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Weekend is over... *sigh*. But here are the Monday news!

SALES & DEALS

Steam has two new daily deals:

• The Early Access title Slap City is 40% off: https://store.steampowered.com/app/725480/Slap_City/
• And Fran Bow is 75% off: https://store.steampowered.com/app/362680/Fran_Bow/

At Fanatical, there are 5 new deals:

• Shenmue I & II is 55% off for the next 48 hours: https://www.fanatical.com/en/game/shenmue-i-ii
• That is part of a new SEGA sale, with up to 77% discounts: https://www.fanatical.com/en/publishers/sega
• Paradox Interactive has its games on sale, up to 80% off for the next 6 days: https://www.fanatical.com/en/publishers/paradox-interactive
• The Motorsport Manager Bundle brings the Motorsport Manager game plus 3 DLCs with a 78% discount for the next 6 days: https://www.fanatical.com/en/bundle/motorsport-manager-bundle
• And the Recoil Bundle features 12 games at a 97% discount for the next 14 days: https://www.fanatical.com/en/bundle/recoil-bundle

SOFTWARE & DRIVERS

Microsoft announced Win32 games and modding support for Xbox PC app
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/microsoft-announced-win32-game-and-modding-support-for-xbox-pc-app/
During the latest Inside Xbox, Microsoft officially announced that the Xbox PC app will come with Win32 games and modding support. I’m pretty sure that this will please a lot of PC gamers out there as Microsoft will basically unlock the store so that it can support both UMP and Win32 applications/games.
In case you weren’t aware of, with the new Xbox app for Windows 10 PCs, PC gamers will be able to browse the catalogue, view recommendations, and discover their next favourite game from a library of high-quality PC games with Xbox Game Pass.

MODS/EMULATORS

Arx Fatalis Fan Remake in Unreal Engine 4 will be using Ray Tracing, first RTX screenshots
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/arx-fatalis-fan-remake-in-unreal-engine-4-will-be-using-ray-tracing-first-rtx-screenshots/
Last month, we informed you about a fan remake of Arx Fatalis that is currently under development. This fan remake will be using DirectX 12, will be powered by Unreal Engine 4, will take advantage of Ray Tracing, and the first RTX screenshots have just surfaced.

New The Witcher 3 HD Project comparison screenshots showcase great visual improvements
https://www.dsogaming.com/screenshot-news/new-the-witcher-3-hd-project-comparison-screenshots-showcase-great-visual-improvements/
Modder ‘Halk Hogan PL’ has released a new set of comparison screenshots between the vanilla version of The Witcher 3 and the latest version of his HD Project. These latest screenshots showcase some of the terrain/rocks textures that have been reworked.
According to the modder, the upcoming version of HDRP will feature improved textures for all terrain/rocks surfaces (excluding Toussaint as these will be done in BaW Update after this release). Furthermore, the reworked textures have much better quality and they look less flat than original ones.

The Witcher 3 Enhanced Edition is a mod that overhauls lots of game mechanics, Version 4.47 available for download
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/the-witcher-3-enhanced-edition-is-a-mod-that-overhauls-lots-of-game-mechanics-version-4-47-available-for-download/
Back in May 2018, we informed you about a complete and comprehensive rework of The Witcher 3 that aims to offer a much higher quality experience than the original game ever could. Created by the dedicated W3EE Mod team, this mod has been further enhanced this past year and a new version of it was released yesterday.
The Witcher 3 Enhanced Edition is a complete overhaul of most of the game’s mechanics and systems, promising to offer great depth and stimulating gameplay. The mod was designed with realism in mind, but in keeping with the spirit of actually having fun in a game, thus keeping tediousness to a minimum while simultaneously trying to offer enticing and somewhat realistic gameplay to the player.
>> Get the mod from Nexus Mods.

Command & Conquer: Generals mod removes the 30fps lock, completely unlocks the framerate [UPDATE]
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/command-conquer-generals-mod-removes-the-30fps-lock-completely-unlocks-the-framerate/
Now here is a pleasant surprise. Modder ‘VampireMonkey’ has released a brand new mod for Command & Conquer: Generals that removes the 30fps lock and completely unlock the game’s framerate. This basically means that you will finally be able to enjoy the first 3D Command & Conquer game at really high framerates.
UPDATE: It appears that this mod breaks the game speed as higher framerates speed up the entire game. Some users have reported that by using VSync it’s possible to get a smoother gaming experience (though the speed up issues may still be present for those gaming on 120hz or 144hz PC monitors).
>> If you're interested in it despite that flaw, go to https://www.nexusmods.com/cncgenerals/mods/1089?tab=files" target="_blank">Nexus Mods for it.

