The NDA for the 2080 was supposed to end on the 17th, while the 2080Ti reviews would go live on the 19th, but reviewers have had problems to get their 2080 samples, so Nvidia decided to delay the NDA to give them more time to test them.

There are also rumors that Nvidia still haven't send reviewers the final drivers for the new cards, so those that have the cards can't test them.

Wednesday news:

SALES & "SALES"/DEALS

GOG's daily deal is Subterrain, 65% off: https://www.gog.com/game/subterrain

At Steam, we have the daily deal and three Modweek Madness deals:

• The daily deal is Endless Space 2, 66% off: https://store.steampowered.com/app/392110/Endless_Space_2/
• Project CARS 2 is 60% off: https://store.steampowered.com/app/378860/Project_CARS_2/
• Prison Architect is 75% off: https://store.steampowered.com/app/233450/Prison_Architect/
• And there's a "Made with GameMaker" sale, featuring both the software and the games made with this software: https://store.steampowered.com/sale/madewithgamemaker/

And at Fanatical, there are two new deals:

• Insurgency can be yours for a wooping 95% discount for the next 48 hours: https://www.fanatical.com/en/game/insurgency
• Surprisingly, and also oddly, there's a Ubisoft DLC sale. Yes, it's a sale of Season passes and DLCs.

SOFTWARE

NVIDIA’s next driver will significantly improve performance in Monster Hunter World
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/nvidias-next-driver-will-significantly-improve-performance-in-monster-hunter-world/
NVIDIA has confirmed that its next official driver will significantly improve performance in Monster Hunter World. Not only that, but PC gamers can use a workaround – via the NVIDIA Inspector Tool – in order to improve performance in both the latest and the previous driver.
According to reports, some keys that have been used in the Monster Hunter World profile bring performance degradation and additional stuttering. By simply removing them, PC gamers can improve performance by up to 20% without any visual glitches or issues. Not only that, but this workaround lowers overall stuttering in heavily crowded scenes.

>>I think it's the first time I post an article about an upcoming driver. In any case, you'll find the keys to remove in the article.

MODS/EMULATORS

ZONE OF THE ENDERS THE 2nd RUNNER : MARS mod replaces English voices with Japanese voices
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/zone-of-the-enders-the-2nd-runner-mars-mod-replaces-english-voices-with-japanese-voices/
ZONE OF THE ENDERS: THE 2nd RUNNER MARS has been released on the PC, however it only comes with English voices. Which is a shame as this game – and some other Japanese games – are more enjoyable (at least in my opinion) with their original Japanese voices. As such, I’m happy to report that modder Mecha Suplex has released a mod for ZONE OF THE ENDERS THE 2nd RUNNER : MARS that replaces its English voices with the Japanese voices. And yes the game now feels better than its original PC version as the Japanese voices are better.

>>You can get the mod from Nexus Mods or download it directly from here.

Operation: Gral mod adds 22 new levels and improved visuals to classic Wolfenstein 3D
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/operation-gral-mod-adds-22-new-levels-and-improved-visuals-to-classic-wolfenstein-3d/
Modder ‘RiotEsper’ has released a brand new mod for Wolfenstein 3D, called Operation: Gral. This mod adds a completely new set of visuals, 22 new levels in total and other additional features. It also retains the classic Wolfenstein 3D gameplay so this is a must-have for all old-school fans out there.
In Operation: Gral, players will have to get the holy grail back from the remnant nazi chapter holed up in Castle Todesdrache. Players will confront the Colonel Müller and his three henchmen in challenging, over-the-top boss fights. Players will also reveal the ancient secrets of the Holy Grail and traverse dimensions in preparation for the final battle.

>>Available from ModDB.

This Dark Souls mod brings CJ from GTA San Andreas to Lordran
https://www.pcgamer.com/this-dark-souls-mod-brings-cj-from-gta-san-andreas-to-lordran/
Carl Johnson performing Dark Souls' most famous gesture is a joy to behold. Praise Grove Street.
Creator Drop0ff says CJ's likeness in CJ Carl Johnson From GTA SA DSR replaces the Hard Leather Set—meaning Warrior class Dark Souls: Remastered players can control the GTA San Andreas protagonist in Lordran from the outset.

>>Get the mod from Nexus Mods.

GAMING NEWS

One Piece World Seeker has been officially delayed until 2019
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/one-piece-world-seeker-has-been-officially-delayed-until-2019/
And another one bites the dust. Following CODE VEIN and God Eater 3, One Piece World Seeker has been also delayed to 2019. These three games were originally meant to come out in 2018, however the publisher claimed that they needed more time in order to get polished.

