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Yahoo
9 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
These Two Cool Mass Effect Mods Look Like The Perfect Way To Revisit A Classic Trilogy
If you're like me and haven't played the original Mass Effect trilogy in some time, then boy do I have some good news for you if you have the game on PC or are thinking of grabbing a copy on Steam. A pair of wildly impressive mods for the Legendary Edition remaster of everyone's favorite Xbox 360-era space opera trilogy contains so many exciting tweaks and so much new material that even I, someone who thought I was probably never gonna play those games again, is now thinking about how I'm gonna clear hard-drive space to hit the stars once more. The LE3 Diversification Project (the White House is already upset about it) and Spectre Expansion Mod from virtuoso modder Tydeous and a team of talented editors sound too good to be true. Check out the trailer and deep dive here: For those who don't have 17 minutes to check out the video, let me break down the highlights of what's on offer in these super neat mods: 4 new combat missions 1 new hub map 12 new cutscenes 8 altered cutscenes 3 new apartment decorations 6 updated character appearances And there's more than just what's in that list. From making subtle changes like replacing the textures on dead bodies to be more accurate to the lore of the world, to performing incredible feats of digital archaeology in restoring cutscenes that were only referred to in snippets of code in the original game's beta, the mods are packed with tons of new things to see and explore. The mods also expand how you can take in the world. For example, at the Purgatory night club from Mass Effect 2, you can now order drinks that were featured in Mass Effect: The Official Cocktail Book. Unfortunately, though it's well-deserved after such hard work, modder Tydeos is going on a hiatus now that his work on these mods is complete. However, according to the deep dive video, should he return in the future, he hopes to expand the four brand new missions the mod adds to the game to match the scale found in official, BioWare-brewed quests. . For the latest news, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
BBC News
a day ago
- Automotive
- BBC News
Why are Lambretta scooter fans riding to Ayr?
It is an invasion that might have created panic among locals in the than 1,000 Lambretta scooter enthusiasts are descending on Ayr this weekend, coming from as far afield as Canada, Australia and Argentina. The reason is that the region is hosting the 34th Euro Lambretta Jamboree, a worldwide gathering for fans of the famous Italian is the first time the event has been held in Scotland since the 2004 edition, which took place in Kelso. The days of mods and rockers scrapping by the seaside are long gone and John McMillan, the chairman of the Lambretta Club of Scotland, told BBC Scotland News camaraderie and friendship will be key aspects of the event, held at Ayr racecourse. "Speak to anyone at the event and they'll be your best pal," says John, a Lambretta devotee since he was 10 in 1979. "Whether they're from Sweden or Germany or wherever, they'll be friendly. After the gala dinner on Saturday, everyone will be swapping T-shirts of their different clubs. "I've got an Austrian one from a couple of years ago, for example. There's folk riding 1,000 miles just to speak to other enthusiasts, which says a lot about the community." Entertainment planned throughout the weekend includes various ride-outs, repair workshops and a parade of vintage models. Lambrettas were designed by Ferdinando Innocenti in Milan in the late 40s and their popularity in the UK peaked in the late 50s and 60s with the rise of mod were considered essential to the movement, along with sharp suits and a love of bands such as the Who and the Small brand itself ran into difficulty the following decade but scooter culture continued to be popular, tied to the two-tone movement in the late 70s and a revival of the mods. It was around this time the Lambretta captured John's attention for the first time. "I went to Scarborough on holiday with my mum and dad," he recalled. "A group of scooters went past and that was me – I saw Quadrophenia [ a film inspired by the Who's 1973 concept album] at the same time and I was hooked. "All I wanted was a Lambretta. The one I currently use I've had since I was 17, so it's been there for almost the whole of my life." An accountant by trade, John and his club colleagues have prepared various Scottish entertainment for their guests, including a ceilidh and a pipe band. It is a chance for John to return the favour to other enthusiasts, having travelled abroad on many occasions himself."I remember in 1991 being on my first trip abroad where I met my friend Franco at a Mod rally in Rimini. "We've been pals ever since – I'll go over every other year to Italy to see him. The last big trip I did was 2017 in Italy, and it was four days travelling there and four days back."It's just the fun you have on these trips. It's getting away, having a laugh and just riding with your pals. You see things on the scooter. It's not like you're on a big bike, you can appreciate it all." Around 1,300 people are expected to attend the gathering in Ayr, a big jump from the 500 or so devotees who came to the Kelso show in John will be the only one in that number missing a scooter - as he is bringing so many things he is having to take a car there his love for the scooter will always be present. "They're these stupid looking wee shopping trollies that we've all fallen in love with. It's just part of your life now."
