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Let's go with the Thursday news:

SALES & DEALS

On the Humble Store there's a new Spotlight Deal, DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 2 is 75% off for the next three days: https://www.humblebundle.com/store/dragon-ball-xenoverse-2

At Fanatical, the new Star Deal is the Dishonored Pack featuring both games 72% off for the next 24 hours: https://www.fanatical.com/en/bundle/dishonored-pack

 

SOFTWARE/DRIVERS

AMD Radeon Adrenalin 2019 Edition 18.12.3 available for download, fixes various issues
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/amd-radeon-adrenalin-2019-edition-18-12-3-available-for-download-fixes-various-issues/
AMD has released a brand new driver for its graphics cards. According to the release notes, and while the driver does not pack any performance improvements, the AMD Radeon Adrenalin 2019 Edition 18.12.3 fixes several issues that have been reported by the users. For example, this new driver fixes the fan speed gauge in Radeon WattMan that could sometimes overfill, fixes the memory clocks issues on some Radeon RX Vega series graphics products that could lock at 800Mhz and fixes a bug that prevented custom values for the sampling interval slider in the performance metrics feature to be enabled.
>> Available from here.

 

MODS/EMULATORS

Halo 3 is close to being fully emulated, video comparison between PC DX12 and original X360 versions
https://www.dsogaming.com/videotrailer-news/halo-3-is-close-to-being-fully-emulated-video-comparison-between-dx12-and-original-x360-versions/
Halo 3 is a game that a lot of PC gamers wanted to play (especially since Halo 1 and 2 came out on our platform) and it appears that this will be possible in 2019 via the Xenia Xbox 360 emulator. YouTube’s ‘Emulators for PC’ has shared a video comparing the original X360 version with the emulated Xenia version using the DX12 API.

 

GAMING NEWS

Resident Evil 2 Remake – First Official Comparison Video Released
https://www.dsogaming.com/videotrailer-news/resident-evil-2-remake-first-official-comparison-video-released/
Capcom has just released the first official comparison video between the original and the upcoming remake of Resident Evil 2. Resident Evil 2 Remake is powered by the RE Engine and this video will give you an idea of the improvements that have been implemented into this classic title.

Fallout 76 December 19th patch available for download, fixes exploits and improves stability
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/fallout-76-december-19th-patch-available-for-download-fixes-exploits-and-improves-stability/
Bethesda has released a new patch for Fallout 76. This hotfix will update your game’s version to 1.0.3.17 and addresses an issue that could cause the game client to crash after selecting Exit to Desktop, as well as a setting that was left in a debug state (which could allow out of date clients to connect, breaking gameplay).

Here are ten minutes of gameplay footage from The Black Masses
https://www.dsogaming.com/videotrailer-news/here-are-ten-minutes-of-gameplay-footage-from-the-black-masses/
Brilliant Game Studios has shared a new video, featuring ten minutes of gameplay footage from The Black Masses. The Black Masses is described as an open world first-person fantasy co-op RPG, featuring the team’s next generation of crowd rendering technology rebuilt from Ultimate Epic Battle Simulator.

SUCCUBUS is a new Agony spin-off that will be coming to the PC
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/succubus-is-a-new-agony-spin-off-that-will-be-coming-to-the-pc/
Madmind Studio has announced SUCCUBUS; a spin-off to its previous game Agony. The game is an action-oriented horror combining dynamic and brutal combat, with an intriguing storyline, and is currently planned to be released on Steam.

Mortal Kombat 11 Official PC System Requirements
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/mortal-kombat-11-official-pc-system-requirements/
NetherRealm Studios and QLOC have revealed the official PC system requirements for Mortal Kombat 11 via its Steam store page. As mentioned above, the PC version will be handled by QLOC and as we can see, the PC requirements are what you’d expect from a fighting game.

Halo Infinite’s Slipspace Engine developed with PC in mind; PC gamers to be treated as first-class citizens
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/halo-infinites-slipspace-engine-developed-with-pc-in-mind-pc-gamers-to-be-treated-as-first-class-citizens/
In its recent Stream VOD, 343 Industries announced that the Slipspace Engine, the engine powering Halo Infinite, was developed with PC in mind. As such, the engine will scale on numerous PC hardware systems, though it remains to be seen whether it will be able to take full advantage of the PC capabilities.

New Jump Force trailer focuses on storyline, confirms four new characters
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/new-jump-force-trailer-focuses-on-storyline-confirms-four-new-characters/
Bandai Namco has unveiled a brand new trailer featuring further details about the Story Mode in Jump Force. According to the press release, the sudden merger between the Real World and the Jump World, has resulted in chaos enveloping the Earth, with the invading villains leaving a trail of death, destruction and panic in their wake.

Islands of Nyne: Battle Royale development has ended, goes free to play
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/islands-of-nyne-battle-royale-development-has-ended-goes-free-to-play/
And another one bites the dust. Islands of Nyne: Battle Royale came out on Steam Early Access this July and its development team has just announced that it will be ending its development and will turn it into a free to play game.

New multiplayer gameplay video released for upcoming real-time strategy game, Iron Harvest
https://www.dsogaming.com/videotrailer-news/new-multiplayer-gameplay-video-released-for-upcoming-real-time-strategy-game-iron-harvest/
King Art Games has released a new gameplay video for its upcoming real-time strategy game, Iron Harvest, showing some multiplayer action from the game’s alpha build. This new RTS aims to back to the roots of Company of Heroes and Warcraft to combine classic real-time strategy with modern technology in a unique setting.

ATLAS slightly delayed yet again, now releasing on December 21st, gets extended gameplay trailer
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/atlas-slightly-delayed-yet-again-now-releasing-on-december-21st-gets-extended-gameplay-trailer/
While ATLAS was meant to be released on Steam Early Access yesterday, Studio Wildcard and Grapeshot Games have announced that the game has been delayed yet again. According to the press release, the game will finally go live on Steam this Friday, December 21st, and in order to celebrate this announcement, the teams have released a new extended gameplay trailer.

First Farming Simulator 19 patch lets players terraform the terrain, adds new economic difficulty modes
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/first-farming-simulator-19-lets-players-terraform-the-terrain-adds-new-economic-difficulty-modes/
GIANTS Software has released the first major patch for Farming Simulator 19, including a brand-new feature perfect for intricate simulation fans or those who want to let their creative streak out – Landscaping. According to the press release, the new Landscaping feature allows you to modify the ground itself, controlling shape and color to give you even more ways to build the farm of your dreams.