I can't imagine if someone actually bought an i9 and then he waits for vega.

Meanwhile... http://www.pcgamer.com/cryptocurrency-miners-are-selling-used-graphics-cards-at-a-huge-markup/

Loll that would be essh. Really, anyone thinking to get into HEDT should be waiting for threadripper unless its an emergency. After threadripper comes out and if it doesn't perform that well for it's price (which I doubt), only then should people get the intel i9 cause if u are going into HEDT, having 60 PCI-E lanes for $1000 if not less should be zomg worthy.

Agreed. It is the smart choice to wait for threadripper. Even if you have no intention of buying it.

Coffee Lake might be a worthy choice as well, depending how well she overclocks on the 6-core chips, which current signs seems very positive.
Starting to buy some components (Ram and PSU) in anticipation for upgrade time.

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AMD revenue jumps by almost 20%.
http://www.anandtech.com/show/11660/amd-announces-q2-2017-results-ryzen-makes-an-impact

Large thanks to Ryzen. Well deserved gains IMHO. Make a solid product, consumers will reward you.

EPYC should increase margins and push AMD to profitability, the Xbox One X should help there too.

Great news, everybody!

ADOBE IS FINALLY KILLING FLASH—IN 2020
http://www.pcgamer.com/adobe-is-finally-killing-flashin-2020/
Adobe Flash, the software that enabled a nigh-endless array of online gaming experiences (some of them quite good) and nearly as many security headaches, has been officially consigned by developer Adobe to the dustbin of technological history. That's the good news. The bad news is that it won't actually happen until the year 2020.

Let's go with Wednesday news:

SALES & "SALES"/DEALS

PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds has sold six million copies in four months, adds micro-transactions for Gamescom 2017
http://www.dsogaming.com/news/playerunknowns-battlegrounds-six-million-copies-adds-micro-transactions-gamescom-2017/
Bluehole announced that PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds has sold more than six million copies in four months since its Early Access launch on March 23, 2017 with peak concurrent users, again surpassing the 422,000 mark with 422,618 simultaneous players at one time on Steam.

>>Am I wrong or did I post that they achieved the 5 million mark not that long ago (last week?)?

The Humble Saints Row Bundle is now live
http://www.pcgamer.com/the-humble-saints-row-bundle-is-now-live/
The Humble Saints Row Bundle, at the minimum $1 tier, is surprisingly light on the Saints Row. It includes Risen 3: Titan Lords Complete Edition, Deadlight: Director's Cut, Homefront, and—finally—Saints Row 2. But the row of Saints gets longer as you move up the price ladder.

Just Cause 3 is free to play until July 28th
http://www.dsogaming.com/news/just-cause-3-is-free-to-play-until-july-28th/
Square Enix has announced that Just Cause 3 is free to play until July 28th. This basically means that PC gamers can go ahead, download the game from Steam and play it for free until July 28th. In order to celebrate this free to play version, Square Enix is also offering the game with a 75% discount.

>>This great opportunity, available here, is one of Steam's Midweek Madness deals. The other offer is a sale of the Naruto Shippuden franchise (3 games), with discounts ranging from 66 to 75%.

SOFTWARE

CRYENGINE now supports the Vulkan API, features terrain upgrades & a new component entity system
http://www.dsogaming.com/news/cryengine-now-supports-the-vulkan-api-features-terrain-upgrades-a-new-component-entity-system/
Crytek announced today the release of a preview version for CRYENGINE that comes with a suite of major new features that will help developers achieve their vision more easily and make the engine even more accessible. The update is available today on Github where users can also find the full update notes and the development roadmap, which is shaped in conjunction with the CRYENGINE community.

Dying Light developer Techland unveils Gemly digital distribution platform
http://www.pcgamer.com/dying-light-developer-techland-unveils-gemly-digital-distribution-platform/
Following its free DLC reveal earlier this week, Techland has unveiled Gemly—a new "community focused" digital distribution platform that aims to bring the developer closer to its players. Ahead of Dying Light's first portion of free DLC due later this year, the zombie survival-meets-parkour 'em up has also launched its 'Content Drop #0' on PC.

