First comes a Windows update (which will launch the fix as soon as Windows starts), and MB manufacturers will adapt a separate update for their respective BIOSes to make it permanent

Excellent.  Thank you my friend.

It’s Monday and these are the news:

SALES /PLAYER COUNT & DEALS

GOG welcomes the week with 4 LTO and an oddity:

• These are the Limited Time Offers, that will be available until Wednesday:
  • Moonstone: A Hard Days Knight is 75% off: https://www.gog.com/en/game/moonstone_a_hard_days_knight
  • Oddworld: Munch's Oddysee gets a 75% discount: https://www.gog.com/en/game/oddworld_munchs_oddysee
  • The Feeble Files is also 75% off: https://www.gog.com/en/game/the_feeble_files
  • The last one is Starpoint Gemini Warlords, with an 85% discount: https://www.gog.com/en/game/starpoint_gemini_warlords
• And the oddity is the Capcom Fire Deals… featuring only two games, one 66% off and the other 84% off. At least the deals will last 14 days: https://www.gog.com/en/promo/20240805_capcom_fire_deals

Steam has two new deals:

• Bluey: The Videogame gets a 50% discount until August 11: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2078350/Bluey_The_Videogame/
• Remnant Records will also be 50% off until the 11th: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1916310/Remnant_Records/

Humble Bundle has launched the new Board Game Night with Dire Wolf & Friends, featuring up to 13 items to get during 18 days: https://www.humblebundle.com/games/board-game-night-with-dire-wolf-digital-friends.

And Fanatical has launched now its own Summer Sale, but that’s not all:

• The Summer Sale brings 24 hours Flash Deals:
  • Dragon's Dogma 2 gets a 35% discount: https://www.fanatical.com/en/game/dragons-dogma-2
  • The Thaumaturge is 53% off: https://www.fanatical.com/en/game/the-thaumaturge
  • Fallout 4: Game of the Year Edition features a 67% discount: https://www.fanatical.com/en/game/fallout-4-game-of-the-year-edition
• And there are also these “new” bundles:
  • NeuroVoider - Deluxe Edition, 77% off during 7 days: https://www.fanatical.com/en/bundle/neurovoider-deluxe-edition
  • Batman: Arkham Collection, with an 86% discount during 12 days: https://www.fanatical.com/en/bundle/batman-arkham-collection
  • S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Complete Bundle, 82% off during 17 days: https://www.fanatical.com/en/bundle/stalker-complete-bundle

SOFTWARE & DRIVERS

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MODS, EMULATORS & FAN PROJECTS

Dragon’s Dogma 2 just got an incredible mod that adds to it a Samurai/Ninja vocation, inspired by Final Fantasy and Ghost of Tsushima
https://www.dsogaming.com/pc-performance-analyses/dragons-dogma-2-just-got-an-incredible-mod-that-adds-to-it-a-samurai-ninja-vocation-inspired-by-final-fantasy-and-ghost-of-tsushima/
Dragon’s Dogma 2 fans, here is something special for you today. Modder ‘FilmArtMods’ has released an incredible mod that adds to the game a Samurai/Ninja vocation. This vocation is heavily inspired by the Final Fantasy series and Ghost of Tsushima. So, let’s see what’s in store for you.
Going into more details, the skills are redesigned using the skills and features from Dragon’s Dogma 2 with the Skill Maker tool from alphaZomega. Playing with this new vocation will let you experience the game in a whole new way.
For instance, players can use Ninja jumps and leaps to explore new locations. By using these skills, you’ll be able to reach locations that were previously inaccessible.
The Forbidden Samurai vocation features three main fighting techniques. These are Samurai Techniques, Ninja Techniques and Forbidden Arts (Magic). In total, you can expect around 20 new skills.
>> The article has two videos.

