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mods
Explore NeoTokyo In Half Life 2
Colorful cityscapes hide dark intriguing in the streets of NeoTokyo, the newly released Source mod freely available to anyone with Steam and a Souce SDK title. More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by NeoTurbo: Is this single player or one of those multiplayer mods? It looks single player, but I just want to make sure. 12 Responses | Other threads
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valve
Left 4 Dead Now Officially Supports Custom Campaigns
Official support for community created campaigns has just been added to Left 4 Dead, thanks to the most recent update to the game. Valve has also updated the Left 4 Dead authoring tools—so get crackin' map makers! More »
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Comment by diagorus: Valve: "We'll put out more levels, more characters, more weapons, more enemies" ...one year later: "Here guys, do our job for us,... 48 Responses | Other threads
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halo
This Is Not A Halo 3 Screenshot
This looks like a screengrab from Halo 3's Valhalla multiplayer map. But it's not. It is, if you take a closer look, actually a fully-functional PC desktop. More »
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Comment by Matthew Aaron Harper: That is actually pretty stinkin' cool. If I wasn't the laziest bastard on the planet, I'd set one up on... 11 Responses | Other threads
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mods
Modder Builds USB Adapter for SNES Carts
The SNES is old enough that any hankering to play Super Mario World can be satisfied entirely by emulator. Still, here's a USB hack that lets you plug old carts to a PC. More »
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By Owen GoodComment by One Man Freak Show: I don't really see the point in this. Like you said in the article, owning a SNES game without a... 16 Responses | Other threads
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clips
You Got Resident Evil 3 In My Left 4 Dead!
Here's an excellent example of someone using the Left 4 Dead creation tools for their intended purpose - recreating Resident Evil 3's Raccoon City. More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by Dead Giveaway: That's some great stuff right there. A perk for the PC gamers. But i'm just fine playing on the 360 with friends. There... 40 Responses | Other threads
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xbox 360
Hellboy 360 Mod Is Better Than Hellboy Movies
I'm a longtime fan of Mike Mignola's Hellboy comics. And a long-time hater of Del Toro's cinematic "adaptations". But as bad as those movies are, they could be worse; they could be as bad as the Hellboy games. More »
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Comment by Kenny: God damn Luke. You really have quite a "unique" taste if you think the Hellboy films are that fucking horrible. Those... 47 Responses | Other threads
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cool
Old Atari Cart Remade Into Wallet
It is $55, however, the maker of this fine conversation piece says all of an Atari 2600 cartridge's parts, except for one screw, are repurposed to help make it into a wallet. More »
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By Owen GoodComment by FrankieViturello: Cute, clever, but practical IMO. Good for a purse but not for a pocket in a tight pair of jeans. 7 Responses | Other threads
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nsfw
L4D is NS4W With Nude Zoey Mod
I could be reading from the Nacogdoches phone book to you right now and you wouldn't care. You saw "nude zoey" and clicked the link, right? Hope your boss/girlfriend/mom isn't in the room. More »
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By Owen GoodComment by chaos_isnt_here: now we need nude models for the guys. Just to be fair :P 20 Responses | Other threads
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mods
Do Not Judge This PS2 Casemod By Its Cover [Updated]
If I ever go to prison, I want this modder on the outside. That, gang, is a PlayStation 2 inside Jack Thompson's page-turning tribute to himself. And yes, GTA III was the first game played. More » -
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Mod Lets You Store Wii Games on HD — With Current Menu
Let's be real here - storing your console games on a hard drive has shit to do with "backing them up." More like "keep playing after you trade them in to GameStop." More »
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By Owen GoodComment by Kenny: Or rent a bunch of stuff from Gamefly as fast as you can on your 1 month free trial and... 23 Responses | Other threads
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dawwwww
Hacked Ms. Pac-Man ROM Wins Hand in Marriage
There seems to be no end to the ways gamers propose to their brides. A North Carolina man successfully popped the Q with using a hacked Ms. Pac-Man ROM and a modded cocktail table cabinet. More »
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By Owen GoodComment by 6ironmaiden9: I'm going to propose to my wife with mario :D 17 Responses | Other threads
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diy
How To Use Your 3G Phone To Connect To Xbox Live
If your house loses internet, or you're taking your 360 on the road, connecting to Xbox Live can be a hassle. Oh, unless you have a 3G phone and follow this handy guide! More »
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Comment by Matt0505: Seriously, what's the point. Just because you CAN do something doesn't mean you should. 11 Responses | Other threads
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wii
Store, And Run, Your Wii Games On A Hard Drive
Of all the things people like to bitch and moan about the Wii, its lack of storage is right up there. This easy-to-follow tutorial, however, may render that argument a moot point. More »
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Comment by Marty McFly: Now I can store all three of them on my hard drive! LOL am-i-rite guys? Guys?? Still pretty interesting... 14 Responses | Other threads
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pc
STALKER Dragged Kicking And Screaming Into 2009
