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Epic FlopIt's time to admit it: Unreal Engine 5 has been kind of rubbish in most games so far, and I'm worried about bigger upcoming projectsMore like Unreal Stuttering, am I right?Image credit: GSC Game World, VG247 Article by Fran Ruiz Contributor Published on Nov. 23, 2024 Stalker 2 has made me look back and realize that maybe it was a mistake to make Epic Games' Unreal Engine 5 become an industry standard for the next decade.Sure, GSC Game World's big comeback FPS/survival game is a 'worst case scenario' of an UE5-powered game being broken as s**t at launch, but I've played my fair share of UE5 games four years into this gen, and mayhap Epic's powerhouse of an engine isn't as good for everyone as it was made out to be after those early demos and The Matrix Awakens.To see this content please enable targeting cookies. Some context ahead of my rant: I don't know much about the ins and outs of game engines, programming, 3D modelling, or whatever. I did dabble in Bethesda's Creation Engine back in the day, and that was it. I've never shown much interest in tinkering with software and professional tools beyond an 'advanced user' level. I'm, however (and for obvious reasons), very curious about all those processes and the work that goes into making all sorts of video games and interactive experiences.Of course, I'm also someone who plays far more games than he should over the course of a year, which is a good way to start picking up on things, good and bad. Combine that with self-taught hardware knowledge and OS tinkering, and as a consumer, you start to make sense of performance issues beyond saying 'this runs like wet ass' and asking for a refund (which I encourage everyone to do more often). Image credit: Epic GamesAnyway, do you remember that late-2022 big Fortnite update which ported the entire thing over to UE5.1 to make good use of Nanite, Lumen, and all that stuff? After a couple of years of hyping up its new engine and trying to get developers to move past PS4 and Xbox One's limitations, it sort of felt like Epic's big triumphant moment with the new tech. Getting everyone and their respective mothers to experience at no cost all the shiny, amazing new visuals that came with UE5, implemented in a fully functional AAA online game.Unsurprisingly, things didn't go exactly as planned. Your average Fortnite pro had been using the lowest possible settings for years to maximize their K/D ratio, and those of us packing hardware beefy enough made the jump only to find even more stuttering than in UE4's later versions and an overall performance hit that wasn't worth the hassle. Two years later, the situation hasn't changed much. Jumping into a Fortnite match right after updating drivers or the game itself means you won't do great, as shaders are being fully reloaded all over again, and all that heavy lifting is being done on the go. Not ideal. Image credit: Arc GamesFor those who don't know: The whole deal with shaders is that each hardware configuration must (or should) prepare them for quick loading ahead of regular play, which is why consoles aren't as affected by these woes and why modern gaming on PC can be kind of rough as of late, at least until your PC has 'acquainted' itself with the latest AA/AAA beast. Different engines (and developers) handle this in different ways. In the case of UE5, 'stutter struggle' is a very real thing, especially when traversing huge levels/worlds, and the lack of good, proper shader compilation upon launch in some titles only makes matters worse.Even when UE5 has been used reasonably well (see Remnant 2), with Lumen and Nanite adding lighting and a level of granular detail to scenes that seemed impossible just a few years ago, the accompanying performance hit, even on expensive PC hardware, isn't worth it for the average gamer, who's just looking for smooth, painless experiences, especially when playing particularly stressful and demanding games. Image credit: EAThe solution that's taken over the industry even quicker than UE5? Aggressive AI-powered upscaling and frame generation. Both AMD and Nvidia are all over this, with the latter locking the (admittedly more robust than the competition's) tech behind the 40 series and above. Since devs can now conjure frames out of thin air, it feels like graphical fidelity is moving faster than the actual hardware being used to run all that jazz, with ray tracing leading the charge. The final result? Most big studios are trying to be Crytek in 2007, pushing for ridiculous visual quality that can only be carried by the current hardware at high framerates thanks to crutches such as DLSS, FSR, and whatnot.And you know what? I think that tech works pretty well and is showing even more promise with each passing year. I