Articles by Isaiah Williams, Staff Writer, Computing

No, cracked versions of Resident Evil Requiem aren't performing better than the official game — but there are still issues with DRM

By Isaiah Williams Published 13 April 26

Concerns have been widespread about Capcom's Resident Evil Requiem performing better via pirated versions, but that's not the case.

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RTX 5090s and other high-powered graphics cards may carry risks of cable melting issues — but Asus thinks it has solved this problem

By Isaiah Williams Published 10 April 26

Reports are still coming through about high-powered GPUs like the RTX 5090 having connector melting issues, but Asus has a solution.

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Crimson Desert is finally playable on Intel Arc GPUs after driver update — but there's still plenty of work to be done

By Isaiah Williams Published 9 April 26

Official Intel GPU support in Crimson Desert is still on the way via Pearl Abyss, but the latest driver has made the game playable for Arc GPU users.

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This new Steam feature could soon make buying games a lot easier — and it’ll be a great addition for the Steam Machine and custom PCs

By Isaiah Williams Published 8 April 26

The Steam Machine is now on the horizon, and clues in the Steam Client suggest a performance estimator could be coming as well.

AI generated version of Leon Kennedy via DLSS 5

'Video games are cooked' — founder of No More Robots condemns gen AI in gaming and says 'from a publisher perspective, it's mega annoying'

By Isaiah Williams Published 8 April 26

The generative AI genie is out of the bottle, and the founder of an indie game publisher believes it's too late to turn back.

Yes, RAM prices are finally starting to fall — but here's why you should still hold off from buying

By Isaiah Williams Published 4 April 26

The memory crisis is slowly easing up, as prices for RAM kits are falling, but it's still not yet time to push for new purchases.

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Nintendo Switch 2 price hikes are 'inevitable', says former Nintendo sales lead — and that's not an exaggeration

By Isaiah Williams Published 2 April 26

PC and game console price hikes are widespread, and it looks like the Nintendo Switch 2 may be the next to see a significant price adjustment.

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Crimson Desert's player count is soaring after new patches that make it even more of a game of the year contender

By Isaiah Williams Published 30 March 26

OPINION I always knew Crimson Desert was a strong GOTY contender, and its recent slate of patches and the new peak Steam player count justify my stance.

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There's no escaping price hikes on gaming hardware — and that's why it's time to make a move for a new handheld now

By Isaiah Williams Published 27 March 26

The price hikes across gaming hardware are at an all-time high, so it's time to move for your next handheld before it gets struck by the RAM crisis.

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Summer heat will turn any gaming room into a sauna — and that's why I'm investing in a new portable AC early

By Isaiah Williams Published 27 March 26

Hot summer days while indoors can be a rough experience, especially for gamers, and that's why investing in a new portable AC now makes sense.

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'I can't believe this is happening': iPhone users are threatening to defect to Android over new iOS age verification push — and I'd do the same

By Isaiah Williams Published 26 March 26

OPINION The impact of the UK's age verification law continues, with Apple implementing age checks for iOS 26.4 users, and some already plan to flee to Android.

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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.

'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.