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Uzair Shabir

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It’s been almost 10 years since Assetto Corsa was released, but it wasn’t as appreciated as it is today. This is purely because of the heavy rise in its modded community, which has taken the the boring base game to a whole new level. 

Arcade Vs. Simulators

Arcade

The racing games are divided into two categories: Arcade and Simulators. Arcade games focus on providing the best visuals using the best vehicles; in short, it makes you feel like you’re a protagonist driving a car in a Hollywood action movie. 

These games also have easy-to-learn controls, and the physics is also exaggerated, which means colliding with a wall at high speed doesn’t have much impact. 

These games often feature an exaggerated visual style, vivid colors, and beautiful scenery to provide the ultimate spectacle while driving. They include the NFS series, the Forza Horizon series, the Crew series, and the Forza Motorsports series, which is now dead. 

Simulators 

Simulator games focus on realism over anything. Assetto Corsa is purely a racing simulator with its aim to provide an extremely realistic driving experience. This means you have to drive as realistically, and collisions result in penalties. 

Assetto Corsa’s physics engine is renowned for its accuracy, as every vehicle has a different handling, and you can feel it. This is why it requires skill and precision to master the game’s physics if you’re switching from arcade games. 

Customization & Mods

Now that you know the difference between arcade and simulator games, let’s discuss Assetto Corsa. But we can’t talk purely about Assetto’s base game because it is terrible. It lacks depth, there are limited vehicles, and the game isn’t even open-world, to begin with.

Extensive Modding Community

The community saw the potential to modify it to give it a completely different outlook and created a website called Assetto World. Here, modders from around the world expand the game with mods to this day, even after 10 years of this game’s release.

Many popular mods receive regular updates, with the latest updates only four days old (at the time of writing this article). This shows that the community works together like an official company works on its games. 

No two modded Assetto Corsa games can look the same. This is the level of modding this game has. Also, most mods are free for the community to enjoy. However, people are making a living out of the paid mods because of how much they sell. 

Racing Tracks 

Since the game was limited in nature, Assetto Corsa goes well beyond what its developers initially intended. Now, the game is riddled with community-generated racing circuits from around the world. 

The modding community has also added routes and highways from real life, such as California highways. Moreover, the community has made custom tracks for you to enjoy different locations. We have a total of around 1K track mods.

Vehicles

While the base game consists of hardly 200 cars (only 178), the modded vehicles can have more than 7,000 vehicles, which is still increasing. Not to mention, these cars are fully functional, with the specifications mentioned in their details. 

Weather, UI & Other Small Details

The mods don’t stop there; they branch out to the tiniest details. Even the hanging car air freshener has its own physics and dangles with the car’s movement. The interiors of each car are designed precisely to replicate the vehicles in real life.  These realistic graphics mods are one of the highest-rated mods for this game. 

Different Mods, Same Game

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Furthermore, the weather can be fully changed to whatever you want. You can also change the AI of the traffic so they can respond in the way you like.

Better With A Steering Wheel 

With these mods, racing in the traffic feels more fun and real because of the smoother physics each car arrives with. The drifting is also much better than other games and feels more fluid.

You expect to get tons of vehicles and tracks from a racing game, and the modded version has it all. All of these mods enhance the game, causing it to break its concurrent player records after 10 years. With these mods’ many options, you never get bored of the game. 

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Xbox Game Pass has surged to over 34 million subscribers, with 9 million new members joining in the past two years. Despite the recent price increase, Microsoft justifies these price hikes by highlighting the added benefits, including multiplayer functionality and major releases like Call of Duty.

As the weekend approaches, it’s the perfect time to delve into some thrilling horror games. Whether you’re a die-hard horror enthusiast or curious to explore the genre, Xbox Game Pass has an impressive selection of titles that can satisfy your craving for suspense and scares. 

Here are three choice-based horror games on Game Pass that will keep you on the edge of your seat this weekend.

Still Wakes The Deep

If you’re looking for a fresh and terrifying experience, Still Wakes the Deep is a must-play that many gamers love. Developed by The Chinese Room, known for its atmospheric and narrative-driven games, this horror experience takes place on a Scottish oil rig in the 1970s.

