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JEMC on 31 July 2023
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The Monday news:

SALES /PLAYER COUNT & DEALS

Remnant 2 attracts twice as many players as the first game
https://www.pcgamer.com/remnant-2-attracts-twice-as-many-players-as-the-first-game/
Things are looking good for Remnant 2, with Gunfire Games' co-op soulslike shooter sequel already doubling the peak concurrent user record of the first game. With a SteamDB peak concurrent count of 109,053 players, more than twice the 48,289 players that Remnant: From the Ashes had online at one time back on its August 2019 release.
As spotted by Eurogamer, that means Remnant 2's launch weekend has peaked higher than recent big-budget AAA titles like Resident Evil Village and Battlefield 2042.

GOG has two new Deals of the Day, available until Wednesday, and two new sales:

Steam has two new deals:

We'll find three new deals at Humble:

And Fanatical has a new Star Deal and a new bundle:

SOFTWARE & DRIVERS

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MODS, EMULATORS & FAN PROJECTS

Monolith’s Blood 2 gets an AI-upscaled HD Texture Pack
https://www.dsogaming.com/mods/monoliths-blood-2-gets-an-ai-upscaled-hd-texture-pack/
Modder ‘Akven’ has released a new version of his AI-upscaled HD Texture Pack for Monolith’s classic FPS, Blood 2: The Chosen. This HD Texture Pack overhauls all of the game’s textures, and it’s a must-have for everyone that wants to revisit it.
The latest version of this HD Texture Pack fixes PAN animation effect speed for all game levels. Additionally, it tweaks 9 more textures for more readable text, fixes water transparency for 18 textures, and fixes clouds transparency for 26 textures.
>> There are some screenshots.

Take a look at this faithful Resident Evil 2 Remake in Unity Engine
https://www.dsogaming.com/videotrailer-news/take-a-look-at-this-faithful-resident-evil-2-remake-in-unity-engine/
In April 2022, we shared a fan remake of the first Resident Evil game in Unity Engine. What was special about that remake was that it attempted to recreate 1-1 the classic 32-bit version, using a first-person perspective. And yesterday, YouTube’s ‘Kendozone’ shared a gameplay video from a similar remake of Resident Evil 2.
From the looks of it, there isn’t currently any download link for this project. However, we do know that it’s being created by the same person who was behind the first Resident Evil Remake in Unity Engine.
Now as you will see in the following gameplay footage, PerroAutonomo is going for an old-school art style. Basically, don’t expect this to look as good as the official Resident Evil 2 Remake. Still, this appears to be more faithful to the original version. After all, the creator is basically creating all of the original maps in the Unity Engine. Not only that, but you will explore the game’s environments via a first-person perspective.
>> There's an almost 10 minutes video.

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim finally gets some dinosaurs
https://www.dsogaming.com/mods/the-elder-scrolls-v-skyrim-finally-gets-some-dinosaurs/
Modder ‘Birbwalker21’ has released a new mod for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim that brings some dinosaurs to it. This is a must-have mod for all Skyrim dino fans out there, and we highly recommend downloading it.
For the past few years, Birbwalker21 has been working on the Prehistoric Content Series for Skyrim and Skyrim Special Edition. These mods have added a lot of dinosaurs to Bethesda’s RPG, from Tyrannosaurids and Spinosaurids to Ceratopsids and Dimorphodons. However, I was really disappointed by the T-Rex Mod which looked kind of awful. While its no-feathered version is kind of OK-ish, the feathered version looks horrendous. Thankfully, though, the modder is back with a new part, this time adding to the game feathered Raptors.
Going into more details, the mod adds three types of Raptors. These are the Forest, Alpine, and Plains Raptor. The Forest Raptors are based on Velociraptors, whereas the Alpine Raptors and Plains Raptors are based on Deinonychus and Utahraptors, respectively. And yes, players will be able to freely hunt these dinos.
>> The article has some screenshots and a video (1:31)

