. I dunno, I'm finding that a bit hard to believe. For the longest time, PC's have managed to outpace console performance, even out the gate, albeit a years time if not 2. I just don't expect the gap to suddenly widen from the console side to PC.

That was an answer to Yuri thinking the GPU of the XSX would be representative for AMD's next gen in terms of performance, and I just pointed out that the PS5 has the same technology inside, but clocked 400 Mhz higher. As a result, taking the clock speeds of the XSX as basis for the RDNA2 performance is a sketchy move to me and should be taking the PS5 clock speed instead as basis since that's much more probable to be around the clock speed of RDNA2 GPUs. And at that clock speed, a big RDNA2 PC GPU should easily outclass a 2080Ti and could be very competitive to the next-gen 3080Ti. 

Captain_Yuri said:
Bofferbrauer2 said:

I do think that's a pretty faulty comparison.

The reason? Microsoft has asked for severely clocked down GPU parts to address potential heat issues, RROD anyone? On the other hand, the GPU in the PS5 is much smaller, but also runs at much higher speed. Since both are the same architecture, you should at the very least take the XSX GPU and take the PS5 clock speed to determine potential raw performance of a big(ish) RDNA2. At that clock speed for instance, the XSX GPU would be at 15 TF, which is nothing to sneeze at, and a full 64CU GPU at that speed certainly could also threaten Ampere.

"severely clocked down GPU parts"

Do we know this for sure cause I wouldn't call 1.825GHz severely clocked down. If anything, it's a pretty good base clock. But we will see how it performs since increasing the frequency might sound great on paper but the performance you get back isn't proportional.

When the PS5 is over 400Mhz faster, then 1825 Mhz sound more like a mobile version than base clock. I expect the base clock to be closer to 2 Ghz then just 1825 Mhz, 1900 sounds more like the minimum base clock to me.



EricHiggin said:

Looks like with the 3000 series they also upgraded Jensen's sense of humor.

I got a good laugh out of this, but as soon as the clip was over I thought to myself, if he had been wearing his leather jacket, with an apron over top of it, now that would have been the icing on the cake!

Your Moe pic here is just so spot on!

I'm not gonna lie, but I miss the old Jensen:

Dude was ripped af back then. 



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Bofferbrauer2 said:

Captain_Yuri said:

"severely clocked down GPU parts"

Do we know this for sure cause I wouldn't call 1.825GHz severely clocked down. If anything, it's a pretty good base clock. But we will see how it performs since increasing the frequency might sound great on paper but the performance you get back isn't proportional.

When the PS5 is over 400Mhz faster, then 1825 Mhz sound more like a mobile version than base clock. I expect the base clock to be closer to 2 Ghz then just 1825 Mhz, 1900 sounds more like the minimum base clock to me.

Well if anything, it's the other way around... The Xbox Series X sounds more like the base clock and Ps5 sounds more like it's severely overclocked due to them not expecting the Series X being this powerful. The reasoning is because of Cerny's comments and the issues that the Ps5 has in maintaining that 2.23ghz frequency. In order for the Ps5 to maintain it, the CPU can't be fully underload due to a Power limitation.

Now why would a company design a console that has a power limitation instead of putting in a power supply that can handle both the cpu and gpu at peak load? Probably because they weren't expecting the Series X to be this strong and it's too late to go back at the current phase to redo the powersupply and whatever else would need redesigning. So their best bet was to overclock the GPU which then would have issues like what the ps5 has in terms of Power Delivery.

And not to mention Cerny never told us exactly what the clock would be if both the cpu and gpu are stressed and his interviews have been beating around the bush on the subject.



                  

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Wednesday news:

SALES & DEALS

Get Hypnospace Outlaw, Starbound, and some surprises in the new Humble Indie Bundle
https://www.pcgamer.com/get-hypnospace-outlaw-starbound-and-some-surprises-in-the-new-humble-indie-bundle/
It's been ten years since the Humble Indie Bundle first appeared on the scene with World of Goo, Aquaria, Gish, Lugaru HD, Penumbra: Overture, and Samorost 2. An awful lot has changed since then, including the Humble Bundle itself, which now operates its own fully-fledged digital storefront and has raised $175 million for charity since those humble days.
The Humble Indie Bundles are still around, though, and new one went live today that, as always, begins with a selection of stuff for just $1—in this case, Hotline Miami, Beat Cop, Dustfore DX, and the Humble Wallpaper Pack and coloring pages.
Got more money? Then you get more stuff: Beating the average price will also score you Moonlighter, a 25 percent discount on the Moonlighter: Between Dimensions DLC, Gato Roboto, and more games that will be revealed in a week. And if you go up to $15 or more, you'll add the "'90s internet simulator" Hypnospace Outlaw and Starbound, a sci-fi sandbox survival adventure, to your package.
>> Here's the Indie Bundle 21 link.

