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AppWizard

April 20, 2025

‘We encourage mods’: REPO devs love mods, but they’re begging creators to ‘please optimize’ to keep server costs under control

The development team behind REPO appreciates the community of players and modders but reminds modders to optimize their creations to maintain server stability. They expressed concerns about mods that increase the player count beyond the default limit of six, which can strain servers, similar to issues faced by other indie games like Content Warning. The team hopes modders will avoid creating disruptions due to limited resources. While larger teams can enhance excitement, they can also lead to chaos in gameplay and communication. However, there are many creative mods that do not strain server performance, such as the MoreHeadPlus mod, which offers cosmetic enhancements for robots. The developers encourage a balance between creativity and performance to ensure a positive experience for all players.

TrendTechie

March 29, 2025

Overclockers.ru: InZOI оказалась доступна на торрент-ресурсах практически сразу после релиза

The game was released on March 28, 2025, and received a warm community response, though it drew comparisons to a scaled-down version of GTA. It was quickly pirated on various torrent platforms. The developers initially used the Denuvo anti-piracy system but removed it after criticism regarding its negative impact on game performance and restrictions on modding. Players reported that Denuvo hindered performance and limited user-generated mods, essential for the game's longevity. In response to these challenges, inZOI Studio and Krafton focused on community support, leading to modders releasing enhancements. The game featured unexpected mechanics, such as fighting NPCs, kidnapping children, and running over pedestrians, prompting comparisons to GTA. The development team has since addressed some of these mechanics and bugs.

AppWizard

March 14, 2025

Despite its history of taking action against GTA mods, a Rockstar-approved GTA 5 modding tool is on the way to “assist the modding community” in the wake of the recent PC upgrade

Rockstar Games has aligned the PC version of GTA 5 with current-generation consoles and announced that the Cfx.re modding team will release an official asset conversion tool for modders. This tool will help adapt assets from FiveM and GTA 5 Legacy to the new game version, as custom assets will not be natively compatible. The conversion tool will ensure compatibility for specific file types, including .ydd, .ydr, .yft, and .ytd files. This announcement marks a significant shift in Rockstar's approach to modding, moving towards support rather than restriction. Additionally, Rockstar is pursuing legal action against a website selling hacked GTA Online accounts.

BetaBeacon

March 14, 2025

RTX Remix leaves beta, boosting classic games with new AI tools

RTX Remix brings AI-powered upgrades for modders to enhance classic games, including tools like DLSS 4, RTX Neural Radiance Cache, and PBRFusion 3. PBRFusion 3, created by modder NightRaven, upscales textures and generates high-quality maps for materials. NVIDIA claims that with RTX Remix, older games can have their low-resolution textures upscaled up to 4x, making them look more modern and visually appealing on newer hardware. This enables smaller modding teams to extensively remaster classic games with less effort.

AppWizard

March 4, 2025

GTA 5 Enhanced is your daily reminder that you should pirate every game that uses its own launcher

Rockstar has released the Enhanced Edition of Grand Theft Auto V for PC, featuring new Ray Tracing capabilities. However, users are experiencing persistent issues with the Rockstar Games Launcher, leading to frustration. One user spent two hours troubleshooting the launcher, attempting various fixes such as uninstalling the application, deleting registry entries, running executables as Administrator, and adjusting audio settings, but continued to encounter crashes. This situation raises concerns about the reliability of proprietary launchers and their impact on access to purchased games, including titles like Max Payne 3 and Red Dead Redemption. Many gamers feel that developers should focus on functionality and user experience.

AppWizard

March 2, 2025

Full Xbox 360 decompilation for PC debuts with Sonic Unleashed Recompiled

Sonic Unleashed has been ported to PC as Unleashed Recompiled, nearly sixteen years after its original release in November 2008. This port was developed by fans using XenonRecomp and XenosRecomp tools to convert PowerPC code and Xenos shaders into x86 PC-compatible C++ and HLSL code. This breakthrough allows for the possibility of recompiling any Xbox 360 title for native PC play, including those not supported by Xbox Backward Compatibility. Players must have legally obtained copies of the original Xbox 360 titles to use this port. Unleashed Recompiled features advanced graphics and gameplay modifications through tools like HedgeModManager, making the PC platform a more customizable option for playing Xbox 360 games.

AppWizard

February 28, 2025

EA just released source code for a bunch of old Command and Conquer games, and added Steam Workshop support to bangers like C&C 3: Tiberium Wars

EA has announced the release of source code for several classic Command and Conquer titles, including C&C Renegade, C&C Generals and Zero Hour, C&C 3 Tiberium Wars and Kane's Wrath, and C&C 4 Tiberium Twilight. The announcement includes Steam Workshop support, allowing players to share custom content, and updates to the Mission Editor and World Builder tools for easier map publishing. EA is also releasing a modding support pack with essential files for games using the SAGE engine. Additionally, EA has commissioned veteran modder Luke 'CCHyper' Feenan to explore potential improvements, indicating a commitment to engaging with the community and enhancing the modding experience.

AppWizard

February 28, 2025

Monster Hunter Wilds live launch coverage: Server status, hunting tips, and all the latest release day news

Monster Hunter Wilds has maintained its position among the top 100 bestselling titles on Steam for 12 weeks and is currently the most wishlisted game on the platform. The game is set to unlock on Steam shortly, with players preparing for its release. There are already 26 mods available for Monster Hunter Wilds on Nexus, indicating early interest from modders. Daisy Ridley has narrated an overview of the Monster Hunter series. A performance analysis suggests that while the game is less taxing on CPUs than its predecessor, upscaling is recommended for mid-range hardware. The first major update for Monster Hunter Wilds is scheduled for early April, introducing harder monsters. Nvidia has released a new Game Ready driver for optimal performance. Initial reviews praise the game's combat mechanics while noting a streamlined gameplay experience.

TrendTechie

February 22, 2025

5 отличных игр, в которые вы не сможете сыграть. Почему они исчезли даже с торрентов

1. **Scott Pilgrim vs. The World: The Game** was removed from digital storefronts in 2014 due to copyright issues and remained inaccessible until a re-release was announced by Ubisoft in 2020. 2. **P.T.**, an interactive teaser for Silent Hill, was removed from the PlayStation Network after its cancellation by Konami, making it unplayable for those who had downloaded it, with access only for those who had not deleted it. 3. **Tekken Revolution**, a free-to-play game released in 2013, had its servers shut down in 2016, rendering it unplayable. 4. **Battlefield Heroes** was closed down after becoming inundated with pay-to-win elements, despite attempts by fans to create private servers. 5. **Before Crisis: Final Fantasy VII**, released in 2004 for Japanese mobile phones, was shut down in 2018, and Square Enix stated that the original code has been lost, making it a complete loss.

AppWizard

February 20, 2025

Does Avowed have multiplayer or co-op?

Avowed is designed strictly as a single-player title and does not support multiplayer functionality. Obsidian Entertainment, the developer, confirmed that initial plans for a co-op feature were scrapped to focus on refining the RPG systems for a cohesive single-player experience. While there is a possibility that modders could create an unofficial co-op function in the future, Obsidian has not indicated any plans to introduce co-op features. Avowed is available on Xbox Series X|S and Windows PC through various platforms, and it is priced at .99, with a promotional deal bringing the price down to .89 at CDKeys.