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

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I was hoping that, with today being labor day in the US, there would be less news, but boy, I was wrong. Let's go with a big edition of the news:

SALES & "SALES"/DEALS

Steam's Top 10

1. SCUM
2. Two Point Hospital
3. MONSTER HUNTER: WORLD
4. PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS
5. Grand Theft Auto V
6. FINAL FANTASY XV WINDOWS EDITION
7. SCUM Supporter Pack
8. The Universim
9. Counter-Strike: Global Offensive Full Edition
10. Insurgency: Sandstorm

 

Final Fantasy XIV surpasses 14 million registered players
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/final-fantasy-xiv-surpasses-14-million-registered-players/
Square Enix has announced that Final Fantasy XIV has expanded further more, passing more than 14 million registered players as of today. Do note though that this figure includes the free trial accounts that have been created all these years. The hit MMO reaches this milestone just as it also celebrates its fifth anniversary—four million new adventurers have journeyed to Eorzea in the past year alone.

 

Football Manager 18 has sold one million copies worldwide
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/football-manager-18-has-sold-one-million-copies-worldwide/
Miles Jacobson, director of Football Manager, has announced that Football Manager 18 has sold one million copies worldwide. As Jacobson noted, this is the 6th PC/Mac release in a row that sells more than 1 million units.

 

GOG's Back to School Sale discounts over 400 games
https://www.pcgamer.com/gogs-back-to-school-sale-discounts-over-400-games/
GOG's Back to School Sale slashes prices on over 400 games. Live now through September 10, expect discounts on loads of games—and a number of extra savings on daily Flash Deals.
With so much on offer, I reckon this sale will be more about searching for your own favourites and reporting back in the comments down south. A quick gander at the GOG website's 'on sale' tab alone, though, does uncover some gems. With 60 percent off The Witcher 3's Game of the Year Edition, for example, is going for $18.03; while the XCOM: Enemy Unknown Complete Pack costs $6.45 with 80 percent off.

>>I'm surprised by two things: 1) So far, there's no free game like its usual on every sale. And 2) There's still the daily deal, today featuring Mages of Mystralia 40% off: https://www.gog.com/game/mages_of_mystralia

 

On Steam, the daily deal is SpeedRunners, 67% off: https://store.steampowered.com/app/207140/SpeedRunners/

 

At Fanatical, the Star Deal is Day of Infamy, 73% off for the next 48 hours: https://www.fanatical.com/en/game/day-of-infamy

 

SOFTWARE

Naruto to Boruto: Shinobi Striker apparently does not have Denuvo and has already been cracked [UPDATE]
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/naruto-to-boruto-shinobi-striker-apparently-does-not-have-denuvo-and-has-been-already-cracked/
It appears that Bandai Namco has uploaded on Steam a Denuvo-free version of Naruto to Boruto: Shinobi Striker. Although its Steam store page indicates that the game will be using the Denuvo anti-tamper tech, the official initial release does not feature it and as a result of that, the game has already been cracked.
UPDATE: Bandai Namco has released a patch that implemented Denuvo to the game, so it appears the initial Denuvo-free release was a mistake.

 

MODS/EMULATORS

Nintendo Switch emulator, Yuzu, runs Super Mario Odyssey with 40-50fps and One Piece with 60fps
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/nintendo-switch-emulator-yuzu-runs-super-mario-odyssey-with-40-50fps-and-one-piece-with-60fps/
The Nintendo Switch emulator, Yuzu, appears to be progressing at an incredible pace. In just a matter of days, its developers were able to significantly increase performance in Super Mario Odyssey as the game can now run with more than 30fps on high-end CPUs.
Furthermore, the latest version of Yuzu improves overall performance in other 2D and 3D games too, and is currently available for download. Those interested can download it from here.

 

Doom Slayer Chronicles available for download, adds modern-day graphics effects like PBR and dynamic lighting
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/doom-slayer-chronicles-available-for-download-adds-modern-day-graphics-effects-like-pbr-and-dynamic-lighting/
Modder ‘bifurcator_x’ has released his highly anticipated mod for Doom 2, Doom Slayer Chronicles. Doom Slayer Chronicles is described as the most technologically advanced mappack for Doom 2 singleplayer, and is compatible with all known gameplay mods for Doom 2.
According to its description, this mod takes advantage of the newest features of gzdoom, such as hardware shaders, full-screen post-processing, PBR textures (normals and specular maps, also often called “bump mapping”), high-resolution textures, and dynamic lighting.

>>Get this mod from ModDB.

