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Welcome to a new edition of the gaming news:

SALES/PLAYER COUNTS & DEALS

These are the new (at least to me, deals at Humble

• Humble Bundle has the Games Under 5 Hours Bundle, with up to 10 games to get during 17 days: https://www.humblebundle.com/games/games-under-5-hours-bundle
• Humble Store has a couple of sales:
  • Konami Holiday Sale has games up to 85% off during 11 days: https://www.humblebundle.com/store/promo/konami-holiday-sale/
  • Humble Holiday Blowout is their big sale of the season with lots of games from many publishers. It features up to 90% discounts and will last 14 days : https://www.humblebundle.com/store/promo/humble-holiday-blowout/

Fanatical has these deals:

• The Star Deal is Digimon Story Time Stranger, 32% off. It started yesterday and will last another 24 hours or until they run out of keys: https://www.fanatical.com/en/game/digimon-story-time-stranger
• The BYO Quest VR Collection (Winter 2025) has 21 titles to choose from for your 2+, 4+ or 7+ game bundles during 34 days: https://www.fanatical.com/en/pick-and-mix/build-your-own-quest-vr-bundle

SOFTWARE & DRIVERS

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MODS, EMULATORS & FAN PROJECTS

New comparison screenshots for Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines RTX Remix Path Tracing Mod
https://www.dsogaming.com/pc-performance-analyses/new-comparison-screenshots-for-vampire-the-masquerade-bloodlines-rtx-remix-path-tracing-mod/
Modder ‘Safemilk‘ has released some comparison screenshots between the vanilla and the upcoming RTX Remix Path Tracing Mod for Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines.
This RTX Remix Mod will enable real-time Path Tracing to this classic RPG. Now, contrary to other RTX Remix Mods we’ve shared, this one will use new textures and materials. As such, it will look better than most of the other RTX Remix Mods.
The bad news is that there is still no release date. However, there is a good reason why this mod is taking so long. The modder explained that every wall, window, door, and door frame in the Ocean House has three or sometimes four different versions. Now imagine how many new assets he needs to make for the rest of the game.

Cyberpunk 2077 Ultra Cinematic V4 Next-Gen Mod Looks Stunning
https://www.dsogaming.com/pc-performance-analyses/cyberpunk-2077-ultra-cinematic-v4-next-gen-mod-looks-stunning/
Modder ‘GPC-Surgeon’ has released V4 of his Ultra Cinematic Next-Gen Mod for Cyberpunk 2077. So, let’s take a closer look at it, shall we?
The Cyberpunk 2077 Ultra Cinematic V4 Mod makes the game look much better, especially when Path Tracing is turned on. The modder says this is not just a simple ReShade preset. It is a full cinematic toolset made to turn Cyberpunk 2077 into a movie-like experience.
Going into more details, the mod will enhance the game’s weather system. It will boost the quality of volumetric fog and clouds, and it has various presets for cinematic moods. The modder has also handcrafted transitions for better realism and atmosphere.
Ultra Cinematic V4 changes the game’s lighting and visual effects to look much better. It also adds many film-style camera features. For example, it includes first-person camera shake and a VCR filter that makes the game look like real body-cam footage. It also adds HDR+ colors and a new night vision mode. Players can also use sepia and 8mm film effects, a comic book style, and a black-and-white mode.
The only downside is that Ultra Cinematic V4 is a paid mod. So, most of you won’t likely bother with it. Still, at the end of the article, you can find a video showcase. This video will give you an idea of what you can expect from it. So, be sure to at least watch it.

Unreal Engine 5.7 Demo for Unreal Tournament Released
https://www.dsogaming.com/pc-performance-analyses/unreal-engine-5-7-demo-for-unreal-tournament-released/
Unreal Tournament fans, here is something for you today. YouTube’s Smart Poly has ported Unreal Tournament to Unreal Engine 5.7 and has released a playable demo that you can download right now.
Before Fortnite Battle Royale launched, Epic Games was working on a free-to-play Unreal Tournament game. This was meant to be a community-driven project. Sadly, though, its team was moved to help develop Fortnite Battle Royale instead. As such, this UT game was put on ice indefinitely.
This playable demo takes advantage of the improvements that Epic Games made to Unreal Engine 5.7. As such, the demo will now run better than its initial version.
Now, while there is also support for Software Lumen, Smart Poly did not make any improvements to it. As Smart Poly noted, this Lumen solution runs really well on most PCs. The downside is the visual artifacts you can easily see in the video. The artist could improve the quality of Lumen, but that would come at a great performance cost. As such, he decided to leave it as it was.
It’s a shame we’ll never get a new Unreal Tournament game. But hey, at least we now have a playable demo of it in Unreal Engine 5.7. Sadly, the demo does not seem to have any gameplay features. I don’t see any bots you can fight, and there is no support for online play. All you can do is explore the Outpost level. And that’s it.
>> The article has an over 10 minutes video.

