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The Monday news:

SALES & DEALS

GOG's weekly sale is Trinkets and gizmos, brings up to 90% discounts: https://www.gog.com/promo/20190318_weekly_sale

At Steam, there's only one daily deal: Pummel Party is 34% off: https://store.steampowered.com/app/880940/Pummel_Party/

And at Fanatical,

• The Star Deal is The Jackbox Quintpack, with the 5 Jackbox games with a 55% discount for the next 24 hours: https://www.fanatical.com/en/bundle/the-jackbox-quintpack
• Deadlight is the game from the dollar deal: https://www.fanatical.com/en/game/deadlight
• Tales from Candlekeep - Complete Bundle is 85% off for the next 14 days: https://www.fanatical.com/en/bundle/tales-from-candlekeep-complete-bundle

 

SOFTWARE & DRIVERS

Tim Sweeney, founder of Epic Games, comments on current and future Epic Store exclusive games
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/tim-sweeney-founder-of-epic-games-comments-current-and-future-epic-store-exclusive-games/
In a series of tweets and Reddit posts, Tim Sweeney, the founder of Epic Games, has commented on the Epic Store exclusive games (that have so far caused a lot of controversy). According to Sweeney, Valve has every right to negotiate free or exclusive distribution deals with developers and believes that companies choosing to partner together openly and exchange money or other benefits isn’t bribery.

Valve takes steps against Steam review bombs
https://www.pcgamer.com/valve-takes-steps-against-steam-review-bombs/
A 'review bomb' is a sudden influx of a large number of negative user reviews of a game, usually regardless of its actual quality, intended to discredit or punish its developer or publisher. Metro 2033 and Last Light are recent high-profile examples: Steam users who were unhappy with Deep Silver's decision to make Metro Exodus an Epic Store exclusive dropped thousands of negative reviews on its predecessors, enough to negatively impact their overall user ratings.
It's an inherent flaw in user review systems—although some see it as a feature—that can set game makers against their audiences: "Players value reviews highly, and want us to ensure they're accurate and trustworthy," as Valve said in a new Steam blog post. "Developers understand that they're valuable to players, but want to feel like they're being treated fairly."
>> Oh, and Valve isn't too happy about the Epic Store copying their data.

You can now buy games straight from a developer's Discord server
https://www.pcgamer.com/you-can-now-buy-games-straight-from-a-developers-discord-chat-server/
Developers can now sell games to players directly through their own Discord chat servers, following the latest update to the platform.
Devs can create a "store channel" within their server where players can click to buy games, in a change that will allow them to "avoid the friction and cost of a traditional storefront by selling directly to their community", the company said in a blog post this week.

 

MODS/EMULATORS

New official RPCS3 video shows major improvements in Uncharted, Ni No Kuni, Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 & more
https://www.dsogaming.com/videotrailer-news/new-official-rpcs3-video-shows-major-improvements-in-uncharted-ni-no-kuni-ninja-gaiden-sigma-2-more/
The team behind the best emulator for Playstation 3, RPCS3, has released a brand new video showing some of the major improvements and changes that the team has implemented from December and January.
According to the team, performance improvements from Nekotekina’s Approximate Xfloat implementation (as seen in the previous GoW 3 video) continue to impress as Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2, Ni No Kuni, Sly Cooper Thieves in Time and Uncharted see a big performance uplift. Meanwhile, kd-11 continues to make a slew of graphical improvements and Ruipin implements audio buffering.

This mod brings Solid Snake from Metal Gear Solid to Resident Evil 2 Remake
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/this-mod-brings-solid-snake-from-metal-gear-solid-to-resident-evil-2-remake/
Metal Gear Solid and Resident Evil 2 fans, here is something for you today. Modder ‘SirLumberjackie’ has released a new mod for Resident Evil 2 Remake that brings Solid Snake from the original Playstation version of Metal Gear Solid to it.
As you may have guessed, this is a simple 3D model swap that basically changes Leon’s model with the one used for Solid Snake in the original MGS game. According to the modder, Solid Snake’s head may look a little “squished” when turning and this issue may never be fixed (as it is too much of a hassle to bother fixing it).
>> Interested? Get it from Nexus Mods.

Star Wars: Dark Forces fan remake in Unreal Engine 4 from Obsidian Entertainment’s artist available for download
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/star-wars-dark-forces-fan-remake-in-unreal-engine-4-from-obsidian-entertainments-artist-available-for-download/
Back in February 2018, we shared some screenshots from an upcoming fan remake of Star Wars: Dark Forces in Unreal Engine 4. Created by Obsidian Entertainment’s senior environment artist, Jason Lewis, this remake aimed to recreate the first level from the game in Epic’s engine. And we are happy to report today that this map is available for download.
As with most fan remakes, this map does not feature any enemies and is just a map recreation. Still, the attention to detail is incredible and shows what a modern-day take on that classic shooter could have looked like.
>> You can download it from here.

 

GAMING NEWS

Free to play version of Dead or Alive 6, Core Fighters, is now available for download on Steam
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/free-to-play-version-of-dead-or-alive-6-core-fighters-is-now-available-for-download-on-steam/
KOEI Tecmo has just released a free to play version of Dead or Alive 6 on Steam. According to its description, Dead or Alive 6 Core Fighters offers fighting game fans a limited look into the world of DOA6, including four base characters which are Kasumi, Hitomi, Diego, and Bass, as well as online ranked battles, Versus, Arcade, Time Attack, Training, and Quest modes.
>> Here's the Steam page.

