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SALES /PLAYER COUNT & DEALS

Only one of Epic's 'first wave' of exclusives made money, and it wasn't Metro
https://www.pcgamer.com/uk/only-one-of-epics-first-wave-of-exclusives-made-money-and-it-wasnt-metro/
Epic Games, we learned courtesy of a likewise epic document dump in the midst of its lawsuit with Apple, is spending mountains of money to make games exclusive to its store—which is fine, because it's got mountains of money to spend, and big plans for the future. But a more recently released document, seen via Simon Carless' GameDiscoverCo newsletter, indicates that there was actually one game in Epic's "first wave" of exclusives, released between December 2018 and June 2019, that made money for Epic.
The titles in the original graph are redacted, but redditor MrBubbaJ took a run at matching up release dates, which are visible on the chart, resulting in the assumption that the game launched on March 19, 2019 is Satisfactory. The MG—"minimum guarantee," which is essentially the amount that Epic paid to get it onto EGS and keep it off of Steam—is $11.5 million, a hefty sum but also very mid-range on this particular chart. But in its first year of release—still in early access, mind—it earned $11.6 million, making it the only game on the chart to cover its costs.
>> And they've lost 500 millions.

Talking about Epic, there's been a change from what was announced: A Plague Tale: Innocence is still one of the free games, but Speed Brawl has been replaced by Minit. For next week, the free game will be "Rebel Galaxy" (that they already gave away a while ago).

At the Humble Store we find the HyperStrange Publisher Sale, with up to 66% discounts during the next 6 days: https://www.humblebundle.com/store/promo/hyperstrange-publisher-sale/

Fanatical, that is currently going through their Summer Sale, has a new Star Deal: The Walking Dead: The Telltale Definitive Series will be 61% off during the next 48 hours: https://www.fanatical.com/en/game/the-walking-dead-the-telltale-definitive-series

SOFTWARE & DRIVERS

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MODS, EMULATORS & FAN PROJECTS

One of Skyrim's most popular modders is pulling his work from Nexus Mods
https://www.pcgamer.com/uk/one-of-skyrims-most-popular-modders-is-pulling-his-work-from-nexus-mods/
Popular mod-hosting site Nexus Mods announced recently that users who upload files will no longer be allowed to delete them. It's planning to add a collections feature that will let people assemble lists of compatible mods to download with a single click, and if a mod that others rely on was deleted that would break any collection featuring it. Instead, modders will be able to archive work they don't want on the site, removing a mod's front-facing pages while leaving the files accessible in collections they've been added to.
Some modders aren't pleased with the move, and have been taking advantage of Nexus Mods' policy allowing files to be deleted if they apply by August 5. The latest modder to request removal is Arthmoor, who is responsible for Skyrim mods like Alternate Start - Live Another Life, which lets players skip the intro and tutorial and has been downloaded over eight million times, as well as Cutting Room Floor, Run For Your Lives, the Paarthurnax Dilemma, Open Cities, Ars Metallica - Smithing Enhancement, and more. Arthmoor also has mods for Oblivion and Morrowind on the site, and is requesting they be deleted too.
However, Arthmoor's mods will remain available on AFK Mods, a site that allows deleting mods. And group projects Arthmoor was involved in to create unofficial patches for Skyrim, Skyrim Special Edition, and Fallout 4 will remain on Nexus Mods.

GAMING NEWS

Evil Dead: The Game has been delayed until February 2022
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/evil-dead-the-game-has-been-delayed-until-february-2022/
Boss Team Games has announced that Evil Dead: The Game has been delayed until February 2022. According to the company, this delay will give the dev team enough time to further polish it so it can provide the best Evil Dead experience.

Here are 19 minutes of gameplay from Back 4 Blood’s Closed Beta
https://www.dsogaming.com/videotrailer-news/here-are-19-minutes-of-gameplay-from-back-4-bloods-closed-beta/
The Closed Beta phase for Back 4 Blood is currently underway and below you can find a video showing 19 minutes of gameplay footage from it.

Focus Home Interactive has acquired Dotemu
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/focus-home-interactive-has-acquired-dotemu/
Focus Home Interactive has announced the signing of a contract for the acquisition of 77.5% of the share capital of Dotemu; a world leader in retrogaming based in Paris. Dotemu is both a game developer and publisher, known for having released more than fifty retro games on consoles, PC and mobile platforms.

Second spotlight trailer for Sonic Colors: Ultimate shows the colorful Wisps
https://www.dsogaming.com/videotrailer-news/second-spotlight-trailer-for-sonic-colors-ultimate-shows-the-colorful-wisps/
SEGA has published the second spotlight trailer for Sonic Colors: Ultimate, the adrenaline-pumping upgrade to the iconic 2010 platformer Sonic Colors.

Riders Republic Beta begins on August 23rd
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/riders-republic-beta-begins-on-august-23rd/
Ubisoft has announced that the Riders Republic Beta will be available from August 23rd to August 25th. In order to celebrate this announcement, the company released a new trailer that you can find below.

The Ascent August 6th Update improves DX12 & Ray Tracing performance
https://www.dsogaming.com/patches/the-ascent-august-6th-update-improves-dx12-ray-tracing-performance/
Neon Giant has released a brand new patch for The Ascent. According to its release notes, the August 6th Update improves overall DX12 performance, as well as Ray Tracing performance.