Fan creates a Super Mario Bros Battle Royale PC game that is completely free on your browser right now
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/fan-creates-a-super-mario-bros-battle-royale-pc-game-that-is-completely-free-on-your-browser-right-now/
Battle royale is the next big thing in video-games as more and more developers add this type of multiplayer to their games. Now while some hate this new trend, we have to say that we were shocked to learn that a fan has created a freeware version of the classic NES version of Super Mario Bros on the PC that allows multiple gamers to play simultaneously, called Mario Royale.
Mario Royale is created by “InfernoPlus” and is described as a fully recreation of the classic Super Mario Bros game on the PC that works on every browser, is free to play, and is available right now on its official website.
>> Play it from its official website.

Metal Gear Solid: The Twin Snakes “remastered” thanks to this ESRGAN AI-enhanced Texture Pack
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/metal-gear-solid-twin-snakes-remastered-thanks-to-this-esrgan-ai-enhanced-texture-pack/
Reddit’s member ‘tophergopher1 ‘ has released a beta version of his ESRGAN AI-enhanced Texture Pack for the Nintendo GameCube remake of the first Metal Gear Solid game, Metal Gear Solid: The Twin Snakes.
Metal Gear Solid: The Twin Snakes is a remake of the first Metal Gear Solid game, created by Silicon Knights and Konami Computer Entertainment Japan for the Nintendo GameCube. This version featured new cut-scenes, new models and new animations, as well as new gameplay mechanics that were similar to Metal Gear Solid 2.
Since this is a beta release, gamers may discover various bugs and glitches. For example, a couple of textures – like the door panels – have graphical issues and other textures got cropped or had a bigger font text than the original versions. The good news is that tophergopher1 aims to release a new version of this pack. The new pack will take advantage of the newer ESRGAN, and promises to fix any tiling issues that are still present.
>> There are two download links: Google Drive or Mega.

Skyrim's best religion mod receives overhaul, adding new gods and divine visions
https://www.pcgamer.com/this-skyrim-mod-adds-a-role-playing-system-for-religion-letting-you-please-or-anger-the-gods/
You might've heard of an ambitious Skyrim mod called Religion that completely changes the way you interact with the gods of Tamriel—it's one of the best mods for Skyrim. With the mod installed all your actions, from the crimes you commit to the armor you wear, affects the way individual gods view you, and they can either bless you or curse you as a result. The whole mod has just been overhauled for its version 3.0, adding religious visions and new gods called Ancient Spirits, as well as the 13 Constellations.
It's an incredibly deep system with lots of moving parts, and you can have multiple blessings—or curses—at the same time. All of the gods are looking for different things, and you'll get clues about their desires through visions. To receive visions, you'll first have to worship them at set points in the world, which increases their disposition towards you based on the amount of in-game time you spend worshiping them (don't worry, you can press T to wait if you want to rack up many hours at once).
>> Get this mod from Nexus Mods.

Brutal Doom has a new trailer to celebrate the v21 Gold release
https://www.pcgamer.com/brutal-doom-has-a-new-trailer-to-celebrate-the-v21-gold-release/
Brutal Doom v21 Gold came out in May of this year, but what it really needed to make that announcement memorable was a bold, blood-soaked trailer with a bangin' metal soundtrack. And now it has one.
The gold release trailer shows off plenty of Brutal Doom's additions to the base game, like faster weapon-switching animations so you can combo guns, revamped melee combat that includes kicks capable of pushing enemies away, a female player voice option, and optional improvements to fill out some of those empty outdoor spaces on certain maps.
>> Brutal Doom is available from ModDB.

GAMING NEWS

Here are 20 minutes of gameplay footage from Carrion
https://www.dsogaming.com/videotrailer-news/here-are-20-minutes-of-gameplay-footage-from-carrion/
Gamespot has shared a video, showing 20 minutes of gameplay footage from Devolver’s Carrion. Carrion is described as a reverse horror game in which you assume the role of an amorphous creature of unknown origin.

