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Kuba Wichnowski, a former Star Wars Outlaws developer, is now part of the team working on The Witcher 4.
The developer has joined as a Senior Environment Artist after working in a similar position at Ubisoft Massive.
He also has extensive experience working with past CDPR games and has recently rejoined the studio.
Star Wars Outlaws garnered a reputation as one of Ubisoft’s biggest disappointments. Despite a massive team being involved in development, the game failed to meet financial targets, and Ubisoft is now placing its faith in Assassin’s Creed Shadows for better results.
Many developers from the Star Wars Outlaws team have moved on since then, joining various other studios. One such developer is now a part of CDPR and working on The Witcher 4.
Why it matters: The Witcher 3 is still considered to be gaming’s best RPG by many, creating unprecedented buzz for its successor. This also means that fans are desperate for any information they can find about the sequel.
Kuba Wichnowski Shares Update On Game Development via X
Taking to X, Kuba Wichnowski shared that he is now part of CDPR. The developer previously worked as the Senior Level Artist on Star Wars Outlaws and is working in a different art department at CDPR.
As per his X bio, the developer has joined the team as a Senior Environment Artist, giving him the opportunity to contribute to the RPG’s overall visual outlook. Also, the post highlights that this is not Kuba Wichnowski’s first time at the studio.
He previously worked at CDPR for over 8 years before joining Ubisoft’s Massive Entertainment. As such, Kuba Wichnowski likely feels right at home following his latest move.
The Witcher 4 Looks Better Than Ever In First Preview
As a reminder, The Witcher 4 has made many promises, including core gameplay improvements and lifelike NPC routines.
The visuals are also expected to set a new bar for current-gen gaming. Because Kuba Wichnowski is working on the RPG as an artist, his contributions will directly impact these visual elements.
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Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080
Rated: 9/10
Radeon RX 7900 XTX
Rated: 7.1/10
Pros And Cons
GPU
Pros
Cons
RTX 5080
✅ Equipped with PCIe 5.0
✅ DLSS 4 with improved frame generation
❌ Lower TMUs, ROPs & RT Cores
RX 7900 XTX
✅ Higher VRAM & bus width
✅ Ideal for multiple 4K+ display setups
❌ Lags behind in AI-based applications
Key Takeaways
Compared to the RX 7900 XTX, the average framerates on the RTX 5080 were 11.2% better in 4K gaming and 27.5% better in terms of productivity.
The RTX 5080 consumed 22.3% less power and operated with 18.6% lower temperatures in the eight tested games when compared to the RX 7900 XTX.
For now, the RTX 5080 is $118 cheaper than the RX 7900 XTX. However, this price difference could shift entirely if the RTX 5080’s price increases due to the common scalper issue.
If the RTX 5080’s price increases more than the RX 7900 XTX’s, we suggest you get the latter. If it remains similar to or cheaper than the former, we recommend you get the former.
Process Nodes: Although there is a two-year gap between these two GPUs, the RX 7900 XTX shares the same process node that the RTX 5080 comes with, which is 5nm in size.
Clock Speeds: The RTX 5080 arrives with a higher base clock frequency and boost frequency of 2295 MHz and 2617 MHz. In comparison, the RX 7900 XTX has a base speed of 1929 MHz, which can be ramped up to 2498 MHz.
VRAM: The RTX 5080 has a 16GB VRAM of GDDR7 and it has a bus width of 256-bit. Whereas the RX 7900 XTX has a higher VRAM of 24GB but uses GDDR6 instead with a 384-bit bus width.
TDP: Both the RTX 5080 and the RX 7900 XTX share almost the same TDP. The RTX 5080 has a 360W TDP, while the RX 7900 XTX has a 355W TDP rating.
Supported Technologies: Nvidia’s RTX 5080 uses DLSS 4, which comes with multi-frame generation. Whereas the RX 7900 XTX uses FSR 3 and its ray tracing performance is usually weaker than DLSS.
AMD’s RX 7900 XTX is often compared to Nvidia’s RTX 4080 Super. Now, the RTX 5080 has been recently released, and is is said to have a little improvement over the RTX 4080 Super. So, in this RTX 5080 vs RX 7900 XTX comparison, let’s see how true that is and whether the RX 7900 XTX has a new equivalent.
Gaming Benchmark – 4K
What better way to test the performance of two graphic cards than to perform a side-by-side gaming benchmark of each GPU? We went the extra mile and threw in some games where the RTX 5080 uses its DLSS 4 and the RX 7900 XTX utilizes its FSR 3. The settings were kept all the way up for each game.
Right from the very first game, we saw that the RTX 5080 performed better with DLSS and averaged 81 FPS. Whereas the FSR-operated RX 7900 XTX was only 9% behind with its average of 74 FPS.
As for the 1% lows, the situation was very different because both the RTX 5080 and the RX 7900 XTX shared almost identical dips of 59 FPS and 58 FPS, respectively. This resulted in a negligible 1.7% difference.
