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Carfaroth, one of Pinnath Gelins strongholds as it appears in the Rise of Mordor mod.
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LOTR Mod Listing For Rise of Mordor DMCA'd And Rebranding

Rise of Mordor, a mod for Total War: Attila that would let players fight in Middle-Earth, is going through a rebrand. The team has decided to rebrand their mod after Warner Bros. sent a Rise of…

February 11, 2022 | 09:26 EST

Promotional art for The Sims 4 My Wedding Stories, featuring the Sims Dominique and Camille
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Sims 4 My Wedding Stories Skips Russia due to Anti-LGBT Laws

EA and Maxis are releasing a new Game Pack for The Sims 4 themed around weddings. However, Russian players won't be able to buy The Sims 4 My Wedding Stories due to the country's notoriously strict…

February 10, 2022 | 10:14 EST

Dota 2, a game popular in eSports circles and a possible game for the 2022 Commonwealth Games.
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2022 Commonwealth Games to Host eSports Event

After lengthy discussions between the Commonwealth Games Federation and gaming chiefs, the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham will add eSports as a pilot event. If the event goes well, it may be…

February 9, 2022 | 11:10 EST

Among Us Boomerang Nebula cover
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The Coldest Spot in Space Looks Like an Among Us Crewmate

In a strange coincidence, the Boomerang Nebula -- also known as the coldest spot in space -- just so happens to look an awful lot like an Among Us crewmate. Among Us is well-known for its viral…

February 8, 2022 | 02:18 EST

A still from the release trailer for Half-Life 2 Overcharged.
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Half-Life 2 Overcharged Mod Releases this Month

A major overhaul mod for Half-Life 2 and the Episodes is nearing release. Half-Life 2 Overcharged is bringing a huge amount of overhauls and customization when it releases on Mod DB sometime the…

February 8, 2022 | 11:44 EST

A promotional image for the Demon's Souls remake.
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There are Still Undiscovered Items in the Demon's Souls Remake

Dataminer Lance McDonald has found some hidden secrets in the PlayStation 5 remake of Demon's Souls. According to a couple of tweets they released, there are four items hidden in the game that…

February 7, 2022 | 11:26 EST

A screenshot of MapleStory, one of Nexon's most well-known games.
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Saudi Arabia PIF Adds Stakes in Capcom, Nexon

Yesterday on Bloomberg (paywall), it was announced that the Saudi Arabia PIF (Public Investment Fund) now has stakes in Capcom and Nexon. This marks the latest acquisition by Prince Mohammed bin…

February 4, 2022 | 11:18 EST

The Odyssey, a ship from Star Citizen.
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Star Citizen Roadmap Changes Provoke Backer Anger

A major update to the Star Citizen roadmap has changed its focus to only show what's coming in the next quarterly update. This news, along with some delayed features, has sparked a wave of…

February 3, 2022 | 10:31 EST

A game over screen from one of Mario's games.
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Nintendo Causes GilvaSunner to Shut Down YouTube Channel

GilvaSunner, who hosts many Nintendo soundtracks on their YouTube channel, has decided to shut down their YouTube channel. This decision comes after Nintendo issued over 3,000 copyright blocks on his…

February 2, 2022 | 09:57 EST

Promotional art for Battlefield 2042.
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DICE Unveils Revised Battlefield 2042 Roadmap

This morning, DICE have unveiled the Battlefield 2042 roadmap,. Among the major planned updates for a game that has been harshly received by its players are voice communication across all platforms…

February 1, 2022 | 10:32 EST

Bloodborne PSX Demake released cover
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A Fan-Made Bloodborne PSX Demake is Out Now

A fan-made Bloodborne PSX demake has launched, bringing the classic Soulslike game to PC -- albeit with a very different look and feel than you might expect. The Dark Souls games have a lot of…

January 31, 2022 | 02:34 EST

It Takes Two Movie and TV Adaptations cover
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It Takes Two Movie and TV Adaptations in the Works

It Takes Two movie and TV adaptations are in the works -- and the film adaptation is going to be handled by Pat Casey and Josh Miller, the same people who brought Sonic the Hedgehog to the Silver…

