Guys, Abe's Oddysee is free on Steam! https://store.steampowered.com/app/15700/Oddworld_Abes_Oddysee/

Grab it while you can. Oh, and the rest of the games in the franchise are on sale: https://store.steampowered.com/sale/oddworld/

I'm not so sure. The last two shows have had them doing the exact same thing, and PCG doesn't like taking criticism very well. They continue to make "best of X" lists, and lack benchmarking articles and other PC gaming related news. Hell, they love covering and pissing off people on that site with RDR2 news, despite the fact that there has been no inkling of info that definitely suggests a PC port is coming. They excuse it with "it's definitely coming, since GTA V came two years later", while they ignore the lot of us calling them out on having used that excuse multiple times, yet they refuse to listen.

I will change my view of PCG when they stop acting casual and ignorant.

Gosh That game was amazing.
I already have a copy (Bloody surprise surprise) on Steam and Xbox though.

I would like to see a chunk of time dedicated to showcasing the tech/rendering side of things. But that's just me personally.
I don't have time to sit and observe all of E3 though, so hopefully there is a TLDR version at some point.

I don't mind them having a bit of a tech showcase for games (not just "wow, look at the latest intel CPU"), but I would like the show to run for about an hour or two, and not 4 hours of non stop gabbing of games, and not showing much if anything of them.

I want to see talk of PC games as well, and not just the same exact devs that showed up at any of the other E3 booths during the week. I'd also love to see some devs that aren't just indie related. I got bored to death with the last two PC e3's, with the majority being all talk and little to show, with a lot of early access resulting from those events (either mentioned during the event or released onto Steam as an early access title after the event). I want to see some devs that have a complete game to show off, and not one they plan on using early access for, because that is one sure fire way to kill most of my hype and general excitement for a game. 

back in 2013 I thought ea was alright, but fast forward to today and now even AAA devs are doing it that it ultimately cheapens the feel of the game, as well as making PC look like a massive beta testing cheap rent a mule service (Whatever happened to knowing what people wanted, knowing what you were able to accomplish and then simply acting on those parts?).

I do hope this year's PC e3 comes with some games to really grab me, and not just a load of gibberish and indie early access titles either. 

Well. On the games front, hopefully they showcase PC exclusives rather than one of the endless sequels in a franchise like Battlefield or Call of Duty.

eh, I don't see them showing off Cod or BF. I would definitely like to see some PC exclusives game footage. I don't want to see anything from MS regarding Xbox, but they can definitely do with showing us some AoE IV footage.

What I really want to see, are RTS and city building titles, rather than typical indie platformer/open world early access survival games, let alone F2P games. 

I wonder if the devs behind Two-point hospital will show up again.

I agree with you on the RDR 2 part. I don't post the articles about it because as far as we know it's console exclusive, and I'm not sure it will come to PC. After all, the first one didn't.

PC benchmarks is something that fewer and fewer sites do, but it's easy to understand why. You need a lot of hardware, both CPUs and GPUs and it's very time consuming.

I think I still have the CDs of the first two games, from their original PC launch. Great games that I have both on Steam and GOG.

I wouldn't mind a bit of showcase, either a new engine tech demo or that ray-tracing demos that we've seen. But I'm affraid that it will depend on who is the sponsor of the show.

It would be the perfect place for MSoft to show the first gameplay of Age of Empires IV, and even Ubisoft could show Anno 1800.

Hmm, I think I owe some of you an apology regarding the article about the PC Gamer's E3 show.

You see, the article says "This year we'll be broadcasting on Twitch, Facebook, YouTube, and Steam on Monday, June 11 at 3 PM Pacific" and, for some reason( maybe because I was tired and/or sleepy, or because I have a small brain-fart), I read that as the conference lasting from 11 to 3PM that led to my comment on the show being 4 hours long, which is completely incorrect.

So, again, please accept my apologies.

