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ARMA Game & Game Engine Source Released

Bohemia Interactive has released the source code for ARMA Cold War Assault Remastered and its old Poseidon engine. For developers, that means a rare look at 20+ year-old shipped game …

Blog Gamefromscratch · 2 weeks, 4 days ago
Nexus Mods is acquiring database and analytics site SteamDB

Nexus Mods is acquiring SteamDB, bringing one of the PC modding scene’s biggest hubs together with a widely used Steam data and analytics service. The move is aimed at giving …

News Game Developer · 2 weeks, 5 days ago
Geralt Returns in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Songs of the Past and Remastered

The Witcher 3 is getting a free remastered upgrade on Xbox Series X|S on September 29, with broader visual upgrades, combat tuning, and a redesigned progression system. CD Projekt Red …

Official XBox Wire · 3 weeks, 6 days ago
Surviving Day - On Steam!

Surviving Day has launched on Steam with a voxel sandbox that leans hard into simulation rather than checklist survival. Colonies grow, trade, elect leaders, and can go to war while …

News JJustis · 1 month, 2 weeks ago
NexusMods CEO digs into the dynamics of video game modding ft. Victor Folmann

Nexus Mods CEO Victor Folmann says the platform is trying to grow beyond simple file hosting into a real UGC ecosystem. For developers, that means mod distribution, community tooling, and …

News Game Developer · 2 months, 1 week ago
Battlefield Studios Join Godot Development Fund

Battlefield Studios has joined the Godot Development Fund, which is a meaningful signal for an open-source engine that’s already been used inside Battlefield 6’s Portal UGC mode. For developers, the …

Blog Gamefromscratch · 2 months, 4 weeks ago
The Decode — the original Midwinter, reverse-engineered in one day

A fan-led reverse-engineering effort reportedly got the original Midwinter running in just one day, which is a strong reminder of how much old game code can still be recovered when …

News khawk · 3 months, 1 week ago
The Sims 4 modding community is disappointed by new 'microtransaction' marketplace

The Sims 4 modding community is voicing disappointment over EA's new microtransaction marketplace. This shift could significantly impact creators, as many feel they are being sidelined in favor of monetization …

News Game Developer · 6 months, 1 week ago
Inside the quixotic team trying to build an entire world in a 20-year-old game

A dedicated team of volunteers has spent over 20 years enhancing The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind through ambitious mod projects. These efforts, particularly Tamriel Rebuilt and Project Tamriel, aim to …

News Ars Technica · 6 months, 4 weeks ago
Silksong at 150% game speed (challenge run)

Using a mod to increase Silksong's game speed to 150% presents a unique challenge for players. This adjustment not only speeds up gameplay but also tests reaction times, making it …

Video Freya Holmér · 6 months, 4 weeks ago
Coding a replay mod for Silksong [C#/Unity]

Freya Holmér is developing a replay mod for Silksong called Silkstream, aimed at enhancing speedrunning experiences. By utilizing Bepinex and Harmony for code injection, she enables players to record and …

Video Freya Holmér · 8 months ago
CD Projekt issues DMCA notice against Cyberpunk 2077 VR mod

CD Projekt's recent DMCA notice against modder LukeRoss highlights the ongoing tension between developers and modding communities. This action impacts those involved in modding, as it raises questions about intellectual …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 8 months ago
Bully Online mod taken down abruptly one month after launch

The abrupt takedown of the Bully Online mod, just a month after its launch, raises concerns for mod developers. This incident highlights the precarious nature of fan-driven projects, especially those …

News Ars Technica · 8 months ago
Rockstar Games launches an official mod marketplace

Rockstar Games is stepping into the modding scene with an official marketplace, offering creator bundles priced around $400. This move could significantly impact designers and artists looking to monetize their …

News Game Developer · 8 months, 1 week ago
Rockstar launches official marketplace for mods

Rockstar's new Cfx Marketplace allows players and servers to buy mods directly, opening new revenue streams for developers. This initiative could significantly impact designers and programmers by providing a platform …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 8 months, 1 week ago
Coding a replay mod in C# for Silksong (also Widow at 1.5x speed for some reason)

Freya Holmér is developing a replay mod called Silkstream for Silksong, aimed at enhancing speedrunning experiences. By utilizing Bepinex and Harmony for code injection, the mod allows players to record …

Video Freya Holmér · 8 months, 1 week ago
Silksong but every time i take damage a bell thrower spawns [any% bellthrown]

Freya Holmér has introduced a quirky challenge in Silksong where a bell thrower spawns every time the player takes damage. This unique twist on gameplay not only adds a layer …

Video Freya Holmér · 8 months, 1 week ago
New! Version Control For Steam Workshop Mods

Steam's new version control for Workshop mods enhances collaboration between developers and mod authors. By allowing better definition of game versions, this update ensures mod compatibility as games evolve, which …

Official Steamworks Development · 8 months, 1 week ago
Coding a replay recorder for Silksong [C#/Unity]

Freya Holmér is developing a replay mod called Silkstream for Silksong, aimed primarily at speedrunners. Using Bepinex and Harmony for code injection, the mod allows players to record gameplay and …

Video Freya Holmér · 8 months, 2 weeks ago
Coding a replay recorder for Silksong [C#/Unity]

Freya Holmér is developing a replay recorder for Silksong using Bepinex and Harmony, which will enhance gameplay analysis. This tool, named Silkstream, aims to provide players and developers with insights …

Video Freya Holmér · 8 months, 2 weeks ago
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