MODS/EMULATORS

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GAMING NEWS

Epic Games’ Fortnite is now available in Early Access, launch screenshots
http://www.dsogaming.com/news/epic-games-fortnite-is-now-available-in-early-access-launch-screenshots/
Epic Games has announced that Fortnite, its third-person Action Building game, is available now in paid Early Access. Powered by Unreal Engine 4, Fortnite invites players to team up as they build massive forts and battle against hordes of monsters, all while crafting and looting within giant worlds where no two games are ever the same.

Sci-fi city building and management sim game, Aven Colony, is now available
http://www.dsogaming.com/news/sci-fi-city-building-and-management-sim-aven-colony-available/
Team17 and Mothership Entertainment announced today that their sci-fi city-building and management sim, Aven Colony, is now available. According to the press release, today’s release sees the culmination of several years of work for independent developer Mothership Entertainment, a four-man team of industry veterans based in Austin, Texas.

Turn 10 and Microsoft reveal the next 167 cars for Forza Motorsport 7
http://www.dsogaming.com/news/turn-10-and-microsoft-reveal-the-next-167-cars-for-forza-motorsport-7/
Last week, Turn 10 Studios and Microsoft revealed the first 167 cars that will be featured in Forza Motosport 7. Forza Motorsport 7 will sport 700 cars and the next 167 cars have been unveiled today.

>>There's a list with 60 of those cars in the article, and all of them were made between 1932 and 1969.

Titanfall 2 – Operation Frontier Shield update is now available, full release notes
http://www.dsogaming.com/news/titanfall-2-operation-frontier-shield-update-is-now-available-full-release-notes/
Respawn has released the highly anticipated Operation Frontier Shield update for Titanfall 2. This update adds a new PvE 4-player co-op mode, as well as a remastered map from the original Titanfall, Rise, and a new Live Fire map, Township. Respawn has also revealed the full release notes for this update that can be viewed below.

Need for Speed Payback – Official Customization Trailer
http://www.dsogaming.com/videotrailer-news/need-for-speed-payback-official-customization-trailer/
Electronic Arts has released a new gameplay trailer for Need for Speed Payback, focusing on its customization features. In Need for Speed Payback, players can endlessly fine-tune their performance through each of the distinct car classes (Race, Drift, Off-Road, Drag, and Runner), to turn the tables on the competition in any race, mission, or challenge.

Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus – Strawberry Milkshake gameplay trailer is full of Inglorious Bastards vibes
http://www.dsogaming.com/videotrailer-news/wolfenstein-ii-the-new-colossus-strawberry-milkshake-gameplay-trailer-is-full-of-inglorious-bastards-vibes/
Bethesda has released a new gameplay trailer for Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus. This brand new trailer shows a scene in bar in which a Nazi Kommandant confronts BJ Blazkowicz. This scene has many Tarantino and Inglorious Bastards vibes to it, so we are pretty sure that fans of it will enjoy this new trailer. Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus is currently planned for an October 27th release.

Part Two of the news:

PUBG next monthly update pushed to August 3, in-game skin system not due till launch
http://www.pcgamer.com/pubg-next-monthly-update-pushed-to-august-3-in-game-skin-system-not-due-till-full-release/
As teased by Brendan Greene earlier this month, PUBG's latest monthly update promises first-person servers, an FOV slider for first-person view and a new rifle. As a result of "complications with a [recent] client crash bug", these features won't be implemented till August 3 (which could mean next month sees two monthly updates), however in-game skins designed to "further customize your character" won't launch this side of Early Access.

Friday the 13th studio says the game has not been 'abandoned'
http://www.pcgamer.com/friday-the-13th-studio-says-the-game-has-not-been-abandoned/
There was a ripple of panic among Friday the 13th players today when it came to light that developer Illfonic is working on a new project, a "multiplayer first-person zombie shooter set in a post-apocalyptic world" called Dead Alliance. In a statement posted on Reddit, however, studio CEO Chuck Brungardt said that stories about the game being abandoned are "100 percent not true," and explained that Dead Alliance isn't actually a new game at all.

