You’ve probably seen several YouTube videos where people claim they have heard from, “someone in the know” that AMD isn’t making high end versions of their next video cards.

https://youtu.be/va8nyj6y7d4

https://youtu.be/YZtEcPadqrs

This is so damned much bullshit, chicken little is laughing at the sky falling…

It’s HALF a story.

The FACT is AMD has just released a paper regarding a more efficient method of computing object locations in a scene when ray tracing.

Currently the method used is called the Monte Carlo method. It is computationally intensive and requires… HARDWARE.

AMD has come up with a method (called Neural Intersection Function) that is 150% more efficient. This means that EXISTING hardware will… do what?

AMD can build cards that use less hardware, use less power, and what do you suppose that means?

LESS COST FOR MORE PERFORMANCE! So when you see the nonsense that “AMD is exiting building GPU’s…” No, they are building 150% more efficient GPU’s, at lower cost while the cost of graphics cards is going back up.

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ninja/post/238729

After hearing the creator of Rick and Morty was involved with this game I was GOING to recommend:

High on Life is a cosmic adventure game that unfolds on an Earth attacked by the G3 cartel, extraterrestrial beings who exploit humans as drugs. The protagonist, a directionless high school graduate turned space bounty hunter, embarks on a mission to halt the invasion. Alongside the hero are his sentient and vocal weapons known as Gatlians, providing commentary and guidance throughout the journey. The game's interstellar journey spans across various cosmic locations, such as a jungle and a city built on an asteroid's surface, encountering both hostile and neutral characters. The player uses a unique arsenal to combat enemies, including a pistol, rifle, shotgun, knife, and a distinctive grenade launcher that shoots “baby grenades." Alongside battling adversaries, players solve simple puzzles and upgrade equipment in this captivating game.

STOP

While this sounds good, if you google “High on Life” you’re going to find LOTS of configuration recommendations on how to adjust the video…

So it’s even playable.

One guy had a 7950 CPU and a 4070 GPU and couldn’t get the game to 60 fps…

The last patch for the game was in March.

OTOH

RECENT user reviews are VERY POSITIVE AND it is fully verified for the Steam Deck.

So what am I saying? The bugs MAY be fixed based on available information. YMMV

After hearing the creator of Rick and Morty was involved with this game I was GOING to recommend:

High on Life is a cosmic adventure game that unfolds on an Earth attacked by the G3 cartel, extraterrestrial beings who exploit humans as drugs. The protagonist, a directionless high school graduate turned space bounty hunter, embarks on a mission to halt the invasion. Alongside the hero are his sentient and vocal weapons known as Gatlians, providing commentary and guidance throughout the journey. The game's interstellar journey spans across various cosmic locations, such as a jungle and a city built on an asteroid's surface, encountering both hostile and neutral characters. The player uses a unique arsenal to combat enemies, including a pistol, rifle, shotgun, knife, and a distinctive grenade launcher that shoots “baby grenades." Alongside battling adversaries, players solve simple puzzles and upgrade equipment in this captivating game.

STOP

While this sounds good, if you google “High on Life” you’re going to find LOTS of configuration recommendations on how to adjust the video…

So it’s even playable.

One guy had a 7950 CPU and a 4070 GPU and couldn’t get the game to 60 fps…

The last patch for the game was in March.

OTOH

RECENT user reviews are VERY POSITIVE AND it is fully verified for the Steam Deck.

So what am I saying? The bugs MAY be fixed based on available information. YMMV

Back when Red v.s. Blue didn’t lead to a 4 count indictment.

Well, I guess it IS boomer shooter material… kinda?

An opinion on why AMD graphics cards get overlooked.

This is a game type that I can find everywhere but in the iOS ecosystem. Got any recommendations?

What are your three favorite boomer shooters in no particular order?

First, I’d have to thank Warhammer 40K Boltgun for bringing me back to the fold.

Second, I’d thank Doom(2016) for kinda filling in and keeping interest alive.

Third, I’d go back to the first 3D shooter I bought, Heretic.

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Originating from Ukraine, Chasm: The Rift is recognized as an innovative FPS title from its era and the first Eastern European "boomer shooter". It offers an exhilarating journey through the Corridors of Time and the thrill of ripping limbs from monstrous foes with the iconic BladeGun. The game also features an advanced weather system. With recent updates, players can now experience this late 90's classic on modern PCs, complete with full 4K support, enhanced sound design, and achievement systems. It's also been localized into twelve languages, making it accessible to a wider global audience.