The thing is: I doubt he even tried EGS games on his computer and his argument that EGS games "magically do not work, or are busted" is hearsay from EGS haters.

And if someone doesn't want to use additional PC launchers, that is totally fine. But "justifying" that decision to avoid a platform (with hundreds of games) with a handful of broken games (on some exotic hardware setups) is stupid.

With that logic, we should avoid every platform since we can find some problematic games for EVERY platform (PC launchers, handhelds, consoles, mobile devices).

Captain_Yuri said: Fishy AMD Sienna CiChlid reference gets added to Linux driver patches, likely to be 'Big Navi' Navi 21 https://www.notebookcheck.net/Fishy-AMD-Sienna-CiChlid-reference-gets-added-to-Linux-driver-patches-likely-to-be-Big-Navi-Navi-21.467635.0.html

All those doubled parts makes me think of AMD's past dual GPU cards.

Have they found a way to make it work now? Like 2 GPUs connected in a similar as their CPU parts are with Infinity Fabric, making it look like one big GPU to the system?

I doubt it, but sometimes AMD does crazy things.

We should also especially avoid Steam since they have been known to release games without even an executable file i.e. publishing games that work for literally no one. Not to mention all the other trash that can't even be called "games".

Yeah, I'm not really expecting everyone else to like it or comprehend it or anything.  I just find it silly that so many people jump in crying scam, or actually getting angry because they offer optional high dollar pledges (like just about any kickstarter). I would never spend thousands on virtual ships and such, for the record, but the fact that the option exists isn't really something to react negatively about.

Some Navi things:

AMD Big Navi to arrive before next-generation consoles.
“There’s a lot of excitement for Navi 2, or what our fans have dubbed as the Big Navi“
“Big Navi is a halo product”
“Enthusiasts love to buy the best, and we are certainly working on giving them the best”.
“RDNA 2 architecture goes through the entire stack“
"it will go from mainstream GPUs all the way up to the enthusiasts and then the architecture also goes into the game console products... as well as our integrated APU products.
"This allows us to leverage the larger ecosystem, accelerate the development of exciting features like ray tracing and more."
via AMD's CFO, David Kumar

https://videocardz.com/newz/amd-big-navi-to-arrive-before-next-generation-consoles

Let the big Navi hype train start. Fully expecting it to come up short against nVidia's 3000 series.

All comes down to price.

That's because I've been noting on all the responses from people around Reddit, Twitter and forums, even on the likes of Steam (because you know very well EGS doesn't have a built in forum). people complaining about their games not starting right, games not supporting one gamepad or the other etc. Just because they work for you, doesn't mean they work for everyone else, and tossing out the "works for me" line doesn't solve the issues others have, so either 1 on 1 talk to them and resolve their issues, or accept that they have them and notice the problem.

You of all people know why I detest that company and CEO, and you know we've got a moderator in here anyway, so let's lay off the labels. NO feelings should ever be hurt for me calling out a shady CEO or a company (only reason why you've called my a hater is because you believe in something with that company, otherwise you wouldn't feel the need to make your post sounding that way in the first place).

Hey, I have numerous reasons why I don't want to use EGS, let alone Uplay. I'm perfectly fine with GoG, Steam and Battlenet, while Origin has some games that just flat out do not work "perfectly" on Windows 10 "for me".

By your logic I should follow everything you say to a T and not think or make decisions for myself, because you're apparently the most wisest person known to man (apparently). 

People seem to easily avoid Bethnet. Wonder how many hundreds of million users they totally must have by now.

The Thursday news:

SALES & DEALS

Steam has two new daily deals:

• The Coma 2: Vicious Sisters is 40% off: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1045720/The_Coma_2_Vicious_Sisters/
• And The Dark Pictures Anthology: Man of Medan is 50% off: https://store.steampowered.com/app/939850/The_Dark_Pictures_Anthology_Man_of_Medan/

Fanatical's new Star Deal is 112 Operator, 33% off during the next 48 hours: https://www.fanatical.com/en/game/112-operator
And don't forget about Bundle Fest, that's still going on.

SOFTWARE & DRIVERS

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MODS/EMULATORS

New Spawn Content Mod Pack for Devil May Cry 5 is now available for download
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/new-spawn-content-mod-pack-for-devil-may-cry-5-is-now-available-for-download/
Spawn fans, here is something truly amazing for you today. Evilmaginakuma has released a new content pack for Devil May Cry 5 that brings to it characters and weapons from the Spawn universe. And, since we don’t know when and if we’ll get a new Spawn game, we strongly suggest downloading it. That is of course if you are die-hard Spawn fans.
Going into more details, this pack replaces Dante with Spawn, and the final form of Urizen with Malebolgia. It also adds some weapons that Spawn can use. For instance, you can use a custom sword and an axe. Unfortunately, though, there is no way to use your cape in order to create new weapons or shields.
>> You can find it at Nexus Mods.