COD Black Ops 6
COD Black Ops 6 @4K (Image By Tech4Gamers)
On Call Of Duty Black Ops 6, the RX 7900 XTX turned the table because it acquired 154 FPS, on average. This was a 6% performance margin because the RTX 5080 averaged only 145 FPS without any upscaling on both sides.
The 1% lows were also in favor of the RX 7900 XTX as it obtained an average of 111 FPS, whereas the RTX 5080 acquired an average of 102 FPS, equating to an 8.5% difference in performance.
Indiana Jones (Ray Tracing)
Indiana Jones (RT) @4K (Image By Tech4Gamers)
With ray tracing enabled, the RTX 5080 showcased a phenomenal 25.8% increase in performance because it achieved 92 FPS, on average. On the other hand, the RX 7900 XTX performed with 71 FPS.
Regarding the 1% lows, the RTX 5080 provided a 20.1% smoother experience since it averaged 82 FPS. In contrast, the RX 7900 XTX was smooth because it was up the 60 FPS mark with its 67 FPS.
Hellblade 2 (DLSS/FSR Quality)
Hellblade 2 @4K (Image By Tech4Gamers)
With the DLSS enabled, the RTX 5080 was pushed with an average of 82 FPS. This was 11.6% better than the RX 7900 XTX, which had the FSR enabled, as it achieved 73 FPS, on average.
The 1% lows were quite similar on both cards, and there was only a 4.7% difference achieved by the RTX 5080 as it averaged 66 FPS. In comparison, the RX 7900 XTX obtained 63 FPS, on average.
Silent Hill 2 (DLSS/FSR Quality)
Silent Hill 2 @4K (Image By Tech4Gamers)
Here, we observed that the use of DLSS and FSR was much needed as both GPUs went below 60 FPS, but with these enabled, the RTX 5080 gained a whopping 34.5% lead with its average of 85 FPS compared to the RX 7900 XTX’s 60 FPS.
In terms of the 1% lows, the RTX 5080 performed better because its framerates dipped to 70 FPS at max, whereas the RX 7900 XTX’s FPS reached 54 FPS, on average. This results in a 25.8% performance margin.
Ghost Of Tsushima (DLSS/FSR Quality)
Ghost Of Tsushima @4K (Image By Tech4Gamers)
Although both GPUs performed over 70 FPS without upscaling and the RX 7900 XTX was in the lead, the RTX 5080 displayed 7% better framerates with upscaling as it averaged 119 FPS compared to the RX 7900 XTX’s 111 FPS.
For average 1% lows, the RTX 5080 gained 102 FPS, which was 4% better than the RX 7900 XTX’s 98 FPS. However, this difference is considered insignificant because of the lower gap between the two GPUs.
God Of War Ragnarok
God Of War Ragnarok @4K (Image By Tech4Gamers)
Without upscaling, the RTX 5080 was the better performer in God Of War Ragnarok because it pushed with an average of 85 FPS. This was 29.7% better in performance when compared to the RX 7900 XTX’s 63 FPS.
As for the 1% lows, the RTX 5080 had frames reaching 70 FPS at max. In contrast, the RX 7900 XTX wasn’t as smooth because the frames dropped below 60 FPS as it obtained an average of 55 FPS, a 24% margin.
Horizon Forbidden West
Horizon Forbidden West @4K (Image By Tech4Gamers)
In our last game, the RX 7900 XTX astonished us by having the edge with its average of 77 FPS, which was 2.6% higher than the RTX 5080’s average of 75 FPS.
In terms of the 1% lows, the RTX 5080 had slightly choppy moments because its lows dipped to 50 FPS. On the other hand, the RX 7900 XTX was the smooth operator as it averaged 66 FPS, a 27.6% gain.
Productivity Benchmarks
Other than gaming, productivity benchmarks are another great way to test the performance of two cards. So, we’ve added video editing, rendering, and image generation using AI in this comparison to give you a clear picture of how efficient these two cards are in these areas.
Adobe Premiere Pro
Adobe Premiere Pro Score (Image By Tech4Gamers)
For editing, the RTX 5080 showed better results as it achieved a score of 14,252 points. This was 13% better than the RX 7900 XTX because it performed with 12,512 points.
Blender (Barbershop)
Blender Barbershop Time In Seconds (Image By Tech4Gamers)
On Blender, the RTX 5080 completed the entire render in only 41 seconds. However, the RX 7900 XTX took 1 minute and 27 seconds to finish the whole render. This makes the RTX 5080 astonishingly 71.9% faster in terms of rendering.
UL Procyon (AI Image Generation)
UL Procyon AI Image Generation (Image By Tech4Gamers)
For generating images using AI, the RTX 5080 was ahead with a staggering 85.4% lead because it achieved a score of 4,935. While the RX 7900 XTX performed relatively poorly with 1,982 points.
