Once more, the news:

SALES & DEALS

The Humble Sonic Bundle has 12 games and zero ridiculous hairy legs
https://www.pcgamer.com/the-humble-sonic-bundle-has-12-games-and-zero-ridiculous-hairy-legs/
Last week, we got our first-ever look at the deeply disturbing legs of Sonic the Hedgehog as he will appear in the live-action film that was announced in May. This week, to help you get over that visual agony, the Humble Store has launched a new bundle of games featuring the go-fast blue hedgehog—with appropriately skinny limbs.
At the $1 level, you'll get Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Episode 1, Sonic Adventure DX, Sonic CD, Sonic and Sega All-Stars Racing, Sonic Adventure 2, and the Sonic Adventure 2: Battle DLC. Beat the average, which is currently heading toward the $7 mark, and you'll add Sonic and All-Stars Racing Transformed Collection, Sonic: Lost World, Sonic Generations Collection, and Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Episode 2. And finally, if you top out at $15, you'll finish the collection with Sonic Mania and Sonic Forces.

Steam Winter Sale start date confirmed, Steam Award nominees announced
https://www.pcgamer.com/steam-winter-sale-start-date-confirmed-steam-award-nominees-announced/
Valve has announced the final list of nominees for the 2018 Steam Awards, and has also confirmed that the Steam Winter Sale, as rumored yesterday, will begin on December 20.
First things first: The shortlist! The categories for 2018 are somewhat more grounded than they have been in previous years—no trying to figure out what the hell "Mom's Spaghetti" means, for instance.
>> That will be tomorrow. Today, we have to talk about 4 new deals:

• The daily deal is The Curious Expedition, 50% off: https://store.steampowered.com/app/358130/The_Curious_Expedition/
• The first of the Midweek Madness deals, that will last until tomorrow, is Transport Fever, 66% off: https://store.steampowered.com/app/446800/Transport_Fever/
• XCOM 2 is 75% off: https://store.steampowered.com/app/268500/XCOM_2/
• And The Talos Principle is 85% off: https://store.steampowered.com/app/257510/The_Talos_Principle/

Indie digital storefront Itch.io joins the Winter Sale festivities
https://www.pcgamer.com/indie-digital-storefront-itchio-joins-the-winter-sale-festivities/
GOG's Winter Sale started last week, and Steam's will begin later this week. But today, it's time for Itch.io, the home of experimental indie stuff (and maybe a few games you might have already heard of) to kick off a seasonal sale of its own.
As it sometimes is with Itch.io's seasonal sales, it's not the most distinctively organized collection of bargains you'll ever see. Sagebrush, for instance, is on sale until December 27, which is when the Winter Sale is scheduled to end. But Rodina, which shares the top row on the sale page, is only discounted until December 23, while Walden—also top row—is on until January 3.

At Fanatical, the Star Deal is Starbound, 41% off for the next 24 hours: https://www.fanatical.com/en/game/starbound

SOFTWARE/DRIVERS

A new Steam beta update hints at more cross-play with Xbox
https://www.pcgamer.com/a-new-steam-beta-update-hints-at-more-cross-play-with-xbox/
The barriers to cross-platform multiplayer are slowly being eroded away, with even the previously stubborn Sony finally acquiescing. It’s increasingly prevalent between Xbox One and PC, especially, with both platforms already sharing Xbox Live. Microsoft games like Sea of Thieves, Forza Horizon 4 and Gears of War 4 all feature cross-platform multiplayer. In many cases, using the loathed Microsoft store is still necessary, but a Steam beta update suggests that might cease to be the case.
Spotted on GitHub and reposted on ResetEra, the code references Xbox network features and hints at possible closer links between Steam and Xbox Live. It’s worth noting, however, that there’s already cross-platform support between the two platforms for games like Killer Instinct. These Windows 10 games feature on both the Microsoft Store and Steam, while more recent ones, like Sea of Thieves, are Microsoft Store exclusives.

