Category Archives: PC Gaming

Battlefield 3 Campaign Gameplay HD

Campaign Gameplay
Battlefield 3 PC
Developer: EA Digital Illusions CE
Publisher: Electronic Arts

Battlefield 3: Classes!

AMD launches world’s fastest graphics card, the HD 6990

Video game console developers have the luxury of limiting their avenues of competition to peripherals and first-party/exclusive releases, at least until a new generation of hardware is released. Graphics card manufacturers aren’t quite so lucky, caught as they are in a constant race to one-up competitors with products that offer more visual bang than what’s on the market.

AMD takes the lead today with the release of its Radeon HD 6990 graphics card, the world’s fastest… until the next “world’s fastest” is released, that is. The beastly new video adapter offers plenty more of that visual bang, though it comes at a considerable cost: $699. Yes, you could buy one of the market’s top-shelf tablets for around the same price. That tablet won’t run Grand Theft Auto IV with its settings juiced to the max though, will it?

The HD 6990 is a dual-chip card, featuring two powerful GPUs crammed together onto a single circuit board along with 4GB of GDDR5 memory. It has massive power needs as you might expect, and some reviews call it out for being noisy — this is true of many high-end graphics card, which require constant cooling to prevent overheating — but the card itself is quite powerful, with a built-in switch that boosts the clock speed up from 830MHz to 880MHz.

All of which is really just an overly technical way of saying that this thing is a beast. The full set of technical specifications is quite daunting, but the takeaway is pretty simple: with the HD 6990 installed in a comparably powerful desktop, you can expect every game that’s out or being released in the next year or two to run at or near its maximum settings. Of course, this is true of other high-end cards on the market as well. They’re not the “world’s fastest” though, are they?

Specs:

• Default (BIOS1)
  • Up to 830MHz Engine Clock
  • 5.10 TFLOPs Single Precision compute power
  • 1.27 TFLOPs Double Precision Compute Power
• Overclocked (BIOS2)
  • Up to 880MHz Engine Clock
  • 5.40 TFLOPs Single Precision compute power o 1.37 TFLOPs Double Precision Compute Power
• 4GB GDDR5 Memory
• 1250MHz Memory Clock (5.0 Gbps GDDR5)
• 320 GB/s memory bandwidth (maximum)
• TeraScale 3 Unified Processing Architecture
  • 3072 Stream Processors
  • 192 Texture Units
  • 128 Z/Stencil ROP Units
  • 64 Color ROP Units
  • Dual geometry and dual rendering engines
• High Speed 256-bit GDDR5 memory interface
• PCI Express 2.1 x16 bus interface
• “Eye-Definition” graphics
  • Second generation DirectX® 11 graphics
    • Full DirectX® 11 support
    • Scalable geometry processing technology
    • Shader Model 5.0
    • DirectCompute 11 support
    • Quad advanced programmable hardware tessellation units
    • Accelerated multi-threading
    • HDR texture compression
    • Order-independent transparency
  • OpenGL 4.1 support
  • Image quality enhancement technology
    • Up to 24x multi-sample and super-sample anti-aliasing modes
    • Adaptive anti-aliasing
    • Enhanced Quality Anti-Aliasing (EQAA)
    • Morphological Anti-Aliasing (MLAA)
    • 16x angle independent anisotropic texture filtering
    • 128-bit floating point HDR rendering
• AMD Eyefinity multi-display technology¹
  • Native support for up to 5 simultaneous displays
    • Up to 6 displays supported with DisplayPort 1.2 Multi-Stream Transport
  • Independent resolutions, refresh rates, color controls, and video overlays
  • Display grouping
    • Combine multiple displays to behave like a single large display
• AMD EyeSpeed visual acceleration technology²
  • OpenCL 1.1 Support
  • DirectCompute 11
  • Double Precision Floating Point
  • Accelerated video encoding, transcoding, and upscaling
  • UVD 3 dedicated video playback accelerator
    • MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
    • VC-1
    • MPEG-2 (SD & HD)
    • Multi-View Codec (MVC)
    • MPEG-4 part 2 (DivX, Xvid)
    • Adobe Flash
  • Enhanced Video Quality features
    • Advanced post-processing and scaling
    • Dynamic contrast enhancement and color correction
    • Brighter whites processing (Blue Stretch)
    • Independent video gamma control
    • Dynamic video range control
  • Dual-stream HD (1080p) playback support
  • DXVA 1.0 & 2.0 support
• AMD HD3D technology⁴
  • Stereoscopic 3D display/glasses support
  • Blu-ray 3D support
  • Stereoscopic 3D gaming
  • 3rd party Stereoscopic 3D middleware software support
• AMD CrossFireX™ multi-GPU technology⁵
  • Dual card performance scaling
• Cutting-edge display support
  • DisplayPort 1.2
    • Max resolution: 2560×1600 per display
    • Multi-Stream Transport
    • 21.6 Gbps bandwidth
    • High bit-rate audio
  • HDMI 1.4a with Stereoscopic 3D Frame Packing Format, Deep Color, xvYCC wide gamut support, and high bit-rate audio
    • Max resolution: 1920×1200
  • Dual-link DVI with HDCP
    • Max resolution: 2560×1600
• Integrated HD audio controller
  • Output protected high bit rate 7.1 channel surround sound over HDMI with no additional cables required
  • Supports AC-3, AAC, Dolby TrueHD and DTS Master Audio formats
• AMD PowerPlay™ power management technology³
  • AMD PowerTune technology⁷
    • Intelligent power management hardware
  • Dynamic power management with low power idle state
  • Ultra-low power state support for multi-GPU configurations
• AMD Catalyst™ graphics and HD video configuration software
  • Software support for Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP
  • AMD Catalyst™ Control Center – AMD Catalyst™ software application and user interface for setup, configuration, and accessing features of AMD Radeon products.
  • Unified Graphics display driver – AMD Catalyst™ software enabling other PC programs and devices to use advanced graphics, video, and features of AMD Radeon™ products.

