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Top 10 PC Optimized Games of 2012

DSOGaming writes: "It's that time of year again. 2013 is almost upon us and promises to be a great year. Well, that is if the Mayan prediction was not accurate and the world won't end tomorrow (though we all know that we'll be just fine and nothing will happen). So, our dear readers, we're presenting you our Top10 most optimized PC games of 2012. Before starting, let us tell you that our Top10 is based on those games' performance under DX9 and DX10. DX11 did not take off in 2012, and that's why we did not focus on it. However, our GTX690 will really help us in 2013, so rest assured that our upcoming Performance Analyses will also cover this API."

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Plagasx4138d ago

I don't think FC3 should be on that list because MSAA destroys performance in DX11..

Bob Dole4138d ago

Bob Dole used Catalyst to override AA settings. Makes it run silky smooth if you have an Ati card.

pandehz4137d ago

Force FXAA from Nvidia Control Panel

aliengmr4137d ago

Agree and disagree with Sleeping Dogs. Visuals were done well but the controls were a nightmare.

Not hating on the game, its great, but its controls were so absurd as to be worth mentioning IMO.

kevnb4137d ago

wow these guys have lost it. Optimization doesn't mean it uses up all your resources, it means the game runs efficiently.

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It's A Crime That There's No Sleeping Dogs 2 Yet

Huzaifah from eXputer: "Sleeping Dogs from the early 2010s is one of the best open-world games out there but in dire need of a resurgence."

LG_Fox_Brazil4d ago

I agree, I consider the first one a cult classic already

isarai4d ago

You say "yet" as if it's even possible anymore. United Front Games is gone, along with anyone that made this game what it is

CrimsonWing693d ago

That’s what happens when games sell poorly. And I’ve seen people wonder why people cry when a game sells badly… this is your answer.

solideagle3d ago

Majority of the time it's true but if a company/publisher is big (in terms of money), they can take a hit or 2. e.g. I am not worried about Rebirth sales as Square will make Remake 3 anyway but if FF 17 doesn't sell then Square might need to look for alternative. <-- my humble opinion

Abnor_Mal3d ago

Doesn’t Microsoft own the IP now since they acquired Activision?

DaReapa3d ago

No. Square Enix owns the IP.

Abnor_Mal3d ago

Oh okay, Activision owned True Crime, but when that didn’t sell as intended it was canceled. Six months later Square Enix bought the rights and changed the title to Sleeping Dogs.*

*As per Wikipedia

boing13d ago (Edited 3d ago )

Sleeping Dogs was a sleeper hit back then. It was fantastic. It actually still is. Would love a sequel to this, or at least a revive of True Crime series.

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Gamer buys 4,000 copies of Alan Wake, none of them work

Alan Wake, from Max Payne and Control creator Remedy, is a horror classic, prompting one player to buy 4,000 copies that don’t even work.

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roadkillers3d ago

Kind of a goody story...

On a serious note, that is why I try activating gift cards asap. It's happened to me where the store didnt scan it right where the card was unusuable. Happened at Wally World.

gigoran83d ago

wait, that place is real? national lampoon wasn't kidding?

Tacoboto3d ago

I just bought two of the MonsterVerse Godzilla movies on 4K - both had digital copies expiring in 2023. Both were actually expired.

I'd be surprised but it's WB, of course they'd actually expire them

Knightofelemia3d ago

Usually most of those redemption card have an expiry date on them. If they expired all buyer did was buy recycled paper. And some of those codes are country locked to certain countries. I buy a card from the States I can't use it in Canada.

Chocoburger3d ago

Dumb and silly story. She wasted her money for no reason.

Is it really that hard to go to Steam or GOG. She spent $240, when its currently 70% off on GOG, and only costs $4.49.

Gee, I wonder, should I spend $240 on eBay, or $4.49 on GOG? 🙄

Rynxie3d ago

Most likely she wanted to resell a few or most of them. However, it was a too good to be true situation.

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Profchaos3d ago

So in short she paid $240.00 assuming usd for a bunch on unactivated game codes.

I still don't understand why I guess cause there's not a physical version and she wanted something for a collection or art project.

Rynxie3d ago

No, most likely to resell. However, she ended up getting screwed.

Asplundh3d ago

This is Alan Wake 1, it had physical copies.

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Top 30 Best Open World Games of All Time – 2023 Edition

The past few years have seen some excellent open-world titles on top of the existing classics. Here are some of the very best that you should play.

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Nobodyreally150d ago (Edited 150d ago )

watching the video is better then going through 31 pages of gamingbolt.

LG_Fox_Brazil150d ago

Do they explain in the video why there are two numbers 3? Starfield and Tears of the Kingdom?

xeniate144d ago

It's always refreshing to see games embracing the streaming community.