DooM 3 Essential Overhaul HD Pack v2.0 available for download
https://www.dsogaming.com/mods/doom-3-essential-overhaul-hd-pack-v2-0-available-for-download/
Modder ‘H3llBaron’ has released version 2.0 of the Essential Overhaul HD Pack for id Software’s horror FPS, Doom 3. As its name implies, this mod attempts to improve Doom 3’s graphics, and it supports the main game and its expansions.
Going into more details, DooM 3 Essential Overhaul HD Pack v2.0 fixes and improves textures, particles and materials for the levels. Additionally, it optimizes assets in order to reduce their size. Not only that, but it reworks and improves details for all levels, mapobjects, characters, monsters and weapons. It also restores micro details and effects from the game’s E3 Alpha version.
DooM 3 Essential Overhaul HD Pack v2.0 also includes all the fixes for materials from Resurrection of Evil in the original campaign. Moreover, it adds the shotgun sound from the BFG Edition and restores the original machinegun sound.
Now what’s cool about this mod is that it packs some optional tweaks and improvements. For instance, you can enable an optional setting so that all the dead bodies can stay on the floor. Bullet shells stay forever in the ground. Additionally, this latest version includes the E3 Alpha Pistol, Shotgun and Machinegun. There area also optional settings to enable Phrozo Particles v2.0 and Self Shadows v2.0.
>> Again, the article has some screenshots and a video (3:36).

I've got even more respect for the modders restoring Bloodlines' cut content after watching these videos about the Unofficial Patch
https://www.pcgamer.com/ive-got-even-more-respect-for-the-modders-restoring-bloodlines-cut-content-after-watching-these-videos-about-the-unofficial-patch/
When I first read about the Unofficial Patch for Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines, there was division between those who embraced it wholeheartedly for fixing so many of the problems holding back this RPG masterpiece, and those who tempered their praise with complaints about its over-reach. The Unofficial Patch restores cut content as well as fixing bugs, you see, and some of what it resurrects from the grave isn't up to the standard of the rest.
Modder Wesp5 has recently put together some videos on the making-of the Unofficial Patch, and they're full of wonderful little details that leave me even more impressed with what this team of modders have achieved. So much of what they've done has involved restoring unused assets found in the game files, including a model of The General Lee from Dukes of Hazzard that now sits in the museum's car park, but also multiple tracks by composer Rick Schaffer that would otherwise go unheard.

GAMING NEWS

Battlefield 2042 Update 5.2 released, full patch notes revealed
https://www.dsogaming.com/patches/battlefield-2042-update-5-2-released-full-patch-notes-revealed/
Electronic Arts and DICE have released Update 5.2 for Battlefield 2042, and revealed its full patch notes/changelog. According to the release notes, Patch 5.2 brings a reworked version of Hourglass. Moreover, it adds All-Out Warfare attachments to SMGs and LMGs, as well as Squad Orders & Lock/Remove for Squad Management.

Armored Core 6 leaked gameplay video shows off PVP arena
https://www.dsogaming.com/videotrailer-news/armored-core-6-leaked-gameplay-video-shows-off-pvp-arena/
It appears that a new gameplay video for Armored Core 6 has been leaked online, showcasing over one minute of PVP action. This video will give you a glimpse of the PVP mode for this new mecha game from the creators of Elden Ring and Dark Souls, so be sure to check it out.

New Forza Motorsport leaked screenshots show off rain stages
https://www.dsogaming.com/screenshot-news/new-forza-motorsport-leaked-screenshots-show-off-rain-stages/
A couple of new screenshots for Forza Motorsport have been leaked online, featuring a stage under rain conditions. This is the first time we see rain effects in this new Forza Motorsport game, so some of you may be interested in them.

Path of Exile 2 gets new gameplay trailer at ExileCon 2023
https://www.dsogaming.com/videotrailer-news/path-of-exile-2-gets-new-gameplay-trailer-at-exilecon-2023/
Grinding Gear Games has released a brand new gameplay trailer for its upcoming action RPG, Path of Exile 2, at ExileCon 2023. This new trailer showcases the game’s amazing graphics, and we highly recommend watching it.

Here are ten minutes of new gameplay from Lost Soul Aside
https://www.dsogaming.com/videotrailer-news/here-are-ten-minutes-of-new-gameplay-from-lost-soul-aside/
At ChinaJoy 2023, UltiZeroGames presented a new gameplay demo for its upcoming action RPG, Lost Soul Aside, and below you can find a 10-minute video from it.
For those unaware, Lost Soul Aside started as an action Unreal Engine 4 indie game, inspired by Final Fantasy XV. The game’s protagonist was based on FFXV’s Noctis, and the game quickly got everyone’s attention. That was back in 2016.

Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart July 31st PC Patch released & detailed
https://www.dsogaming.com/patches/ratchet-clank-rift-apart-july-31st-pc-patch-released-detailed/
Nixxes has just released the July 31st PC patch for Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart, and shared its complete changelog/release notes. According to the team, this patch will update your game’s version to 1.728.0.0, implements several bug fixes and corrects some visual bugs.



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