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Kvik

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If you're using SpecialK, try enabling Nvidia reflex (low latency) + boost and see what happens to the GPU usage. I've heard it helps somehow? I don't own Nier Replicant yet, so I can't confirm if it's true.
I already have it enabled, but a cursory search in the SpecialK Discord revealed that the issue is affecting others as well. I thought it was a driver issue at first, but I was playing MonHun right after and my GPU topped at 100% like it supposed to.
 

Mor

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DQB2 on Gamepass!!!!!!

If you have Gamepass you no longer have an excuse as to why not to play the game. Play it and let me join you.
And people here say that KH could not come to Steam in one year, S-E literally doing an multiple step releases lately due to GP, they will want to put KH on GP too almost for sure (on PC) so yeah, I wouldn't be too worried.
 

Line

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Ps2 era games dont look half bad.
The chara models are a product of their time
But still not half bad

Clean IQ and good draw distance help with that.
Ty 2 is quite the looker, especially for an old low budget platformer.
... also replaying all of those old games, I liked even Ty 1 better than Jak&Daxter. :thinking-face:


And yo, Dragon Quest Builders 2 on Game pass is super cool, that game is still ridiculously expensive. and probably won't receive much more of a discount.
Maybe Microsoft could do some deals with scummy Koei or something? Ain't gonna buy their games at such prices...
 

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I also recall enjoying Ty (1) a lot. I expected the worst when I got it as a gift, but it turned out to be surprisingly fun.
 

Tizoc

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Only issue i have is that i run the risk of replaying a level to clean up for needed items to unlock later levels xp
Thankfully, at bwst it takes 10 mins.
And there are guides jn to help find some of the hidden stuff
 

ZKenir

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And people here say that KH could not come to Steam in one year, S-E literally doing an multiple step releases lately due to GP, they will want to put KH on GP too almost for sure (on PC) so yeah, I wouldn't be too worried.
I think everything will be released on steam after a year, S-E isn't that insane yet

edit: DQB2 on GP is amazing, I'm having a lot of fun with it, hopefully that version isn't as fucked up with the tutorial save bug
 
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FunnyJay

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I've been spending the weekend playing a lot of Dead Rising. It's a really great game, even if it shows that it is the first in the franchise, and that it was originally made in the early 360 days.

On my third restart already. Used the first two runs to level up and get a feel for the first main missions and side missions, so I can get a better handle on them on my third run.
 

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If you have Gamepass you no longer have an excuse as to why not to play the game. Play it and let me join you.
Depends if windows store will let me play the game.

Still don't think Im interested in renting the game.
 

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A decent bundle if you like both kind of games

I saw the Steamdb page of FIFA, it's kinda weird.

Its last sale was at 69%, but somehow the current 67% discount is considerably cheaper than that. They didn't touch the msrp either.
 
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I have an Xbox One controller which I use on two different computers. One is connected with a dongle, and the other via bluetooth.
Is there anyway to connect the controller to a computer after it has been connected to another computer without have to re-pair?
 

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I have an Xbox One controller which I use on two different computers. One is connected with a dongle, and the other via bluetooth.
Is there anyway to connect the controller to a computer after it has been connected to another computer without have to re-pair?
Nope, don't think it's possible. I know for sure it isn't on the DS4 controller, but the BT connectivity is the same across both controllers. I had to re-pair it everytime when switching between my ps4 & pc last year.
 
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Deku

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Nope, don't think it's possible. I know for sure it isn't on the DS4 controller, but the BT connectivity is the same across both controllers. I had to re-pair it everytime when switching between my ps4 & pc last year.
That sucks. Not that it's difficult to re-pair. But it would make life a bit easier. This applies to pretty much all controllers I guess. My 8bitdo controllers need to re-pair.
How come bluetooth speakers can re-connect without re-pairing, but not controllers?
 

