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Day Z Zombie Mod Boosts ArmA 2 Sales

Marek Spanel, who is the leader of Bohemia Interactive, has confirmed that the launch of the zombie-based mode Day Z has pushed up sales of the company’s ArmA 2 military simulator. The executive stated, “There’s no doubt that the thrilling Day Z mod currently drives Arma 2 Combined Operations sales...

18 May 2012
12:01 GMT

Positive and Negative Plot Twists Planned for Half-Life 3

Valve caused a stir recently after revealing to the public its manual for new employees, but the leader of the company also provided excitement for the fan base by commenting on Ricochet 2, a game that the company never plans to actually develop. Gabe Newell talked to the Seven Day Cooldown podcast and was apparentl...

24 April 2012
05:13 GMT

Reaction Action Quake 2 Mod Finally Released

The first days of April are littered with jokes, but among them there are some true informations. After a long wait of almost ten years, Reaction Beta 1.0 is now available for download. According to the developers, Reaction is a port of the classic Action Quake 2 (AQ2) mod which in turn it should have been "total ...

2 April 2012
03:57 GMT

Script of the Day: AutoMOD

What the default phpBB forum installation lacks is a mod (plugin, extension) manager that works out of the box. To fill this glaring whole in their forum software, the phpBB Team is offering AutoMOD, a small extension that provides a GUI for installing, activating and managing phpBB mods.To install, download and unin...

16 March 2012
13:01 GMT

Blizzard Prepares Starcraft Master to Drive Up Multiplayer Interest

Video game developer Blizzard has announced that it is close to the launch date of a new mod for Stracraft II: Wings of Liberty, which is specifically designed to allow players to get into multiplayer matches with a clearer understanding of what it has to offer. The Starcraft Master mod will include 30 challenge sce...

6 March 2012
02:25 GMT

Grand Theft Auto IV Gets Graphics Overhaul Thanks to Icenhancer 2.0 Mod

It may be hard to believe but Grand Theft Auto IV was released back in 2008. While that may not seem that apparent, you can always boot it up and see that the game, although it had impressive graphics for its time, isn’t looking so sharp when compared to current titles. Thankfully, at least on the PC, modders ...

14 February 2012
03:48 GMT

Thermaltake Sells Machine Gun as Part of Level 10 GT Call of Duty Case

For gamers that want their systems to shout loud and clear what their interests are, Thermaltake has created a new case, though it would be more accurate to say that it had someone change the skin of an old one. The Level 10 case from Thermaltake has been one of the company's best-selling high-end products for...

2 February 2012
06:46 GMT

Modder Turns Sony Vaio F Into Steampunk Notebook

We now have a new and unique laptop to gush over, one dubbed “eCog Mercury” and made by modder John Dunn. Then again, this is not so much a new laptop as it is a Sony Vaio F with a very unusual casing. Made of brass and wood, the case evokes what is known as the “Steampunk” style. The casin...

21 January 2012
06:41 GMT

Obsidian Game Director Releases Mod for Fallout: New Vegas

J.E. Sawyer, one of the leading developers working at Obsidian and the project director on Fallout: New Vegas, has released a new mod for the game based on his own preferences when it comes to experiencing the game.The mod increases the weapons and armor numbers and limits the level cap and the rate at which the play...

30 December 2011
03:41 GMT

Skyrim PC Interface Gets Drastically Improved With New Mod

Another day, another brilliant mod for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, as a clever user has managed to completely overhaul the interface of the massive role playing game made by Bethesda.While Skyrim’s user interface works pretty well with console controllers, it’s a clunky mess to operate on the PC, with a ...

22 December 2011
10:21 GMT

Skyrim Multiplayer Mode Now Available Through a PC Mod

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim has just received a multiplayer mode, although it’s not anything official from Bethesda, as an intrepid player released a special Skyrim Online mod for the PC edition of the game.Skyrim was released last month and, since then, has delighted millions of players from all around the wor...

16 December 2011
10:01 GMT

PvP Starcraft Universe Playable Through Battle.net Until October 30

The development team behind the Starcraft Universe MMO project have announced that the Player versus Player mode of their game will be playable by all those interested via the Battle.net service from Blizzard until October 30.On that date the mod will be taken down and the team will work on it some more before launch...

20 October 2011
09:30 GMT

Steampunk Wooden NERF Gun Actually Works

This might not be the most awesome thing I've seen, but it comes really close since I don't remember the last time I set eyes on a gun that works despite being made of wood. One wouldn't expect a NERF N-Strike Barricade gun to go through a major design overhaul and actually preserve its primary func...

28 September 2011
09:23 GMT

Ultimate Portable LAN Computer Made by Ben Heck

Those who are familiar with the Ben Heck show may have become aware of the latest PC that a certain modders' competition ended up creating, completely encased inside one full ATX case. The Ben Heck Show is a television series that is aired twice a week and is focused exclusively on system and hardware modding....

12 September 2011
06:05 GMT

Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Rage Mod Gets Stunning Video

The Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Rage mod for Grand Theft Auto IV has received a brand new video depicting just how beautiful the older title looks when recreated with the new engine used by the latest game from the series. Grand Theft Auto IV is an extremely attractive title, largely because of its RAGE (Rockstar ...