Overall Performance
Graphic Cards
RTX 5080
RX 7900 XTX
Average FPS
📈95.5
📈85.4
1% Lows
📉75.1
📉71.5
Productivity (Rating)
✏️7/10
✏️5.3/10
Winner: Nvidia's GeForce RTX 5080
Average Framerate
Our calculations showed that the RTX 5080 was a clear winner. Specifically, the RTX 5080 was 11.2% better than the RX 7900 XTX because it performed above 70 FPS for each game with and without upscaling. However, the RX 7900 XTX was also quite good, as it performed better without upscaling in two games.
1% Lows:
In terms of the 1% lows, the RTX 5080 was 4.9% smoother than the RX 7900 XTX in eight of the tested games. Apart from two games, it stayed above the 60 FPS mark for all games, giving a smoother experience throughout. The RX 7900 XTX’s lows were closer to its average framerates comparatively.
Productivity:
In the area of productivity, the RTX 5080 showed a 27.5% better performance than the RX 7900 XTX, especially when it comes to AI image generation and rendering. In terms of video editing on Adobe Premiere Pro, the RX 7900 XTX gave the RTX 5080 quite tough competition.
Average Power Consumption
Game
RTX 5080
RX 7900 XTX
Final Fantasy 16 4K Ultra FSR/DLSS Q
240
340
CoD Black Ops 6 4K Basic
257
347
Indiana Jones 4K Supreme (Includes RT)
305
347
Hellblade 2 4K High DLSS/FSR Q
258
345
Silent Hill 2 4K Epic DLSS/FSR Q
286
346
Ghost of Tsushima 4K Very High DLSS/FSR Q
287
346
God of War Ragnarok 4K Ultra
318
347
Horizon Forbidden West 4K Very High
259
347
Average Power Draw
276.3⚡
345.6⚡
Winner: RTX 5080
The RTX 5080 also checked the box for being a more power-efficient option. Specifically, the RTX 5080 was 22.3% more power-efficient than the RX 7900 XTX, and it only exceeded 300W in two out of the eight tested games. On the other hand, the RX 7900 XTX consistently consumed around 347W for each game.
Average Thermal Statistics
Game
RTX 5080
RX 7900 XTX
Final Fantasy 16 4K Ultra FSR/DLSS Q
56
73
CoD Black Ops 6 4K Basic
57
72
Indiana Jones 4K Supreme (Includes RT)
61
69
Hellblade 2 4K High DLSS/FSR Q
59
73
Silent Hill 2 4K Epic DLSS/FSR Q
62
70
Ghost of Tsushima 4K Very High DLSS/FSR Q
62
71
God of War Ragnarok 4K Ultra
62
70
Horizon Forbidden West 4K Very High
54
72
Average Temperatures
59.1🌡️
71.3🌡️
Winner: RTX 5080
As for the thermals, the RTX 5080 proved to be once again a better option. From the eight tested games, the RTX 5080 was 18.6% more thermally efficient than the RX 7900 XTX because the temperatures were below 63°C for all games. At the same time, the RX 7900 XTX hovered around 70°C for the most part.
Pricing And Availability
GPU
RTX 5080
RX 7900 XTX
Price Difference
Launch MSRP
💲999
💲999
0%
Current Price
💲1354
💲1472
8.4%
As for writing this article (early February 2025), the RTX 5080 ticks the box in terms of price as well as it is currently $118 cheaper than the RX 7900 XTX. We don’t know how long it will stay at this price point because the prices of new cards usually rise shortly after their release.
Final Verdict—What We Recommend?
RX 7900 XTX: The RX 7900 XTX performed quite well in 4K gaming, especially with FSR set to quality. In some games, the RX 7900 XTX showed better raw performance, giving a better price-to-dollar ratio comparatively. It also showed higher power consumption and temperatures and is currently slightly pricier.
RTX 5080: This card, on the other hand, surpassed each section with flying colors. It has both performances, and it has ticked all the boxes for efficiency as well. Not only that, but the RTX 5080 use of the newer DLSS 4 and AI makes it a better option for future-proofing, since both of these will become increasingly important.
Conclusively, if the RTX 5080’s price exceeds way the RX 7900 XTX’s price, we’d suggest you get the RX 7900 XTX since it will offer value for money. However, if the price remains similar and lower than that of the RX 7900 XTX, we recommend the RTX 5080 as it offers much more for its price when compared to its rival.
FAQs
Which GPU is a better future-proofing choice?
The RTX 5080 is better for future proofing because it offers more use for AI-based workloads, has better ray tracing, better DLSS, and better productivity performance.
Which GPU is better for streaming and content creation?
The RTX 5080 is better in this area because of its AV1 dual encoder, which improves video quality & efficiency. RX 7900 XTX’s FSR 3 with FMF works but isn’t as effective.
Why is the RTX 5080’s AI usage better than the RX 7900 XTX?
The RTX 5080 implementation of tensor cores dedicated to AI workloads like machine learning and image generation makes it better than the RX 7900 XTX, which lacks tensor cores.
