Get ready to dive deeper into the criminal underworld of a galaxy far, far away as GeForce NOW brings the first major story pack for Star Wars Outlaws to the cloud this week.

The season of giving continues — GeForce NOW members can access a new free reward: a special in-game Star Wars Outlaws enhancement.

It’s all part of an exciting GFN Thursday, topped with five new games joining the more than 2,000 titles supported in the GeForce NOW library, including the launch of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl and Xbox Gaming Studios fan favorites Fallout 3: Game of the Year Edition and The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion.

And make sure not to pass this opportunity up — gamers who want to take the Performance and Ultimate memberships for a spin can do so with 25% off Day Passes, now through Friday, Nov. 22. Day Passes give access to 24 continuous hours of powerful cloud gaming.

A New Saga Begins

The galaxy’s most electrifying escapade gets even more exciting with the new Wild Card story pack for Star Wars Outlaws.

This thrilling story pack invites scoundrels to join forces with the galaxy’s smoothest operator, Lando Calrissian, for a high-stakes Sabacc tournament that’ll keep players on the edge of their seats. As Kay Vess, gamers bluff, charm and blast their way through new challenges, exploring uncharted corners of the Star Wars galaxy. Meanwhile, a free update will scatter fresh Contract missions across the stars, offering members ample opportunities to build their reputations and line their pockets with credits.

To kick off this thrilling underworld adventure, GeForce NOW members are in for a special reward with the Forest Commando Character Pack.

The pack gives Kay and Nix, her loyal companion, a complete set of gear that’s perfect for missions in lush forest worlds. Get equipped with tactical trousers, a Bantha leather belt loaded with attachments, a covert poncho to shield against jungle rain and a hood for Nix that’s great for concealment in thick forests.

Members of the GeForce NOW rewards program can check their email for instructions on how to claim the reward. Ultimate and Performance members can start redeeming style packages today. Don’t miss out — this offer is available through Saturday, Dec. 21, on a first-come, first-served basis.

Welcome to the Zone

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, the highly anticipated sequel in the cult-classic S.T.A.L.K.E.R. series, is a first-person-shooter survival-horror game set in the Chornobyl Exclusion Zone.

In the game — which blends postapocalyptic fiction with Ukrainian folklore and the eerie reality of the Chornobyl disaster — players can explore a vast open world filled with mutated creatures, anomalies and other stalkers while uncovering the zone’s secrets and battling for survival.

The title features advanced graphics and physics powered by Unreal Engine 5 for stunningly realistic and detailed environments. Players’ choices impact the game world and narrative, which comprises a nonlinear storyline with multiple possible endings.

Players will take on challenging survival mechanics to test their skills and decision-making abilities. Members can make their own epic story with a Performance membership for enhanced GeForce RTX-powered streaming at 1440p or an Ultimate membership for up to 4K 120 frames per second streaming, offering the crispest visuals and smoothest gameplay.

Adventures Await

Members can emerge from Vault 101 into the irradiated ruins of Washington, D.C., in Fallout 3: Game of the Year Edition, which includes all five downloadable content packs released for Fallout 3. Experience the game that redefined the postapocalyptic genre with its morally ambiguous choices, memorable characters and the innovative V.A.T.S. combat system. Whether revisiting the Capital Wasteland, exploring the Mojave Desert or delving into the realm of Cyrodiil, these iconic titles have never looked or played better thanks to the power of GeForce NOW’s cloud streaming technology.

Members can look for the following games available to stream in the cloud this week:

• Towers of Aghasba (New release on Steam, Nov. 19)
• S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl (New release on Steam and Xbox, available on PC Game Pass, Nov. 20)
• Star Wars Outlaws (New release on Steam, Nov. 21)
• The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Game of the Year Edition (Epic Games Store, Steam and Xbox, available on PC Game Pass)
• Fallout 3: Game of the Year Edition (Epic Games Store, Steam and Xbox, available on PC Game Pass)

What are you planning to play this weekend? Let us know on X or in the comments below.

which sci-fi series or movie would make a great game?

— NVIDIA GeForce NOW (@NVIDIAGFN) November 20, 2024

Grab a pitchfork and fire up the tractor — the fields of GeForce NOW are about to get a whole lot greener with Farming Simulator 25.

Whether looking for a time-traveling adventure, cozy games or epic action, GeForce NOW has something for everyone with over 2,000 games in its cloud library. Nine titles arrive this week, including the new 4X historical grand strategy game Ara: History Untold from Oxide Games and Xbox Game Studios.

And in this season of giving, GeForce NOW will offer members new rewards and more this month. This week, GeForce NOW is spreading cheer with a new reward for members that’s sure to delight Throne and Liberty fans. Get ready to add a dash of mischief and a sprinkle of wealth to the epic adventures in the sprawling world of this massively multiplayer online role-playing game.

Plus, the NVIDIA app is officially released for download this week. GeForce users can use it to access GeForce NOW to play their games with RTX performance when they’re away from their gaming rigs or don’t want to wait around for their games to update and patch.

A Cloud Gaming Bounty

Get ready to plow the fields and tend to crops anywhere with GeForce NOW.

Farming Simulator 25 from Giants Software launched in the cloud for members to stream, bringing a host of new features and improvements — including the introduction of rice as a crop type, complete with specialized machinery and techniques for planting, flooding fields and harvesting.

This expansion into rice farming is accompanied by a new Asian-themed map that offers players a lush landscape filled with picturesque rice paddies to cultivate. The game will also include two other diverse environments: a spacious North American setting and a scenic Central European location, allowing farmers to build their agricultural empires in varied terrains. Don’t forget about the addition of water buffaloes and goats, as well as the introduction of animal offspring for a new layer of depth to farm management.

Be the cream of the crop streaming with a Performance or Ultimate membership. Performance members get up to 1440p 60 frames per second and Ultimate streams at up to 4K and 120 fps for the most incredible levels of realism and variety. Whether tackling agriculture, forestry and animal husbandry single-handedly or together with friends in cooperative multiplayer mode, experience farming life like never before with GeForce NOW.

Mischief Managed

Whether new to the game or a seasoned adventurer, GeForce NOW members can claim a special PC-exclusive reward to use in Amazon Games’ hit title Throne and Liberty. The reward includes 200 Ornate Coins and a PC-exclusive mischievous youngster named Gneiss Amitoi that will enhance the Throne and Liberty journey as members forge alliances, wage epic battles and uncover hidden treasures.

Ornate Coins allow players to acquire morphs for animal shapeshifting, autonomous pets named Amitois, exclusive cosmetic items, experience boosters and inventory expansions. Gneiss Youngster Amitoi is a toddler-aged prankster that randomly targets players and non-playable characters with its tricks. While some of its mischief can be mean-spirited, it just wants attention, and will pout and roll back to its adventurer’s side if ignored, adding an entertaining dynamic to the journey through the world of Throne and Liberty.

Members who’ve opted in to GeForce NOW’s Rewards program can check their email for instructions on how to redeem the reward. Ultimate and Performance members can start redeeming the reward today, while free members will be able to claim it starting tomorrow, Nov. 15. It’s available through Tuesday, Dec. 10, first come, first served.

Rewriting History

Explore, build, lead and conquer a nation in Ara: History Untold, where every choice will shape the world and define a player’s legacy. It’s now available for GeForce NOW members to stream.

Ara: History Untold offers a fresh take on 4X historical grand strategy games. Players will prove their worth by guiding their citizens through history to the pinnacles of human achievement. Explore new lands, develop arts and culture, and engage in diplomacy — or combat — with other nations, before ultimately claiming the mantle of the greatest nation of all time.

Members can craft their own unique story of triumph and achievement by streaming the game across devices from the cloud. GeForce NOW Performance and Ultimate members can enjoy longer gaming sessions and faster access to servers than free users, perfect for crafting sprawling empires and engaging in complex diplomacy without worrying about local hardware limitations.

New Games Are Knocking

GeForce NOW brings the new Wuthering Waves update “When the Night Knocks” for members this week. Version 1.4 brings a wealth of new content, including two new Resonators, Camellya and Lumi, along with powerful new weapons, including the five-star Red Spring and the four-star event weapon Somnoire Anchor. Dive into the Somnoire Adventure Event, Somnium Labyrinth, and enjoy a variety of log-in rewards, combat challenges and exploration activities. The update also includes Camellya’s companion story, a new Phantom Echo and introduces the exciting Weapon Projection feature.

Members can look for the following games available to stream in the cloud this week:

• Farming Simulator 25 (New release on Steam, Nov. 12)
• Sea Power: Naval Combat in the Missile Age (New release on Steam, Nov. 12)
• Industry Giant 4.0 (New release Steam, Nov. 15)
• Ara: History Untold (Steam and Xbox, available on PC Game Pass)
• Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War (Steam and Battle.net)
• Call of Duty: Vanguard (Steam and Battle.net)
• Magicraft (Steam)
• Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy (Steam and Xbox, available on PC Game Pass)
• Spyro Reignited Trilogy (Steam and Xbox, available on PC Game Pass)

What are you planning to play this weekend? Let us know on X or in the comments below.

the last thing your left hand touched is your video game weapon – what was it?

— NVIDIA GeForce NOW (@NVIDIAGFN) November 13, 2024

This GFN Thursday, the GeForce NOW Priority membership is getting enhancements and a fresh name to go along with it. The new Performance membership offers more GeForce-powered premium gaming — at no change in the monthly membership cost.

Gamers having a hard time deciding between the Performance and Ultimate memberships can take them both for a spin with a Day Pass, now 25% off for a limited time. Day Passes give access to 24 continuous hours of powerful cloud gaming.

In addition, seven new games are available this week, joining the over 2,000 games in the GeForce NOW library.

