Steam has launched its NEXT FEST.

Check it out, you may find a demo you want to try or discover a new game you didn't know about

Could it simply be that the 3070 is MAX-Q and the 3060 Max-P? After all, the Intel system seems to be pulling a lot more power going by the very elaborate cooling yet much higher noise level and it drains the battery faster.

Also, could the CPU be some limiter here in some tests? The 5900HS has it's Power limit at least 10W lower than the 11900H and the CPU has the same amount of heatpipes as the GPU does.

It almost seems like you want AMD to be bad here.

According to Asus website:

I'm pumped, bagged a 3080 FE. Screw AIB prices.

Should check out the Razer 14.

Woah how did you score that unicorn? :oo grats!

He did it thanks to a four Leaf Clover. It's impossible to do it without one.

Congrats, Matt!

The news:

SALES /PLAYER COUNT & DEALS

Good news, guys, after giving away the game Hellpoint, now GOG is giving away Absolute Drift during the next 46 hours. If you didn't get it when the Epic Store gave it away for free last year, you can claim it now: https://www.gog.com/game/absolute_drift

Steam has two new daily deals:

• ALTF4, still in Early Access, is 30% off: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1137460/ALTF4/
• And Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion is also 30% off: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1205450/Turnip_Boy_Commits_Tax_Evasion/

There's a new Humble Bundle: the UK Games Collective, with up to 8 games to get during the next 13 days: https://www.humblebundle.com/games/uk-games-collective

Fanatical has nothing new... well, nothing when it comes to games. To celebrate the World Music Day, they are giving away a music bundle for free: https://www.fanatical.com/en/bundle/world-music-day-free-giveaway

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GAMING NEWS

Latest in-engine trailer for F1 2021 highlights its main features
https://www.dsogaming.com/videotrailer-news/latest-in-engine-trailer-for-f1-2021-highlights-its-main-features/
EA and Codemasters released today a new trailer for F1 2021 that highlights its main features. Offering players a new narrative-driven feature, Braking Point, F1 2021 will alos come with new dynamic options.

First screenshots for the Pirates of the Caribbean free DLC of Sea of Thieves
https://www.dsogaming.com/screenshot-news/first-screenshots-for-the-pirates-of-the-caribbean-free-dlc-of-sea-of-thieves/
At E3 2021, Microsoft announced that Sea of Thieves will get a Pirates of the Caribbean free DLC, called Sea of Thieves: A Pirate’s Life. As its title suggests, this DLC will bring characters and ships from Disney’s IP to Rare’s game. And today, Microsoft shared the first screenshots from it.

Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy and Humankind will be using Denuvo
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/marvels-guardians-of-the-galaxy-and-humankind-will-be-using-denuvo/
Square Enix has launched the Steam store page for Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy, confirming that the game will be using the Denuvo anti-tamper tech. Similarly, SEGA updated the page for Humankind as the game will be also using Denuvo.

Bright Memory Infinite gets an amazing new gameplay trailer
https://www.dsogaming.com/videotrailer-news/bright-memory-infinite-gets-an-amazing-new-gameplay-trailer/
Gamespot has released an amazing new gameplay trailer for Bright Memory Infinite. This short gameplay trailer showcases some of the game’s destructible environments, some driving sequences and a lot of action.

First gameplay trailer released for Smalland
https://www.dsogaming.com/videotrailer-news/first-gameplay-trailer-released-for-smalland/
Merge Games has revealed the first official gameplay trailer for their open-world, survival, online multiplayer, adventure game SMALLAND. In addition, Merge announced that Smalland will be releasing on both Steam and Epic Games Store.

Brand new extended gameplay trailer released for Boundary
https://www.dsogaming.com/videotrailer-news/extended-gameplay-trailer-released-for-boundary/
Gamespot has released a new gameplay trailer for the upcoming multiplayer tactical space-based shooter, Boundary. This trailer gives us our first look at the game’s detailed customization system and some thrilling team deathmatch gameplay.

Rainbow Six Siege uses DLSS 2.2, DLL can be used in older games to reduce artifacts
https://www.dsogaming.com/pc-performance-analyses/rainbow-six-siege-uses-dlss-2-2-dll-can-be-used-in-older-games-to-reduce-artifacts/
A few days ago, NVIDIA released the DLSS patch for Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege. According to numerous reports, that DLSS implementation is great and way better than other DLSS 2.0 games. Thus, some gamers decided to take a look at the DLL file of DLSS and discovered that Rainbow Six Siege uses a new version of DLSS, DLSS 2.2.

Far Cry 6 and Resident Evil Village will reportedly support AMD’s FidelityFX Super Resolution
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/far-cry-6-and-resident-evil-village-will-reportedly-support-amds-fidelityfx-super-resolution/
AMD will officially release FidelityFX Super Resolution on June 22nd, and it appears that the list of the game that will support it has been leaked.
>> It's not a long list, but it will grow sonn with another dozen games.

Cyberpunk 2077 Patch 1.23 released, full patch notes revealed
https://www.dsogaming.com/patches/cyberpunk-2077-patch-1-23-released-full-patch-notes-revealed/
CD Projekt RED has released Patch 1.23 for Cyberpunk 2077. In addition, the team revealed its full release notes, detailing all the improvements, fixes and changes that it has made.

STALKER 2 vs Stalker: Clear Sky Graphics Comparison Video
https://www.dsogaming.com/pc-performance-analyses/stalker-2-vs-stalker-clear-sky-graphics-comparison-video/
YouTube’s ‘Candyland’ has shared a graphics comparison video between STALKER 2 and Stalker: Clear Sky. Candyland tried to use similar scenes in this comparison, therefore this video will give you an idea of STALKER 2’s graphical improvements.