The Windows Store is so awful Phantasy Star Online 2 fans made a custom launcher to circumvent it
https://www.pcgamer.com/the-windows-store-is-so-awful-phantasy-star-online-2-fans-made-a-custom-launcher-to-circumvent-it/
Phantasy Star Online 2's launch in North America was a disaster thanks to the Windows Store. Though some players were able to get in and play just fine, many had frustrating issues like the game redownloading itself constantly, not working for mysterious reasons, or saddling them with unbearable lag when hanging out with other players in PSO2's hub areas. Though Microsoft and Sega still haven't worked out all the fixes, players aren't waiting. They've already updated a custom launcher to circumvent the Windows Store entirely, fixing almost all of PSO2's major problems. The program is called PSO2 Tweaker and, if you're already playing or interested in getting started, it's a must-have program. With the latest update, PSO2 Tweaker can now install PSO2 and keep it up to date without even needing to open the Windows Store. It also has a bunch of useful options that make it a much better alternative to the original launcher, like more granular graphics settings.
>> It's available from here, and you'll find a step by step guide at Reddit.

GAMING NEWS

Battlefield 5 Summer Update releases on June 4th, brings new maps, weapons, gadgets & more
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/battlefield-5-summer-update-releases-on-june-4th-brings-new-maps-weapons-gadgets-more/
DICE has announced that the Summer Update for Battlefield 5 will release tomorrow, June 4th. Moreover, the team has detailed all the additions, fixes and improvements that will be coming with this major update.

Slightly Mad Studios officially announces Project CARS 3, releases first in-engine trailer
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/slightly-mad-studios-officially-announces-project-cars-3-releases-first-in-engine-trailer/
Slightly Mad Studios has just announced the next part in its Project CARS series, Project CARS 3. In order to celebrate this announcement, the team has also released the first in-engine trailer that you can find below.

Elite Dangerous: Odyssey expansion is coming to the PC in early 2021
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/elite-dangerous-odyssey-expansion-is-coming-to-the-pc-in-early-2021/
Frontier Developments has revealed the next major Elite expansion with Elite Dangerous: Odyssey coming early 2021. In order to celebrate this announcement, the team has also released the game’s announcement trailer.

This may be your first look at Call of Duty 2020, early gameplay footage leaked online
https://www.dsogaming.com/videotrailer-news/this-may-be-your-first-look-at-call-of-duty-2020-early-gameplay-footage-leaked-online/
A new gameplay video from what appears to be a really early version of Call of Duty 2020 has surfaced online. This leaked video shows almost two minutes of gameplay footage from an early map. And, while it doesn’t show much, I’m certain that all COD fans will find it interesting.

Microsoft store leaks Kingdoms of Amalur Remaster, Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/microsoft-store-leaks-kingdoms-of-amalur-remaster-kingdoms-of-amalur-re-reckoning/
Microsoft Store has just leaked a remaster of the 2012 action RPG game, Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning. Titled Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning, this remaster will release – according to the MS Store listing – on August 11th, 2020.
>> shikamaru has a thread about this leak.

Tactical-RPG Necromunda: Underhive Wars releases in Summer 2020, gets a new story trailer
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/tactical-rpg-necromunda-underhive-wars-releases-in-summer-2020-gets-a-new-story-trailer/
After almost two years, Focus Home Interactive revealed a new story trailer for its upcoming tactical RPG, Necromunda: Underhive Wars. According to the press release, Necromunda: Underhive Wars is the first video game adaptation of the legendary tabletop game.

SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom – Rehydrated gets a Multiplayer Trailer
https://www.dsogaming.com/videotrailer-news/spongebob-squarepants-battle-for-bikini-bottom-rehydrated-gets-a-multiplayer-trailer/
THQ Nordic has released a multiplayer trailer for SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom – Rehydrated, highlighting its horde mode. The horde mode will support up to two players, and will be available in both online and split-screen.

Here are six minutes of gameplay footage from A Total War Saga: TROY
https://www.dsogaming.com/videotrailer-news/here-are-six-minutes-of-gameplay-footage-from-a-total-war-saga-troy/
SEGA has released the first gameplay trailer/video for A Total War Saga: TROY. In this video, we join Achilles and Hector as they fight to decide the fate of Troy. This video also gives us a first look at how battles will play out in this new Total War game.