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SALES & DEALS

On the Humble Store, there are two new deals:

• The Crew 2 is 67% off in all its editions, and the season pass 30%: https://www.humblebundle.com/store/promo/the-crew-2/
• Warner Bros. Games is the star of the weekend sale, with up to 75% off: https://www.humblebundle.com/store/promo/wb-games-sale/

At Fanatical, there are also two new deals:

• In the new 12 deals for Christmas, the first one is SOULCALIBUR VI, 36% off: https://www.fanatical.com/en/game/soulcalibur-vi
• And for the weekend, Galactic Civilizations III Gold Bundle, featuring the game and 8 DLCs is on sale, 85% off for the next 3 days: https://www.fanatical.com/en/bundle/galactic-civilizations-3-gold-bundle

 

SOFTWARE/DRIVERS

AMD Radeon Adrenalin 2019 Edition 18.12.2 available for download, boosts performance in numerous games
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/amd-radeon-adrenalin-2019-edition-18-12-2-available-for-download-boosts-performance-in-numerous-games/
AMD has released a new major driver for its graphics cards, the AMD Radeon Adrenalin 2019 Edition 18.12.2 driver. According to the release notes, this driver improves performance in Assassin’s Creed: Odyssey, Doom, Shadow of the Tomb Raider, Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus and Strange Brigade.
>> Available from here.

Unity 2018.3 is available to developers, brings more than 2000 new features, fixes and improvements
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/unity-2018-3-is-available-to-developers-brings-more-than-2000-new-features-fixes-and-improvements/
Unity Engine has announced that Unity 2018.3 is currently available to all developers. According to the press release, Unity 2018.3 delivers more than 2000 new features, fixes and improvements, including Improved Prefab Workflows, Visual Effect Graph (Preview), and the Updated Terrain System, all focused on giving teams of artists and developers the ability to increase productivity and make richer and more beautiful worlds.

Bethesda and Arkane Studios have removed the Denuvo anti-tamper tech from Dishonored 2
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/bethesda-and-arkane-studios-have-removed-the-denuvo-anti-tamper-tech-from-dishonored-2/
Dishonored fans, we’ve got some news for you today. Bethesda and Arkane Studios have released a patch that removes the Denuvo anti-tamper tech from Dishonored 2 and from the standalone expansion of the first game, Dishonored: Death of the Outsider.

 

MODS/EMULATORS

NieR Automata Input Overhaul Mod is a must-have mod that adds raw mouse input and more
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/nier-automata-input-overhaul-mod-is-a-must-have-mod-that-adds-raw-mouse-input-and-more/
Created by modder ‘Methanhydra’, the NieR: Automata Input Overhaul Mod (NAIOM) aims to solve all keyboard and mouse related issues in the game. As such, this mod introduces raw mouse input without any acceleration or smoothing, precise sensitivity configuration (calibrated for KovaaK’s SensitivityMatcher), and fixed camera movement in third-person perspective.
Moreover, NAIOM comes with a new (optional) crosshair aiming mode for side-scrolling and top-down perspective, completely rebindable standard actions to any key or button combination including additional mouse buttons, non-standard keybindings, such as a dedicated dash/evade and pod fire toggle, and is fully compatible with FAR mod.
>> Download this mod from Nexus Mods.

New trailer released for the FarCry reloaded mod for the original Crysis game, targets a 2019 release
https://www.dsogaming.com/videotrailer-news/new-trailer-released-for-the-farcry-reloaded-mod-for-the-original-crysis-game-targets-a-2019-release/
Modder ‘roadiereloaded’ has released a new trailer for his FarCry reloaded mod for Crysis. This mod aims to feature 11 levels and will adapt Crysis to the FarCry 1 storyline with some alterations. Moreover, the modder revealed that he aims to release this mod in 2019.

Fallout 76 text chat mod now includes global chat, message encryption
https://www.pcgamer.com/fallout-76-mod-adds-proximity-text-chat/
Update: The Proximity Text Chat mod for Fallout 76, which originally allowed players who had the mod installed to send text messages to each other from a distance of 100 in-game meters, has received an update. Now it features global chat, so players anywhere on the server can communicate via text. Again, this requires anyone who wants to send or view text chat messages to have the mod installed.

 

GAMING NEWS

Anthem VIP demo will be available on January 25th, free demo available on February 1st
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/anthem-vip-demo-will-be-available-on-january-25th-free-demo-available-on-february-1st/
Electronic Arts has announced the dates for the VIP Demo of Anthem, as well as the Open Demo. According to the press release, fans who pre-order Anthem, as well as EA Access and Origin Access subscribers, will get access to the VIP Demo on January 25th.

DayZ is free to play until December 17th
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/dayz-is-free-to-play-until-december-17th/
Bohemia Interactive today announced that DayZ – their open world, online survival game – has finally launched on Steam after 5 years of Early Access development. The 1.0 update released on Steam along with a Free Weekend, allowing everyone to download and play the full game for free until December 17 (19:00 CET).

New DiRT Rally 2.0 developer video details the improvements made to cars, environments and more
https://www.dsogaming.com/videotrailer-news/new-dirt-rally-2-0-developer-video-details-the-improvements-made-to-cars-environments-and-more/
Codemasters has released the latest episode in the DiRT Rally 2.0 Dev Insight series talking about the improvements made to the game since the launch of the original DiRT Rally. In the new trailer Chief Games Designer Ross Gowing and Rally Consultant Jon Armstrong talk about the improvements made to the cars, environments and the way that the new tyre models interacts with the improved road surfaces.

First details and screenshots for PlanetSide Arena, releases on January 29th
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/first-details-and-screenshots-for-planetside-arena-releases-on-january-29th/
Daybreak Games has just announced PlanetSide Arena; a new massive-scale sci-fi arena FPS set in the iconic PlanetSide universe, launching on Steam for PC on January 29th. Bringing the franchise’s signature scale to arena competitive game modes, PlanetSide Arena features player classes, combined arms gameplay, and seasonal progression.

Hunt: Showdown Update 4.0 adds Quickplay game mode, challenges, gunplay changes and more
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/hunt-showdown-update-4-0-adds-quickplay-game-mode-challenges-gunplay-changes-and-more/
Crytek has released another big one for its Early Access online multiplayer bounty hunting game, Hunt: Showdown. In conjunction with the new release, Hunt: Showdown will be on sale for 25% off on Steam from December 13th at 10 am PT/ 1 pm ET/ 7 pm CEST to December 19th at 10 am PT/ 1pm ET/ 7pm CEST.

The King of Fighters XIV is free to play this weekend on Steam
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/the-king-of-fighters-xiv-is-free-to-play-this-weekend-on-steam/
SNK has announced that The King of Fighters XIV is free to play this weekend on Steam. The King of Fighters XIV is the newest entry in the acclaimed THE KING OF FIGHTERS series of fighting games that takes the iconic gameplay that the series is known for while implementing new 3D visuals.