EdwardTivrusky

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That sucks. Not that it's difficult to re-pair. But it would make life a bit easier. This applies to pretty much all controllers I guess. My 8bitdo controllers need to re-pair.
How come bluetooth speakers can re-connect without re-pairing, but not controllers?
Designers expect speakers to be used with multiple devices so they have onboard storage for the pairing info.
I imagine controllers are expected to be paired with one console for long periods so it's not a consideration unfortunately.
 

Mivey

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My 8bitdo controllers need to re-pair.
The 8bitdo actually has four bluetooth profiles you can switch from. You enable them by holding Start and either A,B,X or Y button.
These advertise it as different devices, but I also use them to switch easily between devices without needing to repair. Maybe that would work for you too?
 
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Li Kao

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Playing RE7 right now. So yeah, first things first, The Beginning Hour an go fuck itself, not worth it.

The game, I'm conflicted. Number one is that I am just polar opposite to the Texas Chainsaw / Saw vibe the game has going on in term of horror. Then there are far too much scripted sequences where you have to follow or hear out people, and when you can actually play, it's fucking DIE AND RETRY WONDERLAND.
As an aside, being probably at 50%+ of the game, I would appreciate to understand even barely what the fuck is happening. I can see it already, it's always the same, let's pile up obtuse shit over obtuse shit, then explain them in the rushiest way possible in the last 5 minutes of gameplay. What could go wrong ? :so-good-blob:

But on the other hand, call me vain but it's good looking, the gameplay is there, I don't regret playing it. Less splaterpunk vibes in Village will be a good step already.

On another topic, from what I know of the movie, did
Mandy
really borrow from RE7 or are
chainsaw fights
a trope I wasn't aware of ?
 

Deku

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The 8bitdo actually has four bluetooth profiles you can switch from. You enable them by holding Start and either A,B,X or Y button.
These advertise it as different devices, but I also use them to switch easily between devices without needing to repair. Maybe that would work for you too?
I was under impression they are for which mode you want to use?
 

EdwardTivrusky

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I was under impression they are for which mode you want to use?
That's what i thought too. XInput/DInput/Android/iOS or something like that is how that mode is described in the manual.
Like this:
Hold START for 7-8 seconds to turn off the controller.
Press the desired face button and START for the next input mode.

X + START : Xinput mode, for PC
Y + START : Switch mode
B + START : Dinput mode, for Android devices or PC
A + START : MacOS mode, for Apple computers (NOT PHONES/TABLETS)
If it works as a bluetooth profile switch for devices and games that support any input method then that's a neat lifehack tho.
 

Deku

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That's what i thought too. XInput/DInput/Android/iOS or something like that is how that mode is described in the manual.
Like this:


If it works as a bluetooth profile switch for devices and games that support any input method then that's a neat lifehack tho.
Too bad it doesn't help me with Xbox One controller. But good to know that the Start + any button can be used for profiles
 

Mivey

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That's what i thought too. XInput/DInput/Android/iOS or something like that is how that mode is described in the manual.
Like this:


If it works as a bluetooth profile switch for devices and games that support any input method then that's a neat lifehack tho.
I connect to my PC using the Switch profile, and to my tablet (for streaming games on the bed) the Dinput one, and it auto connects to each device.
 
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Li Kao

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I connect to my PC using the Switch profile, and to my tablet (for streaming games on the bed) the Dinput one, and it auto connects to each device.
I should try to play like this in bed, but wonder how to position myself :thinking-face:
All my VN troubles resolved, a tablet, a controller, profit.
 

Mivey

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I should try to play like this in bed, but wonder how to position myself :thinking-face:
All my VN troubles resolved, a tablet, a controller, profit.
I have a tablet stand from AliExpress, very much like this one. So I have the tablet in front of me, and as for positioning, well my bed has a tall headboard, so I just put a pillow or two against that one, and lean on it.
 
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Line

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Playing RE7 right now. So yeah, first things first, The Beginning Hour an go fuck itself, not worth it.

