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The Thursday gaming news:

SALES/PLAYER COUNTS & DEALS

The 'Phunky Physics' bundle is cooler than it sounds, with 9 great games including Hardspace: Shipbreaker and What the Golf? for just $13
https://www.pcgamer.com/games/the-phunky-physics-bundle-is-cooler-than-it-sounds-with-9-great-games-including-hardspace-shipbreaker-and-what-the-golf-for-just-usd13/
"Phunky Physics" is a terrible name for a game bundle, and if I told you that Humble Bundle was offering just such a thing without elaborating, you'd be forgiven for closing this tab immediately. But if I told you that you can score the excellent Hardspace: Shipbreaker, along with What the Golf?, Totally Accurate Battle Simulator, Instruments of Destruction, and several other games about building and/or smashing things for less than the cost of a decent lunch, you'd be interested, wouldn't you?
You absolutely would, which is why we're here, looking at Humble's new—sigh—Phunky Physics bundle, a collection of nine games, most of them really good, for just $13.
>> The bundle will last 20 days.

The Epic Store gives away three games this week:

• Ghostrunner 2: https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/ghostrunner-2
• Monument Valley 2: https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/monument-valley-2-addd02
• The Battle of Polytopia: https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/the-battle-of-polytopia-12fed6

And next week, they’ll give away Project Winter and Samorost 2 .

GOG has two new promos for us:

• The Adventure Promo has games up to 95% off during 7 days: https://www.gog.com/en/promo/20250911_adventure_promo
• The Action Promo also has up to 95% discounts, but during 10 days: https://www.gog.com/en/promo/20250911_action_promo

Steam has four new deals and two sales/events:

• KAISERPUNK will be 35% off until the 16th: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2012190/KAISERPUNK
• Uncle Chop's Rocket Shop also has a 35% discount, but it will last one extra day, until September 17: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1849790/Uncle_Chops_Rocket_Shop
• Beach Invasion 1945 - Pacific is going to be 66% off until the 20th of September: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2390480/Beach_Invasion_1945__Pacific
• Beholder: Conductor gets a 40% discount until September, the 24th: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2825530/Beholder_Conductor
• These are the sales/events:
  • The devINITIVE Showcase 2025 has tons of upcoming Spanish and Latam games, demos and also some discounts. There are up to 80% discounts, but the length of the deals vary from (at least) the 14th until the 23rd: https://store.steampowered.com/curator/43212066/sale/devINITIVEShowcase
  • Publisher/developer Nomad Games puts its titles up to 90% off until September 24: https://store.steampowered.com/curator/32941517/sale/DeveloperSale

And Fanatical has three new deals:

• Yesterday’s Star Deal, RoboCop: Rogue City will still be available during another 24 hours with a 92% discount: https://www.fanatical.com/en/game/robocop-rogue-city
• The BYO Special Editions Bundle (Fall 2025) has 18 games for your 2+, 3+ or 5+ bundles during 37 days: https://www.fanatical.com/en/pick-and-mix/build-your-own-special-editions-bundle
• Bethesda VR Collection has 4 games and it will be 87% off during 37 days: https://www.fanatical.com/en/bundle/bethesda-vr-collection

SOFTWARE & DRIVERS

INTEL Arc Graphics 32.0.101.7029 driver
https://videocardz.com/driver/intel-arc-graphics-32-0-101-7029

HIGHLIGHTS
Intel Game On Driver support on Intel Arc B-series, A-series Graphics GPUs and Intel Core Ultra with built-in Arc GPUs for:

• Borderlands 4
• Dying Light: The Beast
• EA SPORTS FC 26
• Hollow Knight: Silksong

FIXED ISSUES
Intel Arc B-Series Graphics Products:

• PEAK (DX12) may exhibit flickering texture corruptions during gameplay.
• Mafia: The Old Country (DX12) may exhibit corruption on character hair during certain scenes.

Intel Arc A-Series Graphics Products:

• Mafia: The Old Country (DX12) may exhibit corruption on character hair during certain scenes.

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

•  PEAK (DX12) may exhibit flickering texture corruptions during gameplay.
•  Mafia: The Old Country (DX12) may exhibit corruption on character hair during certain scenes.

MODS, EMULATORS & FAN PROJECTS

The Witcher 3 Next-Gen Receives DLC-Sized Fan Expansion ‘Let There Be Light’
https://www.dsogaming.com/pc-performance-analyses/the-witcher-3-next-gen-receives-dlc-sized-fan-expansion-let-there-be-light
The Witcher 3 fans, here is something special for you today. Modder ‘Nikita Burkhan’ has released a new DLC-sized Fan Expansion for the Next-Gen Version of TW3, called Let There Be Light. So, let’s take a closer look at it, shall we?
Let There Be Light has been in development for over three and a half months. The modder has spent around 400 hours on it. So, make sure to download it as it’s a mod that a lot of you may find cool.
The mod has a big new quest that will take you back to the Seven Cats Inn with a new adventure that took place while Geralt was searching for Ciri, another adventure that Geralt refused to remember.
Let There Be Light features custom characters, enemies, and even full dubbing. Since Nikita used the REDkit to create it, the mod also has custom-made scenes with custom cameras, a new world to explore, and new monsters. It even has multiple endings.
The quest requires a player level of 30. To play it, you’ll need the Next-Gen version of The Witcher 3 with all its DLCs. In other words, you’ll need to have both the Blood and Wine and Hearts of Stone expansions. The mod will not work with the Legacy Version of TW3.
Now, I know the lip-sync is a bit rough. In some ways, it reminds me of those exaggerated lip-sync parodies of Resident Evil. But keep in mind, this entire mod was created by a single modder. And instead of relying on AI tools, they did everything by hand. So don’t expect a masterpiece.
>> The article has an almost 2 minutes trailer.

