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As Skyblivion's launch approaches, the team is looking for help to get the word out
The development team behind the Skyblivion mod, which recreates The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion within The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim Special Edition, is seeking volunteers for its communications team. They are looking for individuals with experience in video production and social media to assist with tasks such as trailer editing and developer interviews as the mod's launch approaches.
Skyblivion's release is "getting closer" as the massive Skyrim mod's makers start recruiting for a big final marketing push
The massive Oblivion remake mod, Skyblivion, is nearing its release and its creators are actively recruiting for a marketing push. While a specific date is still unannounced, the team is seeking volunteers for trailer editing, gameplay capture, and developer interviews to build hype. The modders are also looking to avoid a shadow drop and are considering release windows around major titles like Grand Theft Auto 6.
Grab Your Mates – Teardown Multiplayer Is Out On Xbox Series X|S And PS5
Teardown has launched a free multiplayer update for Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5, allowing up to 12 players to engage in cooperative heists, sandbox experiments, and competitive modes. The update also includes Mod Pack 6, adding 30 new mods and multiplayer support to over 40 existing community creations, alongside two new official maps.
Metal Gear Solid 5 modders are bringing the open-world stealth game more in line with the PS1 classic in a crucial way
A new mod for Metal Gear Solid 5, titled 'Definitive Subsistence,' aims to bring back the classic stealth gameplay loop of the original MSX2 and PlayStation 1 titles. This mod reintroduces On-Site Procurement, allowing players to find all necessary equipment within missions rather than relying on pre-mission development, mirroring the approach of earlier games in the series.
OPEN//77: The Community Project Trying to Turn Night City Into a Server Browser | Invision Game Community
An independent team is developing OPEN//77, a project aiming to create a server browser for Cyberpunk 2077, inspired by FiveM for Grand Theft Auto V. This mod will allow hundreds of players to run their own servers with custom rules and scripts, rather than a traditional co-op mode. The project is currently in pre-alpha, with a public alpha release date yet to be announced.
The Last of Us Part 2 multiplayer mod shelved at Sony's request
A multiplayer mod for The Last of Us Part 2 has been canceled after developer Speclizer received a letter from Sony Interactive Entertainment and Naughty Dog requesting its removal. This mod aimed to bring back a multiplayer component that was originally planned but later spun off and canceled by Naughty Dog.
The Last Of Us 2 Multiplayer Mod Canceled “On Behalf Of Sony,” Dev Says
A lead modder, @Speclizer_, announced that their multiplayer mod for The Last of Us Part II will not be released due to a request from Sony Interactive Entertainment. The modder expressed sadness but hopes to create original projects in the future. Naughty Dog had previously canceled its own ambitious multiplayer project, The Last of Us Online.
That Last of Us 2 multiplayer mod everyone was looking forward to has been killed by Sony
A highly anticipated multiplayer mod for The Last of Us Part 2 has been canceled after Sony Interactive Entertainment sent a cease-and-desist letter to the modder, Speclizer. This marks the second time a multiplayer project for The Last of Us has been shut down by Sony, following the cancellation of Naughty Dog's own The Last of Us Online.
Sony letter spells the end for unreleased The Last of Us Part 2 multiplayer mod, its creator says
A multiplayer mod for The Last of Us Part 2, developed by Speclizer, has been cancelled following a letter from Sony Interactive Entertainment. The modder expressed sadness but indicated they would move on to original projects, while also mentioning a Patreon page for early access to a mod menu called Starlight. This action follows a similar instance where a fan game, Bloodborne Kart, had to be rebranded after contact from PlayStation.
Sony reportedly stops The Last of Us Part 2 multiplayer mod in its tracks right before its launch: "Extremely sad…
Sony Interactive Entertainment has reportedly requested the cancellation of a fan-made multiplayer mod for The Last of Us Part 2, preventing its planned release. The modder, Speclizer, expressed sadness but will move on to new projects. This news is disappointing as Naughty Dog's own multiplayer project, The Last of Us Online, was also canceled.
