Ugh, Monday! Let's see if the news can make it a bit more bearable (at least for you, that don't have to make them :P)
SALES & DEALS
Steam's Top 10
- Grand Theft Auto V
- PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS
- Valve Index VR Kit
- Survivor Pass 4: Aftermath
- Oxygen Not Included
- NieR:Automata
- Fallout 4: Game of the Year Edition
- Valve Index Headset + Controllers
- Total War: THREE KINGDOMS
- The Elder Scrolls Online - Crown Packs
100 million people are playing Roblox every month
https://www.pcgamer.com/100-million-people-are-playing-roblox-every-month/
Roblox is a massively multiplayer online game and also a set of tools for making and sharing simple games, and within its demographic of young children it's more popular than pretty much anything else—maybe even Minecraft. According to the latest Roblox blog, it has 100 million active users every month. For comparison's sake, when Minecraft figures were last made public in March it had 91 million users (thanks for pointing that out, PCGamesN).
Alan Wake and For Honor are now available for free on Epic Games Store
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/alan-wake-and-for-honor-are-now-available-for-free-on-epic-games-store/
Epic Games is offering today two triple-A games for free. From now and until August 9th, PC gamers can download for free (and own them forever) both Alan Wake and For Honor. This is a pretty great deal so we strongly suggest getting them (obviously in case you don’t own them yet).
>> This week, the free game will be one, GNOG.
Grab Slay the Spire and FPS Squad for $12 in latest Humble Monthly Bundle
https://www.pcgamer.com/grab-slay-the-spire-and-multiplayer-fps-squad-for-dollar12-in-latest-humble-monthly-bundle/
Rogue-like deck builder Slay the Spire, one of the best games of the year so far, and Early Access multiplayer shooter Squad are the two early unlocks for the latest Humble Monthly Bundle, and you can grab them both right now for $12. Considering Slay the Spire's lowest-ever price is around $10 and Squad's is around $18, you're saving a pretty penny, here.
>> Here's the link to the Humble Monthly.
GOG's weekly sale brings up to 85% discounts on several games, including titles like Frostpunk or Everspace: https://www.gog.com/promo/20190805_weekly_sale
Steam has two daily deals, but only one is a legit deal:
- The legit daily deal is X-Morph: Defense (that has a demo), 70% off: https://store.steampowered.com/app/408410/XMorph_Defense/
- And the Early Access title Legion TD 2 is 50% off for the next 4 days: https://store.steampowered.com/app/469600/Legion_TD_2/
And at Fanatical, there's a whole lot new deals:
- The Star Deal is Learn Japanese To Survive! Katakana War, 86% off for the next 24 hours: https://www.fanatical.com/en/game/learn-japanese-to-survive-katakana-war
- Skullgirls is 90% off for the next 3 days: https://www.fanatical.com/en/game/skullgirls
- Redout: Enhanced Edition is 80% off for the next 3 days: https://www.fanatical.com/en/game/redout-enhanced-edition
- 2K Games has a summer sale with up to 91% discounts for the next 7 days: https://www.fanatical.com/en/publishers/2k-games
- Konami has also its games on sale, up to 75% off: https://www.fanatical.com/en/publishers/konami-digital-entertainment
- And lastly, there's a new Hidden Gems Pick & Mix build your own bundle, with 20 games to choose to make your own deal: https://www.fanatical.com/en/pick-and-mix/hidden-gems-pick-and-mix
SOFTWARE & DRIVERS
Tim Sweeney: Cloud saves are coming to more games next week, comments on forums & wishlists
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/tim-sweeney-cloud-saves-are-coming-to-more-games-next-week-comments-on-forums-wishlists/
Tim Sweeney, CEO of Epic Games, has shared on Twitter some new details about the Epic Games Store. According to Sweeney, the team will expand support for Cloud Saves soon, and will be making improvements to reduce duplicate account creation.
Automachef and Wonder Boy among four free games for Twitch Prime subscribers
https://www.pcgamer.com/automachef-and-wonder-boy-among-four-free-games-for-twitch-prime-subscribers/
Alongside some Madden NFL 20 goodies, Twitch Prime members are getting four games as part of their subscription this month, including recently-released automated cooking puzzler Automachef and shapeshifting Metroidvania Mable and the Wood.
Twitch Prime membership is automatically bundled with Amazon Prime, and if you've signed up you can grab the games here—scroll down to the bottom of that page. You can claim four in total, and the other two are platformer Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap, which is a remake of a 1989 Sega Master System game, and biking game Pumped BMX Pro.
>> The NFL thing is a free player for your team.
