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A photorealistic city street at night rendered in Unreal Engine 6, showcasing complex reflections and lighting from the Neural Radiance Caching (NeRC) system.

Gaming11 min read

Epic's Unreal Engine 6 Debuts AI Rendering That Changes Everything

At its State of Unreal event, Epic Games revealed Unreal Engine 6, spearheaded by a radical new AI rendering system called NeRC. It promises photorealism at a fraction of the cost, potentially redefining the roles of developers and 3D artists.

Dark gaming setup with mint and cyan RGB lighting representing cloud gaming

Gaming8 min read

The Future of Cloud Gaming in 2026: Finally Here?

Latency is finally under 30ms in major markets, libraries rival physical consoles, and pricing is sharp. Cloud gaming has quietly grown up.

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