Modder adds real-world scams to GTA 5 — and gets scammed by their own code
A writer installs a scamming mod upon GTA 5, yet receives only a duffel bag and a bank-teller that refuses to accept his cheques.
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X’s mods are now sorting by mood, not just genre
Mashup mods mix World of Warcraft into Call of Duty and more, but modders rage against the trend, calling it pure slop.
Fan Upgrades Twilight Princess Textures, and the Results Beat Nintendo’s Own Remaster
A fan's labor hath wrought a remastered visage of Twilight Princess, surpassing the smudgy artifice of lesser upgrades.
Two Fixes That Actually Improve Witcher 3 Remastered Performance On PC
CD Projekt warns players to disable Witcher 3 Remastered's Nvidia Hairworks to fix performance, while a mod offers a darker trade for speed.
GTA 5 Modder Builds Unofficial Switch Version, Then Take-Two Sends Cease and Desist
Modder Mojso taunted Rockstar Games over a GTA 5 Switch port, then got a cease and desist from Take-Two. The port is dead.
Resident Evil Fans Turn Austin Abrams’ Movie Character Into a Low-Fi Mod for RE2
A mod replaces Leon's retro skin with Bryan, the courier from Austin Abrams' horror film, in Resident Evil 2.
Modders Discover Way to Play PS5 Games on Xbox Consoles
A modder's trick lets PS5 games run upon the Xbox; a strange union of rivals, wrought through emulation.
Dark Souls 2 players can now join each other online without getting kicked out
A modder named Yui has released Dark Souls 2: Seamless Co-op, removing fog walls and letting players stay connected from tutorial to final boss.
Rockstar Tightens Mod Guidelines Ahead Of GTA 6, Banning Third-Party IP And Cross-Game Mixing
Rockstar tightens its mod guidelines before GTA 6, banning third-party IP, monetisation outside Creator Platform, and more.
PS5 Linux Lead Quits Over ‘Noobs Using LLMs’: ‘It’s All Down the Sink’
PS5 Linux lead quits, blaming 'noobs' using LLMs and reporting a bug he'd found. The project's future is in doubt.
‘Hytale’ Modder Builds a Full Pokémon MMO — and Braces for Nintendo’s Lawyers
A Hytale modder builds a full Pokémon MMO inside the game, bracing for Nintendo's lawyers while fans marvel at the sheer scope.
Hogwarts Legacy Mod Turns The Solo RPG Into A Multiplayer Roleplay World
A mod turns Hogwarts Legacy into a shared, multiplayer world where players create their own stories at the castle.