MODS/EMULATORS
Modders are working on high-polygon items/objects for Quake 2 RTX
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/modders-are-working-on-high-polygon-items-objects-for-quake-2-rtx/
Team Blur Games has released some high-polygon items and objects that can be used in most Quake 2 source ports, including Quake 2 RTX. These new 3D models aim to further improve the visuals of Quake 2, and they are a must-have for everyone.
As of right now, Team Blur Games has updated the 3D models for Armor Shard and StimPack. There are also some WIP models for Barrels and Key Pass.
>> If you're interested, head over here to get them.
Someone is working on a Jurassic Park VR Project that has a lot of potential
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/someone-is-working-on-a-jurassic-park-vr-project-that-has-a-lot-of-potential/
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again; we need more Jurassic Park games. And while we won’t be receiving any official game based on that franchise any time soon, there is a really promising fan VR project under development.
Polycount’s samroe3d is currently working on a Jurassic Park VR project that aims to recreate the iconic T-Rex encounter. The creator’s ultimate goal is to match the timings of events as closely as he can so that it can provide an authentic experience. Moreover, samroe3d plans to animate the T-Rex and make it so you can switch between perspectives of the main characters.
New video showcases the latest build of Digimon World Remake in Unreal Engine 4 [Fan Project]
https://www.dsogaming.com/videotrailer-news/new-video-showcases-the-latest-build-of-digimon-world-remake-in-unreal-engine-4-fan-project/
Back in 2018, we informed you about a Digimon World remake in Unreal Engine 4. Since then, Digicore has been working on this project, and has recently released a video showcasing its latest build.
Now the good news here is that Digicore has not received any C&D letter. As such, we can assume that this Digimon fan game is safe (at least for now). The bad news is that this project is far from being finished.
Grand Theft Auto 5 Marvel Thanos Endgame mod is now available for download to everyone
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/grand-theft-auto-5-marvel-thanos-endgame-mod-is-now-available-for-download-to-everyone/
Talented modder “JulioNIB” has released a brand new mod for Grand Theft Auto 5. This mod brings Marvel’s Thanos from Endgame to Rockstar’s open-world title. Also, and contrary some other mods from JulioNIB, this one is not behind a patreon wall, meaning that everyone can download it.
Similarly to his Iron Man and Hulk mods, this Thanos mod features a lot of unique controls and combat mechanics. For example, Thanos can power shoot, power wave, ground power wave and ground smassh with the Power stone. Thanos can also create a Portal with the Space stone, and throw meteors by combining the Space and Power stones.
Moreover, he can control mind and turn a victim into a bodyguard, slow down time, steal people souls, resurrect dead pedestrians use a telekinesis attack.
>> Is there anything he can't do? Find out downloading this mod from his Patreon page.
This mod for The Witcher 3 allows you to cast meteors, tornadoes, summon golems & more
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/this-mod-for-the-witcher-3-allows-you-to-cast-meteors-tornadoes-summon-golems-more/
Modder ‘menschfeind13’ released a pretty cool mod for The Witcher 3. The “Magic Spells for Signs” mod brings new magic abilities to The Witcher 3, allowing players to cast meteors and tornadoes, summon golems and more.
Going into more details, this mod brings new magic items that modify/replace signs abilities when equipped in quick and/or trophy slots. You can buy these items from ofieri and novigradian merchants. Not only that, but each of the items has unique descriptions to connect them with the game lore.
Some items are trophies and other are quickslot items. What this means is that you can combine them in order to have different effects to signs.
>> Get this mod from Nexus Mods.
First Dragon Ball Z mod released for Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, allows you to play as Krillin
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/first-dragon-ball-z-mod-released-for-sekiro-shadows-die-twice-allows-you-to-play-as-krillin/
Now here is a really cool mod for all Sekiro and DBZ fans out there. Modder ‘huckleberrypie’ has released the first Dragon Ball Z mod for Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, allowing players to play as Krillin. As with most player/character mods, though, this is a simply 3D model swapper and nothing more.
>> Early Yamcha could have been a better fit as he carried a sword. In any case, Nexus Mods is your place for this mod and the https://www.nexusmods.com/sekiro/mods/6" target="_blank">Sekiro Mod Engine required to run it.
Serious Duke 3D, Duke Nukem 3D remake in Serious Sam 3, is complete and available for download
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/serious-duke-3d-duke-nukem-3d-remake-in-serious-sam-3-is-complete-and-available-for-download/
Duke Nukem 3D fans, here is something special for you today. Back in May, we informed you about a Duke Nukem 3D remake in the Serious Sam 3 Engine. Titled Serious Duke 3D, this fan project aimed to remake the first five levels from Duke Nukem 3D’s first episode. And we are happy to report today that this project is now complete and available for download.