Here are 9 minutes of gameplay footage from the E3 2019 demo of CODE VEIN
https://www.dsogaming.com/videotrailer-news/here-are-9-minutes-of-gameplay-footage-from-the-e3-2019-demo-of-code-vein/
IGN has shared a video, showing 9 minutes of gameplay footage from the E3 2019 demo of CODE VEIN. CODE VEIN is a new action RPG that is currently scheduled for a September 27th release and this video will give you an idea of how the game plays.

Here are 18 minutes of gameplay footage from the E3 2019 demo of Destroy All Humans! Remake
https://www.dsogaming.com/videotrailer-news/here-are-18-minutes-of-gameplay-footage-from-the-e3-2019-demo-of-destroy-all-humans-remake/
YouTube’s ‘Punish’ has shared a video, showing 18 minutes of gameplay footage from the E3 2019 demo of Destroy All Humans! Remake. In Destroy All Humans! Remake, players will terrorize the people of 1950s Earth in the role of the evil alien Crypto-137.

Here are 3 minutes of gameplay footage from the E3 2019 demo of Maneater
https://www.dsogaming.com/videotrailer-news/here-are-3-minutes-of-gameplay-footage-from-the-e3-2019-demo-of-maneater/
YouTube’s Meteorite Games has shared a video, showing 3 minutes of brand new gameplay footage from Tripwire’s upcoming shark single-player action RPG, Maneater. This video will give you a small idea of what you will be able to do in this very cool new game.

Control was running with steady 60fps with its ray tracing effects enabled at E3 2019
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/control-was-running-with-steady-60fps-with-its-ray-tracing-effects-enabled-at-e3-2019/
Remedy showcased the PC RTX version of Control at E3 2019. From what we know so far, the team will be using real-time ray tracing for reflections, contact shadows, diffuse global illumination and transparent reflections, and from the looks of it the game runs with 60fps with all its bells and whistles enabled.

New S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 details surface; mods, tech, VR, battle royale and more
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/new-s-t-a-l-k-e-r-2-details-surface-mods-tech-vr-battle-royale-and-more/
YouTube’s member ‘Antishnaps’ has shared a video interview with developers of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2. During this interview, GSC GameWorld has revealed some new information about this game that a lot of PC gamers are looking forward to, even though there is no ETA as of yet (well, despite a vague 2021 target release window).

Cyberpunk 2077 uses real-time ray tracing for ambient occlusion and diffused illumination
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/cyberpunk-2077-uses-real-time-ray-tracing-for-ambient-occlusion-and-diffused-illumination/
Earlier this week, we informed you about Cyberpunk 2077 supporting real-time ray tracing effects. And even though NVIDIA did not reveal any additional details, PCGamesN has reported that CD Projekt RED currently uses RTX for ambient occlusion and diffused illumination.

Cyberpunk 2077 E3 2019 extended gameplay demo won’t release at Gamescom 2019, confirmed for PAX West 2019
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/cyberpunk-2077-e3-2019-extended-gameplay-demo-wont-release-at-gamescom-2019-confirmed-for-pax-west-2019/
Last week, we informed you about the main reason why CD Projekt RED has not streamed online the E3 2019 gameplay demo of Cyberpunk 2077. As CD Projekt RED stated, the main reason behind this was to build further hype and it appears that this extended gameplay demo won’t be released at Gamescom 2019.
>> PAX West 2019 will begin on August 30th and runs until September 2nd.

Report: Cyberpunk 2077 E3 2019 demo was running on NVIDIA Titan RTX & Intel Core i7-8700K
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/report-cyberpunk-2077-e3-2019-demo-was-running-on-nvidia-geforce-titan-rtx-intel-core-i7-8700k/
Last week, we reported that the E3 2019 demos for Cyberpunk 2077 were running on the PC and not on current-gen consoles (PS4 Pro or Xbox One X). Now I’m pretty sure that a lot of our readers were wondering what were the PC specs of the machines that were running these demos, and fortunately now we know.

8 minutes of gameplay footage from the E3 2019 demo of Ancestors: The Humankind Odyssey
https://www.dsogaming.com/videotrailer-news/8-minutes-of-gameplay-footage-from-the-e3-2019-demo-of-ancestors-the-humankind-odyssey/
YouTube’s member ‘SceneCut’ has shared a video, showing 8 minutes of gameplay footage from the E3 2019 demo of Ancestors: The Humankind Odyssey. Ancestors: The Humankind Odyssey is third-person open world survival game from Patrice Désilets, the original creative director of the Assassin’s Creed franchise.