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Here are the Monday gaming news:

SALES/PLAYER COUNTS & DEALS

GOG starts the week strong:

Steam is full of deals and sales/events:

Humble Bundle has two new deals for us:

Fanatical’s Star Deal is DOOM: The Dark Ages - Premium Edition, 57% off. It started yesterday and will last another 24 hours: https://www.fanatical.com/en/game/doom-the-dark-ages-premium-edition

SOFTWARE & DRIVERS

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MODS, EMULATORS & FAN PROJECTS

Diablo 1 Fan Remake Released, Featuring HD Textures, Ray Tracing, and Online Co-Op
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/diablo-1-fan-remake-released-featuring-hd-textures-ray-tracing-and-online-co-op/
Diablo fans, here is something special for you today. Troygentic has released a special version of DevilutionX, the open-source port of Diablo, called DamnationX.
DamnationX is basically a fan remake of Diablo 1 with some cool modern-day graphics features. It brings HD textures, ray-traced lighting, and online co-op.
What’s also cool here is that DamnationX is playable in your browser or on desktop. I don’t really know why anyone would want to play it in their browser. But hey, it’s a nice feature to have.
I don’t know if it’s the lighting, but with the new HD textures, the game seems to lose some of its grittiness. So, I hope the team behind it will overhaul the new textures. They look great on most characters. But the environments need a bit more work.
Do note that this is a very early version of the remake. As such, you may encounter some bugs and glitches. Things will get better over time, so make sure to keep that in mind.
All in all, this is an amazing fan remake of the first Diablo game. And it’s free, meaning that everyone can download and try it. So, even if you don’t like it, you can skip it, as it’s not an official remake. On the other hand, if you always wanted to play Diablo with ray-traced lighting, you can give this remake a go.
Personally, I love when modders add Ray Tracing, and especially Path Tracing, to old/classic games. I really, really enjoyed Duke Nukem 3D, Doom, Doom 2, Quake, GTA 4, and Serious Sam with their Path Tracing mods.
You can go ahead and download this fan remake of Diablo 1 from here (Github). Below, you can also find a trailer for it. This trailer highlights most of its key features.

Resident Evil 2 Remake & BioShock Just Got Co-Op Mods
https://www.dsogaming.com/mods/resident-evil-2-remake-bioshock-just-got-co-op-mods/
Here is something for our Resident Evil 2 and BioShock fans. Two co-op mods have been released for these games, allowing you to play their campaign modes with your friends. So, let’s take a closer look at them.
Let’s start with the co-op mod for Resident Evil 2 Remake. This is a local splitscreen co-op mod. It does not support online co-op. As such, one player can use a keyboard and mouse, while the other uses a gamepad. You can also use two controllers.
(***eight paragraphs detailing this mod***)
On the other hand, the co-op mod for BioShock supports both local and online play. With this mod, you can play the full story with a friend. You will explore Rapture, fight enemies, hack machines, and take down Big Daddies together.
(***five paragraphs detailing this mod***)
From what I know, both of these mods are in a somewhat early stage. So, you may encounter some bugs and glitches. Still, they are a cool way to re-experience these two games.
Those interested can go ahead and download them from here (Nexus Mods) and here (Nexus Mods).
>> The article has a 4 hours video for the RE2 mod.

Starfield Is Getting a Mod That Lets You Seamlessly Land on Any Planet
https://www.dsogaming.com/videotrailer-news/starfield-is-getting-a-mod-that-lets-you-seamlessly-land-on-any-planet/
One of the biggest complaints about Starfield was that you could not fly to planets in real time. You also could not land on them seamlessly. A mod has already fixed the first issue. Now, a new mod is in the works to fix the second. This mod will let you land on any planet in the game in a seamless way.
Modder ‘Frederik Wessberg Is A Nerd’ has been working on this mod for half a year and shared a video to showcase it. As you will see, you will be able to get really close to a planet. Then, clouds will start covering the entire screen. That’s when the game will be loading the planet’s surface.
(*** too much to share***)
All in all, this will be a must-have mod for Starfield. Sadly, though, is no ETA for when it will come out. Naturally, though, I’ll be sure to keep you posted.
>> The video is slightly over two minutes long and it’s in the article.

PS5 Emulator KyTyPS5 Runs SAROS, Hits Up to 60FPS in Demon’s Souls Remake and 40FPS in Marvel’s Wolverine
https://www.dsogaming.com/videotrailer-news/ps5-emulator-kytyps5-runs-saros-hits-up-to-60fps-in-demons-souls-remake-and-40fps-in-marvels-wolverine/
It has been a while since we last covered KyTyPS5, the best emulator for PlayStation 5. Since then, the emulator has seen many updates. Now, a new video shows three PS5 games running on its latest version. These games are SAROS, Demon’s Souls Remake, and Marvel’s Wolverine.
Let’s start with SAROS. It is an action game from the team behind Returnal. Returnal came to PC, but SAROS will most likely stay a PS5 exclusive. Right now, KyTyPS5 can run SAROS and get into the game. The frame rate is not great yet. Still, this is a big step for the emulator. Getting the game to run at all is quite impressive.
Then, we have Marvel’s Wolverine. During some cut-scenes, the game can run at 40FPS on a high-end PC system. During gameplay, there are still major slowdowns. The game is nowhere close to being playable. From what I’ve seen, it currently runs at 10-15FPS. There are also major stuttering issues, and the game appears to be unstable. So, I don’t believe KyTyPS5 will be able to run it at 30FPS in 2026.
Lastly, we have Demon’s Souls Remake. Demon’s Souls Remake can now run at 40-50FPS on a high-end PC system. In some particular areas, the emulator can run the game at 60FPS. This is most likely the game that will soon be fully playable at 60FPS. My guess is that by Christmas we will be able to run it at 60FPS.
Before closing, I should note that the second-best PS5 emulator, SharpEmu, can now launch Ghost of Yotei and get into the game. Performance is still really low, though. We’re talking about 1-2FPS. Still, the fact that SharpEmu can launch Ghost of Yotei is already impressive.
>> The article has two videos.