MODS/EMULATORS

This HD Texture Pack for Doom upscales the textures via AI Neural Networks and looks incredible
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/this-hd-texture-pack-for-doom-upscales-the-textures-via-ai-neural-networks-and-looks-incredible/
Created by Doomworld’s member ‘hidfan’, this HD Texture Pack uses AI NeuralNetworks in order to improve all of the game’s textures. According to the modder, all textures and sprites have been upscaled 8X (with tons of AI artefacts), and then downscaled to a final 2X to restore a pixel art look. Now since there were a lot of AI artefacts, a lot of the HD and improved textures have been manually cleaned and all transparency masks were manually enhanced.
The end result is a HD Texture Pack that looks as close to the original material as it can possibly be. And since we’ll never ever get an official HD Texture Pack for this classic shooter, I strongly suggest at least testing it.
>> Download this mod from here.

GAMING NEWS

Warframe Fortuna: The Profit Taker is now available for free on the PC
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/warframe-fortuna-the-profit-taker-is-now-available-for-free-on-the-pc/
Digital Extremes has announced that it’s bringing fresh new missions, deeper lore, and giant robotic spiders into a dangerous web of cooperative online action with Warframe’s Fortuna: The Profit Taker, arriving today on Steam PC for free. In order to celebrate the launch of this new expansion, the team has also released a new trailer and some new screenshots that you can find below.

Shadow of the Tomb Raider December 18th PC update fixes audio issues, Ansel & Co-Op Mode
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/shadow-of-the-tomb-raider-december-18th-pc-update-fixes-audio-issues-ansel-co-op-mode/
EIDOS Montreal and Nixxes have released a new PC update for Shadow of the Tomb Raider. According to the release notes, PC patch #9 brings various fixes towards audio issues, ANSEL stability and Co-Op Mode stability, and adds Friends leaderboards to the Challenge Tombs menu section for each Challenge Tomb & Mode.

New gameplay trailer released for Devil May Cry 5, focusing on the new character V
https://www.dsogaming.com/videotrailer-news/new-gameplay-trailer-released-for-devil-may-cry-5-focusing-on-the-new-character-v/
Capcom has released a new gameplay trailer for Devil May Cry 5 that focuses on the new third character, V. V can summon a demon raven and a demonic panther to help him with his battle. The character has black hair but from the looks of it can transform and change his hairstyle to white (can we call this Super SaiVan? I’ll call this Super SaiVan).

PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds fourth map Vikendi available to all players
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/playerunknowns-battlegrounds-fourth-map-vikendi-available-to-all-players/
PUBG Corporation has officially released its fourth and newest map, Vikendi, to PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds on PC. According to the press release, players will squad up and beat the cold in this tension-filled 6×6 frozen environment.

Open-world fantasy RPG, Outward, releases on March 26th
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/open-world-fantasy-rpg-outward-releases-on-march-26th/
Deep Silver and developer Nine Dots, along with Maximum Games, have announced the release date for their hardcore fantasy adventure RPG Outward. The announcement is accompanied by a trailer that highlights the game’s focus on challenge, immersion, and fulfillment.

The news, part two:

Close to the Sun looks like BioShock, but with Nikola Tesla and a boat
https://www.pcgamer.com/close-to-the-sun-looks-like-bioshock-but-with-nikola-tesla-and-a-boat/
Close to the Sun is a first-person horror romp where Nikola Tesla has trapped you on his ship. What a scamp! Never accept invitations onto strange scientists' weird nautical laboratories. It immediately calls to mind BioShock, with its cavernous, Art Deco rooms all dimly lit and deserted. Check out the trailer above.
>> It definitely looks like Bioshock.

Degrees of Separation is a co-op puzzle game written by Chris Avellone
https://www.pcgamer.com/degrees-of-separation-is-a-co-op-puzzle-game-written-by-chris-avellone/
Degrees of Separation is a co-op puzzle platformer in which you solve headscratchers with temperature. I’m constantly solving the mystery of the damp clothes by chucking them on the radiator, so I reckon I’ll have a handle on this in no time. It’s a bit more impressive than just turning a dial, however, as both characters, Ember and Rime, are like elemental generators. One cools everything around them and the other heats everything up, dividing the screen into two distinct temperature zones. You can see it in action in the trailer above.

Life is Strange 2's second episode gets a release date, live-action trailer
https://www.pcgamer.com/life-is-strange-2s-second-episode-gets-a-release-date-live-action-trailer/
Dontnod announced via Twitter today that Life is Strange 2 episode 2 will be released on January 24, 2019.
"Life is Strange 2 got off to a strong start, but the best is yet to come. Episode 2 is going to be a great moment for this season,” said Jon Brooke, co-head of studio at Square Enix External Studios. “Previous seasons have both had a point that was just, ‘that moment’, that captivated fans from all over the world, and we feel like this will be the one for Life is Strange 2."