Which GPU is better when it comes to ray tracing?
Although RX 7900 XTX has higher RT Cores, the RTX 5080 is better at ray tracing because its RT cores are more efficient and perform better paired with DLSS 3.5 and SER.
Are these GPUs better for 4K or 1440p?
The RTX 5080 is better for 4K gaming because it offers higher framerates at 4K. The RX 7900 XTX works well for a few games at 4K but it is an overall great card for 1440p gaming.
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Saber Interactive CEO thinks that layoffs in the gaming industry are happening because of increasing budgets.
AAA game budgets on average increase by more than twice every console generation.
There have been colossal failures like Skull and Bones and Concord so the CEO’s statement makes total sense.
The game budget and development time have been continuously increasing and that isn’t a good thing. Sequels of certain games now take years to develop and cost hundreds of dollars.
While this increases the anticipation and hype it increases risk too and one that any developer can take. There have been many multi-million dollar failures in the gaming industry and the Space Marine 2 boss thinks those are the main reasons for the layoffs.
Why it matters: It isn’t 100% necessary to develop games with a massive budget as Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio has proved this already. The developer has been making Yakuza games with almost the same assets and you can already see how quickly it dishes out the next game that always receives a positive reception.
Speaking to Game File in a recent interview the CEO of Saber Interactive, Matt Karch, the developer behind one of the most notable releases of last year Space Marine 2 revealed that the main culprit behind the layoffs is the increasing budget of the video games.
I think that the age of the $200 million, $300 million, $400 million triple-A game is on its way out. I think if anything has contributed more to the loss of jobs, it’s the multi-hundred million dollar budget.
-Matt Karch
Karch doesn’t think it is necessary or appropriate for the games to cost this much and rightfully so. The only games that can get away with costing massive amounts of money are the likes of Red Dead Redemption 2 and Cyberpunk 2077 which managed to develop a dedicated fandom of their own.
The average AAA game budget has doubled every console generation and that is concerning. The Spider-Man 2018 cost $100 million to develop while the Spider-Man 2 released in 2022 cost $315 million.
That is more than twice and there was just a $10 difference in the price tag. Ubisoft is also a prime example of this scenario as the gaming giant has developed the first ever AAAA game and it was a colossal failure. So, Matt Karch’s statement makes total sense and measures should be taken.
What do you think about the statement from Space Marine 2 Boss? Do you think the AAA game costing hundreds of millions of dollars is fair? Share your thoughts with us in the comments section below or join the Tech4Gamers forums for discussion.
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Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 has reached a new peak of 233K concurrent players on Steam.
The player count is expected to climb even higher as more players tune in to the game during the weekend.
Warhorse Studio previously confirmed 1 million sales shortly after release.
The sequel to 2017’s Kingdom Come Deliverance has surpassed every expectation that fans had from Warhorse Studio. Despite its controversies, the sequel is holding up great so far and shattering multiple records, living up to the team’s confidence.
Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 has also had significant commercial success in addition to critical praise. Surpassing its previous record of 160K concurrent players, the game has reached a new peak, with 233K Steam users active simultaneously.
Why it matters: It’s great to see a former indie studio climb up and enjoy success on the level of big publishers. To have more than 230K players active in the game is a massive triumph for the studio.
Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 Player Count || Source: SteamDB
While the player count has peaked at 233K so far, it’s continuing to climb up and will likely reach up to 250K players. Considering it’s the weekend, more players are expected to tune in within the next few hours.
These statistics are only for the PC release, and we can expect a similar number of players on the Xbox Series S|X and the PS5. Additionally, 130K players are watching live streams of the game on Twitch at the time of writing.
Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 recouped its development budget within a day of its release. Moreover, the game sold a million copies14 times faster than its sequel, highlighting how far Warhorse Studio has come within just a few years.
Fans Express Disappointment Towards Kingdom Come Deliverance 2’s Exclusive Quests Reserved For Pre-Order Users
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PSN is currently experiencing an outage that has lasted over 18 hours.
Various PS5 and PS4 users have lost access to their digital media amid the outage.
Sony has yet to provide clarification on the matter.
The PS5 is home to over 50 million gamers, and when combined with PS4 users, Sony boasts around 120 million users across PSN. The PlayStation Network unlocks access to thousands of games, millions of online gaming sessions, and digital purchases of all types for these 120 million users.
Unfortunately, users have been less than pleased with Sony’s service recently. According to reports flooding the internet, PSN has been down for a whopping 18 hours.
Why it matters: Online gaming is practically compulsory today due to the popularity of multiplayer titles and the prevalence of online-only elements in single-player titles.
Reports regarding PSN’s outage initially began appearing yesterday. Sony was also quick to respond and noted that it would investigate the matter, but no official statement has been made since then.
As per the PlayStation status page, services like account management, PlayStation Store, gaming, and more are impacted. Effectively, everything across PS4 and PS5 consoles has been affected.