January 31, 2022 | 01:52 EST

A screenshot of the MetaWorms NFT website, featuring one of their NFT collectibles.
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Team17 to Launch MetaWorms NFTs

Team17, the company known for the Worms franchise, has become the latest company to jump aboard the NFT train. It's teaming up with Reality Gaming Group to create "high quality, low energy consuming…

January 31, 2022 | 09:50 EST

Halo The Series Trailer

Check Out The Halo The Series Trailer, coming to Paramount+

The Halo the Series trailer just dropped, and it looks awesome. Spartans, Warthogs, Elites with Energy Swords? What more could fans of Halo ask for? Announced in 2015, but having switched directors…

January 30, 2022 | 04:37 EST

A screenshot from Pokemon Legends Arceus
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Fans Create Interactive Map for Pokemon Legends Arceus

With Pokemon Legends Arceus just released, fans are already compiling their knowledge into tools to help other players, most notably a Pokemon Legends: Arceus interactive map. The website Arceus.gg…

January 28, 2022 | 11:56 EST

The office of Ubisoft Singapore
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Labor Rights Body Gives All-Clear for Ubisoft Singapore

The Tripartite Alliance for Fair and Progressive Employment Practices (TAFEP) has finished investigating Ubisoft Singapore and its claims of workplace misconduct and pay inequity. According to the…

January 27, 2022 | 10:50 EST

Promotional art for Undertale
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Anamanaguchi Covers Hopes and Dreams from Undertale

The chiptune pop band Anamanaguchi has recently debuted a new cover of a song inspired by their work. The song is 'Hopes and Dreams,' one of the iconic songs from the Undertale soundtrack. Many…

January 26, 2022 | 11:50 EST

Dwayne The Rock Johnson Video Game Movie cover
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New Video Game Movie to Feature Dwayne Johnson

Actor and former WWE Superstar Dwayne Johnson will feature in an unnamed video game movie that is set to be announced sometime in 2022 according to a new interview with The Rock. Video game movies…

January 25, 2022 | 01:45 EST

A screenshot of Dark Souls Nightfall.
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Dark Souls Nightfall Releases Demo After Changing Release Plans

Dark Souls Nightfall, a mod for Dark Souls Remastered that would be a sequel to the original game, has recently released a demo of the first few hours. The project was originally meant to be fully…

January 25, 2022 | 09:37 EST

Fan-Made The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time PC Port Harbour Masters VGC cover
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Fan-Made The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time PC Port Nears Completion

A fan-made The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time PC port is nearing completion and may release as early as next month, bringing one of the most popular Zelda games to a new platform. The Legend of…

January 24, 2022 | 03:22 EST

Promotional art for one of the Roblox jail maps
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Notorious Roblox Player Banned by Court Order

A lawsuit issued by the Roblox Corporation last November against one of the game's most controversial content creators has recently ended with a rare sentence. Ruben Sim has earned himself a…

January 24, 2022 | 10:43 EST

A promotional image for Hitman 3.
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Hitman 3 Year 2 & Steam Release Trigger Fan Backlash

The Hitman 3 Year 2 and Steam release have just started, bringing with it a massive patch, VR support for the PC version, and the entire trilogy joining Game Pass. However, things have gone off on…

January 21, 2022 | 10:23 EST

A promotional image for LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga
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TT Games Faced Massive Crunch With LEGO Star Wars

A group of about 30 current and former TT Games employees have spoken out over the working conditions and crunch in their latest project. Taking nearly five years to develop, LEGO Star Wars: The…

January 20, 2022 | 11:08 EST

A gameplay screenshot from The Sims 4
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The Sims 4 Gives Us a Look at Custom Pronouns

Yesterday, the official YouTube channel for Sims Community, one of the biggest Sims community websites, hosted the first Inside Maxis livestream for 2022. The biggest news from that livestream was…

January 19, 2022 | 11:23 EST

A image announcing Microsoft's purchase of Activision Blizzard.
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Microsoft Initiates Review of Sexual Harassment and Gender Discrimination Policies