US government's School Safety report calls on ESRB to 'review and improve' its policies
https://www.pcgamer.com/us-governments-school-safety-report-calls-on-esrb-to-review-and-improve-its-policies/
The final report of the Federal Commission on School Safety, struck earlier this year following the horrific mass murder at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, acknowledges that the ESRB rating system has a "high level of trust among parents," but nonetheless recommends that it and other media rating agencies "review and improve policies to ensure access to content is limited to age-appropriate consumers."

Hearthstone's new balance update nerfs several powerful decks
https://www.pcgamer.com/hearthstones-new-balance-update-nerfs-several-powerful-decks/
Hold onto your decks, it’s a Hearthstone balance update! This one is due out today, earlier than usual, with Blizzard changing five cards with the intention of improving both Standard and Wild modes.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 4's new update brings Operation Absolute Zero to PC
https://www.pcgamer.com/call-of-duty-black-ops-4s-new-update-brings-operation-absolute-zero-to-pc/
Good news, bloppers. Call of Duty: Black Ops 4’s winter update, Operation Absolute Zero, has finally appeared on PC. The PS4 lot got it a week early, but now everyone can hop in and try out Zero, the new multiplayer Specialist who sports an Ice Pick hacking tool and an EMP grenade, while Black Ops Pass owners get new multiplayer maps and the latest Zombies romp, Dead of the Night.

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+Guru3D 2018 December 20 - Win an ASUS ROG Crosshair VII Hero (Wi-Fi) https://www.guru3d.com/news-story/guru3d-2018-december-20-win-an-asus-rog-crosshair-vii-hero-(wi-fi).html
In case you don't recognize it by the name, it's an AMD board with an X470 chipset.

+HEXUS EPIC GIVEAWAY Day 11: Win a be quiet! chassis, PSU or cooler https://hexus.net/tech/features/chassis/124811-day-11-win-quiet-chassis-psu-cooler/

This contest is GLOBAL but... is it really worth the risk of getting that sweater?

Let's go with the Thursday news:

SALES & DEALS

On the Humble Store there's a new Spotlight Deal, DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 2 is 75% off for the next three days: https://www.humblebundle.com/store/dragon-ball-xenoverse-2

At Fanatical, the new Star Deal is the Dishonored Pack featuring both games 72% off for the next 24 hours: https://www.fanatical.com/en/bundle/dishonored-pack

SOFTWARE/DRIVERS

AMD Radeon Adrenalin 2019 Edition 18.12.3 available for download, fixes various issues
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/amd-radeon-adrenalin-2019-edition-18-12-3-available-for-download-fixes-various-issues/
AMD has released a brand new driver for its graphics cards. According to the release notes, and while the driver does not pack any performance improvements, the AMD Radeon Adrenalin 2019 Edition 18.12.3 fixes several issues that have been reported by the users. For example, this new driver fixes the fan speed gauge in Radeon WattMan that could sometimes overfill, fixes the memory clocks issues on some Radeon RX Vega series graphics products that could lock at 800Mhz and fixes a bug that prevented custom values for the sampling interval slider in the performance metrics feature to be enabled.
>> Available from here.

MODS/EMULATORS

Halo 3 is close to being fully emulated, video comparison between PC DX12 and original X360 versions
https://www.dsogaming.com/videotrailer-news/halo-3-is-close-to-being-fully-emulated-video-comparison-between-dx12-and-original-x360-versions/
Halo 3 is a game that a lot of PC gamers wanted to play (especially since Halo 1 and 2 came out on our platform) and it appears that this will be possible in 2019 via the Xenia Xbox 360 emulator. YouTube’s ‘Emulators for PC’ has shared a video comparing the original X360 version with the emulated Xenia version using the DX12 API.

GAMING NEWS

Resident Evil 2 Remake – First Official Comparison Video Released
https://www.dsogaming.com/videotrailer-news/resident-evil-2-remake-first-official-comparison-video-released/
Capcom has just released the first official comparison video between the original and the upcoming remake of Resident Evil 2. Resident Evil 2 Remake is powered by the RE Engine and this video will give you an idea of the improvements that have been implemented into this classic title.

