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AppWizard

April 13, 2026

Modder turns Sekiro into Tony Hawk-style skateboarding sim ‘Jet Set Sekiro’

Modder Ionian-MikiriyAKATotallyNotShinobi created a custom skateboarding level for Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice called Jet Set Sekiro, allowing players to skate through the Fountainhead Palace. The mod features a new movement system that integrates skateboarding mechanics into the game. The Mod Server on YouTube showcases this mod, highlighting its creative gameplay. Previous skateboarding mods have existed for FromSoftware titles, such as a Firelink Shrine map for Tony Hawk's Underground 2. Additionally, the game Skate Story is currently on sale on GOG.

AppWizard

April 12, 2026

DayZ creator Dean ‘Rocket’ Hall has over 2,000 hours in Kerbal Space Program and played the original XCOM at Mount Everest base camp: ‘I think when I die, I will still be playing that game’

Dean Hall, the founder of RocketWerkz, began his gaming journey with a Commodore 64 and developed a passion for computers after a challenging five-hour gaming session. He is currently developing Icarus, a space survival game that has recently become profitable after a difficult launch. Hall has logged 1,400 hours in RimWorld, where he has released two popular mods. He enjoys playing Ostranauts, accumulating at least 150 hours per playthrough, and is looking forward to its upcoming update. Hall has also played the original XCOM for around 600 hours over the past year. He has nearly 5,000 hours in Stationeers, a game developed by his studio, and over 2,000 hours in Kerbal Space Program. His favorite game is Space Station 13, where he plays a character named Colton Murphy. For non-gaming software, he relies on Rider for programming development. Hall maintains a very clean desktop, regularly organizing it for security and efficiency in his game development process.

AppWizard

April 12, 2026

Hytale Hires the Creators of Minecraft’s Create Mod

Hypixel Studios has integrated the creators of the Create mod into its core design team for Hytale. Studio lead Simon Collins-Laflamme confirmed this, indicating that their focus is on enhancing the game's core systems, which may lead to automation features in the future. The Create team stated they will continue to support the Create mod for Minecraft, but it will not be ported to Hytale. The inclusion of the Create team suggests a commitment to expanding Hytale's mechanical complexity, although animated mechanical systems are not expected in the immediate future. Community response to this development has been positive.

AppWizard

April 12, 2026

Fighting game YouTuber offers $10,000 bounty for upgraded netcode in Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3

Maximillian Christiansen, known as Maximilian Dood, is offering a financial reward for integrating rollback netcode into Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3, which currently uses a delay-based netcode that affects gameplay. He previously invested nearly ,000 into a mod for Marvel vs. Capcom Infinite in 2024. Rollback netcode improves online play by anticipating player actions, resulting in a smoother experience compared to delay-based systems. Christiansen aims to enhance the online experience for Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 and draws inspiration from the Super Smash Bros. Melee community, which successfully implemented rollback netcode through an emulator wrapper.

AppWizard

April 5, 2026

Realistic FPS Gray Zone Warfare bounces back as a transformative, community-led update boosts players by 1000%

The recent update to Gray Zone Warfare, named Spearhead, has generated significant enthusiasm for the tactical first-person shooter developed by Madfinger Games. The update includes a dedicated onboarding zone for newcomers, a comprehensive 110-page Field Manual, and an expansion of the island of Lamang with over 25 new locations and diverse biomes. The game features a restructured terrain and vegetation for enhanced player strategy, reorganized computer-controlled adversaries into seven factions, and a revamped progression system with over 250 replayable tasks. Spearhead introduces eight new weapons, over 380 weapon parts, and more than 150 gear pieces, along with a revamped vendor system and extensive changes to the loot system, doubling the number of distinct loot items. An animation overhaul has improved movement fluidity, and new sprinting options have been added. Audio quality has been enhanced with natural sounds and new enemy voiceovers. The health system has been refined for better combat clarity, and updates to the HUD and tactical map have improved user experience. Player engagement has surged, with active user counts increasing to over 40,000 and a total player count of 160,000. The game is currently available on Steam at a promotional price of £23.44 / .79. Future updates and an updated roadmap will be provided by Madfinger Games.

Winsage

April 5, 2026

Wine 11.6 just made modding Windows games on Linux easier, and Proton could be next

Wine version 11.6 introduces DLL load-order heuristics to enhance the modding experience for gamers on Linux, allowing third-party mod DLLs to load automatically and prioritizing them over default Microsoft versions. The update also revives the Android driver, suggesting potential future support for running Android applications and games on Linux. Additionally, it includes various bug fixes and enhancements to VBScript compatibility, improving the functionality of Windows-based applications on Linux devices.

Winsage

April 4, 2026

Wine 11.6 is an exciting release to make modding Windows games on Linux simpler

Wine version 11.6 enhances the experience of running Windows games on Linux through Proton, focusing on game modding capabilities. Key features include the revival of the Android driver, implementation of DLL load order heuristics for better mod support, improved compatibility with VBScript, and 28 bug fixes for application and game performance. The update allows Wine to prioritize DLLs provided with mods over its own versions, facilitating the use of a wider array of mods without additional tweaks. These changes are expected to be integrated into Proton for Steam users.

AppWizard

April 4, 2026

A fanmade Jak and Daxter 3 PC port is now in beta, finally making Naughty Dog’s most underrated trilogy fully available on PC

All three titles of the Jak and Daxter series have been ported to PC, with Jak 3's recent beta release completing the trilogy's transition. Players can enjoy the series in a "feature complete and fully completable" format, although Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy is not yet in beta. Jak 2 and Jak 3 have minor audio bugs and graphical inconsistencies. Enhancements include widescreen support, 4K resolution at 60 frames per second, and modding capabilities, but players need original copies of the games for installation.

AppWizard

April 3, 2026

‘There’s always the chance s**t hits the fan and we suffer another major setback,’ Skyblivion lead says about the possibility of another delay, but ‘from what I see internally I am pretty optimistic’

The Skyblivion development team is working on a mega mod to recreate The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion using technology from The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim Special Edition. The release, originally set for 2025, has been postponed to 2026. Project lead Rebelzize acknowledged the team is "stretched thin" but remains committed to delivering a polished game. He urged the community to temper expectations and recognize the team's dedication.

AppWizard

April 2, 2026

The most hardcore Jak & Daxter heads in the world have finished their native PC ports of the entire trilogy

The OpenGOAL team has released a complete PC port of Jak 3, requiring users to have a legally-obtained copy of the game. This port offers an enhanced gaming experience with fewer bugs, less resource consumption, and extensive configuration options, including modding possibilities like ultrawide support. Jak 2 was completed on OpenGOAL in 2023. Users can create an OpenGOAL-compatible disk image from their PS2 copy of Jak 2 using utilities like MPF or ImgBurn. OpenGOAL's website provides an installer and instructions for setup, including for Steam Deck users.