Activision has released the official system requirements for playing Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III on PC. The minimum GPU specifications stipulate the need for an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970, GeForce GTX 1650, or AMD Radeon RX 480 for gameplay....
The last 2 MW have been multi-gen releases, so one good thing you can say about COD is that the engine is well optimized. Given MW3 doesn't look much different than MW2 (not a criticism), I'm assuming a solid launch.
I would upgrade for a slightly smaller, more battery efficient Steamdeck with an OLED screen. I know that's a lot to ask for, but definitely performance is the least of my concerns.
I did the Payday 3 beta. It threw up a LOT of red flags about the matchmaking system. I made a post reviewing the game where I basically said that if I were smart, I wouldn't be getting the game because based on the beta, matchmaking was going to be busted on release....
This is really sad to see -- I absolutely loved PD2 at release. It's some of the most fun co-op moments I've ever had in a game (maybe even the best).
I also played the beta and enjoyed the refined experience, but have still been working through BG3 and Starfield, so I decided to hold off on playing. Was hoping for a smooth release for everyone excited to play the game, so it's disappointing to see how terrible the experience has been at launch.
I hope they continue to expand on the gore systems in the game. I know that doesn't keep a game fresh for 10s of hours, but I do appreciate how they lean into the carnage factor. Reminds me of Soldier Of Fortune 1+2 in the sense.
Half-Life 2 RTX: An RTX Remix Project is a new community-made remaster of one of the highest-rated games of all time, Valve’s Half-Life 2. Half-Life 2 RTX is being developed by four of Half-Life 2’s top mod teams, now known as Orbifold Studios. Using the latest version of RTX Remix, the modders are leveraging NVIDIA...
Half-Life 2 RTX: An RTX Remix Project is a new community-made remaster of one of the highest-rated games of all time, Valve’s Half-Life 2. Half-Life 2 RTX is...
I have enjoyed the 2 new Modern Warfares -- I played Cod-MW3 growing up, but only the campaigns, so MW2019 was my first MP COD, and I had a lot of fun for what it was. Warzone was also the first BR that appealed to me, and I ended up playing a lot of it as well. I'd guess I completed 3-4 battlepasses before I realized I wasn't enjoying myself anymore
I skipped BO3 and Vanguard, but by the time MW2 was coming out last year, I had the apetite to try CoD again, and the campaign was okay (not as good as MW2), and I enjoyed the MP about 2/3s as much as I did MW2019. I had some fun with the extraction game mode, and finished the S1 battlepass, but haven't come back since.
Another MW3 so soon feels like a misstep here. I am curious about the campaign, since it seems like they're mixing some cool setpiece levels from MW2+3, but that's not worth full price to me.
This bundle will warp you to the kookiest sectors of the cosmos with titles like High on Life, Journey to the Savage Planet, The Outer Worlds, and more!
I've never heard of that one, but I personally enjoyed The Outer Worlds, but got it in the recent Humble Monthly. Was hoping for Outer Wilds when I first saw the listing.
While Baldur's Gate 3 is being widely celebrated by fans and developers alike, some are panicking that this could set new expectations from fans. Good.
Xenia Canary runs RDR really well if you haven't tried it yet. I was surprised I was able to get through the entire game without problems on my ~5yr old gaming laptop.
Yeah, I don't get it -- the game is essentially online-only (not sure if you can play with bot teammates like the previous titles, but that wasn't too enjoyable anyway). Why pay for Denuvo as well unless you're out of touch?
I've also been rekindling my love for CRPGs by playing through D:OS2. I first played it a couple years ago, but got distracted part way through. Going back instantly hooked me again. Can't wait for BG3.
I watched two of the three, and really enjoyed them. Sure, I'd much rather see more gameplay, and they didn't do anything to sell me on the game itself, but they were enjoyable nonetheless
The developers of BattleBit Remastered have now given a much more clear answer to what their plans are for their anti-cheat and it seems it's great news for gamers on Steam Deck and desktop Linux.
Couldn't agree more. The main reason I picked it up was because it ran so well on my Steamdeck (which I use more in the Summer due to how cool it runs compared to my laptop). I was disappointed when I read the news about FaceIt being implemented down the road, but happy that it will be done so with Linux in mind.
I picked up the GTA Remastered Trilogy during the Steam sale, so I've been playing San Andreas. It's a game I used to have on xbox, and despite never completing the main story, playing it back then is a key gaming memory for me.
It's very bittersweet -- the remaster is absolutely terrible (although from what I've seen on YouTube, drastically improved), but the game is still really fun to play, which is a true testiment to the game itself. I really hope Rockstar releases a few more patches though. It's criminal to abandon one of their best games in such a state.
Since the Starfield gameplay showcase, I've been really itching to download Fallout 4 again. I might be a minority, but I absolutely loved the combat in it. Are you playing with any mods?
