The Tuesday news:

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SALES & DEALS

Steam has one new deal as well as the new weeklong deals:

• City of Brass is 80% off for the next 6 days: https://store.steampowered.com/app/301840/City_of_Brass/
• And here are some of the weeklong deals:
  • Rogue Empire: Dungeon Crawler RPG is 20% off: https://store.steampowered.com/app/650940/Rogue_Empire_Dungeon_Crawler_RPG/
  • Pillars of Eternity gets a 40% discount: https://store.steampowered.com/app/291650/Pillars_of_Eternity/
  • Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Chaos Theory is 66% off: https://store.steampowered.com/app/13570/Tom_Clancys_Splinter_Cell_Chaos_Theory/
  • INFERNIUM, that has a demo, is 80% off: https://store.steampowered.com/app/789950/INFERNIUM/
  • And lastly, there's Submerged, 90% off: https://store.steampowered.com/app/301860/Submerged/

On the Humble Store there are three new sales:

• Publisher Graffiti Games has its games up to 80% off for the next 3 days: https://www.humblebundle.com/store/promo/graffiti-games/
• Frontier Developments has also put its games on sale, up to 80% off for the next 6 days: https://www.humblebundle.com/store/promo/frontier-publisher-sale/
• And there's a new Indie Hits Sale Vol. 2, with up to 96% discounts for the next 6 days: https://www.humblebundle.com/store/promo/indie-hits-sale/

And at Fanatical there's a new bundle, the Indie Legends X Bundle, with 8 games split in two tiers of 7 and 8 games for the next 10 days: https://www.fanatical.com/en/bundle/indie-legends-x-bundle

SOFTWARE & DRIVERS

GOG Galaxy 2.0 is now in open beta phase
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/gog-galaxy-2-0-is-now-in-open-beta-phase/
GOG.com has announced that GOG GALAXY 2.0, the free application to bring together all your games and friends in one place, is now available for everyone to test. GOG GALAXY 2.0 conveniently shows you all your games as one library and makes it easier than ever to stay in touch with your friends across PC and console platforms.

MODS/EMULATORS

Sonic Robo Blast 2 Version 2.2 is now available for download
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/sonic-robo-blast-2-version-2-2-is-now-available-for-download/
Sonic fans, here is something really cool for you today. Sonic Team Junior has released a new version of the fan-made Sonic game, Sonic Robo Blast 2. Moreover, the team released a new gameplay trailer that you can find below.
Sonic Robo Blast 2 is a 3D open-source Sonic the Hedgehog fangame built using a modified version of the Doom Legacy port of Doom.
According to the team, version 2.2 is a massive upgrade in virtually all respects. For instance, the game now supports sprite rotation and optimizes skybox rendering. It also adds support for the MD3 model format.
>> Available from here.

This mod adds a Hardcore Mode to Fallout 3
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/this-mod-adds-a-hardcore-mode-to-fallout-3/
Modder ‘vasiD’ has released a new mod for Fallout 3 that adds a Hardcore Mode to it. According to the modder, this mod does not take any liberties with Fallout 3’s original balance. As such, it keeps values and rates the same where possible.
The goal of this mod is to work within the balance of the original game adding in more strategy and thought to the gameplay. It also aims to add more depth to surviving in the world.
In other words, this mod should act the same as turning on Hardcore Mode in Fallout New Vegas. Thus, think of it as a subtle background change that does not aim to fully overhaul your experience, but merely add to what’s already there.
>> You can get it from Nexus Mods.

GAMING NEWS

Sega Announces Yakuza Anniversary Stream
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/sega-announces-yakuza-anniversary-stream/
Sega’s announced a live stream to celebrate the anniversary of the franchise which will air on the 18th and feature Kazuma Kiryu’s voice actor Takaya Kuroda and the voice of new protagonist Ichiban Kasuga, Kazuhiro Nakatani.

Physics-based battle game Total Tank Simulator coming to PC in 2020, demo now available for download
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/physics-based-battle-game-total-tank-simulator-coming-to-pc-in-2020-demo-now-available-for-download/
505 Games has announced that it will release Total Tank Simulator on Steam for PC in 2020. In order to celebrate this announcement, the publisher released a new trailer that you can find below. Moreover, there is a demo that you can download right now from Steam.

Final Fantasy 7 Remake may come to the PC in 2021
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/final-fantasy-7-remake-may-come-to-the-pc-in-2021/
Square Enix has revealed the official box art for Final Fantasy 7 Remake and as we can see, the game will be exclusive to PS4 until 2021. To be more precise, the game will remain a PS4-exclusive until March 3rd, 2021.
>> shikamaru317 has made a thread about it.

Anno 1800 will be free to play from tomorrow and until December 18th
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/anno-1800-will-be-free-to-play-from-tomorrow-and-until-december-18th/
Ubisoft has announced that its latest strategy game, Anno 1800, will get a free week. This free trial period will begin tomorrow and will last until December 18th. Therefore, PC gamers will be able to get an idea of what this new Anno game is all about without purchasing it.
>> Again? I don't remember Ubi doing this for the two previous entries of the franchise.

Tuesday news, part two:

Mechwarrior 5: Mercenaries gets a launch trailer and final system requirements
https://www.pcgamer.com/mechwarrior-5-mercenaries-gets-a-launch-trailer-and-final-system-requirements/
Mechwarrior 5: Mercenaries, the first single-player Mechwarrior to come along since 2002 and the third in the series to be subtitled Mercenaries (it's a popular theme), finally arrives on December 10. With the big day looming, developer Piranha Games has dropped a launch trailer showcasing all sorts of things getting blown up real good, and also—more usefully—nailed down the hardware specs you'll need to run it.