Source : AMD & digitaltrends.com

Singularity™

For the past 3 days I have been playing Raven Games’ Singularity a First Person, Science fiction shooter with a thrilling plot line based around the Russian island of Katorga-12, the only location in the world of the Element E99. The element E99 is highly radioactive and can alter the fabric of time and space, which is why you; Captain Reznov; must go (with a team) and investigate why the island is “acting up”. From beginning to end the game was fun, horrifying but invigorating. It really makes you think about what the world’s superpowers could be doing in their spare time. Let’s just hope this isn’t on their list of idea’s.

Like most science-fiction games the storyline becomes dry. I believe that sci-fi games are roughly made because most developers don’t care about the “can’t Put down” aspect of games and that the power’s and the effects one can inflict should carry you through the game. Now this can be debated over many different games and be proven wrong (Dead Space, The Suffering , Fatal Frame) but for now lets go with it. I sometimes got bored of it and played a different game from time to time. Like other games I’ve played by Activision It was repetetive and short but it was scary enough for me to continue playing just to get rid of it. Great graphics, great play style, okay multiplayer but all in all I give it a 6.5 out of 10.

Borderlands Game Of The Year Edition Includes Duke Nukem Forever Demo

2K announced today that every copy of the upcoming Borderlands Game of the Year edition will include a certificate for the Duke Nukem Forever First Access Club, which will net members access to exclusive content, but most importantly, early access to the Duke Nukem Forever demo when it becomes available sometime before the game’s release in 2011.
It isn’t clear how much of a head start First Access club members will have with the demo, or what the demo will contain, but that’s understandable given that the game is still a year from release. But if I had to guess, I’d say members will get a week of exclusive access, and the demo will be the same one Gearbox used when the game was officially unveiled during PAX Prime 2010 a few weeks back.