The modder has also added some modern elements to the mix, such as redesigned and expanded level areas, occasional enemy waves/arena fights and new weapons.
Serious Duke 3D also features redesigned enemy and weapon models from DNF with custom animations, as well as a selection of sounds and voice taken from several official Duke games.
>> Get this mod from Steam.
This Skyrim mimic mod has completely ruined chests
https://www.pcgamer.com/this-skyrim-mimic-mod-has-completely-ruined-chests/
Mimics are the worst, tricking oblivious adventurers into becoming a snack. This Skyrim mod appears to be based on the most grotesque of the lot of them: Dark Souls' mimics. There's not one part of them that isn't incredibly unsettling, but it's that horrible, diseased tongue that turns my stomach.
Skyrim modder Mihail created them for the original version of Skyrim, but they've recently been added to Skyrim Special Edition, letting you ruin your dungeon dives once again. You can download it here.
Other creatures from Mihail's menagerie include some lovely flying stingrays and this intimidating robot. It's big, it's angry, it breaths fire, and it's not half as scary as a mimic.
GAMING NEWS
Remedy lowers the PC requirements for Control
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/remedy-lowers-the-pc-requirements-for-control/
Remedy has just released the revised/final PC requirements for Control. What’s really interesting here is that the team has lowered both the recommended and the RTX requirements. Whether this is due to a better optimization (or just so that the game has lower PC specs) remains to be seen.
Official FIFA 20 PC Requirements Revealed
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/official-fifa-20-pc-requirements-revealed/
EA Sports has revealed the official PC requirements for FIFA 20. According to the specs, gamers will need an i3-2100 or a Phenom II X4 965 CPU with 8GB of RAM. Furthermore, EA Sports has listed NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 and the AMD Radeon HD 7850 graphics cards for the game’s minimum GPU requirements.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare PC will have uncapped framerates, FOV slider, advanced mouse settings & more
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-pc-will-have-uncapped-framerates-fov-slider-advanced-mouse-settings-more/
Beenox, the team that will be behind the PC version of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, has revealed some new details about it. According to the team, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare PC will have uncapped framerates, as well as a FOV slider.
New Cyberpunk 2077 details: New Game +, ending decisions, skills, relationships, loot & more
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/new-cyberpunk-2077-details-new-game-ending-decisions-skills-relationships-loot-more/
Polish Magazine PSX EXTREME has revealed some new interesting details about Cyberpunk 2077. According to the magazine, CD Projekt RED will include a “New Game +”. The Witcher 3 did not launch with this mode so it will be interesting to see whether Cyberpunk 2077 will support it from the get-go.
Zachtronics’ upcoming game is called Eliza
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/zachtronics-upcoming-game-is-called-eliza/
Eliza is a visual novel about an AI counseling program, the people who develop it, and the people who use it. Zachtronics are the developers of Infinifactory, Opus Magnum, Exapunks and more.
Epic’s Tim Sweeney on Unreal Tournament: “we don’t know how to “finish” UT, it hadn’t found its essence”
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/epics-tim-sweeney-on-unreal-tournament-we-dont-know-how-to-finish-ut/
As we all know, Epic Games was working on an experimental version of Unreal Tournament for the PC. That experiment involved the entire UT community as the game was developed with their feedback. However, and in order to develop Fortnite Battle Royale, Epic Games decided to “borrow” the core team of UT. As such, its development was ceased and Tim Sweeney has finally commented on whether we’ll ever see a finished version of it.
New Guilty Gear and The King of Fighters XV have been officially announced
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/new-guilty-gear-and-the-king-of-fighters-xv-have-been-officially-announced/
SNK and Arc System Works have officially announced The King of Fighters XV and the next part in the Guilty Gear series. In order to celebrate these announcements, the teams have released two teaser trailers that you can find below.
Stay in the Light patch 1.2 improves ray tracing and AI, adds new & refined environments
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/stay-in-the-light-patch-1-2-improves-ray-tracing-and-ai-adds-new-refined-environments/
While it’s not a triple-A games, Stay in the Light is the first game that requires a Ray Tracing graphics card. Sunside Games, developers of this game, has recently released a new patch for it that – among other things – improves its Ray Tracing effects.
Here are 20 minutes of gameplay footage from Mount and Blade II: Bannerlord
https://www.dsogaming.com/videotrailer-news/here-are-20-minutes-of-gameplay-footage-from-mount-and-blade-ii-bannerlord/
Mount and Blade II: Bannerlord has been in development for ages now. To be honest I was never interested in this game since I found the first one mediocre at best. Bannerload looks better, that’s for sure, but still far from something interesting, at least for me.
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