Time for a Glow Up

The Performance membership keeps all the same great gaming benefits and now provides members with an enhanced streaming experience at no additional cost.

Performance members can stream at up to 1440p — an increase from the previous 1080p resolution — and experience games in immersive, ultrawide resolutions. They can also save their in-game graphics settings across streaming sessions, including for NVIDIA RTX features in supported titles.

All current Priority members are automatically upgraded to Performance and can take advantage of the upgraded streaming experience today.

Performance members will connect to GeForce RTX-powered gaming rigs for up to 1440p resolution. Ultimate members continue to receive the top streaming experience: connecting to GeForce RTX 4080-powered gaming rigs with up to 4K resolution and 120 frames per second, or 1080p and 240 fps in Competitive mode for games with support for NVIDIA Reflex technology.

Gamers playing on the free tier will now see they’re streaming from basic rigs, with varying specs that offer entry-level cloud gaming and are optimized for capacity.

At the start of next year, GeForce NOW will roll out a 100-hour monthly playtime allowance to continue providing exceptional quality and speed — as well as shorter queue times — for Performance and Ultimate members. This ample limit comfortably accommodates 94% of members, who typically enjoy the service well within this timeframe. Members can check out how much time they’ve spent in the cloud through their account portal (see screenshot example above).

Up to 15 hours of unused playtime will automatically roll over to the next month for members, and additional hours can be purchased at $2.99 for 15 additional hours of Performance, or $5.99 for 15 additional Ultimate hours.

Loyal Member Benefit

To thank the GFN community for joining the cloud gaming revolution, GeForce NOW is offering active paid members as of Dec. 31, 2024, the ability to continue with unlimited playtime for a full year until January 2026.

New members can lock in this feature by signing up for GeForce NOW before Dec. 31, 2024. As long as a member’s account remains uninterrupted and in good standing, they’ll continue to receive unlimited playtime for all of 2025.

Don’t Pass This Up

For those looking to try out the new premium benefits and all Performance and Ultimate memberships have to offer, Day Passes are 25% off for a limited time.

Whether with the newly named Performance Day Pass at $2.99 or the Ultimate Day Pass at $5.99, members can unlock 24 hours of uninterrupted access to powerful NVIDIA GeForce RTX-powered cloud gaming servers.

Another new GeForce NOW feature lets users apply the value of their most recently purchased Day Pass toward any monthly membership if they sign up within 48 hours of the completion of their Day Pass.

Dive into a vast library of over 2,000 games with enhanced graphics, including NVIDIA RTX features like ray tracing and DLSS. With the Ultimate Day Pass, snag a taste of GeForce NOW’s highest-performing membership tier and enjoy up to 4K resolution 120 fps or 1080p 240 fps across nearly any device. It’s an ideal way to experience elevated GeForce gaming in the cloud.

Thrilling New Games

Members can look for the following games available to stream in the cloud this week:

• Planet Coaster 2 (New release on Steam, Nov. 6)
• Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate (New release on Steam, Nov. 6)
• Empire of the Ants (New release on Steam, Nov. 7)
• Unrailed 2: Back on Track (New release on Steam, Nov. 7)
• TCG Card Shop Simulator (Steam)
• StarCraft II (Xbox, available on PC Game Pass, Nov. 5. Members need to enable access.)
• StarCraft Remastered (Xbox, available on PC Game Pass, Nov. 5. Members need to enable access.)

What are you planning to play this weekend? Let us know on X or in the comments below.

Even post-spooky season, GFN Thursday has some treats for GeForce NOW members: a new batch of 17 games joining the cloud in November.

Catch the five games available to stream this week, including Dragon Age: The Veilguard, the highly anticipated next installment in BioWare’s beloved fantasy role-playing game series. Players who purchased the GeForce NOW Ultimate bundle can stream the game at launch for free starting today.

Unite the Veilguard

In Dragon Age: The Veilguard, take on the role of Rook and stop a pair of corrupt ancient gods who’ve broken free from centuries of darkness, hellbent on destroying the world. Set in the rich world of Thedas, the game includes an epic story with meaningful choices, deep character relationships, and a mix of familiar and new companions to go on adventures with.

Select from three classes, each with distinct weapon types, and harness the classes’ unique, powerful abilities while coordinating with a team of seven companions, who have their own rich lives and deep backstories. An expansive skill-tree system allows for diverse character builds across the Warrior, Rogue and Mage classes.

Experience the adventure in the vibrant world of Thedas with enhanced visual fidelity and performance by tapping into a GeForce NOW membership. Priority members can enjoy the game at up to 1080p resolution and 60 frames per second (fps). Ultimate members can take advantage of 4K resolution, up to 120 fps and advanced features like NVIDIA DLSS 3, low-latency gameplay with NVIDIA Reflex, and enhanced image quality and immersion with ray-traced ambient occlusion and reflections, even on low-powered devices.

‘Resident Evil 4’ in the Cloud

Capcom’s Resident Evil 4 is now available on GeForce NOW, bringing the horror to cloud gaming.

Survival is just the beginning. Six years have passed since the biological disaster in Raccoon City.

Agent Leon S. Kennedy, one of the incident’s survivors, has been sent to rescue the president’s kidnapped daughter. The agent tracks her to a secluded European village, where there’s something terribly wrong with the locals. The curtain rises on this story of daring rescue and grueling horror where life and death, terror and catharsis intersect.

Featuring modernized gameplay, a reimagined storyline and vividly detailed graphics, Resident Evil 4 marks the rebirth of an industry juggernaut. Relive the nightmare that revolutionized survival horror, with stunning high-dynamic-range visuals and immersive ray-tracing technology for Priority and Ultimate members.

Life Is Great With New Games

A new season for “Year 6” in Tom Clancy’s The Division 2 from Ubisoft is now available for members to stream. In Shades of Red, rogue ex-Division agent Aaron Keener has given himself up and is now in custody at the White House. The Division must learn what he knows to secure the other members of his team. New Seasonal Modifiers change gameplay and gear usage for players. A new revamped progression is also available. The Seasonal Journey comprises a series of missions, each containing a challenge-style objective for players to complete.

Look for the following games available to stream in the cloud this week:

• Life Is Strange: Double Exposure (New release on Steam and Xbox, available in the Microsoft store, Oct. 29)
• Dragon Age: The Veilguard (New release on Steam and EA App, Oct. 31)
• Resident Evil 4 (Steam)
• Resident Evil 4 Chainsaw Demo (Steam)
• VRChat (Steam)

Here’s what members can expect for the rest of November:

• Metal Slug Tactics (New release on Steam, Nov. 5)
• Planet Coaster 2 (New release on Steam, Nov. 6)
• Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate (New Release on Steam, Nov. 6)
• Empire of the Ants (New release on Steam, Nov. 7)
• Unrailed 2: Back on Track (New release on Steam, Nov. 7)
• Farming Simulator 25 (New release on Steam, Nov. 12)
• Sea Power: Naval Combat in the Missile Age (New release on Steam, Nov. 12)
• Industry Giant 4.0 (New release Steam, Nov. 15)
• Towers of Aghasba (New release on Steam, Nov. 19)
• S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl (New release on Steam and Xbox, available on PC Game Pass, Nov .20)
• Star Wars Outlaws (New release on Steam, Nov. 21)
• Dungeons & Degenerate Gamblers (Steam)
• Headquarters: World War II (Steam)
• PANICORE (Steam)
• Slime Rancher (Steam)
• Sumerian Six (Steam)
• TCG Card Shop Simulator (Steam)

Outstanding October

In addition to the 22 games announced last month, eight more joined the GeForce NOW library:

• Empyrion – Galactic Survival (New release on Epic Games Store, Oct. 10)
• Assassin’s Creed Mirage (New release on Steam, Oct. 17)
• Windblown (New release on Steam, Oct. 24)
• Call of Duty HQ, including Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III and Call of Duty: Warzone (Xbox, available on PC Game Pass)
• Dungeon Tycoon (Steam)
• Off the Grid (Epic Games Store)
• South Park: The Fractured but Whole (Available on PC Game Pass, Oct 16. Members need to activate access.)
• Star Trucker (Steam and Xbox, available on PC Game Pass)

What are you planning to play this weekend? Let us know on X or in the comments below.

What's video game character you've dressed up as for Halloween?

— NVIDIA GeForce NOW (@NVIDIAGFN) October 29, 2024

Attention, recruits! It’s time to test combat skills and strategic prowess. Drop into the heart of the action this GFN Thursday with the launch of the highly anticipated first-person blockbuster Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, streaming in the cloud Oct. 24, 9pm PT.

Plus, embark on an adventure to defend an empire in the remake of the classic role-playing game (RPG), Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven.

That’s just the tip of the iceberg. These are part of the nine titles being added to GeForce NOW’s library of over 2,000 games. Members can also look forward to a new reward — a free in-game Stag-Heart Skull Sallet Hat — for the award-winning RPG The Elder Scrolls Online, starting on Thursday, Oct. 31. Get ready by opting into GeForce NOW’s Rewards program today.

Mission Critical

Get ready, soldiers — the next assignment awaits in the cloud. Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is set against the backdrop of the Gulf War in the early 1990s, and will bring a thrilling Campaign, action-packed Multiplayer and a Zombies experience sure to thrill fans. The new game introduces the Omnimovement system to the franchise, allowing players to sprint, slide and dive in any direction, enhancing tactical gameplay across all modes.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 launches with 16 new Multiplayer maps and two Zombies maps — Terminus and Liberty Falls. In Multiplayer, the classic Prestige system makes a comeback, while the single player Campaign experience promises a gripping espionage narrative. With its blend of historical fiction, gameplay innovations and fan-favorite features, Black Ops 6 aims to deliver an intense Call of Duty experience that pushes the boundaries of the franchise.