Fallout 76 December 19th patch available for download, fixes exploits and improves stability
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/fallout-76-december-19th-patch-available-for-download-fixes-exploits-and-improves-stability/
Bethesda has released a new patch for Fallout 76. This hotfix will update your game’s version to 1.0.3.17 and addresses an issue that could cause the game client to crash after selecting Exit to Desktop, as well as a setting that was left in a debug state (which could allow out of date clients to connect, breaking gameplay).

Here are ten minutes of gameplay footage from The Black Masses
https://www.dsogaming.com/videotrailer-news/here-are-ten-minutes-of-gameplay-footage-from-the-black-masses/
Brilliant Game Studios has shared a new video, featuring ten minutes of gameplay footage from The Black Masses. The Black Masses is described as an open world first-person fantasy co-op RPG, featuring the team’s next generation of crowd rendering technology rebuilt from Ultimate Epic Battle Simulator.

SUCCUBUS is a new Agony spin-off that will be coming to the PC
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/succubus-is-a-new-agony-spin-off-that-will-be-coming-to-the-pc/
Madmind Studio has announced SUCCUBUS; a spin-off to its previous game Agony. The game is an action-oriented horror combining dynamic and brutal combat, with an intriguing storyline, and is currently planned to be released on Steam.

Mortal Kombat 11 Official PC System Requirements
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/mortal-kombat-11-official-pc-system-requirements/
NetherRealm Studios and QLOC have revealed the official PC system requirements for Mortal Kombat 11 via its Steam store page. As mentioned above, the PC version will be handled by QLOC and as we can see, the PC requirements are what you’d expect from a fighting game.

Halo Infinite’s Slipspace Engine developed with PC in mind; PC gamers to be treated as first-class citizens
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/halo-infinites-slipspace-engine-developed-with-pc-in-mind-pc-gamers-to-be-treated-as-first-class-citizens/
In its recent Stream VOD, 343 Industries announced that the Slipspace Engine, the engine powering Halo Infinite, was developed with PC in mind. As such, the engine will scale on numerous PC hardware systems, though it remains to be seen whether it will be able to take full advantage of the PC capabilities.

New Jump Force trailer focuses on storyline, confirms four new characters
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/new-jump-force-trailer-focuses-on-storyline-confirms-four-new-characters/
Bandai Namco has unveiled a brand new trailer featuring further details about the Story Mode in Jump Force. According to the press release, the sudden merger between the Real World and the Jump World, has resulted in chaos enveloping the Earth, with the invading villains leaving a trail of death, destruction and panic in their wake.

Islands of Nyne: Battle Royale development has ended, goes free to play
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/islands-of-nyne-battle-royale-development-has-ended-goes-free-to-play/
And another one bites the dust. Islands of Nyne: Battle Royale came out on Steam Early Access this July and its development team has just announced that it will be ending its development and will turn it into a free to play game.

New multiplayer gameplay video released for upcoming real-time strategy game, Iron Harvest
https://www.dsogaming.com/videotrailer-news/new-multiplayer-gameplay-video-released-for-upcoming-real-time-strategy-game-iron-harvest/
King Art Games has released a new gameplay video for its upcoming real-time strategy game, Iron Harvest, showing some multiplayer action from the game’s alpha build. This new RTS aims to back to the roots of Company of Heroes and Warcraft to combine classic real-time strategy with modern technology in a unique setting.

ATLAS slightly delayed yet again, now releasing on December 21st, gets extended gameplay trailer
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/atlas-slightly-delayed-yet-again-now-releasing-on-december-21st-gets-extended-gameplay-trailer/
While ATLAS was meant to be released on Steam Early Access yesterday, Studio Wildcard and Grapeshot Games have announced that the game has been delayed yet again. According to the press release, the game will finally go live on Steam this Friday, December 21st, and in order to celebrate this announcement, the teams have released a new extended gameplay trailer.

