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SALES /PLAYER COUNT & DEALS

'This really doesn't look promising': Concord PC players are having a hard time finding matches thanks to ridiculously low player counts
https://www.pcgamer.com/games/fps/this-really-doesnt-look-promising-concord-pc-players-are-having-a-hard-time-finding-matches-thanks-to-ridiculously-low-player-counts/
During Concord's early access, it was pretty hard for PC players to find games without queuing in console lobbies. At the time, I gave Concord the benefit of the doubt, deciding to chalk it up to a slow early access. Unfortunately, things haven't gotten better since the game became available for everyone. 
There are currently 96 players in Concord. It's off-peak hours, but having a 24-hour peak of 276 and an all-time peak of 697 on SteamDB is pretty damning—it's been a tepid first week on PC for sure. There are no public records for player counts on PlayStation, so this is really all we have to go on right now regarding Concord's popularity. 
PC players have reported that long queue times are very much a problem for those not queuing alongside console players. "Just waited eight minutes for matchmaking, and then it timed out," one player says. "I love the game and want to play it. Unfortunately, I can't wait eight minutes plus between games. [So] I decided to play something else and come back on peak hours. This really doesn't look promising at all." 

Steam has four deals/sales:

• Hero's Hour will be 60% off until the 3rd of September: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1656780/Heros_Hour/
• MicroPose puts its games on sale with up to 60% discounts until September 3: https://store.steampowered.com/publisher/microprose/sale/TheMicroProseSale
• The Combat Mission franchise is on sale with discounts that go from 50 to 60% until the September, the 3rd: https://store.steampowered.com/sale/CombatMissionFranchiseSale
• And the Early Access title Never Mourn will be 45% off until the 10th: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1839820/Never_Mourn/

Fanatical’s new Star Deal is Dragon's Dogma 2 Deluxe Edition, 35% off during 48 hours: https://www.fanatical.com/en/game/dragons-dogma-2-deluxe-edition.

SOFTWARE & DRIVERS

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MODS, EMULATORS & FAN PROJECTS

Here’s almost an hour of gameplay from Half Life 2 RTX
https://www.dsogaming.com/videotrailer-news/heres-almost-an-hour-of-gameplay-from-half-life-2-rtx/
At Gamescom 2024, NVIDIA presented a new demo for Half-Life 2 RTX. So, below, you can find a video showcasing 50 minutes of brand new gameplay footage from it. So, if you are interested in it, I highly recommend watching it.
In this video, NVIDIA’s Jacob Freeman shows off the demo. Jacob has highlighted most of the new Path Tracing features. The video also packs some combat sequences. In short, it’s a must watch for all HL2 fans.

Super Mario Eclipse Mod for Super Mario Sunshine Fully Released
https://www.dsogaming.com/mods/super-mario-eclipse-mod-for-super-mario-sunshine-fully-released/
Super Mario Sunshine fans, here is something special for you today. In 2021, we shared a demo for the Super Mario Eclipse Mod. And today, we are happy to report that its full/final version is available for download.
Super Mario Eclipse is said to be the biggest mod for Super Mario Sunshine. This mod features 120 brand new shines and 3 playable characters. Moreover, it packs new movement mechanics, as well as new and remixed boss fights. The devs have also claimed that the mod has an improved game engine.
And that’s not all. Super Mario Eclipse has an original soundtrack, and new story with hand-animated cutscenes. Plus, the devs claim that there are massive rewards for 100% completion.
In short, this is a must-have mod for all Mario fans. And yes, this mod will work on the PC.
You can download Super Mario Eclipse from this link. To run it, you’ll need a Dolphin Emulator. The mod will also work on real Nintendo Wii, Nintendo GameCube, and Nintendo Wii U consoles. You’ll also need a legally ripped USA non nkit .iso of Super Mario Sunshine.
>> There’s an almost 2 minutes trailer of the mod.

GAMING NEWS

Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater will support 60fps only on PC
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/metal-gear-solid-delta-snake-eater-will-support-60fps-only-on-pc/
A few days ago, we informed you about Avowed and Dragon Age: The Veilguard supporting 60fps only on PC. And it appears that yet another current-gen only game will have this restriction on consoles. As Konami has confirmed, Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater will not have a 60fps mode on consoles. Therefore, the only platform that will be able to offer such an experience will be the PC.
>> It’s Konami. I wouldn’t take those 60fps for granted on PC either.

Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed PC Demo Released
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/disney-epic-mickey-rebrushed-pc-demo-released/
Now here is a pleasant surprise. THQ Nordic has just released a PC demo for the upcoming remaster of its vibrant 3D platformer, Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed. PC gamers can visit the game’s Steam store page and download its demo.