Morrowind
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"People stopped making games like this": Former Path of Exile boss sticks up for one of the most underrated…
Former Path of Exile boss Chris Wilson praises Legend of Grimrock as a revival of classic dungeon crawler mechanics that have fallen out of vogue. He laments that games like this are no longer commonly made, with the genre's popularity waning after the advent of full 3D environments and titles like Doom and Diablo.
Morrowind's most ambitious mod is now available in 1 click on GOG, alongside a 60% sale on the 24-year-old Elder…
The ambitious Morrowind mod, Tamriel Rebuilt, is now available for one-click installation on GOG.com. The mod, which aims to overhaul the 24-year-old RPG with new content, has been in development for 25 years and is expected to be larger than future Elder Scrolls titles. Additionally, The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind Game of the Year Edition is currently 60% off on GOG.
Nvidia brings ray-traced Nanite, native anti-cheat, and DLSS 4.5 to Gamescom 2026 lineup
Nvidia announced several new technologies at Gamescom, including DLSS 4.5 Ray Reconstruction, RTX Spark support from major publishers like Electronic Arts and Ubisoft, and RTX Mega Geometry for Unreal Engine 5's Nanite system. Gears of War: E-Day will be the first title to feature RTX Mega Geometry, enabling full-detail ray tracing for Nanite. The company also detailed updates for its GeForce Now cloud platform and RTX Remix modding toolkit.
Steam Week in Review: A touch of AI is all it takes to trigger backlash, as a promising new indie falls afoul of slop…
Vapor World: Over The Mind, a Soulslike Metroidvania, faced significant backlash on Steam due to its use of generative AI in cutscenes, leading to a surge of negative reviews. Developer Alive Inc has since replaced the AI-generated content, with director Young Kim acknowledging the hasty judgment and promising to improve. The incident highlights audience intolerance for AI shortcuts in game development, even as South Korea shows high AI optimism.
Morrowind-inspired RPG whose devs gave up waiting for The Elder Scrolls 6 launches to 86% positive Steam rating:…
The Lantern of the Laughless Saint, an RPG heavily inspired by Morrowind developed by NerveLabs, has launched into early access on PC with an 86% positive Steam rating. The game emphasizes exploration and esoteric lore, with developers humorously referencing their impatience for The Elder Scrolls 6 and Bethesda's Todd Howard. Despite some expected performance issues in its beta state, players are praising its nostalgic feel.
Id Software lead says devs "don't have the incentive to care anymore" with Microsoft threatening another 1,600 Xbox layoffs after latest bloodbath
Id Software lead services programmer Chris Hayes criticizes Microsoft's repeated layoffs, stating that they weaken studios and remove developers' incentive to care about their work. Hayes argues that companies like Microsoft fail to understand the long-term value of experienced teams and the importance of learning from failures, leading to a decline in game quality. This sentiment is echoed by other industry figures concerned about the current climate of studio reductions.
Ringwyrm might have a nasty sounding name, but its action horror, fantasy Soviet vibes are too compelling to ignore
Ringwyrm is an upcoming action horror shooter from developer Scumhead, featuring a blend of fantasy and Soviet aesthetics with boomer shooter elements. The game will have a non-linear, interconnected world and unique survival horror mechanics where aiming requires standing still. It is slated for release in 2027 on PC.
"You'll never get another World of Warcraft or Morrowind in the current climate," id Software producer says as constant layoffs batter the industry
id Software producer Andrew Willis criticizes the current state of the video game industry, citing widespread layoffs and mismanagement by executives who lack understanding of game development. He argues that this focus on short-term gains and profit extraction prevents the creation of long-term, impactful franchises like World of Warcraft or Morrowind. Willis suggests that the industry's volatility for employees, despite increasing consumer spending, points to a failure in executive leadership.
id Software producer says 'you'll never get another WoW or Morrowind in the current climate' in the wake…
id Software producer Andrew Willis believes the current climate prevents the creation of long-lasting franchises like World of Warcraft or Morrowind, attributing this to large publishers and a lack of understanding from executives. He advocates for developer-owned studios as the path forward for sustainable growth and artistic integrity in the gaming industry, contrasting this with Xbox's stated goals of returning to growth through further layoffs.
