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Terraria's biggest mod, Calamity, is shutting down after 10 years over what the makers call a "troubled past" and "irrecoverably tainted reputation"
The popular Terraria mod, Calamity, is ceasing development after 10 years due to a "troubled past" and an "irrecoverably tainted reputation." The modders cited internal betrayals and a loss of passion as reasons for the shutdown. Legal concerns prevent reuploads or forks of the mod, though spin-off projects are permitted.
Minecraft has been transformed into a full ARPG, with endgame maps and bosses inspired by Path of Exile 2
The Minecraft mod 'Craft to Exile 2' has received a major 2.0 update, transforming the sandbox game into a full action RPG inspired by Path of Exile and Diablo 2. The update introduces endgame maps, pinnacle bosses, a passive skill tree, new classes, and overhauled combat mechanics, offering a deep progression system and challenging content.
The Sunday Papers
This article discusses various gaming-related topics, including a new Fire Emblem character, the success of Baldur's Gate 3 modding, and the rising cost of chocolate bars like Freddos in relation to graphics card prices. It also touches on baseball history and a streaker incident.
The GTA 3D trilogy fanpatch has its biggest update, with over 100 new fixes including restored dialogue for San Andreas
The SilentPatch, a fan-made mod for Grand Theft Auto III, Vice City, and San Andreas, has received a major update. This new version includes over 100 fixes and restores cut content, most notably over 100 voice lines for Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas that were previously inaccessible or bugged. The patch also addresses various graphical and gameplay issues across all three titles on PC.
"Ideas like this usually just die": Inside generative AI’s effect on modding, and how host sites struggle to maintain transparency
The article explores the growing impact of generative AI on game modding, particularly for titles like Skyrim, and the challenges faced by platforms like Nexus Mods in maintaining transparency. Modders are increasingly using AI for voice generation, art, and even code, leading to debates about disclosure and ethical use. Nexus Mods has updated its tagging system to better categorize AI-assisted and AI-generated content, but the lines remain blurred, posing difficulties for both creators and users.
Just in time for pre-Songs of the Past DLC refreshers, Witcher 3 modders have restored a cut menu which lets you watch story recaps at any time
Modders have successfully restored a cut 'Events' menu in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, allowing players to watch story recaps at any time. This feature, originally developed by CD Projekt Red but left unfinished, was restored by modder Glassfish777, who fixed bugs and updated the user interface. The restored menu provides a way to refresh players' memories of the game's narrative, especially with upcoming DLC.
Baldur's Gate 3's "billion" mods can make it the next Skyrim – just as Larian intended
Baldur's Gate 3 has surpassed one billion mod downloads across its internal client and Nexus Mods, demonstrating significant player engagement three years after its launch. Larian Studios, the developer, released statistics highlighting the success of its modding support, which has helped maintain the game's relevance and player base, drawing comparisons to the long-term success of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.
Larian just released a bunch of Baldur's Gate 3 stats, and 9,122 of you need to be jailed immediately
Larian Studios released new statistics for Baldur's Gate 3, highlighting player behavior and game usage. The data reveals over 500 million mod downloads and a significant number of players engaging with unusual screen resolutions, including 9,122 players using non-standard aspect ratios like 1:1 or 9:16. The statistics also noted that the NPC Zevlor was the most frequently murdered character by non-Dark Urge players.
PUBG is hosting a modding competition, and you could earn a share of $95k
PUBG owner Krafton, in partnership with modding platform CurseForge, has launched a modding competition with a total prize pool of $95,000. Participants can submit mods across Creative, Combat, and Survival categories, with winning creations featured in the new PUBG: Playgrounds hub. The competition runs from August 12 to September 2, with public voting from September 6 to September 9.
Everwind plots creative mode, bandit faction, and initial support for mods in its next update
Developer Enjoy Studio is preparing a major update for its survival game Everwind, introducing a creative mode, initial mod support, and a new bandit faction. The update, expected in late August, will also add a device to locate points of interest and new creatures.
Baldur’s Gate 3 Third-Person Mod Revitalizes The Game
A new 'true third-person' mod for Baldur's Gate 3, created by Nexus mods user Relysia, offers players a fresh perspective on the game. This mod builds upon previous camera tweaks, allowing players to toggle between an over-the-shoulder view and the standard camera, with features like adjustable FOV and auto-switching during combat.
Champion modder ports the OG 'Father' Nier back into the PC remaster, original voiceovers and all
A modder named Elevna has successfully ported the original 'Father' Nier character model and voiceovers from Nier Gestalt into the PC remaster of Nier Replicant ver.1.22474487139.... This mod allows players to experience the game with the older protagonist and his original voice actor, Jamieson Price, fulfilling a niche demand for the original Western release's protagonist.
Sunday Patches
The Steam Workshop for Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 is now open, allowing players to access official patches and mods. The article also briefly mentions a Fallout 4 mod that overhauls gunplay.
Space Marine 2's latest updates add Terminator Sorcerers and Steam Workshop support, so you can now play co-op with…
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 has received two major updates, including "The Confrontation Update" which adds new PvP arenas, weekly rewards, and a challenging new enemy, the Scarab Occult Terminator Sorcerer. Additionally, Steam Workshop support has been implemented, enabling community mods such as overhauls, new weapons, and custom classes.
Nexus Mods announces updated guidelines on generative AI tagging & moderation
Nexus Mods has implemented updated guidelines for generative AI content, introducing new categories and emphasizing proper tagging to avoid moderation actions. The platform aims to clarify the nature of AI-generated mods and prevent misuse of its tagging system.
Massive Fallout: New Vegas mod Fallout: New California hits GOG, offering another way to get some "proper, story-driven Fallout" in your belly
The large-scale Fallout: New Vegas mod, Fallout: New California, is now available on GOG, providing an accessible way for players to experience this story-driven addition. Developed by Radian-Helix Media, the mod is set decades before the events of New Vegas and offers approximately 10 hours of gameplay with significant player choices and classic Fallout factions.
Nexus Mods finally tightens the screws on AI, though it's still playing softball with the tide of slop
Nexus Mods has updated its policies regarding the use of generative AI tools, introducing new tags to differentiate between AI-generated content, AI-assisted content, and AI-generated promotional media. The platform will now enforce stricter tagging requirements, with failure to disclose AI usage potentially leading to moderation actions.
Nexus Mods update their generative AI-made mod tagging policy, dividing one label into three for more specific search filtering
Nexus Mods has updated its policy for tagging mods created using generative AI, dividing the single 'AI-Generated Content' tag into three more specific labels: 'AI-Generated Content', 'AI Media', and 'AI Assisted'. This change aims to provide more nuance for users filtering mods and improve the accuracy of tagging, with miscategorized mods now being a breach of terms of service.
The mod we called 'the best Fallout game you'll play this year' back in 2018 just launched on GOG
The full conversion mod Fallout: New California for Fallout: New Vegas has been released on GOG, making it easily accessible for players who own the Ultimate Edition. Originally known as Project Brazil, this mod has been in development for over seven years and is set before the events of Fallout 2, offering a new story and characters within the Fallout universe.
The Last of Us Part 2 multiplayer mod finishing what Naughty Dog started now supports 4v4 matches after "big…
A multiplayer mod for The Last of Us Part II, aiming to replicate the experience of the original game's Factions mode, has reached a significant milestone, now supporting 4v4 matches. This fan-made project, developed by modder Speclizer, is planned for release in September and includes features like leaderboards and a matchmaking system, offering PC players a taste of the series' multiplayer action.
