Topic: modding community
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Stalker 2 Modding Scene Explodes with Wild Mods Like Shrek & Thomas
The Stalker 2 modding community has exploded with creativity after the Zone Kit release, producing meme-worthy mods like Shrek and Thomas the Tank Engine alongside practical gameplay enhancements. Leading modder Sanekum (possibly Aleksandr Silantev from GSC) has introduced absurd character swaps,...
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Gamer Banned 7,000 Years for Leaking Xbox Game Taunts Developers
Playground Games issued a 7,973-year ban to leakers of "Forza Horizon 6" footage, but the most visible leaker, DVS Squad, quickly uploaded new clips and claimed the ban is easy to bypass. DVS Squad stated he knew the risks and doesn't care about the ban, as he can circumvent it and quickly regain...
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Hytale Modder Runs Windows 95 Inside the Game
A modder successfully ran a functional Windows 95 operating system inside Hytale using the game's powerful and accessible creator tools, demonstrating the platform's technical potential. The modding community is showcasing the game's flexibility through recursive experiments, including running Hy...
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Disney Lawyers Killed KOTOR 2's Restored Content DLC
Disney's legal intervention cancelled the official Restored Content DLC for *Knights of the Old Republic II* on Nintendo Switch, halting Aspyr's years-long effort to officially release a major fan modification. The project was blocked because Disney required Aspyr to definitively identify and obt...
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PlayStation 3 Receives Surprise New Update
Sony has released a new system update for the PlayStation 3, its first in over a year, which improves performance for standard consoles but deliberately breaks existing mods and custom firmware. The update reignites debate over console modification and game preservation, as it complicates access ...
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Todd Howard Denies 'Starfield 2.0,' Teases More News Soon
Bethesda is refocusing development on Starfield, with upcoming substantial updates aimed at enhancing the existing game for current fans, not as a fundamental "Starfield 2.0" overhaul. The game has had a slow content rollout, with only one major expansion so far, but it is now the studio's primar...
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Zelda: Twilight Princess PC Port Runs at 60FPS
A volunteer team has released a showcase for "Twilight Princess: Courage Reborn", a native PC port running at a stable 60fps, a major upgrade from the original console versions. The project is remarkably polished with keyboard and mouse support, but the team is still seeking developers to fix min...
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PS5 Controller's Best Features Now Work Over Bluetooth on PC
A new third-party software breakthrough now allows the PS5 DualSense controller's advanced features,adaptive triggers, haptic feedback, and built-in speaker,to work wirelessly over Bluetooth on PC, removing the previous need for a USB connection. This wireless functionality was achieved by commun...
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Bloodlines 2 Update Adds New Customization and Potential Story Mode
The latest update for Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 adds extensive customization options, including new hairstyles, makeup, and eye colors, requiring a new game save to access. Developer The Chinese Room has committed to ongoing support through 2026, with planned features like an FOV sli...
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Xbox Boss Confirms Next-Gen Console Will Have First-Party Games at Launch
Microsoft's next Xbox will launch with a strong lineup of exclusive first-party games to strengthen its value proposition and competitive stance in the gaming market. Despite speculation about a shift to software-only models, the market for dedicated gaming hardware remains strong, supported by a...
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Nintendo Chips Power This Authentic Lego Game Boy Kit
Natalie the Nerd has created a drop-in upgrade kit called the Build A Boy, which transforms the Lego Game Boy set into a functional handheld using authentic Nintendo hardware and requires no soldering. The kit includes a harvested Game Boy Pocket CPU, a high-resolution display, functional control...
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Custom PS1 Mod Adds HDMI and MicroSD Card Support
A custom PCB merges original PlayStation hardware with modern upgrades, including an XStation optical drive emulator and an HDMI modkit. The XStation allows games to be loaded from a microSD card, while the HDMI modkit provides a clean 1080p digital output for modern displays. This integrated re-...
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Microsoft shuts down Halo 3 mod for Counter-Strike 2
Microsoft issued a DMCA takedown, halting the 'Project Misriah' mod that aimed to recreate Halo 3's multiplayer in Counter-Strike 2 due to its direct use of copyrighted assets. The mod had gained significant popularity for its technical achievement in the Source 2 engine, impressing both Halo fan...
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