love how my 4070Ti can poof frames into existence. But even when you're getting all those sweet boosts... some games remain a stuttery, uneven mess, and I'm not happy to say that UE5 continues to be the worst offender. A good recent example was 2023's ill-fated Immortals of Aveum, a game that, even after several patches, is largely broken on a technical level to this day. Despite the FSR3 and DLSS 3 support it enjoys, it's a wobbly mess prone to crashing. This also applies to several other 2023 games, such as the surprisingly okay Lords of the Fallen reboot, which has gained quite the cult following, but gets second-long freezing out of nowhere no matter your settings and remains rough on consoles. Image credit: Xbox Game Studios, VG247These are just some examples, but you can see the pattern here. If you don't believe me, let the fine folks at Digital Foundry convince you with more data and deep research than I could ever pretend to provide. Also, if you're an avid gamer, check this list for recent games you've played and complained about regarding performance. The big exception, at least in my experience, seems to be Hellblade 2 (unsurprising, considering how much time Ninja Theory put into the audiovisual presentation versus everything else), which was shockingly smooth and stutter-free bar the rare crash related to PC woes I was suffering around the time it launched. But Hellblade 2 also happens to be a very linear game, so make of that what you will.As we look to the future, with UE5-powered behemoths like the next Witcher, Mass Effect, and Star Wars Jedi entries looming nearer and nearer with each passing day, I can't help but be worried about all the major studios that have ditched their own tech to rely on Epic Games' engine, which so far feels quite underwhelming in real use outside of wild tech demos and projects where tons of time and resources were allocated to work out its kinks.Stalker 2 might've been the straw that broke the camel's back, and while we could place a good amount of the blame on GSC Game World not taking extra time with it, I can't help but think of how super smooth Dragon Age: The Veilguard is across a very wide range of hardware, all while running on an engine (Frostbite) that was deemed unfit for anything but FPS not too long ago. Were we all deceived by Tim Sweeney again? Uh-oh...

Chk YourselfDragon Age: The Veilguard modders have added in Baldur's Gate 3's tattoos, so you can slap a reminder that its companions don't chuck you across a room as sexily as Lae'zel on your mugThere's also a fresh patch for the former, as BioWare dishes out more tweaks.Image credit: Larian/BioWare News by Mark Warren Senior Staff Writer Published on Nov. 22, 2024 Dragon Age: The Veilguard's a game about you and a group of different people - weirdo mates, if we're honest - doing a fantasy thing. Baldur's Gate 3 is a slightly different game about you and a group of different people - weirdo mates, if we're honest - doing a fantasy thing. And now, thanks to a modder, you can combine the two a bit by giving your Rook some facial ink.Don't worry, this should be slightly less embarassing than the stuff DATV modders have been sticking on Solas' visage. After all, having some writing you only vaguely understand the meaning of scrawled across your forehead never goes wrong.To see this content please enable targeting cookies. Anyway, modder ShadyKnight is the one that's taken on the task of porting across BG3's selection of tattoos, titling their creation 'Astarion Would Be Proud'."Just as it says on the tin, this mod replaces almost all of the default tattoos with BG3 tattoos," they wrote, "It's not 100% perfect yet, but I'm satisfied enough to post it." Cool.Anyway, all your old favourites are here. Child's birthday party face paint chic. Scary neck scribbles. Chin stuff that makes it look like you've stylishly dribbled a bit. Three little birds on the cheek so you can pretend you're intimately familar with t*ts. There's also some clown makeup. Whatever you pick, it's bound to serve as a strange reminder of all the strange stuff you've gotten up to in BG3. You'll be having a very deep, very nice conversation with one of Veilguard's array of generally slightly too nice party members, and then boom, you'll see the thing on your Rook's face and boom, be transported back to that time Astarion said something a bit too snarky for your liking mid-flirt or Lae'zel burned down the entire camp because fighting you made her a bit too horny.In other Veilguard news, the game's third patch has recently arrived. It's a pretty small one, with some quality-of-life changes to stuff like photo mode and UI, and fixes for stuff like "an odd facial expression when Rook first meets Emmrich".I'm kinda sad about that one, since it was probably dead funny.