EA refuses to back down on loot box ban in Belgium
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/ea-refuses-to-back-down-on-loot-box-ban-in-belgium/
Over the last couple of months, several big gaming publishers, namely Valve, Blizzard and 2K Games, have all given up a substantial amount of income in online transactions from both Belgian and Dutch players. This comes as a result of a loot box ban issued by the Kansspelcommissie (gaming commission) that decrees all forms of online gambling must be removed from video games.
From the outset of the commission’s ruling, they have been very clear on the severity of the punishment if major publishers did not comply with the mandate. The punishment could include both a severe fine, and actual time behind bars for members of the company. According to NAG online who received correspondence with the commission, the fine could be as much as 10% of the company’s total gross annual profit.
Well, according to nieuwsblad.be, EA seems to risk this punishment as they have refused to remove certain loot box options and virtual surprise boxes in both FIFA 18 and FIFA 19. This refusal seems to come directly from CEO Andrew Wilson who states that the aforementioned loot box options do not constitute gambling. He argues that players know exactly how much loot they are getting, before comparing it to the Panini football stickers that some enthusiasts collect and trade.

>>I couldn't summary the article in one paragraph as usual.

Insurgency: Sandstorm delayed until December 12
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/insurgency-sandstorm-delayed-until-december-12/
Focus Home Interactive has announced that Insurgency: Sandstorm, the sequel to the critically-acclaimed indie hit Insurgency, will now release for the PC on December 12th. According to the publisher, the extra time will allow developers New World Interactive to improve and polish their gem, and make Sandstorm a stand-out title in the modern FPS genre.

Here are 30 minutes of gameplay footage from the PAX West build of Remnant: From the Ashes
https://www.dsogaming.com/videotrailer-news/here-are-30-minutes-of-gameplay-footage-from-the-pax-west-build-of-remnant-from-the-ashes/
Perfect World Entertainment and Gunfire Games have released a new video, showing around 30 minutes of gameplay footage from the PAX West build of Remnant: From the Ashes. Remnant: From the Ashes is a third-person survival-action game that is developed by the Darksiders 3 developers and is set in a post-apocalyptic world overrun by mythical creatures.

Forza Horizon 4 Demo releases later today, September 12th
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/forza-horizon-4-demo-releases-later-today-september-12th/
Microsoft and Playground Games have revealed – via an official Microsoft store page – that a demo for Forza Horizon 4 will be released later today. Unfortunately we don’t know what this demo will feature, though we are pretty sure that it will give players an idea of what they can expect from it.

Call of Duty Black Ops 4 battle royale mode, Blackout, now supports 88 players
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/call-of-duty-black-ops-4-battle-royale-mode-blackout-now-supports-88-players/
The open beta phase for Call of Duty: Black Ops 4’s battle royale mode, Blackout, has begun on PS4 and while the game was initially supporting 80 players, that number jumped to 88 after yesterday’s patch. Yeap, in just a day the game’s player count has been risen so it will be interesting to see whether Blackout will support up to 100 players like other battle royale titles do.

Super Street: The Game is a new arcade street racing game in which you can completely destroy your car
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/super-street-the-game-is-a-new-arcade-street-racing-game-in-which-you-can-completely-destroy-your-car/
Lion Castle Entertainment has released the official arcade racing game for Super Street, the world’s number one in automotive tuning culture, Super Street: The Game. In this new arcade racer, players will be able to build their ride, part by part, from scrap and use it to race in different game modes and environments.

Microsoft debunks latest Halo 5 PC rumours
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/microsoft-debunks-latest-halo-5-pc-rumours/
A few days ago, we informed you about the possibility of Halo 5: Guardians coming to the PC. Microsoft has changed the banner of Halo 5 in Amazon, hinting at a possible PC release. However, and once again, Microsoft has debunked these rumours.

Wednesday news, part two:

Blizzard job listings hint at something entirely new
https://www.pcgamer.com/blizzard-job-listings-hint-at-something-entirely-new/
Blizzard’s job page is often an interesting place for inquisitive minds, offering up tiny glimpses into possible futures. Amid the vacancies for existing games like World of Warcraft and Overwatch are stacks of advertisements for unannounced projects. There are plenty related to a mystery Diablo project, but there are just as many openings for something new.

Lethal League Blaze will smack balls at you next month
https://www.pcgamer.com/lethal-league-blaze-will-smack-balls-at-you-next-month/
I’ve never watched or played a game of baseball, so I’m just going to assume it’s a lot like the future ball game presented in Lethal League and its upcoming sequel, Lethal League Blaze. So it must be the greatest sport of all time. But also pretty violent. Chill out, baseball players. Blaze is coming out next month, but you can smear your eyes all over this trailer in the meantime.

