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Nexus Mods Wants To Replace Modding Frustration With One-Click Simplicity
Nexus Mods, led by Victor Folmann, plans to overhaul its platform to simplify the modding process for PC games. The site aims to move away from treating mods as simple files and instead manage them as complex systems, making installation and maintenance easier for users. This initiative seeks to reduce user frustration and improve the overall modding experience, drawing inspiration from services like Spotify for ease of use and GitHub for powerful toolsets.
Yes, the Palworld devs see your cursed NSFW mods: "I don't think this is official"
Pocketpair's publishing chief John Buckley retweeted NSFW mods for Palworld, including a heavily altered Lovander, prompting a humorous response from Buckley stating, "I don't think this is official." The article uses this as a cautionary tale about the potential virality of online content.
"I didn’t fully appreciate the scope of it": a year on from taking over, Nexus Mods owners reflect on the challenges of their push to minimise modding hassle
A year after a change in ownership, Nexus Mods leaders reflect on their efforts to streamline the modding process and their long-term vision to become an operating system for user-generated content in gaming. The company has expanded its team and is working on improving how mods are handled, moving from a file-based system to a system-based approach to reduce complexity for users.
Nexus Mods wants to make modding "Spotify-easy," with a "browse, click, and play" system
Nexus Mods' new owner, Victor Folmann of Chosen, aims to simplify the modding process for PC games, making it as easy as streaming music. The platform intends to become an operating system for user-generated content, allowing players to 'browse, click, and play' mods and empowering creators to publish and manage them more effectively. Folmann asks for a year to demonstrate these improvements, highlighting the potential for mods to enhance game longevity and player experience.
Dragon's Dogma 2 is getting a Fallout-inspired homesteading mod with fully customisable houses, and its creator has tons of big ideas for it
A modder named SonicaKP is developing a homesteading mod for Dragon's Dogma 2 that allows players to build and customize houses, inspired by Fallout 4 & 76. The mod, still in development, aims to integrate naturally with the game's systems and may include features like creature taming and gardening. This comes as Capcom prepares to release the Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen expansion.
Super Mario Sunshine gets 10-player online co-op in mod that lets you tag-team the GameCube classic as Wario, Luigi, and…
A new mod called Better Super Mario Sunshine Online has introduced 10-player online co-op to the GameCube classic. The mod allows players to collect Shine Sprites together, features a hide and seek mode, and includes 15 custom characters like Wario and Luigi.
After 2 years, solo Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth modder says fine, I'll do it myself, fixing the JRPG's wonky…
A solo modder has released a Shader Injector mod for Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth that significantly improves the game's lighting and shadow quality. The mod has received praise from players and technical experts, transforming areas like the Gold Saucer and addressing issues such as overexposure and lack of shadows on foliage.
Meccha Chameleon suffers a hack: devs address Steam malware scare and "malicious mod map issue," confirm "all the hackers have been banned" so the official Discord is back
The developers of Meccha Chameleon have addressed security concerns after custom Steam Workshop maps were found to contain malware, and the game's official Discord server was hacked. The vulnerabilities have been patched, the malicious maps removed, and the Discord server has been secured, with all hackers banned.
"I dunno why they chose Crashphalt": forgotten Steam game suddenly becomes a hit after players start using it for Undertale online multiplayer
The free-to-play multiplayer game Crashphalt, released in 2018, has seen a surge in popularity due to its use in an unofficial Undertale online multiplayer mod. Players are downloading Crashphalt's files to enable co-op play for Undertale, leading to a flood of reviews for Crashphalt that reference Undertale. Developer RetroSpecter is philosophical about this, noting Undertale's inspiration on their game development journey and even playfully suggesting a collaboration with Toby Fox.
