Updates
3DMark Vantage 1.0.1 Hotfix
23 May 2008
Futuremark has released a hotfix for 3DMark Vantage, updating the benchmark to Version 1.0.1. This hotfix addresses several bugs, however scores from Version 1.0.1 are still compatible with those from Version 1.0.0.
Game Patches
23 May 2008
ATI Catalyst 8.5
22 May 2008
ATI has released the Catalyst 8.5 graphics drivers. This version includes several new TV-out related features, WHQL certified support for XP SP3, performance improvements in several DX9 and DX10 games, and a range of fixes.
mIRC 6.32
22 May 2008
A new Version 6.32 of the chat client mIRC has been released. The changes include a range of stability and performance fixes and improvements, and several minor new features.
Enemy Territory: Quake Wars 1.5 Patch
22 May 2008
A major 1.5 Patch has been released for Enemy Territory: Quake Wars, containing a large number of changes as detailed here.
Game Patches
22 May 2008
Realtek HD Audio 1.93
21 May 2008
Realtek has released Version 1.93 of its HD Audio drivers.
Latest Game Patches
20 May 2008
Logitech SetPoint 4.60
18 May 2008
Logitech has released Version 4.60 of the SetPoint software for mice and keyboards.
Game Patches
17 May 2008
Creative ALchemy 1.10.01
16 May 2008
Creative has released an updated Version 1.10.01 of the ALchemy software for Windows Vista. This version resolves some issues with Vista SP1. Note that ALchemy is now free for both Audigy and X-Fi users, however to download the latest version you will need to go to the Creative Support Site and look under the Applications downloads for your sound card.
Microsoft WorldWide Telescope
15 May 2008
Microsoft has launched a beta of the WorldWide Telescope application. Similar to Google Sky, it allows users to view a range of space imagery from various ground- and space-based observatories.
Nvidia Official Forceware 175.16
14 May 2008
Nvidia has released the Official Forceware 175.16 drivers for Windows XP and Vista. These drivers are the WHQL certified versions of the recently released 175.16 Beta Forceware drivers - the only change is the certification. They are for all GeForce 6,7,8 and 9 series graphics cards, and contain a range of fixes and new features. Having tested this driver in both XP and Vista I highly recommend it as it provides excellent image quality and performance, and does not suffer from any obvious bugs or broken features.
Assassin’s Creed 1.02 Patch
14 May 2008
Ubisoft has released the 1.02 Patch for Assassin’s Creed. The changes include a range of bug fixes, proper support for 64-bit Windows, and a DirectX 10.1 fix.
Game Patches
14 May 2008
CPU-Z 1.45
13 May 2008
A new Version 1.45 of the CPU-Z information utility has been released. This version includes support for new chipsets.
Game Patches
13 May 2008
Game Patches
10 May 2008
Ageia PhysX 8.04.25
9 May 2008
Nvidia has released a new Version 8.04.25 driver for the Ageia PhysX PPU. The driver updates the PhysX runtime, resolves reinstallation issues on Vista and updates the demo applications. Importantly, this driver does not yet add PhysX support for Nvidia GPUs.
nLite 1.4.5
9 May 2008
The Windows XP installation customization tool nLite has been updated to Version 1.4.5. The latest version fixes slipstreaming XP SP3 under Vista.
Game Patches
9 May 2008
Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 15.9
8 May 2008
Intel has released Version 15.9 of the Graphics Media Accelerator driver for a range of Intel graphics chipsets under Vista. This driver fixes several issues and adds DirectX 10 support for some chipsets.
ALchemy for Audigy
8 May 2008
Creative has announced that shortly they will release the ALchemy for Audigy software - which allows DirectSound games to run with hardware audio support under Vista - as a free download to all users. Existing purchasers are therefore entitled to a Refund of their $9.99 purchase price.
Game Patches
8 May 2008
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