Nvidia's March 16, 2026 DLSS 5 reveal drew a widely shared critique from Digital Foundry's John Linneman, who praised the environmental lighting upside while warning that the character rendering looked far too invasive.
Embark CEO Patrick Soderlund says Arc Raiders now contains fewer AI voice lines than it did at launch after some lines were re-recorded with human actors, framing AI more as a production tool than a full replacement for performers.
Microsoft says Advanced Shader Delivery is moving deeper into the Windows PC stack with AgilitySDK 1.619 APIs, PIX support in May 2026, and future partial graphics programs aimed at reducing D3D12 shader compile times and stutter.
TheGamer reports that Pearl Abyss added Denuvo Anti-Tamper to the Steam version of Crimson Desert on March 12, 2026, creating immediate backlash in r/Games over a late-stage DRM disclosure.
Newzoo projects PC revenue to outgrow Console and pass it by 2028, driven by premium game sales, broader catalog engagement, and East Asia expansion.
A high-traffic r/Games post highlights Microsoft’s Project Helix reveal, with Xbox leadership saying the next console will focus on performance and support both Xbox and PC games.
Arrowhead Game Studios announced via Steam News that Helldivers 2 will remove its Steam “large build” alongside the next patch on March 17, 2026. The studio said testing, player feedback, and heavy traffic during the Machinery of Oppression update gave confidence in the slimmer build path.
A high traction r/pcgaming post shared reporting that Capcom now gets 50% of its game sales from Windows PC. The source metadata also points to further PC share growth and strong Steam performance tied to Resident Evil Requiem.
A hot r/Games thread highlighted Xbox Wire's March 3, 2026 update for Game Pass Wave 1, including Cyberpunk 2077, Planet of Lana II, and Hollow Knight: Silksong. The schedule spans cloud, console, and PC availability across early and mid March.
Capcom has removed the controversial Enigma DRM from Resident Evil 4 Remake, confirmed via SteamDB. The DRM had been added to the two-year-old title and was widely criticized as an unusual and unnecessary decision.
Warner Bros has removed the Denuvo anti-tamper DRM from Gotham Knights, the 2022 superhero action RPG. The removal is welcomed by PC gamers and game preservation advocates, though many note the game was cracked years ago.
Capcom has removed the controversial Enigma DRM from Resident Evil 4 Remake, confirmed via SteamDB. The DRM had been added to the two-year-old title and was widely criticized as an unusual and unnecessary decision.