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The Wednesday gaming news:

SALES/PLAYER COUNTS & DEALS

Steam has new deals and sales/events:

• Magicraft has a demo and a 25% discount that will last until the 1st of October: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2103140/Magicraft/
• Returns Outlet Simulator, still in Early Access, will be 30% off until October 1st: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3589510/Returns_Outlet_Simulator/
• Tick Tock: A Tale for Two gets a 70% discount until the 1st: https://store.steampowered.com/app/790740/Tick_Tock_A_Tale_for_Two/
• The last deal is Surgeon Simulator 2, that will be 85% off until the same October 1st: https://store.steampowered.com/app/774791/Surgeon_Simulator_2/
• These are the new sales/events:
  • Boomstock 2026 is full of boomer shooters. There are upcoming titles, demos and games up to 90% off. Most deals will end tomorrow, but there are also ouliers: https://store.steampowered.com/sale/boomstock26
  • Game Anglia Direct 2026 features many upcoming releases, some with demos, and up to 90% discounts that will end between the 26th and the 30th of September: https://store.steampowered.com/curator/45808819/sale/GameAngliaDirect2026
  • SCHMOOVEMENT FESTIVAL 2026, about games where “mastery of movement is a core part of the design” has a few upcoming games and games on sale with up to 90% discounts. Most deals will end on September 29, but there are ouliers, : https://store.steampowered.com/sale/SCHMOOVEMENTFESTIVAL

SOFTWARE & DRIVERS

-Nothing today-

MODS, EMULATORS & FAN PROJECTS

GTA 4 Mod Adds Native Support for NVIDIA DLSS and AMD FSR
https://www.dsogaming.com/mods/gta-4-mod-adds-native-support-for-nvidia-dlss-and-amd-fsr/
Modder ‘ChunkLeChuck’ has released an amazing new mod for Grand Theft Auto 4, called DLSS-IV. DLSS-IV adds native DLSS and FSR upscaling, along with better anti-aliasing and proper HDR support. So, I highly recommend using it if you are replaying it.
The mod supports NVIDIA DLSS and AMD FSR. For our AMD fans, the mod uses FSR 4 for the Radeon RX 7000 and RX 9000 series GPUs. Other supported cards will use FSR 3.1.5 by default.
HDR support is another key feature. The mod uses the Xbox 360 gamma curve from FusionFix for its HDR path. It also uses DXVK as part of its graphics setup. This helps bring modern PC graphics features to the older game.
There is one main requirement: FusionFix must be installed. You will also need a supported graphics card for the selected upscaler and renderer. The mod includes the NVIDIA DLSS file in the main download.
To use the mod, install FusionFix first. Then install DLSS-IV into your GTA IV setup. The mod uses a DLSSIV.cfg file for settings such as the FSR version. If you update from an older version, check the included files and remove files that are no longer used.
The modder has also shared some performance numbers. DLSS Quality reached 181 FPS, which is about 3.4% faster than the vanilla version. FSR Quality was even faster at 182.4 FPS, or about 4.2% faster.
DLSS Balanced reached 182.6 FPS, giving it a small 4.3% gain over the vanilla game. FSR Ultra Performance was the fastest upscaling mode at 183.1 FPS. This is about 4.6% faster than the standard game.
The only modes that ran slower were FSR Native AA and DLAA. FSR Native AA averaged 165.7 FPS, which is about 5.3% below the vanilla result. DLAA ran at 164.6 FPS.
You can go ahead and download the mod from this link (Nexus Mods).
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Pokemon FireRed & LeafGreen Unofficial PC Ports Released
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/pokemon-firered-leafgreen-unofficial-pc-ports-released/
Developer bryanthaboi has released a new version of gen1Recomp that adds support for Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen. As such, PC gamers can now enjoy these two Pokemon games that originally came out on the Nintendo Game Boy Advance.
For those who did not know, gen1Recomp is a native PC recreation of the classic Pokémon games. It supports Pokémon Red, Blue, Yellow, Gold, Silver, Crystal, FireRed, and LeafGreen.
The PC version adds many features that were not possible on the original Game Boy. You can use higher game speed, configurable FPS limits, V-Sync, and performance presets. Some of the games also support zoom and a free-roam tilt mode for the overworld. You can also choose from several color modes, including the original look, Super Game Boy, Game Boy Color, monochrome, and classic green. Optional screen effects add pixel grids, shadows, glare, and transparency.
The project also adds widescreen battle layouts and modern input support. You can use a keyboard or controller, and all controls can be changed in the options menu. Mobile builds also support touch controls, custom layouts, vibration, and screen rotation.
A built-in mod manager lets you install and manage mods. Mods can change graphics, music, dialogue, quests, battle rules, and more. Custom carts can also group mods into one package with their own settings, saves, and artwork. You can share mod lists and update installed mods with one press.
The project also adds save tools, including save editing, item editing, save syncing, and save recovery features. It supports LAN link play for trades and battles. An online lobby also allows battles, spectating, and tournaments.
You can go ahead and download the latest version of gen1Recomp from this link (Github). Do note that, as with all recompilations, it does not include any in-game assets. This means you’ll have to provide your own ROMs to play these Pokemon games.
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GAMING NEWS

With no DSoGaming articles for this spot, here's the onlyh short article from PCGamer:

Halo Studios cinematic director promoted, then laid off in the same week
https://www.pcgamer.com/gaming-industry/halo-studios-cinematic-director-promoted-then-laid-off-in-the-same-week/
>> Keep in mind that it’s only Wednesday.