The Borderlands GOTY edition goes on sale October 12, and includes all four of the game’s DLC packs and a Borderlands territory map, all for $59.99 on PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, and $49.99 on PC.
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Black ops Fact or Fiction

Hello, Call of Duty lovers, it’s time for some new Call of Duty Black Ops information. Now the disclaimer is that most or all of the new information for Call of Dut black Ops may be changed before release. I or NoobBlaster.com and it’s writers and creators are not responsible if you lose all interest in the upcoming Black Ops game. Now the first leak was the perk removal and additions.

Fact: Stopping Power was removed from the game.
Rumour: Tactical reinsertions have been removed.

Personally I never used tactical reinsertions in game, so it wouldn,t be a big impact for me if it is for you email me your thoughts at tylerleebailey@hotmail.com so that I can add thm to this post. I believe stopping power was removed so that classes weren’t so dependent on stopping power and were made for creativity and self preference also to base strength on the weapon itself.

Rumour:Search and Destroy has been removed

I personally have more search and destroy matches played than all of my other matches put together. So this was a huge shock for me! I hope this is just a Rumour. The new weapons and perks are shown in numerous Black Ops videos expected over YouTube and th Internet the most recent is a full gameplay video of Call Of Duty Black Ops if you want to watch please go to the link below. Now these dumped are the ones that I have beard personally amongst peers and online.(set to change)

Extras: over 100 of camos
Extras: predator missile is now 2 Valkyrie rockets

Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit PC Requirements

This November, Need for Speed Hot Pursuit launches you into a new open-world landscape behind the wheel of the world’s fastest and most beautiful cars. From Criterion, the award-winning studio behind the Burnout series, Hot Pursuit will redefine racing games for a whole new generation.

You’ll experience stunning speeds, takedowns, and getaways as you battle your friends in the most connected Need for Speed game ever. Through Need for Speed Autolog and its innovative approach to connected social competition, your Hot Pursuit experience will extend beyond the console onto the web, constantly moving your gameplay in new and unique directions.

Loaded with action, this game will challenge you to become Seacrest County’s top cop or most wanted racer. For the first time ever in a Need for Speed game, you’ll be able to play a full career on either side of the law. This fall, whether you’re a lead-foot speeder or a cop with a mean streak, make sure your aviators are spotless and your driving record is anything but.

RELEASE DATE: November 16, 2010

PLATFORM: Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PC

PC Requirements

Min Specs:
OS: Windows® XP SP 3 (32-64 bits) / Windows Vista® (32-64 bits) / Windows 7® (32-64 bits)
CPU: Intel Core® 2 Duo 1.8 GHZ or AMD Athlon X2 64 2.4GHZ
RAM: 1.5 GB Windows® XP / 2 GB Windows Vista® - Windows 7®
DISC DRIVE: DVD-ROM, 8 speed
HARD DRIVE: 6.5 GB
VIDEO CARD: 256 MB DirectX® 9.0 compliant card with Shader Model 3.0 or higher
SOUND CARD: DirectX 9.0 –compliant sound card
COMPATIBLE VIDEO CARD CHIP SETS: ATI® RADEON® X1950, HD 2000/3000/4000/5000 series NVIDIA GeForce® 7/8/9/100/200 series
ONLINE: 2 - 8 players, 512 Kbps or faster

Cyborg R.A.T. 7 Gaming Mouse

Publisher: MadCatz
Developer: MadCatz
Platform: PC
Category: Accessories, Keyboard & Mousepads

• True 5600dpi laser sensor
• Precision aim mode – on-the-fly sensitivity adjustment steadies your aim at the touch of a button
• Custom length, width and height adjustment for perfect comfort
• Interchangeable palm and pinkie rests to suit your grip style
• 15 user definable commands via 5 programmable buttons and 3 position mode switch
• Four user-definable DPI settings
• 30g of removable weights to optimise your gaming precision
• Storage tin to keep weights and palm/pinkie rests when not in use
• Remap programmable buttons and create custom macros with the powerful SST software”

