It's Monday and these are the news:
SALES & DEALS
Cuphead has sold 5 million copies, is on sale, and can be played in Tesla cars
https://www.pcgamer.com/cuphead-has-sold-5-million-copies-is-on-sale-and-can-be-played-in-tesla-cars/
Cuphead is now two years old and has sold five million copies across all platforms. To celebrate, Studio MDHR are planning "5 days of fun and giveaways" which begins with a sale of 20% off their game, no matter where you buy it from. Steam, Humble, GOG, it's on sale everywhere. Except in Tesla cars, I guess, where you can get the first zone for free as part of software version 10.0, and play it while you're parked using a USB controller.
GOG starts the week with two new sales:
- The first one is the weekly sale, with up to 90% discounts: https://www.gog.com/promo/20190930_weekly_sale
- The second one is a Paradox sale with games like Cities in Motion or Europa Universalis up to 80% off: https://www.gog.com/promo/20190930_weekly_sale_paradox
Steam starts the week with two sales:
- The daily deal is Dark Devotion, 50% off: https://store.steampowered.com/app/718590/Dark_Devotion/
- And Chinese Parents will be 36% off until the 8th of October: https://store.steampowered.com/app/736190/__Chinese_Parents/
At Fanatical, there are three new deals:
- The new Star Deal is Tabletop Simulator, 60% off for the next 48 hours: https://www.fanatical.com/en/game/tabletop-simulator
- Supralans is 33% off for the next 7 days: https://www.fanatical.com/en/game/supraland
- And Sid Meier’s Civilization VI will be 75% off for the next 7 dats: https://www.fanatical.com/en/game/sid-meiers-civilization-vi-new-aspyr
SOFTWARE & DRIVERS
Steam Remote Play on phones is much better thanks to new specialized control layouts
https://www.pcgamer.com/steam-remote-play-on-phones-is-much-better-thanks-to-new-specialized-control-layouts/
The dream of playing Steam games anywhere is mostly a reality thanks to Steam Remote Play—but there are loads of kinks you have to deal with depending on the game. A touch screen is a piss poor substitute for an actual keyboard and mouse (or controller), but yesterday's Steam Remote Play update has made playing PC games on your phone way more tolerable for over 100 of the most popular Remote Play games.
In a blog post, Valve explained that some games, like Slay The Spire, work pretty well using a touchscreen, but plenty of others are frustrating to play using the default touchscreen buttons. "So to improve the experience," Valve said, "we put together default touch configurations for over 100 of the most common and desired Remote Play games."
A new storefront is coming to the Epic Games Store
https://www.pcgamer.com/a-new-storefront-is-coming-to-the-epic-games-store/
The Epic Games Store saw some significant improvements in September, including the addition of a list view in the library and a playtime counter, so you can see how much time you've sunk into Control. (37 hours here.) Bundles are now officially supported, as seen in the recent Batman trilogies, and patch size improvements mean smaller downloads when games are updated.
It's a good start—the list view is especially welcome—but even bigger things are on the way. Epic announced today that it's working on a new storefront for the Epic Games Store that will support "curated collections" and other features.
MODS/EMULATORS
New cool Star Wars and RAGE 2 mods released for Doom/GZDoom
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/new-cool-star-wars-and-rage-2-mods-released-for-doom-gzdoom/
Modders ‘Ximmerman’ and ‘fofaniger’ have released two new cool mods for Doom/GZDoom. The first one brings the world of Star Wars to GZDoom, while the second is a demake of RAGE 2.
>> Check the article for a better description of the mods as well as the links to get them. Both are from ModDB.
The Witcher 3 HD Tree LOD Billboards Mod improves distant trees, available for download
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/the-witcher-3-hd-tree-lod-billboards-mod-improves-distant-trees-available-for-download/
Modder ‘FaramH’ has released a new version of his really cool mod for The Witcher 3, HD Tree LOD Billboards. As the title suggests, this mod improves the distant LODs for the game’s trees. The mod increases the resolution, adds shading through new normal maps and perforates (where appropriate) the tree LOD billboards.
As such, the distant trees can now appear more detailed and less like cardboard cutouts. In other words, this mod tries to bring the distant trees more in line with modern releases like Kingdom Come: Deliverance and Red Dead Redemption 2.
>> Available from Nexus Mods.