Prepare for adrenaline-fueled missions with an Ultimate GeForce NOW membership. These members get an advantage on the field with ultra-low-latency gaming, streaming from a GeForce RTX 4080 gaming rig in the cloud.

Lucky Number Seven

Save the Empire with a little help from the cloud — Romancing SaGa2: Revenge of the Seven is coming to GeForce NOW.

Experience the full remake of Square Enix’s groundbreaking nonlinear RPG, Romancing SaGa2: Revenge of the Seven, first released in 1993 in Japan. The adventure includes both new and classic SaGa franchise features, complete with Japanese and English voiceovers, original and rearranged compositions, and much more. It’s an ideal entry point for new players and provides an amped-up experience for longtime fans.

The game features the Seven Heroes, once hailed as saviors before the ancients feared their power and banished them to another dimension. Thousands of years have passed, and the heroes have become legends. Furious that humankind has forgotten their many sacrifices, they’ve now returned as villains bent on revenge.

Members can join forces with characters from over 30 different classes featuring a wide variety of professions and races, each with their own favored weapons, unique abilities and effective tactics. Ultimate members can stream at up to 4K resolution with extended session lengths and more.

Hircine’s Hunt … From the Cloud

A new game reward has arrived for GeForce NOW members. New and existing The Elder Scrolls Online players can dawn the rare Stag-Heart Skull Sallet Hat, a fierce antlered helm with untamed strength. It’s the perfect way for gamers to forge their legends in Tamriel and stand out during the Witches Festival.

Members who’ve opted into GeForce NOW’s Rewards program can check their email for instructions on how to redeem it. Ultimate and Priority members can start redeeming the reward now, while free members will be able to claim it starting tomorrow, Oct. 25. It’s available through Sunday, Nov. 24, first come, first served.

Play Today

Members can look for the following games available to stream in the cloud this week:

• Worshippers of Cthulhu (New release on Steam, Oct. 21)
• No More Room in Hell 2 (New release on Steam, Oct. 22)
• Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven (New release on Steam, Oct. 24)
• Windblown (New release on Steam, Oct. 24)
• Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 (New release on Steam, Battle.net and Xbox, available on PC Game Pass, Oct. 25)
• Call of Duty HQ, including Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III and Call of Duty: Warzone (Xbox, available on PC Game Pass)
• DUCKSIDE (Steam)
• Off the Grid (Epic Games Store)
• Selaco (Steam)

What are you planning to play this weekend? Let us know on X or in the comments below.

the cloud is calling, will you answer?

— NVIDIA GeForce NOW (@NVIDIAGFN) October 23, 2024

Bundle up this fall with GeForce NOW and Dragon Age: The Veilguard with a special, limited-time promotion just for members.

The highly anticipated role-playing game (RPG) leads 10 titles joining the ever-growing GeForce NOW library of over 2,000 games.

A Heroic Bundle

Fight for Thedas’ future at Ultimate quality this fall as new and existing members who purchase six months of GeForce NOW Ultimate can get BioWare and Electronic Arts’ epic RPG Dragon Age: The Veilguard for free when it releases on Oct. 31.

Rise as Rook, Dragon Age’s newest hero. Lead a team of seven companions, each with their own unique story, against a new evil rising in Thedas. The latest entry in the legendary Dragon Age franchise lets players customize their characters and engage with new romancable companions whose stories unfold over time. Band together and become the Veilguard.

Ultimate members can experience BioWare’s latest entry at full GeForce quality, with support for NVIDIA DLSS 3, low-latency gameplay with NVIDIA Reflex, and enhanced image quality and immersion with ray-traced ambient occlusion and reflections. Ultimate members can also play popular PC games at up to 4K resolution with extended session lengths, even on low-spec devices.

Move fast — this bundle is only available for a limited time until Oct. 30.

Supernatural Thrills, Super New Games

New World: Aeternum is the latest content for Amazon Games’ hit action RPG. Available for members to stream at launch this week, it offers a thrilling action RPG experience in a vast, perilous world. Explore the mysterious island, encounter diverse creatures, face supernatural dangers and uncover ancient secrets.

The game’s action-oriented combat system and wide variety of weapons allow for diverse playstyles, while the crafting and progression systems offer depth for long-term engagement. Then, grab the gaming squad for intense combat and participate in large-scale battles for territorial control.

Members can look for the following games available to stream in the cloud this week:

• Neva (New release on Steam, Oct. 15)
• MechWarrior 5: Clans (New release on Steam and Xbox, available on PC Game Pass, Oct. 16)
• A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead (New release on Steam, Oct. 17)
• Assassin’s Creed Mirage (New release on Steam, Oct. 17)
• Artisan TD (Steam) 
• ASKA (Steam)
• Dungeon Tycoon (Steam)
• South Park: The Fractured But Whole (Available on PC Game Pass, Oct 16. Members will need to activate access)
• Spirit City: Lofi Sessions (Steam)
• Star Trucker (Xbox, available on Game Pass)

What are you planning to play this weekend? Let us know on X or in the comments below.

bundle up…

— NVIDIA GeForce NOW (@NVIDIAGFN) October 16, 2024

In 1999, fans lined up at Blockbuster to rent chunky VHS tapes of The Matrix. Y2K preppers hoarded cash and canned Spam, fearing a worldwide computer crash. Teens gleefully downloaded Britney Spears and Eminem on Napster.

But amid the caffeinated fizz of turn-of-the-millennium tech culture, something more transformative was unfolding.

The release of NVIDIA’s GeForce 256 twenty-five years ago today, overlooked by all but hardcore PC gamers and tech enthusiasts at the time, would go on to lay the foundation for today’s generative AI.

The GeForce 256 wasn’t just another graphics card — it was introduced as the world’s first GPU, setting the stage for future advancements in both gaming and computing.

With hardware transform and lighting (T&L), it took the load off the CPU, a pivotal advancement. As Tom’s Hardware emphasized: “[The GeForce 256] can take the strain off the CPU, keep the 3D-pipeline from stalling, and allow game developers to use much more polygons, which automatically results in greatly increased detail.”

Where Gaming Changed Forever

For gamers, starting up Quake III Arena on a GeForce 256 was a revelation. “Immediately after firing up your favorite game, it feels like you’ve never even seen the title before this moment,” as the enthusiasts at AnandTech put it,

The GeForce 256 paired beautifully with breakthrough titles such Unreal Tournament, one of the first games with realistic reflections, which would go on to sell more than 1 million copies in its first year.

Over the next quarter-century, the collaboration between game developers and NVIDIA would continue to push boundaries, driving advancements such as increasingly realistic textures, dynamic lighting, and smoother frame rates — innovations that delivered far more than just immersive experiences for gamers.

NVIDIA’s GPUs evolved into a platform that transformed new silicon and software into powerful, visceral innovations that reshaped the gaming landscape.

In the decades to come, NVIDIA GPUs drove ever higher frame rates and visual fidelity, allowing for smoother, more responsive gameplay.

This leap in performance was embraced by platforms such as Twitch, YouTube Gaming, and Facebook, as gamers were able to stream content with incredible clarity and speed.

These performance boosts not only transformed the gaming experience but also turned players into entertainers. This helped fuel the global growth of esports.

Major events like The International (Dota 2), the League of Legends World Championship, and the Fortnite World Cup attracted millions of viewers, solidifying esports as a global phenomenon and creating new opportunities for competitive gaming.

From Gaming to AI: The GPU’s Next Frontier

As gaming worlds grew in complexity, so too did the computational demands.

The parallel power that transformed gaming graphics caught the attention of researchers, who realized these GPUs could also unlock massive computational potential in AI, enabling breakthroughs far beyond the gaming world.

Deep learning — a software model that relies on billions of neurons and trillions of connections — requires immense computational power.

Traditional CPUs, designed for sequential tasks, couldn’t efficiently handle this workload. But GPUs, with their massively parallel architecture, were perfect for the job.

By 2011, AI researchers had discovered NVIDIA GPUs and their ability to handle deep learning’s immense processing needs.

Researchers at Google, Stanford and New York University began using NVIDIA GPUs to accelerate AI development, achieving performance that previously required supercomputers.

In 2012, a breakthrough came when Alex Krizhevsky from the University of Toronto used NVIDIA GPUs to win the ImageNet image recognition competition. His neural network, AlexNet, trained on a million images, crushed the competition, beating handcrafted software written by vision experts.

This marked a seismic shift in technology. What once seemed like science fiction — computers learning and adapting from vast amounts of data — was now a reality, driven by the raw power of GPUs.

By 2015, AI had reached superhuman levels of perception, with Google, Microsoft and Baidu surpassing human performance in tasks like image recognition and speech understanding — all powered by deep neural networks running on GPUs.

In 2016, NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang donated the first NVIDIA DGX-1 AI supercomputer — a system packed with eight cutting-edge GPUs — to OpenAI, which would harness GPUs to train ChatGPT, launched in November 2022.

In 2018, NVIDIA debuted GeForce RTX (20 Series) with RT Cores and Tensor Cores, designed specifically for real-time ray tracing and AI workloads.

This innovation accelerated the adoption of ray-traced graphics in games, bringing cinematic realism to gaming visuals and AI-powered features like NVIDIA DLSS, which enhanced gaming performance by leveraging deep learning.

Meanwhile, ChatGPT, launched in 2022, would go on to reach more than 100 million users within months of its launch, demonstrating how NVIDIA GPUs continue to drive the transformative power of generative AI.

Today, GPUs aren’t only celebrated in the gaming world — they’ve become icons of tech culture, appearing in Reddit memes, Twitch streams, T-shirts at Comic-Con and even being immortalized in custom PC builds and digital fan art.

