Wow, your ass has to be really big and flexible to fit a 32" screen up there .

Personally, I don't like big screens. Last year when I replaced my monitor (my 23" one started to make electric noises), I went with a 25" one with a 1440p panel. And I'm very happy with it.

The best part is that, contrary to what I expected, I got used to it very fast. It gives me hope that some day in the future I'll be able to get a 27" one with a 4K panel and be comfortabel with it.

I like big screens to an extent. Like I obviously don't want a 65 inch right at my face since that would be too big for me but I do like my 34 inch ultrawide. Comes really handy now that I am working from home and gaming on it makes it all the better. 4k on a 15 inch though...

Well they've been getting that support for years now and making progress along the way, while ppl have been enjoying what they've worked on so far.

Doesn't have to be the best game in the entire world. It's not a game built for 7= Billion people. It's a game that those who funded it wanted something other devs/games have neglected for years, or not striven toward. 

That said, I still expect the usual "scam citizen" comments around the net (especially here) and disapproval of what the game is doing, even when it nears eventual completion. 

You have to admit that they're taking their time with the game.

Elite: Dangerous was announced in 2011 and launched in 2014. Sure, it wasn't as ambitious as Star Citizen, but it's also an space themed MMO with spaceships where you can go wherever you want. And they did that with a lot less money than Cloud Imperium.

They are pushing the technical envelope with StarCitizen though.

Chris Roberts has a history of feature creep in his games as well.

Samsung's new 49 Inch Super Ultrawide gaming monitor with HDR, 240hz and Freesync/G-Sync compatible monitor is up for pre-order for $1600

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/samsung-odyssey-lc49g95tssuxen-49-5120x1440-va-240hz-1ms-freesync-g-sync-compatible-curved-gaming-m-mo-247-sa.html

I hope the blue circle is no LED fan.

Very impressive, although it doesn't mention how many dimming zones it has, so the real HDR capabilities remain to be seen.

Still, I'd love to try one of those. If only I had a desk (and wallet) big enough for such monster...

I have wanted to go super wide... But I think it would hold the same issues as Eyefinity setups, that you get the fish-eye issue in games and many games just won't support aspects outside of 16:9 natively without some modifying of config files, big issue for older titles that I enjoy.

Plus allot of media is natively 16:9.

I think my next display will either be a high refresh rate 16:9 32" 1440P panel or a 43" 4k panel.

So it's Monday again. Guess I'll have to make the news:

SALES/PLAYER COUNT & DEALS

Valorant was played by nearly 3 million players a day during closed beta
https://www.pcgamer.com/valorant-was-played-by-nearly-3-million-players-a-day-during-closed-beta/
Valorant's beta might have been a closed one, but Riot was dropping keys like they were going out of style. Not surprisingly, a lot of people took advantage of the chance to get an early look at the shooter, and apparently they kept coming back. Riot claims that on average nearly three million people played the beta daily.
The beta was also responsible for other big numbers. Viewers on Twitch racked up a ridiculous 470 million hours watching other people play, 34 million of those hours just from one single day. At its peak, 1.7 million people were watching Valorant streams together.

Escape From Tarkov breaks 200k concurrent players and bans 3k cheaters amid reset
https://www.pcgamer.com/escape-from-tarkov-breaks-200k-concurrent-players-and-bans-3k-cheaters-amid-reset/
Hardcore survival FPS Escape From Tarkov has had a pretty big week, first resetting the game's progression entirely and banning 3,000 cheaters, then breaking its concurrent player record with over 200,000 people online. Battlestate Games COO Nikita Buyanov made a cheeky Reddit post announcing the record-breaking count, asking players "How's it goin?" about the latest patch, following up with "thank you for your dedication and interest. We broke 200k online and made a record!"
Earlier this week Escape From Tarkov's closed beta underwent a total game reset, wiping the progression of its thousands of players. That wipe coincided with the release of a new patch and the start of a new season of gameplay, pushing players back through the game's quests and progression from the start. As this season kicked off, a lot of people apparently felt the need to cheat their way to the top. Battlestate games did not like this, subsequently banning 3,000 cheating accounts.

While GOG is celebrating its Summer Sale, that hasn't stopped them from adding new games to the store. The last one is SNK's THE LAST BLADE 2, that will sport a 20% discount until June 8: https://www.gog.com/game/the_last_blade_2

Steam starts the week with two new daily deals:

• Just Shapes & Beats is 35% off: https://store.steampowered.com/app/531510/Just_Shapes__Beats/
• And Trover Saves the Universe features a 40% discount: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1051200/Trover_Saves_the_Universe/

Fanatical starts the week launching its BundleFest, with 6 bundles already available and more to come!