First Farming Simulator 19 patch lets players terraform the terrain, adds new economic difficulty modes
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/first-farming-simulator-19-lets-players-terraform-the-terrain-adds-new-economic-difficulty-modes/
GIANTS Software has released the first major patch for Farming Simulator 19, including a brand-new feature perfect for intricate simulation fans or those who want to let their creative streak out – Landscaping. According to the press release, the new Landscaping feature allows you to modify the ground itself, controlling shape and color to give you even more ways to build the farm of your dreams.

Thursday news, part two:

Slasher-flick survival game Last Year: The Nightmare is now available on Discord
https://www.pcgamer.com/slasher-flick-survival-game-last-year-the-nightmare-is-now-available-on-discord/
Last Year: The Nightmare, the asymmetrical multiplayer survival game that pits a group of teens against an unstoppable slasher-movie psycho-killer, is now available for $30 (or your regional equivalent) on the Discord Store.

For Honor is getting four new heroes in the Year of the Harbinger
https://www.pcgamer.com/for-honor-is-getting-four-new-heroes-in-the-year-of-the-harbinger/
Ubisoft's multiplayer medieval massacre sim For Honor will get four new heroes in the upcoming Year of the Harbinger, beginning with a new Knight hero called the Vortiger. Year 3 Pass holders will have access to the character on January 31, when the new year of content begins, while everyone else will be able to purchase it for 15,000 Steel, which works out to about $15.

Fallout 76 getting a new PvP mode early next year
https://www.pcgamer.com/fallout-76-getting-a-new-pvp-mode-early-next-year/
In addition to today's Fallout 76 hotfix, which patched a few small but important issues, Bethesda gave us peek into what's coming in 2019. An extremely tiny peek.
"Our sights are set for future updates," reads a post on Bethesda's site. "In mid-January, we will be releasing another patch that contains many fixes, including fixes for the Lever-Action Rifle reload animation, some perk cards, and we’re dealing some crowd control at the Whitespring by implementing a fix for the robots duplicating on the resort grounds."

Verdun developer will plant 2500 real trees to celebrate this year's 'Christmas truce' event
https://www.pcgamer.com/verdun-developer-will-plant-2500-real-trees-to-celebrate-this-years-christmas-truce-event/
Every year since its release in 2015, the First World War multiplayer FPS Verdun has held an in-game event to celebrate the famed Christmas truce of 1914, when British and German troops halted hostilities at various points along the Western Front and gathered together to exchange food and gifts, swap prisoners, bury their dead, and even play a little football. On December 20, it will return again, giving players the ability to take part in snowball fights and soccer matches, send Christmas cards, and for the first time, plant a tree for charity.

Outer Wilds, the game of cosmic exploration and campfires, is delayed into 2019
https://www.pcgamer.com/outer-wilds-the-game-of-cosmic-exploration-and-campfires-is-delayed-into-2019/
Outer Wilds—not to be confused with The Outer Worlds—is a sci-fi exploration game "about curiosity, roasting marshmallows, and unraveling the mysteries of the cosmos." It won the IGF Grand Prize in 2015, raised a bunch of money, released a playable alpha, and then sort of fell off the map until earlier this year, when developer Mobius Digital announced that it had done a deal with Annapurna Interactive, the publisher of games including What Remains of Edith Finch, Gorogoa, and Donut County, and that it would be out later this year.

Respawn has been recruiting for a new Titanfall project
https://www.pcgamer.com/respawn-has-been-recruiting-for-a-new-titanfall-project/
In an October earnings call, Electronic Arts CEO Andrew Wilson made it pretty clear that Respawn is working on not one, but two new games at present. One of those is the studio's forthcoming Star Wars shooter. The other, Tom speculated at the time, could be a new instalment in the Titanfall series. According to a bunch of job listings Respawn has posted, a new Titanfall game seems pretty bloody likely.

The Long Dark's Redux update completely overhauls the story mode
https://www.pcgamer.com/the-long-darks-redux-update-completely-overhauls-the-story-mode/
The Long Dark, Hinterland Studio’s wilderness survival romp, received a beefy overhaul this week. Earlier in the year, the studio announced its decision to pause the release of the remaining episodes of its story mode, instead going back to improve the existing episodes with voice acting, rewritten dialogue, additional locations, a new mission structure—there’s a lot. Wintermute Redux is available as a free update now.