The game immerses you in a Lovecraftian nightmare as you navigate the treacherous corridors of the rig while trying to escape a horrifying supernatural entity. The eerie setting of an isolated oil rig adds to the claustrophobic tension, making every moment feel like a fight for survival.

Whether you’re a horror veteran or a newcomer, this game offers a gripping experience that can be completed in just a few hours, according to players, making it a perfect weekend binge. It is now available on Xbox Series X|S, PC, and PS5.

Dead Space (Remake)

Dead Space is a must for those who appreciate a blend of sci-fi and horror. The remake of 2008 Dead Space was one of the biggest releases of 2023, and the remake has reignited interest, reaching 30k concurrent players on Steam. It also hints at even more remakes, potentially making this franchise a continued hit.

Set aboard a derelict space station, Dead Space follows engineer Isaac Clarke as he battles grotesque alien creatures that have taken over the station. The game is a masterclass in creating tension, with every corner potentially hiding something that will make you jump out of your seat.

Dead Space Remake is available for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers on PC, Xbox Series X|S, and through the cloud via EA Play. It’s also available on PS5.

Resident Evil 7: Biohazard

If you haven’t yet experienced Resident Evil 7: Biohazard, now is the perfect time to do so. This game marked a bold new direction for the iconic series, a successful revival of the survival horror genre for Capcom, and significantly boosted its sales, shifting to a first-person perspective that amplifies the horror to new levels.

You play as Ethan Winters, a man searching for his missing wife in a derelict plantation in Louisiana, only to find himself trapped in a nightmare involving a disturbed family and unspeakable horrors.

Resident Evil 7 is a masterclass in building tension, available on Steam. Its eerie setting, disturbing enemies, and moments of sheer terror will stay with you long after you’ve put the controller down.

Resident Evil 7: Biohazard is available on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Windows 10/11 PC, as well as on PS4 and PS5 (outside of Game Pass).

Final Thoughts

These three titles, Still Wake the Deep, Dead Space (Remake), and Resident Evil 7: Biohazard, each offer a unique flavor of horror that can satisfy any gamer’s thirst for terror. Whether you want to explore an eerie oil rig or battle aliens in deep space, Xbox Game Pass has you covered.

But don’t miss out on other standout games in the RPG, beat-em-up, and action-adventure genres, which have also fueled my passion for gaming. So, dim the lights, put on your headphones, and prepare for a weekend of unforgettable experiences.

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It’s been four years since Valorant was released, and we still haven’t received custom maps and servers. Now, it is high time Valorant brought this feature, as it is always better to allow the community to create amazing servers and maps.  

Custom Maps

Believe it or not, a portion of Counter-Strike’s success belongs to the community because Valve has given the community freedom to create what they want on their own game. Even the creation of CS was accidental, as CS itself was a mod made for Valve’s Half-Life.

Having custom servers and maps opens doors for a lot of creativity for the community. 

Content Diversity

If this is implemented, Valorant can finally have custom maps dedicated to 1v1 battles. In CS2, plenty of 1v1 maps have spots for cover and are smaller but large enough to accommodate two players.  

Currently, 1v1 is terrible using Valorant’s maps because they are huge, and half of the time, they are covered in walking toward your opponent. Similarly, we can also have dedicated maps for snipers only. 

In CS2, Sniper-only maps contain elevated platforms and narrow spaces around them, making very effective matches. Other maps include tons of locations for cover, aiding the battle.

Empowering Creators

Custom maps will allow the community to showcase their creativity. Often, the creators who are admired for their maps on Steam Workshop become popular among the community, and players wait for their next maps.

Beneficial For Valorant

Developers can observe popular custom maps and servers to gain insights into player preferences. They can integrate the ideas into their official maps and use the players as testing grounds for their new mechanics and map layouts. 

Would Compliment Agent’s Abilities

While the agent’s abilities make Valorant harder than CS2, keeping them in mind while making these maps would greatly complement each agent. This way, there could be a tower map for only Jett to fly onto or Raze to jump onto using her Satchel. 

Other maps could include multiple entries to the same location, and here, Sage’s wall and other agents’ abilities can help block a few of the entries. The community had both views on Abyss for its falling feature, which can be added to their custom maps.

Extended Lifespan

Counter-Strike hasn’t lost its charm and has always stayed relevant since its release. Part of this is because of the custom servers and maps that the community has created over its lifetime. 

