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SALES & DEALS

Resident Evil 2 Remake has sold over 5 million copies worldwide
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/resident-evil-2-remake-has-sold-over-5-million-copies-worldwide/
Capcom has announced that Resident Evil 2 Remake has sold over 5 million copies worldwide on all platforms. Moreover, the game was honored with Ultimate Game of the Year in the U.K. Golden Joystick Awards 2019—the highest prize awarded to games released in the current year.
>> The remake has officially outsold the original game.

GOG Winter Sale 2019 is a go, Wasteland 2 Director’s Cut available for free for the next 48 hours
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/gog-winter-sale-2019-is-a-go-wasteland-2-directors-cut-available-for-free-for-the-next-48-hours/
GOG.com has announced that the Winter Sale 2019 has begun. Over the course of the next three weeks, PC gamers will find a lot of games at great discounts. Not only that, but the team is currently offering for free the Director’s Cut version of Wasteland 2.
The Winter Sale 2019 kicks off with more than 2500 offers. For comparison purposes, GOG had 1900 offers/deals in 2018. PC gamers can now find Hellblade with a 66% discount and A Plague Tale Innocence with a 50% discount. Greedfall is also available with a 25% discount, as is Outward with a 60% discount.
By popular demand, GOG.COM is also bringing back the GOG Connect feature. This feature allows you to claim DRM-free copies of selected games that you already own on Steam. The first wave of games includes DUSK, Age of Wonders: Planetfall, Through the Ages, and Galaxy Trucker.
>> It will last until January 2nd, 2020, at 2PM UTC.

Steam has a new daily deal and four Midweek Madness deals:

• The daily deal is Hurtworld, 65% off: https://store.steampowered.com/app/393420/Hurtworld/
• And these are the Midweek Madness deals:
  • Insurgency: Sandstorm is free to try for the next 6 days and 50% off until January 2nd: https://store.steampowered.com/app/581320/Insurgency_Sandstorm/
  • Europa Universalis IV is 75% off: https://store.steampowered.com/app/236850/Europa_Universalis_IV/
  • The The Banner Saga is up to 80% off: https://store.steampowered.com/sale/thebannersagafranchise/
  • And the Dragon Ball franchise is also on sale, up to 80% off: https://store.steampowered.com/sale/dragonballfranchise/

On Humble Bundle/Store there are two new sales:

• The new Humble Paradox Management Bundle will be available for 13 days: https://www.humblebundle.com/games/paradox-management
• And at the Store, Tekken 7 is the new Flash Deal, up to 75% off for the next 2 days: https://www.humblebundle.com/store/promo/tekken-7-flash-deal/

Fanatical has several new sales:

• The new Star Deal is Iconoclasts, 66% off for the next 48 hours: https://www.fanatical.com/en/game/iconoclasts
• Fanatical's Winter Sale has started! check out the store for more than 1,200 deals with up to 90% discounts.
• And Fanatical also has a Winter Wonderland Contest with the chance to win lots of goodies. Check it out on the blog page

SOFTWARE & DRIVERS

NVIDIA GeForce 441.66 WHQL released, optimized for MechWarrior 5 & Detroit: Become Human
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/nvidia-geforce-441-66-whql-released-optimized-for-mechwarrior-5-detroit-become-human/
NVIDIA has released a brand new driver for its graphics cards. According to the release notes, the NVIDIA GeForce 441.66 WHQL driver provides the latest performance optimizations, profiles, and bug fixes for MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries. Furthermore, this driver also provides optimal support for Detroit: Become Human.
NVIDIA has also added support for two new G-SYNC compatible displays, increasing the list of G-SYNC Compatible displays to over 60. These two new monitors are the MSI MAG251RX and the ViewSonic XG270.
It’s also worth noting that this driver addresses some stuttering issues in Forza Motorsport 7. It also resolves some framerate issues in Fallout 76 with G-SYNC monitors.
>> Available from here:

AMD Radeon Software Adrenalin 2020 Edition 19.12.2 driver is now available for download
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/amd-radeon-software-adrenalin-2020-edition-19-12-2-driver-is-now-available-for-download/
AMD has released a major new driver for its graphics cards. The AMD Radeon Software Adrenalin 2020 Edition 19.12.2 driver brings an average of 12% performance improvement in select titles. Moreover, it provides optimal gaming experience for Detroit: Become Human.
Furthermore, this driver a brand new, modern, accessible and powerful gaming application, the Radeon Software. It also adds Integer scaling support, Radeon Boost, and Radeon Image Sharpening for all DX11 games.
Naturally, this driver also brings a number of bug fixes. For instance, it fixes the loss of display or video signal during gameplay on the Radeon RX 5700 series. It also addresses the Out of Video Memory error that could appear on some Radeon R9 200/300 series graphics products when playing Fortnite with DirectX 12 API enabled.
>> Available from here.