DOOM 3 Redux – 20th Anniversary Edition is available for download, overhauling over 2300 textures
https://www.dsogaming.com/mods/doom-3-redux-20th-anniversary-edition-is-available-for-download-overhauling-over-2300-textures/
Modder ‘Clear_strelok’ has released the 20th Anniversary Edition version of his Redux Mod for Doom 3. This latest version of Doom 3 Redux overhauls over 2300 textures, and it’s a must for everyone who wants to replay this old Doom game.
Doom 3 Redux greatly improves the game’s visuals with over 2,300 enhanced textures. It includes 700+ textures from Monoxead and Wulfen texture packs, plus new ones. More than 1,200 textures have been remade for Redux, usually at 4 times and up to 16 times their original size. Many texture sets have been created from scratch with high-resolution normal maps, and other textures have been redrawn (diffuse+specular) using the original normal maps.
The modder has improved hundreds of HUD and GUI elements, recreating them in high resolution to fit 16:9 and 16:10 screen sizes without stretching. He also fixed various UI problems, typos, and language errors.
And that’s not all. The mod supports common widescreen resolutions right away and gives better mapping and control options. You can also adjust texture resolution, field of view, anisotropic filtering, camera shake, and more. In other words, this is more than a new HD Texture Pack.
Doom 3 Redux also has many visual improvements. Players will see more and better dynamic lights, fixed errors in maps, and corrected textures. There are better materials and improved static shadows where needed. The sound is also better, with fixes for broken or missing audio, clearer sound effects, improved audio logs, and some optional new sound effects.
As said, this is a must for everyone who wants to replay Doom 3. Do note though that the mod is only compatible with the original 2004 version. It’s not compatible with the BFG Edition.
>> There’s an over 5 minutes video.

Someone is remaking Castlevania 2 – Simon’s Quest in Unreal Engine 5
https://www.dsogaming.com/pc-performance-analyses/someone-is-remaking-castlevania-2-simons-quest-in-unreal-engine-5/
YouTube’s ‘First Serve Gaming’ is currently working on a fan remake of Castlevania 2 – Simon’s Quest in Unreal Engine 5. And, earlier this month, the artist shared a video, showcasing 37 minutes of gameplay from it.
This fan remake will be called Castlevania – Symphony Of Horrors. And, what’s really cool here is that you can already download its latest version.
Do note that since this is a WIP project, it may have some placeholders or glitches. Since it’s not complete yet, it will most likely lack some of the game’s later stages. Still, this is something that you can download and play right now.
As you will see, this is one of the best UE5 fan remakes. Well, that is if you are a retro gamer. More importantly, the remake maintains the 8-bit art style of the original game. So, if you are a fan of the original, you’ll most likely love it. Castlevania – Symphony Of Horrors also uses the same 8-bit sound effects and music from the original.
The remake also has proper gameplay mechanics. Players can fight enemies, use their whip to destroy objects and get items, climb stairs, and do everything that was possible in all the classic Castlevania titles. This feels like a proper fan game. So, don’t sleep on it.
From what I know, Konami has allowed fan remakes of its Castlevania games. Nevertheless, I suggest downloading it while it’s still available. You never know what may happen tomorrow.
>> You’ll find an almost 40 minutes video of this fan remake.

Fallout: New Vegas just got a complete first-person locomotion animation overhaul mod
https://www.dsogaming.com/pc-performance-analyses/fallout-new-vegas-just-got-a-complete-first-person-locomotion-animation-overhaul-mod/
Modder ‘Wombat’ has released a new mod for Fallout: New Vegas that completely updates the first-person movement animations. This mod makes the main character’s movements much better. It’s a must-have for anyone who wants to replay this classic Fallout game. So, let’s take a closer look at it.
Enhanced Locomotion updates all animations, like running, walking, jumping, landing, sneaking, and limping for all weapon types. It also fixes old problems, such as sideways jumps with melee weapons stopping all momentum. This will make some FNV fans happy as those issues were quite annoying.
As the modder noted, the mod has just the right amount camera and body movement to convey motion. The good news is that it’s not exaggerated to make you dizzy. In other words, the effects won’t be distracting. Not only that but the vanilla movement speed is kept on all animations. Players can also expect iron sight specific movement animations for minimal swaying when walking and aiming at the same time.
>> The article has a 3 minutes video.