Subscribe to Nintendo Life on YouTube786kFirst 4 Figures has released all sorts of high-quality statues and with this in mind, it's now teasing a "sneak peek" of its latest Banjo-Kazooie figure.This one is based on the transformation "Washer Banjo" and pre-orders will be opening in 10 days on 3rd December 2024. If you sign up to the First 4 Figures email, you can also get $10 off the regular price.This figure will join multiple other Banjo-Kazooie statues in the F4F line including transformations like the Walrus and Termite, and characters like Mumbo Jumbo and Gruntilda.Image: First 4 Figures, Rare Another gem from First 4 FiguresUpdate: Early bird pricing ends soonPre-orders are now liveSubscribe to Nintendo Life on YouTube786kWatch on YouTube Would you be interested in this latest Banjo-Kazooie figure? Let us know in the comments.Related GamesSee AlsoShare:00 Liam is a news writer and reviewer for Nintendo Life and Pure Xbox. He's been writing about games for more than 15 years and is a lifelong fan of Mario and Master Chief. Hold on there, you need to login to post a comment...Related ArticlesRandom: Iconic 'DK Rap' Song Has Been Remade 25 Years LaterWith help from rapper 'Substantial'

Dual-screen dilemma.This week saw the Nintendo DS turn 20. Naturally, such an anniversary has got us thinking about the unstoppable passage of time delightful dual-screen once again, and more than a few of us have dusted off our old clamshells for a quick blast through some of our favourites.But, being the needy gamers that we are, ever desperate to pay 50 for a quick hit of nostalgia, the week's replays have reminded us just how many classic titles are still trapped on the handheld of days gone by. The original Professor Layton trilogy, Rhythm Heaven, Phantom Hourglass and Spirit Tracks, a boatload of Mario & Luigi RPGs, the list of DS-locked titles goes on. Heck, even Nintendogs is stuck on the DS, and that was one popular puppy!Read the full article on nintendolife.com

In BriefPosted:2:26 PM PST November 23, 2024Image Credits:Apple TV+ /Wolfs sequel canceled because director no longer trusted AppleIt may be hard to remember, but George Clooney and Brad Pitt co-starred in a movie, Wolfs, that Apple released just two months ago.On Friday, the films writer and director Jon Watts said Friday that a sequel is no longer happening; in a follow-up interview with Deadline, he explained that he no longer trusted [Apple] as a creative partner.The company is reportedly scaling back its movie strategy. Wolfs, for example, was supposed to get a big theatrical release, but instead, it played in a limited number of theaters for just one week before launching on Apple TV+.Watts, who also created the new Star Wars show Skeleton Crew, said Apples shift was a total surprise and made without any explanation or discussion.I was completely shocked and asked them to please not include the news that I was writing a sequel, Watts said. They ignored my request and announced it in their press release anyway, seemingly to create a positive spin to their streaming pivot.As a result, Watts said he quietly returned the money they gave me for the sequel and canceled the project.Topics

Welcome back to Week in Review. This week, were exploring the DOJ telling Google to sell off Chrome to break up its monopoly, OpenAI accidentally deleting potential evidence in The New York Times copyright lawsuit against it, and how AI companies are using TikTok brainrot for study tools. Lets do this.The U.S. Department of Justice argued that Google should divest its Chrome browser to help break up the companys illegal monopoly in online search. District Court judge Amit Mehta ruled in August that Google was an illegal monopoly for abusing its power over the search business, and the DOJs latest filing suggests that Googles ownership of Android and Chrome pose a significant challenge to apply remedies for making the search market competitive.Anthropic has raised an additional $4 billion from Amazon and has agreed to make Amazon Web Services the primary place itll train its flagship generative AI models. Anthropic is also working with Annapurna Labs, AWS chipmaking division, to develop future generations of Trainium accelerators, AWS custom-built chips for training AI models. The new cash infusion from Amazon brings the tech giants total investment in Anthropic to $8 billion.OpenAI accidentally deleted potential evidence in The New York Times and Daily News copyright lawsuit, lawyers for the publishers allege. As part of the suit, OpenAI agreed to provide two virtual machines so that counsel could perform searches for their copyrighted content in its AI training sets. But