The Last of Us 2 multiplayer mod reportedly axed at the last moment by Sony
Sony Interactive Entertainment has reportedly halted the development of a fan-made multiplayer mod for The Last of Us Part II. The modder, 'Speclizer,' announced that they received a letter from Sony requesting the mod not be released, dashing hopes for a September launch. A multiplayer mode was previously canceled by Naughty Dog during the game's development.
A multiplayer mod for The Last of Us 2 was reportedly cancelled "at Sony's request"
A multiplayer mod for The Last of Us Part 2 on PC has been cancelled after Sony Interactive Entertainment sent a request to the developers to cease work on the project. The modder, Speclizer, expressed sadness over the cancellation, which may have been due to a planned paid component via Patreon. This news follows the earlier cancellation of the official The Last of Us Online.
The Last of Us Part 2 Multiplayer Mod Cancelled at Sony’s Request
A planned multiplayer mod for The Last of Us Part 2 on PC has been cancelled after Sony Interactive Entertainment reportedly contacted the mod maker and requested its non-release. This decision halts the public distribution of the fan-made PvP project.
This remarkable mod transforms the most frightening horror game of the decade into Mirror's Edge
A remarkable mod transforms Frictional Games' horror title Amnesia: The Bunker into a Mirror's Edge-like experience. Created by modder TiMan for a modding jam, the 'Bunker's Edge' mod replaces the game's dark atmosphere with Mirror's Edge's bright cityscapes and implements its signature parkour mechanics. Despite some minor clunkiness and a short playtime, the mod offers a fun and impressive demonstration of creative modding.
Inzoi's experimental new mode transforms it from The Sims into a full social MMO
Inzoi is developing an optional social MMO mode called 'Canvastown' that allows players to interact with up to 50 others in shared spaces and minigames, distinct from its core life simulation gameplay. Game Director Hyungjun Kim emphasized that this 'side project' will not detract from continued development of the main game, which is also receiving updates to its simulation fundamentals and object interaction features.
Modder adds 235 destructible Flock cameras to GTA 5 so you can 'do whatever the flock you want' to them
A new mod for Grand Theft Auto 5 adds 235 destructible Flock cameras to the game world, allowing players to interact with and destroy them. The mod, called GTALPR, also features functional cameras that photograph the player and alert law enforcement, mirroring real-world surveillance systems. The modder criticizes Flock as a 'scourge on America' due to its extensive surveillance network.
IKEA's hilarious official Skyrim mod has reminded me just how great the Kallax truly is for gaming merch
IKEA has released a humorous official mod for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim called Kallax Storageborn, allowing players to have a white shelving unit as a companion. The mod is available for PC and Xbox versions of the game, with PlayStation support expected later. The article highlights the versatility of IKEA's Kallax furniture for displaying gaming merchandise.
Dragon Age Origins is a broken mess. Thankfully, six devs are trying to change that
Dragon Age: Origins, a beloved fantasy RPG, suffers from significant performance issues on PC, making it difficult for new players to enjoy. A dedicated team of six developers is working to decompile its source code for modernization and improved modding support, aiming for a community-managed release without direct profit motive.
You can now play The Blood of Dawnwalker in split-screen co-op
A new mod for Rebel Wolves' RPG, The Blood of Dawnwalker, enables split-screen co-op play on PC. Created by 'MrSecondPlayer,' the 'Dawnwalker Together' mod allows two players to share a screen, though it is currently in alpha and designed for single-player functionality. The game, which released nine days ago, already has a thriving modding community.
IKEA utannonserar bokhyllan Kallax Storageborn till Skyrim
IKEA has announced a new mod for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim called Kallax Storageborn, which adds the popular Kallax shelving unit as a companion. The mod includes a new questline set in an abandoned dwemer ruin, new items, and voice acting by Matt Berry. It is a collaboration with mod group Kinggath Creations and is available for download.
