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SALES & DEALS

DSOGaming Grand Giveaway – More than 1000 keys available for the closed beta of Shadow Arena
https://www.dsogaming.com/editorial/dsogaming-grand-giveaway-more-than-1000-keys-available-for-the-closed-beta-of-shadow-arena/
The closed beta phase for Shadow Arena will begin in a few days, and we’ve got more than 1000 keys to give away. Contrary to our previous giveaways, in this one you are guaranteed a key once you enter your email in the following form (read the update at the end of the article).
>> This contest opened Saturday but there's no sign of it being closed, so it's worth giving it a chance if you're interested.

Celebrate the Sonic the Hedgehog movie's release with up to 75% off the games on Steam
https://www.pcgamer.com/celebrate-the-sonic-the-hedgehog-movies-release-with-up-to-75-off-the-games-on-steam/
It's February 14, which is a very special day. It's a day for celebration and for love, for not taking those you adore for granted and cherishing them. That's right, it's the day the Sonic the Hedgehog movie is finally out.
To celebrate, Sega has put every Sonic game available on Steam on a deep discount. Now, I'm a massive Sonic fan and would just tell you they're all great and to buy them all (which you can with the Ultimate Bundle for £45), but there are still a few standout games here.
>> The sale will last until the 21st. But that's not the only sale at Steam right now:

• The First Tree is the daily deal, 90% off: https://store.steampowered.com/app/555150/The_First_Tree/
• And the Early Access title Barotrauma is 34% off until the 27th: https://store.steampowered.com/app/602960/Barotrauma/

GOG starts the week with two weekly sales:

• The regular weekly sale is full of action arcade games up to 85% off: https://www.gog.com/promo/20200217_weekly_sale
• And Bethesda has its games on sale. From The Elder Scrolls games to Wolfenstein or Dishonored, they're up to 75% off: https://www.gog.com/promo/bethesda_publisher_sale

On the Humble Store there are two new sales:

• There's a VR Sale with up to 75% discounts for the next 3 days: https://www.humblebundle.com/store/promo/vr-sale/
• And the Outer Worlds is 25% off for the next 5 days. The key is for the Epic Store: https://www.humblebundle.com/store/the-outer-worlds

And Fanatical has launched its Bundle Blast 2020, with lots of bundles available for us. Also, they're giving away bundles in a new contest. Check it out: fanatical.com

SOFTWARE & DRIVERS

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MODS/EMULATORS

New version of Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition released, adds soft shadows, self shadows, and more
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/new-version-of-silent-hill-2-enhanced-edition-released-adds-soft-shadows-self-shadows-and-more/
The team behind the unofficial Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition project has released a brand new version of it. This new version adds support for soft shadows, self shadows, increases blood, and improves the Fog effects.
Furthermore, this new version increases draw distance in certain areas to hide the environment loading in. It also improves storage support, increases the Noise Effects resolution, and brings some lighting improvements. For example, it fixes an issue where some light sources would not properly brighten and darken James.
Moreover, Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition now has a Fog Fix option that makes the game’s fog closer resemble the PlayStation 2’s version. It also increases the camera speed movement to match the PlayStation 2’s version.
>> Available from its official website.

Lost Souls V2.0 is an overhaul mod for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Shadow of Chernobyl, available now for download
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/lost-souls-v2-0-is-an-overhaul-mod-for-s-t-a-l-k-e-r-shadow-of-chernobyl-available-now-for-download/
DimitriShumski has released a brand new version of his Lost Souls overhaul mod for the first STALKER game, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Shadow of Chernobyl. Lost Souls Version 2.0 aims to improve the game visually and also make it slightly more hardcore. However, the mod also tries to keep the essential STALKER experience intact.
Going into more details, version 2.0 adds a new Main Menu Background and Options Tab. It also brings sharper HD Textures for Structures, Vehicles, Props and Decals, as well as sharper HD Textures for All Nature with an enhanced Autumn Feeling. Furthermore, players will find new skies and lightning, as well as slightly improved weather effects.
Furthermore, there are new Textures for all guns (OWR3 Mod), HD NPC Models, and sharper and more detailed textures for all mutants. A more powerful flashlight is also present, alongside light HUD with new visuals.
>> You can get it from ModDB.

Unreal Engine 4-powered Super Mario Bros FPS tech demo is almost complete, new gameplay footage
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/unreal-engine-4-powered-super-mario-bros-fps-tech-demo-is-almost-complete-new-gameplay-footage/
Super Mario Bros fans, here is something really special for you today. Sean Noonan has been working on a first-person tech demo of Super Mario Bros in Unreal Engine 4. This project is almost complete and Noonan plans to release it to the public soon.
In order to celebrate this, Noonan released a brand new gameplay trailer that you can find below. Moreover, GmanLives has shared a video showing 7 minutes of gameplay footage from it.

