Dissecting DX10

The second part of the performance test takes place inside a cave with dozens of flying Akrid. At default, the cave level's frame rates always came in higher than the snow level. However, when SLI was enabled and frame rates increased dramatically, the ca

The second part of the performance test takes place inside a cave with dozens of flying Akrid. At default, the cave level’s frame rates always came in higher than the snow level. However, when SLI was enabled and frame rates increased dramatically, the ca

Here's another look at the cave level during the performance test.

Here’s another look at the cave level during the performance test.

Here's a look at actual demo gameplay; an enemy snow pirate is taken out by a grenade.

Here’s a look at actual demo gameplay; an enemy snow pirate is taken out by a grenade.

During Lost Planet's fiery explosions, the game would display flash-blur effects.

During Lost Planet’s fiery explosions, the game would display flash-blur effects.

Apparently, the snow pirates were never told not to stand next to explosive materials during combat.

Apparently, the snow pirates were never told not to stand next to explosive materials during combat.

Boom!

Boom!

Incoming!

Incoming!

The explosion doesn't seem so bad at first...

The explosion doesn’t seem so bad at first...

...but then, game over.

...but then, game over.

Players can turn the tables on the snow pirates by assuming command of the rocket launchers.

Players can turn the tables on the snow pirates by assuming command of the rocket launchers.