Microsoft has recently announced that it's taking a look at its own sexual harassment and discrimination policies. Having just announced that it will be buying Activision Blizzard for nearly $70…

January 18, 2022 | 09:59 EST

A still from the trailer for From Here to There, a custom Half-Life: Alyx campaign.
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Upcoming Half-Life Alyx Mod Offers a 4-5 Hour Campaign

Players looking for a new fan-made VR adventure will soon have the opportunity to play a new Half-Life: Alyx mod. Known as From Here to There, this Half-Life: Alyx mod is a campaign that will have…

January 17, 2022 | 10:06 EST

Joel from The Last of Us, voiced by Troy Baker
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Video Game Voice Actor Troy Baker NFTs for Voice Are a Thing

Troy Baker, a voice actor known for his roles in games such as The Last of Us and many other games, has jumped aboard the NFT train. He announced on Twitter this morning that he's now partnered to…

January 14, 2022 | 09:15 EST

The recently discovered ancient stone board game uncovered in Oman
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Ancient Board Game Unearthed in Oman

The subjects of ancient history and tabletop gaming have more overlap than some think. Ancient board games have appeared throughout history, reflecting something about the culture it was created. For…

January 13, 2022 | 03:14 EST

A screenshot of Fight Night Round 2, which made use of a SNES emulator in the GameCube version.
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Legendary SNES Emulator SNESTicle Freed Using NSA Tools

Swedish programmer Johannes Holmberg has been tinkering with the 2005 Electronic Arts game Fight Night Round 2 in order to reverse-engineer the SNESticle, a SNES emulator and predecessor to the…

January 13, 2022 | 09:27 EST

A suitably rain-swept scene in the Crysis Remastered Trilogy
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Crytek Shuts Down Crysis Remastered Trilogy Photo Mode Mods

Crytek has written a letter to a modder, demanding that he takes down his Crysis Remastered Trilogy photo mode mods. The letter states that Crytek doesn't allow mods for any of the games in the…

January 13, 2022 | 09:05 EST

Among Us Manga cover
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Among Us Manga One-Shot Debuts Spring 2022

An Among Us manga one-shot has been announced and will be making its debut in Shogakukan's Bessatsu CoroCoro, a child-focused monthly magazine. With millions and millions of players, the occasional …

January 12, 2022 | 03:59 EST

A gameplay screenshot of Dota 2.
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First 2022 Dota 2 Major Canceled Due to COVID

 The discovery and spread of new COVID variants has seen the first 2022 Dota 2 Major canceled. The cancellation of this event will change how the second and third Majors will be scored when they are…

January 12, 2022 | 09:48 EST

Castlevania: Seal of the Eclipse cover
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Fan-Made Castlevania: Seal of the Eclipse Looks as Good as the Originals

A fan-made game called Castlevania: Seal of the Eclipse has been revealed as an in-development project -- and it looks as good as (if not better than) the original NES games it pays homage to. It's…

January 11, 2022 | 04:51 EST

The Titan from Overwatch.
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LEGO Overwatch 2 Set Put on Indefinite Hiatus

The fate of an upcoming Overwatch 2 LEGO set featuring the Titan is currently in limbo. LEGO has put the set on an indefinite delay as the company reviews its partnership with Activision Blizzard…

January 11, 2022 | 12:27 EST

Genshin Impact Beta Tester Reportedly Fined $78K Leak cover
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Genshin Impact Beta Tester Reportedly Fined $78K for Leak

A Genshin Impact beta tester was reportedly fined approximately $78,000 due to a leak of unreleased content associated with his user ID. Things have been a bit up and down for Genshin Impact as of…

January 10, 2022 | 02:59 EST

Pokemon Bidoof's Big Stand cover
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Pokemon: Bidoof's Big Stand Animation Premieres Tomorrow

The Pokemon: Bidoof's Big Stand animation will premiere on YouTube tomorrow and a new Pokemon Legends: Arceus trailer is now available in English. The Pokemon Company has a lot of cool stuff in the…

January 10, 2022 | 01:56 EST

A game of dominoes in Tabletop Simulator
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Tabletop Simulator Review Bombed Following Chat Controversy