First gameplay video released for the Goldeneye 007 N64 fan remake, GoldenEye 25
https://www.dsogaming.com/videotrailer-news/first-gameplay-video-released-for-the-goldeneye-007-n64-fan-remake-goldeneye-25/
The team behind the GoldenEye 007 N64 fan remake, GoldenEye 64, has released the first gameplay video for it. This video shows GoldenEye 25 gameplay from the start of Silo up to the satellite room.
Nude Dancers mod released for both Mass Effect 1 and Mass Effect 2
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/nude-dancers-mod-released-for-both-mass-effect-1-and-mass-effect-2/
Modder ‘ExxonValdez’ has released a Nude Dancers mod for both Mass Effect 1 and Mass Effect 2. As its title suggests, this mod basically adds a nude reskin of the dancers in both games.
Going into more details, this mod for Mass Effect 2 will affect the dancers at Afterlife and the one on Illium. Also included is a separate, optional file. This file will update the giant animated screens in Afterlife (and the UI thumbnail) to feature nude dancers.
On the other hand, the Mass Effect 2 mod adds an original reskin of the Chora’s Den dancers featuring a fully nude version (with collar and pumps required by the model) and a version with thigh-high boots and gloves. New textures have more fidelity than the vanilla “nude” textures, and dancers are more toned, because poledancing is hard work.
>> As with this kind of mods, no links were provided, but both are available from Nexus Mods.
After more than four years, Batman: Arkham Knight still looks amazing – Reshade Ray Tracing Mod
https://www.dsogaming.com/videotrailer-news/after-more-than-five-years-batman-arkham-knight-still-looks-amazing-reshade-ray-tracing-mod/
Batman: Arkham Knight came out more than four years ago and it has aged quite well. The game takes advantage of a custom version of Unreal Engine 3, and looks amazing even to this date. YouTube’s member ‘SliM420 GaMing’ has shared a video, showing the game with Pascal Gilcher’s Ray Tracing Reshade mod.
This mod for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim introduces Volumetric Fog/Mist
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/this-mod-for-the-elder-scrolls-v-skyrim-introduces-volumetric-fog-mist/
Modder ‘Robanco’ has released a pretty cool mod for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. According to the modder, this mod brings large scale distant volumetric mist/fog effects to Skyrim Special Edition. Therefore, the mod adds misty valleys without obscuring peaks or wiping out the sky like standard fog does.
This Volumetric Fog/Mist effect is hand-placed in the world of Skyrim. As such, this opens up some doors that a generic fog implementation does not.
>> Interested? Head to Nexus Mods to get it.
You can now play as Mads Mikkelsen’s character, Cliff, from Death Stranding in Metal Gear Solid 5
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/you-can-now-play-as-mads-mikkelsens-character-cliff-from-death-stranding-in-metal-gear-solid-5/
While Death Stranding has not been officially announced yet for the PC, PC gamers can now get a taste of it in Metal Gear Solid 5. Modder ‘JinMar’ has released a new mod that allows gamers to play as Cliff from Death Stranding.
In case you weren’t aware of, Cliff is the character portrayed by Mads Mikkelsen in Death Stranding. So yeah, this mod is something that most fans of this actor will appreciate.
The mod comes in two variations; the first one is Mads Mikkelsen without any helmet, while the second one is with a helmet and night vision goggles. This second version is based on an older Death Stranding trailer, so kudos to the modder. It’s also worth noting that the mod uses the bare arms mod from TMWSTW.
>> Get the link and the instructions to install this mod from the article.
First Greedfall mods enable gay/lesbian romance, increase party size, bring better compass and more
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/first-greedfall-mods-enable-gay-lesbian-romance-increase-party-size-bring-better-compass-and-more/
The first mods for Spiders’ latest action RPG, Greedfall, have surfaced online. Therefore, today we are presenting you a mod that enables gay and/or lesbian romance, a mod that increases the party size, another that introduces a better compass, and more.
>> They're 5 mods in total.
Brutal Minecraft Beta 2.0 looks amazing and is available for download right now
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/brutal-minecraft-beta-2-0-looks-amazing-and-is-available-for-download-right-now/
Modder ‘DooMFOREVER7z’ has released a new beta version of his Brutal Minecraft total conversion mod for Doom/GZDoom. This TC brings the world, aesthetics, weapons and monsters from Minecraft to Doom. Basically, it transforms Minecraft into a Doom clone, and it looks bloody amazing.
Brutal Minecraft Beta 2.0 supports both single-player and co-op modes, and features more than 25 weapons. This mod also packs 3D environments, objects and enemies from Minecraft. Players can use their arsenal in order to kill zombies in a lot of gory ways.
