Let's go with the final news of the week, full of news from yesterday's VGAs:
SALES & DEALS
Farming Simulator 19 has sold one million copies worldwide in just 10 days
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/farming-simulator-19-has-sold-one-million-copies-worldwide-in-just-10-days/
Focus Home Interactive has announced that Farming Simulator 19 has sold one million copies worldwide in just 10 days. As the press release reads, and despite a release period shared with multiple blockbuster releases, Farming Simulator has ranked at the top of the software charts in the US, UK, France, Germany, and more.
>> People sure loves farming!
Subnautica will be free on the Epic Store for a limited time
https://www.pcgamer.com/subnautica-is-free-on-the-epic-store-and-its-one-of-our-favorite-games-of-the-year/
After building a spectacularly large audience with Fornite, Epic is turning its game launcher into a Steam-like store—though one that offers developers a larger revenue share. The first games it's offering are now visible on the Epic Store .
First of all, Subnautica and Super Meat Boy, both great games, are going to be free for a limited time, starting later in December. Obviously, by creating an account, downloading Epic's launcher, and redeeming your free games, you become another person they can try to sell stuff to in the future. But also: free games. We recommend Subnautica big time, and it's normally $25, so it's an outstanding freebie if you enjoy singleplayer survival or alien squid encounters.
>> They're starting strong.
Company of Heroes 2 is free to keep this weekend on Steam
https://www.pcgamer.com/company-of-heroes-2-free-steam/
Relic's ace World War 2 RTS Company of Heroes 2 is free on Steam right now to celebrate its fifth anniversary. It's not quite as tight and satisfying as the classic original, but it's still a tense, excellent strategy game, especially in singleplayer and AI skirmish.
The base game features a sizeable Red Army singleplayer campaign and two multiplayer armies. The DLC is also heavily discounted for the duration of the offer, including Western Front Armies and British Forces army expansions, if you enjoy what you play.
>> The DLCs are 75% off.
On the Humble Store, the weekend sale features the Microsoft Studios titles, up to 75% off: https://www.humblebundle.com/store/promo/microsoft-sale/. I didn't know that the latest Zoo Tycoon was available from Steam.
At Fanatical, we find two new deals:
SOFTWARE/DRIVERS
AMD's oddly named 18.12.1.1 driver update adds support for the Epic Games Store
https://www.pcgamer.com/amds-oddly-named-181211-driver-update-adds-support-for-the-epic-games-store/
AMD has begun pushing out a new Radeon Software Adrenalin Edition 18.12.1.1 driver package that is labeled as "optional," though technically all GPU driver updates are optional. In any event, the main thing here—and the only thing, really—is that it preps your Radeon graphics card for Epic's upcoming digital game store.
From what we can tell, this is not a beta release, nor is it a hotfix of sorts. It's just an incremental driver release with an unusually long revision number—there's an extra ".1" at the end that you don't see very often.
>> Available from here.
MODS/EMULATORS
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GAMING NEWS
Avalanche details the first improvements that will be coming to Just Cause 4 via the next update
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/avalanche-details-the-first-improvements-that-will-be-coming-to-just-cause-4-via-the-next-update/
Avalanche Studios has issued an official statement about Just Cause 4. The development team claimed that it is already planning to release the first wave of improvements and aiming to have these available to everyone in the next couple of weeks.
DayZ version 1.0 releases on December 13th
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/dayz-version-1-0-releases-on-december-13th/
Bohemia Interactive has announced that DayZ will leave Early Access with a PC 1.0 update on December 13th, after almost exactly 5 years in open development. In order to celebrate this announcement, the publisher has released a new trailer that you can find below.
Brand new gameplay trailer released for THQ Nordic’s open-world action RPG, BioMutant
https://www.dsogaming.com/videotrailer-news/brand-new-gameplay-trailer-released-for-thq-nordics-open-world-action-rpg-biomutant/
THQ Nordic has released a brand new gameplay trailer for its upcoming open-world action RPG, BioMutant. This gameplay trailer shows the Mutant Powers, Bionics and Weapons that will be featured in it.
First screenshot released for a new sci-fi first-person shooter from the co-creator of Halo
https://www.dsogaming.com/screenshot-news/first-screenshot-released-for-a-new-sci-fi-first-person-shooter-from-the-co-creator-of-halo/
V1 Interactive, a new studio formed by the co-creator of Halo, has shared the first screenshot from its upcoming sci-fi first-person shooter. Although we don’t have enough information about this game, we know that it aims to be unlike any shooter that we’ve probably seen so far (or at least that’s what the team claims).
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is now free to play, gets a battle royale mode called “Danger Zone”
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/counter-strike-global-offensive-is-now-free-to-play-gets-a-battle-royale-mode-called-danger-zone/
Valve has just announced that Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is now free to play on Steam, meaning that anyone can go ahead, download and start playing this competitive shooter. Not only that, but the team has also introduced a battle royale mode, called Danger Zone.
Devil May Cry 5 Video Game Awards 2018 Trailer Leaked
https://www.dsogaming.com/videotrailer-news/devil-may-cry-5-video-games-award-2018-trailer-leaked/
The Video Game Awards 2018 begins in a few hours and it appears that the trailer for Devil May Cry 5 has been leaked online. This trailer shows Nero and Dante fighting all sorts of enemies, as well as the new character V.
>> It's weird to post an article like this when the VGA have already happened. They should have leaked before so I could have post it yesterday.
