Let's go with the Monday news:
SALES & "SALES"/DEALS
Steam's Top 10
- World War 3
- PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS
- Football Manager 2019
- Assassin's Creed Odyssey
- Rise of the Tomb Raider
- SOULCALIBUR VI
- Cities: Skylines - Industries
- Kingdom Come: Deliverance
- SOULCALIBUR VI
- RimWorld
GOG starts its weekly/Halloween Sale, named Trick or Treat Sale, with more than 170 games up to 90% off.
Steam's daily deal is Assetto Corsa, 40% off: https://store.steampowered.com/app/244210/Assetto_Corsa/
There's a new Humble Bundle, the Day of the Devs 2018 bundle, with games like Full Throttle Remastered, RiME or Yooka-Laylee: https://www.humblebundle.com/games/day-of-the-devs-2018
And at Fanatical, the Star Deal is Redout Complete Pack, 80% off for the next 48 hours: https://www.fanatical.com/en/bundle/redout-complete-pack
SOFTWARE
AMD Radeon Software Adrenalin Edition 18.10.2 is now available, optimized for Fallout 76 Beta
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/amd-radeon-software-adrenalin-edition-18-10-2-is-now-available-optimized-for-fallout-76-beta/
AMD has released a brand new driver for its graphics cards. According to the release notes, the AMD Radeon Software Adrenalin Edition 18.10.2 is optimized for the beta build of Fallout 76.
This driver also comes with two important fixes. AMD Radeon Software Adrenalin Edition 18.10.2 fixes some crashes on launch in games that were using the Vulkan API, and resolves a random game exit when Adaptive Anti-Aliasing is enabled and the game is restarted in Assassin’s Creed Odyssey on multi-GPU systems.
>> Available from here.
NVIDIA GeForce Hotfix 416.64 packs Far Cry 5, Monster Hunter World & Shadow of the Tomb Raider fixes
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/nvidia-geforce-hotfix-416-64-packs-far-cry-5-monster-hunter-world-shadow-of-the-tomb-raider-fixes/
NVIDIA has released a new hotfix driver for its graphics cards. According to the release notes, the NVIDIA GeForce Hotfix 416.64 fixes some flickering issues during gameplay in Far Cry 5 and The Witcher 3 Wild Hunt, as well as some corruption issues when Volume Rendering Quality is set to highest in Monster Hunter World.
Furthermore, this driver improves game stability in Shadow of the Tomb Raider and allows audio receiver to switch from multi-channel to stereo when audio playback is paused and it increases period from 5 seconds to 10 seconds.
Do note, however, that Windows 8.1 64bit are not supporting for Turing cards. As NVIDIA noted, Windows 8.1 x64 is not supported on Turing graphics cards including the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti, GeForce RTX 2080 and GeForce RTX 2070. Ironically, the older OS, Windows 7 64-bit, is supported.
>> Available from here.
MODS/EMULATORS
Spyro: The Dragon mod for Half-Life, Half-Life: Year of the Dragon, is now available for download
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/spyro-the-dragon-mod-for-half-life-half-life-year-of-the-dragon-is-now-available-for-download/
Earlier this month, we informed you about a mod for Half Life that aimed to bring to it the cute dragon from Spyro: The Dragon. And we are happy to report that this mod, called Half-Life: Year of the Dragon, is available for download.
The first version of Half-Life: Year of the Dragon allows you to explore the Office Complex level and use some of Spyro’s moves, like breathing fire, collect gems, help NPCs and fight various Half Life enemies.
Modder ‘Magic_Nipples’ aims to complete Spyro’s moveset, based on the original games, in future versions, add extra abilities and items for variety, and build a unique campaign.
>> Get this mod from ModDB
This mod for Skyrim allows players to destroy 900+ objects, destructible buildings coming in future
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/this-mod-for-skyrim-allows-players-to-destroy-330-objects-destructible-buildings-coming-in-future/
Modder ‘FriendlyAnt’ has released a pretty interesting mod for Skyrim. As its title suggests, the Destructible Objects Mod adds destruction data to a number of Skyrim objects so that players can destroy them.