Ashen's Epic Store exclusivity ends, it's now on Steam and GOG
https://www.pcgamer.com/ashens-epic-store-exclusivity-ends-now-on-steam-and-gog/
A little over a year ago, action RPG Ashen from AA4 and Annapurna Interactive was one of the most wishlisted games on Steam. That changed abruptly when Ashen became one of the first Epic Games Store limited exclusives, along with Supergiant Games' RPG Hades, which pushed back its Steam release by a full year.
That year has come and gone (somehow) and Ashen is now available on Steam and GOG. (Hades launches on Steam tomorrow). As you might expect for a game that's been out on another platform for a year, Ashen is discounted 20% on both sites, though it remains at full price on EGS. Purchasing it bundled with its Nightstorm Isle DLC from Steam will also get you a 20% discount, and the DLC can be purchased separately for 20% off on GOG as well.

Minecraft: Bedrock Edition has full crossplay support now that PS4 has opted in
https://www.pcgamer.com/minecraft-bedrock-edition-has-full-crossplay-support-now-that-ps4-has-opted-in/
Minecraft: Bedrock Edition now supports full crossplay across all platforms, following the imminent arrival of that edition to PlayStation 4. Sony confirmed the news in an announcement today, with the update expected to go live "tomorrow".

Epic sues Dancing Pumpkin Man over Fortnite emote cease-and-desist letter
https://www.pcgamer.com/epic-sues-dancing-pumpkin-man-over-fortnite-emote-cease-and-desist-letter/
Fortnite developer Epic Games is involved in a new legal tussle over one of the game's emotes, but in something of a twist, the studio is suing the dancer, rather than the other way around.

Killing Floor 2: Yuletide Horror brings an all-new boss, weapons
https://www.pcgamer.com/killing-floor-2-yuletide-horror-brings-the-matriarch-home-for-the-holidays/
The holiday season is once again upon us, and that means it's time for some extra special festivities Killing Floor 2. The Yuletide Horror update will introduce a new community map called Sanitarium and a new objective map called Biotics Lab, two free and two paid new weapons, and the return of "zesty" Christmas Zeds. But the big addition this year is Rachel Clamely, making her Killing Floor 2 debut as a tough new boss known as The Matriarch.

Resident Evil 3 Remake is coming to PC in April
https://www.pcgamer.com/resident-evil-3-remake-is-coming-to-pc-in-april/
Resident Evil 3 Remake has been announced by Capcom, if the box art appearing on PSN wasn't enough to convince you. Like its predecessor, it's a re-imagining of the classic horror romp with a new camera, controls and, of course, a big visual makeover. Same story and location, but otherwise a new game. Give the trailer a watch above.

Shovel Knight: Showdown and King of Cards are out today
https://www.pcgamer.com/shovel-knight-showdown-and-king-of-cards-are-out-today/
Yacht Club Games has released two new games in the Shovel Knight series. The first is a local multiplayer titled Shovel Knight: Showdown and the second is a deck-building card-collecting prequel called Shovel Knight: King of Cards.

*** NEW CONTESTS ***

• Guru3D 2019 December 11th contest: Win an ASUS ROG Crosshair VIII Formula (AMD X570) https://www.guru3d.com/news-story/guru3d-2019-december-11th-contest-win-an-asus-rog-crosshair-viii-formula-(amd-x570).html
• HEXUS EPIC Giveaway Day 2: Win Creative Sound Blaster goodies https://hexus.net/tech/features/peripherals/137405-day-2-win-creative-sound-blaster-goodies/
  • The first prize is a Creative Sound Blaster AE-9 ultimate soundcard and Creative Outlier Gold TWS earphones
  • The second prize is a Creative Sound Blaster X3 USB DAC

Both competitions are GLOBAL.

The news:

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SALES & DEALS

Resident Evil 2 Remake has sold over 5 million copies worldwide
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/resident-evil-2-remake-has-sold-over-5-million-copies-worldwide/
Capcom has announced that Resident Evil 2 Remake has sold over 5 million copies worldwide on all platforms. Moreover, the game was honored with Ultimate Game of the Year in the U.K. Golden Joystick Awards 2019—the highest prize awarded to games released in the current year.
>> The remake has officially outsold the original game.

GOG Winter Sale 2019 is a go, Wasteland 2 Director’s Cut available for free for the next 48 hours
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/gog-winter-sale-2019-is-a-go-wasteland-2-directors-cut-available-for-free-for-the-next-48-hours/
GOG.com has announced that the Winter Sale 2019 has begun. Over the course of the next three weeks, PC gamers will find a lot of games at great discounts. Not only that, but the team is currently offering for free the Director’s Cut version of Wasteland 2.
The Winter Sale 2019 kicks off with more than 2500 offers. For comparison purposes, GOG had 1900 offers/deals in 2018. PC gamers can now find Hellblade with a 66% discount and A Plague Tale Innocence with a 50% discount. Greedfall is also available with a 25% discount, as is Outward with a 60% discount.
By popular demand, GOG.COM is also bringing back the GOG Connect feature. This feature allows you to claim DRM-free copies of selected games that you already own on Steam. The first wave of games includes DUSK, Age of Wonders: Planetfall, Through the Ages, and Galaxy Trucker.
>> It will last until January 2nd, 2020, at 2PM UTC.