Scum's map may get much, much larger in the future
https://www.pcgamer.com/scums-map-may-get-much-much-larger-in-the-future/
Scum's map is a pretty big one—144 square kilometers—and it can take a while to haul yourself from one end to the other in the Early Access survival game. But if you teleport yourself into the sky using the admin console, you can see a map that is actually much bigger. It's about four times as big—at least potentially. Scum is an island after all!

Fortnite's drum gun is gone
https://www.pcgamer.com/fortnites-drum-gun-is-gone/
I woke up to an exasperated cry of joy this morning as all the Fortnite players in the world simultaneously celebrated the removal of the drum gun from play. As of the v5.40 content update, the contentious weapon has been vaulted.

Pathologic 2's gameplay trailer is appropriately weird
https://www.pcgamer.com/pathologic-2s-gameplay-trailer-is-appropriately-weird/
The remake of Pathologic, renamed to Pathologic 2 last year to avoid confusion with the HD remaster of the original game, looks appropriately weird and disquieting in its new gameplay teaser. Strange is Pathologic’s bread and butter.

Assassin's Creed Odyssey isn't shackled to history
https://www.pcgamer.com/assassins-creed-odyssey-isnt-shackled-to-history/
Assassin’s Creed has always had an unusual relationship with history. It’s integral to the series and every game has been rich in historical detail, whether it’s the little facts about landmarks or characters, or the famous faces that you’ll meet as an assassin. It's never been accurate, but it usually feels authentic. But the more the series has progressed, the more it’s started to feel like the Disneyland of history, throwing in celebrities with wild abandon, turning its cities into places where every historical figure of the age seems to reside.
With Odyssey, Ubisoft is taking a different approach.

Drive Halo's Warthog in Forza Horizon 4
https://www.pcgamer.com/drive-halos-warthog-in-forza-horizon-4/
You’ll get more than just Master Chief’s favourite vehicle. Look up at the sky and you’ll see the ring bending around the world, while the track is littered with little Halo touches, from crates to the much more impressive Pelican dropship that will follow you from above.

Visit D.Va's stomping ground in Overwatch's new map
https://www.pcgamer.com/visit-dvas-stomping-grounds-in-overwatchs-new-map/
Overwatch’s new map, Busan, has gone live, letting players muck around in D.Va’s striking hometown. I’m not convinced D.Va would be too happy about her home being turned into a battleground, especially when players can also snoop inside her room, but at least it means she won’t have a long commute.

Strange Brigade gets some cowboy DLC and free maps
https://www.pcgamer.com/strange-brigade-gets-some-cowboy-dlc-and-free-maps/
Strange Brigade, the supernatural co-op shooter, is getting a bunch of new maps, missions and an additional character across the coming months. Some of it will be part of the game’s season pass, but the maps for the score attack and horde modes will be free for everyone.

I wouldn't say it is debunked yet.
Microsoft said that Halo 2 Anniversary wasn't a thing... And it still happened.

https://gamingbolt.com/halo-2-anniversary-not-happening

Halo 5 was a fairly average game anyway, so PC gamers aren't really missing out on much... But it would be awesome if they all got a Steam release.

Keep dreaming.

A nice comparison.

Got some nice little big boys.

Yep, they're quite big.

But I still don't understand why they've gone with 3 different chips. Using the same one for both the 2080 & 2070 would make more sense as they could salvage more chips. I wonder if there will be some kind of shortages because of that.

Maybe they finally figured out how to recycle.

Today there are not enough news for two posts, so here comes all the news:

SALES & "SALES"/DEALS

GOG has two new deals for us:

• The daily deal is Lost Sea, 85% off: https://www.gog.com/game/lost_sea
• While not listed, the System Shock Enhanced Edition has been upgraded with the Source Port update for free. In order to celebrate this update, the game will be 50% off until Sep. 17th: https://www.gog.com/game/system_shock_enhanced_edition

On Steam, the daily deal is 60 Seconds!. The game is free to try for the next 3 days, and also 50% off... but only for another day: https://store.steampowered.com/app/368360/60_Seconds/

SOFTWARE

AMD Radeon Adrenalin 18.9.1 is optimized for Shadow of the Tomb Raider and Star Control: Origins
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/amd-radeon-adrenalin-18-9-1-is-optimized-for-shadow-of-the-tomb-raider-and-star-control-origins/
AMD has released a brand new driver for its graphics cards. According to the release notes, the AMD Radeon Software Adrenalin Edition 18.9.1 offers optimal performance in Shadow of the Tomb Raider and Star Control: Origins.
Going into more details, the AMD Radeon Software Adrenalin Edition 18.9.1 resolves a failure issues with FreeSync when playing Monster Hunter: World, some instability issues with DirectX12 gaming applications while recording with Radeon ReLive on system configurations using Radeon R9 290 and Radeon R9 390 graphics cards, and the absence of the Radeon Settings in the right-click context menu on Windows desktop after Radeon Software installation.

