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Cyberpunk 2077: Best Graphics Settings

Cyberpunk 2077 is the buggy nightmare that we expected it to be, but there is a chance that you can optimize the game’s often poor performance by adjusting a few key settings. While console gamers are largely out of luck when it comes to viable ways to control Cyberpunk 2077‘s performance (it seems that the Xbox Series X is the only console that offers multiple performance options), the PC version of the game includes a suite of settings that allow you to run Cyberpunk 2077 as smoothly as possible (assuming your PC meets the minimum performance requirements). So if you’re…
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Why PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X Will Drive the Future of Gaming Graphics (and Not PC)

If push came to shove, I’d choose my PC over a PS5 or Xbox Series X over the next five years or so. It just comes down to personal preferences. I love mods, I love a mouse and keyboard, I love being able to relatively easily access decades of PC gaming history, and I’m excited about the increased support of the PC platform by studios like Sony and Sega as well as Microsoft’s commitment to bringing most of their games to PC via Game Pass. You may notice that I didn’t mention graphics: one of the cornerstones of most PC…
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NVIDIA RTX 3070, 3080, and 3090 GPUs Showcase the Future of Gaming Graphics

Nvidia has confirmed the first details for their GeForce RTX 30 series of GPUs, and the specs and prices of these upcoming graphic cards are already sending shockwaves throughout the industry. Let’s start with the low-end GeForce RTX 3070. With its 8 GB GDDR6 VRAM, 1.73 GHz boost clock, and 5,888 CUDA Cores, the 3070 more than justifies its relatively low $499 price point. You’ll have to wait until October to actually buy one (or at least receive it), but the card’s specs make it a respectable upgrade at an equally reasonable price. If you’re looking for something a little…
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Halo Infinite Graphics Explained by 343 After a Week of Craig Memes

In July, fans finally got a look at the gameplay of Halo Infinite, the next major chapter in the beloved first-person shooter franchise. Touted as a showcase for the power of the Xbox Series X, the game has been positioned as the next-gen console’s flagship title. Unfortunately, while the long-awaited gameplay demo should have been a victory lap for Xbox and developer 343 Industries, it’s actually become a hotly debated topic among Halo and Xbox fans. The major point of contention on social media, forums, and across game outlets? Halo Infinite‘s art style and graphics, which some fans have criticized…
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Halo Infinite Graphics “Harken Back” to Classic Halo, According to 343

Xbox Game Studios and 343 Industries finally lifted the curtain on Halo Infinite, the next chapter in the beloved first-person shooter series, during a digital games showcase in July. While the gameplay footage that was revealed certainly created some excitement for the Xbox Series X’s flagship title, it’s left some fans underwhelmed. The major point of contention is the game’s visuals, which look subpar, according to some. On Twitter, some users lambasted the gameplay footage, pointing to screenshots of Brutes, the environments, and weapon textures as examples of how 343 seems to be taking a step back in terms of…
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Forza Motorsport Trailer Showcases Xbox Series X Graphics

The Forza Motorsport series will make the leap to the next generation as developer Turn 10 Studios has confirmed they’re working on a Forza game for Xbox Series X. “This May marked 15 years since we released the first Forza,” says Dan Greenwalt, creative director of the Forza franchise, via an Xbox blog post. “Over the years, we came to see Forza as a community centered around cars, competition, and creativity. As the Forza franchise has expanded, so has the importance of player-to-player connection and the immersion delivered through state-of-the-art realism. The Xbox Series X, with its focus on speed…
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