Steam has a new daily deal and four Midweek Madness deals:

• The daily deal is Hurtworld, 65% off: https://store.steampowered.com/app/393420/Hurtworld/
• And these are the Midweek Madness deals:
  • Insurgency: Sandstorm is free to try for the next 6 days and 50% off until January 2nd: https://store.steampowered.com/app/581320/Insurgency_Sandstorm/
  • Europa Universalis IV is 75% off: https://store.steampowered.com/app/236850/Europa_Universalis_IV/
  • The The Banner Saga is up to 80% off: https://store.steampowered.com/sale/thebannersagafranchise/
  • And the Dragon Ball franchise is also on sale, up to 80% off: https://store.steampowered.com/sale/dragonballfranchise/

On Humble Bundle/Store there are two new sales:

• The new Humble Paradox Management Bundle will be available for 13 days: https://www.humblebundle.com/games/paradox-management
• And at the Store, Tekken 7 is the new Flash Deal, up to 75% off for the next 2 days: https://www.humblebundle.com/store/promo/tekken-7-flash-deal/

Fanatical has several new sales:

• The new Star Deal is Iconoclasts, 66% off for the next 48 hours: https://www.fanatical.com/en/game/iconoclasts
• Fanatical's Winter Sale has started! check out the store for more than 1,200 deals with up to 90% discounts.
• And Fanatical also has a Winter Wonderland Contest with the chance to win lots of goodies. Check it out on the blog page

SOFTWARE & DRIVERS

NVIDIA GeForce 441.66 WHQL released, optimized for MechWarrior 5 & Detroit: Become Human
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/nvidia-geforce-441-66-whql-released-optimized-for-mechwarrior-5-detroit-become-human/
NVIDIA has released a brand new driver for its graphics cards. According to the release notes, the NVIDIA GeForce 441.66 WHQL driver provides the latest performance optimizations, profiles, and bug fixes for MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries. Furthermore, this driver also provides optimal support for Detroit: Become Human.
NVIDIA has also added support for two new G-SYNC compatible displays, increasing the list of G-SYNC Compatible displays to over 60. These two new monitors are the MSI MAG251RX and the ViewSonic XG270.
It’s also worth noting that this driver addresses some stuttering issues in Forza Motorsport 7. It also resolves some framerate issues in Fallout 76 with G-SYNC monitors.
>> Available from here:

AMD Radeon Software Adrenalin 2020 Edition 19.12.2 driver is now available for download
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/amd-radeon-software-adrenalin-2020-edition-19-12-2-driver-is-now-available-for-download/
AMD has released a major new driver for its graphics cards. The AMD Radeon Software Adrenalin 2020 Edition 19.12.2 driver brings an average of 12% performance improvement in select titles. Moreover, it provides optimal gaming experience for Detroit: Become Human.
Furthermore, this driver a brand new, modern, accessible and powerful gaming application, the Radeon Software. It also adds Integer scaling support, Radeon Boost, and Radeon Image Sharpening for all DX11 games.
Naturally, this driver also brings a number of bug fixes. For instance, it fixes the loss of display or video signal during gameplay on the Radeon RX 5700 series. It also addresses the Out of Video Memory error that could appear on some Radeon R9 200/300 series graphics products when playing Fortnite with DirectX 12 API enabled.
>> Available from here.

MODS/EMULATORS

First version of RedM, multiplayer modification framework, for Red Dead Redemption 2 released
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/fist-version-of-redm-multiplayer-modification-framework-for-red-dead-redemption-2-released/
The team behind the FiveM mod for Grand Theft Auto 5 has released the first version of RedM for Red Dead Redemption 2. RedM is a multiplayer modification framework that will provide many tools to personalize your server’s gameplay experience.
By using RedM, players will be able to create advanced features, and make whatever they wish; roleplay, drifting, racing, deathmatch, or entirely unique experiences.
>> You can get it from its official website:

GAMING NEWS

Predator: Hunting Grounds is officially coming to the PC in April 2020
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/predator-hunting-grounds-is-officially-coming-to-the-pc-in-april-2020/
Sony Online Entertainment has officially announced that Predator: Hunting Grounds will be coming to the PC on April 24th, 2020. The game will come simultaneously on both PS4 and PC, something that will definitely please all PC Predator fans.

Here is your first look at PlatinumGames’ new game, BABYLON’S FALL, officially confirmed for the PC
https://www.dsogaming.com/videotrailer-news/here-is-your-first-look-at-platinumgames-new-game-babylons-fall-officially-confirmed-for-the-pc/
Square Enix has unveiled a teaser trailer for BABYLON’S FALL, a brand-new game from PlatinumGames. As the press release reads, the new teaser trailer gives viewers an early look at the game’s fluid, action gameplay. It also showcases the striking art style delivered by the original “Brushwork Filter”.

Kalypso Media is working on a next-gen Commandos game
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/kalypso-media-is-working-on-a-next-gen-commandos-game/
Kalypso Media has today announced the formation of a brand-new game development studio, explicitly tasked with the production of a next-generation entry in the Commandos strategy series. Based in the Greater Frankfurt area, the new as-yet-unnamed studio’s first appointment is industry veteran Jürgen Reußwig, former Studio manager at Sunflowers and Managing Director of Games Distillery, who takes up the position of Studio Director.

The Division 2 Title Update 6.1 available for download, adds Hardcore Mode, full patch notes
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/the-division-2-title-update-6-1-available-for-download-adds-hardcore-mode-full-patch-notes/
Ubisoft has released a brand new major update for Tom Clancy’s The Division 2. According to the team, Title Update 6.1 adds a Hardcore Mode to the game. This basically means that in this mode, players will have one life, no respawns, and their progress will be wiped upon death.