>>Download them from here.

Nine new games will support NVIDIA’s DLSS tech, including Darksiders 3 and OVERKILL’s The Walking Dead
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/six-new-games-will-support-nvidias-dlss-tech-including-darksiders-3-and-overkills-the-walking-dead/
NVIDIA has announced that nine new games will support its upcoming new supersampling technique that will be exclusive to its RTX series, DLSS. DLSS stands for Deep Learning Super Sampling and will be using the Tensor Cores and the AI in order to super sample the resolution to higher values.
The six new games that will support DLSS are: Darksiders 3, Deliver Us The Moon: Fortuna, Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice, KINETIK, Outpost Zero, OVERKILL’s The Walking Dead, SCUM and Stormdivers.

MODS/EMULATORS

Project Lambda, Half Life in Unreal Engine 4 fan project, is available for download right now
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/project-lambda-half-life-in-unreal-engine-4-fan-project-is-available-for-download-right-now/
Half Life fans, here is something really special for you today. SilverTM has released its Half Life fan project in Unreal Engine 4, Project Lambda. This project is a remake of the intro/train section of the first Half Life game, using entirely new assets in Epic’s latest game engine.
As we’ve said and when we shared the WIP screenshots from this project, overall interactivity is limited. Players cannot interact with a lot of objects, and cannot shoot enemies or aliens. Basically, this is a tour of the Black Mesa facility so you can only admire the game’s upgraded visuals. Still, we believe it looks really cool and may give you an idea of what a Half Life remake could look like in a modern-day engine.
What’s really interesting here is that the team will work on the game’s second part in case this demo is downloaded and played by a lot of gamers. Now before getting overly excited, you should temper your expectations as this first part took a lot of months to complete, so don’t expect to be playing its second part anytime soon.

>>Download it from it official website.

GAMING NEWS

Hunt: Showdown patch 2.4 adds graphics options, resolution scaling, reduces loading times and more
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/hunt-showdown-patch-2-4-adds-graphics-options-resolution-scaling-reduces-loading-times-and-more/
Crytek has released a brand new patch for its competitive first-person PvP bounty hunting game that comes with heavy PvE elements, HUNT: Showdown. According to the developers, this new patch adds extensive graphics options, brings various performance/optimization improvements, adds resolution scaling and more.

Jurassic World Evolution Update 1.4 now available for download, full patch release notes unveiled
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/jurassic-world-evolution-update-1-4-now-available-for-download-full-patch-release-notes-unveiled/
Frontier has released a brand new update for Jurassic World Evolution. According to the developers, update 1.4 is full of new features such as a Challenge Mode, which allows you to play through the story with limited money and additional difficulties, as well as new and highly requested Sandbox features such as lifespan and feeder resupply toggles.

Absolver: Downfall is a free expansion that will let you fight like Bruce Lee
https://www.pcgamer.com/absolver-downfall-is-a-free-expansion-that-will-let-you-fight-like-bruce-lee/
Absolver, the multiplayer martial arts romp, will be fattened up with an expansion later this month. Downfall introduces a new combat style, an additional game mode and school challenges; best of all, it’s free.

'Naked demon with a large penis' and other content descriptors waiting for approval on Steam
https://www.pcgamer.com/naked-demon-with-a-large-penis-and-other-content-descriptors-waiting-for-approval-on-steam/
Today, developer Georgiy Kukhtenkov emailed me to let me know that, like the developers of Negligee: Love Stories, they have also written a Steam content description for their game. At the time of writing, Kukhtenkov is still waiting for approval from Valve, but so long as you are logged into Steam, you can see the game's content description on its store page.
The game is called Boobs Saga and contains a "naked demon with a large penis" and "resurrection via an opening resembling an anus," among many, many other things. My favorite line is "scene resembling the act of oral sex performed by a woman on a dwarf (dwarf is standing on a stool)," because I'm certain "oral sex" would have sufficed.

>>Don't bother clicking the link, it doesn't work.

