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Portal 2: Community Edition Beta is out now as a playground for modding
Portal 2: Community Edition Beta has been released, offering enhanced modding tools and capabilities for players. This community-maintained version utilizes a modified version of the Counter-Strike: Global Offensive engine, Strata Source, to introduce features like DirectX 11 support, improved lighting, and increased engine limits. The beta is available for users who own the original Portal 2 and supports native Linux.
PlayStation Vita: Our Love for a Dead Console
The PlayStation Vita, released in 2011, aimed to bring a home console experience to a handheld device with features like dual analog sticks and an OLED screen. Despite a strong library of JRPGs, fighting games, and indie titles, it struggled against mobile gaming and the Nintendo 3DS due to its high price and proprietary memory cards. However, the console gained a dedicated following through modding, enabling emulation, custom themes, and the use of standard Micro SD cards, preserving its legacy as a beloved handheld.
Dave Oshry, CEO of New Blood Interactive, will never uninstall Doom from his PC, and has over 488 hours in Fallout 76:…
New Blood Interactive CEO Dave Oshry discusses his PC gaming habits, highlighting Doom as a game he'll never uninstall and Fallout 76 as the game he has the most hours in. He shares his passion for CRPGs and FPS games, and details upcoming updates for titles like Fallen Aces and Gloomwood.
This hugely impressive Minecraft mod lets you build all manner of functioning vehicles, including planes, combine…
The Create Aeronautics mod for Minecraft allows players to build and pilot fully functional vehicles, including planes and combine harvesters. This addon for the existing Create mod introduces new block types, redstone components, and physics tools to enable complex contraption building.
Portal 2: Community Edition promises to take the game's modding potential to new heights, and it's out in open…
Portal 2: Community Edition, a community-maintained build of the game, has been released into open beta. It introduces new lighting technology, volumetrics, support for higher-resolution textures, custom campaign functionality, and expanded scripting capabilities, built on a fork of the CS:GO engine. This edition aims to enhance the game's extensive modding potential beyond its original limitations.
A ludicrous Doom mod which adds 28 pilotable mechs just released after 2 years in development
A new mod for Doom, titled MechDoomer: Rebooted, has been released after two years of development. This mod adds 28 pilotable mechs, inspired by MechWarrior and Battletech, with customizable weapon loadouts and mech-assault styled movement. The mod is compatible with other Doom mods and allows players to exit their mechs at any time.
15 years on, Portal 2 Community Edition just breathed new life into Valve's classic
Portal 2: Community Edition, a fan-made project by 29 developers, has been released, breathing new life into Valve's 2011 puzzle game. This enhanced version utilizes the Strata Source engine, a modified branch of the CS:GO engine, to introduce significant technical and visual upgrades, including physically based rendering, improved lighting, and dynamic shadows. While not a remake of the original campaign, it offers vastly improved tools for custom content creation and is available for free on Steam for owners of Portal 2.
It Didn’t Take Long for Pragmata to Get a CJ Mod
A new mod for Capcom's game Pragmata replaces the main character with Carl Johnson from Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas – Definitive Edition. The mod, titled "CJ (GTA San Andreas Definitive Edition)", is available on Nexus Mods and requires REFramework to function. This humorous crossover highlights the active modding community for PC games.
Portal 2: Community Edition Beta Drops on Steam — Fan Project Finally Goes Public
Portal 2: Community Edition, a fan-driven overhaul of Valve's puzzle game, has launched its open beta on Steam. This project rebuilds core systems of the game, offering a full Steam integration with Workshop support. The beta aims to stress-test the complex puzzle mechanics and gather community feedback for further iteration.
Skyrim Mod Goes Viral
A new mod for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim has gone viral, allowing players to engage dragons in unusual ways, such as within the game's marketplaces. This mod introduces a novel gameplay mechanic to the popular open-world RPG.
Skyrim mod has you slay dragons "by debating them on the geopolitics of Tamriel," turning Bethesda's RPG…
A new mod for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim transforms dragon battles into debates on the geopolitics of Tamriel, replacing traditional combat with in-depth discussions. Created by streamer and YouTuber Blurbs, this modification offers a unique, text-driven approach to engaging with the game's challenges.
Hero modder gives all of Skyrim's jarls unique sitting poses on their fancy thrones
A new mod for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, created by daubuoi, introduces unique sitting animations for all jarls on their thrones. This mod addresses a repetitive animation issue in the base game, enhancing the immersion for players governing the nine holds of Skyrim.
PC Gaming’s Secret Weapon: Half Its Revenue Comes From Hidden Gems
PC gaming generates over 50% of its revenue from games outside the top 20, a stark contrast to console and mobile platforms dominated by blockbusters. This diversity is attributed to effective game discovery algorithms, the wishlist system, a strong modding culture, and community recommendations, fostering an environment where indie and niche titles can thrive. This trend highlights the profitability of supporting diverse and experimental game development, positioning PC as a platform for innovation.
YouTuber who showcases "adult-oriented" Resident Evil Requiem and Stellar Blade mods claims Capcom's laywers asked him to take down over 1,000 videos
A YouTuber known for showcasing adult-oriented mods for games like Resident Evil 4 and Stellar Blade claims Capcom's legal team has demanded the removal of over 1,000 videos. The email cited unauthorized use of game assets for adult content, inconsistent with terms of service and copyright laws. The YouTuber has complied with the request and is questioning the specific targeting of their channel.
Capcom’s Latest Resident Evil Crackdown Is Coming for NSFW Mod Creators
Capcom is cracking down on NSFW mods for the Resident Evil franchise, specifically targeting YouTuber GrizzoUK for showcasing them. The company has demanded the removal of videos depicting these mods, citing violations of terms of service and copyright laws. This action has led to confusion and concern among modding communities, with questions arising about whether mod creators themselves will be targeted.
Resident Evil Adult Mod Video Takedown
Capcom has issued a takedown for over 1,000 "adult-orientated" mod videos featuring Resident Evil characters. The videos, uploaded by a YouTuber, depicted characters in revealing attire.
Capcom Cracks Down On NSFW Resident Evil Requiem Mods With Mass Takedown
Capcom has issued a mass takedown notice targeting NSFW mods for Resident Evil Requiem, impacting over 1,000 videos created by YouTuber GrizzoUK. The company cited concerns about "reputational damage" and potential intellectual property infringement. While GrizzoUK's channel was temporarily terminated, he plans to continue creating content for other games like Stellar Blade and Tomb Raider.
How many people can play Windrose together? Everything you need to know about co-op
Windrose, an early access pirate adventure game, supports co-op multiplayer with a default lobby size of four players, which can be increased to a maximum of eight. Developers advise caution when exceeding the default due to potential server performance issues, especially as the game is built on Unreal Engine 5 and is still in active development.
Prince of Persia fans attempt to do what Ubisoft couldn't despite 6 years of trying – release a Sands of Time…
Fans have taken it upon themselves to create a community-driven remake of Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time after Ubisoft canceled its own project. This large-scale mod aims to replace 3D models with high-quality assets and implement path tracing for global illumination. The original game was released in 2003 for PlayStation 2, GameCube, Xbox, and PC.
Kickstarted tiny MMO Book of Travels will sunset in July, become a solo offline game, and welcome modding
Book of Travels, an MMORPG developed by Might and Delight, will cease its online operations on July 31st, 2026, transitioning into a solo, offline experience. The studio apologized for development challenges and lack of communication, citing unsustainable foundational issues. The game will be rebalanced for single-player, will be available for $4.99 on Steam, and will fully permit modding, with the studio actively supporting the modding community.