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Creator of a popular World of Warcraft mod ends development thanks to online harassment
The developer of a popular World of Warcraft HUD plugin, Unhalted Unit Frames, has ceased development due to severe online harassment. The abuse stemmed from unintended bugs in a recent update, leading the developer to state they will no longer deal with such toxicity. This situation highlights the negative impact of online harassment on game communities and mod creators.
Modder does what Nintendon't and makes a Switch 2 Virtual Boy controller
A modder named James Channel has created a kit that transforms an original Virtual Boy controller into a wireless gamepad compatible with the Nintendo Switch Online service, PC, and Meta Quest headsets. The mod replaces the original internal components with Bluetooth guts, offering wireless functionality and modern power options like USB-C rechargeable lithium battery packs. The kit is available for $99 for the PCB or $249 for a complete controller.
GTA RP gets a massive upgrade next week, as FiveM Enhanced sets early access launch date
FiveM, now part of Rockstar Games, will launch its enhanced version of Grand Theft Auto 5 roleplaying into early access on July 21, 2026. This overhaul rebuilds core components for improved performance, stability, and higher player counts, featuring a new network synchronization engine and enhanced scripting support. The update aims to make GTA RP servers bigger, better, and smoother.
Call of Duty: Black Ops Modder Highlights Major Exploits With New Port, Activision Is Investigating
Activision is investigating exploits and hacking issues within Call of Duty: Black Ops, particularly concerning mods on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5. The company is actively looking into the reported vulnerabilities.
As unionised Microsoft workers rally against Bethesda layoffs, Fallout 4's been filled with protest signs and OneBGS logoed vault suits by modders
Unionized Microsoft workers are protesting recent mass layoffs affecting over 400 employees at Bethesda Game Studios, ZeniMax, and id Software. In solidarity, modders have added union logos and protest signs to games like Fallout 4 and Skyrim. Union representatives criticize the layoffs, stating they will negatively impact game quality and player experience.
Fallout: New Vegas gets a Mojave interpretation of Oblivion's Dark Brotherhood, thanks to this assassin-focused faction quest mod
A new mod for Fallout: New Vegas, titled Twilight Eternal, adds a faction inspired by The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion's Dark Brotherhood. This mod introduces a new questline, a player home, and repeatable assassination contracts, with options for AI-generated or subtitle-only dialogue.
Baldur's Gate 3's Astarion gets an extra ending cutscene, made by a modder keen not to finish up on a rather awkward note
A modder has created an additional cutscene for Astarion's vampire spawn ending in Baldur's Gate 3, addressing fan feedback about the original conclusion feeling abrupt. This mod, created by HyperspaceTowel, adds a supportive hug between the player character and Astarion, enhancing the romantic conclusion for players who chose for him to remain a spawn.
You can mod out the yellow filter in Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced
A new reshade mod called ACBlackFlag Natural Colors has been released for Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag, allowing players to remove the game's yellow filter and adjust oversaturated colors. This mod aims to provide a more natural visual experience for the game on PC. Additional mods are available to uncap cutscene framerates and remove pillarboxing.
Saturday Patches
This article discusses unofficial game patches and mods, highlighting a mod for Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag that removes the yellow color filter. It also mentions the building and testing of a local mesa version for DOOM: The Dark Ages.
A piece of GTA modding history that was considered lost has been rebuilt from scratch and fixed 22 years later
A significant piece of Grand Theft Auto 3 modding history, the 'Ghost City' bridge mod created by Eliano86 in 2004, has been meticulously recreated and improved by hobbyist Mod_Saver. This resurrected mod, considered lost media for over a decade, now includes functional collision files, making the previously inaccessible area fully playable for the first time.
Final Fantasy 6 is halfway to a remake in this Final Fantasy Tactics mod that took 3 years of work, and it's…
A new mod for Final Fantasy Tactics, titled FF6: Tactics, recreates the scenarios and battles of Final Fantasy 6 within the strategy RPG's gameplay. Developed over three years by modder Conman and a team of contributors, the mod utilizes the original PlayStation 1 version of Final Fantasy Tactics and focuses on a 'battle rush style' experience, assuming players are familiar with Final Fantasy 6's story.