Streets of Rage 4 gets a new gameplay trailer, focusing on Adam Hunter
https://www.dsogaming.com/videotrailer-news/streets-of-rage-4-gets-a-new-gameplay-trailer-focusing-on-adam-hunter/
DotEmu has released a brand new gameplay trailer for Streets of Rage 4. Streets of Rage 4 is the latest part in the iconic 2D beat ’em up series, and this latest trailer focuses on a new character, Adam Hunter.

Here are the official PC system requirements for Detroit: Become Human
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/here-are-the-official-pc-system-requirements-for-detroit-become-human/
Quantic Dream has revealed the official PC system requirements for Detroit: Become Human. According to the specs, PC gamers will at least need an Intel Core i7-3770 or an AMD FX-8350 with 8GB of RAM. The team also lists the NVIDIA GeForce GTX780 and AMD Radeon HD7950 as its minimum GPU requirements.

Fallout 76 Update 1.31 is 3GB in size and available for download, full patch notes revealed
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/fallout-76-update-1-31-is-3gb-in-size-and-available-for-download-full-patch-notes-revealed/
Bethesda has announced that a brand new update is now available for Fallout 76. Update 1.31 is 3GB in size and adds a holiday event. Moreover, it unlocks a free Santatron Collectron Station in the Atomic Shop until December 31st.

Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order December 11th Update will add a Photo Mode, full patch notes
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/star-wars-jedi-fallen-order-december-11th-update-will-add-a-photo-mode-full-patch-notes/
Respawn has announced that a new major update for Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order will come out later today. According to the developers, the December 11th Update will add a Photo Mode to the game. Moreover, it will implement a toggle that will allow you to remove a specific part of Cal’s lightsaber from within the customization menu.

The news, the sequel:

Indies with 'choose your own adventure' descriptions are getting trademark infringement notices
https://www.pcgamer.com/indies-with-choose-your-own-adventure-descriptions-are-getting-trademark-infringement-notices/
The publishers of the Choose Your Own Adventure books, Chooseco, is claiming trademark infringement on several developers who have released games on itch.io that describe themselves as "choose your own adventures." The infringement notices are being sent to the Itch.io gaming storefront and have resulted in four games' pages being suspended.

Hearthstone: Descent of Dragons is live
https://www.pcgamer.com/hearthstone-descent-of-dragons-is-live/
Descent of Dragons, the latest expansion to Blizzard's ever-popular CCG Hearthstone, is now live. The culmination of the clash between the League of Explorers and the League of E.V.I.L. will add 135 new cards to the game, a new "Invoke" keyword, a new solo adventure called Galakrond's Awakening (coming in January), and the official launch of the mega-popular autobattler mode Hearthstone Battlegrounds.

Destiny 2: Season of Dawn is now underway
https://www.pcgamer.com/destiny-2-season-of-dawn-is-now-underway/
Destiny 2: Season of Dawn, bringing us the return of Osiris and the resurrection of Saint-14, is now live, and that means we've got some patch notes to look at. A lot of patch notes.

Overwatch Winter Wonderland returns with an all-Mei Snowball Deathmatch
https://www.pcgamer.com/overwatch-winter-wonderland-returns-with-an-all-mei-snowball-deathmatch/
The Overwatch Winter Wonderland event has returned for another round of festively fatal fun headlined by everyone's favorite Chinese climatologist, Mei. This year's event will feature Snowball Deathmatch, a variation on an old mode, that will pit eight Meis against each other in a race to 15 kills.

Axiom Verge 2 is coming next year
https://www.pcgamer.com/axiom-verge-2-is-coming-next-year/
Axiom Verge 2 is coming next year, it was announced during today's Nintendo Indie World Showcase. It's expected to release in "fall 2020" (that's spring in Australia) but we only have confirmation that it's coming to Nintendo Switch. That said, it'd be hugely surprising if the game remained an exclusive there.
>> super_etecoon made a thread about it yesterday.

GTA 5 is getting a new radio station hosted by Danny Brown
https://www.pcgamer.com/gta-5-is-getting-a-new-radio-station-hosted-by-danny-brown/
There's a new reason to drive aimlessly around Los Santos: GTA 5 (both Story Mode and Online) is getting a new radio station hosted by rapper Danny Brown. It's called iFruit Radio (bet you can't guess what they're riffing on there), and it's set to roll out on December 12, alongside the Diamond Casino Heist.

The Survivalists is a survival sandbox follow-up to The Escapists
https://www.pcgamer.com/the-survivalists-is-a-survival-sandbox-follow-up-to-the-escapists/
The Survivalists, Team 17's follow-up to The Escapists, was announced during Nintendo's indie showcase, but it's also coming to PC. Set in the same universe as a jailbreak sandbox, this one's a co-op survival game with players stranded on an island. Give the announcement trailer a watch above.

*** NEW CONTESTS ***

• Guru3D 2019 December 12th contest: Win an Aorus 360 Liquid Cooler https://www.guru3d.com/news-story/guru3d-2019-december-12th-contest-win-an-aorus-360-liquid-cooler.html
• HEXUS EPIC Giveaway Day 3: Win a be quiet! chassis, PSU and fans: https://hexus.net/tech/features/chassis/137411-day-3-win-quiet-chassis-psu-fans/
  • The prize consists of a be quiet! Dark Base 700 chassis, a Straight Power 11 1,000W PSU, a Dark Rock Pro 4 cooler with two Silent Wings 3 140mm fans and a "limited edition" (and ugly) be quiet! Christmas jumper

Both contests are GLOBAL.

