Yeah, the LG C9 and LG B9 series have fallen quite fast in price in their first year.

DF is still recommending the C9 series over the CX series due to the huge price difference: https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/digitalfoundry-best-4k-tvs-for-hdr-gaming-7009

And the differences seem to be quite benign: https://www.rtings.com/tv/tools/compare?usage=11114&threshold=0.1

I wish GFE was actually useful, outside of being able to use it's built in custom shade filters, it's "optimal settings" tuner is just straight up garbage for me. All it seems to do is say "hey, you can run literally any game at 4k, ultra settings, MSAA x8 no problemo!", and when I do that (just for kicks, I know the results), it turns out to be the complete opposite. Nvidia really need to get GFE scanning your actual HW, not just the obvious Nvidia GPU installed in your machine. 

It'd be nice if they managed to run tests for all their recent GPU's in the past 5-7 yrs, run them through a database with GFE, and then ofc take in CPU test benches with said games and simply allow the software to tune the game settings, to what nets you above 60fps, instead of being ultra lazy and auto cranking every setting to ultra. 

The LG CX series is currently the best TV money can buy, as well as the best 4k gaming monitor that won't bankrupt you. I could get it right now, but I'm trying to hold out a bit for the price to drop, but I'm not sure if I can make it until the holidays.

Crysis Remastered screens and info got leaked from Xbox Store.

It does look kinda meh but it is also the xbox version so PC might look better.

Release date of
07/23/2020

Approximate size
7.01 GB

https://www.microsoft.com/pt-br/p/crysis-remastered/9nwq4tjkpj7b?activetab=pivot:overviewtab

Trailer also got leaked:

https://streamable.com/ra1a1h

Keen AF. Even though I am not a moderator for the Crysis forums and the Crysis community anymore, I am seriously keen for this and how mods/tweaks will take the visuals that step further.

The OG game still holds up rather well visually so I have high hopes for this, hopefully Crytek pushes the visuals out as far as they can, system requirements be damned.

Here's hoping but I think it might end up as a situation of current gen consoles holding it back. We will see though. The mods do like crazy nice. Hopefully the PC version will impress.

Also here's the trailer that got leaked.

https://streamable.com/ra1a1h

I wonder if this remaster will do the same as crysis 3 for me on 4k dropping towards 21 fps

Captain_Yuri said:

Oh, dear. They've got you!

It's been years since I played them but, unless my memory is worse than I thought, that trailer features scenes from not only Crysis but also Crysis Warhead, and Crytek denied the rumors about Warhead being included in the remaster.

And it's hard to judge the quality of the graphics from the video, it's quite compressed and only 720p. It doesn't look bad, but it's not mindblowing either.

The Tuesday news:

SALES /PLAYER COUNT & DEALS

The Humble Store has a new Plug in Digital Sale, with up to 90% discounts during the next 6 days: https://www.humblebundle.com/store/promo/plug-in-digital-sale/

Fanatical has two new deals:

• Pillars of Eternity - Definitive Edition is 77% off during the next 24 hours: https://www.fanatical.com/en/game/pillars-of-eternity-definitive-edition
• And the Atari Vault Complete Pack is 83% off during 48 hours: https://www.fanatical.com/en/bundle/atari-vault-complete-pack

SOFTWARE & DRIVERS

Windows 10 May Update could boost your gaming performance for free
https://www.pcgamer.com/windows-10-may-update-could-boost-your-gaming-performance-for-free/
AMD and Nvidia have released new drivers adding support for a feature Microsoft introduced with the May 2020 update of Windows 10, an update that still isn't available to everyone. The feature in question is Hardware-accelerated GPU scheduling (HAGS for short), and it basically passes memory management control from the CPU to the GPU. That should theoretically free up the CPU a little and can potentially equate to an small performance boost.
Any boost you might see will be dependent on the hardware you have at your disposal though. According to various early reports it seems to help budget oriented hardware more than those on the bleeding edge. There's a chance that game performance can be negatively impacted too, as former PCG hardware guru, Jarred Walton, discovered over on Tom's Hardware when he tested Nvidia GPU Hardware Scheduling with AMD and Intel CPUs.

