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Grace's DLSS 5 Glow-Up Sparks Debate in Resident Evil Requiem
technology22 days ago

Grace's DLSS 5 Glow-Up Sparks Debate in Resident Evil Requiem

Nvidia's DLSS 5 upscaling sparked a heated fan debate after Grace Ashcroft's in-game look was dramatically altered; Capcom producer Masato Kumazawa called the strong reactions a positive sign that fans preferred the original Grace design, while Capcom remains cautious about adopting DLSS 5 and generative AI tools. The article notes uncertainty about future DLSS 5 use and what it means for Capcom's approach when the technology officially launches.

PS6 Leaks Hint at Cloud-First Streaming, AI Upscales, and a New Horror Project
gaming22 days ago

PS6 Leaks Hint at Cloud-First Streaming, AI Upscales, and a New Horror Project

MP1st reports early PS6 details: cloud streaming infrastructure is moving to PCIe Gen5 NVMe with cross-gen asset work for PS5/PS6 and an emphasis on social apps; a next-gen Unreal Engine 5 horror shooter with motion capture is in development (with Firesprite's rumored Project Heartbreak); Sony is expanding AI via PSSR and ML hiring, signaling AI-driven visuals across future hardware, plus speculative SAVANT haptics for a new controller.

Xbox AI pivot shown as AutoSR debuts on ROG Ally
technology25 days ago

Xbox AI pivot shown as AutoSR debuts on ROG Ally

Microsoft rolled out ROG Ally features including Auto Super Resolution (AutoSR), an AI upscaler, as part of its AI push for gaming; Xbox chief Asha Sharma said the team is refocusing AI efforts to improve real-time graphics, discovery, and personalization, using AutoSR as an early example. Reactions among gamers are cautiously optimistic about AI-assisted features in gaming.

Saros Unveils a Major PS5 Pro Upgrade via AI Upscaling
gaming1 month ago

Saros Unveils a Major PS5 Pro Upgrade via AI Upscaling

Saros, the next PS5 exclusive from Housemarque, releases April 30 and will include a major PS5 Pro upgrade powered by the new PSSR 2 AI upscaling, offering higher resolutions and smoother frame rates for Pro users; the PS5 Pro has struggled for broad developer support, but this game is billed as a game changer, with only about a third of 2026 releases PS5 Pro enhanced.

Kingdom Come Dev Defends DLSS 5 Slop Filter, Calling It an 'Uncanny Beginning'
technology2 months ago

Kingdom Come Dev Defends DLSS 5 Slop Filter, Calling It an 'Uncanny Beginning'

Daniel Vávra, head of Warhorse and Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, publicly defends Nvidia’s DLSS 5, calling it an ‘uncanny beginning’ that could eventually replace costly ray tracing and be trainable for specific art styles or faces. He rejects the idea that DLSS 5 merely redraws a 2D image with a soap-opera filter, while critics argue otherwise; the piece sits amid broader backlash from developers and analysts about AI-assisted visuals and the tech’s potential impact on game design and industry dynamics.

NVIDIA DLSS 5 Upscales Real-Time Frames Using 2D Imagery and Motion Vectors
technology2 months ago

NVIDIA DLSS 5 Upscales Real-Time Frames Using 2D Imagery and Motion Vectors

DLSS 5 is described as taking a 2D frame plus motion vectors as input and using an AI model to output enhanced frames in 2D, with underlying geometry and textures unchanged; NVIDIA says this 2D-only approach is more efficient than full 3D rendering. The tech will offer developers controls for intensity, color grading, masking, and where enhancements apply, though it remains an early preview.

DLSS 5 rollout sparks debate over AI-upscaled visuals, drawing online mockery
technology2 months ago

DLSS 5 rollout sparks debate over AI-upscaled visuals, drawing online mockery

NVIDIA unveiled DLSS 5 with an AI-powered upscaling filter that can dramatically alter character looks and scenes, prompting widespread memes and criticism despite developers saying users will have control; Digital Foundry’s preview shows uneven enhancements, while some studio figures issued praise, highlighting a divide between hype and public reaction. DLSS 5 remains optional for players and is framed as an artistic choice by developers, but the initial response has been largely negative.

PS5 Pro boosts visuals with a big AI upscaling update tonight
gaming2 months ago

PS5 Pro boosts visuals with a big AI upscaling update tonight

Sony is rolling out an upgraded PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR) AI upscaler to PS5 Pro games with the latest system update, expanding support to titles like Cyberpunk 2077, Silent Hill 2, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, and more. Digital Foundry testing says the update reduces shimmering artifacts and delivers crisper, more consistent graphics, thanks to AMD/Sony’s Project Amethyst work and a backport of FSR 4-style tech. The upgrade arrives in phases starting March 17 at 1 AM ET, with additional titles and patches (including Assassin’s Creed Shadows, Cyberpunk 2077) to follow in coming weeks; players can toggle PSSR on or off per title.

Nvidia's grand claim on gaming history meets DLSS-driven performance critique
technology2 months ago

Nvidia's grand claim on gaming history meets DLSS-driven performance critique

A GamesRadar feature challenges Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s assertion that Nvidia created the modern video game industry, arguing the company’s heavy focus on AI upscaling (DLSS) and multi‑frame generation acts more as a software fix than a hardware solution, with widespread concerns about declining native game optimization, bottlenecks in current GPUs, and growing developer reliance on upscaling to hit high frame rates.

LG Launches UltraGear evo with Groundbreaking AI Upscaling for 5K Gaming
technology5 months ago

LG Launches UltraGear evo with Groundbreaking AI Upscaling for 5K Gaming

LG announced the launch of its UltraGear evo lineup, featuring the world's first 5K AI Upscaling technology across OLED, MiniLED, and ultra-wide gaming monitors, including a 39-inch OLED, a 27-inch MiniLED, and a 52-inch large-format display, all designed to enhance high-resolution gaming with superior image quality, speed, and immersion, debuting at CES 2026.

YouTube Introduces AI Upscaling and New Features for Enhanced Viewing
technology6 months ago

YouTube Introduces AI Upscaling and New Features for Enhanced Viewing

YouTube is introducing AI-based video upscaling to enhance low-resolution videos on its TV apps, supporting HD and future 4K upscaling, along with improved thumbnails and immersive previews to boost viewer engagement. Creators can opt out of these features, and YouTube is also adding a contextual search function for better content discovery on TV.

YouTube Introduces AI Upscaling, App Redesigns, and New Features for Enhanced Viewing
technology6 months ago

YouTube Introduces AI Upscaling, App Redesigns, and New Features for Enhanced Viewing

YouTube is introducing new features to enhance TV viewing, including AI upscaling of low-resolution videos with an opt-out option for creators and viewers, support for 4K upscaling in the future, expanded thumbnail limits, and interactive shopping features, all aimed at improving the user experience on large screens while respecting creator control.