EA’s Dead Space

I just recently purchased the game Dead Space by EA. One of the most Exciting and heart-pounding video games ever made. On Lower difficulties its a breeze, On higher difficulties it is one of the scariest experiences in existence. Not only is it freaky but when attacking enemies you worry on escaping rather than killing them. For the best experience hard is what you need to fully place yourself in isaac’s shoes, but personally i wouldn’t want to be on the ship. . Throughout the game there are Stores which give ammo, suits and multiple weapons. Even though their is a multitude of weapons, suits and new ways to survive in the harsh cold vast of space their is no safety anywhere. My last line to you all who are interested in DeadSpace “They Come in through the vents”

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BattleField: Bad Company 2

Hey! JasoTB here after a long break i’ve decided to start again with BBC2. I’ve recently bought the game and its very fun. The use of vehicles is easy to learn but realistically scary. Most of the time I worry about making sure the UH-64 Blackhawk stays steady and makes it easier for everyone to get the kills that they need. I’ve grown an unusual tendency to the recon class. This class is a “sniping class” In this game they make it a bit more complicated in saying that gravity moves alters the bullets path which is in no doubt true, which makes sniping from long distances that much more enjoyable. Engineers are using silenced SMG weapons, which include the Scar-L Carbine, UMP-45, And the M1A1 Thompson. each level up you get a new item for your class whether it be to move faster, more vehicle damage, or heal your team faster each is highly addictive and fun so I give BBC a 8.5/10, Battlefield Bad Company™ 2 brings the spectacular Battlefield gameplay to the forefront of next-gen consoles and PC, featuring best-in-class vehicular combat set across a wide range of huge sandbox maps each with a different tactical focus. New vehicles like the All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) and the UH-60 transport helicopter allow for all-new multiplayer tactics in the warzone. Extensive fine-tuning ensures that this will be the most realistic vehicle combat experience to date. Tactical destruction is taken to new heights with the updated DICE Frostbite engine. Players can now take down entire buildings or create their own vantage points by blasting holes through cover, thereby delivering a unique dynamic experience in every match.

Players can also compete in 4-player teams in 2 exclusive squad-only game modes, fighting together to unlock exclusive team awards and achievements. Spawn on your squad to get straight into the action and use gadgets such as the tracer dart in conjunction with the RPG to devastating effect. Excellence in the battlefield is rewarded with an extensive range of pins, insignias and stars to unlock along with 50 dedicated ranks to achieve. Variety also extends into the range of customizable kits weapons and vehicles available. With 4 distinct character classes, dozens of weapons, several gadgets and specializations, players have over 15,000 kit variations to discover and master. Players will be able to fine-tune their preferred fighting style to give them the edge in combat.

All of these features combine to deliver spectacular and unpredictable action moments found nowhere else in a modern warfare experience. The game also sees the return of the “B” Company squad in a more mature and intense single player experience where the stakes are higher than ever.

Developer: DICE
Genres: Shooting Action & Adventure
Brand: Battlefield
Platform: PC/PS3/Xbox 360

PC Requirements:

Minimum System Requirements
OS: Windows XP
Processor: Core 2 DUO @ 2 GHz
Memory: 2 GB
Hard Drive: 15 GB for Digital Version, 10 GB for Disc Version
Video Memory: 256 MB (NVIDIA GeForce 7800GT/ATI X1900)
Sound Card: DirectX Compatible
DirectX: 9.0c
Keyboard and Mouse
DVD Rom Drive

Recommended System Requirements
OS: Windows Vista/7
Processor: Any Quadcore Processor
Memory: 2 GB
Hard Drive: 15 GB for Digital Version, 10 GB for Disc Version
Video Memory: 512 MB (NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260)
Sound Card: DirectX Compatible
DirectX: 10
Keyboard and Mouse
DVD Rom Drive

Available At Play-Asia -> & GameStop(Links On The left)