Microsoft wants to significantly accelerate ray tracing in games with DXR 1.2
DXR 1.2 will be released for developers, standardizing new functions for more speed at two stages in the graphics pipeline.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows has a hidden technique for creating stunningly realistic wind
That’s right: All the realistic wind physics are actually made from a fluid simulation moving through the world. It’s a ...
Microsoft’s DirectX update could double ray tracing performance in PC games
Although ray tracing can add visual realism to top-tier games, it can also maul the performance of otherwise top-tier PCs. It ...
Crimson Desert - Official BlackSpace Engine: Ray Tracing Video
In this Crimson Desert video showcasing Pearl Abyss' in-house BlackSpace Engine, which is the Engine used in the upcoming open-world action-adventure game, take a look at the Ray Tracing feature. The ...
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Microsoft has announced DirectX Raytracing 1.2
Microsoft has unveiled DirectX Raytracing 1.2 (DXR 1.2) at GDC 2025, introducing two major innovations designed to address ...
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Image Comparison Shows How Big of a Difference Ray-Tracing Makes in GTA 5
A GTA 5 image comparison shows how big the difference is between how the game looks with and without ray-tracing enabled.
Minecraft Vibrant Visuals makes the game look more like you imagine
Minecraft is finally getting an official graphics upgrade. It looks great, but perhaps not in the way you expect.
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Even with required ray tracing, Assassin’s Creed Shadows is blockbuster PC performance done right
Fear not an excess of ray tracing in Assassin's Creed Shadows - it can still perform well on mid-range and low-end hardware, ...
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ASUS TUF Gaming Radeon RX 9070 OC Edition Review - RDNA 4 Impresses, But the Price Doesn't
The overclocked TUF Gaming Radeon RX 9070 is a powerful 1440p card, but it's pricey and faces stiff competition, including ...