Carzy Zarx’s PC Gaming Emporium - Catch Up on All the Latest PC Gaming Related News

[JEMC]

It's Wednesday and these are the news:

SALES & DEALS

Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order has more than 10 million unique players
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/star-wars-jedi-fallen-order-has-more-than-10-million-unique-players/
Electronic Arts has announced that Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order has more than 10 million unique players on all platforms. Do note that the number of unique players does not equal with the number of sales. So yeah, the game did not sell 10 million units (in case you’re wondering).
Furthermore, EA has also revealed that FIFA 20 has more than 25 million unique players to date. Not only that, but in every quarter of fiscal 2020, monthly average players in The Sims 4 were higher than the comparable period in the prior year.

Call of Duty: Warzone has over 60 million players worldwide on all platforms
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/call-of-duty-warzone-has-over-60-million-players-worldwide-on-all-platforms/
Activision has announced that Call of Duty: Warzone has over 60 million players worldwide on all platforms. That’s almost two months since the game’s release. In addition, the publisher claimed that it will keep supporting Warzone even when newer Call of Duty games come out.
It’s worth noting that Call of Duty: Warzone has increased its player base by 10 million gamers in a month. In its first month, Warzone had over 50 million players worldwide. So yeah, the game’s growth has slowed down.

Evil Genius is free to own for a limited time
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/evil-genius-is-free-to-own-for-a-limited-time/
Rebellion has announced that the first Evil Genius game is free to own. Unfortunately, Rebellion has not revealed when this free giveaway will end. However, we do know that this free offer is for a limited time.
To claim your free Steam copy of the original Evil Genius, all you have to do is click this link. Alternatively, you can enter http://reb.to/EvilGenius into your browser and follow the instructions.
>> Both links end at the same place, and you'll need a Rebellion account to claim the game.

GOG has three new deals:

• The first one is the new Midweek Sale, "Games for a one*night Stand", with up to 90% discounts during the next 3 days: https://www.gog.com/promo/20200506_midweek_sale
• To celebrate the launch of Close to the Sun on the store, both this game and Deliver us the Moon are 25% off until May 12: https://www.gog.com/news/release_close_to_the_sun
• And Wintermoor Tactics Club has also released on the store, and will be 10% off until May 19: https://www.gog.com/game/wintermoor_tactics_club

Steam has several new deals:

• For the 17th anniversary of EVE, the EVE Online: Starter Pack is free for the next 24 hours: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1308110/EVE_Online_Starter_Pack__17_Birthday_Celebration/
• The Hong Kong Massacre is 55% off until May 11: https://store.steampowered.com/app/741510/The_Hong_Kong_Massacre/
• And these are the two (so far) Midweek Madness deals:
  • The Naruto franchise is between 50 and 81% off until the 7th: https://store.steampowered.com/sale/narutofranchise/
  • Publisher Good Shepherd has put its games up to 90% off until May 8: https://store.steampowered.com/sale/good_shepherd/
  • And Destiny 2 has its expansions on sale until May 12. They're 40% off each one or 33% off the pack with both of them: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1085660/Destiny_2/

There's a new Humble Bundle with classic Sierra games to grab for the next 13 days: https://www.humblebundle.com/games/sierra-the-3rd

Fanatical has four new deals:

• Borderlands 3 - Super Deluxe Edition (for Steam) is 55% off for the next 48 hours: https://www.fanatical.com/en/game/borderlands-3-super-deluxe-edition
• The former is part of a 2K sale, with up to 81% discounts for the next 7 days: https://www.fanatical.com/en/publishers/2k-games
• THQ Nordic has its games up to 80% off for 6 days: https://www.fanatical.com/en/publishers/thq-nordic
• And Team 17 also has its games on sale, up to 90% off during 12 days: https://www.fanatical.com/en/publishers/team17-digital-ltd

SOFTWARE & DRIVERS

-empty-

MODS/EMULATORS

This mod allows you deform in real-time the maps/levels of classic Doom games
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/this-mod-allows-you-deform-in-real-time-the-maps-levels-of-classic-doom-games/
Sunbeam has released a pretty cool mod for the classic Doom games. This mod allows you deform in real-time the maps/levels of classic Doom. As such, you can basically transform some of the maps in order to give the game a longer longevity (without even downloading new maps).
According to the modder, there are three main ways via which you can deform the levels. These three was are: Trapezoid, Wave and Swirl. The modder has added options for these three deformation ways, meaning that you can deform the levels while playing them. However, you can deform a level only one time. In order to re-deform it, you’ll have to reload the map/level.
>> Sorry if it's not the deformation you were expecting, but if you still want to give it a go, you can download it from Mediafire.