New Starfield Fan Expansion Adds Free Content & 3 Quest Storylines
https://www.dsogaming.com/pc-performance-analyses/new-starfield-fan-expansion-adds-free-content-3-quest-storylines/
Modder ‘Nell Drakebane’ has released a new fan expansion for Bethesda’s space RPG, Starfield. This mod, called Faction Story Expansion – Trackers Alliance, brings new free content to the game. Moreover, it adds three new quest storylines. So, let’s dive in and see what’s in store for you.
The first destination or the starting location of the mod is Tau-ceti VIII-b, where a Quarter of Trackers Alliance is located. There, in the building of the Quarter, you can find a “box” on the table of chief person of the Quarter. The box contains a slate of “Bounty 01”. The slate shows the first mission and its location.
When you finish each dungeon (eliminating the Boss and a Fraud Capitalist), you will find a relatively neat room, which belongs to the fraud capitalist. In the room, you can find a black crate that contains the next bounty and its destination. You will also find a special Laredo-based weapon.
It’s also worth noting that the Trackers Alliance Quarter in Tau-ceti VIII-b will provide you several facilities. For instance, you can find a large crate that contains basic weapons and armors of Trackers. There is also a Plant House from where you can pick up some organic materials. Moreover, there is a Food Hall from where you can pick up various food for free.
>> The article has a 2 minutes trailer of the mod.

This 4K Mod for The Witcher 3 Next-Gen improves all of the story and side mission characters
https://www.dsogaming.com/pc-performance-analyses/this-4k-mod-for-the-witcher-3-next-gen-improves-all-of-the-story-and-side-mission-characters/
Modder ‘instanity’ has released a 4K Texture Pack for The Witcher 3 Next-Gen that improves all of the story and side mission characters. This pack is 500MB in size, and we highly recommend using it.
From what I can see, instanity used AI tools to upscale the vanilla textures. So, as with pretty much all AI Texture Packs, these new textures retain the art style of the original ones. At the same time, they bring a somewhat minimal improvement. However, as this mod is only 500MB, you should download it and test it yourselves.
The mod overhauls a lot of characters, so I won’t be listing all of them. Among them, you can find Ciri, Priscilla, Zoltan, Vesemir and Yennefer.
>> The article has some screenshots.

Founder takes down the Nexus Mods of romhacking after 20 years because 'lines were crossed' by 'a most dishonest and hate filled group,' but others tell a different story
https://www.pcgamer.com/gaming-industry/founder-takes-down-the-nexus-mods-of-romhacking-after-20-years-because-lines-were-crossed-by-a-most-dishonest-and-hate-filled-group-but-others-tell-a-different-story/
After nearly two decades in the biz, romhacking community lynchpin Romhacking.net is switching out the lights, putting up the chairs, and shutting itself off from new submissions. Why? Because, says the site founder known as Nightcrawler, it's "achieved almost everything it set out to do, and far exceeded it." But according to other figures attached to the site, it might be a bit more complicated.

A Fallout: London modder has taken it upon themself to cure the rampant dog food addiction that is more sinister than you'd think
https://www.pcgamer.com/games/fallout/a-fallout-london-modder-has-taken-it-upon-themself-to-cure-the-rampant-dog-food-addiction-that-is-more-sinister-than-youd-think/
One of the newest quirks players are finding in Fallout: London seems to be an odd addiction to dog food. There's currently no explanation for this, so one modder decided to take matters into their own hands and create a mod that'll do away with this addiction for good. 
Aptly named "Dog Food Addiction Remover," it  was added earlier this week by modder Avislone. "I was rather surprised when I looked down to find myself addicted to dog food, of all things, and when I asked around, there was only some speculation on the Discord as to why it was made addictive in the first place," Avislone says in the description. "I took it upon myself to lower the addiction chance of all dog food down to zero, making it so that you shouldn't ever get addicted to a fairly common food source. It's debatably lore-friendly, per what the comments are telling me, so use it at your own peril." 
>> The article has no media.

