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Sultim_t, who also added ray tracing via path tracing to Half-Life and Serious Sam The First Encounter shared today on their YouTube channel a new video that shows the very first entry in the series created by id Software running with real-time path tracing, achieving visual effects that are as close as possible to actual ray tracing. The video also provides a quick comparison with the vanilla version, which makes the updated visuals look even more impressive....

We have previously reported that the iPhone 14 Pro models will take advantage of iOS 16’s Lock Screen for the Always-On functionality. To give you a better look, check out the concept below that shows how the iPhone 14 Pro will look like running Apple’s forthcoming iOS 16. A New Concept Envisions the iPhone 14 Pro in Midnight Color Running iOS 16 to Give You a Better Look We already have a pretty decent idea of what the iPhone 14 Pro models will look like....

The new video, which has been put together by ElAnalistaDeBits, highlights how the PC version of the game by Kojima Productions is well optimized, featuring slightly faster load times and longer draw distance. The PC version’s max settings are comparable to those used in the PlayStation 5 version running in Quality Mode. As already mentioned, this new Death Stranding Director’s Cut comparison video also shows how the game runs on Steam Deck....

iOS 15.6 and iPadOS 15.6 Final OTA Arrives with Loads of Bug Fixes and Improvements Apple has released the full and final version of iOS 15.6 and iPadOS 15.6. If you have a compatible iPhone and iPad device at hand, you can go right ahead and download the new update immediately. Unlike the updates that have come before this one, this one doesn’t add any new feature to the iPhone and iPad at all....

New options: Added a new Color Grading option in Video settings. Try “Gritty” to make your game look similar to the Dying Light 2 2019 gameplay presentations. Added possibility to toggle Chromatic Aberration (on/off) in Video settings. General improvements: Various graphical improvements, including new screen space ambient occlusion (SSA01 implementation. Various image clarity improvements, including new temporal anti-aliasing (TM) implementation and improved texture filtering. Weapon mods can now increase weapons’ maximum durability....

Needless to say, Elden Ring continues to be a huge success for FromSoftware and Bandai Namco. While creator Hidetaka Miyazaki has already moved to his next project, many more game updates are expected, not to mention DLCs/expansions. Patch 1.06 dropped earlier this month, delivering multiplayer improvements and a load of balance changes. Meanwhile, all sorts of mods have been released or will be released to improve the game in various ways: making it more challenging; adding seamless multiplayer co-op support; adding Virtual Reality support; introducing a Survival mode; adding a D&D-inspired class system; and much, much more....

Surprisingly, Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Is yet to Make the List, Despite Being Announced Earlier Than the Exynos 2200 To stream HD content anywhere, a decent amount of processing power is required, and according to Netflix, the Exynos 2200 fits that profile, which is why it has made its way to the list. To remind you, Samsung’s flagship chipset features an octa-core processor and an Xclipse 920 GPU that is based on AMD’s RDNA2 architecture, so as far as media consumption goes, the SoC will effortlessly handle that task....

Well, while it’s far from a confirmation, Fallout: New Vegas director Josh Sawyer is making the rounds for his new game Pentiment, and in an interview on the Kinda Funny Xcast, he said he could see himself returning to the Fallout universe. “I love Fallout, I love the setting, I could see myself working on it again but you know, we’ll see where the future takes me.” So, if Obsidian did another Fallout, where would it take place?...

Japanese magazine Famitsu confirmed that the iconic Aria di Mezzo Carattere piece will be sung in the soon-to-release remaster in seven languages: Japanese, English, Italian, German, French, Spanish and Korean. In addition, the opera house sequence will receive further visual improvements with the introduction of 3D sequences. 歌唱は日本語・英語・フランス語・イタリア語・ドイツ語・スペイン語・韓国語の7言語を収録#FF6https://t.co/bvwDgkg2zw pic.twitter.com/bZETtAz8R0 — ファミ通.com (@famitsu) February 21, 2022 A short preview of the English version of Aria di Mezzo Carattere can be heard in the Final Fantasy VI Pixel Remaster latest trailer, which you can watch in full below....

Here’s the message from Square Enix that was relayed to users through a tweet on the Final Fantasy VII: The First Soldier official Twitter account. We are regretful to announce that we will be ending service for FINAL FANTASY VII THE FIRST SOLDIER at 07:00 UTC on January 11, 2023. We would like to thank you all for all your support over the past year.https://t.co/XvNOVv2EVs#FF7FS pic.twitter.com/aNVI4iHle4 — FINAL FANTASY VII THE FIRST SOLDIER_EN｜FF7FS (@FFVII_FS_EN) October 12, 2022 As for how the End of Service for Final Fantasy VII: The First Soldier will roll out....

