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SALES/PLAYER COUNTS & DEALS

Planet Coaster 2 isn't the financial success that Frontier needed, according to a report, which means there's more pressure on Jurassic World Evolution 3 to bring in the big bucks
https://www.pcgamer.com/games/third-person-shooter/planet-coaster-2-isnt-the-financial-success-that-frontier-needed-according-to-a-report-which-means-theres-more-pressure-on-jurassic-world-evolution-3-to-bring-in-the-big-bucks/
According to an investor analysis report from Zeus Capital, Planet Coaster 2 hasn't lived up to expectations when it comes to revenue and reception from the playerbase, and it doesn't look like anyone's too surprised. 
Despite selling over 400,000 units within two months of release and earning over £10 million, "cash flows are still negative," an excerpt from the report says (via Reddit). "This is considerably better" than Warhammer [Age of Sigmar: Realms of Ruin] "that was impaired," but even still [Planet Coaster 2] "has had relatively poor reviews on platforms such as Steam (60% positive) and PlayStation (3.69/5). Frontier will be working on free updates and fixes to improve player sentiment which likely comes at the expense of developing and releasing PDLC in H2 2025."

Steam has two new deals:

• Publisher GrabTheGames puts its games on sale with up to 90% discounts until the 31st: https://store.steampowered.com/sale/GrabTheGamesPublisherSale
• Frontier Hunter: Erza’s Wheel of Fortune will be 50% off until February 4: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1429500/Frontier_Hunter_Erzas_Wheel_of_Fortune/

Fanatical also has two deals:

• The new Star Deal is Metaphor: ReFantazio, with a 35% deal during “24 hours”: https://www.fanatical.com/en/game/metaphor-refantazio
• The new BYO Elite VR (New Year Edition) features 13 titles to choose for your 3+, 5+ or 7+ games bundles during the next 33 days: https://www.fanatical.com/en/pick-and-mix/build-your-own-elite-vr-bundle

SOFTWARE & DRIVERS

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MODS, EMULATORS & FAN PROJECTS

Classic Doom just got a Fallout-inspired mod, Fallout: Vault 666
https://www.dsogaming.com/mods/classic-doom-just-got-a-fallout-inspired-mod-fallout-vault-666/
Modder ‘Carl Asami’ has just released a cool new Fallout-inspired mod for classic Doom, called Fallout: Vault 666. This mod brings a new map that is heavily inspired by the first Fallout game, as well as weapons from it.
Going into more details, the mod will allow you to explore Vault 666. Players will be able to team up with Dogmeat, find The Water Chip, kill The Master, and save their pet bunny, Daisy, from dehydration.
The new weapons that you can use are The Powerfist, The Ripper, The Colt 6520, The Winchester, a NEW Sawed Off, The H&K MP9, The H&K L30 Gatling Laser, and The Turbo Plasma Rifle.
What’s also cool here is that Jet, Psycho, and Nuka-Cola are available from the vending machines. Plus, the mod has multiple ending slides, just like Fallout.
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GAMING NEWS

Devil May Cry/Sekiro-inspired Unreal Engine 5-powered action RPG, Phantom Blade, gets new gameplay video
https://www.dsogaming.com/videotrailer-news/devil-may-cry-sekiro-inspired-unreal-engine-5-powered-action-rpg-phantom-blade-gets-new-gameplay-video/
S-Game has released the Year of the Snake Gameplay Trailer 2025 for Phantom Blade Zero. This new trailer shows off a boss fight that will be featured in it. It also gives us a first-ever look at some deadly snake-themed weapons. So, go ahead and take a look at it.

PC demo released for the Shadow of the Colossus/Monster Hunter-inspired action adventure game, Eternal Strands
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/pc-demo-released-for-the-shadow-of-the-colossus-monster-hunter-inspired-action-adventure-game-eternal-strands/
Yellow Brick Games has just released a PC demo for its action adventure game which is inspired by Shadow of the Colossus and Monster Hunter, Eternal Strands.