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The news:

 

1-Sales/competitions

• Steam has a Sonic franchise sale http://store.steampowered.com/sale/sonic/
• Win a Fallout 4 Steam key and Collector's Box prizes http://www.pcgamer.com/win-a-fallout-4-steam-key-and-collectors-box-prizes/

 

2-Hardware

JEDEC Announces Publication of GDDR5X Graphics Memory Standard

http://www.techpowerup.com/219436/jedec-announces-publication-of-gddr5x-graphics-memory-standard.html

"Derived from the widely adopted GDDR5 SGRAM JEDEC standard, GDDR5X specifies key elements related to the design and operability of memory chips for applications requiring very high memory bandwidth. With the intent to address the needs of high-performance applications demanding ever higher data rates, GDDR5X is targeting data rates of 10 to 14 Gb/s, a 2X increase over GDDR5. In order to allow a smooth transition from GDDR5, GDDR5X utilizes the same, proven pseudo open drain (POD) signaling as GDDR5."

>>I guess that's the memory that the new non-HBM cards will have.

 

3-Gaming News

RISE OF THE TOMB RAIDER – TWO NEW SCREENSHOTS RELEASED, GTX970 RECOMMENDED FOR HIGH SETTINGS & 60FPS

http://www.dsogaming.com/news/rise-of-the-tomb-raider-two-new-screenshots-released-gtx970-recommended-for-high-settings-at-60fps/

Square Enix has released two new screenshots for the PC version of Rise of the Tomb Raider. Rise of the Tomb Raider releases on January 28th and while Square Enix has not revealed the game’s recommended specs, NVIDIA has revealed the GPUs that will be required in order to enjoy the title with 60fps average at High settings.

 

SPACE HULK: DEATHWING – FPS POWERED BY UNREAL ENGINE 4 – GETS NEW BEAUTIFUL SCREENSHOTS

http://www.dsogaming.com/screenshot-news/space-hulk-deathwing-fps-powered-by-unreal-engine-4-gets-new-beautiful-screenshots/

Focus Home Interactive has released a new set of screenshots for Space Hulk: Deathwing, the first-person shooter by Streum On Studio set in Games Workshop’s famous Warhammer 40,000 universe, showcasing a few of its mammoth ship interiors. Space Hulk: Deathwing is planned for a 2016 release.

 

THE SOLUS PROJECT – FIRST DEVELOPER VIDEO INTRODUCES PLAYERS TO THE GAME

http://www.dsogaming.com/videotrailer-news/the-solus-project-first-developer-video-introduces-players-to-the-game/

Grip Games has released the first developer video for its upcoming title, The Solus Project. The Solus Project is a first-person survival adventure game, set on a deserted alien planet.

>>Watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PnKog-0hkOg

 

HITMAN’S ENGINE ALREADY SUPPORTS DX12 FEATURES

http://www.dsogaming.com/news/hitmans-engine-already-supports-dx12-features/

It appears that more and more developers are implementing DX12 support in their engines, and the next one in line is IO Interactive. According to GDC 2016’s schedule, IO Interactive will hold a session in which it will talk about rendering HITMAN with DX12.

 

DOOM – NEW BEAUTIFUL SCREENSHOTS UNVEILED, SHOWCASING SOME OF THE ENEMIES

http://www.dsogaming.com/screenshot-news/doom-new-beautiful-screenshots-unveiled-showcasing-some-of-the-enemies/

Bethesda has released (via PCGames)a new set of beautiful screenshots for DOOM. DOOM is powered by the id Tech 6 Engine, and these latest screenshots give us a glimpse at some of the enemies that will be featured in it (and yes, that big bad-ass is the new Baron of Hell).

 

TOM CLANCY’S THE DIVISION – TWO NEW 4K SCREENSHOTS RELEASED FROM THE PC VERSION

http://www.dsogaming.com/screenshot-news/tom-clancys-the-division-two-new-4k-screenshots-released-from-the-pc-version/

Ubisoft has just revealed two new screenshots from the PC version of The Division in glorious 4K resolution. In addition, the French company confirmed the rumoured PC requirements, and claimed that the PC version won’t be a mere console port.