You can now play the canceled Game Boy Color port of Resident Evil
https://www.dsogaming.com/pc-performance-analyses/you-can-now-play-the-canceled-game-boy-color-port-of-resident-evil/
Now here is something really cool for all our retro fans. Games That Weren’t has shared a new ROM for the canceled Game Boy Color port of the first Resident Evil game. This new ROM is said to be 98% complete. As such, you can finally experience this unreleased Resident Evil game on PC.
For those who did not know, in 1999, HotGen worked on a Game Boy Color port of Resident Evil. However, Nintendo decided to cancel it, even though the port was almost finished. And now, in 2025, gamers can play it.
From what I’ve seen, Jill’s campaign can be played in its entirety, from start to finish. Sadly, though, Chris’ campaign is not fully playable. According to reports, the door, which is supposed to open with the flamethrower during Chris’ campaign, does not open. As such, you cannot progress after that point.
The Game Boy Color version of Resident Evil includes almost all the weapons from the original PlayStation game. The only missing weapon is the Bazooka. You also cannot combine Red and Green herbs. The famous Snake enemy is in this version, too. However, the first fight with the Snake does not work properly. The second fight can be played to an extent.
All in all, this is one of those “impossible” ports. As you will see in the video, it does resemble Resident Evil. In my opinion, HotGen did an incredible job here. So, I don’t know why it was canceled in the last minute. I mean, it’s WAY better than the Tigen Game.COM port of Resident Evil 2.
You can find more details about this Game Boy Color port of Resident Evil, as well as a download link for it, here. As I said, you can experience it on your PC. All you need is a Game Boy Color emulator.
>> The article has an over 30 minutes video.

Resident Evil 4 Remake Got an Amazing Tactical First-Person Mod
https://www.dsogaming.com/pc-performance-analyses/resident-evil-4-remake-got-an-amazing-tactical-first-person-mod/
Modder ‘ErwinGunsmith’ has released an amazing new mod for Resident Evil 4 Remake. This mod introduces a new tactical first-person mode, allowing you to play RE4 from start to finish with it. This is a really cool way to re-experience it. So, if you are a fan of it, you should definitely check it out.
Going into more details, the mod adds a tactical first-person mode with iron sights for every weapon. It also includes custom aiming stances and new animations. You can adjust the camera position and field of view to fit your liking. To avoid visual issues, the mod automatically hides the character’s head, hat, and accessories in first-person mode.
As said, there are iron sights for pretty much all weapons. Not only that, but you can customize everything by enabling “Advanced Customization Options”. This menu will let you adjust Iron Sight Position, Scope Offsets, and Visual Recoil. As such, you can get the ultimate first-person experience.
You can go ahead and download this mod from this link. At the end of the article, you can also find a showcase video. This video will give you a pretty good idea of what you can expect from it. So, be sure to watch it.

New Fallout 76 64GB HD Mod Overhauls Almost All Textures
https://www.dsogaming.com/pc-performance-analyses/new-fallout-76-64gb-hd-mod-overhauls-almost-all-textures/
Modder ‘Veno’ has released a must-have HD Texture Pack for Fallout 76, which weighs around 64GB in size. This mod will overhaul most of the game’s textures. As such, it’s a must-have for everyone who plays this Fallout game.
Going into more details, the modder has used AI tools to upscale the textures of Wessberg’s High Resolution Texture Pack Mod. As you will see, the vanilla version of Fallout 76 had a lot of low-resolution textures. Thanks to this mod, though, you can greatly improve their quality.
This mod comes in two versions. The first one is for those with high-end GPUs that have more than 20GB of VRAM. The second is a more optimized one for those who have less than 24GB of VRAM.
As the modder suggested, owners of 12GB of VRAM should set their in-game resolution to 1080p and download the optimized version. Owners of 16GB of VRAM should set their resolution to 1440p and download the optimized version. Those with 20GB of VRAM will be able to bump up their resolution to 4K. As for those with 24GB of VRAM, they will be able to play at 4K with the best version of the mod.
>> The article has a couple of comparison screenshots.

GAMING NEWS

Here are the PC requirements for Code Vein 2
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/here-are-the-pc-requirements-for-code-vein-2/
Bandai Namco has revealed the official PC system requirements for Code Vein 2. Also, as we’ve already reported, the game will be using the Denuvo anti-tamper tech. So, let’s see what PC system you’ll need to run it.

Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora Patch 2.5 Released & Detailed
https://www.dsogaming.com/patches/avatar-frontiers-of-pandora-patch-2-5-released-detailed/
Ubisoft has released Title Update 2.5 for Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora and shared its full patch notes. So, let’s see what this new update brings to the table.

20 minutes of leaked gameplay footage from Marathon
https://www.dsogaming.com/videotrailer-news/20-minutes-of-leaked-gameplay-footage-from-marathon/
It appears that a few videos have been leaked for Marathon’s latest closed alpha phase. To be more precise, these videos are from the October and December test phases. In total, we have around 20 minutes of gameplay footage from these tests.
>> By the way, the Art Director of the game has left Bungie (link).