Stardew Valley enters the third dimension thanks to this in-development mod that even comes with VR functionality
A modder named kittycatcasey has developed a mod called 'The Third Dimension' that transforms the 2D farming simulator Stardew Valley into a 3D experience. The mod currently functions as a proof of concept, with plans to replace billboarded sprites with unique 3D models over time. Notably, the mod also includes VR functionality, allowing players to interact with tools in a virtual environment.
Palworld studio says delete your old mods before the 1.0 release: 'Disabling them is not enough'
Pocketpair has warned Palworld players to completely delete old mods before the game's 1.0 release on July 10, as simply disabling them is insufficient and can lead to crashes, corrupted save data, or progression issues. The studio recommends backing up save data, manually deleting mod files, verifying game files on Steam, and waiting for mod creators to update their work for the new version.
A Metal Gear Solid mod finally lets us play as Grey Fox in the PS1 classic, and it's not just his disappointing VR…
A new mod for the original PlayStation 1 Metal Gear Solid allows players to control Grey Fox, the Cyborg Ninja. This mod, developed by Perfect Pizza, goes beyond simply porting Grey Fox from Metal Gear Solid: VR Missions, adding new abilities like an arm cannon, a buffed High Frequency Blade with ricochet capabilities, and custom animations and codec calls. The mod utilizes the PSX decompilation project to modify the game's C code, with the goal of eventually enabling a full campaign playthrough as Grey Fox.
Playing Palworld 1.0 with mods can "cause issues," Pocketpair warns, so it's recommended you uninstall each one before updating the survival game
Developer Pocketpair has warned players that installing mods before updating Palworld to its 1.0 version may cause issues. The studio recommends temporarily removing all mods before updating and then reinstalling them one by one to ensure compatibility with the major system changes in the full release.
Palworld dev delivers "important" 1.0 mod warning - just turning them off "is not enough"
Developer Pocketpair has issued an important warning to Palworld players regarding mods ahead of the game's 1.0 launch. Simply disabling mods is not enough; players must manually remove all mod files and loaders to prevent crashes, save data corruption, and progression blocks. The developer also provided instructions on how to properly clean game files before updating.
"A mentor and an inspiration to many": Skywind devs pay tribute to modder Kettlewitch, whose death has left another Skyrim mod's future up in the air
The development teams behind the Skyrim modding projects Skywind and Thras: The Coral Kingdom are paying tribute to modder Kettlewitch, also known as David Purcell, who passed away on June 15th after a battle with lung cancer. Kettlewitch was a significant contributor to Skywind and led the development of Thras, whose future is now uncertain. His work also extended to the Oblivion remake mod, Skyblivion.
Trove begins Sunfest as Gamigo introduces anti-cheat and cracks down on exploitative mods
Gamigo has launched the summer Sunfest event for Trove, which includes new quests and collectibles. Alongside the event, the company has implemented an anti-cheat system called Xigncode on PC to combat exploitative behavior and ensure fair gameplay. The update also clarifies acceptable mods, focusing on UI and quality-of-life improvements while prohibiting automation and cheating.
How do you reconcile your lore-heavy, dark sci-fi MMO with mod tools that might let people get way too goofy? 'Everything's canon,' say the developers of EVE Frontier
Developers of the space survival MMO EVE Frontier discuss how they reconcile the game's dark sci-fi lore with its permissive modding tools, stating that 'everything's canon.' They aim to balance intentional world-building with player expression, allowing for even 'goofy' or memey content to be integrated into the game's fiction. The latest update introduces modular ship building and a free trial.
"It's much further along than we originally planned": Fallout: London modders say work on their next game is going "swimmingly", despite DLC delays
Modders working on the Fallout: London project for Fallout 4 have stated that their next game is progressing ahead of schedule, despite delays with the 'Last Orders' DLC for Fallout: London. The team is leveraging their work on the ambitious mod to establish themselves as an independent studio.