Developers of Helldivers 2 significantly reduced the game's installation size from 154GB to 23GB by removing data duplication, after measuring actual game load times and discovering that most loading delays are due to level generation, not asset loading. This change had minimal impact on load times, especially for HDD users, and highlights the importance of data-driven optimization rather than assumptions or industry averages.
Ben Anderson ranks all 20 F1 drivers based on their performance at the 2025 Qatar Grand Prix, highlighting Verstappen's win, Sainz's impressive drive, and Stroll's poor weekend, with detailed assessments of each driver's weekend performance.
Michigan Football secured a narrow 30-27 victory over Nebraska in a thrilling Big Ten opener, with standout performances from the offensive line, defensive line, and linebackers, while the secondary experienced some costly mistakes. The team showed resilience and balanced effort across all units, earning high marks especially for the defensive front and linebackers.
Caitlin Clark's rookie season with the Indiana Fever has been a mixed bag through four games, all losses against top-tier teams. Despite initial struggles, including foul trouble and turnovers, Clark has shown improvement, notably scoring 17 points in a near-upset against the Connecticut Sun. Analysts highlight her need to reduce turnovers and adapt to the WNBA's physicality. The Fever's overall performance is improving, and while playoffs are a possibility, the focus remains on building team chemistry and experience.
Horizon Forbidden West has finally arrived on PC, optimized for AMD hardware, and has been tested on various GPUs. The game's performance at different presets and resolutions has been analyzed, with VRAM usage exceeding 8GB even at 1080p. The high preset is recommended for a good balance of performance and image quality, while lower presets may be necessary for smoother gameplay. Some bugs and issues with the PC port have been noted, but overall, the game is well-received, with the PS5 version garnering high scores.
Digital Foundry's technical analysis of Tomb Raider I-III Remastered reveals that the Switch version runs at a native 1080p and 60fps in docked mode, and 720p at 60fps in portable mode, delivering a smooth and "near perfect" performance. The Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5 versions offer 4K output at 60fps, but the classic graphics mode is capped at 30fps across all platforms, with some minor frame pacing issues.
Fernando Alonso has called on Aston Martin to investigate their lack of pace at the Austrian Grand Prix after finishing a distant sixth. Alonso, who had previously achieved six top-three finishes with the team, expressed the need to understand why they struggled throughout the weekend. Teammate Lance Stroll also acknowledged the lack of competitiveness and emphasized the importance of analyzing their performance before the next race.
