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Today marks five days before Alan Wake 2s first anniversary, and the developers at Remedy Entertainment have some great news for players. Firstly, those who plan to get the game on PS5 Pro will get to enjoy improved Quality and Performance modes. There will also be a free anniversary update promising many improvements and cheats. The team at Remedy dove deep into Alan Wake 2s PS5 Pro improvements, but well keep things brief here. Both quality and performance modes depend on Sonys PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR) upscaling method. This allows quality mode to reach an output resolution of 4K while the render resolution is 2,176 x 1,224. Ray-traced reflections are on, but only at 30FPS On the other hand, the performance mode also outputs at 4K, but the render resolution is only 1,536 x 864, and theres no ray-tracing. However, the FPS counter will reach 60. Remedy also claims that Pro performance mode has improved fog, volumetric lighting, shadow accuracy and image stability. The company further explains that performance mode for the PS5 Pro is superior to the base PS5s quality mode in terms of output resolution and visual detail. The render detail isnt exactly the same, but its close. Moving on to the anniversary update, Alan Wake 2 players (all of you, not just PS5 Pro owners) will be able to enjoy improvements like an inverted X axis on mouse and keyboard, DualSense gyro aiming support, haptics support for more items and the Gameplay Assist menu. The menu contains some features including invulnerability to damage, immortality, unlimited ammo, flashlight batteries not running out and more. We arent sure about you, but it sounds like a recipe for disaster and chaos, but thats what some players want. Remedy Entertainment is improving the games accessibility first and foremost, and its a welcome sight for those who struggle with the currently available control schemes. The anniversary update will be available tomorrow on October 22, while the PS5 Pro enhancements dont have a release date yet.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/gaming/playstation/alan-wake-2s-upcoming-ps5-pro-update-will-add-a-4k-ray-tracing-mode-170403388.html?src=rss
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The indie platformer Neva, from the same developer that made the beloved Gris, is getting a physical edition. It comes out on March 14, 2025 for both the Nintendo Switch and the PS5. Preorders are available now in both standard and deluxe editions. The standard edition will get you the game and a box. The deluxe edition, however, also ships with a collectors box, the original soundtrack on CD and an 88-page artbook. Neva has absolutely stunning art design, so that artbook is likely going to be something special. For the uninitiated, Neva is an indie platformer that came out last week to near-universal rave reviews. We called it perfect and a faultless game in our official review. Thats high praise, but well-deserved. The graphics and art design are top-tier and the narrative is a masterclass in environmental storytelling. The platforming is also pretty darn great, with light and responsive controls. As for the story, the less said the better. It involves a woman and her wolf as they rely on each other to traverse a dangerous world. Yes, you can pet the wolf. Theres actually an achievement for that. Neva was developed by Nomada Studio and published by Devolver Digital. Its also available for PC, macOS and Xbox Series X/S, but those platforms arent getting a physical edition.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/gaming/the-critically-acclaimed-neva-will-get-a-physical-release-next-year-162247507.html?src=rss
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Czech skincare brand Astrid is guessing it's been a while since most of its customers had a sleepover. To ensure there are "no more excuses for not getting together with your besties," the brand has declared 7-10 November 2024 Sleepover Weekend, offering prizes to those who register their gathering on astridsleepover.cz. The campaign aims to encourage a record number of sleepovers in the Czech Republic and Slovakia, with winners receiving Astrid's Hydro X-Cell products, makeup sponges, a silk pillow and other goodies.As much as they yearn for meaningful connections, people struggle to carve out dedicated time for friends. By reminding its customers of the joy of a sleepover, Astrid offers a hook for them to (finally) organize a get-together. Meanwhile, by setting the scene for a shared self-care ritual, the brand is promoting its skincare products in an entirely relevant context.
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