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OptiScaler Client recently added Linux support to make managing upscalers easier
The OptiScaler Client, a tool for managing game upscalers, has added official support for Linux, including optimizations for Steam and GPU detection. This update also introduces custom version management for user-created builds and an anti-cheat warning system. OptiScaler allows users to replace or upgrade upscalers and frame generation techniques in various games to improve performance and visual quality.
Keep your GTA 6, the news I can finally play the console-exclusive DLC for Saints Row 2 from 2009 on PC is what…
Console-exclusive DLC for the 2009 game Saints Row 2, originally released for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, is now available on PC through a fan-made mod. The mod compiles the single-player components of the Ultor Exposed, Corporate Warfare, and Unkut Pack DLCs, along with fixes and improvements, for PC players who have the Juiced Patch installed.
I'll never love another RPG like I loved Neverwinter Nights
PC Gamer's Fraser Brown reflects on Neverwinter Nights as a groundbreaking platform for role-playing and modding, highlighting its persistent worlds and the freedom they offered players. Despite the success of other games and the resurgence of tabletop RPGs, Brown argues that no other title has successfully replicated Neverwinter Nights' unique blend of scale, freedom, and role-playing focus, attributing this to capitalism's influence on game development.
Baldur's Gate 3's Wyll gets "the autonomy he deserves" in deciding whether to break his pact with Mizora, thanks to a chunky companion quest overhaul mod
A new mod for Baldur's Gate 3, titled 'If Fate Chose Differently - Wyll Pact Points Overhaul', significantly revamps the companion quest for Wyll, giving him more agency in his decisions regarding his pact with Mizora. The mod adds over 60 new dialogue lines and an approval point system, aiming to provide a more in-depth and satisfying character arc.
Fallout 4 on Consoles Will Soon Let You Add More Mods
Bethesda has announced that an increase in mod storage for the console versions of Fallout 4 is coming soon. This update will allow players to download and utilize more Creations within the game.
The Problems with Piecemeal DLC
This article discusses the challenges of integrating downloadable content (DLC) into games, using Phoenix Point and its fan mod Terror From the Void as a primary example. It explores how piecemeal DLC can disrupt game balance and player experience, contrasting focused expansions with segmented content packs. The Terror From the Void mod is highlighted for successfully rebalancing and integrating all DLC from the start, offering a more cohesive experience.
Subnautica 2 console commands
This guide explains how to enable console commands in Subnautica 2 on PC using community-created mods. It details the steps for installing the necessary UE4SS mod and the Console Commands mod, allowing players to use cheats for various in-game effects.
Metal Gear Solid 3 cutscenes have been busted for 15 years – but don't worry, the modder who noticed finally…
A modder named Afevis Solmunko is developing a fix for an issue in the Metal Gear Solid Master Collection where cutscene camera framing is approximately 10% higher than the original PlayStation 2 versions. This framing error has persisted since the 2011 HD Collection release and affects all cutscenes in Metal Gear Solid 3. The mod aims to restore the original intended camera perspective.
The Sims 4 Producer Addresses Recent Update And Marketplace Complaints
The Sims 4 producer Morgan Henry addressed recent player complaints regarding bug fixes and the new paid mod marketplace in an interview. The latest base game update includes hundreds of bug fixes, improvements to Infant and Toddler interactions, and new clothing layers. Henry also discussed the complexity of the 'Black Photo' bug and future plans for autonomy improvements and community-reported issues.
Subnautica 2 mod makes creatures killable, despite its devs' desire to convince players to "use non-violent and more creative solutions"
A new mod for Subnautica 2 allows players to kill creatures, a feature intentionally omitted by developers Unknown Worlds who aim to encourage non-violent solutions. The 'Killable Creatures' mod, created by Domelll, enables players to damage creatures using in-game tools. While the developers advocate for adaptation and coexistence, the mod offers PC players the option to engage in combat, with discussions ongoing about its impact on the game's intended experience.
Skyrim now runs on Fallout 4's Pip-Boy and computer terminals, as modder delivers the one port Bethesda haven't thought of yet
A modder named RPGKing117 has created a mod that allows The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim to be played within Fallout 4, streamed to the Pip-Boy or computer terminals. This mod requires Steam versions of both games, specific script extenders, and a 64-bit Windows operating system. While Skyrim appears in black and white, the mod is compatible with some Skyrim mods, including those that enable full color on the Pip-Boy screen.
"Predatory as hell" Subnautica 2 EULA sets $50 max damage payout limit, bans VPN use, and has fans very concerned
Subnautica 2's End User License Agreement has drawn criticism from fans for clauses including a $50 maximum payout for damages, a ban on VPN use, and restrictions on playing on multiple devices. While some clauses are standard legal protections, others have raised concerns about consumer rights. The developers have indicated that modding will be permitted, similar to the original game.
The Best PC Games To Play In 2026
This guide highlights the best PC games available in 2026, spanning various genres and including both recent releases and enduring live-service titles. The list emphasizes games that run well on PC, with considerations for hardware and accessibility, and notes that many titles are also playable on devices like the Steam Deck.
As Terraria turns 15, Re-Logic confirms crossplay is "soon" and that "updates will continue beyond 1.4.6"
Developer Re-Logic celebrated Terraria's 15th anniversary by confirming that cross-platform play is coming soon and that updates will continue beyond version 1.4.6. The game has sold 70 million copies, with PC accounting for 39.6 million. Re-Logic also announced a special 15th-anniversary collector's edition box set.
Saturday Patches
An open-source replacement for the game Rocksmith, named Slopsmith, has been released. The project is free and aims to provide an alternative for players of the music simulation game.
Evening Patches
A new mod for Fallout: New Vegas has been released that introduces dynamic combat encounters to the game. This unofficial patch aims to enhance the gameplay experience for players by adding more varied and challenging combat scenarios.
Skyrim becomes playable in Fallout 4 thanks to one genius modder who "beat" Todd Howard to it by sticking the…
A Fallout 4 modder known as RPGKING has successfully made The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim playable within Fallout 4, humorously beating Bethesda Game Studios director Todd Howard to the punch. While the mod is not yet publicly available due to bugs and performance issues, it showcases Skyrim running on a Pip-Boy with functional controls.
It took 15 years for modders to find Metal Gear Solid 2’s hidden camera setting, and it’s straight-up better than the original
Modder Afevis Solmunko has discovered a hidden third-person unlocked camera mode in Metal Gear Solid 2, which was present for 15 years since the HD Collection release. While it has limitations in tight interior spaces, this feature was likely intended by developers and will be included in the MGSHDFix mod. This discovery comes as the game approaches its 25th anniversary.
Metal Gear Solid 2 Mod Uncovers Third-Person Mode That’s Apparently Been Hidden Since 2011
A modder has uncovered a hidden third-person camera mode in Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty, which appears to have been present in the game files since the Bluepoint Games' Metal Gear Solid HD Collection. This discovery allows for a new way to play the classic title and is being celebrated by fans of the series.
Metal Gear Solid 2 modder finds hidden mode that Hideo Kojima said Konami "experimented with" before cutting…
A modder has discovered an unfinished third-person camera mode within the Master Collection version of Metal Gear Solid 2, which was previously hinted at by series creator Hideo Kojima. This hidden feature, found in Metal Gear Solid 2 Master Collection Vol 1, allows for an overhead camera perspective and was reportedly experimented with during the development of the Metal Gear Solid HD Collection.
