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Modders for Dragon's Dogma 2 have created tweaks to address the controversial Dragonsplague mechanic, including a mod that adds a counter to indicate a Pawn's infection level, another that removes the system entirely, and one that provides a cure for infected Pawns. Players have also been using rotten food to warn others of infected Pawns.
Modders like Kaze Emanuar are using modern tools and accumulated development knowledge to overcome the N64's limitations, creating impressive software that surpasses commercially released games. With techniques like achieving 60 FPS and improved textures, these modders are pushing the console to its limits, leading to a renaissance of N64 gaming.
After 39 years, modders have developed the Ninten-drawer, a new device that fixes the original NES console's fatal flaw of an unreliable pin connector, allowing for a reliable connection to play games and easy removal of cartridges. This addresses the issues with previous aftermarket solutions like the Blinking Light Win, which had stopped being manufactured and locked cartridges into the console with a "death grip." The Ninten-drawer is currently being trialed by beta testers and offers hope for a wide release in the near future.
Modders have quickly added actual Pokémon characters to the monster-collecting survival game Palworld, changing the player character to Ash and transforming the in-game creatures into Pokémon equivalents. The mod, teased in a video by YouTuber Toasted Shoes, has drawn attention due to the game's comparison to Pokémon. Despite the absence of Pikachu and most of Pokémon’s signature competitive mechanics, Palworld has seen significant success, selling over five million copies in its first three days, although multiplayer options are limited for non-Steam players.
A modder has created a playable version of the heartbreaking scene in The Last of Us Part 2 where Ellie seeks revenge for Joel's death, allowing players to attempt to save him. The mod cuts down Ellie's 25-hour revenge tale to just two minutes, offering a different take on the game's storyline. The mod has sparked discussion about the game's portrayal of Ellie and the disconnect between her vulnerable character in cutscenes and her action heroine persona in gameplay. The remastered edition also includes cut content and a new No Return mode for players to explore.
Bethesda's community manager responded to criticism about the delayed release of Starfield patch 1.9.47.0, explaining that official fixes and content additions undergo lengthy certification and localization processes, especially for consoles. The team aims to bundle fixes into larger updates for better build testing and addresses the challenges of patching compared to modding. While acknowledging the criticism of the game's initial release, it's positive to see Bethesda openly engaging with player concerns and discussing update processes.
Bethesda's community manager, Robert O’Neill, explained that official updates for Starfield take longer than modders' fixes due to lengthy certification and localization processes, especially for consoles, and the need for thorough testing to ensure that new code doesn't cause additional issues. Despite player frustration, Bethesda has promised more consistent updates and the release of the Shattered Space expansion in 2024.
Bethesda responds to complaints about modders fixing Starfield bugs faster than the official devs, explaining that official fixes and content additions have to go through lengthy certification and localization processes, especially for consoles. The studio also emphasizes the need to bundle fixes into larger consolidated updates for better build testing. Despite this, Bethesda has been making promises to address community demands for additional Starfield fixes with new updates set to land roughly every six weeks.
Bethesda responds to complaints about modders fixing Starfield bugs faster than the official devs, explaining that official fixes and content additions have to go through lengthy certification and localization processes, especially for consoles, while mods don't have to pass the same standard of QA. The studio promises to address additional fixes with new updates set to land roughly every six weeks.
Valve has recently issued legal threats and takedowns against fan projects, including a Team Fortress 2 remake and a "demake" of Portal for the Nintendo 64, raising concerns about the company's approach to enforcing its intellectual property rights. The takedowns have led to speculation about the specific types of fan projects drawing Valve's legal attention, with developers acknowledging the fair and legal nature of Valve's actions while expressing disappointment over the projects' demise.
Modders have found a way to bypass Xbox's ban on unauthorized third-party controllers by using an official controller as an "adapter" to connect the unauthorized device. This workaround allows players to use any controller they want, but it requires purchasing an original Xbox controller. It remains to be seen if Microsoft will be able to detect and ban such circumvention.
Fans of the Metal Gear Solid Master Collection on PC have taken it upon themselves to fix the unsatisfactory port by creating the MGSHDFix mod. The mod adds key PC features such as custom resolution support, ultrawide support, borderless/windowed mode, mouse cursor toggle, and more. The Master Collection has received mixed reviews on Steam, and the Switch version of MGS2 no longer runs at 60FPS. The modders' efforts aim to improve the overall experience of the game on PC.
Modders of Marvel vs. Capcom 3 have discovered early assets for cut characters, including Doctor Octopus and Frank West. The modders found character select screen portraits for Doctor Octopus and were able to insert them back into the game. However, they were unable to recover his battle theme. Other unused content, such as color palettes, voice lines, and an unfinished stage and music, were also discovered. This is the first physical evidence of Doctor Octopus's existence in the game, which was originally planned but scrapped due to technical issues with his tentacle arms.
Video game writer and content creator Alanah Pearce embarked on a 7-hour flight to Pluto in the game Starfield to test whether fast travel is necessary for interplanetary travel. While she successfully reached Pluto, she was unable to land and walk around, highlighting the limitations of the game's traversal mechanics. The journey also revealed the vastness of Starfield's universe and the potential for modders to enhance the game in the future.
Modders have developed two new tools, OMGVflash and NVflashk, that allow extreme overclockers to flash new vBIOS files onto recent Nvidia GPUs, effectively cracking a security feature that was implemented about a decade ago. These tools enable users to achieve higher levels of performance and cross-flash vBIOS files from different vendors. However, caution is advised as flashing a new vBIOS can void warranties and potentially damage the GPU if not done properly.