7 September 2011
17:21 GMT

Download Deus Ex: Human Revolution Debug Mod for PC Steam Version

Owners of the Deus Ex: Human Revolution PC version on Steam have reasons to celebrate today, as a special mod for the title has been released, enabling the debug mode for Human Revolution, thus allowing players to access all sorts of hidden features like a map select screen, manipulate in-game attributes like health ...

7 September 2011
05:03 GMT

Skyrim on Consoles May Get Modding Support

The upcoming Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim may receive a special feature on consoles like the PlayStation 3 or Xbox 360, as Bethesda, its developer and publisher, is currently working at an infrastructure which allows modding to happen on the Microsoft or Sony platforms, not just on the PC one. Bethesda games have had e...

30 June 2011
03:50 GMT

Portal 2 Summer Mapping Initiative Rewards Clever Map Makers

Portal 2 fans need to put on their thinking hats this week, as Valve, in cooperation with the Thinking with Portal community, has started the special Summer Mapping Initiative contest. Portal 2 impressed a huge amount of gamers last month when Valve released the first-person puzzle title onto the world. Now, se...

30 May 2011
14:21 GMT

Portal 2 Mod Tools Available for Download via Steam

Valve has officially deployed the official mod and authoring tools for the PC version of Portal 2, allowing owners of the game to create their own puzzles for the recently released game.Not even a month has passed since the release of Portal 2 and Valve is already allowing the community access to a pretty big range o...

11 May 2011
15:51 GMT

Download STALKER: Call of Pripyat Complete Mod

STALKER: Call of Pripyat has just received its Complete Mod, which overhauls the sequel to the original STALKER completely, fixing lots of issues and adding a whole lot of features to the game. The first STALKER: Shadow of Chernobyl title, as well as its follow-ups, Call of Pripyat and Clear Sky, went on to gain a...

11 March 2011
03:40 GMT

Blizzard Clarifies World of StarCraft Mod Debate

Blizzard, the company behind successful franchises like StarCraft, World of Warcraft or Diablo, has just issued a statement concerning the recent World of StarCraft mod project, which appeared from a developer in the community. There's been quite a lot of debate recently about a World of StarCraft mod project...

21 January 2011
17:21 GMT

World of StarCraft Mod Targeted by Blizzard

A new mod project that recently appeared on the web, called World of StarCraft, which was created by a young developer using the tools in StarCraft II, is now targeted by Blizzard and its legal forces, without any sort of explanation.Blizzard, the company behind franchises like StarCraft, Diablo or World of Warcraft,...

20 January 2011
18:01 GMT

Fallout: New Vegas Mod Project Nevada Overhauls the Game

Fallout: New Vegas was a great game, but not without its faults or quirks, so a team of modders have decided to release a massive overhaul for the post apocalyptic role-playing game, called Project Nevada. The great thing about playing the new Fallout games on the PC is that Bethesda offers a lot of tools to the c...

18 January 2011
18:01 GMT

Contribute to Team Fortress 2, Make Your Own Models

Valve is known for being the developer that still sides with the PC every time it gets the chance. The modding community is Valve's best friend, and it's a mutual and heart-warming relationship. To further demonstrate its love, Valve has prepared another gift for PC gamers, and it's once again brought ...

15 January 2010
06:35 GMT

Half Life 2 Gets an Update Mod

When they first hit our computers, Half Life 2 and the Source engine had us driving nails and bolts in our jaws to keep them in place. The game provided a truly amazing experience, and no matter how impressive the Source engine was at the time is was first seen by the public, its true power was slowly revealed as tim...

6 January 2010
03:11 GMT

Post Script, an HL2 Mod That Focuses on Storytelling

Games based solely on atmosphere are a rather rare thing theses days, where everything needs to rely on big explosions, flashy graphics and if they do have a story, they're something very thin and transparent, a see-through garment on a soulless lingerie model. The reason is a simple one, and that is that such t...

16 December 2009
12:01 GMT

Official and Unofficial Tweaks to Left 4 Dead 2

Left 4 Dead 2 was launched just a week ago and the game already has two new additions, one fan-made and the other official. The fans put their heads together and managed to get the single-player campaign for the original one unlocked in the sequel. It wasn't actually included by the developers in the game, so, i...

23 November 2009
07:07 GMT

Create Your Own Left 4 Dead Campaign Soon via New Update

Left 4 Dead was one of the biggest games launched last year and became a fan favorite for its simple gameplay and top notch multiplayer options. The systems used by Valve delivered one of the best zombie killing experiences and made the game sell a lot of copies even though many months passed since its release.In ord...

24 June 2009
02:21 GMT

New and Improved ModBook Now Shipping

Axiotron, the company producing the only tablet Mac available on the market, has announced that its new and enhanced ModBook is now shipping. The device boasts Improved MacBook Compatibility, a lightweight and scratch-resistant coating, enhanced functionality and new bundled software. Read on for the full breakdown.I...