Modder restores missing PS2-era visual effects to Metal Gear Solid 2, including 'a ton of things that were literally left marked as BLUEPOINT TO-DO still in the source code'
A modder has restored numerous missing PS2-era visual effects to Metal Gear Solid 2, which were left unimplemented in the Bluepoint Games HD remaster. The MGSHDFix 4.0.0 update effectively returns the game to its original state, restoring effects like depth of field, water effects, and motion trails. This mod aims to provide the visual experience intended by the original designers for the PC version.
Commit cinematic sacrilege in Baldur's Gate 3 with this true third-person camera mod
A new mod for Baldur's Gate 3 allows players to experience the game with a true third-person, over-the-shoulder camera perspective. Developed by Relysia and available on Nexus Mods, this mod offers dynamic FOV and extensive configuration options, though it temporarily reverts to the standard view during certain gameplay actions.
Saturday Patches
A modder has created a Grand Theft Auto multiverse, allowing players to instantly travel between different versions of the game. This update, referred to as 'MindsEye - Update 8', is available for consoles and PC, and also includes official patches alongside unofficial game modifications.
Modders finally got a high-quality third-person camera working in Baldur's Gate 3 for all you Dragon Age sickos
A new mod for Baldur's Gate 3 allows players to experience the game with a high-quality third-person camera, similar to the Dragon Age series. Developed by Relysia and available on Nexus Mods, this mod offers customizable camera settings and enhances the visual experience of exploring the game's detailed environments.
Baldur's Gate 3 has a brand new camera mode that lets you get a lot closer to the world
A new mod for Baldur's Gate 3, called True Third-Person Camera, has been released, allowing players to experience the game from an over-the-shoulder perspective. While the original camera is ideal for tactical combat, this mod enhances immersion during exploration and allows for closer interaction with the game's world and characters.
Modding wizard creates Grand Theft Auto multiverse that lets players travel instantly between Rockstar's first three games: 'We got inter-GTA portals before GTA 6'
A modder named DryxioGTA has created a mod that allows players to travel instantaneously between the game worlds of Grand Theft Auto 3, Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, and Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas using portals. This impressive technical feat allows all three games to run within the same process, with portals acting as live GPU textures that transport players and even allow for inter-game interactions. The mod is still in development but has generated significant excitement among fans.
Evening Patches
A new mod, Thief Gold Path Tracing RTX Remix Mod V1.0.0, has been released for the classic game Thief Gold. This unofficial patch introduces path tracing and utilizes RTX Remix technology to enhance the game's visuals.
Star Wars Zero Company is a 30-40 hour linear game with no New Game+, and I'm totally OK with this
Star Wars Zero Company is estimated to be a 30-40 hour linear experience with no New Game+ mode, a design choice the author finds acceptable. Developer Bit Reactor confirmed the game's length and linear structure, noting that some customization options will be unlockable on subsequent playthroughs, though official mod support will not be available.
Halo: Campaign Evolved Release Timings Revealed, Won’t Include Pre-Loads
Halo: Campaign Evolved will launch worldwide next week, with the Premium Edition available on July 23rd at 8 AM PDT and the Standard Edition on July 28th at the same time. Pre-loading will not be available, and while cross-progression and crossplay require a Microsoft account, official modding tools will not be supported, though monetized mods are prohibited.
Pixels goes open source: modders can now reshape the game’s frontend
Pixels has open-sourced its game client's frontend code, allowing developers to download, modify, and create mods for the game's user interface and controls. While the client code is now public, the server code, which handles the game's economy and state, remains private. Community contributions to the client will be reviewed and merged monthly, with voting power weighted by in-game asset ownership.
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced modders make Blackbeard playable, but here's a syringe-shaped reason to avoid historically accurate pirate roleplay
A mod for Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag, 'Black Flag Resynced', allows players to control the historical pirate Blackbeard. However, the article highlights grim historical details, such as evidence of syphilis treatment with mercury and the use of enema pumps found on Blackbeard's ship, Queen Anne's Revenge, suggesting that the reality of pirate life was far less romantic than often portrayed in games and fiction.
