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Rocksteady Offers Laughable ‘Fix’ For Batman: Arkham Knight PC

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Batman: Arkham Knight launched to terrible reviews on Steam for its dodgy frame rate, game crashes, and numerous other game-breaking bugs. Yesterday, it was revealed that Rocksteady outsourced the PC development to a last-gen console developer. Now in the midst of the chaos, Rocksteady has offered a temporary ‘fix’ for the issues plaguing Batman: Arkham Knight PC users – turn your settings down.

Rocksteady updated its forum with recommendations on what graphics settings PC gamers should use. Those whose computers meet the minimum requirements should set the game to the lowest possible settings, and those that meet the recommended settings or higher should set the game to medium quality.

So that expensive Nvidia graphics card that came with Batman: Arkham Knight ads splashed all over? All of those heavily advertised “better on Nvidia” slogans? Yeah, turns out they’re useless.

To make things worse, Eurogamer reports that the PC port of Batman: Arkham Knight is actually missing several of the graphical features of its console counterparts. That’s right – the PC version is actually worse than the console versions by design. Eurogamer’s testing of the game (on a PC that easily met the recommended specs) yielded some pretty depressing results.

Compared to the PS4 version, Batman: Arkham Knight on PC is missing several graphical features. The PC version has no ambient occlusion, no transparency layer on raindrops, and rain doesn’t appear on Batman or the Batmobile, so it doesn’t have that “dewy sheen” across the whole map. These are just some of the features present in the PS4 release that are missing from the PC version.

Reaching up to 60 fps is never going to be an option for this game, even on the lowest settings. That’s with Nvidia’s latest driver, specifically designed for Batman: Arkham Knight. In-game graphics options are limited, so there aren’t a lot of changes users can make to try to achieve better performance. Not that it would make a difference, though.

It’s becoming all too clear that Batman: Arkham Knight was ported to PC from its console version, and ported terribly. The result is having the PC version watered-down to the point of being essentially unplayable. Let’s not forget that the PC version of any game should be the best version. Either Rocksteady or Warner Bros is completely lacking any care for its PC customers.

Rhiannon likes video games and she likes writing, so she decided to combine them. As well as writing about video games, she also belts out the occasional science fiction or fantasy story, edits videos, and eats strawberry oreos. In that order.

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Helldivers 2 has quickly become one of Sony’s top-selling games in the US

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Helldivers 2 proved to be a surprising success, highlighting the unpredictable nature of the gaming industry. As per Circana analyst Mat Piscatella, it currently ranks as Sony’s seventh highest grossing game in the United States to date, trailing behind a trio of Spider-Man titles, a couple of God of War games, and Ghost of Tsushima. It’s only been on the market for less than three months and is not even being sold at full price.

According to Piscatella, a significant factor contributing to the game’s success is its release on PC. He mentioned that, based on Circana’s Player Engagement Tracker, the game has consistently ranked first in terms of active users on Steam in the US since its launch, including April. The release of Helldivers 2 on both PlayStation and PC has been an extraordinary triumph.

He stated that Helldivers 2 has already become the seventh highest-grossing Sony-published game in history. Without a PC, it would not currently be considered one of the top 20 games. While I’m emphasizing the success of the PC SKU, it’s important to note that I’m not disregarding the success of the PlayStation SKU. I just wanted to clarify that. This launch has proven to be incredibly successful.

Prior to the release of Helldivers 2, Sony made it clear that they would be launching their live service-style titles simultaneously on both the PS5 and PC. The success of this approach will undoubtedly strengthen their strategic vision. It will be intriguing to witness if the company reveals official sales figures in the near future, as the title appears to be one of the platform holder’s most successful sellers to date.

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The developer of Stellar Blade for the PS5 Expressing gratitude to the fans for their unwavering support amidst a recent controversy surrounding censorship

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Shift Up, the Korean developer, seems to be reconsidering its contentious alterations to the Stellar Blade outfit. In a message to fans, they have urged everyone to stay tuned for updates and expressed gratitude for the passionate feedback from players. For those who may not be aware, a petition gained significant attention over the weekend when gamers discovered changes made to a few of the game’s costumes through a day-one patch.

The launch day update includes a fantastic New Game + mode, but some players were disappointed by the changes made to protagonist Eve’s outfit. These alterations sparked debates about censorship. Director Hyung-Tae Kim later clarified that this was the studio’s original vision, but he acknowledged that it may require further persuasion to win over users. Internal discussions were also underway to address any concerns.

There is no definitive confirmation regarding the reversal of the outfits, but considering the language used in the statement and the widespread controversy surrounding the alterations, it is highly likely that a future patch will restore the original costumes. If you want to get a sneak peek at all of Eve’s different outfits and learn how to unlock them, be sure to take a look at our comprehensive guide, All Outfits and How to Get Them.

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Will Stellar Blade be available for PC?

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It’s quite possible. Fans all over the world are interested in Shift Up’s highly anticipated action-adventure game, Stellar Blade. With its captivating post-apocalyptic setting reminiscent of Nier and a compelling protagonist named Eve, it’s no wonder the game has generated such widespread attention.

The game consistently impresses with its stunning visuals and high-octane action, leaving players in awe with each new trailer.

Yet, just like other noteworthy second-party and third-party game releases, fans are pondering: Will Stellar Blade be available on PC?

In this article, we delve into the details to determine the platform availability of the highly anticipated title.

Will Stellar Blade be available on PC? Allow me to provide you with the answer.

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Unfortunately, Stellar Blade will not be available on PC, at least not initially. Currently, the game is only available on PlayStation 5 starting on April 26, 2024.

Regrettably, it appears that there is no indication of a potential PC release for Stellar Blade in the future. In most cases, trailers for PlayStation timed-exclusive titles conclude with a disclaimer that specifies the duration of their exclusivity.

In the Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth launch trailer, it is explicitly stated that the game will only be accessible on other platforms starting on May 29, 2024.

Regrettably, when it comes to the stellar blade, there is no indication of such.

It’s important to note that Sony Entertainment Interactive published Stellar Blade, unlike Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth. This means that the chances of it being released on PC or other platforms in the near future are even slimmer.

However, it is worth noting that there is a chance the game might be released on PC in the future, given PlayStation’s track record of bringing their exclusive titles to the platform. However, it could be a while before this comes to fruition.

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