Who here's committed to not shop at Loblaws' companies this month (and beyond)?
Including their brandname chains:...
The Steam Autumn Sale and Steam Award Nominations are Live until 28th November (store.steampowered.com)
Nominations for the Steam Awards are now open!
The Steam Autumn Sale and Steam Award Nominations are Live until 28th November (store.steampowered.com)
Nominations for the Steam Awards are now open!
Official System Requirements for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III on PC (www.guru3d.com)
Activision has released the official system requirements for playing Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III on PC. The minimum GPU specifications stipulate the need for an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970, GeForce GTX 1650, or AMD Radeon RX 480 for gameplay....
Counter Strike 2 is surprisingly awful on Steam Deck right now (www.pcgamesn.com)
EA Sports has delisted its FIFA back catalogue from digital storefronts (www.videogameschronicle.com)
EA has stopped paying for the FIFA license, which is why their next game is called EA Sports FC (Football Club)...
Valve: don’t expect a faster Steam Deck ‘in the next couple of years’ (www.theverge.com)
Payday 3. I knew it... (kbin.social)
I did the Payday 3 beta. It threw up a LOT of red flags about the matchmaking system. I made a post reviewing the game where I basically said that if I were smart, I wouldn't be getting the game because based on the beta, matchmaking was going to be busted on release....
Starfield will serve as the "starting gun" for additional first-party releases, Xbox says (www.gamescensor.com)
Xbox has stated that the release of Starfield will be the "starting gun" for even more first-party releases on Xbox. At Gamescom, Xbox Chief Marketin
Killing Floor 3 - Announcement Trailer (www.youtube.com)
Half-Life 2 RTX, An RTX Remix Community Project - Announcement Trailer (youtu.be)
Half-Life 2 RTX: An RTX Remix Project is a new community-made remaster of one of the highest-rated games of all time, Valve’s Half-Life 2. Half-Life 2 RTX is being developed by four of Half-Life 2’s top mod teams, now known as Orbifold Studios. Using the latest version of RTX Remix, the modders are leveraging NVIDIA...
Half-Life 2 RTX, An RTX Remix Project - Announce Trailer (youtu.be)
Half-Life 2 RTX: An RTX Remix Project is a new community-made remaster of one of the highest-rated games of all time, Valve’s Half-Life 2. Half-Life 2 RTX is...
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 - watch the reveal trailer here (www.vg247.com)
After months of leaks, speculation, datamine finds, and insider information - Modern Warfare 3 has finally been officia…
Starfield has housing system, player jail, and more reveals Bethesda in new Q&A (www.eurogamer.net)
[Humble Bundle] Spaced Out Bundle (Journey to the Savage Planet, Breathedge for €9.14; add Outer Worlds, Trover Saves the Universe, The Entropy Centre for €13.72; add High on Life and Outer Worlds Expansion Pass for €27.44) (www.humblebundle.com)
[Humble Bundle] Spaced Out Bundle (Journey to the Savage Planet, Breathedge for €9.14; add Outer Worlds, Trover Saves the Universe, The Entropy Centre for €13.72; add High on Life and Outer Worlds Expansion Pass for €27.44) (www.humblebundle.com)
This bundle will warp you to the kookiest sectors of the cosmos with titles like High on Life, Journey to the Savage Planet, The Outer Worlds, and more!
Baldur’s Gate 3 is Causing Some Developers to Panic (youtube.com)
While Baldur's Gate 3 is being widely celebrated by fans and developers alike, some are panicking that this could set new expectations from fans. Good.
Red Dead Redemption and Undead Nightmare Coming to Switch and PS4 (youtu.be)
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You can play Starfield on PC and Xbox even if you only buy it once (www.pcgamesn.com)
PAYDAY 3 will use Denuvo anti-piracy technology in its PC version (gamerkick.com)
The official Steam page for Deep Silver and Starbreeze’s PAYDAY 3 game has been updated to show the use of this ever-controversial third-party DRM.
Baldur's Gate 3 Megathread (kbin.social)
Rather than have multiple threads and review links I Figured Id start a megathread to pin to the top for the release of Baldur's Gate 3...
Starfield's animated trailers offer some player motivation for life among the stars (www.rockpapershotgun.com)
Starfield's three animated shorts help to introduce its world, and give some player motivation to exploring, combat, an…
FACEIT Anti-Cheat to support Linux / Steam Deck with BattleBit Remastered (www.gamingonlinux.com)
The developers of BattleBit Remastered have now given a much more clear answer to what their plans are for their anti-cheat and it seems it's great news for gamers on Steam Deck and desktop Linux.
What Are You Playing This Weekend? (July 15th) (www.nintendolife.com)
Game on!