30 January 2009
06:50 GMT

Axiotron ModBook Refreshed for Macworld '09 Showcase

Axiotron, the company behind some cool notebook mods, announced that it would be returning to the Macworld Expo for the third year in a row. At the company’s booth, Axiotron will showcase the improved and enhanced Modbook – a modified Apple MacBook that lacks a keyboard in favor of touchscreen functionali...

6 January 2009
09:15 GMT

Portal: Prelude Has Been Launched

Portal has been a huge hit and quickly became a cult favorite with the large gaming community. Its simple gameplay and often difficult puzzles made us rethink the way games are played. With the game having only two characters, the player and the computer AI, dubbed GlaDOS, it really brought a touch of simplicity to t...

9 October 2008
19:01 GMT

Top Secret UK UFO Files Go Public

Following the initiative of their French neighbors who published their classified UFO files last year, the British Ministry of Defense has started on Monday a four year project destined to transfer the files to the UK's National Archives. The British Ministry of Defense now possesses about 160 UFO related files,...

14 May 2008
06:47 GMT

Hacked Eee PC Sells for the Price of a MacBook Air

The extremely popular Eee PC sub-notebook from Asustek has reportedly been modded once again. This time we're not talking about carbon fiber lids or 802.11n Wi-Fi capabilities, but rather of a whole new set of features, previously unknown to the toy-like gadget. The new version has shown up on eBay and sells for...

30 April 2008
06:50 GMT

The Apple IIGS Laptop by (Who Else) Ben Heck

Still trying to recover from Ben Heck's PS3 laptop? So were these guys when reporting the Apple IIGS laptop. Ben Heck has indeed outdone even himself with his latest mod based off an original IIGS motherboard. Click on the image to the left to have a closer look at this mod wonder.The Apple IIGS laptop sports a ...

15 April 2008
16:21 GMT

Tiny Eee PC Gets Carbon Fiber Touch

Asustek's tiny Eee PC is one of the best-selling ultra-mobile PCs in the world. In fact, it sold so well, that people "wearing" the Eee can be seen almost everywhere. However, when fashion is becoming a standard, there's nothing much special left in having one of the units. That's why custom-made Eee ...

17 March 2008
07:35 GMT

One-Handed Wii Controller Created!

Most of you probably see no reason why the Wiimote and Nunchuck should be merged into an one-handed controller and this means that you are one of the happy. But life was not as good with everybody, so there are people with certain handicaps that can't fully enjoy the so beloved gaming experience. And this is the...

19 February 2008
05:57 GMT

AppleTV Hack Gives Birth to 'SkypeTV'

A recent breakthrough in electronics... no wait, that's a big fat lie. A certain Brandon Holland from the Great White North (that's better) has done it! At only 19 years of age, Mr. Holland was able to get Skype up and running on the AppleTV (or so we're led to believe). While few would consider using ...

24 January 2008
04:13 GMT

PlayStation 3 Hacked ... Almost

Be advised that we don't encourage piracy, but we're surprised to see that the homebrewers have (almost) finally made it, after such a long research. Word goes that Team ICE has found a way of running SELF files in GamesOS on the PS3's 2.10 firmware. Translation: they managed to run an unsigned code o...

21 January 2008
05:40 GMT

History in the Making: UT3 and the First User-Created Content for a PS3

"This is one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind" - Neil Armstrong said that when he first set foot on the moon, and it's something we should say right now (OK, maybe if we overreact it a little). The thing is that Epic has just announced that the first ever user created content for a gaming console...

21 December 2007
04:56 GMT

How to Unbrick a PSP. Bad Mods Can Be Fixed!

Yes, I know that modding your PSP is illegal, but is fixing it after a failed modding attempt illegal too? After all, it's just a second shot given to those noobs that bricked their PSP consoles... The bottom line is that now there's hope for every bricked PSP in the world as a group of hard-working homebr...

24 August 2007
08:46 GMT

New Tomb Raider Anniversary Mod - Lara in Leather Tights... If You Will!

Tomb Raider fans (and especially those who've played it on their PC) know that with the release of every Tomb Raider game, it would be possible for them to install a "nude patch" enabling them to see Lara Croft in all her splendor performing those nifty acrobatics of hers. More recently though, news about a new ...

24 August 2007
03:02 GMT

Valve Doesn't Charge Additional Content

Since Microsoft launched their Xbox Live service, add-ons/official mods became another way of making gamers reach deeper into their pockets. Thus, the move caught other companies' attention and they did the same with their products. Before we knew it, any content whatsoever, added after a title's release, h...

28 May 2007
06:59 GMT

Code Name: Over Dose - Developer Mods Its Own Game: PainKiller

You've heard of mods right? Whether it's your indoors entertainment system you want to mod, or your handheld system, such as the PSP or the Nintendo DS, there's always someone who goes around the company's back and develops a mod chip/software enabling your system to do magical things, not possibl...

17 May 2007
08:45 GMT

The Toilet PC and Other Weird PC Mods

PC users build their own systems according to their needs and budget. As every PC user has his/her own personality, each tends to imprint it onto their systems. There are people that build up their systems, trying to get the most out of those fancy components. However, unlike regular PC users, the modding fans are a ...

13 March 2007
10:49 GMT


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