Shaping the Future

This revolution that began with the GeForce 256 continues to unfold today in gaming and entertainment, in personal computing where AI powered by NVIDIA GPUs is now part of everyday life — and inside the trillion-dollar industries building next-generation AI into the core of their businesses.

GPUs are not just enhancing gaming but are designing the future of AI itself.

And now, with innovations like NVIDIA DLSS, which uses AI to boost gaming performance and deliver sharper images, and NVIDIA ACE, designed to bring more lifelike interactions to in-game characters, AI is once again reshaping the gaming world.

The GeForce 256 laid the bedrock for a future where gaming, computing, and AI are not just evolving — together, they’re transforming the world.

Prepare for a devilishly good time this GFN Thursday as the critically acclaimed Diablo IV: Vessel of Hatred downloadable content (DLC) joins the cloud, one of six new games available this week.

GeForce NOW also extends its game-library sync feature to Battle.net accounts, so members can seamlessly bring their favorite Blizzard games into their cloud-streaming libraries.

Hell’s Bells and Whistles

Get ready to rage. New DLC for the hit title Diablo IV: Vessel of Hatred is available to stream at launch this week, with thrilling content and gameplay for GeForce NOW members to experience.

Diablo IV: Vessel of Hatred DLC is the highly anticipated expansion of the latest installment in Blizzard’s iconic action role-playing game series. It introduces players to the lush and dangerous jungles of Nahantu. Teeming with both beauty and dangers, this new environment offers a fresh backdrop for action-packed battles against the demonic forces of Hell. A new playable class, the Spiritborn, offers unique gameplay mechanics tied to four guardian spirits: the eagle, gorilla, jaguar and centipede.

The DLC extends the main Diablo IV story and includes new features such as recruitable Mercenaries, a Player vs. Everyone co-op endgame activity, Party Finder to help members team up and take down challenges together, and more. Vessel of Hatred arrives alongside major updates including revamped leveling, a new difficulty system and Paragon adjustments that will continue to enhance the world of Diablo IV.

Ultimate members can experience the wrath at up to 4K resolution and 120 frames per second with support for NVIDIA DLSS and ray-tracing technologies. And members can jump right into the latest DLC without having to wait around for updates. Hell never looked so good, even on low-powered devices.

Let That Sync In

With game syncing for Blizzard’s Battle.net game library coming to GeForce NOW this week, members can connect their digital game store accounts so that all of their supported games are part of their streaming libraries.

Members can now easily find and stream popular titles such as StarCraft II, Overwatch 2, Call of Duty HQ and Hearthstone from their cloud gaming libraries, enhancing the games’ accessibility across a variety of devices.

Battle.net joins other digital storefronts that already have game sync support, including Steam, Epic Games Store, Xbox and Ubisoft Connect. This allows members to consolidate their gaming experiences in one place.

Plus, GeForce NOW members can play high-quality titles without the need for high-end hardware, streaming from GeForce RTX-powered servers in the cloud. Whether battling demons in Sanctuary or engaging in epic firefights, GeForce NOW members get a seamless gaming experience anytime, anywhere.

Hot and New

Europa is a peaceful game of adventure, exploration and meditation from Future Friends Games, ready for members to stream at launch this week. On the moon Europa, a lush terraformed paradise in Jupiter’s shadow, an android named Zee sets out in search of answers. Run, glide and fly across the landscape, solve mysteries in the ruins of a fallen utopia, and discover the story of the last human alive.

Members can look for the following games available to stream in the cloud this week:

• Empyrion – Galactic Survival (New release on Epic Games Store, Oct. 10)
• Europa (New release on Steam, Oct. 11)
• Dwarven Realms (Steam)
• Star Trek Timelines (Steam)
• Star Trucker (Steam)
• Starcom: Unknown Space (Steam)

What are you planning to play this weekend? Let us know on X or in the comments below.

the cloud is a hell of a good time

— NVIDIA GeForce NOW (@NVIDIAGFN) October 9, 2024

The air is crisp, the pumpkins are waiting to be carved, and GFN Thursday is ready to deliver some gaming thrills.

GeForce NOW is unleashing a monster mash of gaming goodness this October with 22 titles joining the cloud, with five available for members to stream this week. From pulse-pounding action to immersive role-playing games, members’ cloud gaming cauldrons are about to bubble over with excitement. Plus, a new account portal update lets members take a look at their playtime details and history on GeForce NOW.

October Treats in Store

GeForce NOW is offering plenty of treats for members this month, starting with the launch of THRONE AND LIBERTY this week.

THRONE AND LIBERTY is a free-to-play massively multiplayer online role-playing game that takes place in the vast open world of Solisium. Scale expansive mountain ranges for new vantage points, scan open skies, traverse sprawling plains and explore a land full of depth and opportunity.

Adapt to survive and thrive through strategic decisions in player vs. player or player vs. environment combat modes while navigating evolving battlefields impacted by weather, time of day and other players. There’s no single path to victory to defeat Kazar and claim the throne while keeping rival guilds at bay.

Look for the following games available to stream in the cloud this week:

• THRONE AND LIBERTY (New release on Steam, Oct. 1)
• Sifu (Available on PC Game Pass, Oct. 2)
• Bear and Breakfast (Free on Epic Games Store, Oct. 3)
• Monster Jam Showdown (Steam)
• TerraTech Worlds (Steam)

Here’s what members can expect for the rest of October:

• Europa (New release on Steam, Oct. 11)
• Neva (New release on Steam, Oct. 15)
• MechWarrior 5: Clans (New release on Steam and Xbox, Oct. 16)
• A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead (New release on Steam, Oct. 17)
• Worshippers of Cthulhu (New release on Steam, Oct. 21)
• No More Room in Hell 2 (New release on Steam, Oct. 22)
• Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven (New release on Steam, Oct. 24)
• Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 (New release on Steam and Battle.net, Oct. 25)
• Life Is Strange: Double Exposure (New release on Steam and Xbox, available in the Microsoft store, Oct. 29)
• Artisan TD (Steam) 
• ASKA (Steam)
• DUCKSIDE (Steam)
• Dwarven Realms (Steam)
• Selaco (Steam)
• Spirit City: Lofi Sessions (Steam)
• Starcom: Unknown Space (Steam)
• Star Trek Timelines (Steam)

Surprises in September

In addition to the 18 games announced last month, 12 more joined the GeForce NOW library:

• Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 (New release on Steam, Sept. 9)
• Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster (New release on Steam, Sept. 18)
• Witchfire (New release on Steam, Sept. 23)
• Monopoly (New release on Ubisoft Connect, Sept. 26)
• Dawn of Defiance (Steam)
• Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn (Xbox, available on PC Game Pass)
• Fort Solis (Epic Games Store)
• King Arthur: Legion IX (Steam)
• The Legend of Heroes: Trails Through Daybreak (Steam)
• Squirrel With a Gun (Steam)
• Tyranny – Gold Edition (Xbox, available on Microsoft Store)
• XIII (Xbox, available on Microsoft Store)

Blacksmith Simulator didn’t make it in September as the game’s launch was moved to next year.

What are you planning to play this weekend? Let us know on X or in the comments below.

What's your favorite horror game?

— NVIDIA GeForce NOW (@NVIDIAGFN) October 2, 2024

Whether looking for a time-traveling adventure, strategic roleplay or epic action, anyone can find something to play on GeForce NOW, with over 2,000 games in the cloud.

The GeForce NOW library continues to grow with seven titles arriving this week, including the role-playing game GreedFall II: The Dying World from developer Spiders and publisher Nacon.

Plus, be sure to claim the new in-game reward for Guild Wars 2 for extra style points.

GeForce NOW is improving experiences for members using Windows on Arm laptops. Support for these products is currently in beta, and improvements will be included in the GeForce NOW 2.0.67 app update, rolling out this week to bring GeForce NOW streaming at up to 4K resolution, 120 frames per second and high dynamic range to Arm-based laptops.

Greed Is Good

GreedFall II: The Dying World, the sequel to the acclaimed GreedFall, transports players to a captivating world set three years before the events of the original game. It features a revamped combat system, offering players enhanced control over Companions, and introduces a tactic pause feature during live battles for strategic planning. In this immersive adventure, step into the shoes of a person native to the magical archipelago uprooted from their homeland and thrust into the complex political landscape of the Old Continent. GreedFall II delivers an immersive experience filled with alliances, schemes and intense battles as players navigate the treacherous waters of colonial conflict and supernatural forces.

Members can shape the destiny of the Old Continent all from the cloud. Ultimate and Priority members can elevate their gaming experiences with longer gaming sessions and higher-resolution gameplay over free members. Upgrade today to get immersed in the fight for freedom.

Adventure in Style

The Guild Wars 2: Janthir Wilds expansion is here, bringing new adventures and challenges to explore in the world of Tyria. To celebrate this release, GeForce NOW is offering a special member reward: a unique style bundle to enliven members’ in-game experiences.

Transform characters’ hairstyle, horns and facial hair, customize armor and tailor a wardrobe for epic quests. The reward allows players to stand out as a true champion of Tyria while exploring the new lands of Janthir.

Members enrolled in the GeForce NOW rewards program can check their email for instructions on how to claim the reward. Ultimate and Priority members can redeem their style packages today, and free members can access the reward beginning on Friday, Sept. 27. Don’t miss out — the offer is available through Saturday, Oct. 26, on a first-come, first-served basis.

Something for Everyone

The hit survival action shooter Remnant II from Arc Games this week released its newest and final downloadable content (DLC), The Dark Horizon, along with a free update that brings a brand-new game mode called Boss Rush. In the DLC, players return to N’Erud and uncover a mysterious place preserved in time, where alien farmlands are tended by robots for inhabitants who have long since perished. But time corrupts all, and robotic creations threaten at every turn. Stream the game instantly on GeForce NOW without waiting for downloads or updates.