GAMING NEWS

First gameplay trailer released for Titan Quest 2
https://www.dsogaming.com/videotrailer-news/first-gameplay-trailer-released-for-titan-quest-2/
THQ Nordic has just released a gameplay trailer for Titan Quest 2. From what I know, this is the first gameplay trailer for this action RPG. So, if you are a fan of the franchise, you should definitely check it out.

Gothic 1 Remake just got a new 4-minute in-engine trailer
https://www.dsogaming.com/videotrailer-news/gothic-1-remake-just-got-a-new-4-minute-in-engine-trailer/
At its 2024 Showcase event, THQ Nordic released a new 4-minute in-engine trailer for Gothic 1 Remake. This trailer will give you a glimpse at the visual style and graphics of this upcoming remake which will be using Unreal Engine 5.

THQ Nordic has just teased a new Darksiders game
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/thq-nordic-has-just-teased-a-new-darksiders-game/
THQ Nordic has just teased a new Darksiders game. Although we don’t know much about it, you can find below its teaser trailer. And, sadly, other than the teaser, we don’t have anything additional to share. THQ Nordic claims that we’ll be able to ride again so perhaps we might get an official reveal at the Gamescom 2024 Opening Night event. That’s my best guess right now. Anyway, enjoy the trailer and stay tuned for more!

New Trailers for Wreckfest 2, Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed and Tarsier Studios’ Unannounced Game
https://www.dsogaming.com/videotrailer-news/new-trailers-for-wreckfest-2-disney-epic-mickey-rebrushed-and-tarsier-studios-unannounced-game/
At its Showcase 2024 event, THQ Nordic shared new trailers for Wreckfest 2, Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed and Tarsier Studios’ unannounced game. And, since we don’t have enough details for the two of them, we’ve decided to share all of them in one article.

Obsidian’s Avowed has been officially delayed until February 18th, 2025
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/obsidians-avowed-has-been-officially-delayed-until-february-18th-2025/
Microsoft has just announced that Obsidian’s RPG, Avowed, has been officially delayed until February 18th, 2025. Although the game did not have an exact release date, it was targeting a Fall 2024 release.

Delta Force: Hawk Ops gets a bombastic, full of destruction gameplay trailer for its Havoc Warfare Mode
https://www.dsogaming.com/videotrailer-news/delta-force-hawk-ops-gets-a-bombastic-full-of-destruction-gameplay-trailer-for-its-havoc-warfare-mode/
TiMi Studio Group and Team Jade have released a bombastic and full of destruction gameplay trailer for the upcoming Alpha phase of Delta Force: Hawk Ops. In this trailer, we get to see the Havoc Warfare Mode, which will be available in the Open Alpha Testing.

Monday news, part two:

Old School RuneScape developers left mystified as players, whipped up into a religious fervour, demand that gaming's loudest mole-rat get even louder
https://www.pcgamer.com/games/mmo/old-school-runescape-developers-left-mystified-as-players-whipped-up-into-a-religious-fervour-demand-that-gaming-s-loudest-mole-rat-get-even-louder/
Today, dear reader, I found out about the accursed Nail Beast. This unassuming creature from Old School RuneScape isn't much to write home about on paper. It's a level 69 (nice), 98, or 141 critter found in the Temple Trekking minigame, and it looks like something between a mole and a panther. They're kind of cute, in a doofy, feline-looking way. They're also goddamn loud. For some inexplicable reason, the Nail Beast has a disproportionately angry screech that seems designed to give you a migraine—sadistically, they also show up in packs of three minimum. Meaning their caterwauling will sometimes overlap to produce a noise that is, I might say, the absolute worst.