Amazon's MMO New World shows off fortress construction in new screenshots
https://www.pcgamer.com/amazons-mmo-new-world-shows-off-fortress-construction-in-new-screenshots/
Amazon Game Studio’s MMO, New World, is being drip-fed to us through lots of lovely screenshots on Twitter. Last month, we got a look at two new areas, Brightwood and Weaver’s Fen, and the account has continued to tease more of the game since. Lately, it’s been showing off moody fantasy locations and crafting activities.

Here's the Atlas map and everything we know about it
https://www.pcgamer.com/atlas-mmo-map/
As the launch of Atlas, Grapeshot Games/Studio Wildcard’s piratical MMO game is pushed back again, it felt like a good opportunity to answer questions that interested players have sent about the Atlas map which you can find in our magazine cover feature.

*** ALERT: FREE GAME ***

Guys, guys, guys, and specially you, @zero129, the Humble Store is giving away another LEGO game for subcribing to their newsletter, but ONLY until the next 1 day and almost 23 hours or WHILE SUPPLY LAST!

https://www.humblebundle.com/store/lego-the-lord-of-the-rings

The fact he is emulating that on an old Quad-Core Ivy Bridge with a pretty average Geforce 1050Ti is impressive. - And to think performance may improve.

I think I will still get Halo Infinite exclusively on Xbox though if Microsoft locks the game to it's own store on PC... I am not adverse to double dipping if they do a Steam release.

Always keen for a free game. Even if I have zero intention of playing it. Haha

*** NEW CONTESTS ***

+Guru3D 2018 December 21 contest - Win Three Cooler Master Products https://www.guru3d.com/news-story/guru3d-2018-december-21-contest-win-three-cooler-master-products.html
The prizes are: a Masterliquid ML240R RGB AIO cooler, a MB530P Midi tower and aCK550 Keyboard.

+HEXUS EPIC GIVEAWAY Day 12: Win a Shuttle XPC Cube SZ270R9 https://hexus.net/tech/features/systems/124814-day-12-win-shuttle-xpc-cube-sz270r9/

That it will be a Windows Store exclusive is a given, like their other big IPs like Gears of War and Forza.

I told you, you have too many games .

The last round of news of the week:

SALES & DEALS

Steam Winter Sale 2018 is now live
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/steam-winter-sale-2018-is-now-live/
The moment a lot of PC gamers have been waiting has arrived. The annual Steam Winter Sale is now live and Valve is offering numerous games at great discounts. This event will last until January 3rd and there will also be daily surprises for you at Steam’s Extremely Cozy Cottage of Surprises.

13 Fanatical Winter Sale deals that beat the Steam sale prices
https://www.pcgamer.com/13-fanatical-winter-sale-deals-that-beat-the-steam-sale-prices/
If you’re trying to cram in some frantic, last minute shopping before the holidays, maybe check out the Fanatical Winter Sale. It’s live now, with big discounts and flash sales. To shave off a bit extra, you can use the FANATICAL10 coupon code. On top of that, PC Gamer readers get an exclusive Hitman 2 discount.
There are lots of deals to trawl through, but look below and you’ll find some of the best ones, all of them with bigger discounts than on Steam. These are all including the 10 percent off coupon, so make sure you use that at checkout.
>> And on top of those picks, there are another couple of deals:

• The new Star Deal is Sonic Mania, 70% off for the next 24 hours: https://www.fanatical.com/en/game/sonic-mania
• There's a new Build your own bundle that will last another 14 days, the Staff picks 2018, where you can pick one, three or five games extremely cheap: https://www.fanatical.com/en/pick-and-mix/staff-picks-2018

SOFTWARE/DRIVERS

NVIDIA Open-Source PhysX SDK 4 is now available for download
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/nvidia-open-source-physx-sdk-4-is-now-available-for-download/
Two weeks ago, we informed you about NVIDIA’s plans to open source its PhysX SDK, meaning that developers using its latest version will be able to offer GPU-accelerated physics on both AMD and NVIDIA GPUs. And today, everyone can download and start using the latest version of PhysX via the PhysX SDK 4.
PhysX SDK is a scalable multi-platform game physics solution supporting a wide range of devices, from smartphones to high-end multicore CPUs and GPUs. PhysX has already been integrated into some of the most popular game engines, including Unreal Engine (versions 3 and 4) and Unity3D.

