wide·screen gam·ing fo·rum (wsgf):
[-noun] Web community dedicated to ensuring PC games run properly on your tablet, netbook, personal computer, HDTV and multi-monitor gaming rig.
Submitted by skipclarke on 8 January, 2013 - 20:57
So, the first couple of days are behind us for CES 2013. A few things have been announced/showcased that are relevant to gaming.
Razer Edge: Razer has come out with the Razer Edge, which is the production model of Project Fiona shown last year at CES 2012. Engadget has also posted a comparison of the Edge versus of tablet options.
Valve Steambox: Valve's hardware move is still somewhat shrouded in mystery. However, a number of unique prototypes were shown at CES. While a number of them seem to be just PCs in HTPC form factors, the Piston from Xi3 is certainly unique. in addition to be very small and light, it offers modular and easily updates to hardware.
Oculus Rift: The folks at Engadget have an updated take on the hardware. PC World and TechHive say it's so good, "it's scary". I'm more excited to have one coming for the WSGF.
Submitted by skipclarke on 30 December, 2012 - 03:27
I had the great fortune to sit down with the fine folks from True PC Gaming and talk about the origins and future of the WSGF. I also sound like an old man, and believe I actually said, "Get off my lawn". Also, after the second mention of using Macs at home, they threatened to throw me off the show and shut it down. If you can handle listening to me talk for the better part of an hour, then please give it a listen.
On a serious note, we do talk about creating a mature and welcoming community. We talk about how reputations are built, how they can precede you, and how they've helped us build the WSGF. Of particular note is how Paddy the Wak's (one of our first Moderators/Editors) reputation helped secure our relationships with both Matrox and scan.co.uk.
Submitted by skipclarke on 26 December, 2012 - 21:58
I just wanted to take a few moments out from the Steam Sales and Christmas Coma to thank our entire volunteer staff here at the WSGF. Our Editors do a great job of policing content on the site, and moderating the forums. Thank you all.
The three folks that make up our admin staff (AussieTimmeh, CrackerJackMack and Delphium), volunteer with the never-ending task of not only keeping the WSGF up and running, but also continuing to make it better. Thanks guys for all you do. The cheques are in the mail, or more appropriately - the codes.
Submitted by skipclarke on 22 December, 2012 - 17:25
Have you visited True PC Gaming? If not, you should. They are a great indie PC gaming site, and are friends of the WSGF. They've been pestering me to be on their podcast, and that has indeed happened. My episode will be up on Monday.
TPG has a great focus on indie games, and continually score interviews with indie devs. In fact I'm jealous of this, and I have to learn to do better at reaching out to devs. So, I thought I'd share with you a weekly set of highlights from their site. They have other content highlighting news from indie game devs, so there is even more to check out.
Submitted by skipclarke on 22 December, 2012 - 15:56
In our recent site survey, one thing that users wanted was monitor reviews. Unfortunately, the WSGF isn't set up to review monitors (we simply don't have the equipment). So, to help spread the word on monitor news and reviews, I thought we'd start sharing a weekly news round-up from TFT Central.
To get things kicked off, I thought I'd go ahead and share their major news from the last month:
Reviews:
No reviews so far in December. The most recent one was the HP ZR2740w v2. This review is an excellent example of what it takes to do a thorough review, and the testing equipment you would need.
Submitted by skipclarke on 22 December, 2012 - 15:14
In a recent news post, we told you that a call had gone out to release the source code to SoftTH as open source. We are pleased to announce that the code has indeed been released under GNU GPL v3.
Submitted by Anonymous on 18 December, 2012 - 13:37
Tom's Hardware has published their latest iteration of Best Graphics Cards For The Money, so if you're in the market for an upgrade, and have a fair idea of what your budget is, you should check this article out.
Submitted by Anonymous on 12 December, 2012 - 13:55
Tom's Hardware has published their latest iteration of Best Gaming CPUs For The Money, so if you're in the market for an upgrade, and have a fair idea of what your budget is, you should check this article out.
Remember to install Cap 2 for Far Cry 3 as well as the drivers.
FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS OF THE AMD CATALYST 12.11 BETA11 DRIVER
AMD Catalyst 12.11 Beta11 is now available, and includes the following updates:
(Please note that AMD Catalyst 12.11 Beta11 includes all of the fixes found in previous versions of AMD Catalyst 12.11 Beta)
Improves performance in Far Cry 3 (up to 25% with 8xMSAA, SSAO enabled @ 1600p, and up to 15% with 8xMSAA, HDAO enabled @1600p) (AMD Catalyst 12.11 CAP2 must also be installed)