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Friday news!

 

SALES & "SALES"/DEALS

The Division is only $10 on the Ubisoft Store right now
https://www.pcgamer.com/the-division-is-only-dollar10-on-the-ubisoft-store-right-now/
Ubisoft is celebrating E3 2018 with a sale, and there are some pretty good bargains to be had. The jewel in the crown is The Division, which can be had for a mere $10 (or $15, if you're in Australia). Meanwhile, if you want the Gold Edition bundling all of the game's paid DLC, that'll set you back $18.
Other discounts include Watch Dogs 2 for $19.80 (usually $60), Steep for $9, and Rainbow Six Siege for $19.99 (though you're probably better off reading this first, if you want to know which edition of Siege is best for newcomers).

 

If, for some reason, you don't want to buy from the Ubi Store, you can go to the Humble Store, that has two new deals:

• For the next three days, there's a Comic Book Capers sale. entries from the Batman, Injustice, LEGO, Marvel vs Capcom, etc. series are on sale: https://www.humblebundle.com/store/promo/comic-book-capers-sale/
• There's a Far Cry sale for the next 6 days, with up to 66% discounts: https://www.humblebundle.com/store/promo/far-cry-sale/

 

And at Fanatical, there are another four deals:

• The Star Deal is My Time at Portia, 35% off for the next 48 hours: https://www.fanatical.com/en/game/my-time-at-portia
• PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS will be 20% off for the next five days: https://www.fanatical.com/en/game/playerunknowns-battlegrounds
• There's a Slitherine Bundle, that will last two weeks, with eight games split in three tiers: https://www.fanatical.com/en/bundle/slitherine-bundle-reloaded
• The nine games featured in the Anime Chest bundle are also split in three tiers, and will also last 14 days: https://www.fanatical.com/en/bundle/anime-chest-bundle

 

SOFTWARE

Game Bar and Game Mode will receive more features and improvements in Windows 10 Build 17692
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/game-bar-and-game-mode-will-receive-more-features-and-improvements-in-windows-10-build-17692/
Microsoft has revealed the new features and improvements that will be coming to Windows 10 Build 17692. Before coming to the public, this build is coming to Windows Insiders in the Fast ring in addition to those who opted in to Skip Ahead, and is available today.
As Microsoft stated, the Game Bar will receive audio controls and performance visualizations in Windows 10 Build 17692. Gamers will be able to change their default audio output device and mute or adjust the volume of games and apps running, and see their game’s framerate (FPS), CPU usage, GPU VRAM usage, and system RAM usage.

 

Xbox app for Windows 10 will be 'more reflective of PC community' after rework
https://www.pcgamer.com/xbox-app-for-windows-10-will-be-more-reflective-of-pc-community-after-rework/
It's telling that when mentioned in our work chat this afternoon, some of the PCG team had forgotten the Xbox app for Windows 10 existed. Designed to bridge the gap between consoles and desktops—by way of Xbox party chat, streaming features, and game management among other things—the application leaves something to be desired.
As reported by The Verge, Phil Spencer has now admitted this, and says Microsoft is "reworking" how it thinks about its PC audience.

 

Resident Evil 2 Remake, The Division 2 and Strange Brigade will be optimized for AMD’s graphics cards
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/resident-evil-2-remake-the-division-2-and-strange-brigade-will-be-optimized-for-amds-graphics-cards/
In an interview with Geoff Keighley at E3 2018, AMD announced some new partnerships with Rebellion, Ubisoft and Capcom. According to Scott Herkelman, VP and GM at AMD Radeon Gaming, The Division 2, Resident Evil 2 Remake and Strange Brigade will be optimized for AMD’s graphics cards.

 

MODS/EMULATORS

This Gothic 2 graphics overhaul mod adds 600+ new textures and 60+ new or improved models
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/this-gothic-2-graphics-mod-adds-600-new-textures-and-60-new-or-improved-models/
Modder ‘Vurt’ has released a brand new graphics mod for Piranha Bytes’ classic RPG, Gothic 2. According to its description, this Gothic 2 Graphics Overhaul adds 600+ new textures and 60+ new or improved models, new rain, sun, skies, as well as new trees.

>>The mod is available from Nexus Mods.