GOG has two new deals:

Steam has two new daily deals as well as a new round of Midweek Madness deals:

Fanatical has a new Star Deal: Youtubers Life, 66% off for the next 24 hours: https://www.fanatical.com/en/game/youtubers-life
And the free game with your purchases during the May Madness sale is now The Signal From Tölva.

SOFTWARE & DRIVERS

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MODS/EMULATORS

This mod gives Geralt a dad bod
https://www.pcgamer.com/this-mod-gives-geralt-a-dad-bod/
We're used to our adventurers being completely ripped, cut, jacked—or whatever other term you want to use for someone being lean and muscular. But what about when the adventure is over? The monsters slain, the quests completed, the collectibles collected, every last bit of dialogue wrung out of the world's supporting characters. What then?
It's gotta be hard to keep up that physique, and surely as our hero's frantic pace slows down, so does his metabolism. So, it seems natural that if Geralt of Rivia takes to eating a few extra legs of mutton or a couple extra sweet buns and doesn't immediately burn off those calories by sprinting all over The Continent, he might pack on a few extra pounds here and there.
Enter the Dad Bod Geralt mod for The Witcher 3, by HackerAxe. The Wild Hunt is over, and Geralt has developed a few extra curves. And why the hell not? More heroes should have achievable bodies, if you ask me. If I really started working out and maintained a sensible diet, in a year or two I could probably look almost as good as out-of-shape Geralt does here. Probably. Maybe.

GAMING NEWS

Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 & 2 Remaster coming on September 4th, exclusively on Epic Games Store
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/tony-hawks-pro-skater-1-2-remasters-are-coming-according-to-tony-hawk/
It appears that remasters of the first two Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater are under way. Although Activision has not announced anything yet, Tony Hawk himself has texted some fans, revealing these upcoming remasters.
>> HollyGamer has made a thread about it. Oh, and the trailer and screemshots for the console versions are actually from PC.

Maneater and Yakuza: Like a Dragon will be using the Denuvo anti-tamper tech
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/maneater-and-yakuza-like-a-dragon-will-be-using-the-denuvo-anti-tamper-tech/
Maneater and Yakuza: Like a Dragon are two upcoming PC games that will be using the Denuvo anti-tamper tech. Both SEGA and Tripwire Interactive has confirmed this prior to their release.

Here are some new screenshots from an early cancelled version of Diablo 3
https://www.dsogaming.com/screenshot-news/here-are-some-new-screenshots-from-an-early-cancelled-version-of-diablo-3/
2D/3D artist Oscar Cuesta, former Senior 3D artist at Blizzard North, has shared some new screenshots from an early version of Diablo 3. These screenshots showcase a completely different and darker version of Diablo 3.

Huntdown is a 16-bit pixel art 2D action platformer that is available on the PC
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/huntdown-is-a-16-bit-pixel-art-2d-action-platformer-that-is-available-on-the-pc/
Coffee Stain Publishing and Easy Trigger Games have launched their 80s inspired bounty hunting pixel art action game, Huntdown. Huntdown is a retro platformer playable solo or in local two player co-op. Moreover, the publisher has released the game’s launch trailer that you can find below.
>> It looks quite good.

Here are three new gameplay videos for Amazon’s free to play PvP shooter, Crucible
https://www.dsogaming.com/videotrailer-news/here-are-three-new-gameplay-videos-for-amazons-free-to-play-pvp-shooter-crucible/
Amazon and Relentless Studios have released three gameplay videos for their upcoming free to play PvP shooter, Crucible. These new videos the game modes that players will find in it. These modes are: Heart of the Hives, Alpha Hunters and Harvester Command.

Halo The Master Chief Collection gets a 41.5GB Update, packs numerous improvements, full patch notes
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/halo-the-master-chief-collection-gets-a-41-5gb-update-packs-numerous-improvements-full-patch-notes/
Microsoft and 343 Industries have announced a new massive update for Halo: The Master Chief Collection. This Update will be 41.5GB in size and will bring numerous improvements. Moreover, this patch will add a new spartan customization 3D model viewer for Halo 2 and Halo 2: Anniversary. It will also bring a Theater for Halo 2: Anniversary and Halo: Reach, as well as Weekly Campaign Challenges.
>> And here are some screenshots comparing the original and the Anniversary Remaster versions of Halo 2.

