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Let's do it, the Friday news!

SALES & "SALES"/DEALS

Shadowrun Returns Deluxe is now available for free on Humble Bundle for a limited time
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/shadowrun-returns-deluxe-is-now-available-for-free-on-humble-bundle-for-a-limited-time/
The Humble Bundle is currently offering free copies of Shadowrun Returns Deluxe. Shadowrun Returns is a single player, turn-based tactical RPG that pays homage to the classics but with a modern twist, and its Deluxe version features the base game, as well as the Anthology DLC and the Soundtrack DLC.
Those interested can acquire their free copy from here.

>>This offer ends in 24 hours, and is part of the Harebrained Schemes Sale, with up to 84% discounts, and that will last the next 6 days. Check it out here: https://www.humblebundle.com/store/promo/harebrained-schemes-sale/. But that's not the only deal the Humble Store has for us:

• The spotlight deal is For the King, 20% off for the next day: https://www.humblebundle.com/store/for-the-king
• For the next 14 days, there's going to be a Konami Sale, with up to 85% discounts: https://www.humblebundle.com/store/promo/konami-digital-entertainment-sale/

 

The Steam Summer Sale 2018 has begun
https://www.pcgamer.com/the-steam-summer-sale-2018-has-begun/
The prophecy foretold is now fulfilled: The Steam Summer Sale is live! That means cards to collect, a badge to earn, a game to play, and yes, some deals on games.
This year's event includes a game, Saliens, that pits players against the Duldrumz, "purveyors of boredom of the highest order," who are out to steal all of the games and hide them on distant alien worlds, where you won't be able to find them. But have no fear, the Saliens are here! Under your control, they'll do battle on various alien worlds, defeating enemies, taking control of map sectors, earning experience, and claiming rewards (including free games) for victory.

>>I'm only posting this in case someone's been living on a cave until today, in which case... Welcome! By the way, the Steam Link is on sale for $2.50, plus shipping costs.

 

At Fanatical, we have seven deals to check:

• The Star Deal is Battletech, 33% off for the next 48 hours: https://www.fanatical.com/en/game/battletech
• Battle Academy Complete is a new bundle split in two tier bundles where you can get up to 9 strategy games: https://www.fanatical.com/en/bundle/battle-academy-complete-bundle
There's a new voucher, RED10, that will grant you a (extra) 10% discount. It's included in the following deals.
• There's a Paradox Interactive sale with up to 80% discounts: https://www.fanatical.com/en/publishers/paradox-interactive
• Surviving Mars is up to 46% off (depends on the edition) for the next 6 days: https://www.fanatical.com/en/franchises/surviving-mars
• Dying Light: The Following – Enhanced Edition is up to 70% off for the next 13 days: https://www.fanatical.com/en/game/dying-light-enhanced-edition
• For the next 13 days, you'll be able to get Conan Exiles 46% cheaper: https://www.fanatical.com/en/game/conan-exiles
• And also for the next 13 days, you'll be able to get Neverwinter Nights: Enhanced Edition with a 23% discount: https://www.fanatical.com/en/game/neverwinter-nights-enhanced-edition

 

SOFTWARE

Military Operations: Benchmark is now available, pushes 50K troops, 10K units and 30K kilometres squared of landscape
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/military-operations-benchmark-is-now-available-pushes-50k-troops-10k-units-and-30k-kilometres-squared-of-landscape/
Military Operations has released a benchmark tool for its latest game, Military Operations. According to the press release, Military Operations: Benchmark is a performance and stability Benchmark utility that can be used to test your gaming system for compatibility with the upcoming “Military Operations” (MilOps) real-time strategy game and the “Metis Simulation Technology” (Metis engine) it is developed with.
Those interested can download the benchmark tool from here!

 

Discord adds a new, Steam-like Games Tab hub
https://www.pcgamer.com/discord-adds-a-new-steam-like-games-tab-hub/
The gamer-centric chat software Discord displays in its user list the games your friends and channel-mates are playing. It's a handy way to tell what your pals are up to but not a terribly efficient system, especially if you have a lot of friends or haunt multiple servers. To address that shortcoming, Discord has added a new "Games Tab" function that enables users to more easily see what's going on, and to join in on the action.

 

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GAMING NEWS

Red Dead Redemption 2 is coming to the PC according to the LinkedIn profile of one of Rockstar’s programmers
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/red-dead-redemption-2-is-coming-to-the-pc-according-to-the-linkein-profile-of-rockstars-programmer/
We all suspect that Red Dead Redemption 2 will come to the PC after its console release. I mean, this is what the team did with Grand Theft Auto V and according to the LinkedIn profile of one of its programmers, Red Dead Redemption 2 is also being developed for the PC.

 

The Crew 2 – Open beta phase launched, available to everyone
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/the-crew-2-open-beta-phase-launched-available-to-everyone/
Ubisoft has announced that the open beta phase for The Crew 2 has been launched. As its title suggests, this open beta is available to everyone and you can download it from UPLAY. During this beta, players will experience the first level of the progression system as they compete in races across the first four disciplines – Street Race, Rally Raid, Powerboat and Aerobatics – against the backdrop of a fully redesigned U.S.A via land, water and air.

 

Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire – Scalawags Free DLC is now available for download
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/pillars-of-eternity-ii-deadfire-scalawags-free-dlc-is-now-available-for-download/
Obsidian Entertainment and Versus Evil have announced the launch of the latest free DLC pack for Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire. The free DLC, titled “Scalawags Pack” is the latest addition to the free DLC packs currently available for the game in an ongoing show of the team’s commitment to provide their fans with new playable content and game updates.

 

Resident Evil 2 Remake Official PC System Requirements
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/resident-evil-2-remake-official-pc-system-requirements/
Capcom has launched the official Steam store page for Resident Evil 2 Remake which has revealed the game’s official PC system requirements. According to the PC specs, PC gamers will need at least an Intel Core i5-4460 or an AMD FX-6300 with 8GB of RAM.

 

Ni no Kuni 2: Revenant Kingdom – Patch 1.03 adds Hard and Expert difficulty modes
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/ni-no-kuni-2-revenant-kingdom-patch-1-03-adds-hard-and-expert-difficulty-modes/
Level 5 has released a brand new update for Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom. According to the patch notes, this latest update adds two new difficulty modes (Hard and Expert), adds new equipment skills and addresses various other game balance issues and minor bugs.

 

New Turok update adds DirectX 11 renderer, adds original PC CD soundtrack option
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/new-turok-update-adds-directx-11-renderer-adds-original-pc-cd-soundtrack-option/
Nightdive Studios has released a brand new patch for Turok: Dinosaur Hunter. According to the release notes, this new patch adds a new DirectX 11 renderer, adds original PC CD soundtrack option, and packs many many many more improvements.

 

Life is Strange 2 is official, first episode releases on September 27th, more details coming in August
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/life-is-strange-2-is-official-first-episode-releases-on-september-27th-more-details-coming-in-august/
The official Twitter account for Life is Strange has officially confirmed Life is Strange 2, and revealed that its first episode will release on September 27th.
Although we don’t have any additional details, DONTNOD Entertainment claimed that more details about Life is Strange 2 will be unveiled in August.

>>shikamaru has made a thread about it.