 

X-men’s Magneto comes to Grand Theft Auto 5 with all of his powers thanks to this mod
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/x-men-magneto-comes-to-grand-theft-auto-5-with-all-of-his-powers-thanks-to-this-mod/
Talented modder JulioNIB has released a brand new mod for Grand Theft Auto 5, bringing to it Xmen’s Magneto with all of his powers. This Xmen Magneto mod allows players to use a special Melee attack, fly, and use lots of attacks like magnetize target attack, mass kill attack (grab ped weapon and shoot against him), EMP attack, Stab attack and Wind turbine smash attack.

>>You can download it from here, but be wary that you'll need ScripthookVDotNet in order to run it.

 

Fallout New York, unofficial expansion for Fallout 4, September build available for download
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/fallout-new-york-unofficial-expansion-for-fallout-4-september-build-available-for-download/
Modder ‘RoseRosenberg’ has released a new version of his Fallout New York mod/unofficial expansion for Fallout 4. This unofficial expansion is updated on a monthly basis and this brand new version features some fixes and additional improvements to it (though unfortunately the modder did not reveal its changelog).
Fallout New York is currently in an early state. This mod does not feature yet any navmesh, quests, road or extended destruction effects. It’s pretty much in a concept state, meaning that the final version may not look similar to it.

>>This... mod? is available from Nexus Mods.

 

Skyrim High Polygon Project version 4.7 available for download, improves lots of 3D models
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/skyrim-high-polygon-project-version-4-7-available-for-download-improves-lots-of-3d-models/
Modder ‘LucidAPs’ has released a brand new version of his High Polygon Project mod for Skyrim Special Edition. In case you weren’t aware of, Skyrim’s High Polygon Project is an on-going process to improve the models of the game with more polygons , UV edits or just replace them all together.

>>You can get this mod from Nexus Mods.

 

Fallout 4 texture mod brings stunning synths to the wasteland
https://www.pcgamer.com/fallout-4-texture-mod-brings-stunning-synths-to-the-wasteland/
Some of the best Fallout 4 mods apply new textures, shaders and dynamic shadows to the Boston Commonwealth. Fuse00's Synths Revamped makes the wasteland's automaton wanderers way prettier than before.
With new 4K face, body, eyes, and teeth textures for synths, Synths Revamped draws from Detroit: Become Human to craft gorgeous cyborgs that look like this...

 

GAMING NEWS

Here are the official PC system requirements for Battlefield 5 Open Beta
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/here-are-the-official-pc-system-requirements-for-battlefield-5-open-beta/
Electronic Arts and DICE have revealed the official PC system requirements for the upcoming open beta phase of Battlefield 5. According to the specs, PC gamers will at least need an Intel Core i5 6600K or an AMD FX-6350 with 8GB of RAM and an NVIDIA GeForce GTX660 or an AMD Radeon HD 7850.

 

Shadow of the Tomb Raider Official PC System Requirements
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/shadow-of-the-tomb-raider-official-pc-system-requirements/
Square Enix has revealed the official PC system requirements for Shadow of the Tomb Raider via its Steam store page. According to the specs, PC gamers will at least need an Intel Core i3-3220 with 8GB of RAM and an Nvidia GTX 660/GTX 1050 or an AMD Radeon HD 7770.

 

After a big backlash, CitizenCon 2018 Full Access streaming will be free to all Star Citizen members
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/after-a-big-backlash-citizencon-2018-full-access-streaming-will-be-free-to-all-star-citizen-members/
Now here is something interesting. Cloud Imperium had announced that CitizenCon would be put behind a paywall as gamers would have to purchase an e-ticker (that would cost them $20) in order to watch the Citizencon presentation live. Chris Roberts tried to explain the reasons behind this, however – and after a big backlash – he decided to completely open the CitizenCon 2018 streaming to all Star Citizen members.

 

F.E.A.R.-inspired indie first-person shooter, Trepang2, showcases amazing Gore and Dismemberment effects
https://www.dsogaming.com/videotrailer-news/f-e-a-r-inspired-indie-first-person-shooter-trepang2-showcases-amazing-gore-and-dismemberment-effects/
WilsonC has shared a new video, showing some lovely gore and dismemberment effects from his upcoming indie first-person shooter that is heavily inspired by F.E.A.R., Trepang2. This video shows how close to Monolith’s shooter this FPS actually is, so make sure to watch it if you liked the first F.E.A.R. game.

 

New Hitman 2 trailer teases Colombian jungle environment
https://www.dsogaming.com/videotrailer-news/new-hitman-2-trailer-teases-colombian-jungle-environment/
Warner Bros and IO Interactive have released a new video at PAX West teasing the next destination featured in HITMAN 2 – Colombia. This new setting will put players directly in the heart of a dark and dangerous South American rainforest, providing a vastly different canvas for Agent 47 to carry out his deadly missions.