>> Get it from ModDB.
Borderlands 3 mods include trainer, lvl 50 characters, and one that turns it into Limbo
https://www.pcgamer.com/borderlands-3-mods-include-trainer-lvl-50-characters-and-one-that-turns-it-into-limbo/
Borderlands 3 has been out for long enough that a mod scene is starting to emerge. Early mods include the kind of thing you might expect for a Borderlands game—a trainer that lets you modify your stats and drop rate, as well as give yourself infinite health and ammo, as well as save files for various characters at level 50, and an intro-skipper if the tried-and-tested method of renaming the video files doesn't work for you.
What's less expected is the mod—really just a reshade preset—that does away with the UI and gives Borderlands 3 the moody black-and-white vibe of 2010 indie darling Limbo. Suddenly, the looter-shooter looks arty and meaningful. There are no floating damage numbers, but there's also no HUD of any kind.
The other surprising addition to Borderlands 3's nascent collection of available mods is the one that replaces all those propaganda videos with YouTube classic Brodyquest by Neil Cicierega.
GAMING NEWS
Multiplayer space combat sim, Infinity: Battlescape, is now available on Steam Early Access
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/multiplayer-space-combat-sim-infinity-battlescape-is-now-available-on-steam-early-access/
Remember Infinity: Battlescape? You know, that sim game with its amazing planetary transition? Well, good news space sim fans as I-Novae Studios has released the game on Steam Early Access. Yeap, after 15 whole years of development, PC gamers can finally play this multiplayer space sim title.
First The Surge 2 patch available for download, resolves stutters and rendering crashes
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/first-the-surge-2-patch-available-for-download-resolves-stutters-and-rendering-crashes/
Deck13 has released the first PC patch for The Surge 2. According to the release notes, this update addresses some stuttering issues, as well as some rendering crashes. Unfortunately, though, this update does not resolve the single core/thread issues we’ve previously reported.
Cat Quest 2 – First Impressions + First 10 Minutes Playthrough
https://www.dsogaming.com/articles/cat-quest-2-first-impressions-first-10-minutes-playthrough/
Cat Quest 2 is a new action RPG that came out last week. PQube has provided us with a review code so you can read below our first impressions of it. In addition, you can find a 10-minute playthrough video.
>> I post this for the video.
New official gameplay video released for Capcom’s Resident Evil spin-off, Project Resistance
https://www.dsogaming.com/videotrailer-news/new-official-gameplay-video-released-for-capcoms-resident-evil-spin-off-project-resistance/
Capcom has released a new official gameplay video for its upcoming Resident evil spin-off, Project Resistance. This video shows one full match, featuring 10 whole minutes of gameplay footage. In other words, this video will give you an idea of what you can expect from this new multiplayer title.
System Shock 3 will not have any classes, will feature augmentations similar to Deus Ex
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/system-shock-3-will-not-have-any-classes-will-feature-augmentations-similar-to-deus-ex/
As Warren Spector told Gamespot, System Shock 3 will not feature any classes. Therefore, gamers will be able to create their own character from scratch. Not only that, but the game will also feature augmentations, similar to those found in Deus Ex.
No Man’s Sky beta patch improves AO, brings significant CPU optimisations, adds 21:9 support and more
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/no-mans-sky-beta-patch-improves-ao-brings-significant-cpu-optimisations-adds-219-support-and-more/
Hello Games has released a new major beta patch for No Man’s Sky. According to the release notes, this update adds support for correctly scaling the HUD and other visual elements for 4K resolutions and 21:9 aspect ratios.
You will be able to play Call of Duty: Mobile for free on the PC with keyboard & mouse on October 1st
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/you-will-be-able-to-play-call-of-duty-mobile-for-free-on-the-pc-with-keyboard-mouse-on-october-1st/
GameLoop has announced that PC gamers will be able to play for free Call of Duty: Mobile on their PC systems. CODM on GameLoop will allow players to breakthrough the limitation of phones with bigger screens.
Doom Eternal’s primary focus is to increase player engagement, won’t feature deathmatch to keep players “happy”
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/doom-eternals-primary-focus-is-to-increase-player-engagement-wont-feature-deathmatch-to-keep-players-happy/
In an interview with GamesIndustry, id Software’s Hugo Martin revealed that Doom Eternal’s main focus is to increase player engagement. And while this may be a cool way to improve the game’s single-player experience, I am a bit worried about its MP mode. Oh, and let’s not forget that the game will feature micro-transactions.
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