Intel Arc update adds pre-compiled shaders to speed up game load times by up to 3x

Intel's latest Arc driver introduces its Graphics Shader Distribution Service, cutting first load times by up to 2x on Arc B-series GPUs.

Nvidia, AMD, and Intel back Microsoft's plan to fix shader compilation stutter

Nvidia announced its support for Microsoft's new Advanced Shader Delivery technology during a presentation at the Game Developers Conference this week. The feature, designed to address ...

Microsoft is working to eliminate PC gaming’s “compiling shaders” wait times

Microsoft first rolled out Advanced Shader Delivery in its SDK last September and added support to the ROG Xbox Ally as a ...
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Minecraft: Java Edition To Replace OpenGL With Vulkan

After more than 16 years, Minecraft: Java Edition is finally moving away from the aging OpenGL graphics system and upgrading to Vulkan, a modern multi-threaded rendering API. The change, announced by ...
TechSpot

Minecraft Java Edition is finally moving from OpenGL to multi-threaded Vulkan

Looking ahead: The first official visual upgrade in Minecraft's 16-year history was released last June for Bedrock Edition players. However, the original Java version has a long road ahead of it ...
IGN

How to Install and Activate Mods

Mods are a great way to change things up, and there are plenty of them available for Hytale already. Getting mods to work can be tricky business, and takes some trial ...
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How to Install Minecraft Shaders: A Step-by-Step Guide

Players need Minecraft Java edition and a mod like Optifine or Iris to run a shader pack. Download the shader pack from a trusted source and store the zip file in an accessible place. Launch Minecraft ...
GameSpot

Helldivers 2 PC Install Size Is Now 85% Smaller, But Not Automatically--Here's How To Free Up Space

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. Helldivers 2 on PC just got a whole lot smaller, with developer Arrowhead Studios announcing a new, "slim" version of the game that reduces the game's ...
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Minecraft modding is about to change forever as Mojang announces huge Java Edition news

Mojang has dropped some huge news for Minecraft Java players - especially those that love to mod. While the modding scene is already thriving in Minecraft, it's not as accessible as you'd expect for ...
Engadget

Microsoft's fix for PC shader compilation stutter could take years to fully implement

Microsoft has a fix for long shader compilation wait times. The system is called Advanced Shader Delivery, and it's being first introduced for ASUS ROG Xbox Ally handhelds and games listed on the Xbox ...
Windows Report

How to Install Mods in Minecraft on PC

Want to enhance your Minecraft world with new items, mobs, or gameplay features? Installing mods is the best way to do it. This guide shows you how to install Minecraft mods safely and quickly. Before ...