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The news, part one:

SALES /PLAYER COUNT & DEALS

GOG starts the week strong:

• There are eight Deals of the Day, that will last until Wednesday:
  • The Whispering Valley will be 30% off: https://www.gog.com/en/game/the_whispering_valley
  • Chernobylite + GIFT DLC gets a 55% discount: https://www.gog.com/en/game/chernobylite_gift_dlc
  • The GOG Kinky Bundle returns and it's 62% off (for now): https://www.gog.com/en/game/gog_kinky_bundle
  • The GOG-Opera GX Platformer Bundle gets a 72% discount: https://www.gog.com/en/game/gogopera_gx_platformer_bundle
  • Little Big Workshop is going to be 75% off: https://www.gog.com/en/game/little_big_workshop
  • The Whisperer also features a 75% discount: https://www.gog.com/en/game/the_whisperer
  • The GOG Adventure&Puzzle Bundle is 89% off: https://www.gog.com/en/game/gog_adventurepuzzle_bundle
  • And the Indie Games Bundle brings a big 91% discount: https://www.gog.com/en/game/indie_games_bundle
• The Summer Sale is here! Featuring over 5400 titles on sale and with up to 90% discounts, it will last until the 3rd of July. Learn more here, check the bundles here or just jump into the sale.
• And of course, if there's a big sale, there's a GIVEAWAY:Sunblaze will be free to collect during the next 31 hours: https://www.gog.com/en/game/sunblaze

Steam has two new deals:

• Brewmaster: Beer Brewing Simulator, that proves that there's a simulator for every thing you may think of, is going to be 34% off until June, 18th: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1569200/Brewmaster_Beer_Brewing_Simulator/
• The Road 96 Hitchhiker Bundle features a 76% discount. There's no mention of when it will end, but the individual items are on sale until the 18th: https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/21749/Road_96_Hitchhiker_Bundle/

The Humble Store has three new sales:

• The Play with Pride Sale features up to 85% discounts during 4 days. There are keys for Steam, GOG and EGS: https://www.humblebundle.com/store/promo/play-with-pride-sale/
• The Give me the Loot Sale features up to 90% discounts during 4 days. There are keys for Steam, GOG, EGS, UPlay and the Rockstar thing: https://www.humblebundle.com/store/promo/give-me-the-loot-sale/
• And the Fellow Traveller Publisher Sale will bring up to 90% discounts during 5 days. There are keys for Steam and GOG: https://www.humblebundle.com/store/promo/fellow-traveller-publisher-sale/

Fanatical has several new deals:

• The new Star Deal is Viscera Cleanup Detail Pack, 63% off during 48 hours: https://www.fanatical.com/en/bundle/viscera-cleanup-detail-pack
• Publisher Jackbox Games puts its titles on sale with up to 60% discounts during 67 days: https://www.fanatical.com/en/franchises/jackbox-games
• The Jackbox Quintpack Bundle is going to be 40% off during 7 days: https://www.fanatical.com/en/bundle/the-jackbox-quintpack
• The Miraculous Rise of the Sphinx Ultimate Edition, with the game and 1 DLC, gets a 75% discount during 7 days: https://www.fanatical.com/en/bundle/miraculous-rise-of-the-sphinx-ultimate-edition
• The Fiesta Mystery Bundle has up to 20 unknown titles to get in steps of 1, 5, 10, 15 or 20 keys: https://www.fanatical.com/en/bundle/fiesta-mystery-bundle
• And there's a contest to win some merchandizing of the game Park Beyond (you'll learn more of it in the third post): https://www.fanatical.com/en/blog/win-park-beyond-loot-contest

SOFTWARE & DRIVERS

Unreal Engine 5 Showcase 2023 video shows off next-gen graphics
https://www.dsogaming.com/videotrailer-news/unreal-engine-5-showcase-2023-video-shows-off-next-gen-graphics/
Epic Games has shared a new video for Unreal Engine 5 at the Future Games Show Summer Showcase 2023, showing off some truly next-gen graphics.
For this video, Epic Games used clips from environments that various artists have created in Unreal Engine 5. For instance, you can find a The Witcher-inspired environment, as well as a Call of Cthulhu map. There is also a cinematic version of The Matrix Demo. And yes, Epic has also included the mind-blowing Etchu Daimon Station.