 

GAMING NEWS

Ubisoft confirms that Assassin’s Creed Odyssey will be a service-type product with weekly updates
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/ubisoft-confirms-that-assassins-creed-odyssey-will-be-a-service-type-product-with-weekly-updates/
In an interview with GamesIndustry, Ubisoft’s EMEA executive director Alain Corre confirmed that Assassin’s Creed Odyssey will be a “games as a service” title. Ubisoft aims to release weekly content for it, however, this is another thing that makes Odyssey feel like a completely different game than a new main part in the Assassin’s Creed series.

 

The Division update 1.8.2 is available, adds new Legendary Missions, Shields and Audio Logs
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/the-division-update-1-8-2-is-available-adds-new-legendary-missions-shields-and-audio-logs/
Ubisoft has released a brand new patch for Tom Clancy’s The Division. According to the release notes, update 1.8.2 adds new Legendary Missions, Shields and Audio Logs. In addition, this patch increases the Phoenix Credit limit from 5,000 to 8,000 and fixes some issues in both Dark Zone and Last Stand.

 

Here are 10 minutes of gameplay footage from the E3 2018 demo of Call of Cthulhu
https://www.dsogaming.com/videotrailer-news/here-are-10-minutes-of-gameplay-footage-from-the-e3-2018-demo-of-call-of-cthulhu/
At E3 2018, Focus Home Interactive showcased its Call of Cthulhu game and below you can find a video showing 10 minutes of gameplay footage from that demo. Lovecraft fans should definitely give it a go as it will give them an idea of what they can expect from it.

 

SoulCalibur 6 – Official PC requirements revealed, 60GB of free hard-disk space required
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/soulcalibur-6-official-pc-requirements-revealed-60gb-of-free-hard-disk-space-required/
NVIDIA has revealed the official PC requirements for Bandai Namco’s upcoming fighting game, SoulCalibur 6. According to the PC specs, gamers will need at least an Intel Core Intel Core i3-4160 CPU with 6GB of RAM, 60GB of free hard-disk space and an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050.

 

Wreckfest has been fully released and leaves Steam Early Access
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/wreckfest-has-been-fully-released-and-leaves-steam-early-access/
THQ Nordic and Bugbear Entertainment have announced that Wreckfest has left Steam Early Access and is fully available to everyone. In order to celebrate this announcement, THQ Nordic has released the game’s launch trailer that you can watch below.

 

Space Invaders Extreme PC demo is now available for download
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/space-invaders-extreme-pc-demo-is-now-available-for-download/
Degica has released a free PC demo for latest version of TAITO’s Space Invaders, Space Invaders Extreme. Space Invaders Extreme is a modern-day version of this classic title, featuring pulsing, vibrant visuals enhanced further by interactive sound.

 

Warframe The Sacrifice, new free story DLC, is now available for download
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/warframe-the-sacrifice-new-free-story-dlc-is-now-available-for-download/
Digital Extremes has released the next mind-bending chapter in Warframe’s cinematic storyline series with The Sacrifice, available today on Steam PC. Following a cliffhanger story sequence revealed last December, a foreboding vision will lead you, Tenno, on the hunt for a savage new Warframe.

 

New features and story details revealed for Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/new-features-and-story-details-revealed-for-ace-combat-7-skies-unknown/
Bandai Namco has issued a press release, sharing new features and details on the story of Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown. According to the publisher, players will experience dogfights through photorealistic visuals, including rendered cloud-filled skies in three-dimensional space. Realism of this kind also entails various weather and conditions which can be used to gain a tactical advantage.

 

First gameplay footage for The Surge 2 surfaces
https://www.dsogaming.com/videotrailer-news/first-gameplay-footage-for-the-surge-2-surfaces/
IGN has shared a new video, showing the first gameplay footage from Deck13’s The Surge 2. This three minutes of gameplay footage will give you a glimpse at the game’s combat mechanics, and even though it’s a short clip, we are pretty sure that The Surge fans will discover some combat improvements.

 

New gameplay trailer released for Bandai Namco’s anime/manga 3D brawler, JUMP FORCE
https://www.dsogaming.com/videotrailer-news/new-gameplay-trailer-released-for-bandai-namcos-anime-manga-3d-brawler-jump-force/
Bandai Namco has released a new gameplay trailer for its upcoming anime/manga 3D brawler, JUMP FORCE. Featuring the world’s most popular and classic manga/anime franchises including DRAGON BALL Z, ONE PIECE, NARUTO, and many others, players will be able to create their three-character manga/anime dream tag team and take them into battle in hyper-stylish arena brawls.