SOFTWARE & DRIVERS

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MODS/EMULATORS

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate & Pokémon Sword/Shield are playable on the Nintendo Switch emulator yuzu
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/super-smash-bros-ultimate-pokemon-sword-shield-are-playable-on-the-nintendo-switch-emulator-yuzu/
The development team behind the Nintendo Switch emulator, yuzu, announced that both Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and Pokémon Sword/Shield are playable in the latest version of yuzu. While these games could run with some workarounds in previous versions, they can now run properly, and without the need to use hacks.
Going into more details, the latest version of yuzu can fully run Pokémon Sword/Shield. As the team noted, the game is fully playable on yuzu. Furthermore, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is also playable. As such, players can now enjoy local multiplayer battles with their friends.
>> And the latest version also packs lots of improvements in other games.

Sonic 3D in 2D is a free re-imagining of SEGA Genesis’ Sonic 3D Blast that you must download
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/sonic-3d-in-2d-free-reimagining-sega-genesis-sonic-3d-blast-must-download/
Now here is something really cool for all of our Sonic fans. Sotaknuck has released a free fan 2D Sonic game on the PC, that you can download right now. Sonic 3D in 2D is basically a re-imagining of – if I remember correctly – the last official SEGA Mega Drive/Genesis 16bit Sonic game, Sonic 3D Blast.
In case you weren’t aware of, Sonic 3D Blast had an isometric camera viewpoint and 2.5D sprites. It was an attempt to create a more graphically advanced Sonic game on the SEGA Genesis. However, the game also suffered from weird controls.
Sonic 3D in 2D reimagines Sonic3D Blast plot and levels with the style and structure of the classic Sonic games. Players can explore Flicky Island in a 2D side scrolling platformer that takes elements from the other Mega Drive/Genesis games to re-forge an adventure anew.
The game features 15 Acts to explore in 8 Zones, as well as 15 Boss Battles. It also comes with all classic shields, including the Golden Shield. Moreover, there are 3 playable characters at start (Sonic, Tails, Knuckles).
>> Available from here.

Reshade Ray Tracing can transform Star Citizen into… Doom 3
https://www.dsogaming.com/videotrailer-news/reshade-ray-tracing-can-transform-star-citizen-into-doom-3/
YouTube’s ‘SliM420’ has shared a video, showing Star Citizen with Pascal “Marty McFly” Gilcher’s Reshade Ray Tracing Mod. SliM420 used this Reshade Mod in order to enhance the game’s Global Illumination effects, and has managed to turn Star Citizen into Doom 3.
The following video shows Star Citizen with and without the Reshade Ray Tracing effects. At first glance, the game simply seems darker with the Reshade Mod. However, there are also some lighting differences between them. Not only that, but color bleeding is more pronounced in the Reshade mod.

This new non-VR mod turns Half-Life Alyx into a traditional/classic first-person shooter
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/this-new-non-vr-mod-turns-half-life-alyx-into-a-traditional-classic-first-person-shooter/
Back in April, we shared a mod for Half-Life that aimed to make the game playable wihtout a VR headset. That mod attempted to emulate all the features that Valve implemented in this VR game. As a result of that, the non-VR version felt a bit weird. However, we now have a new non-VR mod that actually turns Half-Life: Alyx into a proper and classic first-person shooter.
Contrary to the previous non-VR mod, this new one features all the classic weapons from Half-Life 2. Moreover, it disables some mechanics that were present in the VR version. For instance, you cannot teleport anymore. You also cannot grab ammo via telekinesis.
To be honest, this is the perfect mod via which you can experience Half-Life Alyx without a VR headset. While it disables some gameplay mechanics, it finally allows you to play the game as a traditional non-VR first-person shooter. Movement is also smooth, and the head movement is similar to Half-Life 2. Additionally, players can still interact with the environment, and grab items (the same way they could in Half-Life 2).
>> Here's the download link.

This mod for Control allows you to adjust render options, lighting, tweakables and more
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/this-mod-for-control-allows-you-to-adjust-render-options-lighting-tweakables-and-more/
Modder ‘reg2k’ has released a pretty cool mod for Remedy’s CONTROL. This mod enables a dev menu, allowing players to tweak a number of settings. PC gamers can, for example, adjust render options, lighting, and tweakables.
Alongside the aforementioned settings, gamers can enable Inventory, Content Memory Tracking, Graphics Parameters, Unlock Items and Trials.
The most interesting feature of this mod is, in our opinion, the Ambience System. Gamers can adjust Depth Ramp to their liking. They can also tweak Environmental Diffuse and Specular Intensity. Moreover, there are options for Local and Sky Intensity. Not only that, but you can also find some values to improve the game’s atmosphere.
>> YOu'll find it at Nexus Mods, but remember that you need Control Plugin Loader in order to run the mod.