The news:

SALES & "SALES"/DEALS

GOG's daily deal is Moon Hunters, 70% off: https://www.gog.com/game/moon_hunters

If you're a fan of simulators, go to Fanatical and check the Simulator Bundle, where you can get 7 games dirst cheap thanks to its 97% discount: https://www.fanatical.com/en/bundle/fanatical-simulator-bundle

SOFTWARE

NVIDIA GeForce 397.64 WHQL driver is optimized for Pillars of Eternity 2, Conan Exiles & Destiny 2 DLC
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/nvidia-geforce-397-64-whql-driver-is-optimized-for-pillars-of-eternity-2-conan-exiles-destiny-2-dlc/
NVIDIA has released a brand new driver for its graphics cards. According to the release notes, the NVIDIA GeForce 397.64 WHQL driver offers the optimal gaming experience for Destiny 2: Warmind, Conan Exiles, and Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire.

>>Available from here.

A new Steam app will stream games to tablets and TVs without a Steam Link
https://www.pcgamer.com/a-new-steam-app-will-stream-games-to-tablets-and-tvs-without-a-steam-link/
Valve announced today that two new phone, tablet, and TV apps are on the way, and together they'll allow Steam users to stream their libraries of games and videos to Android and Apple devices without any extra hardware.
The first on the way is the is the Steam Link app. Like the Steam Link itself (the little streaming box Valve released in 2015) in software form, the app will allow Steam users to stream their games to Android-powered TVs and Apple TV boxes, as well as iOS and Android tablets and phones.

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GAMING NEWS

Treyarch confirms that Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 will feature a Zombies mode
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/treyarch-confirms-that-call-of-duty-black-ops-4-will-feature-a-zombies-mode/
Treyarch has just confirmed via its Twitter account that Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 will feature a Zombies mode. Although the team did not reveal any additional information, it did share an image that you can view below.

Following Walmart’s “leak”, Pete Hines and official RAGE account share interesting tweets about RAGE 2
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/following-walmarts-leak-pete-hines-and-official-rage-account-share-interesting-tweets-about-rage-2/
A few hours ago, we informed you about some “leaked” games that were listed for pre-order by Walmart Canada. The one that caught us off guard was the sequel to id Software’s open-world game, RAGE. Fast forward a couple of hours and here we are with some really weird tweets from both the official RAGE account, as well as Pete Hines.

>>Those tweets have also been enough for shikamaru317 to make a thread about it.

Hellbound, ’90s-inspired first-person shooter, will release in 2019, gets Kickstarter campaign
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/hellbound-90s-inspired-first-person-shooter-will-release-in-2019-gets-kickstarter-campaign/
Saibot Studios has announced that Hellbound, its ridiculously violent ‘90s-inspired first-person shooter will release in 2019. A free Survival Mode teasing the potential of a full campaign is available today on Steam for those who want to get a taste of the slaughter.

Agony gets a story trailer
https://www.dsogaming.com/videotrailer-news/agony-gets-a-story-trailer/
Madmind Studio has released the story trailer for its new first-person title, Agony. Agony is powered by Unreal Engine 4, is set in Hell and players will begin their journey as a tormented soul within the depths of hell without any memories about their past.

Vampyr – NVIDIA recommends a GTX1060 or GTX970 for 1080p/60fps and a GTX1080Ti for 4K/60fps
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/vampyr-nvidia-recommends-a-gtx1060-or-gtx970-for-1080p-60fps-and-a-gtx1080ti-for-4k-60fps/
Last month, we shared the official PC requirements for DONTNOD’s upcoming action RPG, Vampyr. And yesterday, NVIDIA has expanded these requirements in order to provide gamers with additional information about 1080p/60fps, 1440p/60fps and 4K/60fps.

Electronic Arts may reveal Battlefield 2018, Battlefield V, on May 23rd
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/electronic-arts-may-reveal-battlefield-2018-battlefield-v-on-may-23rd/
It appears that Electronic Arts is gearing up for a Battlefield 2018 reveal later this month. A new hidden counter has appeared on its official website, suggesting that the new Battlefield game will be unveiled on May 23rd.

Warriors Orochi 4 is coming to the PC in 2018
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/warriors-orochi-4-is-coming-to-the-pc-in-2018/
KOEI Tecmo has launched the official website for Warriors Orochi 4, revealing that this new game will be coming to the PC – via Steam – in 2018. The official website has also unveiled some additional details about this new Warriors Orochi game.

>>And, of course, we have the first screenshots.

Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy gets new release date, coming out on June 29th
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/crash-bandicoot-n-sane-trilogy-gets-new-release-date-coming-out-on-june-29th/
Activision has announced that the release date for Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy has been moved forward, and will now release on June 29th. Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy features versions of Crash Bandicoot, Crash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes Back, and Crash Bandicoot 3: Warped and – as the press release reads – dazzling “N. Hanced Fur-K” graphics.