Many users have even reported losing access to digital games due to the lack of online connectivity. In fact, the whole situation has led to discussions regarding the importance of physical media in such situations.
Fortunately, the PS6 is expected to retain a disc drive and support physical media.
PlayStation Fans On Social Media Are Panicking Amid The Ongoing Outage | Image via X
The entire situation has led to some fans reminiscing about the infamous PSN outage of 2011. For the unaware, this year saw the PlayStation Network going down for nearly a full month after it was hacked.
Sony was even forced to apologize after the matter was sorted, and the gaming giant later offered free games as compensation. Fans hope that the current situation doesn’t turn out to be nearly as bad.
What are your thoughts on PSN’s downtime? Has this period impacted your gaming in any way? Let us know in the comments, and visit the Tech4Gamers Forums for more discussions.
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A new quarterly earnings report by Take-Two reveals that Xbox seemingly only sold two million units in 2024.
By December 2023, Xbox was estimated to have rolled over 27 million consoles globally; the number only grew by 2 million by the next year’s end.
PlayStation had sold 65.5 million units by September 2024, leaving only 29 million sales for Xbox out of the 94 million estimate from Take-Two.
It is no surprise that the famous console wars era is now officially over, with PlayStation coming out on top of this generation in many departments. However, no one would have expected such a huge divide to form between both giants in hardware sales over the years.
Now, a new report suggests that Xbox only managed to roll over approximately 2 million units last year, a stark contrast when compared to how well PlayStation 5 performed throughout 2024.
Why it matters: Xbox only selling two million units worldwide in the last 12 months is quite a concerning development, but it also explains why the brand is shifting towards a multiplatform and software-focused strategy.
The new Take-Two report reveals that over 94 million 9th-gen consoles have been sold so far.
The latest quarterly earnings report by Take-Two reveals that over 94 million current-gen consoles were sold worldwide as of November 2024. It is a notable difference from 2023’s 77 million, based on the figure provided by Take-Two last year.
Out of these 94 million, Xbox is said to have only sold about 29 million consoles. Analysis from last year’s report revealed that Xbox had sold about 27 million consoles, indicating a measly 2 million increase.
The official PlayStation 5 sales grew to 65.5 million by the end of September 2024, likely standing even higher toward the end of 2024. Sony likely sold 66 million or more consoles by November, but that would lead to even fewer Xbox Series S|X units in Take-Two’s 94 million figure.
Ultimately, with 65.5 million or more consoles of 94 million being sold by Sony, Microsoft sold no more than 28.5 million Xbox Series S|X units in total. Even when rounding off and accounting for any additional sales throughout 2024, this figure likely topped out at 29 million.
Based on these estimations, Xbox Series X|S sales went up by 2 million units in 2024. Another report earlier this year suggested that the company recorded its worst yearly console sales numbers ever in 2024.
Microsoft’s gaming brand has stopped officially announcing its console sales, but these estimations reveal that the Xbox Series X|S barely sold a few million units at the very best.
Do you think Xbox selling only two million units in the entirety of 2024 is something Microsoft should be concerned about? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below, or join the discussion on the official Tech4Gamers forum.
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A new study reveals only 23% of developers do adequate QA for their video games.
According to the developers, the QA budget isn’t increasing on par with the complex video game development.
AI-driven QA testing is set to take over, with 94% of the developers thinking it’s the future.
Modl.ai, the AI-driven company that does QA for video games to detect bugs, performance issues, and more, has just published a new study regarding gaming QA. The study, which involved almost 300 professional developers from the US, revealed that a staggering 77% of developers don’t do sufficient QA for their titles.
Why it matters: Despite such big budgets, video games have been released in an underwhelming state full of bugs. This new study shows why, revealing a lack of QA testing for those hundreds of millions of dollars of games.
Star Wars Outlaws Was Full Of Game Breaking Bugs At Launch
This wasn’t the only statistic revealed from the study. 70.3% of the participants revealed that they had never launched a bug-free game. However, the reason why this is so is more interesting.
50% of the responders claim that the QA budgets aren’t increasing on par with the complexities of modern-day development, which are on an increased scale and cost more manpower and budgets.
This is the reason why modern titles launch in such a buggy state despite hundreds of millions of dollars allocated in their budget. Star Wars Outlaws cost around $200-300 million but was still launched in such a subpar state full of bugs. Similarly, the likes of Starfield had plenty of bugs at releases.
It Took Years For CDPR To Fix All The Bugs In Cyberpunk 2077 Before It Was In A Playable State
The whole situation is partly to be blamed on the actual development process, which has become so complex over the years. For example, the notorious Unreal Engine 5 has been known to ruin video game development.
Fixing all these problems late into development costs so much manpower and budget that it just isn’t sustainable before the release.
To combat this, AI-driven QA is taking over. 94% of the 300 developers believe AI is the future of shaping QA for video games and catching bugs and performance issues. However, currently, only 18% of the participants are ready to integrate AI across their development.
