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Crimson Desert has generated an estimated $20 million from pre-orders, as per analyst firm predictions. The highly anticipated game has garnered significant interest and financial success ahead of its release. The pre-order revenue indicates strong consumer demand for the game, which is expected to be a major hit in the gaming industry.
Valve is set to release four versions of the Steam Machine, with a reservation system in place to prevent scalping. Data mined from a Steam update suggests there will be four distinct models and two Steam Frame packages, possibly including storage variants and Steam Controller bundles. The reservation system, already active on Steam, aims to avoid the chaos seen with the Steam Controller release. Despite hopes for a "console-like" price range, concerns about memory shortages and SSD prices linger. The Steam Machine is expected to launch in 2026, with an official announcement potentially coming in May.
RPCS3, the PlayStation 3 emulator, has updated its contribution guidelines to combat the influx of AI-generated code submissions causing regressions in the project. The team now requires contributors to fully comprehend and take ownership of the code they submit, even if AI was involved in its creation. The guidelines do not ban AI-generated code but mandate disclosure and responsibility from contributors. RPCS3 emphasized the need for quality submissions to prevent bugs and performance issues. The project, driven by unpaid volunteers, aims to maintain its progress in emulating the complex Cell CPU architecture.
AMD has introduced a new Dense Geometry Format (DGF) aimed at enhancing geometric complexity for ray tracing in modern PC games, similar to NVIDIA's RTX Mega Geometry technology. This open solution compresses environmental data into geometry clusters to improve performance and detail in open-world environments. The technology, first detailed in a research paper in July 2024, is now available for developers to test and integrate into future games and engines, with support for Vulkan through an updated AMD DGF SDK. The 30% reduction in storage costs and support for animated geometry make DGF a comprehensive solution compatible with various hardware, including upcoming RDNA 5 graphics for PC and consoles.
Sony Interactive Entertainment's President and CEO, Hideaki Nishino, highlights the company's strategic use of AI in game development, emphasizing its role in automating workflows and enhancing productivity. Sony's studios have already implemented AI animation tools like Mockingbird, notably using it in the remaster of Horizon Zero Dawn to streamline the creation of 3D models. While Sony aims to leverage AI to improve visual fidelity in future projects like the PS5 Pro, Nishino emphasizes that the core vision and emotional impact of games will always stem from the creativity of their studios and performers. Despite some skepticism from gamers, Sony views AI as a valuable tool to support game developers in optimizing production processes and enhancing player experiences.