People who get bored of Valve’s dedicated servers or the community-created maps. This could also be the case for Valorant, which could enjoy extra years of relevance due to this feature.

Nostalgia & Innovation

Fans love to recreate the maps that are temporarily removed, and if players are given the ability to have custom maps and servers, all of Valorant’s removed maps can be played. 

Counter-Strike players have recreated the classic maps of CS 1.6, which are playable for CS2. Similarly, people are innovative and have crafted the same maps Valorant has for Counter-Strike. 

It would be hilarious if players could create CS maps for Valorant, which is more than a shooter, once it has the feature to create custom maps. 

Custom Servers

Retakes

Retake servers are very popular in Counter-Strike because they comprise shorter sessions with only one site available. The match begins with the spike already being planted, and you have to defuse it while your opponent’s team has to defend it.

Here, the time is short but the stakes are high which make for amazing gameplay with many strategies. Valorant players could enjoy the same high-stake scenario but would be even better because of the inclusion of agent’s abilities.  

Training & Practise

CS also has many practice servers where bots stay still or move in various locations with different angles and distances. This allows for better practice and would benefit Valorant since its practice range is outdated, boring, and not as effective. 

Free Skins

In CS, a few custom servers contain all the skins present and can be playable using a code such as “!skins” or “!knife.” If this gets included in Valorant, it would be extremely fun and everyone can test the skins and play with them before purchasing them.  

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At Tech4Gamers, I work as a guides expert. My role involves writing about solving different gaming and tech-related topics that pique my interest and that I believe more people should know about. This position allows me to share my insights and discoveries with a broader audience, enriching their gaming experiences with the unique perspectives I bring.

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The world of technology is rapidly evolving, reaching breakthroughs every few months. Among these, AI and reinforcement learning has been one of the most important advancements in human history.

While most people think of a digital program when they hear the word AI, companies have been working towards giving these models a physical body to work with. Among said companies, NVIDIA’s Generative Physical AI is revolutionary.

NVIDIA: Advancing Technology

NVIDIA is not a name that needs any introduction. It has made revolutions in technology all across the board, but most know them for their tech related to improving game experience.

From its graphic cards to drivers, it has made the lives of gamers throughout the world better. However, it also engages in other technologies, as seen by NVIDIA’s CUDA Cores helping with quantum computers.

The latest revolution from them is the Generative Physical AI, a way for physical models to make decisions in real time.

What Is NVIDIA’s Generative Physical AI?

One of the purposes of human advancements in science is to make our lives more convenient. This means to do away with anything that requires effort and has an alternative.

Anything requiring motor functions fits this criterion, as machines can perform tasks with more accuracy than humans. However, these machines usually have to be operated by a human, which isn’t effective.

The goal of Physical AI and other similar projects is to automate these things that have no reason to require human interaction, so humans can focus on things that do require their minds.

The Generative Physical AI is an AI that computes and calculates what actions to take in real time and autonomously applies the best course of action to a physical body.

How Does Physical AI Work?

If you have any interest in AI, chances are you already know what reinforcement learning is. In the simplest of terms, Reinforcement Learning trains AI using a trial-and-error process.

This can be done in various ways and works by rewarding the machine for getting a result closest to the desired one. This can then be paired with Neural Networks to further increase the effectiveness.

Simulated Environments

The Physical AI also uses virtual simulations for the first step of learning. This is important, as giving the program a physical body at the start can result in drastic equipment damage, and slow down the process.

There are also a limited number of physical machines. In a simulated environment, millions of generations and variations of the machine’s progress can be managed at once.

Human Sampling

NVIDIA also uses human sampling to make its Physical AI even stronger. They do it by showing the AI what humans would do in certain situations, giving them a chance to learn and try to replicate them.

This, unlike traditional Machine Learning, allows the AI to perform better in a more natural way. In a purely simulated environment, the intelligence can often exploit program glitches and get closer results that way. In a real-world environment, this can be extremely dangerous.

What To Expect From Physical AI?

NVIDIA has certainly made leaps in Machine Learning, but it’s nowhere near perfect enough even for testing, much less for commercial use. It might take years or even decades before we get to see its full use, but it still is a leap in technology.

