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Here come the Friday news:

SALES /PLAYER COUNT & DEALS

Fanatical's Bundlefest is over, but it still has a new Star Deal and a bundle for us:

• The new Star Deal is System Shock, 33% off during 48 hours: https://www.fanatical.com/en/game/system-shock
• The BYO Indie Legends Bundle comes with 18 titles to choose from for your 3, 5 or 8 games bundle: https://www.fanatical.com/en/pick-and-mix/build-your-own-indie-legends-bundle

SOFTWARE & DRIVERS

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MODS, EMULATORS & FAN PROJECTS

The Witcher 3 Next-Gen Combat Redux Mod Released
https://www.dsogaming.com/pc-performance-analyses/the-witcher-3-next-gen-combat-redux-mod-released/
Modder ‘suaohoward’ has released a new mod for The Witcher 3 Next-Gen that attempts to make the game a bit more difficult than before.
The Witcher 3 Combat Redux will force attack and dodge moves to consume stamina. It will also make Igni and Quen less effective, and it will remove the on-screen indicators for when enemies attack. Combat Redux also makes a number of changes to the game’s stamina system.
This mod also brings some improvements to the parry and counter systems. For instance, players can now parry and counter almost every weapon. Not only that but both parry and counter are more effective than before.
>> There are no screenshots nor videos of the mod.

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim gets a mod that introduces dynamic animations based on the character’s skill level or race
https://www.dsogaming.com/pc-performance-analyses/the-elder-scrolls-v-skyrim-gets-a-mod-that-introduces-dynamic-animations-based-on-the-characters-skill-level-or-race/
Modder ‘JaySerpa’ has released a pretty cool mod for Skyrim Special Edition that introduces dynamic animations based on the character’s skill level or race.
The Skill Based Dynamic Animations Mod currently covers magic, archery and sneaking, and they are for both the player and the NPCs. In order to showcase the new dynamic animations, the modder shared the following GIFs.
>> There are three gifs and an over 2 minutes video.

Every Starfield player should use these 3 essential mods
https://www.pcgamer.com/every-starfield-player-should-use-these-3-mods/
The avalanche of Starfield mods hasn't stopped since its release. You can tweak everything from its inventory screen to the difficulty of its firefights. But out of all the mods out there, a few are so useful that they're borderline essential.
There are three mods that you should install to smooth out some of Starfield's roughest spots. None of them make fundamental changes to how you play the game, so you don't need to worry about spoiling your first playthrough.
>> One of the three mods makes NPCs walk faster. This mod should finally please some of you. The article has some screenshots.

Starfield modder plans to improve Inner Monologue mod with custom personal commentary
https://www.pcgamer.com/starfield-modder-plans-to-improve-inner-monologue-mod-with-custom-personal-commentary/
Starfield has been out for little more than a week, yet there are already more mods than you could shake a spaceship at. One of the newest additions to the ever-growing modding community is this—the Inner Monologue mod by Somnia.
Right now, it helps keep you in character by replacing all the immersion-breaking text tooltips that pop up in the corner with your own personal thoughts. In future, though, Somnia plans to make those thoughts even more personal to your roleplaying style.
"This mod is a simple fix, no weird external monologue telling you what you can and can't do," says the mod description. "Now it's your own inner thoughts. Much scarier."
>> Once again, no screenshots nor videos of this mod.

GAMING NEWS

Tomb Raider I-III Remastered offically coming to PC in February 2024
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/tomb-raider-i-iii-remastered-offically-coming-to-pc-in-february-2024/
Aspyr Media has announced official remasters of the first three Tomb Raider games that will become available on PC in February 2024. In order to celebrate this announcement, the team shared the first gameplay trailer which you can find below.
>> Keep in mind that it's a remaster, not aremake. The graphics are akin to those fro mthe PS360 era, if not a bit worse.

Star Ocean The Second Story R PC demo available for download on Steam
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/star-ocean-the-second-story-r-pc-demo-available-for-download-on-steam/
Square Enix has announced that the PC demo for Star Ocean The Second Story R is now available for download on Steam. In order to celebrate this announcement, the team has also shared a new trailer that you can find below.

Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes will officially release in April 2024
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/eiyuden-chronicle-hundred-heroes-will-officially-release-in-april-2024/
505 Games and Rabbit & Bear Studios announced that their upcoming JRPG, Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes, will officially release on April 23rd, 2024. In order to celebrate this announcement, the teams shared a new gameplay trailer which you can find below.

Cyberpunk 2077 Update 2.0 will release on September 21st
https://www.dsogaming.com/patches/cyberpunk-2077-update-2-0-will-release-on-september-21st/
CD Projekt RED has announced that the highly anticipated Update 2.0 for Cyberpunk 2077 will release on September 21st. In order to celebrate this announcement, the team shared some new gameplay trailers which you can find below.

Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora gets an official story trailer
https://www.dsogaming.com/videotrailer-news/avatar-frontiers-of-pandora-gets-an-official-story-trailer/
Ubisoft has released an official story trailer for its upcoming Avatar game, Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora. In Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, you play as a child of two worlds, born Na’vi but raised by the RDA. Fifteen years after your abduction, you are free and must reconnect with your lost heritage.

Helldivers 2 gets a brand new “State of Play” gameplay trailer
https://www.dsogaming.com/videotrailer-news/helldivers-2-gets-a-brand-new-state-of-play-gameplay-trailer/
Arrowhead Game Studios has released a brand new gameplay trailer for Helldivers 2 at State of Play 2023. Helldivers 2 is a third-person squad-based shooter that sees the elite forces of the Helldivers battling to win an intergalactic struggle to rid the galaxy of the rising alien threats.

Here’s how to fix the stuttering issues in Mortal Kombat 1 on PC
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/heres-how-to-fix-the-stuttering-issues-in-mortal-kombat-1-on-pc/
Mortal Kombat 1 is currently available to those who have pre-ordered its Premium Edition. And, unfortunately, the game currently suffers from major stuttering issues on PC during its cut-scenes. Thankfully, though, there’s a way to fix these stutters and get a smooth gaming experience.

NEOWIZ adds Denuvo to Lies of P three days before release
https://www.dsogaming.com/pc-performance-analyses/neowiz-adds-denuvo-to-lies-of-p-three-days-before-release/
Lies of P is one of the most anticipated Souls-like games of 2023. The game releases on September 18th and it appears that NEOWIZ has listed the Denuvo anti-tamper tech on its Steam store page, three days before release.
>> Sneaky little b*stards.