Gamers, hold on tight to your gamepads - the PC version of The Last of Us Part I was a real nightmare. Players face a lot of problems: constant crashes, bugs, stutters and framerate drops. But not all problems end there - also loading shaders leads to freezes and errors.
Naughty Dog released the first patch that was supposed to fix these troubles. However, it turned out that gamers did not notice any changes. While the description of the patch promised to improve stability and performance, in reality everything remained the same.
But do not despair, dear gamers, because there were also resourceful players who found a way to alleviate their suffering. It turned out that the problem was related to the Oodle decompression library version 9.2.6, which was used by the authors of the port. It is because of it that memory leaks and delays occur when compiling shaders.
Naughty Dog is already busy creating the next patch, which should fix even more problems. But while we wait for its release, we keep our nerves safe and sound (think positive).
Who knows, maybe soon we will be able to enjoy the game without experiencing any problems and troubles. PS After all, as they say, patience and work will grind everything. HOLD...
Recently, a list of new weapons that will appear in the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 and Warzone 2.0 games before the end of the fifth season appeared on the network. According to data released by dataminers, the list includes 13 new barrels, among which is the iconic rifle from the original MW2 - Intervention.
The list of new weapons includes the following:
w9_me_sword02 - another type of sword;
iw9_br_ngsierra - MCX Spear;
iw9_sn_india - M200 Intervention;
iw9_pi_tango9 - Tec-9;
iw9_ar_helima - Springfield Hellion;
iw9_sm_acharlie45 - APC 45;
iw9_sh_tsierra - Tavor TS12;
iw9_sn_walpha - WA 2000;
iw9_pi_mike2011 - Staccato 2011;
iw9_ar_malima - Malyuk;
iw9_sm_acharlie9 - APC 9;
iw9_me_kamas - Kamas (sickle);
iw9_me_kalistiks - Kali Sticks (Kali sticks).
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 and Warzone 2.0 are games that are available on PC and consoles of both generations. The games are currently in their second season.
Coming soon to the games, the new weapons are sure to please all fans of the Call of Duty series. Each of the presented barrels has its own unique characteristics, which will allow players to choose the most suitable weapon for certain situations in the game.
It should also be noted that the iconic Intervention rifle from the original MW2, which will appear in the list of new weapons, was very popular with the players and became a symbol of Call of Duty. Her return is sure to bring a lot of emotions to the fans.
In general, the appearance of new weapons in the games Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 and Warzone 2.0 promises to be a very interesting event for all fans of this series.
After testing The Last of Us Part I on PC, we couldn't help but notice all the technical issues that come up while playing. The graphics, of course, look great, but the requirements for the video card, processor and video memory go off scale beyond reason. And the funny thing is that the game constantly crashes with various errors, weighs in the tray, which really spoils the entire gameplay.
One of the main headaches is the process of compiling shaders before each launch of the game on a new video card. Depending on the power of the processor, this can take from 10 minutes to two hours, and on AMD video cards, the process can be many times longer (on the RX 5700 XT and the core i 7 - 5960x processor). In addition, the system is under tremendous stress, which can cause your PC to end its life before you can finish the game.
To solve these problems, we recommend that you set the minimum graphics quality and screen resolution when compiling shaders. This will reduce the load on your system and make the process safer and more gentle on your PC. In addition, the developers are clearly aware of the problems with the PC version of the game, because they added the function to launch a safe mode after the game ends incorrectly. However, this does not guarantee a complete solution to all problems (does not guarantee at all).
Overall, our testing of The Last of Us Part I on PC left us with a very negative impression of the technical state of the game.
Recently, many users are trying to get a key for Counter-Strike 2 using the CS:GO game. However, Valve was quick to disappoint players by pointing out that time spent on Valve's servers only counts until the beta version of a new game starts.
This hasn't stopped many users who are still playing CS:GO in hopes of gaining access to Counter-Strike 2. Over the weekend, the number of players even increased, reaching a new record.
Despite this, Valve has definitely said that the time spent on the servers will not be considered as an important factor when obtaining a key for Counter-Strike 2.
Some users make fun of this situation, creating memes and jokes that even those who spent only a few minutes in CS:GO can get access. However, this did not stop the players from continuing to actively play CS:GO.
Thus, many users continue to wait for their key for Counter-Strike 2, but Valve does not give them any guarantees. It is possible that players will be forced to continue playing CS:GO despite the recent disappointing news.
Nvidia criticized cryptocurrency and miners in an interview with the Guardian. CTO Michael Kagan said that the cryptocurrency "does not bring anything useful to society" and called for the use of the computing power of the company's cards to develop artificial intelligence technologies like ChatGPT. At the same time, Nvidia processors designed for gamers are popular among crypto miners due to their processing power.
However, the company's attempts to restrict the use of its products for cryptocurrency mining were not very successful. The new hashrate limited graphics cards didn't stop miners from getting around the limits, and the company removed the limiter due to lack of success.
However, Nvidia is now focused on developing and using artificial intelligence technologies, which, according to the company's chief executive officer, "will reinvent almost every industry." And this is undoubtedly a timely move, given the collapse of the cryptocurrency market and the reduction in the costs of companies.
Thus, Nvidia is resolutely refusing to support cryptocurrencies and mining, and prefers to focus on technologies that are more productive and useful to society. Perhaps this will make some miners think about their choices in the field of computer technology.