PQube announces a new Pokemon-like game, Nexomon: Extinction
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/pqube-announces-a-new-pokemon-like-game-nexomon-extinction/
PQube and VEWO have announced a new Pokemon-like game, Nexomon: Extinction. Nexomon: Extinction will be coming to the PC this Summer, and below you can find its debut trailer.

PUBG Update 7.2 released on Test Servers, adds Ranked Mode, balances weapons & reworks shotguns
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/pubg-update-7-2-released-on-test-servers-adds-ranked-mode-balances-weapons-reworks-shotguns/
PUBG Corporation has announced that Update 7.2 for PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds is available on Test Servers. This Update adds Ranked Mode, re-balances weapons, reworks shotguns and adds a Jerry Can.

2K Games officially announces Mafia: Trilogy, will be coming on both Steam & Epic Games Store
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/2k-games-officially-announces-mafia-trilogy-will-be-coming-on-both-steam-epic-games-store/
After all those hints and leaked ratings, 2K Games has officially announced Mafia: Trilogy. Although the publisher has not revealed any additional details, it did share a trailer for it that you can find below.



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Wednesday news, part two:

Arnie is coming to Predator: Hunting Grounds
https://www.pcgamer.com/arnie-is-coming-to-predator-hunting-grounds/
The titular alien monster in Predator: Hunting Grounds is already too much of a wimp, Chris thought when he took the asymmetrical multiplayer romp for a spin, and now it's going to be facing its most dangerous foe: Arnold Schwarzenegger.

A trio of Crucible trailers reveal more about the sci-fi shooter's alien world
https://www.pcgamer.com/a-trio-of-crucible-trailers-reveal-more-about-the-sci-fi-shooters-alien-world/
Amazon has released a trio of videos for its upcoming free-to-play shooter, Crucible. The videos outline each of the shooter's three different game modes that take place on Crucible's alien world, explaining what each mode is and what players will have to do to win.

The Culling is making an unexpected return with a baffling business model
https://www.pcgamer.com/the-culling-is-making-an-unexpected-return-with-a-baffling-business-model/
The saga of Xaviant's small-scale battle royale, The Culling, is a twisted, tangled affair that led to not one but two games being killed off. But now it's coming back for some reason, starting on Xbox One this week. A PC version is also in the works.

Larian 'playing around' with Divinity: Original Sin 2, teases June announcements
https://www.pcgamer.com/larian-teases-divinity-announcements-coming-in-june/
Larian Studios is deep into Baldur's Gate 3 right now, and that's a good thing. I'm not sure anyone can bring back that series in a way that will satisfy old CRPGers with hazy, nostalgia-laced memories, but if I had to pick one studio to take a crack at the job it'd probably be Larian.

Riot bans nearly 9,000 Valorant cheaters, warns that this is 'only the beginning'
https://www.pcgamer.com/riot-bans-nearly-9000-valorant-cheaters-warns-that-this-is-only-the-beginning/
Valorant is still in closed beta, but that hasn't stopped cheaters from doing what they do—that is, cheating and spoiling the game for everyone else. Riot's efforts to put a halt to it, primarily through its Vanguard system, have been controversial, primarily because it's a kernel mode driver that loads at boot and is always running, even when you're not playing the game. You can disable it if you like, or uninstall it completely, but you'll need to re-enable or reinstall it if you want to play Valorant.
Controversial or not, the system appears to be working. Riot anti-cheat data engineer Phillip Koskinas said on Twitter today that the studio recently dropped the banhammer on nearly 8,900 Valorant cheaters. It's not known how many people are actually playing in the closed beta, so we have no way to judge the number as a percentage, but even if it's just a tiny fraction of the overall player count, 8,900 fewer cheaters is a step in the right direction.