The game, I'm conflicted. Number one is that I am just polar opposite to the Texas Chainsaw / Saw vibe the game has going on in term of horror. Then there are far too much scripted sequences where you have to follow or hear out people, and when you can actually play, it's fucking DIE AND RETRY WONDERLAND.
As an aside, being probably at 50%+ of the game, I would appreciate to understand even barely what the fuck is happening. I can see it already, it's always the same, let's pile up obtuse shit over obtuse shit, then explain them in the rushiest way possible in the last 5 minutes of gameplay. What could go wrong ? :so-good-blob:

But on the other hand, call me vain but it's good looking, the gameplay is there, I don't regret playing it. Less splaterpunk vibes in Village will be a good step already.

On another topic, from what I know of the movie, did
Mandy
really borrow from RE7 or are
chainsaw fights
a trope I wasn't aware of ?
Chainsaws are popular in the genre I guess, Evil Dead 2 in particular for the funny aspects, and Chainsaw Massacre obviously before that.
And RE4 did the chainsaw service much better than RE7, must be said that one click to block, one click to attack was the lamest idea they could have had. Talk about removing all the tension.

I really, really disliked what they did with RE7's gameplay, especially the bosses and the one enemy that you fight everywhere. It feels like 10% of what RE should be. The game feels like a prototype.
The atmosphere and "characters" I could not give less of a shit about, and that the inexistant Ethan of RE7 is back for 8 is my only gripe with the game for now. Talk about worst char in a franchise that isn't well known for deep and intricate development to begin with.
 
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ezodagrom

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Seems like KT/Gust are working on a patch to fix the Atelier Sophie DX graphics issues (page is in japanese though):

If they fix that correctly, other issues remaining that aren't listed there (based on posts from the community hubs) include:
  • Atelier Firis DX, night music is not playing correctly.
  • Atelier Firis DX, there's a few users talking about graphics downgrades, they say it's not as bad as Sophie, but I have yet to see any good comparison screenshots.
  • Atelier Lydie & Suelle DX, graphics bug on sailboats in the early town's beach.
 

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Seems like KT/Gust are working on a patch to fix the Atelier Sophie DX graphics issues (page is in japanese though):

If they fix that correctly, other issues remaining that aren't listed there (based on posts from the community hubs) include:
  • Atelier Firis DX, night music is not playing correctly.
  • Atelier Firis DX, there's a few users talking about graphics downgrades, they say it's not as bad as Sophie, but I have yet to see any good comparison screenshots.
  • Atelier Lydie & Suelle DX, graphics bug on sailboats in the early town's beach.
It being a bug is not surprising, the comparison shots of Sophie really did look like broken LOD settings. Would explain why shadows are all gone and trees looking super low poly.

KT actually reacting so fast to fixing it, now that's a bit of a shocker.
 

ezodagrom

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It being a bug is not surprising, the comparison shots of Sophie really did look like broken LOD settings. Would explain why shadows are all gone and trees looking super low poly.

KT actually reacting so fast to fixing it, now that's a bit of a shocker.
Yeah.
Other than that possibly LOD related bug, there's also a rain bug in Sophie DX, hopefully they're aware of this one as well:



EDIT: At least the KT US twitter is aware of it.
 

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Dunno if posted but this dude's doing great progress, I guess we'll have VF5FS PC stand alone before long with enhancements to boot (sans dlc still I guess).

Also, wow, I thought the game's locked to 1080p, not 720p and yet it still doesn't look like a jagged eyesore when playing it within Yakuza which I run at 1440p.
 

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Oof, Portal Reloaded. Each time I boot up the game, fling some portals around the current map, then quit. Occasionally I stumble my way into the solution. At the rate I'm going I might be able to complete it by the end of the year. Or maybe never.
 

EdwardTivrusky

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Because i know some of you know the Japanese VA talents like the back of your hands and 100% Orange Juice is a decent Mario Party style game ( with cheating asshole AI!) you might be interested in this announcement.

 
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