Payback, a Destiny spinoff that was not, in fact, Destiny 3, was cancelled two months before the latest mass layoffs at Bungie
https://www.pcgamer.com/games/fps/payback-a-destiny-spinoff-that-was-not-in-fact-destiny-3-was-cancelled-two-months-before-the-latest-mass-layoffs-at-bungie/
Two months before this week's mass layoff of more than 200 staff at Bungie, "Payback," the codename for a third-person perspective spinoff project set in the Destiny universe, was cancelled in order to prioritize development of the upcoming Marathon extraction shooter, according to a report from Bloomberg's Jason Schreier.

Ark 2, blink twice if you're OK: Xbox announces a playable demo of the survival crafting sequel at Gamescom and then unannounces it
https://www.pcgamer.com/games/survival-crafting/ark-2-blink-twice-if-youre-ok-xbox-announces-a-playable-demo-of-the-survival-crafting-sequel-at-gamescom-and-then-unannounces-it/
The last time we heard about Ark 2, the sequel to the popular dinosaur survival RPG, it was scheduled to come out by the end of this year in early access. Although it's been over a year since that news came out, when Microsoft put it on its list of playable demos at Gamescom, it seemed like we'd finally get an update on the Vin Diesel-starring sequel. And then it got removed.
>> Likely a mistake given how they also listed games that don’t exist.

Larian's not holding back for its next two RPGs: 'The machine was meant to make large games'
https://www.pcgamer.com/games/baldurs-gate/larians-not-holding-back-for-its-next-two-rpgs-the-machine-was-meant-to-make-large-games/
Now that it's done with Baldur's Gate 3, Larian has two more RPGs on the docket. And because this is Larian, they're likely going to be pretty massive. 
Developing two RPGs concurrently sounds like a huge task, which is why I've been wondering if Larian planned to reduce their scale when compared to the behemoth that is Baldur's Gate 3. It turns out that it's not, CEO Swen Vincke tells me in an interview ahead of BG3's first anniversary. 
>> Here’s the interview, in case you want to read it.

Baldur's Gate 3 was so big that Larian has developed a 'Simpsons did it' problem: 'Whenever we're talking about things, we say we did that in BG3'
https://www.pcgamer.com/games/baldurs-gate/baldurs-gate-3-was-so-big-that-larian-has-developed-a-simpsons-did-it-problem-whenever-were-talking-about-things-we-say-we-did-that-in-bg3/
Larian is following up Baldur's Gate 3 with not one but two new RPGs. And, unsurprisingly, they'll likely be big 'uns. That's just Larian's style, but it does come with some problems, especially when they're following a game as massive and elaborate as Baldur's Gate 3. 
One of the challenges inherent in following up a massive RPG with more beefy RPGs is finding original ideas to fill them with. Chatting with writing director Adam Smith for Baldur's Gate 3's first anniversary (check out the full interview on Larian's past, present and future), he tells me that this is an issue Larian's currently bumping up against. 
"One of the biggest problems we have now is that whenever we're talking about things, we say we did that in BG3," says Smith. "And it turns out, we did a lot of things in BG3 when we think back to it." It's the classic 'Simpsons did it' problem.
>> Larian has also launched a youtube channel for BG 3.

Don't expect Dragon Age: The Veilguard before October at the absolute earliest
https://www.pcgamer.com/games/rpg/dont-expect-dragon-age-the-veilguard-before-october-at-the-absolute-earliest/
BioWare has been vague on the release date of its upcoming pansexual dwarf-romance simulator Dragon Age: The Veilguard, saying only that it'll be out in autumn this year. We can now narrow that launch date a wee bit further, as publisher Electronic Arts has updated its quarterly report to give Dragon Age: The Veilguard a Q3 release—meaning it should be out between October 1 and December 31—as spotted by Eurogamer.

