Articles by Isaiah Williams, Staff Writer, Computing

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Handheld gaming PCs are in big trouble — and it's not a surprise to see what's responsible

By Isaiah Williams Published 26 March 26

The memory crisis is still a major issue with PC hardware, and handheld gaming devices may be in serious danger if the AI boom continues apace.

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Capcom isn't completely abandoning generative AI, but has promised fans it won't use AI assets in games

By Isaiah Williams Published 24 March 26

Capcom won't abandon DLSS 5 in current and upcoming games, or the use of AI for development productivity, but promises it won't use AI for game content.

'I could see where they're coming from, I don't love AI slop myself' — Nvidia CEO tries to defend DLSS 5 again, shortly after telling gamers 'they're completely wrong'

By Isaiah Williams Published 24 March 26

Nvidia's DLSS 5 is still suffering a major backlash from gamers, but CEO Jensen Huang has doubled down on his previous clarification.

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'We sincerely apologize for these oversights, and we take full responsibility for it' — Pearl Abyss apologizes for 'unintentional' AI assets spotted in Crimson Desert

By Isaiah Williams Published 23 March 26

Amid the controversy of generative AI in gaming, Pearl Abyss has issued a swift apology for AI assets spotted in-game.

Crimson Desert's new major patch addresses the biggest problem I had with the game — while Pearl Abyss promises Intel GPU support

By Isaiah Williams Published 23 March 26

Pearl Abyss has shown impressive dedication to implementing bug fixes and necessary changes to Crimson Desert, and now Intel Arc GPU support.

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ICYMI: the week's 7 biggest tech stories from Apple's AirPod Max 2 surprise to Nvidia DLSS 5 backlash

By Hamish Hector Published 21 March 26

The week's top tech news stories from Apple, Sony, Nothing, Nvidia, and more for March 21, 2026

Crimson Desert fails to boot for Intel Arc GPU users — and the developer's FAQ suggests referring to the refund policy

By Isaiah Williams Last updated 20 March 26

Pearl Abyss' new Crimson Desert is unplayable on PCs using Intel Arc GPUs, as the platform is currently unsupported.

Valve's Steam Machine gets its first support update ahead of launch via SteamOS preview 3.8.0 — and it includes one major fix I've been waiting for

By Isaiah Williams Published 20 March 26

The Steam Machine could be closer than we expected after its recent delay, as Valve released SteamOS 3.8.0 preview for initial hardware support.

Crimson Desert's puzzles can be quite challenging — but there's one simple mechanic that means you might not even need to complete them

By Isaiah Williams Published 19 March 26

Don't want to focus on completing puzzles for skill points in Crimson Desert? Well, there's an easier alternative.

AI generated version of Leon Kennedy via DLSS 5

'We found out at the same time as the public' — Capcom and Ubisoft devs were out of the loop on Nvidia DLSS 5 involvement, adding to the AI controversy

By Isaiah Williams Published 19 March 26

Nvidia has dug itself a huge hole with its DLSS 5 reveal, leaving game developers and gamers outraged by its use of generative AI.

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After 80 hours of Crimson Desert I'm thirsty for more of its breathtaking open-world and enthralling set pieces — it just needs a few tweaks in some areas to become a masterpiece

By Isaiah Williams Published 18 March 26

Crimson Desert provides a fantastic open-world experience, which thrives in puzzle-solving, finding surprises, and combat that rivals the best out there.

Nvidia's major update to Multi Frame Generation is almost here — but rival Intel's MFG still has one significant advantage

By Isaiah Williams Published 15 March 26

Opinion Nvidia's new MFG is coming, but I still think Intel's equivalent has a hardware advantage.

It's hard to equal Resident Evil 4's quality, but Capcom did that for me with Resident Evil Requiem — it just needs one more thing for perfection

By Isaiah Williams Published 14 March 26

Capcom's critically acclaimed Resident Evil Requiem brought the best of both worlds from the franchise, but it's missing one big thing.

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'There’s another surprise coming’: Resident Evil Requiem director confirms a mini game DLC is on the way and that there’s even bigger news to follow

By Isaiah Williams Published 10 March 26

Resident Evil Requiem's director just confirmed a mini-game DLC set for May, but fortunately, that's not the only surprise in store.

Xbox's next-gen Project Helix may cost over $1,000, despite Microsoft's reassurance that it will 'always' invest in gaming

By Isaiah Williams Published 10 March 26

Xbox's Project Helix high price predictions may not sit well with consumers, despite Microsoft CEO's reassurances for gamers.

I never thought I'd say this, but the Steam Machine might be done for before it even arrives — but one choice from Valve can save it from the RAM crisis

By Isaiah Williams Published 28 February 26

The Steam Machine might be in big trouble launching during the RAM crisis, but one controversial measure from Valve might save it.

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Ditching Discord? Make sure you take this one important step before deleting your account

By Isaiah Williams Published 26 February 26

Discord isn't pulling out of its age verification plans, so here's how to delete your account and messages.

YouTube's bizarre live chat bug has been fixed — but the chat system is still fundamentally flawed

By Isaiah Williams Published 26 February 26

YouTube fixed a bug that meant only non-English comments on live streams would send and be delivered, but its work isn't over yet.

Discord delays its age verification plans and says 'we're listening' — but it's too little too late

By Isaiah Williams Published 25 February 26

The backlash on age verification plans has finally forced Discord to act, but it's not at all what users wanted to hear.

Crimson Desert will feature both AMD's FSR Redstone and Nvidia's DLSS 4 — but we might not even need them

By Isaiah Williams Published 24 February 26

Pearl Abyss is hard at work optimizing Crimson Desert, and the additions of AMD's FSR Redstone and Nvidia's DLSS 4 tech are bonuses.

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Lenovo is the latest victim of the RAM crisis, and states, 'there's no way around' upcoming March price hikes

By Isaiah Williams Published 23 February 26

Lenovo is the latest to be affected by the RAM crisis, and it has warned its partners to place orders before inevitable price hikes.

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I can save you from the RAMpocalypse, but you'll need to act fast and trust AliExpress

By Isaiah Williams Published 23 February 26

You'll be hard-pressed to find mainstream RAM kits that aren't exorbitantly priced, but there's a temporary solution for that.

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Screenshot of Resident Evil Requiem physical copies

I don't care if physical copies are delayed — game publishers and developers must do something to prevent early leaks and spoilers

By Isaiah Williams Published 21 February 26

Video game leaks and spoilers are infuriating, and they've left me no choice but to suggest controversial measures for game publishers and developers.