World of Warcraft legacy server Felmyst shut down by Blizzard hours after going live
http://www.pcgamer.com/world-of-warcraft-legacy-server-felmyst-shut-down-by-blizzard-within-hours-of-going-live/
Felmyst, as Kotaku UK explained at the end of June, was a World of Warcraft legacy server designed to bring back the game as it was during the days of The Burning Crusade. Work on the project "spanned years behind closed doors," its website said, to "produce a complete and satisfying World of Warcraft experience" that was true to 2004. And it sounds like it was doing a pretty good job of it: "Tough, but sort of nice" without all the refinements of modern WoW, as the site put it.
But Blizzard has taken a rather harsh stance against unofficial servers recently, as we've seen in episodes like the Nostalrius/Elysium kerfuffle, and that's also been the outcome here: On the same day that it moved from beta testing to full release, according to Ars Technica, Felmyst creator Gummy52 took it offline following the receipt of a cease-and-desist letter from Blizzard.

Overwatch now has more severe penalties for poor in-game behavior
http://www.pcgamer.com/overwatch-now-has-more-severe-penalties-for-poor-in-game-behavior/
Blizzard is stepping up its efforts to stamp out toxicity in Overwatch, with a new, more aggressive approach to issuing penalties starting today. While the company stopped short of detailing how the new approach will work, the message is clear that bad behavior will be punished more severely.

Hellblade reveals in-game photo mode ahead of launch
http://www.pcgamer.com/hellblade-reveals-in-game-photo-mode-ahead-of-launch/
Announced for PlayStation 4 consoles at Gamescom 2014 and for PC a few months thereafter, Hellblade feels like it's been in development for quite some time. Ninja Theory has now revealed that when its incoming action adventure game does finally land on August 8, it'll come with an in-game photo mode.

Mafia 3 Sign of the Times DLC out now
http://www.pcgamer.com/mafia-3-sign-of-the-times-dlc-out-now/
I'm so far removed from Hangar 13 and 2K's largely underwhelming Mafia 3 that I completely missed the launch of its second DLC, Stones Unturned, back in May. I did give its other add-on 'Faster, Baby!' a whirl back in March but failed to find its Sinclair Parish setting any more inspiring than the base game's wider New Bordeaux.
You might've gotten on better with it, though, which means you might be interested in Mafia 3's latest and third slice of proper DLC: Sign of the Times.

I finally get to use one of Zeurel's animations  

He really wasn't a fan of Flash most of the time.

Today is the launch of AMD's Ryzen 3 parts, the 1200 and 1300X. For a roundup of different reviews, go to wccftech:

http://wccftech.com/amd-ryzen-3-cpu-official-launch-review-roundup/

Time for the news:

SALES & "SALES"/DEALS

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SOFTWARE

AMD Radeon Software Crimson ReLive Edition 17.7.2 comes with new features & performance improvements
http://www.dsogaming.com/news/amd-new-features-performance-improvements-radeon-software-crimson-relive-edition-17-7-2/
AMD has released a new driver for its graphics cards. According to the release notes, the AMD Radeon Software Crimson ReLive Edition 17.7.2 features new Radeon settings and features optimizations for improved gaming responsiveness in DirectX 9 and select DirectX 11 games.

>>You can download it from here. There are two more things worth noting: 1) It brings a new tech called Enhanced Sync. It's a new V-Sync solution similar to Nvidia's FastSync for monitors without FreeSync. And 2) like they did with the 32-bit version of Win 8.1, AMD is stopping to support Win 8.1 64-bit, starting with this new driver.

MODS/EMULATORS

GZDoom may receive new modern-day effects like per-pixel lighting & raycasted real-time shadows
http://www.dsogaming.com/news/gzdoom-may-receive-new-modern-day-effects-like-per-pixel-lighting-raycasted-real-time-shadows/
Nash Muhandes, main developer and programmer of the latest version of GZDoom, has showcased some new graphical features that may find their way to it. Nash showcased per-pixel lighting as well as raycasted real-time shadows, and the results are quite amazing for such a really old engine.