These mods bring Final Fantasy 7 Remake’s Sephiroth, Aerith & Tifa to Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/these-mods-bring-final-fantasy-7-remakes-sephiroth-aerith-tifa-to-sekiro-shadows-die-twice/
Last month, we informed you about two mods that allowed you to play as Cloud and Jessie from Final Fantasy 7 Remake in Sekiro. And today, we are happy to report that there are three additional character swap mods for FromSoftware’s action adventure game.
As the title suggests, these three mods bring Sephiroth, Aerith and Tifa to Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice. These three characters were exported from Final Fantasy 7 Remake by dddkhakha1 and RisingAlyx. Then, Victor_Gopher and Forsakensilver brought the models to Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice.
The Sephiroth mod replaces Genichiro’s model. On the other hand, the Aerith mod replaces Emma’s model. Lastly, Tifa’s mod replaces the character that players use.
Do note that there are some minor issues with these mods. For instance, Tifa’s elbow, calf and shoulder look a bit weird. Moreover, her shirt does not appear to have proper physics. Also, Sephiroth’s weapon appears twice in some cut scenes.

First Nude Mods released for Trials of Mana, completely stripping Angela and Riesz
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/first-nude-mods-released-for-trials-of-mana-completely-stripping-angela-and-riesz/
Well, we all knew this was going to happen, right? The first nude mods for Square Enix’s latest RPG, Trials of Mana, are now available for download. These two nude mods completely strip Angela and Riesz.
Now as always, we won’t allow direct links to these mods. However, it’s really easy to find them. Moreover, you can find a “blue-ish” artistic take on the Angela NudeMOD by oscateexor that is currently present on NexusMods.
Unfortunately, these mods are not “perfect” yet. For instance, there aren’t any boob physics yet. As such, both Angela and Riesz feel too robotic with these mods. Still, I’m certain that newer versions of these nude mods will add soft body breast physics.
Lastly, there is also a nude mod for Harpy. However, that mod is still in an early development stage and introduces very polygonal boobs. I mean, it would be cool in a retro game like the first Tomb Raider, however, it does not look great in Trials of Mana.

GAMING NEWS

Red Dead Redemption 2 May 4th Update released, brings numerous PC improvements & bug fixes
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/red-dead-redemption-2-may-4th-update-released-brings-numerous-pc-improvements-bug-fixes/
Rockstar has released a brand new update for the PC version of Red Dead Redemption 2. According to the release notes, the May 4th Update brings numerous improvements and bug fixes.
Going into more details, this new patch improves texture rendering at the Medium and High quality settings. It also increases the maximum range of the TAA Sharpening graphics setting.

Halo 2: Anniversary is officially coming to the PC on May 12th
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/halo-2-anniversary-is-officially-coming-to-the-pc-on-may-12th/
Microsoft and 343 Industries have announced that Halo 2: Anniversary is coming to the PC on May 12th. As with previous Halo games, Halo 2: Anniversary will be a part of the Halo: The Master Chief Collection.

The first major update for Rune 2, Lazarus Update 1.1, is now available for download
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/the-first-major-update-for-rune-2-lazarus-update-1-1-is-now-available-for-download/
Ragnarok Game has announced that the first major update for Rune 2, Lazarus Update 1.1, is now available for download. In order to celebrate this announcement, the team has also released a new trailer that you can find below.

NASCAR Heat 5 is coming to the PC on July 10th + Official PC System Requirements
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/nascar-heat-5-is-coming-to-the-pc-on-july-10th-official-pc-system-requirements/
704 Games Company has announced that NASCAR Heat 5 will release on the PC on July 10th. Moreover, the publisher has unveiled the official PC system requirements for this latest NASCAR game.

Ghostrunner demo is now available on Steam until May 13th
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/ghostrunner-demo-is-now-available-on-steam-until-may-13th/
Publisher All in! Games has announced that a demo for Ghostrunner is now available on Steam. This demo will be available until May 13th. Moreover, the publisher released a new CGI trailer teasing the mysterious plot and showing off the Killing Blink ability.