Members can look for the following games available to stream in the cloud this week:

• Witchfire (New release on Steam, Sept. 23)
• Tiny Glade (New release on Steam, Sept. 23)
• Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed (New release on Steam, Sept. 24)
• GreedFall II: The Dying World (New release on Steam, Sept. 24)
• Breachway (New release on Steam, Sept. 26)
• Mechabellum (New release on Steam, Sept. 26)
• Monopoly (New release on Ubisoft Connect, Sept. 26)

What are you planning to play this weekend? Let us know on X or in the comments below.

Combat or diplomacy—what’s your go-to approach in RPGs?

— NVIDIA GeForce NOW (@NVIDIAGFN) September 25, 2024

GeForce NOW makes gamers’ fantasies a reality by bringing top titles to the cloud. This week, the award-winning FINAL FANTASY XVI is available for members to stream at launch.

Catch 11 bit studios’ city-survival game Frostpunk 2 before it launches with early access on GeForce NOW.

It’s part of seven new games joining the expansive GeForce NOW library.

Eikonic Adventure 

Dive into the richly crafted world of Valisthea in FINAL FANTASY XVI, the latest mainline entry in Square Enix’s renowned role-playing game series. This epic action RPG unfolds in a once-glorious land blessed by the light of the Mothercrystals that’s now slowly succumbing to the mysterious Blight.

Play as Clive Rosfield as he navigates a dark fantasy filled with political intrigue and magical battles against Eikons, powerful manifestations of elemental forces. Eikons are wielded by Dominants, individuals who possess incredible strength and abilities.

Featuring exhilarating real-time combat, the game allows players to unleash devastating moves by chaining together attack combos with seamless fluidity. With its gripping story, stunning visuals and intense gameplay, FINAL FANTASY XVI offers an unforgettable experience for new and longtime fans of the series alike.

Streaming the game with GeForce NOW, explore the captivating world of Valisthea without needing to worry about hardware specs or download space. Ultimate members can even stream at up to 4K resolution to experience the full visual splendor of the game, making every battle and cinematic moment even more engaging and memorable. Series newcomers can try the demo on GeForce NOW before purchasing the full game.

Winter Is Coming

The sequel to the hit title Frostpunk will be available for members to stream at launch on Friday, Sept. 20. Members can dive into the frigid dystopia now with Advanced Access to Frostpunk 2 on GeForce NOW for those that preorder the Deluxe Edition on Steam and Xbox.

Frostpunk 2 builds on the critically acclaimed original, challenging newcomers and veterans of the series to lead a resource-starved civilization in a world locked in an eternal winter. The sequel brings more complex and expanded city-building mechanics and intricate political scenarios. Make tough choices to keep citizens alive — and somewhat happy — while navigating the harsh realities of this frozen world.

Experience Frostpunk 2 in all its icy glory on GeForce NOW and brave the eternal winter without breaking a sweat over hardware specs. Chill out with a Priority or Ultimate membership for longer gaming sessions over free users to develop intricate, sprawling cities.

Let’s Get Greedy

Dive into the high-stakes world of PAYDAY 3 as the latest downloadable content and final Year 1 chapter of the game, Fear and Greed, is available for members to stream now. Drop into the heart of Wall Street to pull off the ultimate insider trading scheme, uncover conspiracies and lead the Payday Gang to hit Concord’s stocks and bring it all crumbling to the ground.

Members can look for the following games available to stream in the cloud this week:

• Frostpunk 2 (New release on Steam and Xbox available on PC Game Pass, Sept. 20)
• FINAL FANTASY XVI (New release on Steam and Epic Games Store, Sept. 17)
• The Plucky Squire (New release on Steam, Sept. 17)
• Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster (New release on Steam, Sept. 18)
• Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven (Demo releases on Steam, Sept. 18)
• The Legend of Heroes: Trails Through Daybreak (Steam)
• REKA (Steam)

What are you planning to play this weekend? Let us know on X or in the comments below.

Ever feel like you're just one challenge away from a total game-changer?

…or is it just us living in an action-packed fantasy?

— NVIDIA GeForce NOW (@NVIDIAGFN) September 18, 2024

Rise and shine — Capcom’s latest action-adventure game, Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster, heads to the cloud at launch next week.

It’s part of nine new titles joining the extensive GeForce NOW library.

‘Dead Rising’ Coming Soon

Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster returns with modern graphics. More than just a remaster, this Deluxe Remaster is a full graphical overhaul of the first game in the zombie-slaughtering action series Dead Rising. The remaster has also been fully voiced, supports auto-saves and has various other quality-of-life features.

One day, the peaceful town of Willamette, Colorado, found itself put under quarantine by the U.S. army. Frank West, a freelance journalist, smells a scoop and finds his way into the only shopping mall in town. Unfortunately, the mall has turned into a living hell, crawling with countless zombies. Help will arrive in 72 hours, so it’s up to him to find out the truth behind this incident before it’s too late.

Witness the unmatched mayhem and freedom when Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster launches on Wednesday, Sept. 19. Stream it with a GeForce NOW Priority or Ultimate membership for longer gaming sessions and higher frame rates.

New Games to Drive You Wild

Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown, a new open-world racing game from KT Racing and Nacon, is now available for members to stream. Explore a fully recreated Hong Kong Island while taking to the road behind the wheels of exceptional cars and living the ultimate life of luxury. Test drive and purchase cars directly from dealerships, customize them in workshops and display them in the Solar Hotel garage. Each car offers a unique driving experience.

Members can look for the following games available to stream in the cloud this week:

• Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 (New release on Steam, Sept. 9)
• Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown (New release on Steam, Sept. 12)
• Dawn of Defiance (Steam)
• Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn (Xbox, available on PC Game Pass)
• Fort Solis (Epic Games Store)
• King Arthur: Legion IX (Steam)
• Squirrel With a Gun (Steam)
• Tyranny – Gold Edition (Xbox, available on Microsoft Store)
• XIII (Xbox, available on Microsoft Store)

What are you planning to play this weekend? Let us know on X or in the comments below.

Which game(s) do you think would be cool as the opposite perspective?

— NVIDIA GeForce NOW (@NVIDIAGFN) September 10, 2024

Fall will be here soon, so leaf it to GeForce NOW to bring the games, with 19 joining the cloud in September.

Get started with the seven games available to stream this week, and a day one PC Game Pass title, Age of Mythology: Retold, from the creators of the award-winning Age of Empires franchise World’s Edge, Forgotten Empires and Xbox Game Studios.

The Open Beta for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 runs Sept. 6-9, offering everyone a chance to experience game-changing innovations before the title officially launches on Oct. 25. Members can stream the Battle.net and Steam versions of the Open Beta instantly this week on GeForce NOW to jump right into the action.

Where Myths and Heroes Collide

Age of Mythology: Retold revitalizes the classic real-time strategy game by merging its beloved elements with modern visuals.

Get immersed in a mythical universe, command legendary units and call upon the powers of various gods from the Atlantean, Greek, Egyptian and Norse pantheons. The single-player experience features a 50-mission campaign, including engaging battles and myth exploration in iconic locations like Troy and Midgard. Challenge friends in head-to-head matches or cooperate to take on advanced, AI-powered opponents.

Call upon the gods from the cloud with an Ultimate and Priority membership and stream the game across devices. Games update automatically in the cloud, so members can dive into the action without having to wait.

September Gets Better With New Games

Catch the storytelling prowess of Supermassive Games in The Casting of Frank Stone, available to stream this week for members. The shadow of Frank Stone looms over Cedar Hills, a town forever altered by his violent past. Delve into the mystery of Cedar Hills alongside an original cast of characters bound together on a twisted journey where nothing is quite as it seems. Every decision shapes the story and impacts the fate of the characters.

In addition, members can look for the following games this week:

• The Casting of Frank Stone (New release on Steam, Sept. 3)
• Age of Mythology (New release on Steam and Xbox, available on PC Game Pass, Sept.4 )
• Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts  (New release on Epic Games Store, early access Sept. 5)
• Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 (New release on Steam, early access Sept. 5)
• Crime Scene Cleaner (Steam)
• FINAL FANTASY XVI Demo (Epic Games Store)
• Sins of a Solar Empire II (Steam)

Here’s what members can expect for the rest of September:

• Frostpunk 2 (New release on Steam and Xbox available  on PC Game Pass, Sept. 17)
• FINAL FANTASY XVI (New release on Steam and Epic Games Store, Sept. 17)
• The Plucky Squire (New release on Steam, Sept. 17)
• Tiny Glade (New release on Steam, Sept. 23)
• Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed (New release on Steam, Sept. 24)
• Greedfall II: The Dying World (New release on Steam, Sept. 24)
• Mechabellum ( Steam)
• Blacksmith Master (New release on Steam, Sept. 26)
• Breachway (New release on Steam, Sept. 26)
• REKA (New release on Steam)
• Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown (New release on Steam)
• Rider’s Republic (New release on PC Game Pass, Sept. 11). To begin playing, members need to activate access, and can refer to the help article for instructions.

