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SALES /PLAYER COUNT & DEALS

Valheim has shifted 6.8m copies, and continues to sell like hotcakes
https://www.pcgamer.com/valheim-has-shifted-68m-copies-and-continues-to-sell-like-hotcakes/
Video game holding company Embracer Group, the parent company of Valheim publisher Coffee Stain, has published their latest earnings report for the first quarter of 2021 and offered new sales figures for Valheim, which was released into Early Access back in February and sold 4M copies that month alone. The report states that Valheim's sales have since risen to an impressive 6.8M, and that the company expects it to sell another 1. to 1.2M in the current quarter, which ends in July. This confirms the 6M figure developer Iron Gate Studios announced about two months ago.

Win an Alienware streamers bundle or a Crusader Armor code in Magic: Legends
https://www.pcgamer.com/win-an-alienware-streamers-bundle-or-a-crusader-armor-code-in-magic-legends/
Greetings, Planeswalkers! We're teaming up with the team at Perfect World Entertainment for an incredible giveaway to celebrate Magic: Legends! Open Beta is happening now, so you can join the battle against the ancient forces that lurk in the darkness and gather the power needed to vanquish this multiversal evil.
Jump in now to experience a brand-new update that adds a new story and introduces the Pyromancer class to bring the heat! Here's what one lucky Grand Prize Winner will be receiving:

• Dell 27” Gaming Monitor: S2721DGF
• New Alienware Wired/Wireless Gaming Mouse – AW610M
• New Alienware Low Profile RPG Mechanical Gaming Keyboard – AW510K
• New Alienware 7.1 Gaming Headset – AW510H
• Magic: Legends Letterboard and Mana Pins
• Digital code to unlock the Planeswalker Bundle for Magic: Legends on Arc Games

We're also giving another 1,000 winners each a code that unlocks the Crusader Armor and two Mission Boosts for Magic: Legends on Arc Games!

NBA 2K21 is available for free on Epic Games Store
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/nba-2k21-is-available-for-free-on-epic-games-store/
Epic Games has announced that NBA 2K21 is available for free on Epic Games Store for a limited time. From today and until May 27th, PC gamers can visit its EGS page and acquire their free copy. (...) Epic Games will give away another mystery game on May 27th. Additionally, the team has launched its MEGA Sale 2021 event. During the next four weeks, Epic will be offering free games, exclusive PC offers, $10 Epic Coupons, and incredible discounts on major titles.

SOFTWARE & DRIVERS

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MODS, EMULATORS & FAN PROJECTS

Modder is working on a full ray tracing mod for Star Wars Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast
https://www.dsogaming.com/mods/modder-is-working-on-a-fully-ray-tracing-mod-for-star-wars-jedi-knight-ii-jedi-outcast/
Modder ‘Zyanide’ is currently working on a full ray/path tracing mod for Star Wars Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast. This mod is based on Quake 2 RTX’s path tracer, and will offer real-time ray-tracing effects. In short, this isn’t a simple Reshade Ray Tracing mod or anything like that; this will be the real RT deal.
In order to showcase his Path Tracing mod, Zyanide released the following screenshots and video.

Red Dead Redemption 2 VR Mod available for download
https://www.dsogaming.com/mods/red-dead-redemption-2-vr-mod-available-for-download/
LukeRoss, the man behind the VR Mod for Grand Theft Auto 5, has released a VR Mod for Red Dead Redemption 2. This mod is currently in an Early Access phase and, unfortunately, it’s put behind a Patreon wall.
In order to make his R.E.A.L. VR Mod work with RDR2, LukeRoss had to create a whole new framework for VR injection. LukeRoss has been working full-time on this mod for the past six months, which is also why he put his mod behind the Patreon wall.
LukeRoss also hopes to be modding other AAA games with the same level of quality and attention. The modder is currently looking into modding Cyberpunk 2077, Horizon Zero Dawn, Watch Dogs: Legion or Assassin’s Creed Valhalla.

Resident Evil Village mod makes Lady D's big honkin' hat keep getting bigger
https://www.pcgamer.com/resident-evil-village-mod-makes-lady-ds-big-honkin-hat-keep-getting-bigger/
It's unanimous: We all love the tall vampire lady from Resident Evil Village. Lady Dimitrescu has long legs (you need them if you want to be over nine feet tall), long claws, and no doubt a long-lasting impact on the series (at least we hope so).
She's also got a big honkin' hat. But even though her brim is already as wide as a double doorway, it could stand to get a little bit bigger, wouldn't you say?
One modder certainly thought so. A mod by Kallialee has a bit of fun with LadyD's already impressive hat. The mod makes it grow bigger and bigger as the game progresses. Each time we see the XXL vampire in the video below her fancy lid has grown a few dozen sizes.

Valheim mod adds Odin's mighty magic bong
https://www.pcgamer.com/valheim-mod-adds-odins-mighty-magic-bong/
While we're patiently awaiting the big Hearth and Home update for Valheim, it's not a bad time to kick back, relax, and spend time with your buds. By buds, I mean friends. But also I mean weed.
Take a huge bong rip in Valheim. That's what I'm telling you to do, Vikings.
Odin's BongLantern mod adds a craftable magic bong. Yes, it's a lantern, too, and while equipped, even on your back, it'll light up your surroundings so you don't need to carry a torch or wear that headband flashlight anymore.

GAMING NEWS

Fast-paced retro arcade shooter, Cloud Cutter, is now available on Steam
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/fast-paced-retro-arcade-shooter-cloud-cutter-is-now-available-on-steam/
Just Two Ltd has announced that its fast-paced retro arcade shooter, Cloud Cutter, is now available on Steam. Cloud Cutter is using Unreal Engine and promises to bring classic arcade shoot ‘em up gameplay with top-notch graphics.

Open Beta phase launched for the 3v3v3 first-person shooter, Nine to Five
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/open-beta-phase-launched-for-the-3v3v3-first-person-shooter-nine-to-five/
Back in December 2019, we informed you about a free-to-play 3v3v3 first-person shooter, Nine to Five. And yesterday, its development team launched the second beta phase for it.

New official gameplay footage for Overwatch 2 released
https://www.dsogaming.com/videotrailer-news/new-official-gameplay-footage-for-overwatch-2-released/
Blizzard has revealed some brand new gameplay footage for Overwatch 2. This video showcases 5v5 gameplay on the new map New York. This is the first gameplay of 5v5 and is played on the payload game mode fans of Overwatch should be familiar with.