Thursday news:

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Steam Holiday Sale date confirmed, award nominee reveals begin today
https://www.pcgamer.com/holiday-sale-date-confirmed-steam-award-nominee-reveals-begin-today/
Over the past couple of weeks, Steam users have had the opportunity to nominate their favorite games of 2019 for consideration in this year's Steam Awards. The nomination window is now closed, which means that it will soon be time to announce the final nominees across eight categories—slowly.
The plan is to reveal one nominee per day, beginning today with the Outstanding Visual Art category and concluding on December 18 with the finalists for the Game of the Year category. Voting will begin on December 19, which—not coincidentally—is also when the 2019 Steam Holiday Sale begins. So we can consider that confirmed, too.
Steam Award nominations will be revealed via video at steampowered.com. There are eight categories in this year's Steam Awards, four returning from previous years and four brand new:

Steam has two new deals:

• The new daily deal is Vampyr, 66% off: https://store.steampowered.com/app/427290/Vampyr/
• Early Access title Foxhole will be 45% off for 7 days: https://store.steampowered.com/app/505460/Foxhole/

SOFTWARE & DRIVERS

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MODS/EMULATORS

Here is your first look at an upcoming VR mod for Halo: The Master Chief Collection
https://www.dsogaming.com/videotrailer-news/here-is-your-first-look-at-an-upcoming-vr-mod-for-halo-the-master-chief-collection/
Modder “Nibre” is currently working on a VR mod for Halo: Reach and Halo: The Master Chief Collection. While this mod is in an early stage at this point, the modder released a video showing it in action. Thus, you can get a taste of what Halo VR will look like on the PC in the near future.
As we can see, in its current state this VR mod has full hand motion support. This basically means that VR gamers will be able to use the Oculus Touch or Vive controllers to aim and shoot enemies.

Red Dead Redemption 2 mod RedM lets you mess around in multiplayer
https://www.pcgamer.com/red-dead-redemption-2-mod-redm-lets-you-mess-around-in-multiplayer/
Announced just before Red Dead Redemption 2 launched on PC, multiplayer mod framework RedM is out now. Created by the makers of GTA 5's FiveM , it lets cowboys create custom multiplayer servers where they have control over settings they'd normally never have access to.
Essentially, it lets you tweak your multiplayer server in the same way you can mess around with the singleplayer mode. You can download it here, and while there isn't a feature list yet, it should be similar to its predecessor, which allows players to add custom cars, weapons and maps, play with more people, or turn the game into your own personal playground where it's just you and the AI.
Rockstar is no friend to multiplayer mods, unfortunately, and shut down plenty of them in GTA 5. FiveM and RedM, however, don't mess with your installation and you can switch between them and GTA Online and, hopefully, Red Dead Online without getting banned. You should still exercise some caution, though.

GAMING NEWS

Need for Speed Heat Update 1.5 – Quality of Life, Performance & Visual Improvements, full patch notes
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/need-for-speed-heat-update-1-5-quality-of-life-performance-visual-improvements-full-patch-notes/
Ghost Games has announced that a brand new update for Need for Speed Heat will come out tomorrow. According to the release notes, Update 1.5 comes with a number of Quality of Live and User Interface improvements.

New stunning screenshots released for Pearl Abyss’ new open-world MMORPG, Crimson Desert
https://www.dsogaming.com/screenshot-news/new-stunning-screenshots-released-for-pearl-abyss-new-open-world-mmorpg-crimson-desert/
Pearl Abyss has released a new set of screenshots for its upcoming open-world MMORPG, Crimson Desert. These new screenshots look absolutely stunning, and showcase the visual style that Pearl Abyss aims to achieve.

PC gamers will be able to play dozen brand new game demos on Steam via The Game Festival event
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/pc-gamers-will-be-able-to-play-twelve-brand-new-game-demos-on-steam-via-the-game-festival-event/
The Game Awards founder, Geoff Keighley, announced today The Game Festival. The Game Festival is said to be a new digital consumer event concept that ushers in a new era for The Game Awards.
The Game Festival is a first-of-its-kind digital consumer event that brings the magic of hands-on gameplay demos to fans around the world. For 2019, The Game Festival will launch a digital pilot program on Steam. The Game Festival will feature more than a dozen first-look game demos, available to play for a limited 48-hour window before they are removed from Steam.

Date, time and where to watch The Game Awards 2019
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/date-time-and-where-to-watch-the-game-awards-2019/
The Game Awards 2019 show will honor the best video games of 2019. The event will take place at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles and it will be hosted by Geoff Keighley.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare December 11th Update released, fixes various bugs, full patch notes
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-december-11th-update-released-fixes-various-bugs-full-patch-notes/
Infinity Ward has released a new update for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare. According to the release notes, this update fixes a number of bugs and glitches. As such, don’t expect a lot of changes or tweaks to the base game.

Anthem Icetide Update 1.6.0 is now available for download, and here are its full patch notes
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/anthem-icetide-update-1-6-0-is-now-available-for-download-and-here-are-its-full-patch-notes/
Bioware has released a brand new update for Anthem. According to the release notes, Update 1.6.0 introduces the Icetide Season. As such, players can expect new Challenges, Hidden Collectibles, and Cosmetic Items.

Forza Horizon 4 will receive a Battle Royale Mode, called The Eliminator, later today
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/forza-horizon-4-will-receive-a-battle-royale-mode-called-the-eliminator-later-today/
Playground Games and Microsoft have announced that Forza Horizon 4 will receive a Battle Royale-inspired game mode later today. This new mode is called “The Eliminator” and you can find a trailer for it below.

