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Thursday news:

 

SALES & "SALES"/DEALS

Steam's daily deal is Battlestar Galactica Deadlock, 50% off: https://store.steampowered.com/app/544610/Battlestar_Galactica_Deadlock/

And the game Fortified, that was free not so long ago on the Humble Store, is now free on Steam, but only for a short time: https://store.steampowered.com/app/334210/Fortified/

 

At Fanatical, there are three deals:

• The Star Deal is THQ Nordic Legends Pack, featuring Darksiders: Warmastered Edition, Red Faction Guerrilla and Titan Quest Anniversary Edition, 80% off: https://www.fanatical.com/en/bundle/thq-nordic-legends-pack
• There's a new THQ Nordic sale, featuring deals up to 80% off: https://www.fanatical.com/en/publishers/thq-nordic
• Lastly, there's a Bayonetta and Vanquish sale, with both titles being 60% off and the bundle with both of them being 65% off: https://www.fanatical.com/en/collections/bayonetta-and-vanquish

 

SOFTWARE

Valve opens up its Steam gates to all developers, will only ban “illegal” or “trolling” games
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/valve-opens-up-its-steam-gates-to-all-developers-will-only-ban-illegal-or-trolling-games/
Valve has just announced that it will open up its Steam store to all developers. The company will no longer police its content, meaning that it will welcome all sorts of games to its library, unless they are illegal or trolling games.

>>shikamaru317 has made a thread about it.

 

Itch.io creator says Steam's new hands-off curation policy is 'ridiculous'
https://www.pcgamer.com/itchio-creator-says-steams-new-hands-off-curation-policy-is-ridiculous/
In a statement released earlier today, Valve announced that, beginning soon, it will allow "everything" to be published on Steam as long as it it isn't illegal or "straight-up trolling." Valve's Erik Johnson said this is simply because "Valve shouldn't be the ones deciding this." This decision has proven contentious, and Itch.io creator Leaf Corcoran is clearly among those against it.
In a recent tweet, Corcoran called Valve's decision "ridiculous" and affirmed that Itch.io remains against content that is "malicious, derogatory, discriminatory, bullying, harassing, [or] demeaning." This lines up with Itch's terms of service which, in addition to everything Corcoran listed, also disallow content and actions that are unlawful, misleading, incendiary, obscene or inflammatory.

 

MODS/EMULATORS

One of the best SNES emulators, Snesx, got updated with emulation accuracy and performance improvements
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/one-of-the-best-snes-emulators-snesx-got-updated-with-emulation-accuracy-and-performance-improvements/
There are currently three major emulators for Nintendo’s classic 16-bit console, the Super Nintendo Entertainment System – also known as SNES – and these are: Snesx, ZSNES and BSNES/Higan. And the team behind Snesx has released a brand new version of it, bringing emulation accuracy and performance improvements.

 

Skyrim mod adds God of War Leviathan Axeg
https://www.pcgamer.com/skyrim-mod-adds-god-of-war-leviathan-axe/
Kratos' Leviathan Axe in God of War is a cracking piece of equipment. Unlike the series' previous trademark hardware, the chain-sword hybrid Blades of Chaos, this weapon feels more solid, more reliable, more precise—and it looks gorgeous to boot. Renowned Skyrim modder Ghosu has now created an equivalent in Skyrim and its Special Edition variant.
Craftable at forges, Ghosu has made four versions of the Leviathan Axe from scratch—two of which inflict frost damage.

 

GAMING NEWS

The Crew 2 – Post-release content detailed, major free updates every three months
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/the-crew-2-post-release-content-detailed-major-free-updates-every-three-months/
Ubisoft today revealed the post-launch plan for its upcoming open-world racing game The Crew 2. The game releases on June 29th and the development team will introduce significant new content through regular updates. Major free updates will occur every three months to expand the game’s experience, enrich its world and bring new disciplines, modes and features.

