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These are the Thursday gaming news:

SALES/PLAYER COUNTS & DEALS

This week, the Epic Store gives away two games:

• The Darkside Detective: https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/the-darkside-detective-02fd5a
• Jackbox Party Pack 4: https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/jackbox-party-pack-4

The next free game is a mystery, with a banner for The Game Awards in its place.

Steam has two new deals and two new sales/events:

• Old School Rally will be 20% off until the 17th of December: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2824660/Old_School_Rally/
• PANICORE has a demo and a 33% discount until the same 17th: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2695940/PANICORE/
• These are the sales/events:
  • Stray Fawn Publishing puts its games on salewith up to 40% discounts. The deals will end between the 10th and the 11th: https://store.steampowered.com/curator/32943613/sale/wintersale
  • Belgian Game Awards 2025 features upcoming releases and up to 91% off deals on some games. The deals will end between the 6th and the 17th of December: https://store.steampowered.com/sale/BelgianGameAwards2025

Humble Bundle presents the Rawfury: Rawcember To Remember 2025 Bundle, with up to 17 items to get (14 games and 3 coupons) during 20 days: https://www.humblebundle.com/games/rawfury-rawcember-to-remember-2025.

Fanatical has the new Platinum Collection - Build your own Bundle (December 2025), with 17 games to choose from for your bundles of 3+, 5+ or 7+ games during the next 28 days: https://www.fanatical.com/en/pick-and-mix/platinum-collection-build-your-own-bundle.

SOFTWARE & DRIVERS

INTEL Arc Graphics 32.0.101.8331 driver
https://videocardz.com/driver/intel-arc-graphics-32-0-101-8331

FIXED ISSUES
Intel Arc B-Series Graphics Products:

• Battlefield 6 (DX12) may exhibit corruptions in underwater scenes on certain maps.

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

• Battlefield 6 (DX12) may exhibit corruptions in underwater scenes on certain maps.

Intel Graphics Software Fixed Issues:

• Certain operations in Display page may not be intermittently functional after disconnecting and reconnecting monitors via a dock.

>> It’s a WHQL driver.

NVIDIA GeForce Game Ready 591.44 driver
https://videocardz.com/driver/nvidia-geforce-game-ready-591-44

HIGHLIGHTS
Game Ready for Battlefield 6: Winter Offensive
This new Game Ready Driver provides the best gaming experience for the latest new games supporting DLSS 4 technology including Battlefield 6: Winter Offensive and Call of Duty: Black Ops 7. In addition, support for 32-bit GPU-accelerated PhysX effects has been added for select classic titles on GeForce RTX 50 Series GPUs.

FIXED ISSUES
Fixed Gaming Bugs

• Battlefield 6: Gaming stability issues [5582125]
• Counter-Strike 2: Text may appear slightly distorted when in-game resolution is lower than the native resolution of the display [5278913]
• Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth: Light flickering after driver update on some system configurations [5432356]
• Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name: Corruption after driver update on some system configurations [5432356]
• Black Myth: Wukong: Lower performance in driver branches newer than R570 [5562283]
• Monster Hunter World: Iceborne: Some particle effects may be missing on GeForce RTX 50 Series GPUs [5546598]
• Call of Duty: Black Ops 3: Gameplay becomes dim over time [5488108]
• Madden 26: Stability issues [5535693]
• Users running R580 branch drivers (58x.xx) or newer may observe lower performance in some games after updating to Windows 11 October 2025 KB5066835 [5561605]
• The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt: Random corruption on main character’s sword corruption [5363151]

Fixed General Bugs

• Adobe Premiere Pro: Freeze During Export Using Hardware Encoding [5431822]
• Sophos Home Antivirus: System stability issues [5581371]
• Green line observed while viewing videos in Chromium browser on GeForce RTX 50 Series GPUs [5535388]

>> I’m sure Jizz already posted it but, just in case, I’ll post it as well: this new driver no longer supports GTX 900 & 1000 cards. It also brings 32-bit PhysX support to Blackwell GPUs and changes the NVENC branch, meaning that programs that used the older one will no longer work on the new 590 drivers (link).

