After a day off, here are the news!
SALES & DEALS
Epic Games now accuses SuperData of inaccurate data, but praised them last month for their report
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/epic-games-now-accuses-superdata-for-inaccurate-data-but-praised-them-last-month-for-their-report/
Now here is something really bizarre and funny. A few days ago, SuperData shared its monthly report, in which it stated that Fortnite earnings continued their gradual decline and hit their lowest level since November 2017. And, since Fortnite is a goldmine for Epic Games, the company accused SuperData of presenting inaccurate data.
As an Epic Games representative told GamesIndustry, SuperData does not and has not ever had access to Epic’s Fortnite revenue data. Moreover, SuperData’s reports do not accurately reflect Fortnite’s performance.
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Now here is the funny thing. Epic Games has not provided any figures to counter that report. In order to prove SuperData wrong, Epic could simply share its numbers. So yeah, there is something really fishy going on here.
Not only that, but just one month ago, Epic’s CEO, Tim Sweeney, was praising SuperData. In January 2020, SuperData reported that Epic reached 17% of PC users in our first full year. Tim Sweeney praised back then SuperData and shared its report. So… I guess… SuperData’s reports are valid when they are good and beneficial?
Black Desert Online Remastered is available for free on Steam until March 2nd
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/black-desert-online-remastered-is-available-for-free-on-steam-until-march-2nd/
Pearl Abyss is currently offering Black Desert Online Remastered for free on Steam. From today and until March 2nd, PC gamers can acquire a free copy of the game. Do note that this isn’t a free to play offer. As such, once you acquire your copy, you’ll be able to keep it yours for ever.
Black Desert Online is a sandbox, living-world MMORPG. Players can experience fast-paced, action-packed combat, hunt monsters and huge bosses. They can also fight with friends in a guild to siege nodes and region castles, train their life skills such as fishing, trading, crafting, cooking, and much more.
>> Here's the Steam link.
Offworld Trading Company is among next week's free Epic Games Store titles
https://www.pcgamer.com/offworld-trading-company-is-among-next-weeks-free-epic-games-store-titles/
The next two free Epic Games Store games have been announced, and it's good news for fans of dirty corporate warfare on Mars. Stardock's Offshore Trading Company will go free from March 6 until March 13, and the 2016 RTS is well worth a look: our reviewer called it "ruthless, immediate and thoroughly rewarding".
Gonner will also be on offer, a sidescrolling roguelite with a distinctively, uh, blobby art style. Phil called it "weird and beautiful, despite its lack of depth", and I can confirm that it's a nice game to boot up for an occasional five minute run.
>> It's worth remembering that this week's free game is InnerSpace.
The Humble Store has 4 new sales:
- Bandai Namco has an anime sale with up to 80% discounts for the next 3 days: https://www.humblebundle.com/store/promo/bandai-namco-anime-sale/
- That sale is coupled by another Anime Sale, with up to 90% deals also for 3 days: https://www.humblebundle.com/store/promo/anime-sale/
- The Ace Patrol franchise is 75% off for the next 4 days: https://www.humblebundle.com/store/promo/ace-patrol-franchise-flash-deal/
- And publisher Deep Silver has its games up to 80% off for the next 6 days: https://www.humblebundle.com/store/promo/deep-silver-publisher-sale/
Fanatical has three new deals:
- The new Star Deal is No Man's Sky, 62% off for the next 24 hours: https://www.fanatical.com/en/game/no-man-s-sky
- DOOM for Steam is 73% off for the next 4 days: https://www.fanatical.com/en/game/doom
- And the game Kenshi is 25% off for the next 7 days: https://www.fanatical.com/en/game/kenshi
SOFTWARE & DRIVERS
NVIDIA GeForce 442.50 WHQL driver released, adds security improvements & new G-SYNC compatible displays
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/nvidia-geforce-442-50-whql-driver-released-adds-security-improvements-new-g-sync-compatible-displays/
NVIDIA has released a brand new driver for its graphics cards. According to the release notes, the NVIDIA GeForce 442.50 WHQL driver provides optimal support for Apex Legends: Season 4, The Division 2 Warlords of New York expansion, and ARK: Genesis Part 1.
Furthermore, this new driver adds security updates for driver components. It also adds VRSS profiles for a variety of VR applications.
Moreover, this driver adds adds support for three previously-announced G-SYNC Compatible displays. These new displays are: AOC AG271FZ2, AOC AG271F1G2, and ASUS PG43U.
It’s also worth noting that this driver addresses the DXGI_ERROR_DEVICE_HUNG 0x887A0006 crash in APEX Legends. It also resolves some random crash issues in Mortal Kombat and Red Dead Redemption 2.
>> Available from here.