Additions to August

In addition to the 18 games announced last month, 48 more joined the GeForce NOW library:

• Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown (Day zero release on Steam, Aug. 8)
• FINAL FANTASY XVI Demo (New release on Steam, Aug. 19)
• Black Myth: Wukong (New release on Steam and Epic Games Store, Aug. 20)
• GIGANTIC: RAMPAGE EDITION (Available on Epic Games Store, free Aug. 22)
• Skull and Bones (New release on Steam, Aug. 22)
• Endzone 2 (New release on Steam, Aug. 26)
• Age of Mythology: Retold (Advanced access on Steam, Xbox, available on PC Game Pass, Aug. 27)
• Core Keeper (New release on Xbox, available on PC Game Pass, Aug. 27)
• Alan Wake’s American Nightmare (Xbox, available on Microsoft Store)
• Car Manufacture (Steam)
• Cat Quest III (Steam)
• Commandos 3 – HD Remaster (Xbox, available on Microsoft Store)
• Cooking Simulator (Xbox, available on PC Game Pass)
• Crown Trick (Xbox, available on Microsoft Store)
• Darksiders Genesis (Xbox, available on Microsoft Store)
• Desperados III (Xbox, available on Microsoft Store)
• The Dungeon of Naheulbeuk: The Amulet of Chaos (Xbox, available on Microsoft Store)
• Expeditions: Rome (Xbox, available on Microsoft Store)
• The Flame in the Flood (Xbox, available on Microsoft Store)
• FTL: Faster Than Light (Xbox, available on Microsoft Store)
• Genesis Noir (Xbox, available on PC Game Pass)
• House Flipper (Xbox, available on PC Game Pass)
• Into the Breach (Xbox, available on Microsoft Store)
• Iron Harvest (Xbox, available on Microsoft Store)
• The Knight Witch (Xbox, available on Microsoft Store)
• Lightyear Frontier (Xbox, available on PC Game Pass)
• Medieval Dynasty (Xbox, available on PC Game Pass)
• Metro Exodus Enhanced Edition (Xbox, available on Microsoft Store)
• My Time at Portia (Xbox, available on PC Game Pass)
• Night in the Woods (Xbox, available on Microsoft Store )
• Offworld Trading Company (Xbox, available on PC Game Pass)
• Orwell: Keeping an Eye on You (Xbox, available on Microsoft Store)
• Outlast 2 (Xbox, available on Microsoft Store)
• Project Winter (Xbox, available on Microsoft Store)
• Psychonauts (Steam)
• Psychonauts 2 (Steam and Xbox, available on PC Game Pass)
• Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun (Xbox, available on Microsoft Store)
• Sid Meier’s Civilization VI (Steam, Epic Games Store and Xbox, available on the Microsoft store)
• Sid Meier’s Civilization V (Steam)
• Sid Meier’s Civilization IV (Steam)
• Sid Meier’s Civilization: Beyond Earth (Steam)
• Spirit of the North (Xbox, available on PC Game Pass)
• SteamWorld Heist II (Steam, Xbox, available on Microsoft Store)
• Visions of Mana Demo (Steam)
• This War of Mine (Xbox, available on PC Game Pass)
• We Were Here Too (Steam)
• Wreckfest (Xbox, available on PC Game Pass)
• Yoku’s Island Express (Xbox, available on Microsoft Store)

Breachway was originally included in the August games list, but the launch date was moved to September by the developer. Stay tuned to GFN Thursday for updates.

Starting in October, members will no longer see the option of launching “Epic Games Store” versions of games published by Ubisoft on GeForce NOW.  To play these supported games, members can select the “Ubisoft Connect” option on GeForce NOW and will need to connect their Ubisoft Connect and Epic game store accounts the first time they play the game. Check out more details.

What are you planning to play this weekend? Let us know on X or in the comments below.

If you could be a god from a video game, who would you be and why?

— NVIDIA GeForce NOW (@NVIDIAGFN) September 4, 2024

It’s time to mana-fest the spirit of adventure with Square Enix’s highly anticipated action role-playing game, Visions of Mana, launching today in the cloud.

Members can also head to a galaxy far, far away, from the comfort of their homes, with the power of the cloud and Ubisoft’s Star Wars Outlaws, with early access available on GeForce NOW.

Plus, be among the first to get early access to the Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Open Beta on GeForce NOW without having to wait around for downloads — early access runs Aug. 30-Sept. 4 for those who preorder the game. Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 will join the cloud when the full game is released Oct. 25.

These triple-A titles are part of 26 titles joining the GeForce NOW library of over 2,000 games this week.

Cloudy With a Chance of Mana

Visions of Mana details a whimsical journey through the enchanting world of Mana. Step into the shoes of Val, a curious young man on an epic quest to escort his childhood friend Hina to the sacred Tree of Mana. Along the way, encounter a colorful cast of characters and face off against endearing yet formidable enemies.

The game’s combat system blends action and strategy for real-time battles where party members can be switched on the fly. Different party members offer unique skills, such as Val’s powerful sword strikes or magical spells cast by Careena’s dragon companion Ramcoh. Plus, traverse the game’s expansive, semi-open world on Pikuls — adorable, rideable creatures that can also ram through enemies.

Stream the game on an Ultimate or Priority membership for a seamless magical adventure. Experience the lush landscapes and dynamic combat in stunning detail — at up to 4K resolution and 120 frames per second for Ultimate members. GeForce NOW makes it easy to stay connected to the world of Mana whether at home or on the go, ensuring the journey to the Tree of Mana is always within reach.

Join the Galaxy’s Most Wanted

In Star Wars Outlaws — the highly anticipated single-player action-adventure game from Ubisoft — explore the depths of the galaxy’s underworld as part of the beloved Star Wars franchise’s first-ever open-world game, set between the events of The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi.

Step into the shoes of Kay Vess, a daring scoundrel seeking freedom and adventure. Navigate distinct locations across the galaxy — both iconic and new — and encounter bustling cities, cantinas and sprawling outdoor landscapes. Fight, steal and outwit others while joining the ranks of the galaxy’s most wanted. Plus, play alongside Nix, a loyal companion who helps turn any situation to Kay’s advantage through blaster combat, stealth and clever distractions.

Get ready for high-stakes missions, space dogfights and an ever-changing reputation based on player choices. Unlock the power of the Force with a GeForce NOW Ultimate membership and stream from GeForce RTX 4080 SuperPODs at up to 4K resolution at 120 fps, without the need for upgraded hardware. The AI-powered graphics of NVIDIA DLSS 3.5 with Ray Reconstruction enhance the game for maximum performance, offering the clarity of a Jedi’s vision, and NVIDIA Reflex technology enables unbeatable responsiveness.

Answering the Call

Get ready for the anticipated addition to the Call of Duty franchise — Call of Duty: Black Ops 6. GeForce NOW will support the title’s PC Game Pass, Battle.net and Steam versions in the cloud.

Explore a range of new features, including innovative mechanics such as Omnimovement, which allows players to sprint, slide and dive in any direction to enhance the fluidity of combat. The Black Ops 6 Campaign features a spy action thriller set in the early 90s, a period of transition and upheaval in global politics, characterized by the end of the Cold War and the rise of the United States. With a mind-bending narrative and unbound by the rules of engagement, the title embodies signature Black Ops.

Experience the new gameplay mechanics and features before the title’s official launch with early access to the preorder beta from Aug. 30-Sept. 4 — available for those who preorder the game or have an active PC Game Pass subscription. The Open Beta follows soon after on Sept. 6-9 and will be available for all gamers to hop into the action, even without preordering the game.

GeForce NOW Ultimate members can gain an advantage on the field with ultra low-latency gaming, streaming from GeForce RTX 4080 SuperPODs in the cloud.

WOW, New Games

The newest World of Warcraft expansion, The War Within, is available to play from the cloud today. Head to the subterranean realm of Khaz Algar, featuring four new zones, including the Isle of Dorn — home to the Earthen, a newly playable allied race. Experience game additions such as Delves, bite-sized world instances for solo or small-group play, and Warbands, which allow players to manage and share achievements across multiple characters.

In addition, GeForce NOW recently added support for over 25 of the top AddOns from CurseForge, a leading platform for WoW customization, enabling members to explore new adventures under the surface from the cloud.

In addition, members can look for the following:

• Endzone 2 (New release on Steam, Aug. 26)
• Age of Mythology: Retold (New release on Steam, Xbox, available on PC Game Pass, Advanced Access on Aug. 27)
• Core Keeper (New release on Xbox, available on PC Game Pass, Aug. 27)
• Star Wars Outlaws (New release on Ubisoft Connect, early access Aug. 27)
• Akimbot (New release on Steam, Aug. 29)
• Gori: Cuddly Carnage (New release on Steam, Aug. 29)
• MEMORIAPOLIS (New release on Steam, Aug. 29)
• Visions of Mana (New release on Steam, Aug. 29)
• Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora (Steam)
• Cat Quest III (Steam)
• Cooking Simulator (Xbox, available on PC Game Pass)
• Crown Trick (Xbox, available on Microsoft Store)
• Darksiders Genesis (Xbox, available on Microsoft Store)
• Expeditions: Rome (Xbox, available on Microsoft Store)
• Heading Out (Steam)
• Into the Breach (Xbox, available on Microsoft Store)
• Iron Harvest (Xbox, available on Microsoft Store)
• The Knight Witch (Xbox, available on Microsoft Store)
• Lightyear Frontier (Xbox, available on PC Game Pass)
• Metro Exodus Enhanced Edition (Xbox, available on Microsoft Store)
• Outlast 2 (Xbox, available on Microsoft Store)
• Saturnalia (Steam)
• SteamWorld Heist II (Steam, Xbox, available on Microsoft Store)
• This War of Mine (Xbox, available on PC Game Pass)
• We Were Here Too (Steam)
• Yoku’s Island Express (Xbox, available on Microsoft Store)

What are you planning to play this weekend? Let us know on X or in the comments below.

Ready for a new adventure? What sort of magical quest would you want to go on?

— NVIDIA GeForce NOW (@NVIDIAGFN) August 28, 2024

Straight out of Gamescom, NVIDIA introduced GeForce NOW support for Xbox automatic sign-in, as well as Black Myth: Wukong from Game Science and a demo for the PC launch of FINAL FANTASY XVI from Square Enix — all available in the cloud today.