MODS, EMULATORS & FAN PROJECTS

Persona 4 Golden mod restores cut Yosuke romance
https://www.pcgamer.com/persona-4-golden-yosuke-romance-mod/
A long-lost romance in Persona 4 Golden is making its debut on PC, and all thanks to a modder. The Yosuke Romance mod is still pretty far from release, but it will restore a voice line discovered in the original Persona 4 Golden files on Vita into a scene where Yosuke admits his deep affection for the player protagonist.
The cut scene is particularly notable due to the Persona series' lack of explicitly queer relationship options otherwise. Take a look at the video above to see the work-in-progress version of the mod in action. While the voice line triggers correctly, the written dialogue still doesn't match. Done or not, you can give the mod a try, just to see how it works.

Don't Slay the Spire, defend it! This mod turns you evil so you can fight the invading heroes
https://www.pcgamer.com/dont-slay-the-spire-defend-it-this-mod-turns-you-evil-so-you-can-fight-the-invading-heroes/
Instead of fighting your way to the top of the Spire to slay it, how about starting at the top and fighting your way down to protect it from invaders? That's the idea behind the Slay the Spire: Downfall mod, which lets you align with the Corrupt Heart and destroy the do-gooder heroes trying to destroy it.
Slimes and Sneks and other monsters have been modded into playable characters in Slay The Spire before, but in Downfall's new mode you're actually on the side of evil. The Heart is the one who awakens you and sends you on a trip down the Spire to defend it. Check out the mod's trailer above.
>> If you're interested, you only have to subscribe to its Steam Workshop page.

You can now swim in ponds, rivers, and oceans with this Stardew Valley mod
https://www.pcgamer.com/you-can-now-swim-in-ponds-rivers-and-oceans-with-this-stardew-valley-mod/
I can't imagine the fatigue of working on the farm during Stardew Valley's sweltering Summers, so why not give your pixelated farmer a bit of a break? With this Stardew Valley mod simply called 'Swim', you can now take a refreshing dip in Pelican Town's various cooling waters. Created by aedenthorn, this mod lets you swim anywhere where there is water, meaning you can now jump into any river, pond, lake and ocean you choose.
To begin swimming, you need to approach any pool of water, press the J key and your character will switch into swimwear and jump right in. And that's not even the best part—not only can you now traverse water, this mod also lets you dive beneath the surface of the ocean and mountain lake.

GAMING NEWS

Ubisoft releases first artworks for Hyper Scape, full reveal coming on July 2nd
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/ubisoft-releases-first-artworks-for-hyper-scape-full-reveal-coming-on-july-2nd/
Earlier today, a rumor surfaced, suggesting that Ubisoft would be teasing a new IP, called Hyper Scape. And a few of minutes ago, Ubisoft Middle East released the first artworks for this game. Moreover, its official website states that the game will be fully revealed on July 2nd.

Call of Duty Modern Warfare Season 4 Update releases tomorrow, adds support for 200 players in Battle Royale
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-season-4-update-releases-tomorrow-adds-support-for-200-players-in-battle-royale/
Activision has announced that the Season 4 Update for Call of Duty Modern Warfare will release tomorrow. According to the publisher, this patch will add support for up to 200 players in its Battle Royale Mode, Call of Duty: Warzone.
>> Guess what, that tomorrow is actually today.

Death Stranding PC will support DLSS 2.0 Tech
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/death-stranding-pc-support-dlss-2-0-tech/
It appears that the PC version of Death Stranding will support NVIDIA’s latest DLSS tech, DLSS 2.0. This was revealed via a new press release that NVIDIA sent to specific media partners. While NVIDIA did not send us this press release, it was leaked online so we’ve decided to report on it.

New Cyberpunk 2077 4K RTX Screenshots released, showcasing its Ray Tracing Effects
https://www.dsogaming.com/screenshot-news/new-cyberpunk-2077-4k-rtx-screenshots-released-showcasing-its-ray-tracing-effects/
NVIDIA has just released a new set of RTX screenshots for Cyberpunk 2077. As the title suggests, these screenshots showcase the game’s real-time ray tracing effects. These screenshots were captured in 4K, and you can find them after the jump.

First Crysis Remastered vs Crysis PC Vanilla Comparison Screenshots
https://www.dsogaming.com/screenshot-news/first-crysis-remastered-vs-crysis-pc-vanilla-comparison-screenshots/
A few hours ago, we shared the first screenshots and the first gameplay trailer for Crysis Remastered. And, as you may have guessed, the first comparison screenshots between Crysis Remastered and Crysis PC have surfaced online.