Nvidia is all-in on AI, even for gamers, which really shouldn't be a surprise at this point. In addition to releasing a local language model you can train on your own content, Nvidia's latest goodie for RTX GPU-equipped PCs is Project G-Assist, a game-focused "AI" assistant. Nvidia G-Assist was fist previewed at Computex almost a year ago. According to Nvidia's promotional material, the tool now included in the rebranded Nvidia app can help you monitor game performance, answer hardware- and software-related questions, and even control lighting on some peripherals via ChatGPT-style text or voice interactions. At launch, Nvidia says that the app can control hardware and lighting settings on "supported Logitech G, Corsair, MSI, and Nanoleaf devices."

Console gamers have a leg up on PC gamers when it comes to ease of use. Turn it on and your settings are mostly chosen for you with little fuss. From game to game, the overall experience is standardized -- no need to worry if your PlayStation 5 can handle the latest releases. As PC gamers, we may have more options, but that comes at a cost. There's a real learning curve when it comes to configuring hardware and software to run games optimally, and developers have to play it safer as they're forced to support a much wider range of specs.