Intel has released its latest Arc GPU graphics drivers, version 101.9033 beta, which brings day-one support for the new game CONTROL Resonant. We conducted an in-depth review of the game's performance on both traditional discrete GPUs and handheld devices with integrated graphics, including Intel's. In addition to adding support for this game, the GPU driver still contains a range of issues from previous releases that have not been fixed in this beta version. While the beta release focuses on game support, issues like Mafia: The Old Country crashing on "Panther Lake" and Arena Breakout Infinite potentially crashing on Arc "Battlemage" and Arc "Alchemist" remain. Check out the full list of known issues that persist in this driver, but expect a fix in the upcoming WHQL driver update.

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Intel today released its latest Arc GPU graphics drivers with the version 101.8724 WHQL bringing support for new hardware and new games. Yesterday, the company launched its Core Series 3 "Wildcat Lake" processors with up to six CPU cores and two Xe3 GPU cores. Expected to land in over 70 different laptop designs, Intel today enabled full gaming support with the Arc GPU driver update. In addition to new hardware, the new driver release adds game-ready support for Pragmata and fixes a lot of the old issues that persisted with the previous releases. These include fixes for flickering in Crimson Desert running DirectX 12, No Man's Sky experiencing corruptions on certain terrains, and importantly issues with Adobe Premier Pro crashing when exporting media based on HEVC codec has been fixed. For a complete picture of fixes and remaining issues, we have posted the changelog below.DOWNLOAD: Intel Arc Graphics Driver 101.8724 WHQL

Just three months after launch, Mafia: The Old Country is receiving a massive free content update, according to a recent 2K news post. The Free Ride update is confirmed to launch on November 20 and will introduce new game modes, weapons, car and horse racing, and new cosmetics. Along with the new vehicles and racing, you will also be able to drive in first-person with the update. It also adds challenges, which include assassination missions, combat challenges, and new secrets to uncover. At launch, there will be a total of nine combat challenges—five standoffs and four assassinations—each with their own rewards. There is also a new photo mode, and the Free Ride update will also add Classic difficulty for hardcore fans of the franchise. Classic difficulty will make enemies tougher and make it more difficult for players to recover after battle, and in Classic difficulty, when you reload, unused bullets are lost.

The titular new game mode, Free Ride, drops players into the game's version of 1900s Sicily and tasks them with exploring and taking on challenges as you explore. These challenges will be unlocked as you play the game's main campaign, and players will be able to switch between the campaign and Free Ride mode from the pause menu. There are also a number of secrets to uncover throughout the game's world in the Free Ride mode, and following the clues may lead you down a rabbit hole to a reward. Aside from the new game modes and content, Free Ride also adds 16 new outfits, three new hats, four new knives, three guns, three charms, and two new cars, all of which will be available both in the campaign and Free Ride mode.

Today, 2K and Hangar 13 announced that Mafia: The Old Country, the highly anticipated latest installment in the acclaimed Mafia franchise, is now available worldwide for PlayStation 5 (PS5), Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. The story will take players back in time to 1900s Sicily, which has been painstakingly created with the utmost authenticity and detail.

"The team has passionately crafted this new chapter in the Mafia franchise, designed to captivate both long-time fans and new players," said Nick Baynes, President of Hangar 13. "Mafia: The Old Country is a premium experience in the vein of earlier Mafia entries, rooted in rich narrative, memorable characters and a beautiful environment, delivering what we feel is an unforgettable story at incredible value."

Intel has released the latest 101.6987 WHQL version of its Arc GPU Graphics Drivers, bringing several new improvements and bringing Game On support for Battlefield 6 Open Beta and Mafia: The Old Country, as well as adding a performance boost to Doom: The Dark Ages running on Vulkan API and Arc B-series GPUs. Intel also added support for Shared GPU Memory Override control in Intel Graphics Software for built-in Intel Arc GPUs in Core Ultra (series 1 and 2) CPUs running on Windows 10 and 11, as well as added power management optimization for Intel Core Ultra 200V series (Arrow Lake H) CPUs, which should improve performance and frame pacing in low-power modes.

The latest 101.6987 Arc GPU Graphics Drivers fix a single issue where the Naraka Bladepoint game could freeze with Graphics Enhancements set to XeSS on Arc B-series GPUs. There are several known issues, including ones with Fortnite, PEAK, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0, Mafia: The Old Country, Marvel's Spider-Man 2, and other games and apps, but hopefully, Intel should fix those with the next driver release.

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Welcome to the first week of August where this week's major release takes us to Sicily, and it might involve suits and guns. The rest of this week's releases kicks off with some gun-fu, followed by some demon slaying, space exploration, a cozy bookshop, ending with a bit of subterranean horror.

Mafia: The Old Country / This week's major release / Thursday 7 August
Uncover the origins of organized crime in Mafia: The Old Country, a gritty mob story set in the brutal underworld of 1900s Sicily. Fight to survive as Enzo Favara and prove your worth to the Family in this immersive third-person action-adventure set during a dangerous, unforgiving era. Enzo will do anything for a better life. After a brutal childhood of forced labor, he's ready to risk everything to become a man of honor in the Torrisi crime family. Steam link

August brings new levels of gaming excitement on GeForce NOW, with 2,300 titles now available to stream in the cloud. Grab a controller and get ready for epic adventures - a dozen new games are coming to the cloud this month. Each week brings fresh titles for members to discover, stream and conquer. Get ready to shrink down for big fun - early access for Grounded 2, announced as a surprise in June at XBOX Games Showcase, will be available to stream on day one: tomorrow, Aug. 1. Plus, finish off July with the eight games available to stream this week, alongside the latest update for the acclaimed open-world action role-playing game Genshin Impact.