Insider and dataminer ScriptLeaksR6 claims that the Ubisoft Plus gaming subscription service will soon launch on Xbox. At the moment, there was no official information about the release date on the console from Ubisoft, but earlier images with the subscription logo appeared on the Internet on the servers of the Microsoft Store. According to these data, the library of games will include such projects as Assassin's Creed: Valhalla, Watch Dogs: Legion, Far Cry 6 and The Division 2.
Ubisoft Plus is currently only available on PC and provides users with an ever-expanding catalog of games, including access to the publisher's latest titles on the day they are released. The subscription price is $15 per month.
Already in May 2022, Ubisoft announced its plans to launch the service on the PlayStation and Xbox consoles, but so far this has not happened. At the same time, the company also introduced the Ubisoft Plus Classic library for PS Plus subscribers at Extra, Premium and Deluxe levels, which includes games such as Assassin's Creed: Valhalla, Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon, The Division, Watch Dogs, Zombi and many more. Ubisoft projects.
The launch of Ubisoft Plus on Xbox is expected to attract even more users to the subscription and allow them to enjoy the publisher's games on PlayStation and Xbox consoles, as well as on PC. Let's hope that official information about the release of the Xbox subscription will appear soon.
An important announcement for gamers who use Windows 7, Windows 8 or Windows 8.1 operating systems. According to an official statement from Valve, as of January 1, 2024, the Steam client will stop working on these systems. This means that users will not be able to run Steam and games purchased on that platform. To continue using Steam and accessing games, you must update your operating system.
According to statistics, less than 2% of Steam users use Windows 7 and 8. However, this decision from Valve may affect many players who prefer to keep older operating systems on their computers.
Valve explains its decision by saying that new Steam features require more modern versions of operating systems. The built-in version of Google Chrome used by Steam does not work on older versions of Windows. In addition, future client features will require specific features and security updates that are only available on newer versions of Windows.
In other news, Resident Evil 4 Remake has been revealed to top the Steam sales chart for March 21st to 28th. In the general list with shareware games, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive still holds the first place.
We also updated the data on the peak online per week for various projects. The leader is Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, which attracted 1,519,457 people. In second place is a remake of Resident Evil 4 with 168,191 people.
Ubisoft will not be participating in the E3 gaming show in 2023. Previously, the company planned to hold its presentation at the exhibition, but then changed its mind. Instead, Ubisoft will host its own show, Ubisoft Forward Live, which will take place on June 12 in Los Angeles and will be streamed online.
It's not yet clear why Ubisoft pulled out of E3. The company noted only that it decided to move in a different direction. The organizers of E3 did not comment on this refusal.
This year, several major gaming companies also refused to participate in E3. In particular, Microsoft, Sony and Nintendo will not be participating in the show, but are planning to hold separate presentations.
Ubisoft is one of the largest gaming companies in the world known for its franchises such as Assassin's Creed, Far Cry, Watch Dogs and more. The company regularly holds its own events, such as Ubisoft Forward, where it presents its new projects.
So while Ubisoft won't be attending E3 in 2023, fans of the company will still be able to follow the company's projects at the Ubisoft Forward Live presentation.
According to the latest news, Assassin's Creed: Mirage fans may be disappointed to learn that the game's release may be delayed. Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, Assassin's Creed: Mirage, and The Crew: Motorfest probably won't release as expected, according to dataminer and insider ScriptLeaksR6, known for leaking Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora screenshots.
When asked when Assassin's Creed: Mirage can be expected to release, ScriptLeaksR6 replied that the time frame covers the period from the fourth quarter of 2023 to the second quarter of 2024. As such, fans can expect a long wait before receiving the game.
However, according to Tom Henderson's sources, Assassin's Creed: Mirage is still scheduled for release this August, while The Crew: Motorfest is scheduled for September. Thus, there is some discrepancy in information about game releases.
In any case, more information about both games is expected at the Ubisoft Forward presentation, which will take place this June. So fans of Assassin's Creed: Mirage and The Crew: Motorfest can remain impatient and waiting for more precise information about the release date of the games.
In general, any changes to game release dates may cause dissatisfaction among fans, but it is important to remember that the developers are always striving to make the game as high quality as possible while still meeting the expectations of the players.
Head of 360 Security Technology, Zhou Hongyi, at the China Development Forum stated that after several generations of language models such as GPT-6 and GPT-8, they can acquire their own consciousness. This raises concerns, as AI will be able to independently develop and update its code, which will lead to an exponential evolution of artificial intelligence and new challenges in the field of computer security.
Zhou Hongyi divided the development stages of AI into three stages: simple model, advanced artificial intelligence, and artificial superintelligence. He believes that GPT-4 is already in the second stage and that in a few generations the language model will acquire its own consciousness and become a completely new kind of AI.
At the release of GPT-3.5, Zhou Hongyi predicted that AI would have "eyes and ears". This prediction turned out to be correct, which may confirm his prediction about the emergence of their own consciousness in language models.
However, the possibility of the appearance of consciousness in AI raises concerns, as this can lead to unpredictable consequences. It is necessary to regulate and limit the capabilities of AI so that it cannot develop and update its code on its own. Otherwise, it will lead to new challenges in the field of computer security.
Thus, Zhou Hongyi made a prediction about the possibility of the emergence of consciousness in language models such as GPT-6 and GPT-8. This raises concerns, as it can lead to unpredictable consequences. It is necessary to regulate and limit the capabilities of AI so that it cannot develop and update its code on its own.