What do you think about developers not doing enough QA for their projects? Let us know in the comments below or head towards the official Tech4Gamers Forums.
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The former Insomniac CEO revealed that the studio intended to make Resistance 4 many years back.
A concept was pitched after plenty of thought, but Sony was not interested in the project.
Despite the IP’s dormant nature, fans are still interested in another entry.
Insomniac is easily one of PlayStation’s best studios at the moment. Following critically acclaimed hits like Spider-Man 2 and a rich history with platformers, the developer has risen to new heights in recent years.
However, leaks from 2023 show that Insomniac has its hands full with Marvel IPs. Looking at the situation, fans yearn for additional variety from the studio, and a recent interview highlights that this is something the studio likely agrees with. At one point, it even pitched Resistance 4 to Sony.
Why it matters: Various IPs from the PS3 era have been abandoned for years, with Resistance being one of them. Since Sony is currently struggling to come up with timely first-party releases, these IPs can be brought back today.
Speaking during the latest Kinda Funny Gamescast, the former Insomniac CEO said that Resistance 4 was a wonderful pitch from the studio. He highlighted that the team was very passionate about the IP and believed that there was potential to expand the series’ story further.
Unfortunately, Sony rejected the pitch, and Ted Price believes this was mainly due to the timing. At that point, PlayStation was more focused on flagship IPs that would sell millions of copies, something that Spider-Man accomplished.
Still, the former CEO acknowledged that Resistance was special. He also noted that the opportunity to direct the first two games of the series continues to be a career highlight.
We did pitch that one (Resistance 4), and it was a wonderful concept. In terms of timing and market opportunity, it didn’t work out.
-Ted Price
Resistance Had A Small But Dedicated Fandom
More than a decade later, fans still want to see the franchise making a return, and with PlayStation’s newfound intent to revisit dormant IPs, there is hope that this will happen eventually.
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Reports suggest that the next God of War game is headed to Greece and features a younger Kratos.
Earlier Egyptian setting rumors were also debunked.
The next game is allegedly about Kratos’ relationship with his father.
Since God of War: Ragnarok ended the Ghost of Sparta’s journey in Norse mythology, fans debated what setting Kratos should visit next. Previously, there have been rumors about a potential Egypt setting for the series.
In a new Insider Gaming podcast, reliable insider Tom Henderson revealed that the God of War franchise is headed back to Greece for the next entry.
Why it matters: While fans love the new Norse setting for God of War, many miss the older version of Kratos in the Greek setting. They’ll be pleased to know that the franchise is returning to its roots after over a decade.
As per the insider, the next game will feature a younger Kratos. The insider also cleared the earlier rumors regarding the Egyptian setting, which he stated were inaccurate.
Moreover, during the Insider Gaming podcast, Tom Henderson stated that the next game is about Kratos’ relationship with his father.
Apparently, the storyline’s more to do like his relationship with his father.
-Tom Henderson
It’s unclear if that refers to Zeus or a father figure from Kratos’ Spartan days. Zeus’ story ended with the original trilogy, and it’s exciting to see what part of Kratos’ life the franchise decides to unveil next.
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The next rumored game could be anything from a prequel, a reboot, or even a remaster, corroborating earlier rumors. If such an announcement were to happen, it would likely occur at the PlayStation State of Play, rumored for sometime next week.
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The improved visuals make the game more immersive for new and returning players.
Multiplayer and combat mechanics are now far smoother, making the game more engaging
Although some issues, such as a steep learning curve and repetitive missions, are still part of the game.
The remaster of Freedom Wars available on Steam, has rekindled my appreciation for this unique action RPG game. Originally released on the PS Vita, it offers a mix of dystopian storytelling, multiplayer, and fast-paced combat.
Freedom Wars Remastered enhances these qualities while introducing a modern polish to the game, making it easily accessible on all kinds of devices and software. Here’s what stood out for me in the remastered version.
A World Built on Oppression
The story of Freedom Wars remains one of its most substantial aspects. The game is set in a dystopian future where society is controlled by city-states called Panopticons. People in the game known as “Sinners” are sentenced to massive prison sentences for simply existing and must pay off their debt by undertaking dangerous missions.
Freedom Wars Battle – Image Credits [Steam]The game’s morally complex and harsh setting feels more immersive than ever now, with the visual upgrades from the remaster. The sharper graphics and enhanced visuals bring the game’s environment and the struggles of the characters to life.
Gameplay That Excels
The gameplay of Freedom Wars has always stood out for me, and the remastered version enhances it even further. Players engage in fast-paced strategic battles with massive enemies called Abductors. The overall gameplay resembles that of Fortnite but with monsters.
Battle Against Abductor – Image Credits [Pinterest]Players can use a range of melee weapons, firearms, and the classic Thorn (a grappling hook), which adds versatility and tactical depth. In the remastered version, the controls are smoother, making combat feel more fluid and responsive.