 

Chrono Trigger – Patch #3 is now available, featuring UI and battle improvements
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/chrono-trigger-patch-3-is-now-available-featuring-ui-and-battle-improvements/
Square Enix has released the third update for the PC version of Chrono Trigger. According to the release notes, this patch further updates the UI for those using a controller or keyboard in a number of areas, packs various improvements for battles, and improves gameplay speed in areas where it previously slowed down.

 

Monster Sanctuary is a pixel art monster collecting game, demo available for download
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/monster-sanctuary-is-a-pixel-art-monster-collecting-game-demo-available-for-download/
Denis Sinner has been working on an indie game for two and a half years. This game is called Monster Sanctuary and is described as a pixel art monster collecting game that features sideview visuals, metroidvania like exploration and challenging turn based combat.

>>The demo is available from Steam.

 

Assetto Corsa Competizione will be playable for the first time at E3 2018
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/assetto-corsa-competizione-will-be-playable-for-the-first-time-at-e3-2018/
Kunos Simulazioni and 505 Games have announced that Assetto Corsa Competizione, the new official licensed Blancpain GT Series videogame, will be showcased for the first time in public during E3 2018 in Los Angeles at Thrustmaster’s booth.

 

Anti-gravity futuristic racing game, Antigraviator, is now available on the PC
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/anti-gravity-futuristic-racing-game-antigraviator-is-now-available-on-the-pc/
Iceberg Interactive and Cybernetic Walrus announced that their multi-award winning anti-gravity racing game Antigraviator is available on PC today through Steam and other digital retailers, at an SRP of $24.99.

 

Story-driven adventure game, 11-11: Memories Retold, releases on November 9th
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/story-driven-adventure-game-11-11-memories-retold-releases-on-november-9th/
Bandai Namco has revealed more details on 11-11: Memories Retold, as well as its release date. The story-driven adventure set in World War I will be released November 9th and its the main protagonists are Kurt, Harry and their animal companions.

 

Agony Unrated will release as a separate product on Steam, will feature all censored content and more
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/agony-unrated-will-release-as-a-separate-product-on-steam-will-feature-all-censored-content/
Madmind Studio has announced that an adult, unrated version of Agony will release on Steam. Agony Unrated will be a separate title produced and published by Madmind Studio and without the involvement of any publishers, and will feature additional content and changes suggested by its community.

 

Report: Crackdown 3 may get delayed until 2019
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/report-crackdown-3-may-get-delayed-until-2019/
Things are not looking good for Microsoft’s next exclusive title, Crackdown 3. Last month, there were rumours suggesting that the game has been delayed to 2019 and today, Kotaku has reported that – according to its sources – the game will be indeed delayed until 2019.

>>There's a thread about this rumor, made by UltimateGamer1982.

 

E3 2018 gameplay trailer released for post-apocalyptic Battle Royale FPS, Fear of the Wolves
https://www.dsogaming.com/videotrailer-news/e3-2018-gameplay-trailer-released-for-post-apocalyptic-battle-royale-fps-fear-of-the-wolves/
Focus Home Interactive has released the E3 2018 gameplay trailer for its upcoming competitive Battle Royale FPS that is being created by the S.T.A.L.K.E.R veterans, Vostok Games, Fear of the Wolves. This trailer gives us the first glimpse at the dark setting, player vs environment elements, and endgame extraction of this new Battle Royale FPS.

 

Battlefield V’s minimum PC requirements were incorrect, were published as placeholders
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/battlefield-vs-minimum-pc-requirements-were-incorrect-were-published-as-placeholders/
Last month, we informed you about the minimum PC requirements for Battlefield V. However, EA’s community manager Van Vitre said that those PC specs were incorrect and were published as placeholders.

 

Quake Champions June update is now available, adds AI bots and new Gore System
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/quake-champions-june-update-is-now-available-adds-ai-bots-and-new-gore-system/
Bethesda and id Software have announced the release of a brand new update for Quake Champions. This new patch adds AI bots, a new Gore System, Free Champion Rotation, comes with tons of Champion & weapon balance changes, and even more performance polish.