The rumblings were true — Microsoft is releasing a major mid-cycle update to the Xbox One. Dubbed “Project Scorpio,” this new console aims at delivering enough horsepower to support 4K gaming and virtual reality while maintaining compatibility for the entire catalog of Xbox One releases. It’s currently scheduled for a Q4 2017 release, but what will that mean for existing Xbox One users? ...
If there is a dark cloud over the rapid emergence of VR games and entertainment content, it is the walled-garden approach being taken by some of the leaders in the space — particularly Oculus. When you buy an app or a game from the Oculus Store, it will only run with an Oculus-powered headset, even though you typically pay just as much for it as a version that will play on any PC ...
The writing has been on the wall for this decision ever since Nvidia announced the GTX 1080, but the company has finally made it official: Three and four-way SLI rigs won’t be supported with GTX 1080 and 1070 GPUs, save for “a select few applications.” This news comes courtesy of PC Perspective, who spoke with Nvidia about the issue. While Nvidia isn’t requiring enthusiasts ...
For months, the rumor mill has churned with predictions that Sony would launch a new, higher-end PlayStation 4 system with improved graphics, potentially larger storage, and possibly support for UltraHD (aka 4K) Blu-ray discs. Now the company has confirmed these rumors, but says it won’t show the console at E3 this year. Andrew House, president ...
When Blizzard shut down the Nostalrius third-party World of Warcraft server, it triggered a wave of protest from thousands of players who had signed on to play the classic version of WoW, before any expansions had arrived to change the experience. In the wake of the fan outcry, Blizzard promised to meet with the Nostalrius developers and discuss the situation. According to the lead ...
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