MODS/EMULATORS
CstDoom3 Version 2.0 released, adds Adjustable FOV, Carmack’s Reverse, Demigod Mode and more
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/cstdoom3-version-2-0-released-adds-adjustable-fov-carmacks-reverse-demigod-mode-and-more/
Modder ‘fva’ has released a brand new version of the gameplay mod for Doom 3 and Resurrection of Evil, CstDoom3. CstDoom3 Version 2.0 introduces HUD Aspect Correction and adds Adjustable FOV. This means that players can now adjust the Field of View using the menus. This option also repositions the weapons automatically to compensate for the FOV change.
Furthermore, this new version of CstDoom3 brings back the depth-fail method for stencil shadows, also known as Carmack’s Reverse. While this method does not improve the game’s visuals, it does improve overall performance when the view is in shadows.
Moreover, CstDoom3 Version 2.0 adds a “Grenades” toggle, additional key layers for the game controls, and a Demigod mode. It also adds Run, Crouch, Zoom indicators on HUD, and allows players to completely disable the game’s Stamina Drop functionality.
>> You can get it from ModDB.
Star Wars Battlefront 2 Baby Yoda Mod is finally available for download
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/star-wars-battlefront-2-baby-yoda-mod-is-finally-available-for-download/
I’m pretty sure that by now, all of you know Baby Yoda. Baby Yoda first appeared on The Mandalorian Star Wars series, and took the Internet by storm. And today, Nanobuds released a mod that brings this character to Star Wars Battlefront 2.
By using this mod, you can replace BB8 with Baby Yoda. Moreover, the mod features both UI and SFX. The modder also claims that this mod should be safe for online play. However, and for almost all mods, we suggest avoid using it while playing online.
As a bonus, xD0IT released another mod that changes BB8s starcards into Baby Yodas starcards. You can download the Baby Yoda mod from here, and the Baby Yoda Starcards mod from here.
Vice City ReTexture Project 1.5 is now available for download, features 1.13GB of overhauled textures
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/vice-city-retexture-project-1-5-is-now-available-for-download-features-1-13gb-of-overhauled-textures/
Modder ‘msborges’ has released a brand new version of the Vice City ReTexture Project. Vice City ReTexture Project Version 1.5 features 1.13GB of overhauled textures for Grand Theft Auto Vice City. Unfortunately, the modder has not provided any additional details about the project. However, and according to its ModDB page, its main purpose is to re-texturize entirely the game with high-resolution textures.
>> Available from ModDB, obviously.
StarCraft Doom Mod aims to replace all Doom monsters with StarCraft units, version 0.3 released
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/starcraft-doom-mod-aims-to-replace-all-doom-monsters-with-starcraft-units-version-0-2-released/
Tunasz has released an early version of his upcoming StarCraft mod for Doom 2. According to its description, StarCraft Doom will replace all monsters/enemies with units from Blizzard’s strategy game.
In order to showcase the StarCraft sprites, the modder also released the following video. Thus, this video will give you a small idea of what you can expect from it.
>> This mod is also available from ModDB.
You can now play Quake and Half-Life maps in Dusk
https://www.pcgamer.com/you-can-now-play-quake-and-half-life-maps-in-dusk/
Thanks to the launch of mod support via the SDK, you can run your old Quake and Half-Life maps in retro shooter Dusk. And it looks really good.
The Dusk SDK allows for the usual texture replacement and custom sound mods, which predictably results in a lot of stuff like, for instance, "Tim Allen Textures" or a Winnie the Pooh replacement for Leatherneck. But it's the ability to run external maps that I get a real kick out of. It takes a little effort—you'll have to extract the maps from Quake, copy the Quake palette.imp file to the proper location, and do some other stuff that you can read about here—but the net result is, quite literally, Quake in Dusk, albeit a Quake populated with new, thematically-mismatched enemies.
>> You can find the Dusk mods at Mod.io
GAMING NEWS
Here are the first 20 minutes of gameplay from Ori and The Will of the Wisps
https://www.dsogaming.com/videotrailer-news/here-are-the-first-20-minutes-of-gameplay-from-ori-and-the-will-of-the-wisps/
Ori and the Will of the Wisps is the follow-up to the 2015 narrative-focused Metroidvania title. The game is being developed by Moon Studios, who they also working on an action role-playing game.
Diablo 4 gets a new official teaser trailer, showcasing the Cannibals
https://www.dsogaming.com/videotrailer-news/diablo-4-gets-a-new-official-teaser-trailer-showcasing-the-cannibals/
Blizzard has released a brand new teaser trailer for Diablo 4, showcasing the Cannibals. According to the team, the Cannibals is a gruesome monster family that will be coming to the game.