Russia 2055 – Pre-Alpha Teaser Demo is now available for download
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/russia-2055-pre-alpha-teaser-demo-is-now-available-for-download/
As promised, Invictus Volition has released a pre-alpha teaser demo for Russia 2055. Russia 2055 is described as a prologue to a game called Battle A.E. (Battle After Earth), featuring visuals that impressed all gamers when it was initially unveiled.

Bioware responds to Anthem’s loot drop controversy with latest update
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/bioware-responds-to-anthems-loot-drop-controversy-with-latest-patch/
A few days ago, we wrote that a subset of Anthem players were threatening to boycott the game should Bioware fail to address the unsatisfactory manner in which rare loot items were being dropped. In response, Bioware has since implemented an update for Anthemwhich increases the chances for players to receive ‘Masterwork’ and ‘Legendary’ loot items.

Supernova Capital LLP has acquired the creators of Shadow Warrior, Flying Wild Hog
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/supernova-capital-llp-has-acquired-the-creators-of-shadow-warrior-flying-wild-hog/
Supernova Capital LLP has announced the acquisition of Flying Wild Hog. According to the press release, in 2017, Paul Wedgwood sold Splash Damage in a deal worth up to $160m to Hong Kong listed company Leyou. In 2018, after 17 years at the helm, Paul stepped down as CEO of Splash Damage and founded Supernova Capital LLP.
>> So he quit, sold the studio, founded another company and has now bought his studio back? Weird.

God Eater 3 patch 1.20 adds new Aragami, Certification Mission, Skin Tones, NPC costumes and more
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/god-eater-3-patch-1-20-adds-new-aragami-certification-mission-skin-tones-npc-costumes-and-more/
Bandai Namco has released a new major patch for God Eater 3. According to the release notes, patch 1.20 adds a new Aragami called Amen-Ra, new Skin Tones for your Character, Certification Mission, password Protection for your Assault Missions and new NPC costumes.

The Sims 4 will drop support for 32bit operating systems in June 2019
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/the-sims-4-will-drop-support-for-32bit-operating-systems-in-june-2019/
Electronic Arts has announced that The Sims 4 will drop support for 32bit operating systems in June 2019. Now while the main branch will be only supporting 64bit systems in June 2019 and onwards, PC gamers that still game on 32bit systems will be able to download a legacy version for it.

First official screenshots released for Sniper Elite V2 Remastered
https://www.dsogaming.com/screenshot-news/first-official-screenshots-released-for-sniper-elite-v2-remastered/
Rebellion has released the first official screenshots for the upcoming remaster of Sniper Elite V2. These first screenshots showcase some of the visual and graphical changes that Rebellion has made to its third-person shooter.

Blood Remaster rumoured to be releasing in April 2019
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/blood-remaster-rumoured-to-be-released-in-april-2019/
Back in December 2018 we informed you about a remastered version of Blood that is currently being developed by Nightdive Studios. And according to a deleted tweet, this remaster will be releasing next month.

Halo: The Master Chief Collection – Halo Reach PC test almost ready to go, sign ups open
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/halo-the-master-chief-collection-halo-reach-pc-test-almost-ready-to-go-sign-ups-open/
At the SXSW Halo tournament, Microsoft revealed some new information about the PC version of Halo: The Master Chief Collection. According to the publisher, the PC test for Halo Reach, the first game that will come out on the PC, is almost ready to go and the sign ups for Halo Insider are currently open.

System Shock 3 is halfway completed, Starbreeze no longer attached to this project
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/system-shock-3-is-halfway-completed-starbreeze-no-longer-attached-to-this-project/
OtherSide Entertainment has announced that, in light of Starbreeze’s current situation, the two studios decided together that it would be best for them to go their separate ways. As such, Starbreeze is no longer attached to this project.

RICO is a new action movie first-person shooter that is available on Steam
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/rico-is-a-new-action-movie-first-person-shooter-that-is-available-on-steam/
Ground Shatter and Rising Star Games have released a brand new action movie first-person shooter on Steam, called RICO. In RICO, players take the role of a loose cannon police detective and face off against criminal gangs in procedurally-generated levels.

Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice gets an official gameplay overview trailer
https://www.dsogaming.com/videotrailer-news/sekiro-shadows-die-twice-gets-an-official-gameplay-overview-trailer/
Activision and FromSoftware have released a brand new gameplay trailer for Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice. As its title suggests, this new trailer showcases some of the gameplay features that FromSoftware has implemented in this new third-person action adventure title.

New gameplay trailer released for Avalanche’s open world title, Generation Zero
https://www.dsogaming.com/videotrailer-news/new-gameplay-trailer-released-for-avalanches-open-world-title-generation-zero/
THQ Nordic has released a new gameplay trailer for Avalanche’s new title, Generation Zero; an explosive game of cat and mouse set in a vast open world. In this reimagining of 1980s Sweden, hostile machines have invaded the serene countryside, and players need to fight back while unravelling the mystery of what is really going on.

First screenshots from the rumoured Vampire: The Masquerade game from Paradox Interactive
https://www.dsogaming.com/screenshot-news/first-screenshots-from-the-rumoured-vampire-the-masquerade-game-from-paradox-interactive/
Paradox Interactive has released the first screenshots and artworks from what appears to be a new Vampire: The Masquerade game. Although we don’t know much, Paradox Interactive has launched an ARG and will reveal more details about its project on March 21st.