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Here come the Monday gaming news:

SALES/PLAYER COUNTS & DEALS

Steam has two new deals:

• Subsistence, still in Early Access, will have a 35% discount until the 11th of May: https://store.steampowered.com/app/418030/Subsistence/
• And DAEMON X MACHINA will be 80% off until the 12th of May: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1167450/DAEMON_X_MACHINA/

And Fanatical’s Star Deal is STAR WARS™: Bounty Hunter, 60% off. It started yesterday and will last another 24h or until they run out of keys: https://www.fanatical.com/en/game/star-wars-bounty-hunter.

SOFTWARE & DRIVERS

INTEL Arc Graphics 32.0.101.6790 driver
https://videocardz.com/driver/intel-arc-graphics-32-0-101-6790
Fixed Issues
Intel Arc B-Series Graphics Products:

• Warhammer 40000: Darktide (DX12) may exhibit black corruptions on textures.

Intel Arc A-Series Graphics Products:

• The Last of Us Part 2 (DX12) may exhibit flickering corruptions on shadows.

Intel Core Ultra Series 2 with built-in Intel Arc GPUs:

• Blender may experience compatibility issues while interacting with camera gizmo.

Epic’s Tim Sweeney shares first details about Unreal Engine 6
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/epics-tim-sweeney-shares-first-details-about-unreal-engine-6/
In an interview with Lex Fridman, Epic Games’ Tim Sweeney shared the first details about the next version of Unreal Engine, Unreal Engine 6. According to Sweeney, UE6 is a few years away, but we might see preview versions of it in 2 or 3 years.
Epic Games is currently working on two different aspects of UE5. Right now, there is Unreal Engine 5 for developers and Unreal Engine 5 for Fortnite creators. As such, there is different bits of development that are only in one area of it, and they are not applied to both. For instance, not all of the UE5 features are available in Fortnite because Epic hasn’t figured out or hasn’t gotten to the point where they can deploy them to all seven platforms in an independent way.
As Sweeney claimed, the place where all these different threads of development come together is Unreal Engine 6. In short, the aim for Unreal Engine 6 is to bring the best of both worlds together. It will offer much easier gameplay programming for both the Fortnite community and developers. Sweeney also stated that UE6 will offer more scalability to large scale simulations of all sorts. Plus, it will offer greater ease of use. This means that studios will be able to hire programmers who are familiar with and experienced with the engine.

MODS, EMULATORS & FAN PROJECTS

Atom’s Retribution 2 is another cool DLC-sized mod for Fallout 4, offering 24+ hours of gameplay, 40+ new quests, over 4000 lines of fully voiced dialogue, new weather system, one new worldspace, and more
https://www.dsogaming.com/mods/atoms-retribution-2-is-another-cool-dlc-sized-mod-for-fallout-4-offering-24-hours-of-gameplay-40-new-quests-over-4000-lines-of-fully-voiced-dialogue-new-weather-system-one-new-worldspa/
Fallout 4 fans, here is something for you today. Modder ‘GlowingPeketo’ has released a new cool DLC-sized expansion mod for Fallout 4, called Atom’s Retribution 2. So, let’s see what’s in store for you, shall we?
Atom’s Retribution 2 offers over 27 hours of new content. The mod comes with over 30 main quests and 10 side missions. Moreover, it adds a new worldplace for players to explore. There are 20+ unique voiced actors and 200+ additional NPCs, with over 4000 lines of fully voiced dialogue.
And that’s not all. Atom’s Retribution 2 has a new weather system and unique atmospheric music. Players can also expect new faction conflicts with the Institute, Brotherhood of Steel, and Railroad. Plus, there are 8+ new robot parts and a unique robot upgrade system. You will also find 3 new playable weapons and 10+ new faction-exclusive weapons. Oh, and there are two new companions for you to find.
In short, this is a pretty big DLC-sized mod for Fallout 4. It’s also compatible with some other big DLC mods, like Sim Settlements and Mind Game.
>> The article has an over 3 minutes trailer.

RealDOOM 3 Version 4.0 is now available for download
https://www.dsogaming.com/mods/realdoom-3-version-4-0-is-now-available-for-download/
Modder ‘AgentLoginov’ has just released a brand new update of the RealDOOM3 Mod for, you guessed it, Doom 3. So, let’s see what this new update brings to the table.
For those who don’t know, RealDOOM3 is a mod that aims to update the game’s atmosphere and graphics. It also updates the maps, adds new creatures, and new sounds.
Version 4.0 improves the GUI and weapon textures. It will also make different creatures appear on each map. This may increase the game’s replayability as you will now face different enemies in different places.
The modder also claims that he has updated and improved the story of the base game, as well as its Resurrection of Evil and The Lost Mission DLCs. Sadly, he did not go into more details about these changes. So, I don’t really know what has been improved.
>> The article has no media.