Presently, robots using Physical AI have shown to be able to perform complicated tasks such as drumming or putting a thread to a needle without human help.

Physical AI has also been shown to improve the way these robots traverse and move, making them less likely to trip and fall. By learning from humans, they’ve learnt to balance themselves without any manual calculations.

If this continues to improve at the same pace, it won’t be a stretch to say most tasks requiring motor movement can be replaced by machines. 

Transport, assembling, and lots of repetitive tasks could be given for machines to handle by themselves, with the Physical AI serving as a replacement for human checking.

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Warhammer’s latest spin-off is all the rage at the moment. Following big releases like Black Myth: Wukong and Palworld earlier this year, nobody expected another surprise hit of this magnitude, yet here we are.

Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 is said to be Europe’s second-biggest launch this year, and this is no small feat. As a newcomer to the franchise who got caught up in all the buzz and decided to give the game a go, it’s easy to see why everyone is so enamoured with this heart-pumping experience.

In many ways, Space Marine 2 is the antithesis of the modern AAA title. It takes me back to a more nostalgic era of gaming, one that I often look back upon with very fond memories.

Why it matters: This Warhammer spin-off may not have been on everybody’s radar, but it certainly deserves your attention.

The Gameplay Is Pure Fun

Space Marine 2 is all about the combat. This approach means that the game isn’t for everyone, and you’ll either love it or hate it. Fortunately for me, I found myself thoroughly enjoying the experience.

The core gameplay loop is built around switching between third-person shooting and melee combat, with the weapon variety on offer creating the opportunity to mix things up further. Each ranged weapon packs a punch, and I quickly grew to like the Las Fusil sniper for its utility in long-ranged combat.

Whether you choose to rain hell upon enemy hordes with the Multi-Melta or burn Xenos swarms to a crip using the Pyreblaster, there’s always fun to be had in the third-person shooting segments of combat. However, melee combat is where Space Marine 2 truly shines.

There’s nothing quite like crushing your foes with a fully charged swing of the Thunder Hammer and ending them with an immensely satisfying execution. The executions are also incredibly gory and downright brutal, and they’re short enough to where they never interrupt the flow of gameplay.

All these mechanics come together to present exhilarating combat and epic battles that will leave you wanting more once you wrap up the single-player campaign. 

Back To The Basics

The game does not rely on skill trees, overly serious storytelling, open-world elements, or checklist-style objectives to artificially inflate playtime. These tropes, while practically staples of modern AAA titles, are entirely absent from the Space Marine 2 experience.

Instead, developer Saber Interactive nails the core combat and presents an abundance of shooting galleries for players to enjoy. Some may call this loop shallow, but I liked the more focused approach here.

It also helps that the gameplay itself is so satisfying. Moreover, I appreciate that Space Marine 2 isn’t as long as your average AAA offering today. While most games aim for as much playtime as possible, this Warhammer spin-off respects your time.

One might argue that the nearly seven-hour single-player mode is a bit too short, but that’s where the multiplayer component comes in. This multiplayer mode is yet another callback to a bygone era of gaming.

Space Marine 2 does not try to keep you engaged in PvP at all times with a Battle Pass or a never-ending grind. Instead, it uses the existing solid fundamental gameplay to offer an experience that you can quickly jump in and out of.

It’s the perfect substitute for those craving more Ultramarine action after completing the campaign.

Final Thoughts

While Space Marine 2 is far from perfect, it shows the importance of focused gameplay and well-crafted games. Saber Interactive never intended to create a jack-of-all-trades AAA experience, and this approach paid off.

Sure, the game isn’t perfect and could have used a few improvements. A cover system, for one, was sorely needed here, in my opinion. The gameplay, while enjoyable from start to finish, could have used just a tad more variety as well.

However, these are small problems in the grand scheme of things. What the game does well is nailed to perfection, making it easy to ignore the few faults that show up here and there. As a newcomer to the franchise, I’m already invested, and I look forward to diving further into the Warhammer universe.

I suspect the same holds true for many others, making this spin-off more than just another release in an existing franchise. Saber Interactive’s latest release is a huge triumph, and everyone at the studio should be proud of what the team has achieved here.