Elden Ring's latest patch tried to sneak a big 'ole chair into a boss arena like we wouldn't notice and immediately ponder the lore implications
https://www.pcgamer.com/games/rpg/elden-rings-latest-patch-tried-to-sneak-a-big-ole-chair-into-boss-arena-like-we-wouldnt-notice-and-immediately-ponder-the-lore-implications/
Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree's latest patch seriously shook up the weapon meta and modified some of my favorite toys: Mr. Market is bullish on the Backhand Blades, Rakshasa's Great Katana, and Blind Spot ash of war, but if you're still holding on to your Swift Slash stock, you'll want to sell now. A curious change made it into the patch with no mention in the notes, however: A fine wooden throne was quietly added to Rellana's boss room, the Ensis Moongazing Grounds. What could it mean?
>> By the way, some players have found a way to kill a boss without entering the room

A codenamed Valve project found in a voice actor's résumé has Half-Life fans putting on the clown makeup yet again
https://www.pcgamer.com/games/fps/a-codenamed-valve-project-found-in-a-voice-actors-resume-has-half-life-fans-putting-on-the-clown-makeup-yet-again/
It's that time again. A leak, this time via the résumé of a videogame voice actor, has led to another rumor that Valve is working on a new Half-Life game. 
The voice actor in question, who has credits in games like Starfield, Fallout 76, Valorant, Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed, and Call of Duty: Vanguard, listed "Project White Sands" as a Valve game they'd worked on, with a release date TBA. Someone on the Gaming Leaks and Rumours subreddit spotted it, and now we're off to the races one more time.
>> No. It won’t be anything involving a 3. We know that. Let’s move on.

After players reject the stratagem 3 times, Helldivers 2 devs snap and demand they kill 1.5 billion enemies or suffer the MD-17 Anti-Tank Mines as punishment
https://www.pcgamer.com/games/third-person-shooter/after-players-reject-the-stratagem-3-times-helldivers-2-devs-snap-and-demand-they-kill-1-5-billion-enemies-or-suffer-the-md-17-anti-tank-mines-as-punishment/
The poor, unwanted MD-17 Anti-Tank Mines stratagem has been foisted upon players yet again in Helldivers 2—these mines, which have been ready-to-go since April, have been rejected by the community three separate times. No, really:
(…)
Essentially, avoiding these mines—which are, objectively, a new gameplay feature players are choosing not to receive—has become a running joke, and developer Arrowhead Games has quietly admitted defeat:
"High Command has ordered an Efficacy Review of the currently available Mine Stratagems," reads an in-game announcement. "To enable this review, the Helldivers are ordered to kill or dismantle the targeted number of Liberty's enemies," that is, a whopping 1.5 billion foes, and far too little time to kill them in.
The kicker? A new stratagem, which is, again, a straight upgrade for the player base at large, is being used as a failure state: "If the targeted number of enemies are eliminated, then the currently available Mine Stratagems will be deemed sufficient, and no additions will be authorised at this time."
>> Imagine what other crazy ideas may they come up with now that they’ve gone to Reddit to ask for ideas.

Sega files mysterious 'Yakuza Wars' trademark right after Like A Dragon studio teases fans that the next game will leave them 'surprised'
https://www.pcgamer.com/games/rpg/sega-files-mysterious-yakuza-wars-trademark-right-after-like-a-dragon-studio-teases-fans-that-the-next-game-will-leave-them-surprised/
You ask me, you're not a real series until you have a decent "Wars" game in your arsenal. GTA: Chinatown Wars, Dune: Spice Wars, Star Wars: Empire at… Wars. Who had ever heard of any of those series before they had some wars to their name? No one, I bet.
Now another joins the fray: Sega has filed a trademark for Yakuza Wars (via Gematsu). Actually, it filed it last month on July 26, and we know precisely zero about it apart from the fact that it's related to videogames and—curiously enough—doesn't bear the Yakuza series' current Like A Dragon naming.
>> It wouldn’t surprise me if it was a mobile game. But let’s hope it isn’t.