Sea of Thieves Festival of Gifting Update is now available for download, full patch notes revealed
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/sea-of-thieves-festival-of-gifting-update-is-now-available-for-download-full-patch-notes-revealed/
Microsoft and Rare have released a new major update for Sea of Thieves. According to the press release, Festival of Giving brings with it the Maiden Voyage, a new introductory adventure that’s a must-play for every pirate.

Corepunk is a new “Diablo Meets Ultima Online” MMORPG, first gameplay trailer released
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/corepunk-is-a-new-diablo-meets-ultima-online-mmorpg-first-gameplay-trailer-released/
Artificial Core has announced Corepunk, a top-down, non-linear MMORPG set in an immersive sci-fi universe. Featuring a seamless open world with miles of wilderness to get lost in, Corepunk promises to allow players to venture to an array of intricately detailed environments inhabited by four distinct cultures.

New developer diary for AO Tennis 2 focuses on its Career Mode
https://www.dsogaming.com/videotrailer-news/new-developer-diary-for-ao-tennis-2-focuses-on-its-career-mode/
Bigben and Big Ant Studios have released the second AO Tennis 2 developer diary. This new dev diary focuses on the game’s Career Mode. In AO Tennis 2, players can take themselves from the outside courts to centre-stage glory in the all-new narrative-driven career mode, enriched with a reputation system, or choose to customise every element of their game through Big Ant’s content editor.

Toby’s Dream DLC is a new free DLC for Trine 4 that is available now for download
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/tobys-dream-dlc-is-a-new-free-dlc-for-trine-4-that-is-available-now-for-download/
Modus Games has announced the release of a free DLC for its critically-acclaimed platforming adventure Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince. This free DLC is now available to all owners of both the standalone title and Trine: Ultimate Collection. Moreover, Toby’s Dream DLC will remain free to enjoy indefinitely.

PUBG Update 5.3 available on test servers, brings Blood Effect improvements & Cloud Saving support
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/pubg-update-5-3-available-on-test-servers-brings-blood-effect-improvements-cloud-saving-support/
PUBG Corporation has released a new major update for PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds on the test servers. According to the release notes, Update 5.3 brings a number of Blood Effect improvements. It also adds support for Cloud Saving.

Resident Evil 3 is reportedly developed by former PlatinumGames CEO
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/resident-evil-3-is-reportedly-developed-by-former-platinumgames-ceo/
Resident Evil 3: Nemesis was announced by Capcom a couple of days ago and fans are already excited for its upcoming release. The game is being developed by M-Two in collaboration with Capcom. You can see their logo in the end of the trailer.

Ring of Elysium is one of the few PC games that now supports DirectX 12 on Windows 7
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/ring-of-elysium-is-one-of-the-few-pc-games-that-now-supports-directx-12-on-windows-7/
Aurora Studios has announced that the DirectX12 client beta is now available for Windows 7 players in Ring of Elysium. In case you weren’t aware of, Ring of Elysium is a free to play Battle Royale game. Players will be able to opt-into using the DX12 client from the in-game settings menu. Moreover, and alongside the DX12 client beta a new LTM rotation event ‘Battle Rush’ has arrived for players.

Thursday news, part two:

A weird Fallout 76 bug breaks your armor when you reload your weapon
https://www.pcgamer.com/a-weird-fallout-76-bug-breaks-your-armor-when-you-reload-your-weapon/
Bethesda is looking into a very odd bug in Fallout 76, introduced in the most recent patch, that appears to be breaking the legendary effects of armor when weapons are reloaded. The bug isn't consistent, but based on the number of complaints in this Reddit thread, there's definitely something going on that's not supposed to be.

Resident Evil Resistance stars a poor bastard named 'Martin Sandwich'
https://www.pcgamer.com/resident-evil-resistance-stars-a-poor-bastard-named-martin-sandwich/
Capcom announced earlier today that the team-based survival horror game Project Resistance, now known as Resident Evil Resistance, will be included with Resident Evil 3 Remake when it comes out next year. And now it's introduced us to one of the characters who will attempt to survive and escape its diabolical maze of horrors.

Rocket League's new Blueprints get a price reduction
https://www.pcgamer.com/rocket-leagues-new-blueprints-get-a-price-reduction/
Today, Psyonix has lowered the prices on most Blueprints, which I suspected might happen. The price of Black Market items—which are the most desired—hasn't changed, however. They still cost 2,000-plus Credits, which can be purchased for $20 if you buy two packs of 1,100, or $25 if you splurge on 3,000 Credits and keep the leftovers for something else. Every other rarity, however, is cheaper.

Planet Zoo is getting some 'festive' DLC next week
https://www.pcgamer.com/planet-zoo-is-getting-some-festive-dlc-next-week/
Planet Zoo developer Frontier is apparently celebrating the festive period by releasing new animals, props and scenarios in its first bit of DLC. And by 'celebrating,' I mean selling it for £8/$10.

Fortnite is introducing an annual battle pass with exclusive cosmetics, according to a leak
https://www.pcgamer.com/fortnite-is-introducing-an-annual-battle-pass-with-exclusive-cosmetics-according-to-a-leak/
Epic Games is reportedly introducing a brand new battle pass to Fortnite called the 'Annual Pass.' This new pass grants access to all the 2020 battle passes and includes exclusive cosmetics, according to details uncovered in the files of Fortnite's v11.30 update that released Thursday morning. However, the price of the annual pass along with its release date has yet to be confirmed.