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Some time ago, I debated whether a $500 PC could outperform the PS5; performance-wise, the latter easily held the victory sign. Now, the PS5 Pro was announced earlier this month, and its pricing has caused waves of uproar within the community. When a console costs $700 without a stand and a disc drive, you know it’s time to look elsewhere. With the $30 vertical stand, an $80 disc drive, and around $100 for taxes and shipping costs in a few countries, you can build a custom PC for $900. So, we did just that. We built a PC that outperforms the PS5 Pro for around the same price. Don’t believe me? Keep reading ahead.

What Differentiates The PS5 Pro?

The PS5 Pro is simply a refresher version of the PS5—don’t consider it a PS6. However, we do see a few component adjustments here and there. For example, the PS5 Pro’s GPU has 60 Compute Units (CUs) and 33.5 TFLOPS power, which scales right below the RX 7800 XT. I wouldn’t advise thinking this makes the PS5 Pro’s GPU as strong as AMD’s offering because of an 8% slower bandwidth. The PS5 Pro’s GPU will give you ray tracing and AI upscaling, so that’s a good bonus.

I have created a table that showcases the PS5 Pro’s GPU’s on-paper specifications and how it compares to AMD and NVIDIA offerings.

Besides that, the newer PS5 uses the same Zen 2 processor as before but with slightly higher boost clocks. The clock speed increment won’t affect gaming performance much because you’ll usually be gaming at higher resolutions, where GPU power is more important. For storage, the PS5 Pro saw a decent increase to 2TB SSD storage, so I had to keep that in mind while creating my custom PC.

Key Components Of Our Custom PC

As I stated above, if you’re going to buy a console for ~$900, you might as well build a custom PC for the same price. To prove that a PC within $900 is comparable to the PS5 Pro, I created a build that provides outstanding gaming performance and will also be helpful for productivity tasks.

For starters, I went for the ASRock OC RX 7700 XT GPU as it’s the closest to the PS5 Pro’s equivalent. I chose the Ryzen 5 5600, a remarkable value CPU, to create a decent harmony, especially when paired with the RX 7700 XT. Although I must admit that the 5600 has two less cores than the CPU in the PS5 Pro, it easily exceeds the latter in performance. Plus, the stock cooler is enough, saving us even more money.

I paired the processor with the ASUS TUF Gaming B550 PLUS II motherboard. It’s slightly expensive but offers a better upgradability path. Similarly, the G.Skill Trident Z Neo 32GB 3600MHz DDR4 RAM goes above what the PS5 Pro offers. The 2TB NVMe storage covers much of the $900 budget, but it’s on par with the console’s memory, so it’s a decent bargain.

For the chassis, the GAMDIAS Athena M6 Lite White is a budget-friendly option. It comes with 4x pre-installed A-RGB fans, so there won’t be any additional expenses. Lastly, I completed the build with the Corsair RM750e 80+ Gold power supply to ensure no voltage issues. Honestly, it’s not the most affordable PSU, but you won’t have to buy a newer one when you decide to upgrade. Also, you won’t need a CPU cooler because the Ryzen 5 5600 has a stock cooler that does just fine. Voila! There you have it: a PC that overpowers the PS5 Pro within the same budget.

Gaming Benchmarks Of Our Custom PC

Here’s a look at the build’s performance tested at 4K resolution. As you can see, the build averages ~60 FPS in almost all games, which is also what all consoles target.

The Final Choice: Is A PC Better Than A Console?

This might sound biased, but hear me out. A PC can handle multiple tasks, unlike a console such as the PS5 Pro. For example, outside of gaming, your PC will help you with productivity tasks like graphic designing, video editing, 2D/3D animation, and CAD programming, to name a few. You don’t need two separate PCs for gaming and productivity. You can do everything in one build, like the $900 PC we built that outperforms the PS5 Pro.

Similarly, PCs have a better upgradable path, making them more future-proof. You can’t do that with a console. Once the PS6 comes out, you will have to upgrade to play exclusive games. On the other hand, you can play Xbox games, PlayStation games, Nintendo games, (add X-number of consoles here!), and PC-exclusive games on a desktop.

Sure, a console is more accessible for a plug-and-play solution, so the final choice is whatever you prefer. Do you want an easier gaming solution or greater flexibility and more games? Personally, I’d go with a personal computer because I can’t live without the flexibility it provides.