GAMING NEWS

LawBreakers – Final open beta phase begins on July 28th
http://www.dsogaming.com/news/lawbreakers-final-open-beta-phase-july-28/
Boss Key Productions has announced that the final open beta phase for LawBreakers will begin on July 28th. Starting at 7AM PT, players will have the opportunity to play all of the content from each previous beta to date, including eight roles, six maps, and four modes. The open beta event ends July 31 at 7AM PT.

Kingdom Come: Deliverance gets a new cinematic trailer
http://www.dsogaming.com/videotrailer-news/kingdom-come-deliverance-new-cinematic-trailer/
Warhorse has released a new cinematic trailer for Kingdom Come: Deliverance. In Kingdom Come: Deliverance, players take up sword and fight to avenge the brutal murder of their parents by a marauding Hungarian army in an historical RPG set in the vanished realm of Bohemia. The game is powered by CRYENGINE and is currently planned for a 2018 release.

Here is 10 minutes of gameplay footage from Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice
http://www.dsogaming.com/videotrailer-news/here-is-10-minutes-of-gameplay-footage-from-hellblade-senuas-sacrifice/
IGN has shared a new video, showing 10 minutes of gameplay footage from Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice. This video will give you an idea of what you can expect from Ninja Theory’s new title as it showcases both the game’s combat mechanics as well as its puzzles. Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice is currently planned for an August 8th release.

Here is 15 minutes of new gameplay footage from Square Enix’s JRPG, LOST SPHEAR
http://www.dsogaming.com/videotrailer-news/here-is-15-minutes-of-new-gameplay-footage-from-square-enixs-jrpg-lost-sphear/
Polygon has shared a video, showing 15 minutes of brand new gameplay footage from Square Enix’s upcoming JRPG, LOST SPHEAR. LOST SPHEAR is the follow up to I AM SETSUNA, and will feature an enhanced gameplay system with a revamped ATB (Active Time Battle) system offering more freedom in combat, seamless environments, and various locations to explore. The game is currently planned for a January 23rd release.

Unreal Engine 4-powered massive online sandbox RPG, Citadel: Forged with Fire, available in Early Access
http://www.dsogaming.com/news/unreal-engine-4-powered-massive-online-sandbox-rpg-citadel-forged-with-fire-available-in-early-access/
Blue Isle Studios, the team behind horror title Slender: The Arrival and action-adventure game Valley, has announced that its magical open-world RPG Citadel: Forged With Fire launched today onto Steam’s early access program. Citadel: Forged with Fire is a massive online sandbox RPG powered by Unreal Engine 4, complete with spellcasting, building, exploring and crafting.The game is available now on Steam for $19.99 USD (20% discount for a limited time).

Monster Hunter World – New trailers showcase all of the game’s weapons
http://www.dsogaming.com/videotrailer-news/monster-hunter-world-new-trailers-all-weapons/
Capcom has released 14 trailers for Monster Hunter World , showcasing all the weapons that will be featured in it. In Monster Hunter World, players will be able to use a Bow, Charge Blade, Dual Blades, Great Sword, Gunlance, Hammer, Heavy Bowgun, Hunting Horn, Insect Glaive, Lance, Light Bowgun, Long Sword, Switch Axe, and Sword and Shield.

>>All those 14 videos are in the article.

Here is 50 minutes of brand new gameplay footage from Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus
http://www.dsogaming.com/videotrailer-news/50-minutes-brand-new-gameplay-footage-wolfenstein-ii-the-new-colossus/
YouTube’s ‘Darkness_Ash’ has shared a video, showing 50 minutes of brand new gameplay footage from Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus. This video shows the Roswell mission, so be sure to avoid it if you don’t want to spoil it. Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus is powered by the id Tech 6 Engine and is scheduled for an October 27th release.