*** NEW CONTESTS ***

• Guru3D 2019 December 13th contest: Win 32GB G.Skill Trident Z Neo 3600 MHz DDR4 https://www.guru3d.com/news-story/guru3d-2019-december-13th-contest-win-32gb-g-skill-trident-z-neo-3600-mhz-ddr4.html
• HEXUS EPIC Giveaway Day 4: Win an iiyama G-Master monitor (they're actually two) https://hexus.net/tech/features/monitors/137414-day-4-win-iiyama-g-master-monitor/
  • The 1st prize is an iiyama G-Master Red Eagle GB2760QSU gaming monitor
  • The 2nd prize is an iiyama G-Master Black Hawk GB2530HSU gaming mointor

Both contests are GLOBAL.

Let's go with the Friday news that, after yesterday's VGAwards, it's full of stories:

Before that, just a quick reminder: VGChartz PC SECRET SANTA Thread is OPEN. Join here: http://gamrconnect.vgchartz.com/thread.php?id=241476

And now...

SALES & DEALS

The Wolf Among Us is now available for free on Epic Games Store until December 19th
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/the-wolf-among-us-is-now-available-for-free-on-epic-games-store-until-december-19th/
Following the announcement of The Wolf Among Us 2, Epic Games is offering the first game for free. From today and until December 19th, PC gamers can visit the game’s EGS page and acquire their free copy.
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Speaking of free PC games, Epic Games is also offering for free The Escapists. The Escapists is a unique prison sandbox experience with lots of items to craft and combine.

On the Humble Store there are two new sales:

• The Metro franchise is up to 75% off for the next 3 days: https://www.humblebundle.com/store/promo/metro-franchise-sale/
• And the Game Awards Sale features the games that were nominated, with up to 75% discounts for the next 3 days: https://www.humblebundle.com/store/promo/game-awards-sale-2019/

And at Fanatical there are 3 new sales:

• The new Star Deal is Tokyo Xanadu eX+, 85% off for the next 24 hours: https://www.fanatical.com/en/game/tokyo-xanadu-e-x
• Capcom has put its games up to 82% off for the next 11 days: https://www.fanatical.com/en/publishers/capcom
• And there's a new bundle, the Electrified Bundle, with 11 games split into 3 tiers of 4, 10 & 11 and that will be available for 14 days: https://www.fanatical.com/en/bundle/electrified-bundle

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GAMING NEWS

Grand Theft Auto 5 Diamond Casino Heist Update 1.49 released, full patch notes revealed
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/grand-theft-auto-5-diamond-casino-heist-update-1-49-released-full-patch-notes-revealed/
Rockstar has released a brand new update for Grand Theft Auto 5. As its title suggests, the Diamond Casino Heist Update 1.49 adds The Diamond Casino Heist to GTA Online. Moreover, it adds The Arcade property to it.

Borderlands 3 Patch 5 releases today, improves stability, brings numerous PC fixes, full patch notes
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/borderlands-3-patch-5-releases-today-improves-stability-brings-numerous-pc-fixes-full-patch-notes/
Gearbox has announced that a brand new update for Borderlands 3 will be available today at 3PM PST. This update promises to further improve stability. Moreover, it comes with a number of PC fixes and tweaks.

System Shock Remake and Detroit: Become Human PC demos are now available for download
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/system-shock-remake-and-detroit-become-human-pc-demos-are-now-available-for-download/
Quantic Dream has announced that the PC demo for Detroit: Become Human is available now for download. This demo features the first main mission and, as with the base game, uses the Vulkan API.
Similarly, Nightdive Studios has released a PC demo for the upcoming System Shock Remake. This demo is from the Unreal Engine 4 build and will be playable for the next 48 hours.

The Telltale Batman Shadows Edition has been leaked, available for purchase today on the PC
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/the-telltale-batman-shadows-edition-has-been-leaked-releases-later-today-on-the-pc/
It appears that a new Batman game will be announced at the Video Games Award 2019. However, this new Batman game may not be the one that most gamers have been waiting for. According to a leak, Athlon Games and Telltale Games will make The Telltale Batman Shadows Edition available for purchase later today. As the press release reads, Shadows Edition brings a sinister new look to the Telltale Batman series adding a noir-style visual makeover and graphical upgrade to the critically acclaimed and much-loved games.

New official screenshots and PC system requirements for Amazon’s upcoming MMORPG, New World
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/new-official-screenshots-and-pc-system-requirements-for-amazons-upcoming-mmorpg-new-world/
Amazon Games has released some new official screenshots for its upcoming MMORPG, New World. In addition, the team revealed that the game will come out in 2020. Furthermore, you can also find below the game’s official PC system requirements.

New official gameplay trailer released for Humankind
https://www.dsogaming.com/videotrailer-news/new-official-gameplay-trailer-released-for-humankind/
SEGA and Amplitude Studios have released a brand new gameplay trailer for their upcoming turn-based historical strategy game, Humankind. This trailer will give you an idea of how the game plays.

Ninja Theory is working on Hellblade 2, will be using Unreal Engine 4, first in-engine trailer
https://www.dsogaming.com/videotrailer-news/ninja-theory-is-working-on-hellblade-2-will-be-using-unreal-engine-first-in-engine-trailer/
Microsoft and Ninja Theory have announced that the sequel to Hellblade is currently under development. Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II will target next-gen platforms, and you can find below its first in-engine trailer.
>> cycycychris made a thread about this.