The Park Is Calling
Step into the wild, unpredictable world of Brookhollow Park - Grounded 2 is launching in early access in the cloud, and the backyard has never felt bigger or more alive. Shrink to the size of an ant, navigate towering blades of grass, uncover hidden secrets and face off against bugs that can be friend or foe. Craft weapons and armor from scavenged materials, build creative bases and raise Buggie companions to help explore and survive. Whether playing solo or with friends, every day brings new challenges and surprises. Grounded 2's quirky humor and inventive gameplay make every moment an adventure, from dodging predators to racing Buggies through underground tunnels.

Hey everyone, Mafia Game Director Alex Cox here. On behalf of the team at Hangar 13, we were thrilled to unveil our Gameplay Trailer for Mafia: The Old Country. With so many in-game details to pore over, I wanted to take this opportunity to offer some extra insights into all of the exciting action we just revealed. Here's a breakdown on some of the finer details we've packed into each scene of the trailer. As our protagonist, Enzo Favara, rides out after receiving orders from Don Torrisi, you may notice the striking contrasts between the various environments of 1900s Sicily on display. From dirt roads flanked by rural villages to dark catacombs, ornate mansions, and more, the game's distinctive setting includes a wide variety of richly detailed locales—all authentically overlapping in a way unique to this rapidly changing time period. We were spoiled for choice when deciding which visually stunning vistas would serve as the lifelike backdrop for our gritty crime drama.

Following Enzo as he descends into an ancient cistern, you'll get a closer look at Mafia: The Old Country's grounded, era-appropriate combat - including a brutal showcase of Enzo's stiletto blade in action. After quietly dispatching the guard outside, Enzo distracts the next patrolling enemy before burying a knife in his neck. Spotting another guard nearby, he hurls his blade, silently killing him from range - a moment too late as others are alerted. Even as the situation erupts into a tense firefight, this encounter highlights how gameplay blends stealth with guns-blazing combat. Each approach complements the other, creating a scrappier, more resource-strapped experience. Enzo may have missed two shots, but with the help of his knife and an explosive lantern, he clears the room using only four bullets. A core pillar of Mafia: The Old Country's combat design is the idea that "every bullet counts"—so think twice about relying solely on your firearms!

Today, 2K and Hangar 13 unveiled the Official Gameplay Trailer and 'Breaking Omerta' Developer Insights video for Mafia: The Old Country, coming to PlayStation 5 (PS5), Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and NVIDIA GeForce NOW on August 8, 2025. Fans can watch the PAX East developer panel today at 2:00 p.m. EDT on YouTube and Twitch to learn about Mafia: The Old Country directly from its developers, and to pre-order the game today.

"Mafia: The Old Country is a focused, linear experience that combines quality storytelling, authentic era immersion and a refined take on the familiar Mafia gameplay," said Hangar 13 President Nick Baynes. "That focus allows us to deliver a story that's gritty, grounded, brutal and emotional. Embracing early 1900s era Sicily, this is a mafia origin story that follows our protagonist, Enzo Favara, as he takes the oath and works his way up Don Torrisi's crime family."

Calling all wiseguys—2K's acclaimed Mafia franchise is available to stream from the cloud. Step into the gritty underworld of organized crime and experience the cinematic storytelling and action-packed gameplay that made the Mafia franchise a classic, captivating both newcomers and longtime fans of the saga. It's all part of nine games joining the cloud family this week, including Towerborne from Stoic and Xbox Game Studios. Plus, the family is waiting—the Mafia saga's highly anticipated prequel, Mafia: The Old Country, will join the cloud at launch.

The Cloud Is Made
Step into the world of organized crime with Mafia, Mafia: Definitive Edition, Mafia II and Mafia III now streaming on GeForce NOW for those new and returning to the family. Experience the gritty underworld drama and cinematic storytelling that made Mafia a legend—no need to wait for a sit-down with the don. Start with the first game in the series, Mafia. An inadvertent brush with the mob thrusts cab driver Tommy Angelo into the world of organized crime. He's initially uneasy about falling in with the Salieri family, but the rewards become too big to ignore. Plus, check out Mafia: Definitive Edition, a remake from the ground up of the classic first title, with an expanded story, gameplay and original score.

Today, 2K and Hangar 13 released a new trailer for Mafia: The Old Country, introducing the brutal criminal underworld of 1900s Sicily at The Game Awards. Marking the start of a new crime saga for the acclaimed Mafia franchise, Mafia: The Old Country is an all-new story set in the Mafia universe, harkening back to the roots of organized crime with a compelling new cast of characters.

As a linear, narrative-driven game, Mafia: The Old Country is a focused package perfect for fans looking to engross themselves in an unfamiliar world of danger and intrigue. The graphically stunning cinematic experience features a story grounded in the brutal world of organized crime that authentically immerses players with dangerous combat systems featuring high-stakes, grounded stealth and gunplay mechanics.