in a letter, attorneys for the publishers say that OpenAI engineers erased all the publishers search data stored on one of the virtual machines.If youd like to receive the Week in Review newsletter in your inbox every Saturday, sign up here!NewsImage Credits:Presley Ann/Getty Images and CFOTO/Future Publishing via Getty ImagesKim Kardashian meets Optimus: The fashion mogul got some hands-on experience with Teslas bipedal, humanoid robot. In videos posted to X, Kardashian prompts Optimus to make a heart with its hand, dance like its at a luau, and play rock, paper, scissors. Read moreOuras valuation surpasses $5B: The smart ring maker received a $75 million investment from glucose device maker Dexcom. The investment, which marks Ouras Series D funding round, brings the companys valuation to more than $5 billion. Read moreLets throw a party for Partiful: The customizable event-planning app challenging older solutions like Evite, Eventbrite, and Facebook Events is a favorite among Gen Z users and has just been named Googles best app of 2024. Read moreTalk to me in your language: Microsoft will soon let Teams users clone their voices so they can have their sound-alikes speak to others in up to nine languages: English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Mandarin Chinese, and Spanish. Read moreHackers go after Andrew Tate: According to The Daily Dot, hackers breached an online course founded by the influencer and self-described misogynist, leaking data on close to 800,000 users. Tate is currently under house arrest awaiting trial on charges of human trafficking and rape. Read moreWhat makes a bank a bank? The U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ruled that all digital services that handle a significant number of transactions should be subject to bank-like supervision, which could affect Apple Pay, Cash App, Google Pay, PayPal, and Venmo. Read moreA more conversational Siri: Apple is developing a new version of Siri powered by advanced large language models, according to sources cited by Bloomberg, in an attempt to catch up with more natural-sounding competitors like Googles Gemini Live. Read moreCashing in on TikTok brainrot: Several AI-based study tools are capitalizing on a PDF to Brainrot trend, in which the text of a document you upload is read to you in a monotone voice over oddly satisfying vertical videos like Subway Surfers gameplay.Read moreThreads takes a stab at Bluesky: As Bluesky tops 20 million users, Instagram Threads has begun rolling out a new feature called custom feeds in an effort to capitalize on the user demand for more personalization. Read moreChatGPT in the classroom: OpenAI released a free online course designed to help K-12 teachers learn how to bring ChatGPT into their classrooms. But some educators are wary of the technology and its potential to go awry. Read moreDo we need another daily word game? I am a daily word game and crossword puzzle evangelist, but it feels like were quickly approaching oversaturation in the market. Netflix, in collaboration with TED, launched its new daily word puzzle called TED Tumblewords. Read moreAnalysisImage Credits:Real444 / Getty ImagesPlease dont upload your X-rays to a chatbot: People frequently turn to generative AI chatbots to ask questions about their medical concerns and to better understand their health. Since October, X users have been encouraged to upload their X-rays, MRIs, and PET scans to the platforms AI chatbot, Grok, to help interpret their results. Medical data is a special category with federal protections that, for the most part, only you can choose to circumvent. But just because you can doesnt mean you should. As Zack Whittaker writes, its good to remember that what goes on the internet never leaves the internet. Read more

Nano Dimension, a supplier of additively manufactured electronics and advanced multi-material 3D printing solutions, has unveiled the Exa 250vx Digital Light Processing (DLP) 3D printer. Debuting at Formnext 2024 in Frankfurt, Germany, the Exa 250vx targets the production of high-resolution micro parts with enhanced throughput. Designed for industries demanding precision, such as electronics, healthcare, and jewelry, the printer offers a scalable alternative to traditional manufacturing methods.Engineered from insights gathered through Nano Dimensions Fabrica Tera and Giga systems, the Exa 250vx provides a production-ready solution for manufacturers requiring precision without compromising productivity. With its expanded build volume of 100mm x 100mm x 70mm and an impressive 7.6m XY resolution, it surpasses the 50mm build limit of earlier systems. This development aims to address