MODS/EMULATORS

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Lost Alpha Director’s Cut 1.4007 mod is now available for download
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/s-t-a-l-k-e-r-lost-alpha-directors-cut-1-4007-mod-is-now-available-for-download/
A team of modders, called dez0wave, have released a new version of the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Lost Alpha Director’s Cut mod. In case you weren’t aware of, Lost Alpha is a mod that aims to bring back to life the old design and atmosphere of the STALKER build that was shown back in 2002.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. – Lost Alpha features new levels and enemies, overhauls the game’s visuals, and packs numerous gameplay improvements and enhancements. Version 1.4007 features a lot of mods, both polished versions of the old ones, and brand new mods, like the beautiful Extended Weather.
>> Download it from ModDB.

GAMING NEWS

New DiRT Rally 2.0 screenshots and trailer showcase classic WRC cars
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/new-dirt-rally-2-0-screenshots-and-trailer-showcase-classic-wrc-cars/
Codemasters has released the latest trailer and a new set of screenshots for DiRT Rally 2.0. The new video, ‘Rally Through the Ages’, shows off some of the most iconic vehicles in rally history. The trailer also shows a first look at DiRT Rally 2.0’s stage degradation feature in action. Stage degradation replicates the way surfaces evolve throughout the course of a rally event.

First Monster Energy Supercross – The Official Videogame 2 gameplay trailer released
https://www.dsogaming.com/videotrailer-news/first-monster-energy-supercross-the-official-videogame-2-gameplay-trailer-released/
Milestone has released the first gameplay video of Monster Energy Supercross – The Official Videogame 2. The video shows a breathtaking race lap on the Tampa circuit, in Florida, on board with the famous champion Eli Tomac and the fast-paced song “I don’t like me anymore” by NOFX.

Darksiders 3 December 20th patch available for download, full release notes unveiled
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/darksiders-3-december-20th-patch-available-for-download-full-release-notes-unveiled/
Gunfire Games has released the second major patch for Darksiders 3. According to the release notes, this patch adds a new option for Combat, raises cap level to 200, improves ledge grab detection on Fury so she can more consistently grab ledges and adds a few new checkpoints.

Squadron 42 alpha phase begins in early 2020, beta phase in Q2 2020
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/squadron-42-alpha-phase-begins-in-early-2020-beta-phase-in-q2-2020/
Cloud Imperium has shared the development roadmap for Squadron 42, the single-player portion of Star Citizen. And if you were expecting to get a taste of this highly anticipated title in 2019, you will be disappointed to hear that the earlier you’ll be able to play it is in early 2020.

Telltale The Walking Dead Final Season will be exclusive to the Epic Games Store
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/telltale-the-walking-dead-final-season-will-be-exclusive-to-the-epic-games-store/
Skybound Games and Epic Games have partnered to bring TELLTALE’S THE WALKING DEAD: THE FINAL SEASON on PC exclusively to the Epic Games store for all future purchases. However, fans who already bought the season on a different PC platform will still receive the final two episodes through their previous point of purchase.

DreamWorks Dragons Dawn of New Riders releases on February 1st, gets first gameplay trailer
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/dreamworks-dragons-dawn-of-new-riders-releases-on-february-1st-gets-first-gameplay-trailer/
Outright Games has announced that the new game based on the DreamWorks Dragons franchise is coming to the PC on February 1st in Europe and February 15th in North America. In order to celebrate this announcement, the team has released the first gameplay teaser trailer that you can find below.

New beautiful screenshots and trailer released for Remedy’s Control
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/new-beautiful-screenshots-and-trailer-released-for-remedys-control/
505 Games and Remedy have released a new set of screenshots and a trailer, showcasing some of the locations that will be featured in the highly anticipated supernatural action-adventure game Control. As the press release reads, the new trailer features narration by the distinguished James McCaffrey (Max Payne, Alan Wake, “Rescue Me”) in the role of former Bureau Director Trench.

Star Citizen Alpha 3.4 is now available to all backers, brings several massive technical upgrades
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/star-citizen-alpha-3-4-is-now-available-to-all-backers-brings-several-massive-technical-upgrades/
Cloud Imperium has announced that Star Citizen Alpha 3.4 is currently available to all backers. According to the team, this new alpha version comes with several massive technical upgrades to the game.