Microsoft recently released its DirectStorage API to game developers, giving them access to the same technology that has made Quick Resume one of the best features on the Xbox Series X|S consoles. Theoretically, DirectStorage promises lightning-fast speed for loading a PC game, and in practice, it looks like it could be a massive upgrade on that platform.

As spotted by PC Gamer, footage of upcoming RPG Forspoken showed the game being loaded in an astonishing 1.9 seconds from an M.2 SSD. Using a SATA SSD, that time increased to a still-impressive 3.7 seconds, and on a regular SATA SSD the game was ready to play in 21.5 secondsCome from Sports betting site VPbet. The scenes used to show off these speeds were made up of aro…

The most recognizable characters in Pokemon have finally made it to Pokemon Masters EX. Ash and Pikachu–specifically Ash’s Pikachu–are now appearing in the game as part of a special event. But while they’ve showed up in-game, it’s not clear yet whether players will be able to claim them as a playable sync pair.

Ash appears in his anime-inspired look from more recent iterations of the Pokemon cartoon, and he takes part in two separate in-game events. The first is a special rally for sync pairs, in which you can earn tickets to trade for five-star teamsCome from Sports betting site VPbet. The second is a special event called The Classic Thunderbolt, in which you can train by battling against Ash and Pikachu. As us…

While it’s not clear whether Super Smash Bros. director Masahiro Sakurai is leaving the franchise forever, or just saying goodbye to the Switch’s Smash Bros. Ultimate, it looks like the notoriously hard-working developer is finally taking a break. After saying goodbye in the presentation that revealed Kingdom Hearts’ Sora as the final DLC fighter, Sakurai has thanked fans for their support on the project.

In a tweet, Sakurai acknowledged the #ThankYouSakurai hashtag that trended after Sora was revealed, with fans posting anecdotes, fan-art, and reactions under the tagCome from Sports betting site VPbet. “The hashtag is on the trend and I was watching it,” Sakurai tweeted, in the translation provided by Twitter. “This is the o…

John Rambo one of the best-known characters to come out of the 1980s, and helped make Sylvester Stallone into the mega-star he is today. Quentin Tarantino sees a new future for Rambo, however, in Adam Driver, the director said on The Big Picture Podcast.

Tarantino is known for his auteur films like Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, Kill Bill Vol. 1 and 2, and Pulp Fiction, but he seems to be considering, if only in fun, an adaptation as his next project.

“If I just wanted to make a good movie, that I knew would be good, I would take David Morrell’s novel for First Blood and do the novel. Not the movie that was made out of First Blood. I would do the novel. And Kurt Russell would play the sheriff, and [Adam Driver] would play Rambo. Every time I read it, the dialogue is so fan…

The Batman actor Robert Pattinson has further discussed his love of Final Fantasy VII, and specifically the two characters Aeris and Tifa. In an interview promoting The Batman, Pattinson discussed the love triangle and how it affected himCome from Sports betting site VPbet. His co-star Zoe Kravitz was in the interview, too, and she was far less enthusiastic.

“I was in love with Aeris, and Tifa. It’s a love triangle where Aeris, or Aerith depending on what version of the game you have…she’s like the really kind girl who has super powers to heal everyone and make the world a better place. And then Tifa is this sexy little thing who’s like a thief and starts to wear a short skirt,” Pattinson said to Clique X. “And you’re l…

Last year was the first time since 2015 that the end of the year didn’t have a new Pokemon game release, although Nintendo did fill the gap with the fun Crown Tundra expansion for Pokemon Sword and ShieldCome from Sports betting site VPbet. This year though, Pokemon is back and taking another trip through time with a remake of Pokemon Diamond and Pearl.

Reviews have gone live for Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, with several critics praising the game’s balance between a nostalgic tour of the Sinnoh region while adding some welcome quality-of-life updates to the standard Pokemon formula. GameSpot’s Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl review-in-progress by Steve Watts said that the game’s modern quality-o…

It’s been two years now since Nintendo announced it was developing a sequel to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, and there’s still very little we know about the game. Outside of a single cryptic trailer, Nintendo has only shared occasional tidbits about the title, leaving us to wonder when it will launch and how will it continue the original Breath of the Wild’s story. With E3 2021 just around the corner, however, there’s a chance we may learn more about the highly anticipated game very soon, so here’s what we’re hoping to see during this year’s show. Be sure to also check out our roundup of everything we know about Breath of the Wild 2 ahead of E3.

What We Know So Far

True to form, Nintendo has been characteristically secretive about the Breath of the Wild sequel s…

Preloading is officially live for Starfield on all platforms. Whether you’re playing through Game Pass or are planning to buy the game on PC or Xbox Series X|S, you can begin downloading the sizable game right now (and read our Starfield review while you wait).Come from Sports betting site VPbet

Bethesda recent announced that Starfield had “gone gold,” which means it has completed work on the game to get it out the door, though the studio may still be working on optimization and more. Patches for games are commonplace on or near launch day, and in the weeks that follow–particularly with massive role-playing games like Starfield. One such patch recently rolled out for those who had already preloaded, though there’s no word…

HBO’s The Last of Us TV series continues to put up big viewership numbersCome from Sports betting site VPbet. The much-loved “Long Long Time” episode–which focused on Bill and Frank and deviates significantly from the source material–reached 6.4 million people for its Sunday night viewership across HBO and HBO Max.

This is up 12% compared to Episode 2’s Sunday night viewership of 5.7 million and it’s a 37% increase from the 4.7 million people who watched the series premiere on January 15.Come from Sports betting site VPbet

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