The new video, which has been put together by Cycu1, highlights how lighting has been changed quite a bit for the better in the recent gameplay showcase over the reveal trailer. Other improvements include better reflections and improved details on character models. Forspoken was originally revealed back in 2021 with a 2022 release, but the game by Square Enix and Luminous Productions is among the many that have been delayed to 2023....

New data reveals that Samsung has to pay $670 to make one Galaxy Z Fold 4 unit Fomalhaut Techno Solutions, a company based in Taiwan, provided a breakdown of the component costs for the Galaxy Z Fold 4. The analysis revealed that each of these devices cost Samsung $670 to make, with ITHome reporting that the bill of materials is less than 40 percent of the sales price. Apple, on the other hand, has a material cost of $501 for the iPhone 14 Pro Max, with the figure being 46 percent of the total sales price....

The annual on-site event was canceled for the past two years due to the global pandemic, but as now confirmed by Koelnmesse and the game association, the event will this year take place in both a physical and digital form, running from August 24 through August 28. Additional safety measures will be taken to help prevent COVID-19 infections during the event, including improved admission management, digital queue management, extra-wide aisles, or limited ticket allotments....

So, let’s get started with this week’s GFN games. The nine games that are going to be added to the GeForce NOW library are as follows: Neon Blight (New release on Steam and Epic Games Store) Loopmancer (New release on Steam) Stones Keeper: King Aurelius (New release on Steam, July 14) Wonder Boy: The Dragon’s Trap (New release free on Epic Games Store, July 14) Dead Age 2 (Epic Games Store) Huntdown (Steam) Out There: Oceans of Time (Epic Games Store) Titan Quest Anniversary Edition (Epic Games Store) The Guild 3 (Epic Games Store)...

NVIDIA, creators of the GeForce RTX graphics cards and the GeForce NOW subscription service, are making a special offer for a limited time. If you buy select GeForce RTX 3080, 3080 Ti, 3090, and 3090 Ti desktops, laptops, or GPUs at participating partners, you’ll get a copy of Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered at no additional charge. Enhanced by NVIDIA technology, Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered is equipped with ray-traced effects and support for NVIDIA DLSS....

14" full HD display: Lightweight mobility and remarkable viewing Display Port: Connects 2 full HD displays with other peripheral devices 9-Hour Battery Life: Browse, stream, or game all you want 256GB SSD Storage: Save and store all your essential files in a generous hard disk space Intel Core i5, 2.3 GHz: Multi-task and work in between apps without lagging Model Year: 2016 Refurbished Status: This product is listed with a grade of “A....

You can now buy Speechnow Lifetime Subscription for just $29.99 at a 99% discounted price. AI text-to-speech: Brings static content like eBooks, PDFs, and other documents to life Life-like: Choose from 800+ languages and voices Easy to use: Converts text to speech in just a few steps Any video creation software: Works with Mac iMovie, Lumen, Avid Pro Tools, Ableton, Camtasia, and more Easy export: Exports audio files in MP3, WAV, OGG, and WEB3 format...

We previously reported about how the Pixel Watch is going to cost more than the competition, with the cellular model being at $399.99. Thanks to another source, the price was corroborated, but now, our source has provided us with the price of the Bluetooth/Wi-Fi price, and that model is going to start at $349.99. We are Not Sure Why Google Wants a Premium for Pixel Watch Despite the Tough Competition in the Market The Google Pixel Watch will be available in a Black case with an Obsidian band, Silver/Chalk, and Gold/Hazel....

The Japanese developer confirmed that the next story DLC, which will feature characters that did not show up during the main story like Ramlethal, May, and Baiken, will be released on April 29th. The DLC will only be available as part of Season Pass 1 and will not be sold separately. Arc System works also shared some new Guilty Gear Strive Another Story DLC screenshots and details, which you can find below....

Chip designer NVIDIA Corporation has revealed that its graphics processing unit (GPU) inventory stabilized during the previous quarter. The statements were made by NVIDIA’s chief financial officer (CFO) Ms. Colette Kress during NVIDIA’s investor call for its earnings release for its first quarter of the fiscal year 2023, during which the company managed to strongly grow its revenues and increase its earnings from the crucial data center segment as well....