Congrats dude! You got the holy grail of GPUs!

It is a pretty impressive machine but a bit too small for me.

My two main considerations right now are the Lenovo Legion 7 16 inch with a 5900HX + 3080 16GB or Dell Alienware X17 i7 11800 + 3080 16GB

https://www.notebookcheck.net/Lenovo-Legion-7-16ACH-in-review-Gaming-powerhouse-with-good-16-10-display.545205.0.html

https://www.dell.com/en-ca/gaming/alienware-laptops

The Lenovo looks to be the best value while providing crazy performance and 7 hours of battery life and 400 nits 1440p "HDR" screen but I think it looks quite bland design wise. X17 looks quite good design wise imo and has the additional features like gen 4 ssds but I get the feeling the battery life is gonna suck as it's Intel i7 11800 + Nvidia 3080 16GB. If it's only an hour difference, then I might pick the Alienware assuming the price isn't horrid after discounts. But if it's a big difference in battery life, then I'll probably go with the Lenovo.

The news, part two:

Halo: The Master Chief Collection finally shows the aliens some love
https://www.pcgamer.com/uk/halo-the-master-chief-collection-finally-shows-the-aliens-some-love/
Next week, Halo: The Master Chief Collection is putting a long-overdue spotlight on the Sangheili, with new alien armours and a rainbow of energy sword colours arriving with Season 7: Elite.

Todd Howard says focusing on fewer platforms will mean better games
https://www.pcgamer.com/uk/todd-howard-says-focusing-on-fewer-platforms-will-mean-better-games/
Now that Bethesda is part of the Microsoft family and Starfield will be released exclusively on PC and Xbox, Todd Howard spoke to the Telegraph about what that means from a development standpoint. "By focusing on those platforms, you really get to lean in a lot on making it the best it can be for those systems,” he said. That isn't unreasonable, as developing for PC and Xbox means the team won't have to make sure their game adapts to Playstation hardware, although Howard doesn't specifically mention Sony's console with the statement.
>> I don't know if they'll be better or not, but they *may* be less buggy.

Arma 3's newest DLC simulates a Cold War clash in Czechoslovakia
https://www.pcgamer.com/uk/arma-3s-newest-dlc-simulates-a-cold-war-clash-in-czechoslovakia/
In April, Arma 3 went to Vietnam with the S.O.G. Prairie Fire DLC that added a range of new weapons and vehicles from the era as well as a new map based on a fictionalized version of the Vietnam War's entire area of operations. New DLC released today, CSLA Iron Curtain, also takes players back into the past, but not quite as far and in an entirely different region: The 1980s border between Czechoslovakia and the Federal Republic of Germany.

Facebook to start testing ads in Oculus games
https://www.pcgamer.com/uk/facebook-to-start-testing-ads-in-oculus-games/
Facebook is planning to begin sticking ads in Oculus Quest games and apps within a few weeks, using data pulled from users' Facebook profiles. Facebook detailed its plans in a blog post, saying that in-headset ads are "a key part of ensuring we’re creating a self-sustaining platform."
>> Another good reason to stay the hell away from Oculus.

Future Call of Duty: Warzone patch will make 'sweeping balance changes' to weapons and TTK
https://www.pcgamer.com/uk/future-call-of-duty-warzone-patch-will-make-sweeping-balance-changes-to-weapons-and-ttk/
The latest patch notes for Call of Duty: Warzone Season 4 are up, noting the addition of a new limited-time event called Ground Fall, the Verdansk Resurgence Mini mode, Verdansk's new "Red Doors" (rumored to be a new fast-travel system), eight new LGBTQIA+ Pride flag Calling Cards, and a dirt bike.

Five Nights at Freddy's creator retires amid controversy over political donations
https://www.pcgamer.com/uk/five-nights-at-freddys-creator-retires-amid-controversy-over-political-donations/
Scott Cawthon has announced that he is retiring, and will no longer work on the popular Five Nights at Freddy's games, a series he began seven years ago. On his website Cawthon wrote, "I've had a blessed, fulfilling, and rich career. I've been shown great kindness and I've tried to show great kindness in return. I've tried to make some good games (let the debate ensue), and I've witnessed the creation of possibly the most creative and talented fanbase on the planet."

Loop Hero's 1.1 update adds mid-game saves and a fast-forward button
https://www.pcgamer.com/uk/loop-heros-11-update-adds-mid-game-saves-and-a-fast-forward-button/
Charming micro-RPG Loop Hero's first major update is here, and will finally let you save your progress in the middle of a run.
Dropping on Steam earlier this week, Update 1.1 arrives with several quality-of-life fixes to better manage your recursive roguelike runs. On top of the ability to save mid-run, a new speed up option lets you fast-forward expeditions at 4x speed, and play battles at a brisk 2.5x speed.

The demons in this Doom dating game are more kissable than killable
https://www.pcgamer.com/uk/the-demons-in-this-doom-dating-game-are-more-kissable-than-killable/
Snarling space marines aren't the only problem a hapless zombie has to deal with these days. After all, it's the Icon of Sin festival tomorrow, and you don't even have a date! Can you woo the demon of your dreams, or will Cyberdemon and his Hell Knight goons bully you out of this unholy high school party?
Released last week and brought to our attention by Waypoint, David Cooper's Doomed Love is a charming visual novel set in the blood 'n' guts underworld of Doom. With the Doomguy nowhere to be seen, you'll be busy trying to win the unbeating hearts of four utterly lovable demons.