 

Metro Exodus appears to be running smoothly on NVIDIA GeForce RTX2080Ti with real-time ray tracing
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/metro-exodus-appears-to-be-running-smoothly-on-nvidia-geforce-rtx2080ti-with-real-time-ray-tracing/
Last week, we shared a video from IGN showing 13 minutes of gameplay from the Gamescom 2018 build of Metro Exodus. However, it appears that a really interesting video passed under our radar. PCGamesHardware was able to play Metro Exodus with real-time ray tracing and captured some footage from it.

 

Dark Vale is a beautiful indie CRYENGINE game created by a single person, first screenshots
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/dark-vale-is-a-beautiful-indie-cryengine-game-created-by-a-single-person-first-screenshots/
Ryan Schake has shared the first screenshots from his upcoming indie title that is powered by CRYENGINE, Dark Vale. Dark Vale encompasses quite a few different types of environments; from wintery wastelands and summer forests to deep secret bunkers and caves, and looks absolutely beautiful.

 

New official gameplay trailer released for Bioware’s Anthem
https://www.dsogaming.com/videotrailer-news/new-official-gameplay-trailer-released-for-bioware-anthem/
Electronic Arts and BioWare have released a brand new gameplay trailer for Anthem. According to its description, at the heart of Anthem is the concept of Our World, My Story – the distinctive combination of a shared, dynamic world and a personal story. As such, players will discover how these two elements help create a connected world that remains unique to every player.

 

Anthem demo coming on February 1st, new details revealed, new screenshots released
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/anthem-demo-coming-on-february-1st-new-details-revealed-new-screenshots-released/
Electronic Arts and Bioware have released some new details about Anthem, and released a new set of screenshots from it. Anthem is powered by the Frostbite 3 Engine and even though it may not appeal to a respectable amount of gamers – gameplay-wise – we can safely say that it looks absolutely gorgeous.

 

Phantom Brigade is a new turn-based tactical RPG, first details and cinematic teaser trailer
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/phantom-brigade-is-a-new-turn-based-tactical-rpg-first-details-and-cinematic-teaser-trailer/
Brace Yourself Games has announced that it is working on a brand new turn-based tactical RPG, called Phantom Brigade. Phantom Brigade aims to focus on in-depth customization and player driven stories, in which players – as the last surviving squad of mech pilots – must capture enemy equipment and facilities to level the playing field.

 

New SCUM patch adds anti-cheat, server admin control, fixes potential memory leak and more
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/new-scum-patch-adds-anti-cheat-server-admin-control-fixes-potential-memory-leak-and-more/
Gamepires has released a brand new update for the Early Access build of SCUM. According to the release notes, this latest patch adds anti-cheat, server admin controls, disables chat and mic icon in singleplayer, fixes potential memory leak for master server and improves server browser filtering and pinging.

 

No Man’s Sky NEXT Update 1.58 improves visuals, packs performance optimisations, fixes numerous issues
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/no-mans-sky-next-update-1-58-improves-visuals-packs-performance-optimisations-fixes-numerous-issues/
Hello Games has released a brand new patch for No Man’s Sky NEXT. According to the release notes, update 1.58 improves the terrain edit saving system, reducing the chance of terrain regenerating, improves the visuals of player starship trails, improves consistency between tessellated and non-tessellated terrains and improves performance when leaving planets.

 

Praey for the Gods is the perfect new “Shadow of the Colossus” game, new gameplay footage
https://www.dsogaming.com/videotrailer-news/praey-for-the-gods-is-the-perfect-shadow-of-the-colossus-spiritual-successor-new-gameplay-footage/
It’s been a while since our last look on Praey for the Gods, right? Well, No Matter Studios showcased the game at this year’s PAX West event and IGN has captured some footage from it. And as you will see, this looks like a perfect new copy of Shadow of the Colossus.

 

Here are 16 minutes of new gameplay footage from My Friend Pedro
https://www.dsogaming.com/videotrailer-news/here-are-16-minutes-of-new-gameplay-footage-from-my-friend-pedro/
Devolver Digital showcased My Friend Pedro at this year’s PAX West event and IGN has shared a video showing 16 minutes of brand new gameplay footage from it. My Friend Pedro is a platformer/shooter, described as a violent ballet about friendship, imagination, and one man’s struggle to obliterate anyone in his path at the behest of a sentient banana.

 

Leaked Shadow of the Tomb Raider screenshots show young Lara Croft
https://www.dsogaming.com/screenshot-news/leaked-shadow-of-the-tomb-raider-screenshots-show-young-lara-croft/
Shadow of the Tomb Raider releases in two weeks and it appears that gamers will be able to play as young Lara Croft. A new set of screenshots were leaked today, showing young Lara running and climbing.

 

Remedy’s Control will be using a new physics engine
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/remedy-control-will-be-using-a-new-physics-engine/
Remedy’s Control is a title we are really looking forward to. And according to its director, Mikael ‘Mixu’ Kasurinen, the game will be using a new physics engine that the team cannot reveal just yet.