There are more triple-A games coming to the cloud this GFN Thursday: Civilization VI, Civilization V and Civilization: Beyond Earth — some of the first games from publisher 2K — are available today for members to stream with GeForce quality.

And members can look forward to playing the highly anticipated Indiana Jones and the Great Circle from Bethesda when it joins the cloud later this year.

Plus, GeForce NOW has added a data center in Warsaw, Poland, expanding low-latency, high-performance cloud gaming to members in the region.

It’s an action-packed GFN Thursday, with 25 new titles joining the cloud this week.

Instant Play, Every Day

GeForce NOW is streamlining gaming convenience with Xbox account integration. Starting today, members can link their Xbox profile directly to the cloud service. After initial setup, members will be logged in automatically across all devices for future cloud gaming sessions, enabling them to dive straight into their favorite PC games.

The new feature builds on existing support for Epic Games and Ubisoft automatic sign-in — and complements Xbox game sync, which adds supported PC Game Pass and Microsoft Store titles to members’ cloud libraries. Gamers can enjoy a cohesive experience accessing over 140 PC Game Pass titles across devices without the need for repeated logins.

Go Bananas

Black Myth: Wukong, the highly anticipated action role-playing game (RPG) based on Chinese mythology, is now available to stream from the cloud.

Embark on the Monkey King’s epic journey in the action RPG inspired by Chinese mythology, wielding magical abilities and battling fierce monsters and gods across the breathtaking landscapes of ancient China.

GeForce NOW Ultimate members can experience the game’s stunning visuals and fluid combat — enhanced by NVIDIA RTX technologies such as full ray tracing and DLSS 3 — at up to 4K resolution and 120 frames per second, bringing the mystical world of Black Myth: Wukong to life.

Fantasy Becomes Reality

The latest mainline numbered entry in Square Enix’s renowned RPG series, FINAL FANTASY XVI will join the cloud when it launches on PC later this month. Members can try a demo of the highly anticipated game today.

Take a journey through the epic, dark-fantasy world of Valisthea, a land dominated by colossal Mothercrystals and divided among six powerful nations teetering on the brink of conflict. Follow the story of Clive Rosfield, a young knight on a quest for vengeance after a tragic betrayal. Dive into the high-octane action with real-time combat for fast-paced, dynamic battles that emphasize strategy and skill.

The demo offers a taste of the game’s stunning visuals, intricate storyline and innovative combat options. With GeForce NOW, gamers can experience the breathtaking world of Valisthea and stream it at up to 4K and 120 frames per second with an Ultimate membership.

Everybody Wants to Rule the World

Becoming history’s greatest leader has never been easier — the Sid Meier’s Civilization franchise from 2K is now available on GeForce NOW.

Since 1991, the award-winning Civilization series of turn-based strategy games has challenged players to build an empire to stand the test of time. Players assume the role of a famous historical leader, making crucial economic, political and military decisions to pursue prosperity and secure a path to victory.

Members can lead, expand and conquer from the cloud in the latest entries from the franchise, including Sid Meier’s Civilization VI, Civilization V, Civilization IV and Civilization: Beyond Earth. Manage a budding nation with support for ultrawide resolutions, and build empires on the go using low-powered devices like Chromebooks, Macs and more.

Adventure Calls, Dr. Jones

Uncover one of history’s greatest mysteries in Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. Members can stream the cinematic action-adventure game from the award-winning producers Bethesda Softworks, Lucasfilm and MachineGames at GeForce NOW Ultimate quality from the cloud when the title launches later this year.

In 1937, sinister forces are scouring the globe for the secret to an ancient power connected to the Great Circle, and only Indiana Jones can stop them. Become the legendary archaeologist and venture from the hallowed halls of the Vatican and the sunken temples of Sukhothai to the pyramids of Egypt and snowy Himalayan peaks.

Ultimate members can stream the game at up to 4K resolution and 120 fps, even on low-powered devices — as well as experience the adventure with support for full ray tracing, accelerated and enhanced by NVIDIA DLSS 3.5 with Ray Reconstruction.

Let’s Play Today

In the newest season of Skull and Bones, gear up to face imminent dangers on scorched seas — from the formidable Li Tian Ning and Commander Zhang, to a ferocious dragon that descends from the heavens. Join the battle in season 3 to earn exclusive new rewards through time-limited events such as Mooncake Regatta and Requiem of the Lost. Discover new quality-of-life improvements including a new third-person camera while at sea, new endgame features and an expanded Black Market.

Members can look for the following games available to stream in the cloud this week:

• Black Myth: Wukong (New release on Steam and Epic Games Store, Aug. 19)
• Final Fantasy XVI Demo (New release on Steam, Aug. 19)
• GIGANTIC: RAMPAGE EDITION (Available on Epic Games Store, free Aug. 22)
• Skull & Bones (New release on Steam, Aug. 22)
• Alan Wake’s American Nightmare (Xbox, available on Microsoft Store)
• Commandos 3 – HD Remaster (Xbox, available on Microsoft Store)
• Desperados III (Xbox, available on Microsoft Store)
• The Dungeon Of Naheulbeuk: The Amulet Of Chaos (Xbox, available on Microsoft Store)
• The Flame in the Flood (Xbox, available on Microsoft Store)
• FTL: Faster Than Light (Xbox, available on Microsoft Store)
• Genesis Noir (Xbox, available on PC Game Pass)
• House Flipper (Xbox, available on PC Game Pass)
• Medieval Dynasty (Xbox, available on PC Game Pass)
• My Time At Portia (Xbox, available on PC Game Pass)
• Night in the Wood (Xbox, available on Microsoft Store )
• Offworld Trading Company (Xbox, available on PC Game Pass)
• Orwell: Keeping an Eye On You (Xbox, available on Microsoft Store)
• Project Winter (Xbox, available on Microsoft Store)
• Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun (Xbox, available on Microsoft Store)
• Sid Meier’s Civilization VI (Steam, Epic Games Store and Xbox, available on the Microsoft store)
• Sid Meier’s Civilization V (Steam)
• Sid Meier’s Civilization IV (Steam)
• Sid Meier’s Civilization: Beyond Earth (Steam)
• Spirit of the North (Xbox, available on PC Game Pass)
• Wreckfest (Xbox, available on PC Game Pass)

What are you planning to play this weekend? Let us know on X or in the comments below.

At Gamescom, the world’s biggest gaming expo, NVIDIA has once again pushed the boundaries of gaming technology to ensure that gamers have incredibly immersive experiences and can enjoy enhanced performance and visual fidelity.

The company’s announcements today include its first digital human technologies on-device small language model showcased in the first game tech demo, Mecha BREAK, a milestone celebration of 600 RTX games and applications with 20 new RTX games announced, and new games on GeForce NOW.

Alongside these, NVIDIA announced a collaboration with MediaTek that brings G-SYNC display technologies to more gamers.

Gamescom, held every year in Cologne, Germany, is where innovators from across the gaming community showcase their latest creations. In 2018, NVIDIA founder and CEO Jensen Huang introduced NVIDIA RTX at the event, bringing real-time ray tracing and AI to gaming and setting a new standard for graphics performance.

NVIDIA ACE: Advancing AI-Powered Game Characters

Leading NVIDIA’s announcements at Gamescom was NVIDIA ACE, a revolutionary suite of technologies for bringing digital humans to life with generative AI.

The first game to showcase ACE and digital human technologies is Amazing Seasun Games’ Mecha BREAK, a fast-based mech combat game that demonstrates the potential of AI-powered game characters.

The ACE suite also expanded with NVIDIA’s first digital human technologies on-device small language model (SLM), NVIDIA Nemotron-4 4B Instruct, improving conversation for game characters. This new on-device model provides better role-play, retrieval-augmented generation and function-calling capabilities, allowing game characters to more intuitively comprehend player instructions, respond to gamers and perform more accurate and relevant actions.

Perfect World Games is advancing its ACE and digital human tech demo, Legends, with new AI-powered vision capabilities, unlocking a new level of immersion and accessibility for PC games.

Celebrating 600 RTX Games and Apps With 20 New RTX Titles

NVIDIA RTX continues to revolutionize the ways people play and create with ray tracing, DLSS and AI-powered technologies. Today marks another RTX milestone: 600 RTX-enhanced games and applications are now available.

This week, NVIDIA announced 20 new RTX and DLSS titles to join this impressive roster, including high-profile games such as Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, Dune: Awakening and Dragon Age: The Veilguard.

Game Science’s much-anticipated Black Myth: Wukong also launches today, featuring full ray tracing and DLSS 3, delivering the ultimate RTX experience for GeForce RTX 40 Series gamers.

Half-Life 2: An RTX Remix Project Unveils Remastered Nova Prospekt

Half-Life 2 RTX: An RTX Remix Project from Orbifold Studios is a community remaster of Valve’s classic game. Now boasting over 100 contributing artists, Orbifold Studios unveiled a remaster of one of Half-Life 2’s most iconic levels, Nova Prospekt.

Using NVIDIA RTX Remix, Orbifold Studios has remastered Nova Prospekt with full ray tracing, DLSS 3.5 with Ray Reconstruction and Reflex. The Nova Prospekt trailer also reveals remasters of Gordon’s revolver, shotgun and Overwatch Standard Issue Pulse Rifle, remasters of the Combine soldiers and Antlions, and the addition of new geometry and detail that uses the capabilities of modern PCs to increase realism.

NVIDIA and MediaTek Bring G-SYNC Display Technologies to More Gamers 

NVIDIA and MediaTek are collaborating to make the industry’s best gaming display technologies more accessible.

The companies’ collaboration integrates the full suite of NVIDIA G-SYNC technologies to the world’s most popular scalers, allowing for the creation of feature-rich G-SYNC monitors at a more affordable price.