The news, part two:

Atomic Heart is an alternate Soviet-era shooter that echoes BioShock, Nier: Automata and Stalker
https://www.pcgamer.com/atomic-heart-is-an-alternate-soviet-era-shooter-that-echoes-bioshock-nier-automata-and-stalker/
Atomic Heart's abandoned Soviet-era setting echoes Stalker. Its incongruous architecture, reclaimed by nature, and hostile automatons reflect Nier: Automata. And its ensemble of gibbering nasties, first-person perspective, and, of course, penchant for battering baddies with blunt objects reminds me of BioShock.

Acram Digital games removed from Steam for review manipulation
https://www.pcgamer.com/acram-digital-games-removed-from-steam-after-review-manipulation/
Indie developer and publisher Acram Digital’s board game adaptations have been removed from Steam following an announcement from Valve confirming that the company engaged in review manipulation. Acram had two games on Steam: Eight-Minute Empire and Steam: Rails to Riches, both adaptations of well-regarded board games. Frustrated with negative reviews, it appears that a member of Acram’s staff, Grzegorz Kubas, took it upon himself to post multiple positive reviews for their games.

>>And I'm not sorry for them. You tried to cheat, you have to pay the consequences.

DayZ creative director Brian Hicks is leaving Bohemia Interactive
https://www.pcgamer.com/dayz-creative-director-brian-hicks-is-leaving-bohemia-interactive/
DayZ creative director Brian Hicks, who recently soothed Chris' concerns about the addition of a sprint meter, has announced that he is leaving Bohemia Interactive. Hicks said in a farewell message that he's excited for the release of the .63 update, but he also believes that the game has reached a point where he is "no longer needed."

Risk of Rain 2 gameplay video shows ten minutes of third-person combat
https://www.pcgamer.com/risk-of-rain-2-gameplay-video-shows-ten-minutes-of-third-person-combat/
In case you hadn't heard, Risk of Rain 2 will depart dramatically from the first game's lo-fi, sidescrolling pixel aesthetic. Hopoo Games has decided to take a third-person approach, and judging by a whopping ten minute gameplay video released today, the studio might have made the right decision.

Electronic Arts will 'push forward' with loot boxes in future games
https://www.pcgamer.com/electronic-arts-will-push-forward-with-loot-boxes-in-future-games/
Loot boxes have been a real source of trouble for Electronic Arts in recent months, beginning with a furor over their implementation last year in Star Wars: Battlefront 2, and growing from there into a wave of international criticism. Yet in a recent earnings call, EA chief executive Andrew Wilson said the company is going to "push on" with loot boxes, and challenged the common complaint that they are a form of gambling.

>>As we all already knew, they don't give a sh!t about the online complains, it's the sales that matter. And people still bought the game, so...

Firewatch devs are 'all Valve employees now' but retain creative freedom
https://www.pcgamer.com/firewatch-devs-are-all-valve-employees-now-but-retain-creative-freedom/
Firewatch developer Campo Santo was bought over by Valve last month. In an interview with Rock, Paper, Shotgun, Campo's Sean Vanaman explains that despite the takeover, he and his team will retain their creative freedom while working on their next game, In the Valley of Gods. They'll also benefit from the support of a much larger talent pool.

Darkest Dungeon The Color of Madness DLC release date set
https://www.pcgamer.com/darkest-dungeon-the-color-of-madness-dlc-release-date-set/
Darkest Dungeon will again lead us into the depths of depravity next month, with the launch of its The Color of Madness DLC. Due on June 19, Miller's farm is the player's place of pilgrimage this time round—where a belligerent alien race has set up shop on the outskirts of the Hamlet.

Sunless Skies adds new threats with weather and worship update
https://www.pcgamer.com/sunless-skies-gets-darker-with-weather-and-worship-update/
By swapping the murky depths of Fallen London for the vast High Wilderness above, Sunless Skies is bigger and brighter than forerunner Sunless Sea. Keen to maintain the "peril and dread" of the latter, though, developer Failbetter Games has given Skies a Threat update—which adds weather, worship and a smattering of new scouts.