MODS, EMULATORS & FAN PROJECTS

Oblivion Fan Remake in Skyrim, Skyblivion, Delayed to 2026
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/oblivion-fan-remake-in-skyrim-skyblivion-delayed-to-2026/
The modding team behind Skyblivion, the fan remake of Oblivion in Skyrim, announced that the mod has been delayed to 2026. The team has stated that it needs a little more time to ensure Skyblivion lives up to the standards of its fans.
>> They’ve announced it with a new over 8 minutes long video.

Here’s a new look at the multiplayer mod for Cyberpunk 2077
https://www.dsogaming.com/videotrailer-news/heres-a-new-look-at-the-multiplayer-mod-for-cyberpunk-2077/
The CyberMP team has released a new development video for its upcoming multiplayer mod for Cyberpunk 2077. In this video, we get to see car chases and motorcycle rides through Night City.
For those who did not know, CyberMP is a mod that will let you play Cyberpunk 2077 with your friends. You can explore Night City together and even create your own server with cool and special features. This mod aims to give players the best multiplayer experience possible.
While this mod is still in a very early stage, it shows some positive progress. Recently, the modding team held a closed test. Its key goals were to check the improved synchronization of vehicles and players. This test also introduced a new overlay and testing game modes (Racing and PvP). Plus, the team evaluated the overall resilience and stability of the platform and tested a new JavaScript module.
As the CyberMP team stated, the results exceeded all of its expectations, and this test can rightfully be called one of the most successful in the project’s history.
>> There is an over 3 minutes video in the article.

A weird, never-released NES horror JRPG no one knew about 2 years ago is now translated and fully playable
https://www.pcgamer.com/games/horror/a-weird-never-released-nes-horror-jrpg-no-one-knew-about-2-years-ago-is-now-translated-and-fully-playable/
Splatterhouse was a sidescrolling beat 'em up series that first appeared in Japanese arcades in 1988. It and subsequent Splatterhouse games were novel for their gory horror approach to a genre we more readily associate with street fighting or Ninja Turtles. The series is mostly forgotten to all except a small diehard community, but it turns out Namco had bigger and more ambitious plans for it that never officially materialised.
Namco did release one Splatterhouse spin-off in the form of 1989's platformer Splatterhouse: Wanpaku Graffiti, a watered down and "cutesy" take on the more mature (but still quite tongue-in-cheek) beat 'em up outings. It can nowadays be played via the Namco Museum Archives.
But there was another unreleased Famicom Splatterhouse game. That was proven in October when a fully playable ROM of something called Splatterhouse: World was dumped on 4chan. Taking the form of a ye olde 8-bit JRPG, it's a truly fascinating artefact, not least because there are very few horror-themed JRPGs from that era: Capcom's Sweet Home is the only other one that comes to mind.
While the October dump was a huge moment, seemingly undeniable proof of Splatterhouse: World's existence can be traced back to May 2024, according to this dedicated Splatterhouse fan website. That was when a Japanese researcher and blogger posted about a promotional VHS in their possession depicting something called Splatterworld: Rick to Kyofu no Daiou. According to that source, the Namco promo video was sent to retailers in December 1992, and featured material for products slated for a March 1993 release.
In other words, Splatterhouse: World was very close to release before it was—for still unknown reasons—cancelled. Here's what it looks like in action:
(*** here goes a 11:27 video***)
Yes, its format is very familiar: a player-character roams a topdown world, ambushed every minute or so by random encounters resulting in turn-based combat. But instead of the picturesque green fields and forests of Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest, we have uber-grim graveyards. The sprites are noticeably chunkier than in other contemporary JRPGs, in a style similar to Mother or Earthbound Beginnings, and the 8-bit approach to spooky horror music is fun to hear as well.
When the ROM appeared in October there was one obvious obstacle: this Japanese RPG, which was never officially confirmed to be planned for release outside of Japan, is probably impenetrable for anyone without a working knowledge of Japanese. But in record time, a fan translation has been completed with the title Splatterworld, courtesy of Aeon Genesis. Given the ROM only appeared on October 31, that's impressive.
>> I remember Splaterhouse III on the Megadrive/Genesis. Anyway, the article has the links to the translation and the archived ROM.

