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It's time for the Friday news, full of articles about yesterday's Microsoft event:

SALES & DEALS

The Final Destination-like puzzle game Death Coming is free on the Epic Store
https://www.pcgamer.com/the-final-destination-like-puzzle-game-death-coming-is-free-on-the-epic-store/
Death Coming is a non-linear puzzle game in which you, as a sort of mid-level assistant manager of death, must harvest the souls of humans by killing them in strange, Final Destination-style "accidents." It's also free for the week on the Epic Games Store.
>> Epic hasn't revealed which game they'll offer free next week.

The Humble Store has started its Spring Sale, with lots of great discounts until May 21. Also there's a new Humble Bundle: the Asmodee Digital Play with Friends Bundle, with 24 games and DLCs during 13 days: https://www.humblebundle.com/games/asmodee-play-with-friends

Fanatical's new Star Deal is Project CARS 2 - Deluxe Edition, 85% off for the next 48 hours: https://www.fanatical.com/en/game/project-cars-2-deluxe-edition-game

SOFTWARE & DRIVERS

Try turning off Windows 10's Game Mode if your games are stuttering or freezing
https://www.pcgamer.com/try-turning-off-windows-10s-game-mode-if-your-games-are-stuttering-or-freezing/
Back in 2017, Microsoft introduced a "performance-boosting" Game Mode with its Creators update for Windows 10. Now three years later, there is a growing number of users who say they are experiencing performance issues, not boosts, with Game Mode enabled.
As pointed out by Guru3D (via TechRadar), this is affecting several games, including Call of Duty: Warzone and League of Legends, according to various complaints. Game freezes and stuttering appear to be the main symptoms of whatever is going on.
Some users think this might be the root cause of issues that were previously attributed to GPU drivers for AMD's Radeon RX 5000 series.
"I built a new PC last year and I've been brutalized by the 5700 XT drivers ever since, or so I thought. Windows added a 'Game Mode' apparently, on by default, in some update, and after I disabled it tonight the difference is night and day. The CRAZY intermittent stutters are TOTALLY gone in my testing. I don't know if this is an established fix that many have tried but I figured I'd put it out there for anyone who doesn't know yet," a user wrote on Reddit.
Other people have chimed in saying they're experiencing similar issues, and that disabling Game Mode did the trick. In addition, an AMD engineer said they plan on investigating the situation.

MODS/EMULATORS

Doom Eternal Gameplay Overhaul Mod increases ammo capacity, improves double jump & more
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/doom-eternal-gameplay-overhaul-mod-increases-ammo-capacity-improves-double-jump-more/
A lot of gamers hated Doom Eternal due to its limited ammo capacity. id Software has decided to alter the gameplay so that players could use a wide range of weapons, as well as the chainsaw so they could refill their ammo. Thankfully for those people, though, there is a gameplay overhaul mod that you can download and bring the game closer to Doom 2016.
Created by modder ‘gladias9’, this gameplay overhaul mod brings a collection of tweaks. Most importantly, this mod increases the ammo capacity upgrades by roughly 50%. This basically means that you can now have more ammo to shoot demons instead of looting enemies.
In addition, this mod increases the height of double jump. This is a major gameplay tweak as it will allow you to traverse the levels with ease.
Furthermore, this mod reduces the cost of weapon upgrades. As such, players can unlock skills quicker so they can experiment with them in the sandbox.
>> You can get it from Nexus Mods.

The Witcher 3 Redux Version 2.6 released, brings numerous gameplay tweaks and improvements
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/the-witcher-3-redux-version-2-6-released-brings-numerous-gameplay-tweaks-and-improvements/
Modder ‘Aleks Vuckovic’ has released a brand new version of The Witcher 3 Redux. According to the release notes, Version 2.6 adds a new critical effect, Drain. Drain is basically the magic equivalent of Fatigue. This means that Drain is caused by critical effects such as Hypnosis or attacks from wraiths, and lowers Geralt’s Sign Intensity each time it is applied.
Version 2.6 also re-designs Yrden Skill “Supercharged Glyphs”, Leshen Decoction and Noonwraith Decoction. It also reworks the Burning Critical Effect, and increases Yrden slowdown cap from 45% to 50%. Furthermore, it lowers Grandmaster Griffin Gear 6/6 Sign Intensity Bonus from 100% to 50% and removes 20% damage reduction.
>> Available from Nexus Mods. By the way, the article also mentions another overhaul mod that... well, basically changes everything.

GAMING NEWS

Codemasters officially reveals Dirt 5, coming to the PC in October 2020
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/codemasters-officially-reveals-dirt-5-coming-to-the-pc-in-october-2020/
Codemasters has officially announced the next part in its Dirt series, Dirt 5. In order to celebrate this announcement, the team has released the game’s debut in-engine trailer that you can find below.

New in-engine trailer released for Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2
https://www.dsogaming.com/videotrailer-news/new-in-engine-trailer-released-for-vampire-the-masquerade-bloodlines-2/
It’s been a while since our last look on Vampire: The Masquerade -- Bloodlines 2, don’t you agree? Well, good news everyone as Paradox Interactive has released a brand new in-engine trailer for it.