MODS, EMULATORS & FAN PROJECTS

Cyberpunk 2077’s Metro System gets even better with this mod
https://www.dsogaming.com/mods/cyberpunk-2077-metro-system-gets-even-better-with-this-mod/
Modder ‘muad_’ has released a mod that improves the unofficial Metro System of Cyberpunk 2077. This mod adds a cart interior to keanuWheeze’s Metro System mod, and we highly recommend using it.
Built as an extension of the Metro System, this mod adds a fully modeled, custom interior to the metro carts for ultimate immersion and enjoyment.
In future versions, the modder will add more crowds at the upper station sections, as well as multiple cars. Furthermore, muad_ plans to expand and enhance the metro stations (with opened-up lower interiors). Additionally, the modder may add NPC traveling buddies to the cart.
>> There are some screenshots and an over 7 minutes video.

Assassin’s Creed Unity gets an interesting NPCs LOD Fix Mod
https://www.dsogaming.com/mods/assassins-creed-unity-gets-an-interesting-npcs-lod-fix-mod/
Modder ‘Sunbeamskall’ has released a mod that aims to fix the annoying NPCs LOD issues in Assassin’s Creed Unity. This is an interesting mod and although it has some issues, it can really improve the game’s visuals.
Now before continuing, we should note that this mod DOES NOT increase the view distance of objects, geometry, vegetation or characters. Instead, it attempts to fix the constant LOD changes that occur while approaching NPCs.
Since I’m a huge Assassin’s Creed Unity fan, I went ahead and tested the mod (which you can download from here). And yes, it does work as you can see in the following video. However, the mod currently has some issues that Sunbeamskall must address.
>> The video is 2:20 minutes long.

Half-Life is a twin-stick roguelike in this Valve-approved mod, and you can try it now
https://www.pcgamer.com/half-life-is-a-twin-stick-roguelike-in-this-valve-approved-mod-and-you-can-try-it-now/
Half-Life has a long-lasting and healthy modding community, enjoying countless fan-made campaigns and even a complete remake—2020's Black Mesa—which originally started out as a passion project in 2004.
Next to reinvent the low-poly wheel is Codename: Loop, a roguelike remix of Valve's 1998 classic. Developed by Daniel Almenara (Pinky_GameDev on Twitter), the game promises to take you through an "ever-changing loop" of Black Mesa, complete with new enemies and weapons.
>> There's 4:08 minutes video of the mod.

GAMING NEWS

New 6-minute trailer for Assassin’s Creed Mirage leaked online
https://www.dsogaming.com/videotrailer-news/new-6-minute-trailer-for-assassins-creed-mirage-leaked-online/
Ubisoft will reveal tomorrow a new trailer for Assassin’s Creed Mirage which, as you may have guessed, has been leaked online. This 6-minute trailer features, among other things, new gameplay footage from this new AC game.
>> It will have a desaturated glue/grey mode, like the first AC games.

7 minutes of raw gameplay footage from Mortal Kombat 1
https://www.dsogaming.com/videotrailer-news/7-minutes-of-raw-gameplay-footage-from-mortal-kombat-1/
IGN has shared a new video, showcasing 7 minutes of raw gameplay footage from the new MK game, Mortal Kombat 1. This video shows off some fights and yes, it includes some fatalities.

Never before seen gameplay footage of Alan Wake 2 leaks online
https://www.dsogaming.com/videotrailer-news/never-before-seen-gameplay-footage-of-alan-wake-2-leaks-online/
It appears that two videos with brand new, never before seen, gameplay footage from Alan Wake 2 have been leaked online. These two videos show, in total, four minutes of gameplay footage, and we highly recommend watching them.

Here are ten minutes of gameplay footage from Sonic Superstars
https://www.dsogaming.com/videotrailer-news/here-are-ten-minutes-of-gameplay-footage-from-sonic-superstars/
IGN Japan has shared a video, showcasing ten minutes of gameplay footage from the new 2.5D Sonic game, Sonic Superstars. This video will give you a glimpse at what SEGA has in store for us with this new Sonic game.

Lords of the Fallen gets new gameplay trailer, showcasing its dual worlds
https://www.dsogaming.com/videotrailer-news/lords-of-the-fallen-gets-new-gameplay-trailer-showcasing-its-dual-worlds/
CI Games has released a brand new gameplay trailer for Lords of the Fallen, showcasing its dual worlds. Lords of the Fallen is powered by Unreal Engine 5, and this trailer can give you a glimpse of its graphics and art style.

Layers of Fear gets a cinematic story trailer
https://www.dsogaming.com/videotrailer-news/layers-of-fear-gets-a-cinematic-story-trailer/
Bloober Team and Anshar Studios debuted a new, cinematic story trailer for Layers of Fear at the Future Games Show. This trailer depicts the story of The Writer, the recently introduced a new protagonist in the series.