Geek Vibes Nation
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Vibes Nation
Self-Hosting vs. Dedicated Providers: What Gamers Need To Know Before Running A Modded Minecraft World
Modded Minecraft is where the game really comes alive. Dragons, machines, magic systems, better storage, cursed loot, whatever your dream world looks like, there's probably a mod (or twenty) that makes it real. But before you and your friends jump into your custom world of chaos and creepers, there's one big decision: How are you going to host it? Will you run it yourself on your own machine, or go with a dedicated hosting provider? It's the kind of choice that can either give you smooth, lag-free gameplay or three days of Discord messages trying to figure out how to troubleshoot. Self-Hosting: Freedom Comes at a Cost Running your own modded Minecraft world from home sounds great. You've got full control, no monthly bill, and the satisfaction of doing it all yourself. But like most things in modded Minecraft, it's not as simple as it looks. The Pros No subscription or hosting fees. You run everything locally. You can tweak anything, world settings, mods, server properties, without limits. It's fast to start if you already know what you're doing. The Cons Your hardware becomes the bottleneck. Mods demand a lot of memory, CPU power, and disk access. Your network setup needs to be solid. Port forwarding, static IPs, and firewall rules can trip up even experienced users. You'll be tied to your machine. Friends can't play when your PC is off or busy. If the server crashes or corrupts, recovery is fully on you, no backups unless you set them up manually. Self-hosting works well for small, temporary sessions or personal testing. But once you bring in friends, bigger modpacks, or longer play sessions, it starts to show its limits. Dedicated Hosting: Plug In, Play More Going with a dedicated hosting provider takes the pressure off your own machine and your sanity. Instead of juggling configs and crash logs, you get to actually enjoy the game. For modded Minecraft especially, dedicated hosting offers stability that self-hosting usually can't match. The Pros Better performance. Hosting providers offer optimized hardware with more RAM, faster CPUs, and stable connections. Always online. Your world stays up 24/7, even when your PC's off. Easier setup. Many hosts offer one-click modpack installs, including popular packs from CurseForge and Technic. Extras like DDoS protection, automatic backups, and support if something breaks. The Cons There's a monthly fee, depending on the resources and features you choose. Some providers have cluttered dashboards or limited modding support, so it's important to pick one that's actually Minecraft-savvy. If you're planning to run a persistent world, play with friends, or load up a heavy modpack like All the Mods or Valhelsia, dedicated hosting is the smart move. It saves time, reduces headaches, and lets everyone focus on the gameplay, not the server logs. What Modded Worlds Really Need Modded Minecraft is a different game entirely when it comes to performance demands. What might run smoothly in vanilla can fall apart fast once you throw in a few dozen mods. The key difference is how mods constantly add background processes, extra entities, and custom world generation, all of which strain your system far more than the base game. It's a common misconception that more RAM is all you need. In reality, modded Minecraft puts a serious load on your CPU, disk speed, bandwidth, and server stability. Mods that include automated machinery, dynamic lighting, or large custom biomes can spike usage at unpredictable times. Combine that with multiple players exploring new chunks or interacting with modded blocks, and you've got a recipe for server lag or outright crashes. Even simple in-game actions like teleporting or loading into a new area can become performance bottlenecks, especially when multiple systems are running in the background. And unlike vanilla Minecraft, where temporary slowdowns might be tolerable, a single overloaded process in a modded setup can corrupt chunks or crash the entire session. That's why serious modded worlds, especially those meant for multiple players or long-term play, need more than a decent computer. They need dedicated resources, consistent uptime, and a setup that's built to handle the chaos modding brings. Craft Smarter, Not Harder Setting up a modded Minecraft world can be one of the most rewarding ways to play, but it also comes with its own set of technical challenges. Between the performance demands, mod conflicts, and the need for reliable uptime, hosting a heavily modded setup takes more than just enthusiasm. That's where dedicated hosting becomes less about convenience and more about practicality. Many platforms now offer features built specifically for Minecraft players: simplified modpack installs, stable performance even under load, and access to configuration tools if you still want to tweak things manually. It's a setup that gives you flexibility without the constant troubleshooting. Whether you're managing a small private world or something more ambitious, having a solid foundation makes all the difference. A smooth experience isn't just about frames and ping, it's about not losing progress to crashes, not spending an evening fixing port settings, and not worrying if your machine can keep up. If you're planning to get serious with modded Minecraft, it's worth thinking about how you want to spend your time: crafting in-game, or constantly crafting a server setup. Both approaches work, but only one keeps the focus where it belongs, on the game itself.
The Verge
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Verge
PC modding repository Nexus Mods has a new owner
Nexus Mods, a website known for hosting mods for thousands of PC games, has been handed over to new ownership, according to former owner Robin 'Dark0ne' Scott. 'After months of meetings, face-to-face talks, and a whole lot of soul searching, I am thrilled to say that I truly believe I have found the exact right people for the task,' Scott says in a post published on Monday. Scott, who launched the project in 2001, says that the site 'has been my entire adult life' and that 'the strain of being responsible for the behemoth I created' had taken a toll. He realized he had been burning out and that he needed to bring in new leadership. Scott didn't specify who the new owner or owners are, and the company didn't immediately reply to a request for comment sent to its support email address. However, users will be seeing more of two people, who Scott identifies as ' Foledinho (Victor)' and ' Rapsak (Marinus),' as they have 'come on board to lead this next chapter,' Scott says. 'They've got deep roots in gaming, tech, and most importantly, they give a damn; about the site, the community, and the future we're trying to build here.' While the site has changed hands, Scott says that 'this isn't some corporate 'exit' or a backroom deal.' Instead, 'this is me doing something I probably should've done years ago: taking care of myself. Reclaiming some headspace. And finally letting go of the idea that I have to do everything and be responsible for everything myself.' Scott will also still be a presence. 'I'll still be annoying people on the Mod Author Discord, lurking on the forums, and sticking my nose into community matters when I can't help myself,' he says. And he'll work with the team to 'help guide the overall direction of the site.'
The Verge
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Verge
'One more patch' is coming for the game, and it will add the feature,
The Witcher 3 is getting cross-platform mods. CD Projekt Red says. The mods will be available across PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X / S.