Devs turn to Patreon after Humble Games collapse leaves studio without support: 'We lost access to the pipeline of critical systems without warning'
https://www.pcgamer.com/games/action/devs-turn-to-patreon-after-humble-games-collapse-leaves-studio-without-support-we-lost-access-to-the-pipeline-of-critical-systems-without-warning/
Squid Shock Studios, the developer behind Bo: Path of the Teal Lotus, has reached out to fans on Patreon to ask for support after the Humble Games "restructure" left them with no post-launch support. 
"It has been a hectic two weeks since we launched our first game, Bo: Path of the Teal Lotus," Squid Shock says on Twitter. "Our launch was not without its challenges. Our publisher shutting down has meant we have missed out on critical post-launch support, which may put our studio's future at risk." 
(...)
"On July 25th, we lost access to the pipeline of critical systems without warning," Squid Shock says. "We can currently only manage the game on Steam, and we were able to push an update this week. Unfortunately, the same can't be said for consoles. Porting and QA support was tied into our deal with our publisher, and at the time of writing we still do not have that pipeline restored. However, steps are finally being taken to restore access." 
The initial funding for Bo: Path of the Teal Lotus began on Kickstarter, and unfortunately, Squid Shock has had to return to crowdfunding, setting up a Patreon to ask for support "in these uncertain times." 

Rust dev is bored of paying Unity '$500k a year' to fix its engine and promises that his Garry's Mod successor won't hoodwink devs with fees
https://www.pcgamer.com/gaming-industry/game-development/rust-dev-is-bored-of-paying-unity-dollar500k-a-year-to-fix-its-engine-and-promises-that-his-garrys-mod-successor-wont-hoodwink-devs-with-fees/
If you can cast your mind back to around this time last year, you might remember Garry Newman—him off of Garry's Mod, and founder of Facepunch Studios—announcing that "Unity can get fucked" in the wake of sudden, badly thought out changes to the engine's pricing scheme that would have seen devs fork over fees on a per-install basis once certain "fee thresholds" were met.
Unity eventually walked back the most egregious aspects of those changes, but it's probably not surprising that Newman is more committed than ever to his kinda-sorta Garry's Mod sequel/brand new engine s&box, which has been in the works for years now. In fact, Newman spoke a bit about his vision for the engine in a recent dev blog.
"I don't want to pay Unity $500k every year so I can then pay my own staff to optimize and fix their engine," writes Newman, quite reasonably. Facepunch's other game, super-popular survival game Rust, has been based on Unity its whole life, but Newman has already said Rust 2 would be based on a different engine.

Intel Will Provide 2-Year Extended Warranty on OEMs & Tray 14th/13th Gen CPUs Too

https://wccftech.com/intel-2-year-extended-warranty-oems-tray-14th-13th-gen-cpus/

Lenovo website hints at new Legion Go with 7-inch screen, dual-fan cooling

https://videocardz.com/newz/lenovo-website-hints-at-new-legion-go-with-7-inch-screen-dual-fan-cooling

NVIDIA to discontinue GeForce RTX 3060, Steam’s most popular GPU

https://videocardz.com/newz/nvidia-to-discontinue-geforce-rtx-3060-steams-most-popular-gpu#disqus_thread

17W AMD Radeon 890M iGPU on Strix APUs Convincingly Outperforms 28W+ Arc iGPU On Meteor Lake In Gaming Tests

https://wccftech.com/17w-amd-radeon-890m-igpu-strix-apus-outperforms-28w-arc-igpu-meteor-lake-gaming/

I wonder if Intel had to include the rest of the 13 & 14th gen procs because Dell, HP and the rest knocked on its door. Intelñ doesn't want to angry them with a competitive AMD in the map.

Goodbye, 3060, you were a good card.

Alright bois, I'll be starting my new job tomorrow with different shift schedules. Due to this, hardware news might be at different times than it usually is.

Congratulations for your new job.

Don't worry about the news, post them (or not) when it goes better for you.

Congratz on the new job!

Either that, or Legal asked them to in face of a class action lawsuit developing right now