The co-op multiplayer mode, which bears a resemblance to Monster Hunter in terms of large-scale battles against formidable creatures, with weapon crafting is now more seamless, ensuring a good experience when playing with friends.
Stunning Visual and Audio Upgrades
One of the most notable improvements in the remastered version is its upgraded visuals and effects. The high-resolution textures, dynamic lighting, and better animations make the game’s futuristic setting more vibrant and detailed.
The environments, from urban landscapes to desolate battlefields, feel more alive and visually striking. The audio design has also improved with enhanced sound effects and a powerful soundtrack that heightens tensions and excitement in battles.
Challenges That Persist
While the game has improved significantly, and the remastered version does an excellent job of modernizing it, some issues of the original still persist. The game’s learning curve is steep, especially for new players, and some may find the gameplay mechanics overwhelming at first.
Multiplayer Battle Freedom Wars – Image Credits [Steam]Additionally, some missions can feel repetitive, affecting the game’s overall long-term replayability. Lastly, the lack of new content in the remastered version may disappoint returning players who came for fresh missions and storylines.
Why It Stands Out
What sets Freedom Wars Remastered apart is its unique blend of storytelling and gameplay. The game offers thrilling action and introduces players to themes of oppression, freedom, and sacrifice, similar to those of Dragon Age: The Veilguard.
The harsh rules of the Panopticon and the struggles of the Sinners make the game profoundly emotional and more than just an action game.
Freedom Wars Remastered successfully brings a classic title to modern platforms, improving its visuals, gameplay, and overall accessibility. Despite some lingering flaws, the game remains an excellent experience that every action RPG fan should try.
Whether you are revisiting the game or are a new player, the remastered version of Freedom Wars ensures that players have the best experience.
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Gamers never appreciate interruptions when playing through their favorite titles.
Picking the right environment, keeping backup power sources, and using appropriate accessories can ensure interruptions are minimized.
One must plan for emergencies in order to stay up and running.
However, ensuring uninterrupted sessions requires optimizing your setup, managing resources, and preparing for potential hiccups. By planning ahead, gamers can focus on ensuring they get at least a few hours of uninterrupted gaming bliss in their favorite worlds.
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A stable and reliable power source is essential for uninterrupted sessions. Sudden power outages or low battery warnings can be frustrating and ruin an otherwise perfect session. To ensure your devices stay powered, consider investing in a portable power station
A portable power station can keep your gaming setup running during unexpected power interruptions. These devices are particularly useful for gamers who stream, as they provide a backup power source for not just consoles and PCs but also routers and cameras.
Some models even allow charging via solar panels, adding an eco-friendly element to your gaming adventures.
Optimizing Your Internet
Lag or disconnections during online gaming can be as infuriating as a power outage. To avoid this happening, make sure you have an internet connection optimized for speed and stability.
You probably want to use a wired ethernet connection whenever possible since it is typically faster and more reliable than Wi-Fi. Also, an ethernet connection is recommended for competitive genres like fighting games and first-person shooters.
If you must rely on Wi-Fi, position your router in a central location and consider investing in a mesh network system to extend coverage. Additionally, prioritize your gaming device’s internet traffic using your router’s Quality of Service (QoS) settings. This can help reduce latency by ensuring other devices don’t hog bandwidth.
Prioritizing Comfort And Health
The Right Chair Can Make A Huge Difference
Long gaming sessions can take a toll on your body if you’re not mindful of your comfort and health. Invest in an ergonomic gaming chair that provides proper back and neck support. This can help reduce fatigue and discomfort during extended play.
Taking regular breaks is also recommended. Make sure to let your eyes rest for at least a few minutes every now and then. Follow the 20-20-20 rule, which helps reduce eye strain. This involves looking at something 20 feet away for 20 seconds every 20 minutes.
Moreover, staying hydrated and keeping healthy snacksnearby will keep you energized
Getting Your Gear Ready For Extended Use
As you prepare for a long gaming session, you must pick the right gear. Regularly clean and maintain your equipment to prevent performance issues. For example, ensure your console or PC is free of dust and has adequate ventilation to prevent overheating.
While wireless controllers and headsets are convenient, their batteries can die at inconvenient moments. Therefore, keeping charging cables and spare batteries within reach is also recommended.
For PCs, consider an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) as an additional safeguard against sudden shutdowns.
Preparing A Distraction-Free Environment
A clutter-free, quiet space is key to staying immersed in your game. Organize your setup so that everything you need is within arm’s reach. Cable management solutions like clips and ties can keep wires tidy and prevent accidental disconnections.
Elsewhere, noise-cancelling headphones can help block out background noise, especially if you share your living space with others. Let your household know when you are gaming to minimize interruptions and consider setting your phone to “Do Not Disturb” mode to keep notifications at bay.
Picking The Right Accessories
A Great Headset Can Keep You Immersed For Hours On End
Upgrading your accessories can go a long way to improving your gaming experience. A high-refresh-rate monitor and a responsive mouse or controller can improve performance in competitive games.