New content packs brings 39 new stages to Mortal Kombat Project Ultimate Update Version 2019/2020
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/new-content-packs-brings-39-new-stages-to-mortal-kombat-project-ultimate-update-version-2019-2020/
Gui Santos has released two new content packs for Mortal Kombat Project Ultimate Update Version 2019/2020. Mortal Kombat Project Ultimate Update Version 2019/2020 is the best free MUGEN MK game. And while it features a lot of stages, these two packs adds 39 new stages.
Mortal Kombat Project Ultimate Update Version 2019 features over 95 fighters. This MUGEN game came out in 2019 and since then, Gui Santos has been constantly releasing new content packs for it. There are currently seven content packs for it, and you can download its latest two packs from here and here.
In case you don’t have Mortal Kombat Project Ultimate Update Version 2019/2020, you can download it from here. Needless to say that we highly recommend it, especially if you are a Mortal Kombat fan. After all, this is a free Mortal Kombat 2D game, and that says a lot.

New Resident Evil 3 Remake Mod brings back the original and classic Nemesis head
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/new-resident-evil-3-remake-mod-original-classic-nemesis-head/
Back in March, we informed you about a mod that promised to bring the Classic Nemesis to Resident Evil 3 Remake. Unfortunately, that mod was immediately taken down and has not been re-released since then. Thankfully, though, there is now a new mod that brings back our beloved Nemesis.
As you may have guessed, this mod simply replaces the new designed Nemesis head with the classic one. And that’s it. By using this mod, you won’t have to look at those bizarre teeth. Seriously, what was with those teeth of the new Nemesis.
>> If you're interested, head over to Nexus Mods to get it.

Mafia 2 Definitive Edition Mods unlock DLCs and enable car interior view
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/mafia-2-definitive-edition-mods-unlock-dlcs-and-enable-car-interior-view/
Mafia 2 Definitive Edition offers all of the base game’s DLCs for free. However, PC gamers need to create a new 2K account in order to acquire them. In case you don’t want to create one, you can unlock of the game’s DLC by using the following mod.
This DLC unlocker unlocks all suits and all cars from the Mafia 2 DLCs. Furthermore, Mafia 1 DLC, Mafia 3 DLC and Made Man Pack DLC are unlocked immediately. This mod works with the Steam version, and will not force you to create or use a 2K account.
On the other hand, modder ‘alteredbeast’ released a new mod that enables an car interior viewpoint. This mod comes in two versions. The first one replaces the third-person camera with a free view camera, and adds an interior view. The other mod has the default third-person and the new interior camera.
>> Check the article for the links to the mods, both available from Nexus Mods.

Super Mario 64 PC Port gets HD Textures, High Quality Mario Model & Better Draw Distance Mod
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/super-mario-64-pc-port-gets-hd-textures-high-quality-mario-model-better-draw-distance-mod/
Earlier this month, we informed you about an unofficial DirectX 12 PC version of Super Mario 64. And today, we are happy to report that there are already some mods and texture packs that greatly improve the game’s visuals.
The first mod greatly improves the game’s draw distance. This is a must-have mod as it it will minimize the distant objects pop-ins. Since Super Mario 64 does not require a high-end GPU/CPU, we strongly suggest using it.
The second mod we have for you today is a high quality 3D model of Mario. This 3D model is most likely from another Nintendo Wii or Nintendo Switch Mario game. I’m pretty sure that most die-hard Super Mario fans will be able to identify it. Nevertheless, the graphical improvement is huge. As such, we also suggest downloading and using it.
Lastly, there are currently two HD Texture Packs for Super Mario 64 PC. The first one uses AI techniques in order to improve the default textures. The second one has even higher and more realistic textures for Peach’s castle. Do note that this second texture pack does not improve the face textures of all other characters.
>> You can find all these mods from this Discord server.

Modders are working on a Modern Warfare 2 Remastered Multiplayer Remake in Call of Duty: Black Ops 3
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/modders-modern-warfare-2-remastered-multiplayer-remake-in-call-of-duty-black-ops-3/
A lot of gamers were disappointed when Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Remastered shipped without a multiplayer mode. And, in a shocking turn of events, a team of modders is working into bringing this to the Black Ops 3.
While we don’t know much yet, its team will have a public discord and Twitter soon so it can share more details. Furthermore, you can find below the first screenshots from this unofficial remake of the MW2 Remastered MP in Black Ops 3.

