By Destin Legarie @ IGN
For better or for worse, playing The Division 2 doesn’t immediately feel that different from the first game. The sound effects on kills remain intact, the cover system, the core mechanics and modes are all there. And it turns out that this familiar feeling is because the development team at Massive is beginning with the huge patch 1.8 from the original and using it as the bedrock of the sequel.
Polish developer Jujubee S.A. has just revealed that their documentary-adventure game Kursk has just been updated to version 3.0. This update comes with a new gameplay mechanic and improved optimization.
Players can now experience quite a challenge to hack into the submarine’s cabins and computers as sailors will now patrol their respective sections. Additionally, Kursk’s optimization has been drastically enhanced and players can now expect improvement when navigating the vessel.
With the current Steam Lunar Sale, players interested in the game are in luck as Kursk has got a 40% discount. The sale is available until February 11.
More information about Kursk can be found on the games official website.
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AMD today posted the latest version of Radeon Software Adrenalin 2019 Edition. Version 19.2.1 beta ships with optimization for “APEX Legends” and “The Division 2 private beta.” It also improves performance of “Assassin’s Creed: Odyssey” by up to 5 percent, when tested on a Radeon RX Vega 64 graphics card. The company also fixed a number of issues.
To begin with, a bug affecting “Battlefield V” in which character outlines remain on the screen after revive has been fixed. Radeon Settings not automatically installing when updating Radeon Software on machines with hybrid graphics has been fixed. Also fixed is a Radeon Settings application crash noticed when switching tabs too quickly with long game lists. Some displays experiencing a loss in video when maximizing to fullscreen any software with FreeSync enabled, also has been fixed. A white-screen bug affecting “Anthem” has been fixed. HDMI Underscan settings not restoring after reboot has been fixed. An inverted color bug with ReLive has been fixed.
The new Radeon Software Adrenalin 2019 Edition 19.2.1 beta drivers are available online at the AMD driver download page.
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NVIDIA has released GeForce 418.81 WHQL software. The drivers add support for mobile versions of GeForce RTX 20-series GPUs. The desktop version adds optimization for 3DMark Port Royal benchmark, in addition to its DLSS (deep learning supersampling) AA setting. The drivers add or improve NVIDIA SLI support for “Anthem,” “Assetto Corsa Competizione,” “Battlefleet Gothic: Armada 2,” “Life is strange Season 2,” “NBA 2K19,” and “Space Hulk Tactics.” CUDA version 10 is included with these drivers.
Among the issues fixed are HDR not being enabled by default in Gamestream when an HDR display is connected to the client and PC. 3D performance and frame-rate overlays accidentally appearing on Twitter UWP app is fixed. Random flickering in games with G-Sync enabled is fixed. Also fixed is a strange issue in which when a G-Sync display (one with NVIDIA G-Sync hardware) is hotplugged, and a G-Sync Compatible (read: VESA Adaptive Sync) display is connected, the right half of the G-Sync display goes blank.
You can download the new GeForce 418.81 WHQL drivers through GeForce Experience or via GeForce.com.
Check out these latest hardware announcements for today from around the web. Also included are some hardware news bits, and on some days, a few rumors tossed in for good measure. Click on the links below to read the official press release, visit the products web page, or to an independent news source.
How the shootdown of a U-2 spyplane over Cuba by a Soviet surface-to-air missile nearly led to nuclear war
By Michael J. Tougias @ Aviation History Magazine
On Friday, October 26, 1962, one day before “Black Saturday,” the most terrifying day of the Cuban Missile Crisis, CIA Director John McCone gave President John F. Kennedy more bad news about the Soviet military build-up on the island. He explained that the Soviets were spending an estimated $1 billion on their military installations and that “rapid construction activity” was continuing. More alarming was the discovery of a Soviet FROG-7 missile launch system (also referred to as a Luna-M), a tactical nuclear weapon that could be used against an American invasion or the U.S. outpost at Guantanamo Bay.