Assassin’s Creed: Valhalla – First In-Game Trailer Released
https://www.dsogaming.com/videotrailer-news/assassins-creed-valhalla-first-in-game-trailer-released/
Ubisoft has just released the first in-game teaser trailer for Assassin’s Creed: Valhalla. According to Ubisoft and Microsoft, these are the graphics you can expect from this latest Assassin’s Creed game.
>> I thought this was supposed to be a gameplay trailer. I was beyond disappointed.

SEGA officially announces Yakuza: Like a Dragon for the PC, releases new cinematic trailer
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/sega-officially-announces-yakuza-like-a-dragon-for-the-pc-releases-new-cinematic-trailer/
A few days ago, we informed you about the possibility of Yakuza: Like a Dragon coming to the PC. And today it’s official. SEGA has confirmed that Yakuza: Like a Dragon will be coming to Windows 10. Moreover, the publisher released a new cinematic trailer that you can find below.

First screenshots, details and trailer for new psychological horror game, The Medium
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/first-screenshots-details-and-trailer-for-new-psychological-horror-game-the-medium/
Bloober Team today announced its largest and most ambitious project to date -- The Medium. The Medium is a tension-fueled, psychological horror game that focuses on a central motif: how your perspective changes your perception.

First in-engine trailer released for Madden NFL 21
https://www.dsogaming.com/videotrailer-news/first-in-engine-trailer-released-for-madden-nfl-21/
Electronic Arts has released the first in-engine trailer for Madden NFL 21. This trailer is basically a teaser trailer as it only features one scene from Madden NFL 21. Still, it will give you a small idea of what you can expect from it (when it comes to its graphics).

After almost three years, Ebb Software releases new stunning in-engine trailer for SCORN
https://www.dsogaming.com/videotrailer-news/after-almost-two-years-ebb-software-releases-new-stunning-in-engine-trailer-of-scorn/
Our last look on SCORN was back in August 2017. SCORN is a first-person horror game that uses Unreal Engine 4 and looked quite interesting. However, and after delaying the game, Ebb Software went radio silent. Thankfully, though, this game is still in development. During the Inside Xbox event, Ebb Software released a brand new in-engine trailer for it.

Second Extinction is a co-op FPS in which you fight dinosaurs, first screenshots & PC requirements
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/second-extinction-is-a-co-op-fps-in-which-you-fight-dinosaurs-first-screenshots-pc-requirements/
Systemic Reaction, an Avalanche Studios group has announced a new first-person shooter, Second Extinction. In this co-op shooter, players will team up with up to two other resistance fighters to take Earth back in short but intense combat operations. Oh, and you’ll be also fighting mutated dinosaurs.

Bandai Namco reveals a new action RPG, SCARLET NEXUS
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/bandai-namco-reveals-a-new-action-rpg-scarlet-nexus/
Bandai Namco has revealed a new single-player action RPG, SCARLET NEXUS. SCARLET NEXUS feels like a mix between Devil May Cry and Code Vein. In order to celebrate this new IP, the publisher has released a debut trailer that you can find below.

Bright Memory Infinite gets a brand new gameplay trailer
https://www.dsogaming.com/videotrailer-news/bright-memory-infinite-gets-a-brand-new-gameplay-trailer/
FYQD Personal Studio has released a new gameplay trailer for Bright Memory Infinite. Microsoft showed this trailer during the Inside Xbox event and… well… it was the only “proper” gameplay trailer that was present in it.

Chorus is a new space combat shooter, coming to the PC in 2021
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/chorus-is-a-new-space-combat-shooter-coming-to-the-pc-in-2021/
Deep Silver together with developer Deep Silver FISHLABS has announced Chorus. Chorus is a dark space-combat shooter that will be coming to the PC in 2021. In order to celebrate this announcement, the publisher released the game’s debut trailer that you can find below.

The Ascent is a new solo/co-op action RPG that is coming to the PC in 2020
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/the-ascent-is-a-new-solo-co-op-action-rpg-that-is-coming-to-the-pc-in-2020/
Curve Digital has announced a new cyberpunk solo and co-op action RPG, The Ascent. In this game, you assume the role of a worker, enslaved by the company that owns you and everyone else in your district.
>> This is the only game that I found interesting.

First details and trailer for the new adventure game, Call of the Sea
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/first-details-and-trailer-for-the-new-adventure-game-call-of-the-sea/
Raw Fury announced today Call of the Sea. Call of the Sea is an otherworldly adventure game set in the 1930s South Pacific. Moreover, the publisher has also released the game’s debut trailer that you can find below.

Microsoft releases new stunning screenshots for Microsoft Flight Simulator
https://www.dsogaming.com/screenshot-news/microsoft-releases-new-stunning-screenshots-for-microsoft-flight-simulator/
Microsoft has released a new set of stunning screenshots from the latest alpha build of Microsoft Flight Simulator. These new screenshots showcase some of the game’s planes, environments, cities and beautiful volumetric cloud effects.