Warriors All-Stars – Team building features unveiled + tons of new screenshots
http://www.dsogaming.com/news/warriors-all-stars-team-building-features-unveiled-tons-of-new-screenshots/
KOEI Tecmo today introduced fresh new features alongside some new screenshots for Warriors All-Stars, its upcoming one-versus-thousands action title. Today’s newly revealed assets feature the game’s final clan, the Shiki Clan, which includes Yukimura Sanada, Mitsunari Ishida and Naotora Ii from the SAMURAI WARRIORS series, Ryu Hayabusa and Ayane from the NINJA GAIDEN series, Hajime Arima and Darius from the Japanese romance adventure series Haruka: Beyond the Stream of Time, William from Team NINJA’s latest title Nioh, and Shiki, the son of the monarch from Warriors All-Stars.

F1 2017 – New gameplay trailer shows current & classic vehicles
http://www.dsogaming.com/videotrailer-news/f1-2017-new-gameplay-trailer-shows-current-classic-vehicles/
Codemasters and Koch Media today released the latest gameplay trailer for F1 2017, showcasing how the game spans the history of the sport and highlights several new features. F1 2017 will not only allow players to drive the latest cars on the grid but also give them access to 12 iconic classics.

The news, part two:

Songbringer trailer shows off a collection of fearsome bosses
http://www.pcgamer.com/songbringer-trailer-shows-off-a-collection-of-fearsome-bosses/
Procedurally generated action RPG Songbringer takes plenty of inspiration from the original Zelda, but as we wrote back in February, with the addition of hundreds of weapons and hallucinogenic cacti. There's also a tophat that doubles as a boomerang and a humming nanosword you can use to slice up baddies and bosses, who lurk at the bottom of Songbringer's dungeons.

Destiny 2 exotic weapon Coldheart revealed, will be pre-order exclusive until December
http://www.pcgamer.com/destiny-2-exotic-weapon-coldheart-revealed-will-be-pre-order-exclusive-until-december/
With Destiny 2’s divisive open beta still in our rearview mirrors, today Bungie revealed Coldheart, a new exotic weapon coming to the sequel. It’s nice to see new toys, but Coldheart will likely cause some division of its own: it’s a pre-order exclusive that won’t be available to all players until December 5, 2017.

Junkrat will be reworked on the next Overwatch PTR
http://www.pcgamer.com/junkrat-will-be-reworked-on-the-next-overwatch-ptr/
Overwatch's Junkrat doesn't get much love these days. His grenades and mines can be powerful when they land, but their imprecise nature—combined with Junkrat's limited means of mobility—means the hero sees little play in higher-skill and professional tiers.

Solstice Chronicles: MIA trailer showcases a twin-stick shooter with a 'tactical twist'
http://www.pcgamer.com/solstice-chronicles-mia-trailer-showcases-a-twin-stick-shooter-with-a-tactical-twist/
Solstice Chronicles: MIA, so its Steam page says, is a "tactical twist on twin-stick shooters." I'll be honest, I'm not entirely sure what that means, but there's lots of gunfire and explosions, some grim, grimy environments, spots of silliness here and there, and a drone that promises to properly mix things up. It's also got a pretty decent new trailer, put out today by developer Ironward to mark the game's release.

Mighty No. 9 physical editions finally ship, and they're disappointing too
http://www.pcgamer.com/mighty-no-9-physical-editions-finally-ship-and-theyre-disappointing-too/
Things have not gone smoothly for Mighty No. 9, the game that was infamously billed as "better than nothing" last year. It was delayed multiple times. It wasn't very good. And the boxed edition of the game, promised at the $60 Kickstarter tier, has been nowhere to be seen. Until now, that is: As reported by Kotaku, the boxes and manuals have finally started arriving. And in perfect Mighty No. 9 form, they're completely half-assed.

Law Mower is a game about mowing lawns and killing anyone who tries to stop you
http://www.pcgamer.com/law-mower-is-a-game-about-mowing-lawns-and-killing-anyone-who-tries-to-stop-you/
"Law Mower is a game about one man's epic journey to achieve his life's purpose—to cut every blade of grass in the world," the Steam description explains in words that stir my very soul. But it's not just the grass that needs cutting.