According to its description, this mod makes combat more tense since you have to watch where you aim, otherwise you might destroy something valuable. Not only that, but you can also destroy doors so that you can enter buildings without using the Lock Picking skill.
Right now, this mod adds 900+ destructible objects. All 86 flora objects can be destroyed, as well as furniture (bedrolls, beds, chairs, forges, enchant & alchemy tables) and moveable static objects (like human bones, city banners, campfires and water wheels).
>> Get the mod from Nexus Mods.
Mass Effect 3 Priority Earth Overhaul mod gets a new patch, adds new textures, packs gameplay fixes
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/mass-effect-3-priority-earth-overhaul-mod-gets-a-new-patch-adds-new-textures-packs-gameplay-fixes/
The team behind the Priority Earth Overhaul mod for Mass Effect 3 has released a brand new patch for it. In case you weren’t aware of, Priority Earth Overhaul attempts to improve ME3’s final mission in every way possible, by restoring cut content, adding new scenes and dialogues, enhancing the gameplay, improving textures and more.
Priority Earth Overhaul’s development is divided into 3 thematically organized parts. Stage 1, Stage 2, and Stage 3. Stage 1, which is currently available, stands as a foundation for future phases and focuses on addressing the biggest issues.
Its latest patch fixes all subtitle length, further improves Anderson’s Death scene, overhauls the ambient battle SFX and overhauls a plethora of additional cut SFX pieces.
>> This mod is also available from Nexus Mods.
Turn Monster Hunter's cat pals into man's true best friend with the Canine Palico mod
https://www.pcgamer.com/turn-monster-hunters-cat-pals-into-mans-true-best-friend-with-the-canine-palico-mod/
I love Monster Hunter World's Palicos. My feline companion rides with me into battle, heals me when I need healing (sometimes), and occasionally even puts a monster to sleep. He looks like kind of a smarmy wise-ass, as most cats are. But I still know in my heart of hearts that dogs are the superior pets, and I love that someone went to great lengths to replace Monster Hunter's palicos with pups in the Canine Palico mod "for those who prefer dogs. Now with sounds!"
>> Everybody knows that dogs > cats. It's a fact.
Desert Bus for Doom adds violence to the monotony
https://www.pcgamer.com/desert-bus-for-doom-adds-violence-to-the-monotony/
Desert Bus is notoriously one of the most boring games of all time, and that, I suppose, is what's so good about it. Richard Cobbett named it in his article about the 11 most boring sims on PC, and it definitely belongs there: it's an eight hour drive through featureless virtual desert. Nothing happens and it sucks. That's what's so good about it.
Revenant Bus is a bit different. It's basically the Desert Bus experience brought to Doom 2, but with one major twist: a revenant spawns in the back of the bus every seven seconds. Given the lack of weapons (you have to punch the revenants to death) and the 24 hour duration of the bus trip (you need to go back for your wallet), that's a very monotonous bus trip indeed. But at least there's punching involved.
>> It's a (classic) DOOM mod, and you can get it from here.
GAMING NEWS
Crytek showcases new map, Lawson Delta, for Hunt: Showdown
https://www.dsogaming.com/videotrailer-news/crytek-showcases-new-map-lawson-delta-for-hunt-showdown/
Crytek has released a new video, showcasing the new map, Lawson Delta, that is coming to Hunt: Showdown. Lawson Delta is set in post-Civil War Louisiana and it looks absolutely stunning, though it remains to be seen whether the actual map will also look this good in-game.
Launch trailers for Call of Cthulhu and My Hero One’s Justice
https://www.dsogaming.com/videotrailer-news/launch-trailers-for-call-of-cthulhu-and-my-hero-ones-justice/
Bandai Namco and Focus Home Interactive have released the launch trailer for My Hero One’s Justice and Call of Cthulhu, respectively. Call of Cthulhu releases on October 30th, whereas My Hero One’s Justice is currently available on Steam.
Hitman 2 – First in-game screenshots for Sean Bean’s character released
https://www.dsogaming.com/screenshot-news/hitman-2-first-in-game-screenshots-for-sean-beans-character-released/
Warner Bros and IO Interactive today released the first in-game screenshots of actor Sean Bean’s upcoming Elusive Target character in HITMAN 2. Bean will take on the role of Mark Faba, a former MI5 agent turned freelance assassin who is notoriously known as “The Undying” due his reputation as a master of faking his own death.