MODS/EMULATORS

First version of RedM, multiplayer modification framework, for Red Dead Redemption 2 released
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/fist-version-of-redm-multiplayer-modification-framework-for-red-dead-redemption-2-released/
The team behind the FiveM mod for Grand Theft Auto 5 has released the first version of RedM for Red Dead Redemption 2. RedM is a multiplayer modification framework that will provide many tools to personalize your server’s gameplay experience.
By using RedM, players will be able to create advanced features, and make whatever they wish; roleplay, drifting, racing, deathmatch, or entirely unique experiences.
>> You can get it from its official website:

GAMING NEWS

Predator: Hunting Grounds is officially coming to the PC in April 2020
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/predator-hunting-grounds-is-officially-coming-to-the-pc-in-april-2020/
Sony Online Entertainment has officially announced that Predator: Hunting Grounds will be coming to the PC on April 24th, 2020. The game will come simultaneously on both PS4 and PC, something that will definitely please all PC Predator fans.

Here is your first look at PlatinumGames’ new game, BABYLON’S FALL, officially confirmed for the PC
https://www.dsogaming.com/videotrailer-news/here-is-your-first-look-at-platinumgames-new-game-babylons-fall-officially-confirmed-for-the-pc/
Square Enix has unveiled a teaser trailer for BABYLON’S FALL, a brand-new game from PlatinumGames. As the press release reads, the new teaser trailer gives viewers an early look at the game’s fluid, action gameplay. It also showcases the striking art style delivered by the original “Brushwork Filter”.

Kalypso Media is working on a next-gen Commandos game
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/kalypso-media-is-working-on-a-next-gen-commandos-game/
Kalypso Media has today announced the formation of a brand-new game development studio, explicitly tasked with the production of a next-generation entry in the Commandos strategy series. Based in the Greater Frankfurt area, the new as-yet-unnamed studio’s first appointment is industry veteran Jürgen Reußwig, former Studio manager at Sunflowers and Managing Director of Games Distillery, who takes up the position of Studio Director.

The Division 2 Title Update 6.1 available for download, adds Hardcore Mode, full patch notes
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/the-division-2-title-update-6-1-available-for-download-adds-hardcore-mode-full-patch-notes/
Ubisoft has released a brand new major update for Tom Clancy’s The Division 2. According to the team, Title Update 6.1 adds a Hardcore Mode to the game. This basically means that in this mode, players will have one life, no respawns, and their progress will be wiped upon death.

Streets of Rage 4 gets a new gameplay trailer, focusing on Adam Hunter
https://www.dsogaming.com/videotrailer-news/streets-of-rage-4-gets-a-new-gameplay-trailer-focusing-on-adam-hunter/
DotEmu has released a brand new gameplay trailer for Streets of Rage 4. Streets of Rage 4 is the latest part in the iconic 2D beat ’em up series, and this latest trailer focuses on a new character, Adam Hunter.

Here are the official PC system requirements for Detroit: Become Human
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/here-are-the-official-pc-system-requirements-for-detroit-become-human/
Quantic Dream has revealed the official PC system requirements for Detroit: Become Human. According to the specs, PC gamers will at least need an Intel Core i7-3770 or an AMD FX-8350 with 8GB of RAM. The team also lists the NVIDIA GeForce GTX780 and AMD Radeon HD7950 as its minimum GPU requirements.

Fallout 76 Update 1.31 is 3GB in size and available for download, full patch notes revealed
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/fallout-76-update-1-31-is-3gb-in-size-and-available-for-download-full-patch-notes-revealed/
Bethesda has announced that a brand new update is now available for Fallout 76. Update 1.31 is 3GB in size and adds a holiday event. Moreover, it unlocks a free Santatron Collectron Station in the Atomic Shop until December 31st.

Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order December 11th Update will add a Photo Mode, full patch notes
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/star-wars-jedi-fallen-order-december-11th-update-will-add-a-photo-mode-full-patch-notes/
Respawn has announced that a new major update for Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order will come out later today. According to the developers, the December 11th Update will add a Photo Mode to the game. Moreover, it will implement a toggle that will allow you to remove a specific part of Cal’s lightsaber from within the customization menu.