Fallout 4 Mod Adds New Quests and Locations Inspired by Fallout 1, 2, and Nevada
https://www.dsogaming.com/pc-performance-analyses/fallout-4-mod-adds-new-quests-and-locations-inspired-by-fallout-1-2-and-nevada
Modder ‘Derk240’ has released a new mod for Fallout 4 that adds around 30 new quests to it, alongside some new locations. These locations are based on locations from Fallout 1, Fallout 2 Restoration Project, and Fallout Nevada.
From what I’ve see,n this is a simple mod. In other words, the dialogue is not voiced. So, don’t expect this to be a masterpiece. Still, since it adds new free content to the game, some F4 fans may be interested in it.
It’s worth noting that some of the quests do not have any markings or leads. For instance, when Mr Gutsy tells you to talk to the General, either at the safe house or at the vault, you’ll have to go the shelter. You’ll find the general is in the office on the 2nd floor. So, there is no hand-holding for some of the quests. Players will have to search and explore the environments so that they can complete some of them.
You can go ahead and download the mod from this link. As the modder noted, the first quest will begin once you log into the game.
Again, I strongly recommend to keep your expectations in check. This isn’t THE best DLC-sized fan expansion for Fallout 4. It just adds some new locations and quests to it. It also comes from a new, inexperienced modder. So, be sure to keep that in mind.
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Silksong too easy for ya? Here's a mod that increases 'boring double damage' to triple for the true sickos
https://www.pcgamer.com/games/action/silksong-too-easy-for-ya-heres-a-mod-that-increases-boring-double-damage-to-triple-for-the-true-sickos/
One of the main things I've heard players talking about since Silksong's launch is just how difficult it is. I get it. I'm not going to confess which bosses I've been stuck on or just how long it has taken me to get from point A to B, but just know I also feel this struggle. Taking two hits of damage rather than the one we were used to in Hollow Knight (since it was so rare for an enemy to inflict two) has certainly been a learning curve for a lot of people.
But that hasn't stopped the usual suspects declaring that the game isn't difficult and those struggling simply need to "get good". If you fall among this crowd, I applaud you and just know every time I run back to the Savage Beastfly arena I'm struck with a pang of jealousy. But if you're (somehow) finding the game too easy, fret not. There's now a mod that allows you to increase the double damage caused by some enemies to triple.
The 'No Double Damage' mod created by TheLima does exactly what it says on the tin, but not in the way you'd think. It's easy to assume this title means the mod will take you back to a time where enemies would only cause you one hit of damage since it markets itself on simply removing double damage. Which, it does. But, it replaces it with a challenge of its own—triple damage.
I'll be honest, I can't see why you'd want to punish yourself in such a way given Silksong has proved itself enough of a challenge already. Yet it turns out that plenty of players are keen to take on the threat since the mod already has 815 total downloads. I can't help but assume a fraction of these downloads are innocent players looking for a way to make the game that little bit easier without realising what's in store.
>> This article also has no media.

GAMING NEWS

Cronos: The New Dawn September 10th Patch Released & Detailed
https://www.dsogaming.com/patches/cronos-the-new-dawn-september-10th-patch-released-detailed
Bloober Team has released the September 10th Hotfix Update for Cronos: The New Dawn and shared its full list of changes. So, let’s see what this new update brings to the table.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows Title Update 1.1.1 Detailed – Full Patch Notes
https://www.dsogaming.com/patches/assassins-creed-shadows-title-update-1-1-1-detailed-full-patch-notes
Ubisoft has announced that Title Update 1.1.1 for Assassin’s Creed Shadows will come out tomorrow and shared its full patch notes. So, let’s see what this new update brings to the table.

Digimon Story Time Stranger PC Demo Available for Download
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/digimon-story-time-stranger-pc-demo-available-for-download
Bandai Namco has just released a PC demo for its new Digimon game, Digimon Story Time Stranger. This demo will let you experience this new Digimon game before purchasing it. And, since the game uses Denuvo, you might want to give it a go.

Cyberpunk 2077 Patch 2.31 Released & Fully Detailed
https://www.dsogaming.com/patches/cyberpunk-2077-patch-2-31-released-fully-detailed
CD Projekt RED has just released Title Update 2.31 for Cyberpunk 2077 and shared its full patch notes. So, let’s see what this new patch brings to the table.