Godfall is a next-gen action RPG that is coming to Epic Games Store in Holiday 2020
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/godfall-is-a-next-gen-action-rpg-that-is-coming-to-epic-games-store-in-holiday-2020/
Gearbox and Counterplay Games have announced a next-generation action RPG, Godfall. Godfall is a third-person fantasy looter-slasher that focuses on melee combat. The game will be coming on the PC – via the Epic Games Store – in Holiday 2020.

PUBG Corporation releases a gorgeous looking teaser trailer for “prologue”
https://www.dsogaming.com/videotrailer-news/pubg-corporation-releases-a-gorgeous-looking-teaser-trailer-for-prologue/
At the Video Games Awards 2019, PUBG Corporation released a teaser trailer for “prologue”. According to the team, prologue is an exploration of new technologies and gameplay. This teaser looks gorgeous so be sure to watch it.

Riot Forge announces Ruined King: A League of Legends Story, releases debut trailer
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/riot-forge-announces-ruined-king-a-league-of-legends-story-releases-debut-trailer/
Riot Forge has announced a story-driven, turn based role-playing game (RPG), Ruined King: A League of Legends Story. The game is being developed by Airship Syndicate and below you can find its debut trailer.

Dungeons & Dragons: Dark Alliance officially announced, coming to the PC in Fall 2020
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/dungeons-dragons-dark-alliance-officially-announced-coming-to-the-pc-in-fall-2020/
At the Video Game Awards 2019, Wizards of the Coast announced Dungeons & Dragons: Dark Alliance. In order to celebrate this announcement, the team released the game’s debut trailer that you can find below.

Perfect World Entertainment announces a new MMO action RPG, Magic: Legends
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/perfect-world-entertainment-announces-a-new-mmo-action-rpg-magic-legends/
Perfect World Entertainment and Cryptic Studios officially announced Magic: Legends; a thrilling MMO action RPG set on the iconic planes of Magic: The Gathering. As the press release reads, fans will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the acclaimed fictional multiverse of Magic: The Gathering as a powerful, spell-wielding Planeswalker of their own creation.

Nine to Five is brand new tactical first-person shooter for the PC, first details
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/nine-to-five-is-brand-new-tactical-first-person-shooter-for-the-pc-first-details/
Redhill Games, the multinational studio founded by veterans of AAA companies like Remedy Entertainment and Wargaming, has revealed its debut IP, Nine to Five. Nine to Five is said to be a fresh take on the tactical first-person shooter. In this game, smart teamwork will triumph over brute force and reflexes.

The Wolf Among Us 2 has been officially re-announced
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/the-wolf-among-us-2-has-been-officially-re-announced/
Telltale Games has just re-announced The Wolf Among Us 2. Although the team did not reveal any additional details, it did share an announcement trailer that you can find below. We’ll be sure to update this story once we get more details about The Wolf Among Us 2. Until then, go ahead and enjoy the trailer!

First details and gameplay trailer for Slightly Mad Studios’ Fast & Furious game, Fast & Furious Crossroads
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/here-is-your-first-look-at-slightly-mad-studios-fast-furious-game-fast-furious-crossroads/
Bandai Namco has released the first gameplay trailer for Slightly Mad Studios’ upcoming Fast & Furious game, Fast & Furious Crossroads. Fast & Furious Crossroads promises to be an action packed racing game that will come out on the PC in May 2020.

Control first free DLC, Expenditions, is now available via the December Update, full patch notes
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/control-first-free-dlc-expenditions-is-now-available-via-the-december-update-full-patch-notes/
505 Games and Remedy have announced that the first free DLC for Control, Expenditions, is now available for download. This free DLC is part of the December Update that has just come out, and you can find below its full release notes.

Warframe Empyrean expansion is now available for free on the PC
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/warframe-empyrean-expansions-is-now-available-for-free-on-the-pc/
Digital Extremes has announced that Empyrean, Warframe’s explosive new four-player co-op battleship experience, is available now for free on PC. Roaring across the stunning new space environments of Earth, Saturn, and Veil Proxima, Empyrean sends Warframe players into a space combat odyssey unlike anything they’ve seen before. In the future-tech Railjack battleship, clans will crash into hostile Grineer forces in fast-paced, cooperative, realtime spaceship battles.

Path of Exile: Conquerors of the Atlas is coming to the PC later today
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/path-of-exile-conquerors-of-the-atlas-is-coming-to-the-pc-later-today/
Grinding Gear Games announced today that it will launch the massive 3.9.0 expansion, Path of Exile: Conquerors of the Atlas, on the PC at noon PST. According to the developers, Path of Exile’s December 3.9.0 expansion contains new Atlas mechanics, five new endgame bosses, a new powerful class of support gem, a rework of bows, new items, the Metamorph challenge league and more.

New Star Control: Origins benchmark released, focuses on measuring DirectX 12 & Vulkan performance
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/new-star-control-origins-benchmark-released-focuses-on-measuring-directx-12-vulkan-performance/
Stardock has released a benchmark on the Star Control: Origins game. The benchmark is set on an alien world that is generated on-the-fly as the scripted lander travels over it. The objective is to measure high-end PC gaming performance using DirectX 12 and Vulkan, while putting as much stress on the CPU as possible also.

The Outer Worlds Update 1.2 available for download, brings lots of fixes, full patch notes
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/the-outer-worlds-update-1-2-available-for-download-brings-lots-of-fixes-full-patch-notes/
Obsidian Entertainment has released a brand new update for The Outer Worlds. According to the release notes, Update 1.2 adds “Chromatic Aberration” and “Head Bobbing” settings to all platforms. Moreover, it packs a lot of fixes for bugs and glitches.