Carzy Zarx’s PC Gaming Emporium - Catch Up on All the Latest PC Gaming Related News

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We've reached Friday! Here come the last news of the week:

 

SALES & "SALES"/DEALS

Like every Friday, not here...

 

SOFTWARE

Caffeine is a new 'social broadcasting' platform taking on Twitch with simpler, safer streaming
https://www.pcgamer.com/caffeine-is-a-new-social-broadcasting-platform-hoping-to-take-on-twitch-with-simpler-safer-streaming/
A pair of former Apple execs are looking to muscle in on Twitch's territory with a new "social broadcasting" platform called Caffeine that they say will dramatically simplify the process of online streaming.

 

Gabe Newell responds to Microsoft’s rumoured plans to acquire Valve
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/gabe-newell-responds-to-microsofts-rumoured-plans-to-acquire-valve/
Earlier this week, it was rumoured that Microsoft is interested in acquiring Electronic Arts or Valve. And while such a scenario seems unlikely, Gabe Newell responded to a fan who emailed him, asking whether the company was being bought by Microsoft. And… well… his answer will not shock you.

 

MODS/EMULATORS

New teaser trailer released for Skyblivion
https://www.dsogaming.com/videotrailer-news/new-teaser-trailer-released-for-skyblivion/
The team behind the Skyblivion mod for Skyrim has released a brand new teaser trailer for it. This new trailer showcases some new colorful weathers, new trees and flora, new clothing, new custom designed weapons, NPC schedules, remade textures and models, custom made creatures using custom behaviors and animations.

 

Kingdom Come: Deliverance will get a Game of Thrones total conversion mod
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/kingdom-come-deliverance-will-get-a-game-of-thrones-total-conversion-mod/
The Seven Kingdoms development team has announced that it will move its Game of Thrones total conversion mod, Seven Kingdoms (Game of Thrones), from Total War: ATTILA to Kingdom Come: Deliverance. Seven Kingdoms will be a total conversion mod based on and inspired by A Song of Ice and Fire / Game of Thrones.

 

Doom II: Annie mod will feature 16 new levels, new monsters, graphics, textures, fog effects & 3D floors
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/doom-ii-annie-mod-will-feature-16-new-levels-new-monsters-graphics-textures-fog-effects-3d-floors/
Modder ‘SJ85’ has announced that he has resumed the development of his Doom 2 project Annie. Doom II: Annie is a new mod that will feature 16 detailed new levels, divided into 4 distinct episodes. This mod will come with new monsters, textures, graphics, sounds and music.

>>I didn't knew that they were a thing, but turns out that this mod has a demo, and you can download it from moddb.

 

GAMING NEWS

Final Fantasy XV PC benchmark is now available for download
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/final-fantasy-xv-pc-benchmark-is-now-available-for-download/
The moment a lot of PC gamers have been waiting has finally arrived. At last, PC gamers can get a taste of the definitive edition of Final Fantasy XV as Square Enix has just released its PC benchmark. This benchmark tool will help players optimize their PCs ahead of the game’s launch.

>>Peh has made a thread about it, and here are some 4K screenshots of the benchmark.

 

This glitch in Final Fantasy XV benchmark will allow you to control Noctis and explore the environments
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/this-glitch-in-final-fantasy-xv-benchmark-will-allow-you-to-control-noctis-and-explore-the-environments/
Final Fantasy XV’s benchmark looks absolutely stunning on the PC and even though it gives you an idea of what you can expect from the retail game, we are certain that a lot of gamers would love to actually play it. And… well… thanks to a glitch you can actually control Noctis and explore the environments.

 

Kingdom Come: Deliverance gets a brand new gameplay trailer
https://www.dsogaming.com/videotrailer-news/kingdom-come-deliverance-gets-a-brand-new-gameplay-trailer/
Deep Silver and Warhorse Studios have released a brand new gameplay trailer for Kingdom Come: Deliverance. In Kingdom Come: Deliverance, players take the role of Henry, a simple blacksmith’s son who must become a soldier, avenge the death of his parents and build a new life in a ravaged world.

 

New Injustice 2 patch adds HDR support, smooths Online matches, fixes stutters
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/new-injustice-2-patch-adds-hdr-support-smooths-online-matches-fixes-stutters/
Warner Bros and QLOC have released a new PC patch for Injustice 2. According to the release notes, this patch adds HDR support and adjusts the HDR brightness and colors.

 

Sherlock Holmes: The Devil’s Daughter is now available on GOG without the Denuvo anti-tamper tech
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/sherlock-holmes-the-devils-daughter-is-now-available-on-gog-without-the-denuvo-anti-tamper-tech/
Frogwares has just released Sherlock Holmes: The Devil’s Daughter on GOG. Sherlock Holmes: The Devil’s Daughter is one of the games using the Denuvo anti-tamper tech on Steam and its GOG version is DRM-free, meaning that it’s no longer plagued by it.

 

Space Hulk: Tactics is a new Warhammer 40K turn-based tactical game, releasing later this year
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/space-hulk-tactics-is-a-new-warhammer-40k-turn-based-tactical-game-releasing-later-this-year/
Focus Home Interactive and Cyanide have announced a new turn-based tactical game that is based on the Warhammer 40K universe, Space Hulk: Tactics. In order to celebrate this announcement, the publisher revealed the game’s first screenshots that you can view below.

 

Far Cry 5 gets a story trailer
https://www.dsogaming.com/videotrailer-news/far-cry-5-gets-a-story-trailer/
Ubisoft has released a new story trailer for Far Cry 5. Set in America for the first time, in Montana, players will have total freedom to navigate this serene-looking yet deeply twisted world solo or entirely in two-player co-op as they fight for survival and freedom.

 

New Black Clover: Quartet Knights trailer focuses on the Zone Control game mode
https://www.dsogaming.com/videotrailer-news/new-black-clover-quartet-knights-trailer-focuses-on-the-zone-control-game-mode/
Bandai Namco has released a new trailer for Black Clover: Quartet Knights, focusing on its Zone Control mode. In Black Clover: Quartet Knights Zone Control game mode, teams of 4 players will need to capture zones from enemy teams and hold it until they win the round.