If you’re a console gamer, consider an external storage device to expand your library and reduce load times. For streamers, investing in quality lighting and a reliable webcam is very important.
Many gaming chairs also come with built-in features like lumbar support or adjustable armreststo enhance comfort during long streams or sessions.
Planning For Emergencies
Sometimes, interruptions are unavoidable, but being prepared can minimize their impact. If you’re gaming during a storm or in an area prone to power outages, save your progress frequently.
Most titles are great at autosaving progress these days, but it doesn’t hurt to take precautions. In case of connectivity issues, make sure you have offline games downloaded and ready to play. This will ensure you can continue gaming without relying on an internet connection.
Enjoying The Experience
Ultimately, gaming is more than just entertainment. It’s an experience that lets you connect with friends, explore new worlds, and challenge yourself.
By preparing your setup, managing resources, and staying mindful of your well-being, you can ensure that every session is as smooth and enjoyable as possible.
A little planning goes a long way in keeping interruptions at bay. With the right strategies and tools, you can focus on what matters most; getting back in the game and making every moment count.
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Using and charging your laptop in aptly ventilated areas can do wonders for your battery health.
Lowering screen brightness, keyboard backlighting, and speaker volume are a few ways to extend your battery’s runtime.
Charging limits can help preserve your battery’s chemical composition to resist degradation.
It’s no surprise that the words ‘battery life’ and ‘gaming laptop’ don’t usually belong in the same sentence.
That being said, it’s 2025, so I’m seeing noteworthy advancements being made in the power efficiency department as far as laptops are concerned. Unfortunately, not all of us are blessed with such cutting-edge tech. However, that doesn’t mean you and I aren’t entitled to reasonable battery lives.
On that note, I have a couple of neat tricks for you that could noticeably extend your laptop battery’s performance and the best part is it costs nothing.
First And Foremost: Maintaining Ambient Temperature
Believe it or not, the first step to prolong your laptop’s battery life is to keep it as cool as possible.
Now I’m not saying you’re supposed to stick it in a freezer, but it would be wise to hold off on overnight charging because a certain amount of heat will always make it through as waste energy.
You’d also be well-advised to not pursue any taxing workloads while you’re charging your laptop because this will only generate extra heat, which you’ll be able to notice emanating from the underside of your laptop as well as from your charging port and charging brick. It might be better to try and not use your laptop altogether until it’s desirably charged.
Why am I emphasizing so much on minimal heat generation?
A Laptop’s Removable Battery (Image By Tech4Gamers)
Well, modern batteries comprise a Lithium-Ion compound upon which heat will usually have adverse effects, both in the short-term, but especially in the long run.
If your laptop has a removable battery, it’s recommended to remove it before using your laptop on charge as any heat generated won’t affect your battery’s chemical composition.
Also, if your laptop has a fast charging facility, try turning it off as rapid charging utilities are typically unhealthy for your battery’s longevity.
Don’t Fully Charge Your Battery
While you’ll certainly get the highest runtime figures if you charge your battery fully, this method will decimate your battery’s chemical health by exacerbating the stress it goes through on each charge cycle.
For the sake of keeping this brief, let’s just say that the optimal charging range is between 20% to 80%.
Of course, you can still calibrate your battery once a month by giving it one complete charge/discharge cycle, but don’t make a habit of doing it on the daily.
Setting Up Automatic Battery Charging Thresholds
If you’re like me and you find it tiresome to constantly monitor your battery’s charge, you can set up an automated threshold to prevent overcharging beyond your desired battery level.
Usually, laptop manufacturers will have a proprietary app through which you can set a battery charging threshold of your liking. If not, you might have to delve into your BIOS settings to manually administer such a threshold.
On the contrary, a few brands like Apple use artificial intelligence to learn your usage behaviour, so if you own a MacBook, it’ll automatically prevent charging past 80% but power through to 100% just before you start your next day.
However, if you’re finding that machine learning isn’t able to correctly predict your usage pattern, you can use an open-source third-party app to set a charging limit.
For reference, even Microsoft urges users to not routinely charge their laptops’ batteries to 100%.
Using The Right Accessories
Beware of using counterfeit chargers and fake cables.
These cheap purchases might save you money in the short run but they’ll end up detrimentally affecting your battery’s lifespan and might even pose hazardous threats to both your laptop and the battery itself, such as potential short-circuits and chemical fires.
Always use chargers that are either original or certified by the manufacturer (in case of third-party chargers).
In contrast, it’s not a bad idea to use supplemental aftermarket accessories like laptop fans/cooling pads to actively eradicate the heatwaves impacting your laptop’s battery.
These cooling pads will even augment your laptop’s overall systematic performance thanks to lesser thermal throttling.
All in all, eking the maximum efficiency out of your battery life usually revolves around minimising ambient heat while preserving your battery’s chemical composition.
