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The Thursday news:

 

SALES & "SALES"/DEALS

Peggle, PopCap's rage-inducing digital pachinko game, is free on Origin
https://www.pcgamer.com/peggle-popcaps-rage-inducing-digital-pachinko-game-is-free-on-origin/
If you're looking for (another) reason to get mad and scream at your computer about the inherent unfairness of the universe, PopCap's infuriating, pachinko-inspired Peggle is now free on Origin.

 

There are two new sales at Fanatical:

• The first one is a Pick & Mix sale. Pick either 1, 5 or 10 games out of a selection of 15 games at special prices: https://www.fanatical.com/en/pick-and-mix/curve-pick-mix-bundle
• 2K is also having a sale, with up to 80% off on certain games: https://www.fanatical.com/en/publishers/2k-games

 

SOFTWARE

GOG is getting user profiles 'very soon'
https://www.pcgamer.com/gog-is-getting-user-profiles-very-soon/
GOG has revealed that user profiles are on the way to its digital storefront, and to prepare for it three new privacy options have been added to the existing GOG account settings. The new options, available from the Privacy tab, enable visibility settings for games, friends, and your profile summary, each of which can be set to "everyone," "friends only," or "me only."

 

MODS/EMULATORS

Skyrim VR Visual Noise Reduction is a must-have mod that increases immersion and fixes graphical issues
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/skyrim-vr-visual-noise-reduction-is-a-must-have-mod-that-increases-immersion-and-fixes-graphical-issues/
Modder ‘Seldwin’ has shared a must-have mod for Skyrim VR. This mod, called Skyrim VR Visual Noise Reduction, increases immersion by eliminating many sources of Zfighting, terrain flickering, mountain flickering, water flickering, and a strange triangle creep phenomena.

>>The mod is available from Nexus Mods.

 

GAMING NEWS

The Station – sci-fi game from Destiny & Bioshock Infinite devs – comes to VR, gets Free Explore mode
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/the-station-sci-fi-game-from-destiny-bioshock-infinite-devs-comes-to-vr-gets-free-explore-mode/
The Station team has announced that its first-person sci-fi title, The Station, will come to VR in Q3 2018 and will support both the HTC Vive and the Oculus Rift. In addition, the team released a new patch that adds a “Free Explore” mode to the game.

 

8-bit fast-paced action platformer, Ninja Striker!, is now available on the PC
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/8-bit-action-platformer-ninja-striker-is-now-available-on-the-pc/
Flyhigh Works has announced that Q-Cumber Factory’s Ninja Striker! is now available for PC gamers on Steam, priced at $3.99USD / €3.99 / £3.59. Ninja Striker! is described as a colourful action game with retro-styled visuals and ‘one more go’ gameplay.

 

First Ni No Kuni 2: Revenant Kingdom patch improves mouse camera movement, fixes framerate drops
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/first-ni-no-kuni-2-revenant-kingdom-patch-improves-mouse-camera-movement-fixes-framerate-drops/
Bandai Namco and Level-5 have released the first patch for Ni No Kuni 2: Revenant Kingdom. According to the release notes, this first patch improves mouse camera movement and fixes framerate drops when using two monitors.

 

Assassin’s Creed Origins’ PC exclusive Animus Control Panel releases tomorrow
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/assassins-creed-origins-pc-exclusive-animus-control-panel-releases-tomorrow/
Ubisoft has announced that the Animus Control Panel will be released exclusively on the PC tomorrow. In order to celebrate this announcement, the French company released a new trailer for it that you can watch it below.

 

Here are twelve minutes of gameplay footage from The Crew 2
https://www.dsogaming.com/videotrailer-news/here-are-twelve-minutes-of-gameplay-footage-from-the-crew-2/
IGN has shared a video, showing twelve minutes of gameplay footage from The Crew 2’s Motornation as it drives, flies and sails around Miami, New York and Los Angeles. The Crew 2 will let players experience the thrill of American motorsports inside a fully redesigned USA. The game’s playground pushes physical boundaries to let driving and open world fans test their skills, solo or with friends, in nonstop competition and exploration.

 

For Honor is getting a free Training mode today
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/for-honor-is-getting-a-free-training-mode-today/
Ubisoft has announced that For Honor will be introducing an all-new training mode as part of a free update available on April 19th. The new training features will offer additional ways for new and veteran players alike to hone their skills and rise up the ranks from Apprentice to Master.

 

First patch for Radical Heights features major performance improvements, adds new weapon
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/first-patch-for-radical-heights-features-major-performance-improvements-adds-new-weapon/
Boss Key Productions has released the first patch for its free to play battle-royale game, Radical Heights. According to the release notes, this first update adds a new weapon, overhauls the BMX Bikes, adds a quick melee option and sports major performance improvements. As such, players should see a good increase in FPS across a wide variety of PC configurations.

 

Without Escape is a new point-and-click horror game that is inspired by Myst and Night Trap
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/without-escape-is-a-new-point-and-click-horror-game-that-is-inspired-by-myst-and-night-trap/
Novy Unlimited has informed us about a new point-and-click horror game that is inspired by classic adventure games such as Myst, Night Trap, and The Adventures of Willy Beamish. This new adventure game is called Without Escape and is currently scehduled for an April 24th release. Bumpy Trail Games, the development team behind it, has also released the game’s launch trailer that you can find below.

 

First Atelier Lydie & Suelle: The Alchemists and the Mysterious Paintings patch is now available
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/first-atelier-lydie-suelle-the-alchemists-and-the-mysterious-paintings-patch-is-now-available/
KOEI Tecmo has released the first update for Atelier Lydie & Suelle: The Alchemists and the Mysterious Paintings. According to the release notes, this patch raises the maximum character battle levels and the maximum levels for Palmyra and Termina.

 

New screenshot and teaser trailer revealed for Serious Sam 4: Planet Badass
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/new-screenshot-and-teaser-trailer-revealed-for-serious-sam-4-planet-badass/
Croteam has just released a new screenshot and a teaser trailer for Serious Sam 4. This fourth part in the Serious Sam series will be called Serious Sam 4: Planet Badass and will be fully unveiled at E3 2018.

>>First thing to look forward at this year's E3.