While it would take a magician to repair the game's myriad AI glitches, STALKER's graphics are more easily improved. And boy, can they be improved. More »
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Comment by High Speed Indeed: I really want to play this game. Can anyone tell me if they think it would run on a Dell... 8 Responses | Other threads
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pc
Valve Release Left 4 Dead Mod Tools
Those wanting to build their own take on the zombie apocalypse are being well looked after today, with Valve announcing an open beta for Left 4 Dead's software development kit. More »
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Comment by Scorch3: This is the rue reason why PC gaming is superior... if only i could afford a good gaming PC. 9 Responses | Other threads
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fallout 3
Where Fallout 3 Meets The Sims
While it sells like heated cakes, The Sims probably isn't high on too many of your playlists. Know what can fix that, though? Making the whole thing look like Fallout 3. More »
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Comment by FannyRatLove: I'm definitely looking forward to The Sims - I like to try something different once in a while, and on... 8 Responses | Other threads
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mods
Mod Makes L4D Survival into Versus Mode
Playing survival mode as special infected kind of defeats the purpose, IMHO. But some guys at Left 4 Dead mods say they'll drop configs for that soon - if Valve doesn't spoil the fun first More »
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By Owen GoodComment by Komrade Kayce - Hero of Soviet Kotaku: Question for the PC L4D players: Hows the rage-quitting situation? I tend to shy away from PC gaming these days, but... 33 Responses | Other threads
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mods
Make Your Own Modded Console Handhelds
Console modder Ben Heckendorn has made quite a name for himself chopping machines apart and making them smaller, sleeker, more portable. Now you can do as he does. More »
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Comment by Qhue: How does this man have the time to do such amazing things? 11 Responses | Other threads
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art
Team Fortress 2: The RPG
You may have seen this going around your forum of choice lately, but just in case you haven't, here, take a look at this guy's idea for a Team Fortress 2 role-playing game. More » -
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Pip-Berry 3000
This is where BlackBerry's got it over Apple - user defined homescreens. A modder skinned up a Pip-Boy theme for the device, which actually functions - as opposed to the for-show-only iPod Touch mod. More »
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By Owen GoodComment by Pult|Ost - Dark Days Are Coming: You can put that on the PSP and you don't have to add scan lines, ey-OH! 13 Responses | Other threads
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clips
Guitar Hero: Megadeth
This is not real. Well, not real in the sense that you can buy it. But it is real in the sense some people built it, off the back of GH: Aerosmith. More »
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Comment by nottsville: I almost crapped my pants then! I've promised myself never to by a Guitar Hero game again after the disappointment i... 7 Responses | Other threads
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xbox 360
Put That RROD 360 To Good Use!
Faced with a red-ringed 360, a user is left with a few options. They could brave Microsoft customer support and send it back. Or...they could make a fighting stick out of it. More »
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Comment by Jsmoke: When life gives you lemons, you make lemonade. Good show sir. 14 Responses | Other threads
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street fighter iv
"Rose Ball" — Pong with Street Fighter IV
This is "Rose Ball," a practice mode "game" in Street Fighter IV. Both participants are playing with minimal health and just two moves -Â "Soul Spark" and block - to volley the energy ball. More »
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By Owen GoodComment by Curse_Lily: the is pretty cool i could see myself playing this on those boring days. 8 Responses | Other threads
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mods
Spring has Sprung in Fallout 3
Who says post-apocalyptic equals monochromatic? The "Greenworld" mod for Fallout 3 lets you spruce up your blighted surroundings just in time for the rebirth of spring. More »
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By Owen GoodComment by phreakindee: Why not just call it "Oblivion"? 33 Responses | Other threads
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mods
For Those With Too Much Money: The Elite Racer Pro
Custom racing rigs are nothing new. Heck, A few years back I played Race Driver inside a real V8 Supercar on a 30-foot screen. But we rarely see custom racing rigs this pretty. More »
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Comment by Danny Fullbrook: I would never set that up in my home. I wouldn't mind just a stearing wheel but that's fucking ridiculous.... 7 Responses | Other threads
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clips
The Waggle-Powered Wii Lawnmower
If you're sick of using your Wii to play Wii games/gather dust, why not try something new, like this Danish guy did. And use it to mow your lawn. More »
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Comment by KingHippo: It's bad enough when commenting trolls post the old "gathering dust" bullshit, but for an actual writer to do it... 11 Responses | Other threads
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c64
If Only There Were More Of These Commodore 64 Laptops
Heeeeyyyy. It's Ben Heckendorn, console modder extraordinaire. What ya got for us this week, Ben? A Commodore 64 laptop? Oh yes. More »
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Comment by Derek Rumpler: Put me down for three. That's a very pretty modification and kudos to him for making it compact. On a side... 11 Responses | Other threads