Free Dino Crisis 2 Fan Remake Demo in Unreal Engine 5 Released
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/free-dino-crisis-2-fan-remake-demo-in-unreal-engine-5-released/
Last week, Stefano Cagnani released a demo for his fan remake of Dino Crisis 2 in Unreal Engine 5. Now, the reason I did not share this project back then was because it was put behind a pay wall. Thankfully, though, Cagnani has decided to make the demo free to everyone.
Since this is created by a single person, you should temper your expectations. This is NOT what an official remake of Dino Crisis 2 will look like. Still, it can give you a vague idea of what a remake of it could be.
The original Dino Crisis 2 used fixed camera angles. On the other hand, the fan remake took a page from Capcom’s remakes of the Resident Evil games. As such, it uses a third-person camera viewpoint. In the demo, players can explore some of the game’s environments. They can also collect cards, solve puzzles and fight some dinosaurs.
As you will see, the demo is rough around the edges. Animations are not that smooth, and Regina’s 3D model feels weird. Still, you have to keep in mind that this is done by one person. Yes, it’s rough. However, it’s also a free demo that some DC2 fans may find interesting.
>> There’s a less than two minutes trailer in the article.

First 4K Texture Pack for The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered
https://www.dsogaming.com/mods/first-4k-texture-pack-for-the-elder-scrolls-iv-oblivion-remastered/
Modder ‘Canarious’ has just released the first 4K Texture Pack for The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered. This pack focuses on improving the textures of armors, weapons, clothing, and jewelry. So, let’s take a closer look at it.
Powered by Unreal Engine 5, Oblivion Remastered came out last month on PC. For the most part, the game has high-quality textures. However, there are instances in which you can find some low-res textures.
As said, this first pack aims to enhance the game’s armors, weapons, clothing, and jewelry. The pack is 16GB in size, and you can download it from this link. Canarious has used AI tools to upscale the original textures. As such, the modded textures retain the art style of the original ones. At the same time, they look crisper and more detailed than before.
In future versions, the modder plans to enhance the textures for landscapes. After that, he will overhaul the game’s vegetation and building structures.
Sadly, Canarious did not provide any before-and-after comparisons. However, we did share some screenshots that showcase the new 4K textures. You can find some of them at the end of the article.
>> The article has some screenshots.

Doom mod Blitz: Race Against Time only gives you half a minute per map, so it's a good thing Doomguy runs at 50 mph
https://www.pcgamer.com/games/fps/doom-mod-blitz-race-against-time-only-gives-you-half-a-minute-per-map-so-its-a-good-thing-doomguy-runs-at-50-mph/
Not everyone has years, weeks or even hours to commit to demon slaughter. Not all of us can be Coincident, fighting through the armies of hell for six hours solid. Sometimes you've not even got a minute to spare, and if that's the case, I recommend seeking better work-life balance. Also to check out madcap Doom mod Blitz: Race Against Time, a collection of 32 maps, each with a 30 second timer. Ready, set, kill!
Having played through about half of the set over lunch, I can confirm that Blitz is a genuinely fun collection of levels built around OG Doomguy's absurd 50 mph run speed. The second each level begins, you've got to make a beeline to the finish before the exit door seals itself shut. Each map starts you out with just the basic pistol, but the weapons you'll be picking up here have been re-tuned with speed in mind, making for a satisfying little scramble. The bad news is that the enemies are a bit twitchier as well, along with a few new baddies that can stop a run dead.
The main difficulty comes from the sheer chaos of it all. Given that there were 17 mappers involved in this project, you'll have to think fast and adapt to wildly varied environments. From a sprint across crumbling rooftops taken straight out of Evangelion to barreling through an office building in search of the toilet, there's never a dull moment, and there's a surprisingly cool and varied soundtrack to be heard, even if you won't get through half a track most of the time.
>> There’s one screenshot, a trailer, and the links to not only the mod, but also DSDA or GZDoom to run it.

GAMING NEWS

New trailers for WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers, The Alters, Blades of Fire, REMATCH and more
https://www.dsogaming.com/videotrailer-news/new-trailers-for-wuchang-fallen-feathers-the-alters-blades-of-fire-rematch-and-more/
A new set of trailers aired today during the FGS Live From gamescom latam. So, below you can find new trailers for WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers, The Alters, Blades of Fire, REMATCH, Dreadzone, MOUSE: P.I. For Hire and more.
>> There are 10 trailers in the article.

Here are 3 minutes of new gameplay footage from MindsEye
https://www.dsogaming.com/videotrailer-news/here-are-3-minutes-of-new-gameplay-footage-from-mindseye/
MindsEye is a new story-based, single-player action-adventure game. Developed by Build A Rocket Boy, it will come out on PC on June 10th. Strangely, there’s no official gameplay trailer for it yet. But luckily, YouTuber Punish shared a video showing 3 minutes of gameplay.