Retro-inspired racing game, Hotshot Racing, is coming to the PC in Spring 2020
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/retro-inspired-racing-game-hotshot-racing-is-coming-to-the-pc-in-spring-2020/
Curve Digital has unveiled the colourful retro-inspired racing game, Hotshot Racing, from Lucky Mountain Games and Sumo Digital. Hotshot Racing channels classic arcade racers sporting colorful polygonal visuals, boost-fuelled drift gameplay and a silky smooth 60 frames per second in the game’s single-player modes regardless of platform.
Tom Clancy’s The Division 2 is now free to play on UPLAY and Epic Games Store until March 1st
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/tom-clancys-the-division-2-is-now-free-to-play-on-uplay-and-epic-games-store-until-march-1st/
Ubisoft has launched a free trial weekend for Tom Clancy’s The Division 2. PC gamers can go ahead, download the game from Epic Games Store or UPLAY, and start playing. This free to play weekend will last until March 1st.
Psychological supernatural adventure-thriller game, Those Who Remain, releases on the PC on May 15th
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/psychological-supernatural-adventure-thriller-game-those-who-remain-releases-on-the-pc-on-may-15th/
Wired Productions and Camel 101 have announced that Those Who Remain will release on May 15th on the PC via Steam. In order to celebrate this announcement, the publisher has released a new trailer that you can find below.
Here are twelve minutes of brand new gameplay footage from People Can Fly’s Outriders
https://www.dsogaming.com/videotrailer-news/here-are-twelve-minutes-of-brand-new-gameplay-footage-from-people-can-flys-outriders/
GameInformer has released a new video, showing 12 minutes of brand new gameplay footage from People Can Fly’s Outriders. This new gameplay video showcases the Pyromancer class that players will be able to play with.
The Open Beta phase for Comanche begins on February 28th + PC System Requirements
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/the-open-beta-phase-for-comanche-begins-on-february-28th-pc-system-requirements/
THQ Nordic has announced that the open beta phase for Comanche will begin on February 28th. Naturally, this beta will be open to all PC gamers, meaning that everyone will be able to participate. The beta will end on March 2nd at 10 AM PST / 7 PM CET.
Borderlands 3 is coming to Steam on March 13th, will be still using the Denuvo anti-tamper tech
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/borderlands-3-is-coming-to-steam-on-march-13th-will-be-still-using-the-denuvo-anti-tamper-tech/
2K Games and Gearbox have announced that Borderlands 3 will be coming to Steam on March 13th. Moreover, the game will be still using the Denuvo anti-tamper tech. So yeah, those boycotting the Denuvo games will most likely pass on it.
Official CG cinematic trailer and first gameplay footage for Baldur’s Gate 3
https://www.dsogaming.com/videotrailer-news/official-cg-cinematic-trailer-and-first-gameplay-footage-for-baldurs-gate-3/
Larian Studios has released an official CG cinematic trailer for Baldur’s Gate 3. Moreover, the team held an event in which it presented the game’s first gameplay footage.
>> And the first in-game screenshots leaked a bit earlier.
Wreckfest February 2020 Update released, adds two new tracks, brings gameplay improvements and tweaks
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/wreckfest-february-2020-update-released-adds-two-new-tracks-brings-gameplay-improvements-and-tweaks/
Bugbear Entertainment has released a brand new update for its demolition derby themed racing game, Wreckfest. According to the developers, the February update adds two new tracks, and brings a number of gameplay improvements and tweaks.
Here are twelve minutes of brand new gameplay footage from Zelda: BOTW-inspired JRPG, Genshin Impact
https://www.dsogaming.com/videotrailer-news/here-are-twelve-minutes-of-brand-new-gameplay-footage-from-zelda-botw-inspired-jrpg-genshin-impact/
At PAX East 2020, miHoYo presented a new demo for its Zelda: BOTW-inspired JRPG, Genshin Impact. Thus, IGN has shared a video, showing twelve minutes of brand new gameplay footage from it.
Frictional Games released a new teaser trailer for its upcoming unannounced game
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/frictional-games-released-a-new-teaser-trailer-for-its-upcoming-unannounced-game/
Frictional Games has just released a new teaser trailer for its upcoming unannounced game. In this teaser trailer, titled “I am Tasi”, we hear a woman… or perhaps a robot with a female voice. I mean, after SOMA, we can expect this kind of experiences from Frictional Games.
Baldur’s Gate 3 is a next-gen experience only for PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One cannot run it
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/baldurs-gate-3-is-a-next-gen-experience-only-for-pc-playstation-4-and-xbox-one-cannot-run-it/
Yesterday, Larian Studios officially revealed the first screenshots and gameplay footage for Baldur’s Gate 3. The game is currently targeting only the PC platform, mainly because it cannot run on current-gen consoles.
>> So it will launch on the PS5 & Xbox SeX.
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