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mods
Power Glove Adds Functionality; Still Not Necessarily Useful
In this, the 20th anniversary year of the Nintendo Power Glove, modder Matt Mechtley tricks it out with an accelerometer and bluetooth. But he still has to code some games to take advantage of it. More »
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By Owen GoodComment by Alpha_Omega: Ah, the power glove. It was one of the !FIRST! failures that Nintendo conceived on the NES. This is also... 26 Responses | Other threads
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mods
Team Fortress Brings Mayhem to Mario Kart Track
Maybe I don't need to play Team Fortress 2 on a Mario Kart track. But do I want to? Oh, for sure. Especially to get my hands on the Spy's "Sapper Nintendo." More »
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By Owen GoodComment by KarthXLR: lt ktk s lt? Ths mp hs bn t snc dcmbr-sh 2007. 38 Responses | Other threads
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clips
Left 4 Dead With 12 Survivors Should Make Expert Easy
Admittedly, I don't have the skills to complete a single Left 4 Dead campaign on "Expert" difficulty. I'm a little to casual with the auto shotgun. But having 12 Survivors on my team? Well... More »
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Comment by Komrade Kayce - Hero of Soviet Kotaku: I can hear it in my nightmares now. Four Louises. All at once. 'Grabbin Peeeyuls!' 23 Responses | Other threads
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mods
Dreamcast Reborn As A Tablet PC
I'm not normally hot for console mods, as they're often ugly, pointless or both. But this Dreamcast one catches my eyes because, well, it's so damn eye-catching. More »
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Comment by BubbleF**kingBuddy: It's pretty, but it's still unnecessary. Still, I have infinite love for all Sega consoles, so I won't judge. 6 Responses | Other threads
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mods
Kick Ass with Shoebox Fight Sticks
A $300 tournament edition fightstick on the gray market? Screw that. Reader Rotundo made one for himself and another for his friends out of $40 in spare parts and two shoeboxes. Oh, and one's wireless. More »
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By Owen GoodComment by Witzbold: Someone must be really, really, talented and bored. 17 Responses | Other threads
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mods
Super Nintoaster — It's for Breakfast Now!
The Nintendo toaster modder is back at it, deiivering a Super Nintoaster that is part of your nutritious breakfast, assuming you already serve nutritious breakfasts in your home. More »
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By Owen GoodComment by BubbleF**kingBuddy: It's like an oldschool version of the Xbox 360! Dohohohohohoho~ 13 Responses | Other threads
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diy
Trumpet Hero Mod Makes Rhythm Games Brassier
If you've ever had the thought "I wish my Guitar Hero controller had a working spit valve" this is the hardware mod for you. The Trumpet Hero hack will give you that genuine mouth-on experience. More »
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Comment by ★_red3001: I'm pretty sure that is a cornet not a trumpet. I also don't think anyone cares... 5 Responses | Other threads
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xbox 360
Somebody Finally Made a 360 You Can Smoke Out Of
There it is. Somebody made a bong out of an Xbox 360. Not a PSP, not a DS, not a Wii, but a great, hulking 360. More »
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Comment by FatherFingers: The 360 has finally turned into the console of choice for losers huh? Every other day there seems to... 60 Responses | Other threads
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nes
How To Play Famicom Games On A Famicom Cartridge
Step 1: buy a business card holder that looks just like a Famicom cartridge. Step 2: crack that card holder open. Step 3: put the guts of a cheap, emulator-capable media player inside. More »
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Comment by That mop mutant from NES.: Nifty. I could be the envy of those around me or have kids incessantly ask me about the new handheld. Who... 4 Responses | Other threads
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ddr
Dance Dance Remote Control
Dance Dance Revolution is great. If you like dancing. If not, it's applications are somewhat limited. Note we say somewhat, though, and not totally, as you can still use it to drive...Windows Media Centre. More »
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Comment by Gantz: Your Trusted Friend in Science.: This one time, my friend dared me to use my DDR mat for an non-DDR game so I played Parasite... 8 Responses | Other threads
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playstation 3
Most Amazing PS3 Case Mod Ever?
If you're an Alien fan, that is. If not, this little homemade horror may seem like the biggest waste of a PlayStation 3 ever. More »
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By AJ GlasserComment by woons: I think that's the worst thing I've ever seen. I certainly wouldn't get a tattoo off this guy, let alone... 19 Responses | Other threads
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awards
And The Mod Of The Year Award Winners Are...
Mod DB has announced the winners of their 7th Annual Mod of the Year Awards, which celebrate the most creatively remastered video games and game modifications. More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by Modus_Operandi: Why do people want more realism in shooters constantly? 9 Responses | Other threads
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mods
And How Much Does *Your* Dad Love You?
About two years ago, a proud father began work on a custom pink arcade cabinet for his then 2-year-old daughter. Well, now she's four, and he just moved it into her room. More »
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By Owen GoodComment by jandlecack: For... a girl? Wow. I think she would have appreciated a Pony more than this, or something along those lines. 53 Responses | Other threads
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