NVIDIA took the opportunity at Gamescom to unveil a series of updates that strengthen its strategy around AI applied to PC and gaming. Among the most notable announcements is the first major update of Project G-Assist, an experimental AI assistant that allows control of RTX systems via voice or text commands, along with new features in the RTX Remix modding platform, with a clear focus on the creative community.
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Project G-Assist: a More Efficient and Universal AI Assistant
Project G-Assist debuted as an experiment designed to simplify managing a modern PC, where numerous configurations and control panels coexist. Now, NVIDIA introduces a new AI model that uses 40% less VRAM and enhances intelligence for executing tools and commands.
The practical result is that all users with RTX GPUs of 6 GB or more, including laptops, will be able to run G-Assist. Activating the assistant is as easy as installing the NVIDIA app, updating the Game Ready driver, and pressing Alt+G.
Among its key functions, gamers can ask the assistant to:
- Perform real-time performance diagnostics.
- Display FPS graphs, latency, and GPU temperatures.
- Adjust graphics settings or even peripherals like keyboard lighting.
Additionally, come September, specific commands for laptops will be added, such as managing NVIDIA BatteryBoost or Battery OPS power optimizations.
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The New G-Assist Plug-In Hub
Another update is the launch of the Plug-In Hub, developed in collaboration with mod.io. It will allow users to discover, download, and install extensions directly from the assistant, using natural language commands.
During a recent hackathon, the community demonstrated the potential of this integration. Among the finalist projects were:
- Omniplay: integration with wikis for consulting game lore or taking notes during gameplay.
- Launchpad: a tool to configure and run groups of custom applications.
- Flux NIM Microservice: generating images via AI directly from G-Assist, utilizing NVIDIA NIM microservices on the device.
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RTX Remix: A Visual Revival for Classics
The other major announcement centered around RTX Remix, the platform enabling modders to revitalize classic games with modern NVIDIA technologies. Since its launch, the community has produced over 350 active projects and released more than 100 mods, totaling over 2 million downloads.
At Gamescom, the winners of the RTX Remix Mod Contest were announced, with $50,000 in prizes. The top title, Painkiller RTX Remix by Binq_Adams, received the main awards for Best Overall Mod and Best Use of RTX.
Other standout projects included:
- Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines – RTX Remaster, by Safemilk.
- I-Ninja Remixed, by g.i.george333.
- Call of Duty 2 RTX Remix: Carentan, by tadpole3159, which won the Community Choice award.
Innovation goes beyond graphics: teams like Merry Pencil Studios have used workflows combining RTX Remix with AI tools like ComfyUI to automatically restore textures with physically realistic materials.
Come September, RTX Remix will gain a new feature: a ray-traced particles system, allowing the addition of visual effects with realistic physics, reflections, and dynamic shadows to more than 165 supported games.
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The Future of PC with AI
The announcements at Gamescom underscore NVIDIA’s commitment to transforming the PC into an intelligent, community-driven ecosystem. While G-Assist aims to simplify and democratize user experience, RTX Remix offers a way to give classic games a second life with cutting-edge technology.
For the company, the goal is clear: to make AI, modding, and creativity part of a unified language.
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FAQ
1. What is NVIDIA Project G-Assist?
It’s a free, local AI assistant that allows control of system functions and GPU features via voice or text commands.
2. What are the requirements to use G-Assist?
An NVIDIA RTX GPU with at least 6 GB of VRAM and the latest version of the NVIDIA app and Game Ready drivers.
3. What does the Plug-In Hub add to G-Assist?
It enables installing and managing extensions, including community-created plugins, directly through the assistant via natural language.
4. What is NVIDIA RTX Remix?
A platform that facilitates creating graphic mods for classic games by adding ray tracing, advanced materials, and modern visual effects.
5. What is the impact of the RTX Remix Mod Contest?
It has spurred over 100 high-quality mods and distributed $50,000 in prizes, fostering an active modder community.
via: blogs.nvidia.com