First Look at the PC Native Port of inFAMOUS Second Son
https://www.dsogaming.com/videotrailer-news/first-look-at-the-pc-native-port-of-infamous-second-son/
YouTube’s ‘Keep Tryin’ is currently working on an unofficial PC port of the PS4 game, inFAMOUS Second Son. And a couple of days ago, he released a video showcasing 20 minutes of gameplay from it. So, if you’ve always wanted to play this PS4 game on PC, you should check it out.
The project uses the game’s original compiled code, combining reverse engineering, custom hooks, and PC-specific adaptations.
Instead of rebuilding the game from scratch, he is working with the original game code, adapting certain PS4-specific functions to run more efficiently on PC.
This approach combines PS4 emulation with targeted code modifications to reduce overhead, improve performance, and gradually move toward more direct PC execution.
In the video, we get to see the game running at 60FPS without any major visual bugs or issues. From what I know, shadPS4 does not run the game as well as what we see here. Moreover, there are lots of graphical bugs with it. So, right now, this PC port offers better visuals and performance than shadPS4.
There is currently no ETA for when this unofficial PC port will come out. Naturally, though, we’ll be sure to keep you posted.
>> The video is in the article, obviously.

Splinter Cell: Double Agent Xbox Version Gets an Unofficial Native PC Port
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/splinter-cell-double-agent-xbox-version-gets-an-unofficial-native-pc-port/
Splinter Cell fans, here is something truly special for you today. An unofficial PC port of the Xbox version of Splinter Cell: Double Agent has just been released.
For those who did not know, the PC/Xbox 360 version of Splinter Cell: Double Agent is quite different from the original Xbox version. Both of them share the same basic story, but many parts of the game have changed.
(***Six paragraphs describing all the differences***)
The PC port supports full screen, borderless, or windowed mode. You can also use your screen’s full size and change the game’s field of view. The port lets you set the frame rate or remove the limit. You can also turn V-Sync on or off and show an FPS counter.
Moreover, this PC port adds many graphics options. You can use MSAA and SMAA to smooth rough edges. You can also set texture filtering, boost shadow quality, and make shadows reach much farther. The port also adds soft contact shadows with ambient occlusion.
You can pick between two shader modes. One keeps the look of the original Xbox game. The other adds Shader Model 3 features, such as HDR and tone mapping. This gives you more control over how the game looks.
What’s also crucial to note is that the PC port allows you to play with a mouse and keyboard. The port supports raw mouse input, and lets you change mouse speed, and lets you remap keys. You can also use a controller and change its button layout.
In case you’re wondering, yet. You can play co-op with a friend over the internet or a local network. You can also play in split-screen mode. Not only that, but the Versus mode also works online.
The port also lets you raise the co-op update rate. You can lower the input delay, too. Both players must use the same settings for these options.
All in all, this is a must-have for all PC Splinter Cell fans. Right now, the official remake seems to be in development hell. So, the only “new” Splinter Cell game you can play, especially if you’ve always been a PC gamer, is this one.
You can go ahead and download it from here (Github). As with all PC recompilations, it does not feature any in-game assets. So, to play it, you’ll have to provide your own ISO.
>> These mods/ports articles are getting ridiculously long. Anyway, the article has a shorter than two minutes video.

God of War 3 Remastered Unofficial PC Port Released
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/god-of-war-3-remastered-unofficial-pc-port-released/
One of the best games on the PS3, which was then remastered for PS4, is God of War 3. And now, PC gamers can finally enjoy this game on PC. Yup, you read that right. An unofficial PC port of God of War 3 Remastered has just been released.
This PC port is based on Supermedo’s Windows port, which builds on deadinside28’s Bloodborne PC project. It also uses fixes for God of War III from cuesta4’s shadPS4 fork.
The PC port lets you play the entire game. In other words, you can play from the opening scenes to the final fight. The menus, video scenes, music, voices, and sound effects all work.
Now, here is one of the best things about the PC port. We get full keyboard and mouse support from the get-go. As with a lot of recent PC ports, we have KB&M support at launch. You can also rebind all keys. Plus, you can use a DualSense, Xbox pad, or any other gamepad you want.
But what about performance? On an AMD Ryzen 5 5600X with 32GB of RAM and an AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT, the PC port runs at 144 FPS on average at 1080p. In some cases, it can drop to 55 FPS, but it can also go up to 240 FPS. At 4K with FSR, this same PC setup can push an average of at 108 FPS.
(***another eight paragraphs***)
Those interested can go ahead and download the PC port from here (Github). To run it, you’ll need a copy of God of War III Remastered CUSA01623 with the 01.02 update.
>> The article has an over two minutes video.

GAMING NEWS

20 Minutes of New PC Gameplay Footage From Phantom Blade Zero
https://www.dsogaming.com/videotrailer-news/20-minutes-of-new-pc-gameplay-footage-from-phantom-blade-zero/
S-Game has lifted the embargo on the final preview coverage of Phantom Blade Zero. And now, YouTube’s Geek Culture Plays shared a video showcasing 20 minutes of gameplay from its PC version.



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