First it was owls, but now I've become obsessed with adding baby dragons to my Minecraft world thanks to this mod
https://www.pcgamer.com/games/survival-crafting/first-it-was-owls-but-now-ive-become-obsessed-with-adding-baby-dragons-to-my-minecraft-world-thanks-to-this-mod/
It feels like just yesterday I was telling you about how one of the most popular mods on the Minecraft marketplace simply adds owls to the game. This time we're opting for scales rather than feathers in the My Pet Dragons mod, which does exactly what it says on the tin—adds dragons to the game. Lots of them, too. While this mod might not be as popular among players, it certainly feels just as exciting.
The My Pet Dragons mod adds over 500 variations of the little critters to your game, with some spawning in specific biomes and in the Nether. You'll be able to find everything from Ice and Fire dragons to Demon and Lucky Block species (whatever that means) and tame them before embarking on some pretty intense training. After all, you don't just want a cute pet, you probably want something that can take down at least some of Minecraft's many mobs.
Yes, before you ask, you can use the dragons as mounts, too. So, similarly to the owls mod, you'll be able to craft a carriage for your dragons to carry you around on, ridding the need to trek to the End and get yourself an Elytra. Plus, there is just something inherently cool about being carted around by a little dragon.
It's not all about dragons either. Bosses and quests are also a significant part of the mod, giving you more reasons to train your dragons to be the strongest they possibly can and providing a bit more direction than the standard Minecraft experience.
This is all made a little easier with your custom fire sword which is also packed into the mod, along with flying armour and boosts and abilities you can pick up along the way.
Most importantly though, this mod will unleash an entire wardrobe of hats for your new friends. That's right, for the low, low price of 660 Minecoins you can accessorise your companions until your heart's content, which is incredibly important for me. As much as I love wolves and cats, they aren't exactly dragons, are they? With how cute some of these sprites are as well, I don't think I could ever go back to a world with no dragons.
>> The article has one single screenshot showing several dragons.

GAMING NEWS

Elden Ring: Nightreign Update 1.03 Released – Full Patch Notes
https://www.dsogaming.com/patches/elden-ring-nightreign-update-1-03-released-full-patch-notes/
FromSoftware has just released Title Update 1.03 for Elden Ring: Nightreign and shared its full patch notes. So, let’s see what this new update brings to the table.
>> It’s the update with the  The Forsaken Hollows DLC.

KRAFTON has removed Denuvo from Hi-Fi RUSH
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/krafton-has-removed-denuvo-from-hi-fi-rush/
Now here is something that came out of nowhere. KRAFTON has removed the Denuvo anti-tamper tech from Hi-Fi RUSH. The game will now only use three DRM’s. These are Steam’s own DRM, VMProtect, and TG DRM.

The God Slayer is a new Eastern-inspired open-world RPG
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/the-god-slayer-is-a-new-eastern-inspired-open-world-rpg/
Pathea Games has announced a new Eastern-inspired steampunk open-world RPG, called The God Slayer. The God Slayer will be powered by Unreal Engine 5, and below you can find its debut gameplay trailer.

PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS Update 39.1 Released – Patch Notes
https://www.dsogaming.com/patches/pubg-battlegrounds-update-39-1-released-patch-notes/
KRAFTON has announced the release of Update 39.1 for PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS, transforming Erangel into a frozen battleground with the arrival of “Erangel: Subzero.” The update introduces large-scale environmental changes, the expanded return of UGC Alpha, and several weapon balance adjustments alongside new season updates.