A highlight of this collaboration is the introduction of G-SYNC Pulsar, a new technology that offers 4x the effective motion clarity alongside a smooth and tear-free variable refresh rate (VRR) experience. G-SYNC Pulsar will debut on newly announced monitors, including the ASUS ROG Swift 360Hz PG27AQNR, Acer Predator XB273U F5 and AOC AGON PRO AG276QSG2.

GeForce NOW Raises the Bar for Cloud Gaming

Each week geforcenow.com adds top-tier PC games on GFN Thursday to stream at peak performance from GeForce RTX SuperPODs in the cloud, along with new features and updates for members.

For Gamescom, GeForce NOW is adding the highly anticipated action role-playing game Black Myth: Wukong from Game Science, as well as a demo for the upcoming PC release of FINAL FANTASY XVI from Square Enix. A new update brings Xbox automatic sign-in, making it easy for members to quickly jump into their PC games across devices by linking their account just once.

These latest GeForce NOW updates — available today — raise the bar for cloud gaming and build on recent milestones, including added support for mods, new data centers in Japan and Poland, and 2,000 games available in the cloud. Check out GeForce NOW’s Gamescom blog for more details.

Star Wars Outlaws: GeForce RTX 40 Series Bundle 

In collaboration with Ubisoft, Massive Entertainment and Lucasfilm Games, NVIDIA is launching a new Star Wars Outlaws GeForce RTX 40 Series Bundle. Gamers will experience the first-ever open-world Star Wars game, set between the events of Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back and Star Wars: Return of the Jedi, enhanced with NVIDIA DLSS 3.5, ray tracing and Reflex technologies. It’ll also be available in the cloud on GeForce NOW.

For all the news and details on NVIDIA’s latest Gamescom announcements, visit GeForce News. 

Each week, GeForce NOW elevates cloud gaming by bringing top PC games and new updates to the cloud.

Starting today, members can stream the highly anticipated action role-playing game (RPG) Black Myth: Wukong from Game Science, as well as a demo for the upcoming PC release of FINAL FANTASY XVI from Square Enix.

Experience these triple-A releases now — at peak performance, even on low-powered devices — along with Xbox automatic sign-in coming Aug. 22 on GFN Thursday. The feature will make it easy for members to dive into their favorite PC games.

These latest GeForce NOW updates — announced today at the annual Gamescom conference — build on recent milestones, including added support for mods, new data centers in Japan and Poland, and 2,000 games available in the cloud.

Get Your Game Face On

GeForce NOW recently celebrated 2,000 games in the cloud, thanks to strong collaborations with publishers that have brought their titles to the platform.

New games are added weekly from popular digital gaming stores Steam, Epic Games Store, Ubisoft Connect, Battle.net, and Xbox, including over 140 PC Game Pass titles. Powered by up to GeForce RTX GPU-class graphics, GeForce NOW is bringing even more top titles from celebrated publishers to the cloud.

Members can be among the first to play Black Myth: Wukong without waiting for downloads or worrying about system requirements.

Take on the role of Sun Wukong the Monkey King, wielding the powers of a magical staff throughout a richly woven narrative filled with mythical creatures and formidable foes. Learn to harness Wukong’s unique abilities and combat styles, reminiscent of the Soulslike game genre. As the “Destined One,” take on various challenges to uncover the truth hidden beneath the veil of a glorious historical legend.

Witness the beauty of ancient China — from snow-draped mountains to intricate cave networks — in exquisite detail elevated by NVIDIA RTX technologies, including full ray tracing and DLSS 3. The GeForce NOW Ultimate membership brings this visual splendor to life at 4K resolution and 120 frames per second, even on underpowered devices, streaming from GeForce RTX 4080 SuperPODs in the cloud.

The latest mainline numbered entry in the renowned RPG series from Square Enix, FINAL FANTASY XVI is coming soon to the cloud. Get a taste of the title’s high-octane action, breathtaking world and epic storytelling in its PC demo on GeForce NOW. Members can learn to master their Eikonic abilities while battling colossal foes and exploring the stunning realm of Valisthea.

Try the demo on GeForce NOW to jump right into an epic adventure without worrying about system specs.

GeForce NOW members can play these titles and more at high performance. Ultimate members can stream at up to 4K resolution with support for NVIDIA DLSS and NVIDIA Reflex technology, and experience the action even on low-powered devices. Keep an eye out on GFN Thursdays for the latest on game release dates in the cloud.

Set It and Forget It

GeForce NOW makes gaming more convenient by letting members link their gaming accounts directly to the cloud service. Starting Aug. 22, such support extends to Xbox accounts — alongside existing support for Epic Games and Ubisoft automatic sign-in — enabling seamless access across devices.

After linking their Xbox profiles just once, members will be signed in automatically across their devices for all future GeForce NOW sessions — speeding access to their favorite PC games, from Fallout 76 to Starfield to Forza Horizon 5.

This new feature joins Xbox game library sync on GeForce NOW, which allows members to sync their supported Xbox Game Pass and Microsoft Store games to their cloud streaming library. Members will enjoy a more unified gaming experience with the ability to instantly play over 140 Xbox Game Pass titles across devices.

With a steady drumbeat of quality games from top publishers and new features to continuously improve the service, GeForce NOW is a gamer’s gateway to high-performance gaming from the cloud, enabling play on any device with real-time ray tracing and high resolutions. Check back every GFN Thursday for more news on upcoming game launches, new game releases, service updates and more.

NVIDIA’s first digital human technology small language model is being demonstrated in Mecha BREAK, a new multiplayer mech game developed by Amazing Seasun Games, to bring its characters to life and provide a more dynamic and immersive gameplay experience on GeForce RTX AI PCs.

The new on-device model, called Nemotron-Mini 4B Instruct, improves the conversation abilities of game characters, allowing them to more intuitively comprehend players and respond naturally.

NVIDIA has optimized ACE technology to run directly on GeForce RTX AI PCs and laptops. This greatly improves developers’ ability to deploy state-of-the-art digital human technology in next-generation games such as Mecha BREAK.

A Small Language Model Purpose-Built for Role-Playing

NVIDIA Nemotron-Mini 4B Instruct provides better role-play, retrieval-augmented generation and function-calling capabilities, allowing game characters to more intuitively comprehend player instructions, respond to gamers and perform more accurate and relevant actions.

The model is available as an NVIDIA NIM microservice, which provides a streamlined path for developing and deploying generative AI-powered applications. The NIM is optimized for low memory usage, offering faster response times and providing developers a way to take advantage of over 100 million GeForce RTX-powered PCs and laptops.

Nemotron-Mini 4B Instruct is part of NVIDIA ACE, a suite of digital human technologies that provide speech, intelligence and animation powered by generative AI. It’s available as a NIM for cloud and on-device deployment by game developers.

First Game Showcases ACE NIM Microservices

Mecha BREAK, developed by Amazing Seasun Games, a Kingsoft Corporation game subsidiary, is showcasing the NVIDIA Nemotron-Mini 4B Instruct NIM running on device in the first display of ACE-powered game interactions. The NVIDIA Audio2Face-3D NIM and Whisper, OpenAI’s automatic speech recognition model, provide facial animation and speech recognition running on-device. ElevenLabs powers the character’s voice through the cloud.

In this demo, shown first at Gamescom, one of the world’s biggest gaming expos, NVIDIA ACE and digital human technologies allow players to interact with a mechanic non-playable character (NPC) that can help them choose from a diverse range of mechanized robots, or mechs, to complement their playstyle or team needs, assist in appearance customization and give advice on how to best prepare their colossal war machine for battle.

“We’re excited to showcase the power and potential of ACE NIM microservices in Mecha BREAK, using Audio2Face and Nemotron-Mini 4B Instruct to dramatically enhance in-game immersion,” said Kris Kwok, CEO of Amazing Seasun Games.

Perfect World Games Explores Latest Digital Human Technologies

NVIDIA ACE and digital human technologies continue to expand their footprint in the gaming industry.

Global game publisher and developer Perfect World Games is advancing its NVIDIA ACE and digital human technology demo, Legends, with new AI-powered vision capabilities. Within the demo, the character Yun Ni can see gamers and identify people and objects in the real world using the computer’s camera powered by ChatGPT-4o, adding an augmented reality layer to the gameplay experience. These capabilities unlock a new level of immersion and accessibility for PC games.

Learn more about NVIDIA ACE and download the NIM to begin building game characters powered by generative AI. 

Picture this: NVIDIA and MediaTek are working together to make the industry’s best gaming display technologies more accessible to gamers globally.

The companies’ collaboration, announced today at the Gamescom gaming gathering in Cologne, Germany, integrates the full suite of NVIDIA G-SYNC technologies into the world’s most popular scalers.

Gamers can expect superior image quality, unmatched motion clarity, ultra-low latency, highly accurate colors, and more cutting-edge benefits on their displays.

G-SYNC Pulsar: The Star of New Display Technologies

A highlight of this collaboration is the introduction of G-SYNC Pulsar, a new technology that offers 4x the effective motion clarity alongside a smooth and tear-free variable refresh rate (VRR) gaming experience.

G-SYNC Pulsar will debut on newly announced monitors, including the ASUS ROG Swift 360Hz PG27AQNR, Acer Predator XB273U F5 and AOC AGON PRO AG276QSG2.

These monitors, expected later this year, feature 2560×1440 resolution, a 360Hz refresh rate and HDR support.

Integrating G-SYNC into MediaTek scalers eliminates the need for a separate G-SYNC module, streamlining the production process and reducing costs.

This allows for the creation of feature-rich G-SYNC monitors at a more affordable price. And by expanding the availability of these premium gaming products to a broader audience, more gamers will be able to enjoy the best in motion clarity, image quality and performance.