The Elder Scrolls 6 Team Worried About Delays and Crunch Following Layoffs – Rumor
Recent layoffs at Bethesda, impacting key personnel working on The Elder Scrolls 6, have reportedly caused concern among the development team regarding potential delays and increased crunch. The departures include programmers, artists, and designers, with fears that contract labor may be used to fill the gaps. The Elder Scrolls 6, announced in 2018, currently has no release date, but is estimated to be at least two years away.
After 3,000 hours spent in Total War: Warhammer, 40k's gameplay reveal has me convinced this one might genuinely…
After extensive playtime with Total War: Warhammer, the author expresses strong conviction about the upcoming Total War: Warhammer 40,000 following its recent gameplay reveal. The article highlights the series' enduring appeal through its blend of real-time battles and campaign management, and details specific new mechanics like cover systems and large-scale bombardments shown in the reveal.
Gothic 1 Remake review
Gothic 1 Remake offers a challenging RPG experience that stays true to the original's grim realism, though it retains some of the series' characteristic jank. Developed by Alkimia Interactive and published by THQ Nordic, the remake features updated graphics and combat but lacks modern conveniences like quest markers. It is recommended for players who appreciate hardcore RPG mechanics and a less forgiving game world.
Yet another rad gaming tool parts ways with Microsoft
The open-source compatibility tool Luxtorpeda has migrated from GitHub to Codeberg due to ongoing issues with GitHub's stability and its AI initiatives. This move follows similar departures by other projects like Ghostty and Gentoo, citing concerns over platform instability and forced AI tool usage.
Comedian Alasdair Beckett-King was a die-hard adventure gamer until he discovered Morrowind: 'The first time I loaded it up, I walked straight into a little pond and was killed by a fish'
Comedian and adventure game designer Alasdair Beckett-King discusses his gaming history, from playing Dizzy on a ZX Spectrum to his love for Morrowind and point-and-click adventures like Broken Sword. He shares his current playthroughs of Tainted Grail: Conquest and his enduring affection for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, while also admitting to being stuck on Hollow Knight: Silksong.
Horns - solo dev game
Horns is a solo-developed RPG that blends classic gameplay mechanics from the late '90s and early 2000s, such as Resident Evil and Morrowind, with modern influences from games like The Witcher and Elden Ring. The game emphasizes narrative and exploration as players uncover mysteries in the realm of Velharion. It is available on Steam.
Evening Patches
This article provides an update on recent game patches and unofficial modifications. It mentions official patches for Battlefield 6 and Slay the Spire, alongside a new mod that allows players to experience Morrowind within Fallout 4.
Morrowind mega-mod Skywind looks so good, even if it's still not finished
The Skywind mod project, which aims to recreate Morrowind using Skyrim's technology, has provided a development update. While aspects like 2D art and writing are nearing completion, other areas such as animation and voice mastering still require significant work. The project is actively seeking volunteers to help finish the ambitious undertaking.
Morrowind in Elden Ring mod is now "mostly playable", despite the fact its creator's "entire existence has been consumed with interpreting gibberish code"
Modder InfernoPlus has announced significant progress on a mod that ports Morrowind into Elden Ring, stating it is now "mostly playable." Despite facing complex challenges with code, map building, and dialogue systems, the mod now features functional NPCs, a crime system, and an alchemy system. While much work remains on game balancing and design, the project showcases impressive dedication to recreating Morrowind's elements within Elden Ring's engine.
Morning Patches
Morrowind celebrates its 24th anniversary today, prompting discussions about unofficial games, patches, and mods. A significant OpenMW quest mod has been highlighted for players to explore.
New Morrowind mod not only adds Sekiro parry, it quietly overhauls the RPG's most controversial mechanic
A new mod for the OpenMW source port of Morrowind, called N'Garde, introduces a Sekiro-style parry system and overhauls the game's controversial percent-chance-to-hit mechanic. The mod aims to make melee combat more difficult but rewarding, with optional features like 'Glancing Blows' to improve combat feedback without making the game too easy.
