Rumors of Nintendo’s upcoming Switch 2 console are heating up, with developer Pathea Games hinting at its release by mentioning “future Nintendo platforms yet to be announced” for their game, My Time at Evershine. The game’s announcement suggests the Switch 2 could boast NVIDIA DLSS upscaling, potentially even ray tracing in docked mode. The prospect of a powerful, fanless handheld with console-like performance has gamers excited.
Sony’s PlayStation 5 Pro packs a punch with a significantly upgraded GPU featuring AMD’s next-gen RDNA 4 architecture, bringing substantial performance improvements and a massive leap in ray tracing capabilities. This move not only benefits PS5 Pro users but also sets the stage for a major boost in ray tracing performance for future Radeon graphics cards.
Get ready to experience the iconic Nova Prospekt level from Half-Life 2 like never before with the impressive RTX Remix project. NVIDIA’s powerful modding tools bring stunning ray-traced visuals, AI-enhanced textures, and models to the classic game, transforming it into a modern masterpiece.
This week’s episode of The TT Show dives into the latest gaming news, including Black Myth: Wukong’s impressive visuals with ray tracing, a stunning Doom II mod with full path-traced lighting, AMD’s upcoming next-gen Radeon GPUs, and the latest on the Nintendo Switch 2. Plus, the show discusses recent controversies in the CPU world.
YouTube creator Digital Dreams pushes the boundaries of Skyrim modding with an 8K, ray-traced version utilizing over 3100 mods. While stunning, the performance comes at a cost, leaving the question of whether this visual masterpiece is truly playable.
Black Myth: Wukong, a cinematic action RPG based on the Journey to the West myth, is set to release on August 20th for PC and PlayStation 5. The game has generated immense hype with its stunning visuals, powered by NVIDIA ray-tracing technology. A recent benchmark tool released on Steam reached an incredible peak of over 85,000 concurrent ‘players’ in its first 24 hours, highlighting the game’s massive anticipation.
Ahead of its highly anticipated August 20th release, Black Myth: Wukong has captivated gamers with its impressive visuals and technical prowess. A free benchmark tool allows players to experience the game’s stunning graphics, particularly with ray-tracing and DLSS 3.5 enabled, showcasing its remarkable performance even at 4K resolution.
A new path tracing mod for Doom II, titled ‘Doom 2: Ray Traced’, utilizes advanced technology to deliver breathtaking visuals, bringing the classic game to life in a way never before seen. This mod, built on the popular GZDOOM port, combines voxel-based character models with a supercharged ray-tracing renderer, creating a visually stunning experience.
A new mod for Forza Motorsport uncovers a hidden visual mode that significantly enhances the game’s graphics with ray-traced global illumination (RTGI), boosting detail, draw distance, and adding realistic lighting. While impressive, this mode highlights the game’s unfinished advanced ray-tracing features.
Leaked information suggests that AMD’s upcoming RDNA 4 architecture will significantly improve ray tracing performance, potentially challenging Nvidia’s dominance in this area. The leak details several key enhancements, including a doubled ray tracing intersect engine and optimizations for efficiency and speed. While AMD might not be able to surpass Nvidia’s top-tier GPUs, these advancements could make RDNA 4 a formidable contender in the mainstream market, especially if priced competitively.