Get a free Happy Ghoul and 600 gold from Hearthstone's 'Days of the Frozen Throne' event
https://www.pcgamer.com/get-a-free-happy-ghoul-and-600-gold-from-hearthstones-days-of-the-frozen-throne-event/
It's been a little over a year since the Knights of the Frozen Throne expansion came to Hearthstone, and Blizzard is celebrating the (slightly late) anniversary with Days of the Frozen Throne, a special event coming next week featuring a new Tavern Brawl, a solid deal on a "Bundle Up" bundle of card packs, and a free Golden Happy Ghoul card for everyone who logs in.

Riot hires former Uber executive to help improve workplace culture
https://www.pcgamer.com/riot-hires-former-uber-executive-to-help-improve-workplace-culture/
As part of its much-publicized effort to reshape its internal culture in the wake of accusations of pervasive sexism, harassment, and discrimination at the studio, League of Legends developer Riot Games has hired Frances Frei, Uber's former senior vice president of leadership and strategy, as a senior advisor to the company's senior executives and "cultural strike team." Riot said that Frei has been meeting regularly with the president, CEO, COO, and co-founders over the past few weeks, and that she'll "get to know Rioters from around the world through educational and working sessions" over the coming months.

Here's the trailer for Tencent's battle royale with snowboards coming to Steam next week
https://www.pcgamer.com/heres-the-trailer-for-tencents-battle-royale-with-snowboards-coming-to-steam-next-week/
In Ring of Elysium you're a tourist—one of a hundred—at a mountain resort when a terrible winter storm rolls in. There's only one rescue chopper left and it can only carry four people as the storm's freezing circle closes around you. You know what that means: battle royale. The game from Tencent (previously called Europa) is free-to-play, and arrives on Steam September 19—though the store page currently appear to be restricted in Europe and parts of Asia.

Rocket League's cross-platform parties have been delayed
https://www.pcgamer.com/rocket-leagues-cross-platform-parties-have-been-delayed/
The release of RocketID, a new addition to Rocket League announced earlier this year that will enable cross-platform friends and parties, has been delayed. The plan had been to roll out the RocketID feature this month, but developer Psyonix said today that it's not going to happen.

BlizzCon 2018 virtual tickets are on sale now, and include a Sombra legendary skin
https://www.pcgamer.com/blizzcon-2018-virtual-tickets-are-on-sale-now-and-include-a-sombra-legendary-skin/
BlizzCon 2018 will once again offer virtual tickets for those unable to make it to the Anaheim Convention Center in November, and you can buy them as of today. To sweeten the deal, a new Diablo-themed legendary skin for Sombra is immediately available with every purchase.

>>Don't worry, the skin will also be available to the rest next year.

Commands & Colors: Ancients out now on Steam
https://www.pcgamer.com/commands-and-colors-ancients-out-now-on-steam/
It's a little later than planned, but Commands & Colors: Ancients now brings Roman warfare to PC.
Launched yesterday on Steam, Hexwar Games and GMT Games have reimagined the 2006 tabletop original in digital form, with 15 war-torn scenarios and over 50 unique combat and command cards.

Warhammer: Chaosbane is an action-RPG that looks a bit familiar
https://www.pcgamer.com/warhammer-chaosbane-is-an-action-rpg-that-looks-a-bit-familiar/
Warhammer: Chaosbane, the fantasy Warhammer action-RPG, was announced back in June, but only now are we getting to see it in action. Developer Eko Software posted a ‘first look’ video, showing off two characters and an appropriately gloomy, chaos-infested dungeon.

Investigative RPG HellSign is coming to Steam early access
https://www.pcgamer.com/investigative-rpg-hellsign-is-coming-to-steam-early-access/
I love a bit of cryptozoology. I’d be more than happy to go for a swim to find Nessie or traipse around North America on the hunt for Bigfoot. There’s more than a hint of that in ‘investigative’ action-RPG HellSign, but instead of doing this all in the name of science (or pseudo-science), you’re trying to find ways to murder these monsters. It’s OK, though; they want to murder you too.

Soulcalibur 6 reintroduces Cervantes, its cursed pirate
https://www.pcgamer.com/soulcalibur-6-reintroduces-cervantes-its-cursed-pirate/
Is Cervantes hot? That’s the question I’ve been grappling with since watching the video reveal of Soulcalibur 6’s latest returning character. He’s a cursed, undead pirate with an unquenchable thirst for souls, so he’s a bad dude, but he’s also shirtless and jacked. Murder and mayhem have done wonders for his physique.

A Hat in Time DLC is free on Steam for a limited time.