Microsoft introduces new PIX and DirectX tools for PC developers at GDC 2026

At GDC 2026, Microsoft announced updates to Windows 11 designed to help PC game developers create, optimize, and deliver faster, smoother, and more responsive experiences. The company highlighted improvements across Xbox mode, DirectStorage, DirectX, and PIX tooling, alongside support for machine learning-driven graphics. Continue reading “Microsoft introduces new PIX and DirectX tools for PC developers at GDC 2026”

Xbox unveils Project Helix next-gen console with AMD SoC and DirectX support

At the Game Developers Conference, Jason Ronald, Vice President of Next Generation at Xbox, outlined early details about the company’s next gaming platform, currently codenamed Project Helix. Continue reading “Xbox unveils Project Helix next-gen console with AMD SoC and DirectX support”

Exynos 5 Octa by Samsung reportedly features PowerVR SGX 544MP3

Samsung announced this CES the Exynos 5 Octa which has 4 ARM Cortex A15 cores and 4 ARM Cortex A7 cores for power management with whats called as Big little configuration. Now Samsung is known to boast their GPUs, but during their Octa announcement, they did not talk about the GPU they were using and Anandtech is now reporting that Samsung is using the PowerVR SGX 544MP3 GPU at 533 MHz.

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