a growing need for larger, intricate micro components in high volumes.By utilizing resin-based DLP technology, the Exa 250vx ensures layer thicknesses of just 10 microns, creating detailed parts with exceptional surface finishes. This capability supports the production of components like connectors for electronics, microneedles for medical devices, and decorative items for jewelry manufacturing.Nano Dimension Exa 250vx Micro 3D Printer. Photo via Nano Dimension.The Exa 250vx is compatible with Nano Dimensions resin portfolio, starting with the durable D-810 resin. This material enables manufacturers to produce rigid micro parts with strong structural integrity. Additionally, the printers open-system design allows users to integrate third-party resins, offering flexibility in addressing specialized engineering requirements.According to Nir Sade, Senior Vice President of Additive Manufacturing at Nano Dimension, the system represents a game changer by balancing quality, productivity, and cost. Micro manufacturers often face trade-offs between precision and production speed. The Exa eliminates these compromises with an approach that meets high-volume demands while maintaining micro-level detail, said Sade.Visitors at Formnext 2024 can find Nano Dimension at Hall 11, Stand D22, where the Exa 250vx is being showcased for the first time globally.Micro 3D Printing Innovations at Formnext 2024At Formnext 2024, other companies introduced advancements in micro 3D printing technologies. Endless Industries GmbH unveiled the Endless ONE, a medium-scale continuous fiber 3D printer targeting sectors with demanding structural needs such as aerospace, automotive, and medical. The Endless ONE employs continuous carbon fiber printing to produce lightweight, high-strength components with a build volume of 600mm 400mm 440mm and open-material compatibility.In other news, UpNano GmbH introduced the NanoOne Green, a high-resolution two-photon polymerization 3D printer featuring a 515nm wavelength green laser with a power of 400nm. The NanoOne Green delivers 30% higher resolution than competing 2PP printers, achieving detail elements below 100nm in width. It targets research and industrial applications, including optics and microfluidics, and supports a wide range of materials, including transparent and biocompatible materials.NanoOne Green Accessories. Image via UpNano.Your voice matters in the 2024 3D Printing Industry Awards. Vote Now!What will the future of 3D printing look like?Which recent trends are driving the 3D printing industry, as highlighted by experts?Subscribe to the 3D Printing Industry newsletter to stay updated with the latest news and insights.Stay connected with the latest in 3D printing by following us on Twitter and Facebook, and dont forget to subscribe to the 3D Printing Industry YouTube channel for more exclusive content.Featured image shows the Nano Dimension Exa 250vx Micro 3D Printer. Photo via Nano Dimension.

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The Chrysler Building | Dan SmedleyThe Chrysler Building is one of New York Citys most celebrated architectural landmarks, an enduring icon of the Art Deco movement, and an example of human ambition during the Roaring Twenties. Completed in 1930 and designed by William Van Alen, this 1,046-foot (318.9-meter) skyscraper epitomized the race for architectural dominance in a rapidly modernizing world. Its gleaming spire and intricate details reflect the zeitgeist of its era and the visionary ideas that continue to inspire architects today. Chrysler Building Technical InformationArchitects1-3: William Van AlenLocation: 405 Lexington Avenue, Manhattan, New York City, USATopics: SkyscrapersArea: 111,500m2 | 1.2 million sq. ft.Building Height: 1,046 feet (318.9 meters), including the spireProject Year: 19281930Photographs: Unsplash & Flickr Users, See Caption DetailsThe skyscraper is the very symbol of ambition, innovation, and progress. Every detail, from its base to its spire, must convey this aspiration. William Van AlenChrysler Building PhotographsNight Aerial View | Morgane Le BretonSkyline | Mac Janas 7DAerial View | David VivesAerial View | Eddie BlairAerial View | Jason KriegerStreet View | Chris CzermakStreet Frontal View | Andres GarciaDetails | William WachterLobby | RFRLobby | Tony ShiArchitectural Style and DesignThe Chrysler Building is a masterclass in Art Deco design, a movement characterized by its geometric forms, luxurious materials, and ornamentation that symbolized progress and optimism. The exteriors sleek terracotta and brick facade seamlessly transitions to the stainless steel crown, whose dynamic sunburst patterns radiate energy and