First in-engine trailer released for Fable
https://www.dsogaming.com/videotrailer-news/first-in-engine-trailer-released-for-fable/
Microsoft and Playground Games have released the first in-engine trailer for the new Fable game. As said, this trailer features in-engine footage, and looks pretty amazing. Thus, it will be interesting to see if the final game will come close to these graphics.

Take a look at Massive Entertainment’s upcoming Star Wars game
https://www.dsogaming.com/videotrailer-news/take-a-look-at-massive-entertainments-upcoming-star-wars-game/
Ubisoft has released the debut trailer for Massive Entertainment’s upcoming Star Wars game, Star Wars: Outlaws. From what we know so far, this will be a new open-world game, that will come out on current-gen platforms in 2024.
>> Hopefully Ubi will show actual gameplay later today when they do their conference.

First gameplay trailer for PAYDAY 3 confirms its rumored release date
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/first-gameplay-trailer-for-payday-3-confirms-its-rumored-release-date/
Prime Matter has released the first gameplay trailer for PAYDAY 3 which confirms its rumored release date. So yes, the game will release on September 21st.

Here’s the first gameplay trailer for Obsidian’s RPG, Avowed
https://www.dsogaming.com/videotrailer-news/heres-the-first-gameplay-trailer-for-obsidians-avowed/
Microsoft has released the first gameplay trailer for Obsidian’s upcoming RPG, Avowed. And, surprisingly enough, this trailer reminded me of Immortals of Aveum. And no, I’m not kidding here. Microsoft also stated that the game will release in 2024.
>> Apparently, it started as Obsidian's Akyrim, but it evolved into what we'll have.

Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II finally gets a lengthy in-engine trailer
https://www.dsogaming.com/videotrailer-news/senuas-saga-hellblade-ii-finally-gets-a-lengthy-gameplay-trailer/
And it was about time. After numerous teasers, Microsoft and Ninja Theory have released a lengthy in-engine trailer for Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II. And, from what we see, this new game retains the game direction of the first title.

Microsoft has shared the first gameplay trailer for Forza Motorsport
https://www.dsogaming.com/videotrailer-news/microsoft-has-shared-the-first-gameplay-trailer-for-forza-motorsport/
Microsoft has shared the first proper gameplay trailer for its new Forza game, Forza Motorsport. Moreover, the team revealed that the game will release on October 10th.
>> And it will support Ray Tracing Global Illumination on PC.

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is a new game and not an expansion, looks unbelievably beautiful
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/microsoft-flight-simulator-2024-is-a-new-game-and-not-an-expansion-looks-unbelievably-beautiful/
At its Xbox Showcase 2023 event, Microsoft revealed the next part in its Microsoft Flight Simulator series, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024. Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 will be a brand new game, and not an expansion for the already released MS Flight Sim game.
>> Feels a bit too soon, but this one seems focused on doing things, not just flying aimlessly.

Path of Exile 2 shows next-gen graphics in this gameplay trailer
https://www.dsogaming.com/videotrailer-news/path-of-exile-2-shows-next-gen-graphics-in-this-gameplay-trailer/
Grinding Gear Games has shared another short but sweet gameplay trailer for its upcoming hack n slash action RPG, Path of Exile 2. This trailer showcases some truly next-gen graphics, at least compared to Blizzard’s latest game, Diablo 4.

15 minutes of gameplay from the canceled version of Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2
https://www.dsogaming.com/videotrailer-news/15-minutes-of-gameplay-from-the-canceled-version-of-vampire-the-masquerade-bloodlines-2/

Unreal Engine 5-powered dinosaur shooter, Instinction, gets pre-alpha gameplay trailer
https://www.dsogaming.com/videotrailer-news/unreal-engine-5-powered-dinosaur-shooter-instinction-gets-a-pre-alpha-gameplay-trailer/

Diablo 4 June 10th Update released and fully detailed
https://www.dsogaming.com/patches/diablo-4-june-10th-update-released-and-fully-detailed/

The Precinct feels like a next-gen version of a classic Grand Theft Auto game
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/the-precinct-feels-like-a-next-gen-version-of-a-classic-grand-theft-auto-game/

Dinosaur FPS game, FEROCIOUS, gets a new gameplay trailer
https://www.dsogaming.com/videotrailer-news/dinosaur-fps-game-ferocious-gets-a-new-gameplay-trailer/

D.O.R.F is a new Command & Conquer-inspired RTS for PC
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/d-o-r-f-is-a-new-command-conquer-inspired-rts-for-pc/