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Take-Two Interactive has shut down Rage-MP, a popular modding platform for Grand Theft Auto V. The article also briefly mentions a fine issued to a porn company by Ofcom for failing to implement age verification.
Hytale Update 5 brings controller support, new scripting tool for modders, social features
Hytale Update 5 introduces controller support for various gamepads, including Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch controllers, with further improvements planned. The update also adds a new Trigger Volume Tool for modders to create scripted encounters and integrates social features like a friends system and server discovery. Enhancements to audio, emotes, and player movement are also included, alongside Simplified Chinese language support.
Take-Two Forces GTA 5 Multiplayer Platform Rage:MP to Shut Down and Migrate to FiveM
Take-Two Interactive, the parent company of Rockstar Games, has ordered the Grand Theft Auto V modding platform Rage: MP to shut down. The platform is being forced to cease operations.
Paralives’ Camera Is A Mess, But A Well-Known Sims Modder Is Here To Save The Day
The life simulation game Paralives, currently in Early Access, has received positive reviews on Steam despite a widely criticized camera system. A popular Sims modder known as TwistedMexi has released a "Sensible Camera Control" mod to address issues with jerky movements and automatic camera adjustments, significantly improving the player experience.
Unsanctioned GTA Online modding platform Rage:MP is shutting down thanks to a cease and desist from Take-Two
The popular Grand Theft Auto Online modding platform Rage:MP is shutting down after receiving a cease and desist letter from publisher Take-Two Interactive. Take-Two has designated FiveM as the only authorized platform for GTA V multiplayer modding. Rage:MP will cease operations by August 31st, with new server creation already discontinued.
Hytale’s fifth update is here with scripting tools for modders, server discovery, and controller support
Hypixel Studios has released Update 5 for the early access MMORPG Hytale, introducing a new Trigger Volume Tool for in-game scripting without code, controller support, and a server discovery feature. The update also includes a social sidebar with Discord integration. The developers are still working on the game's first chapter, which will focus on new content and mechanics.
Take-Two forces shutdown of Grand Theft Auto multiplayer modding platform Rage:MP
Take-Two Interactive has forced the shutdown of the Grand Theft Auto 5 multiplayer modding platform Rage:MP after issuing a cease-and-desist order. The Rage:MP team announced a structured shutdown, directing server owners to migrate to FiveM, which Take-Two now recognizes as the only authorized platform for GTA 5 multiplayer modding. Rage:MP will cease operations entirely by August 31.
Another major GTA Online RP server struck down "at Take-Two's request" as Rockstar parent prepares for…
Take-Two Interactive, through Rockstar Games, has issued a cease and desist to the developers of the Rage:MP platform, a popular Grand Theft Auto V roleplaying server. This action, requested by Take-Two, mandates Rage:MP to begin a structured shutdown by August 31, directing server owners to migrate to FiveM, which is the only authorized multiplayer modding platform. This move is seen as part of Take-Two's efforts to consolidate control over unofficial multiplayer experiences ahead of Grand Theft Auto VI's release.
Paralives' build mode might mean I don't have to mod The Sims anymore
Paralives' build mode offers extensive customization options, including curved walls and color wheels, potentially reducing the need for player mods that are common in The Sims. Despite being in Early Access and experiencing some bugs and quirky gameplay, the game's focus on player control and creative freedom has already hooked players.
Rockstar Shuts Down GTA Multiplayer Modding EcoSystem RAGE:MP
Rockstar Games and Take-Two Interactive are shutting down RAGE:MP, a popular community-hosted multiplayer mod for Grand Theft Auto V, as part of a broader effort to consolidate their ecosystem. New servers will no longer be accepted, and public access to the server toolkit has ended, with all services set to go offline by August 31, 2026. RAGE:MP suggests players migrate to FiveM, which is now considered Rockstar's official platform for modding experiences.
How to download and use mods in Paralives
This guide explains how to download and utilize mods for the upcoming life simulation game Paralives. It covers the process for players looking to customize their gameplay experience.
Skyblivion's gorgeously revamped Ayleid ruins are all done and dusted, the folks behind the Oblivion Remake mod have announced
The modding team behind Skyblivion, a remake of The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion, has announced the completion and QA testing of all revamped Ayleid ruins. While this marks a significant milestone, the mod's release date remains uncertain following a delay last year. Project lead Kyle Rebel expressed optimism about the remaining development tasks, including the Imperial City and bug squashing.
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.