confidence.The crown itself is a marvel, with overlapping, triangular windows that emphasize verticality and lend a celestial aura to the structure. Its stepped design captures the interplay of light and shadow, a hallmark of Art Deco architecture, creating a visual rhythm that draws the eye skyward.One of the buildings most innovative aspects is its incorporation of motifs drawn from the automobile industry, reflecting the identity of the Chrysler Corporation, which commissioned the skyscraper. Stylized radiator caps, hubcaps, and eagle gargoyles adorn the facade, blending functionality with art. These details, far from being mere decorative flourishes, speak to the eras fascination with industrial progress and symbolize the cars transformative power in modern society.Critically, the Chrysler Building demonstrates how ornamentation can enhance a structures narrative. Unlike the minimalist tendencies of later architectural styles, here, embellishment is integral to the buildings identity, providing layers of cultural and symbolic meaning.Structural InnovationThe Chrysler Buildings construction was groundbreaking for its scale and ambition. The steel frame allowed for unprecedented height while maintaining structural stability. The most audacious element, however, was its spire. As part of a secret operation, the spire was assembled inside the building and hoisted into place, enabling the Chrysler Building to surpass the height of its rival, 40 Wall Street, and claim the title of the worlds tallest buildingalbeit briefly.This clever maneuver demonstrated engineering ingenuity and symbolized the competitive spirit of the time. With its stainless steel cladding, the spire remains one of the buildings most iconic features, exemplifying how technical prowess can serve artistic and symbolic ends.The use of stainless steel was visionary, offering aesthetic brilliance and durability. Even after nearly a century, the crown and spire remain largely untarnished, a testament to the materials resilience. The buildings structural integrity and sustainable design choices underscore the foresight of its architects and engineers, showcasing lessons that remain relevant in contemporary architecture.Chrysler Building Legacy and InfluenceThe Chrysler Building quickly became a cultural symbol, embodying New York Citys aspirations and resilience. Its Art Deco style influenced countless skyscrapers worldwide, making it a touchstone for architects seeking to blend beauty and functionality.In the broader architectural canon, the Chrysler Building is a counterpoint to the glass-and-steel minimalism that dominated the latter half of the 20th century. Its intricate detailing and narrative-rich design continue to inspire discussions about the role of ornamentation and symbolism in architecture.While celebrated, the Chrysler Building faces challenges in the modern urban landscape. Surrounded by taller, more technologically advanced skyscrapers, it risks being overshadowed. Yet its enduring appeal lies in its artistry and the stories embedded in its designa contrast to the often impersonal aesthetic of contemporary high-rises.Preservationists and architects alike grapple with the question of how to maintain such historic buildings while integrating them into a rapidly evolving cityscape. The Chrysler Building exemplifies the importance of preserving the physical structure and the ideals and craftsmanship it represents.Chrysler Building PlansLevel 4 | William Van AlenLevel 15 | William Van AlenLevel 24 | William Van AlenStructural Details | William Van AlenDetails | William Van AlenChrysler Building Image GalleryAbout William Van AlenWilliam Van Alen (18831954) was an American architect who was celebrated for his innovative contributions to Art Deco design, most notably as the architect of the iconic Chrysler Building in New York City. Born in Brooklyn, Van Alen studied at the Pratt Institute and later in Paris at the cole des Beaux-Arts, where he refined his architectural sensibilities. Known for his bold creativity and willingness to push boundaries, Van Alens work on the Chrysler Building exemplified his avant-garde approach, blending artistic ornamentation with engineering ingenuity. Despite the acclaim of the Chrysler Building, his career was overshadowed by disputes with its patron, Walter Chrysler, and a shift in architectural tastes. Nevertheless, Van Alen remains a pivotal figure in 20th-century architecture, celebrated for his ability to merge aesthetic vision with modern innovation.Notes & Additional CreditsStructural Engineers: Ralph Squire & SonsClient: Walter P. Chrysler, Chairman of the Chrysler CorporationNumber of Floors: 77