A Tabletop Simulator review bomb is underway after a trans user was banned from the game's chat. The user alleges that the devs banned her because she's a gay and trans woman, and many of the…

January 10, 2022 | 10:39 EST

An overview of Mars as it appears in the Minecraft DOOMED adventure map.
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Play Doom in Minecraft with DOOMED: Demons of the Nether

DOOM is one of those rare games that can be played on just about any platform. With the adventure map DOOMED: Demons of the Nether, a single developer's project allows Minecraft players to play…

January 10, 2022 | 10:47 EST

Promo art for Battlefield 2042
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Battlefield 2042 Subreddit Might Be Locked Due to Severe Toxicity

Battlefield 2042 may not be the best entry in the series, but it has certainly become one of the more controversial ones to fans. Over on the game's subreddit, the mods are considering putting it on…

January 7, 2022 | 10:27 EST

A sample image of one of the Castlevania NFTs being auctioned by Konami.
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Konami Celebrates 35 Years of Castlevania with NFTs

The Castlevania franchise had its 35th anniversary on September 26, 2021, but Konami is celebrating that anniversary a little bit late. Unfortunately, they're celebrating by auctioning off a series…

January 6, 2022 | 09:44 EST

Mass Effect Happy Ending Mod Legendary Edition Audemus cover
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Mass Effect Happy Ending Mod Comes to Legendary Edition

The Mass Effect Happy Ending Mod is finally available for Mass Effect Legendary Edition, finally giving players another option for concluding the epic space opera. Mass Effect Legendary Edition …

January 5, 2022 | 01:39 EST

The Microsoft logo
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[Updated] Microsoft Says Disabling Dev Mode Access Was Inadvertant

Update Jan 6, 8:59 AM Eastern: Jason Ronald, Partner Director of Program Management at Team Xbox, posted a thread on Twitter explaining that they have no plans to remove or deactivate Developer Mode…

January 5, 2022 | 09:53 EST

Leaked concept art for Sonic Prime.
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SEGA is Releasing Sonic Prime Merchandise

SEGA has just announced a partnership with JAKKS Pacific, a leading designer and manufacturer of toys, to create a new line of Sonic the Hedgehog merchandise for the Sonic Prime Netflix series. Fans…

January 4, 2022 | 10:57 EST

Shaq Nintendo Switch PS5 Christmas cover
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Shaq Gave Away 1,000 PS5s and Nintendo Switches for Christmas

Legendary basketball player and commentator Shaq has celebrated the holidays with a generous act of charity -- he gave away over 1,000 PS5s and 1,000 Nintendo Switches to needy kids for Christmas.…

January 3, 2022 | 03:54 EST

An example of the inventory UI in Skyrim with the Dear Diary Dark Mode mod.
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Skyrim Mod Gives Game a Dark Mode for Menus

In the world of Skyrim modding, one mod is ringing in the New Year with improvements to the UI. Dear Diary Dark Mode provides a variety of quality of life improvements to the game's HUD and UI, most…

January 3, 2022 | 11:50 EST

Some ships from Star Citizen.
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The Star Citizen Legatus Pack is Back, Now $40,000

Star Citizen, the multiplayer space trading and combat simulation that has been in development for the past nine years, has brought back the Legatus Pack. Those who've already spent $1,000…

December 30, 2021 | 05:51 EST

A gameplay screenshot from Dark Souls 2.
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Dark Souls II Return to Drangelic Event Being Held Early

The community behind Dark Souls II is preparing to hold its annual Return to Drangelic event earlier than expected. Newcomers will be able to team up with long-time fans of the series during the…

December 29, 2021 | 10:51 EST

Rita's Vineyard from The Chronicles of Myrtana: Archolos, one of the mods features on the ModDB 2021 Mod of the Year awards
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ModDB Unveil Their 2021 Mods of the Year

ModDB, a website that collects and showcases mods for a wide variety of games, has released the results of its 2021 Mod of the Year Awards. These awards cover mods for a variety of games, such as…

December 28, 2021 | 10:11 EST