Assassin's Creed Valhalla will bring back 'social stealth' and wrist blade insta-kills
https://www.pcgamer.com/assassins-creed-valhalla-will-bring-back-social-stealth-and-wrist-blade-insta-kills/
When I think about Assassin's Creed, I envision high-flying ninja types in stylish hoodies gliding effortlessly through crowds, climbing spires, shanking their targets, and then, poof—they're gone, into the night. Times and circumstances will vary, but there's always a distinct element of professionalism to the whole thing. Giant Viking berserkers swinging battleaxes over their heads with two hands, as we saw in the Assassin's Creed Valhalla cinematic, doesn't exactly fit neatly into that perception.
The series has changed a lot over the years, as it's evolved from Altair to Alexios, and so has the hidden blade that assassins wear on their arms and pop like a low-rent Wolverine when they need to wrap things up in a hurry. Recent games have seen its utility reduced somewhat, from a tool of quiet instant kills to just another blade, albeit one you can wear. But Valhalla creative director Ashraf Ismail told Kotaku that its effectiveness as a stealth weapon will be restored in the new game, in part because it will have a perhaps unexpected focus on stealth-based gameplay.

Hearthstone players can claim the Nemsy Necrofizzle hero skin for free this week
https://www.pcgamer.com/hearthstone-players-can-claim-the-nemsy-necrofizzle-hero-skin-for-free-this-week/
Nemsy Necrofizzle is a Warlock hero skin for Hearthstone which was introduced in 2017 and is free for all players—with one catch. The only way to get the skin is to attend and throw down in a Blizzard-approved Fireside Gathering, the live-and-in-person fan meetups. That makes it a relatively rare skin, and thus one of the more sought-after hero skins in the game.
Alas, the COVID-19 pandemic has forced an end to Fireside Gatherings, and that's made it impossible for anyone to get the skin. So for the next week, Blizzard is giving it away to everyone: Just log into Hearthstone by May 19 and it's yours, free and for keeps, and without any of the attendant hassles of actually having to interact with other people.

Gorgeous cyberpunk adventure VirtuaVerse is out today
https://www.pcgamer.com/gorgeous-cyberpunk-adventure-virtuaverse-is-out-today/
Cyberpunk enthusiasts are spoiled at the moment. Between Cloudpunk and the forthcoming Cyberpunk 2077, there's a lot of purple fluorescent lighting to be excited about. Add VirtuaVerse to that list: it's a lushly illustrated point and click adventure set in a grim (but wonderfully lit) future dystopia ruled by artificial intelligence.

Titans get a tiny statue for winning the Destiny 2 Guardian Games
https://www.pcgamer.com/titans-get-a-tiny-statue-for-winning-the-destiny-2-guardian-games/
Destiny 2's inaugural Guardian Games event is over, likely to the relief of players who have been competing over the last three weeks. It was a mess, Tim said, calling it tonally jarring and a big ol' grindfest. One class rose above the rest, determining once and for all, or at least until next year, that Titans are the best Guardians, and everyone else is a scrub.

Play 25 demos in Steam's Indie Celebration
https://www.pcgamer.com/play-25-demos-in-steams-indie-celebration/
The upside of so many events going digital this summer is that we're going to inundated with demos without needing to queue up in hot, crowded convention centres. If you venture onto Steam across the next three days, you'll find plenty of them in the Indie Celebration, curated by Digital Dragons.

Call of Duty: Warzone gets two-step authentication to stem the tide of cheaters
https://www.pcgamer.com/call-of-duty-warzone-gets-two-step-authentication-to-stem-the-tide-of-cheaters/
Call of Duty: Warzone has managed to seduce plenty of players into an endless cycle of dropping and shooting, and with them has come a substantial number of cheaters. Infinity Ward has taken some steps to address this already, and the latest one introduces two-step SMS authentication for new players.



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So Dell upgraded most of their XPS and Alienware lineup. The biggest Sin is the lack of Ryzen otherwise pretty good refreshes all around.

https://wccftech.com/dell-2020-xps-gaming-alienware-consumer-notebook-laptop-lineup-launch/

Also that UE5 demo was fap worthy.

https://gamrconnect.vgchartz.com/thread/242408/unreal-engine-5-announced-ps5-demo/1/



                  

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I couldn't really get much out of that demo since the frame drops below 30 were hurting my eyes.



If you demand respect or gratitude for your volunteer work, you're doing volunteering wrong.

I couldn't help it but once she entered that cave... all I could think of was Tomb Raider .

They even copied the part of her squeezing into a small opening used to hide load times. I wonder if they also used it to load the next part of the demo?



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JEMC said:
I couldn't help it but once she entered that cave... all I could think of was Tomb Raider .

They even copied the part of her squeezing into a small opening used to hide load times. I wonder if they also used it to load the next part of the demo?

"I wonder if they also used it to load the next part of the demo?"

Now that would be lulz worthy!



                  

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