Aliens Eradication is a must-have total conversion mod of Doom 2 for all Aliens fans
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/aliens-eradication-is-a-must-have-total-conversion-mod-of-doom-2-for-all-aliens-fans/
Aliens fans, here is a must-have mod for you. Payload4367 has released a new beta build of Aliens Eradication. Aliens Eradication is a total conversion mod of Doom 2 that is based on Alien Trilogy and looks retro-cool.
The final version of this mod aims to feature seven maps. Moreover, the modder may add multiplayer functionalities to it at a later date. For now, the modder focuses on a solid single-player experience.
>> This mod is available from ModDB.

GAMING NEWS

Dreams’ Creative Director: It would be great to see Dreams on PC, but it’s not in development right now
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/dreams-creative-director-it-would-be-great-to-see-dreams-on-pc-but-its-not-in-development-right-now/
Back in January 2019, Eurogamer’s Tom Phillips hinted at Dreams coming to the PC. And while it is possible, the creative director of Dreams, Mark Healey, confirmed that the game is not currently under development for the PC.

PUBG Update 6.2 is now available, adds classic Team Deathmatch, full patch notes revealed
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/pubg-update-6-2-is-now-available-adds-classic-team-deathmatch-full-patch-notes-revealed/
PUBG Corporation has released a brand new update for PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds. This patch adds a brand new way to experience PUBG – Arcade Mode. Through Arcade mode, players will be able to enjoy new ways to play the game outside of the traditional Battle Royale format.

State of Decay 2: Juggernaut Edition is coming to Steam on March 13th
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/state-of-decay-2-juggernaut-edition-is-coming-to-steam-on-march-13th/
State of Decay 2 has been exclusive on the Microsoft Store for almost two years now. That time is almost over, as it should, since an improved edition of the game will be made available through Steam on March 13th.

Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous reaches $1 million on Kickstarter, The Wonderful 101: Remastered surpasses $1.5 million
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/pathfinder-wrath-of-the-righteous-reaches-1-million-on-kickstarter-the-wonderful-101-remastered-surpasses-1-5-million/
Owlcat Games has announced that their current Kickstarter campaign for Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous has reached $1 million after only eight days. Similarly, PlatinumGames has announced that The Wonderful 101: Remastered has surpassed $1.5 million.

Bleeding Edge Closed Beta details and new gameplay footage
https://www.dsogaming.com/videotrailer-news/bleeding-edge-closed-beta-details-and-new-gameplay-footage/
Bleeding Edge is the upcoming 4v4 team brawler from Ninja Theory. This game looks very different from all the others before, especially Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice. If you are a fan of that game there is no need to worry, because the studio is already working on a sequel.

Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem is perhaps the best looking action RPG, 4K Screenshots Gallery
https://www.dsogaming.com/screenshot-news/wolcen-lords-of-mayhem-is-perhaps-the-best-looking-action-rpg-4k-screenshots-gallery/
Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem is a new action RPG that fully released on the PC a few days ago. Powered by CRYENGINE, this indie game pushes some of the best graphics we’ve seen in an action RPG. In fact, the game can – at some times – look as good as the pre-release footage of Diablo 4.

Rainbow Six Siege: Operation Void Edge Operators gameplay, gadgets and starter tips
https://www.dsogaming.com/videotrailer-news/rainbow-six-siege-operation-void-edge-operators-gameplay-gadgets-and-starter-tips/
This is the Year 5 for Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege, which is probably the most popular online title from Ubisoft. Operation Void Edge comes with two new Operators, a map rework and numerous gameplay updates.

StarCraft Ghost Dev Kit leaked online and here are 7 minutes of gameplay footage from it
https://www.dsogaming.com/videotrailer-news/starcraft-ghost-dev-kit-leaked-online-and-here-are-7-minutes-of-gameplay-footage-from-it/
StarCraft Ghost is a game that a lot of Blizzard fans would love to play. This was a third-person stealth-action game for Xbox, Playstation 2 and PC, and looked kind of cool. And, thankfully, we can now take a look at a build prior to its cancellation.

DOOM Eternal ‘What is DOOM Eternal?’ trailer
https://www.dsogaming.com/videotrailer-news/doom-eternal-what-is-doom-eternal-trailer/
Bethesda released a new unlisted trailer for the upcoming first-person shooter DOOM Eternal. Basically the trailer explains what the game is all about, meaning ripping and tearing…until it is done.