Here is what a LEGO Assassin’s Creed game could look like
https://www.dsogaming.com/videotrailer-news/here-is-what-a-lego-assassins-creed-game-could-look-like/
Now here is something truly amazing. Productionetilego has recreated the original trailer of Assassin’s Creed Revelations in LEGO. Thus, this fan trailer will give you an idea of what a LEGO Assassin’s Creed game could have looked like.
>> He's done it with real LEGOs! Certainly impressive.

Modder brings PvP Multiplayer support to the PC version of CODE VEIN
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/modder-brings-pvp-multiplayer-support-to-the-pc-version-of-code-vein/
CODE VEIN fans, here is a must-have mod for you. SkacikPL has informed us about his new mod that brings PvP multiplayer to the PC version of CODE VEIN. As its title suggests, this mod will allow PC gamers to fight other players in multiplayer.
Going into more details, SkacikPL has built this PvP mod nearly entirely from scratch. The mod brings a more standardized PVP experience that can take place at one of 8 predefined arenas under either “Best of Five” or “Infinite length” match duration rule set.
Additionally host player can define their custom rules and health multiplier. The mod also rewards match winner with items, offers basic stat tracking functionality and a text chat feature. Not only that, but the mod also displays guest opponent ping in top left corner.
>> Available from https://www.nexusmods.com/codevein/mods/333" target="_blank">Nexus Mods.

Crysis Enhanced Edition is a new graphics overhaul mod for the original Crysis game
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/crysis-enhanced-edition-is-a-new-graphics-overhaul-mod-for-the-original-crysis-game/
In April 2020, Crytek announced an official Remaster of the first Crysis game. And today, the RemasterStudio Team has announced a new graphics overhaul mod for the original Crysis. Furthermore, the team has also released a trailer for this mod that you can find below.
Crysis Enhanced Edition features high quality textures (and in some cases 8K textures), better water effects and richer particles. The team has also added indirect sky lighting and fog effects in order to improve the game’s visuals. Not only that, but it has reworked the lighting for all interior areas.
As we can see in the following comparison trailer, this graphics overhaul mod brings huge improvements. The new textures look great, and the new lighting system is stunning. Seriously, this appears to be the best way to replay the original Crysis.
The downside here is that the mod is put behind a Patreon wall. Unfortunately, there isn’t any public release yet, and we don’t know when the team will release it to everyone. So yeah, that sucks.
>> It will be free for all, with time. One way or another.

GAMING NEWS

Real-time strategy game, COVID: The Outbreak, releases today on Steam
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/real-time-strategy-game-covid-the-outbreak-releases-today-on-steam/
Jujubee has announced that its new real-time strategy game, COVID: The Outbreak, will release today on Steam. In order to celebrate this announcement, the publisher has also released a trailer that you can find below.
>> Well, it launched Friday.

Gameplay teaser trailer released for Baldur’s Gate 3, more info and gameplay footage coming in June
https://www.dsogaming.com/videotrailer-news/gameplay-teaser-trailer-baldurs-gate-3-more-in-june/
Larian Studios has released a gameplay teaser trailer for Baldur’s Gate 3. This new teaser trailer showcases some of the game’s environment and characters, as well as the combat mechanics. It also features some magic spells, something that may interest some of you.

Dying Light 2 is in the final stretch of development, release date may be announced soon
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/dying-light-2-is-in-the-final-stretch-of-development-release-date-may-be-announced-soon/
Dying Light 2’s lead game designer, Tymon Smektala, has revealed that the game is in its final stretch of development. Moreover, Smektala hinted at an incoming announcement regarding the game’s new release date.

First official gameplay trailer for NASCAR Heat 5 released
https://www.dsogaming.com/videotrailer-news/first-official-gameplay-trailer-nascar-heat-5-released/
Motorsport Games has released the first official gameplay trailer for NASCAR Heat 5. Now while this trailer features more gameplay segments than the one for Assassin’s Creed: Valhalla, it is also a bit misleading.

Command & Conquer Remastered Collection will feature cut content
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/command-conquer-remastered-collection-will-feature-cut-content/
In a Reddit AMA, Petroglyph revealed that Command & Conquer Remastered Collection will feature content that was cut from the original games. According to the developers, this collection will come with over four hours of never-before-seen footage in the Bonus Gallery, along with unreleased music tracks.

Electronic Arts may reveal Star Wars Project Maverick on June 2nd
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/electronic-arts-may-reveal-star-wars-project-maverick-on-june-2nd/
Rumor alert everyone, it appears that EA will reveal the new Star Wars game, Star Wars Project Maverick, on June 2nd. Star Wars Project Maverick will be a smaller scaled Star Wars game that will feature a multiplayer mode.