This information prompted Strategic Air Command (SAC) to authorize a Lockheed U-2 reconnaissance flight over Cuba for October 27. U.S. Air Force U-2s and Navy Vought RF-8 Crusaders had been used extensively in the prior days to photograph medium-range ballistic missile sites, SA-2 surface-to-air missile (SAM) sites and a variety of Soviet military installations and troop barracks. While the Crusaders were used for the low-level surveillance and close-up photographs, the high-flying U-2s could cover a much broader area with their high-resolution cameras.
PC based pilots, your day has come! Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown is now officially cleared for take-off on STEAM. Having garnered an 81 Metacritic score for both the PlayStation®4 and Xbox One versions, Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown is set to deliver the explosive dogfighting action, deep storyline, and beautifully rendered aircraft the franchise is known for, to PC players to experience and enjoy.
Head over to YouTube to witness the action that’s set to unfold in the PC version of Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown.
Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown is available now in the Americas for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PCs via STEAM.
Now, buckle up for take-off, we’ll see you in the skies!
To find out more about Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown, head over to the games official website.
Check out these latest hardware announcements for today from around the web. Also included are some hardware news bits, and on some days, a few rumors tossed in for good measure. Click on the links below to read the official press release, visit the products web page, or to an independent news source.
Steel Division 2 to Launch April 4, Pre-orders Now Available on Steam with Beta Access, 48-hours Early Access, and More
Independent developer and publisher Eugen Systems, is excited to announce that strategy fans may now pre-order Steel Division 2 on Steam, the upcoming sequel to the award-winning real-time strategy title Steel Division: Normandy 44.
As a special thanks to Steel Division fans for their longtime support, Steam users who already own Steel Division: Normandy 44 can expect eight exclusive divisions with over 350 extra units from the original title when Steel Division 2 launches later this year. These 350 units will join over 600 brand-new units from the Allies and Axis factions in the sequel for a total of over 950 units in Steel Division 2. There is no need to pre-order Steel Division 2 to take advantage of this exclusive offer.
In Steel Division 2, fans can look forward to deploying some of the most famous units and divisions from Steel Division: Normandy 44, including the Sherman Jumbo tank from the United States of America, the Churchill IV heavy infantry tank from the United Kingdom, the Spitfire Mk9B tank from Canada, the Sherman M4A2 from France, and many more. For a complete list of divisions and units, please visit the official Steel Division 2 page on Steam.
In addition, Steel Division: Normandy 44 owners who purchase can also look forward to exclusive new units in Steel Division 2, including:
Players who pre-order any edition of Steel Division 2 can also expect guaranteed access to game’s Beta phase. Scheduled to start later this year, the Steel Division 2 beta will offer players exclusive access to an early build of the game ahead of its 2019 launch. In addition, players who pre-order the Commander Deluxe Edition, General Deluxe Edition, or Total Conflict Edition will also benefit from 48-hours of early access to the game ahead of the worldwide launch for Steel Division 2.
For full details on pre-order bonuses for Steel Division 2, please head to the official website at buy.steeldivision2.com.
Watch the new Steel Division 2 – Back To War Trailer HERE.
Set during Operation Bagration on the Eastern Front in the summer of 1944, Steel Division 2 pushes the limits of the World War II tactical experience, delivering new 1:1 scale Dynamic Strategic Campaigns. Command entire armies during Operation Bagration, covering the Soviet counter-attack against Axis forces in Byelorussia. Battle in the multiple skirmish modes on 25 maps and customize your battlegroups in the brand-new deck system, allowing for an unprecedented level of customization.
To stay up to date on the latest regarding Steel Division 2, be sure to visit the game’s official website.
Deep Silver and 4A Games today released Metro Exodus Uncovered – a new gameplay video that welcomes series newcomers into the incredible world of Metro.
Famed for their gripping atmosphere, intense gameplay, powerful story-telling and hauntingly realised game world, Metro 2033 and Metro: Last Light have earned their reputation as cult classics. Now, Deep Silver and 4A Games are ready to release the long-anticipated Metro Exodus. Five years in the making, it builds on the series’ strengths while offering players a new sensation of freedom and exploration in the wastelands of post-apocalyptic Russia. For newcomers to the series, this video explores the unique world and deep gameplay features of Metro Exodus.
You can watch Metro Exodus Uncovered HERE.
Visit the official Metro Exodus website for more game information.
