Last month when Wes tried the new Xbox app for PC, he found a much better interface but an unfortunate inability to mod games downloaded from the Microsoft Store. Even though Microsoft said on an E3 Inside Xbox stream that modding would be supported, there didn't seem to be any ability to modify (or nearly even to access) game files in the Xbox games directory yet.Now, user Pycorax on Reddit has found a new folder since the latest Windows update called "ModdableWindowsApps" inside the "Program Files" folder. Microsoft's Dev Center confirms the same with a listing for the new directory. Developers will also be able to specify a custom folder specific to their app, another Dev Center page says.The Windows Dev Center states pretty clearly that the folder is "where the contents of your desktop application's install folder are projected so that users can modify the installation files (for example, to install mods)." Though it's unclear how open this will be, as the Dev Center says: … [Read more...] about Mod support is coming to games on the Microsoft Store
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Fallout: New California is the best Fallout game you’ll play this year
This ambitious Fallout: New Vegas total conversion was, remarkably, seven years in the making. Developed by Rick Hukkanen and Brandan Lee, with the help of dozens of volunteers, the mod is set 20 years after the events of Fallout 2, making it much closer story-wise to the original Interplay series than the Bethesda/Obsidian games. It features new locations, 48 quests, full voice acting, and 13 endings. And best of all, it’s totally free. You can download New California from ModDB, and for most people, installing it is as simple as unzipping the contents into your game directory. Like any good Fallout game, it begins with a narrator lamenting that, yes, war never changes. Over newsreel footage of nuclear bomb tests a man gives a rousing speech, like some jingoistic military commander addressing his troops. But then we see that, in fact, he’s a ‘vault-ball’ coach getting his team ready for a big game. In the mod you play as a resident of Vault 18, which we … [Read more...] about Fallout: New California is the best Fallout game you’ll play this year
I can’t stop watching the most entrancingly boring games on Twitch and YouTube
They're moments you've seen before, and will see again. The miraculous, twitch-reflex headshot from across the map. The tightly coordinated teamfight that clinches the match. A fluke in card game RNG that ruins the best-laid plans. Some unexpected improv comedy by way of multiplayer hijinks. These kinds of highlights happen regularly in the most prominent games being watched on Twitch and YouTube, keeping perpetually popular staples like Fortnite, League of Legends, Counter-Strike, and Hearthstone planted firmly at the top of the heap. People tune in to the most-viewed games because they're all but guaranteed to be constantly engaged, be it by lively hosts, high-level plays, or steady in-game action. But as of late, I've found myself most contented by the polar opposite: low-stakes, leisurely games that must seem positively mundane by typical Twitch standards. Turns out, there's a whole wide world of streaming enjoyment beyond the realm of the hottest games being played by the most … [Read more...] about I can’t stop watching the most entrancingly boring games on Twitch and YouTube
How To Fix Far Cry 5 Errors, Crashes, FPS Issues, Game Security Violation
Since Far Cry is a Ubisoft franchise, multiple sequels are bound to happen. Although Far Cry 4 was well received on PC, Far Cry 5 is struggling a bit and getting bashed by many users on Steam based on Performance. However, there are some reviews that claim it to be a very smooth game. Gameplay wise, Far Cry 5 has managed to secure decent reviews from critics and we are hoping that those performance issues being faced by the users don’t spoil it for PC gamers. For your assistance, we have shortlisted the common issues being faced by the game and their possible fixes. So browse through the following listing and you might be able to fix your issue. Some of the Far Cry 5 errors that players complained about on the Steam dashboard are related to the launch of the game, it’s either stuck updating or crashes to desktop. Other bugs are random crashes during gameplay and performance issues like low fps and lag. You are probably encountering one of the issues above so … [Read more...] about How To Fix Far Cry 5 Errors, Crashes, FPS Issues, Game Security Violation
YouTuber who accurately leaked Battlefield 1 details ahead of time says next game is Battlefield: Bad Company 3
The Battlefield community would love nothing more than to see a sequel to one of the best entries in the series, Bad Company 2. Battlefield: Bad Company 2 is well-regarded as having unrivalled destruction tech, smaller player counts with a focus on infantry gameplay, and as being the first game to implement many sound and visual advancements DICE still uses to this day. On PC, Bad Company 2 was the first new Battlefield game in a long time, so it’s extra special there. It was a perfect storm, and it looks like DICE is trying to replicate it with its next game, Bad Company 3. The rumour was first shared by YouTuber AlmightyDaq, a small creator with exactly three videos. Why this particular one is interesting, though, is that the YouTuber correctly spilled all the details about Battlefield 1 months before it was even announced. In March, 2016, he made a video that managed to get almost every single detail correctly. The game title being Battlefield 1, WW1 era, weaponry, and even … [Read more...] about YouTuber who accurately leaked Battlefield 1 details ahead of time says next game is Battlefield: Bad Company 3