Far Cry New Dawn releases on February 15th, will be priced at $39.99, first screenshots and details [UPDATE]
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/far-cry-new-dawn-releases-today-will-be-priced-at-39-99-first-screenshots-and-details/
Amazon has just spoiled Ubisoft’s surprise. According to its listings, the new Far Cry game will be indeed called Far Cry New Dawn, will be priced at $39.99, and will release later today, December 7th. Furthermore, Amazon has shared the first screenshots from the game.
UPDATE: Ubisoft has announced that Far Cry New Dawn will not release today, but on February 15th, 2019!
>> And here you can see the cover art, that also leaked before the event.
SCAVENGERS is a new class-based co-op survival game, gets debut trailer
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/scavengers-is-a-new-class-based-co-op-survival-game-gets-debut-trailer/
Midwinter Entertainment has just announced class-based co-op survival game, called SCAVENGERS. According to its official website, SCAVENGERS promises to bring the excitement and unpredictability of class-based teambuilding to its unique blend of competitive and cooperative survival gameplay.
PS3-exclusive game “Journey” is coming to the PC via Epic’s digital store
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/ps3-exclusive-game-journey-is-coming-to-the-pc-via-epics-digital-store/
Back in 2015, we informed you about some games that were leaked to be coming on the PC. Among them was one particular game that never saw the light of day on the PC, however that’s about to change and that’s because the PS3-exclusive game Journey is finally coming to the PC.
>> Better late than never, right? XD
New Anthem trailer focuses on the storyline
https://www.dsogaming.com/videotrailer-news/new-anthem-trailer-focuses-on-the-storyline/
Electronic Arts and Bioware have released a brand new trailer for Anthem that focuses on its storyline. Bioware’s Casey Hudson claimed that, like most Bioware games, Anthem will have a meaningful story.
Obsidian’s new game is called The Outer Worlds, releases in 2019, gets debut gameplay trailer
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/obsidians-new-game-is-called-the-outer-worlds-releases-in-2019-gets-debut-gameplay-trailer/
The moment a lot of Fallout fans have been waiting for has just arrived. Obsidian has announced its upcoming game that will be created by the original Fallout creators. This game is called The Outer Worlds and the team has released its debut gameplay trailer.
>> Perfect timing after Fallout 76.
Teaser trailer released for the new Dragon Age game
https://www.dsogaming.com/videotrailer-news/teaser-trailer-released-for-the-new-dragon-age-game/
Bioware has just released a teaser trailer for its new Dragon Age game. Unfortunately, though, it appears that this project is in a really, really, really early stage. I mean, it doesn’t even have a proper title so yeah… that’s a thing.
Mortal Kombat 11 has been officially announced, releases on April 23rd
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/mortal-kombat-11-has-been-officially-announced-releases-on-april-23rd/
Ed Boon has just announced Mortal Kombat 11. The game will feature an all new Custom Character Variations that will give you unprecedented control to customize the fighters and make them your own.
>> They've also released the first screenshots.
Rage 2 releases on May 14th, gets a brand new gameplay trailer
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/rage-2-releases-on-may-14th-gets-a-brand-new-gameplay-trailer/
Bethesda has announced the release date of Rage 2 and released a brand new gameplay trailer for it. This trailer will give you an idea of what you can expect from this upcoming shooter that is being developed by id Software and Avalanche Studios.
>> Don't get too excited because...
RAGE 2 looks to be exclusive to the Bethesda launcher
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/rage-2-looks-to-be-exclusive-to-the-bethesda-launcher/
A few hours ago, Bethesda announced the release date for RAGE 2. However, and similarly to Fallout 76, it appears that this game will also be exclusive to the Bethesda launcher and will not be coming to other digital stores like Steam.
First official trailer released for Psychonauts 2
https://www.dsogaming.com/videotrailer-news/first-official-trailer-released-for-psychonauts-2/
Double Fine has released the first proper trailer for Psychonauts 2. Psychonauts 2 will feature a new hub world inside Psychonauts HQ. Players will access new mental worlds as Raz peeks inside the minds of a host of new characters who need his help to combat their inner demons and unravel their deep-seated emotional issues.
First gameplay footage for ANCESTORS: The Humankind Odyssey; new game from the creator of Assassin’s Creed [UPDATE: 20-minute gameplay video]
https://www.dsogaming.com/videotrailer-news/first-gameplay-footage-for-ancestors-the-humankind-odyssey-new-game-from-the-creator-of-assassins-creed/
Patrice Desilets and Panache Digital Games have released the first gameplay trailer for their upcoming third-person action adventure survival game, ANCESTORS: The Humankind Odyssey. This trailer will give you a very small idea of what this game is about.
Blood Remaster has been officially announced, will support both DirectX and Vulkan, first screenshots
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/blood-remaster-has-been-officially-announced-will-support-both-directx-and-vulkan-first-screenshots/
Atari has announced that Nightdive Studios will revamp the classic Atari-owned adventure-horror PC title Blood. Originally developed by Monolith Productions and released in 1997, Blood remains a fan-favorite and will receive enhancements to improve the action-packed, horrifying game experience.
Genesis Alpha One, Ashen and Satisfactory will not be coming to Steam, are available on Epic’s digital store
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/genesis-alpha-one-ashen-and-satisfactory-will-not-be-coming-to-steam-are-available-on-epics-digital-store/
Epic has launched its digital store and it appears that it has secured three games. Ashen has just been released on it, and Genesis Alpha One as well as Satisfactory will be coming to it. All three games will be not coming to Steam, something that may disappoint a number of gamers though.