New Ride 3 trailer shows off the Livery Editor
https://www.dsogaming.com/videotrailer-news/new-ride-3-trailer-shows-off-the-livery-editor/
Milestone has released the new “RIDE 3 – Extreme Customisation” trailer that showcases the endless customisation features included in the Livery Editor. This editor is said to be a powerful tool that allows player to create their own bike livery and to speed on track with a unique style.
New gameplay trailer released for Leisure Suit Larry – Wet Dreams Don’t Dry
https://www.dsogaming.com/videotrailer-news/new-gameplay-trailer-released-for-leisure-suit-larry-wet-dreams-dont-dry/
Assemble Entertainment has released a new gameplay trailer Leisure Suit Larry – Wet Dreams Don’t Dry. According to the developers, the new gameplay trailer Leisure Suit Larry – Wet Dreams Don’t Dry tells you what it’s all about and what you can expect.
Warrior’s Orochi 4 boobs physics are bugged at 60fps, you can get bouncing boobs by locking at 30fps
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/warriors-orochi-4-boobs-physics-are-bugged-at-60fps-you-can-get-bouncing-boobs-by-locking-at-30fps/
Earlier today, it was falsely reported that all versions of Warrior’s Orochi 4 were censored except of the Nintendo Switch version. The reason behind this claim was the lack of bouncing boobs in the PC, PS4 and Xbox One versions of the game. For some unknown reason, these versions did not feature any bouncing boobs in the character viewer whereas the Nintendo Switch version had. However, it appears that this is just a bug and not censorship.
>> How lame is that? XD
Latest patch for The Evil Within 2 adds AKUMU mode, Infinite stamina , Super strength and Invincibility
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/latest-patch-for-the-evil-within-2-adds-akumu-mode-infinite-stamina-super-strength-and-invincibility/
Tango Gameworks and Bethesda have released a new update for The Evil Within 2. According to the release notes, this patch adds AKUMU mode, Infinite stamina cheat, Super strength, and Invincibility, and features minor bug fixes.
New trailer for Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown focuses on aircraft customization
https://www.dsogaming.com/videotrailer-news/new-trailer-for-ace-combat-7-skies-unknown-focuses-on-aircraft-customization/
Bandai Namco has released a new trailer for Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown that focuses on aircraft customization. Players will be able to customize their aircraft with a wide range of options and load them up with cutting-edge weapons before getting into dangerous aerial face-offs.
Call of Duty Black Ops 4 multiplayer servers now running at 62hz, Blackout still remains at 20hz
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/call-of-duty-black-ops-4-multiplayer-now-running-at-62hz-blackout-still-remains-at-20hz/
Last week, we reported that Call of Duty Black Ops 4’s multiplayer and Blackout servers were running at 20hz. Naturally, a lot of gamers were disappointed by this however it appears that Treyarch and Beenox have significantly improved things as right now the multiplayer modes support 62hz send rates.
Battlerite Royale can be played for free this week, free midweek starts tomorrow October 30th
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/battlerite-royale-can-be-played-for-free-this-week-free-midweek-starts-tomorrow-october-30/
Stunlock Studios today announced a free midweek, during which players can try out their MOBA and battle royale mash-up, Battlerite Royale, free of charge. In addition, and during this free to play period, the team is offering 30% discount on Battlerite Royale starting tomorrow, October 30th and ending this Friday, November 2nd.
Demo for the F.E.A.R.-inspired indie FPS, Trepang2, coming soon
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/demo-for-the-f-e-a-r-inspired-indie-fps-trepang2-coming-soon/
Modder ‘wilsonC’ has announced that a demo for his upcoming indie first-person shooter that is heavily inspired by the F.E.A.R. series, Trepang2, will be coming out soon. Although there isn’t any exact date yet, wilsonC claimed that the demo will be released before December 2018.
God Eater 3 releases on February 8th 2019
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/god-eater-3-releases-on-february-8-2019/
Bandai Namco has announced that God Eater 3 will release on February 8th, 2019. In order to celebrate this announcement, the publisher has also revealed a brand-new trailer teasing new details about the game’s story.