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Valve Announces Devs Can Now Charge for Steam Workshop Mods

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Valve changes its modding policy to allow devs to charge for Steam Workshop Mods causing a community uproar

There are a long list of advantages to gaming on a PC but one of the best is being able so mod many of your favorite games. Mods can allow the community to come together to fix a broken game, add hours of new content, or almost turn it into a new game altogether. Games like Skyrim have shown us how far and how crazy the modding community can be with a game they love. What makes game mods so amazing though is that they’re done for free, the most creators ever ask for is a small donation.

The people behind these mods often pour hundreds of hours into development simply for the love of the game or to gain recognition in the community around it. Now one of the largest modding communities in the industry is about to change all that. Valve has announced that they’ve changed their policy to allow developers to charge for mods related to their game. The new policy will start with Skyrim, the Steam Workshop’s most heavily modded game.

Valve’s Tom Bui opened up on their reasoning behind the change that’s left the community divided on the entire issue:

“We think this is a great opportunity to help support the incredible creative work being done by mod makers in the Steam Workshop. User generated content is an increasingly significant component of many games, and opening new avenues to help financially support those contributors via Steam Workshop will help drive the level of UGC to new heights.”

Its great to see Valve trying to increase their support of the modding community; helping them earn money for all the time they’ve spent creating our favorite mods. The only problem is that they’re taking something that’s always been free and putting it behind paywall. It’s only natural that only a small portion of the community is willing to support the change. The rest of the community has gone into an absolute uproar starting a petition to have the policy reversed which has already received 4,000 signatures.

Naturally, Valve doesn’t have to change the policy no matter how many signatures the petition gets. Instead of trying to force the policy to be reversed they should focus on how to keep modders accountable. Before if you downloaded a mod that failed to work you could simply uninstall it. What happens when you buy a mod that doesn’t work out? Can you rely on the creator not to scam people? Valve’s response to those questions is that users can be refunded in 24 hours but that doesn’t offer any real guarantee.

If the past is any indication the PC gaming community will simply find a way to work around the changes. Creating alternate versions of mods that have been put behind a paywall or leave the Steam Workshop and find their mods elsewhere. There are certainly options out there for them including the Nexus, that offers many of the same mods as the Steam Workshop. Only time will tell if Valve will keep the change in place or crack from the pressure from the community and reverse it.

Just like most other people are here, Ryan is very passionate about gaming and technology. When he's not writing about video games, you'll likely find him talking about the latest gadgets.

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Gran Turismo 7 Update 1.46 introduces an exciting addition to the roster of exclusive cars available in the PS5 and PS4 racing game

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Gran Turismo 7 has just received an exciting update to version 1.46 on both PS5 and PS4. This latest update introduces a unique addition to the game: the Škoda Vision Gran Turismo, a car that you won’t come across in any other game. Škoda makes its debut in the franchise with a visionary study of a single-seater, all-electric racing concept car, designed exclusively for the Polyphony Digital racer.

Once you’ve downloaded update 1.46, you’ll have the opportunity to test drive not one but two additional cars: the AFEELA Prototype 2024 and the iconic Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454 Sport Coupe ’70. Get ready for an exhilarating ride! Watch as they take to the track in the video above.

Additionally, the update introduces a new menu for players to tackle in the GT Café. At Collector Level 38, players have the opportunity to delve into the fascinating world of Ferrari 12-cylinder engines, gaining knowledge and expanding their collection. In World Circuits, players can look forward to exciting new events such as the Japanese Clubman Cup 550, the American FR Challenge 550, and the Vision Gran Turismo Trophy. For all the avid fans of Photo Mode, there’s an exciting opportunity to explore the captivating city of San Diego in a brand new Scape.

What are your thoughts on the latest update for Gran Turismo 7? Feel free to leave your thoughts in the comments section.

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ReFantazio Takes a Different Approach to Romance, Setting Itself Apart from the Persona Games

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Atlus’ highly anticipated RPG, Metaphor: ReFantazio, appears to incorporate familiar systems reminiscent of the developer’s acclaimed Persona series. The game features turn-based battles that heavily rely on exploiting enemy weaknesses. Additionally, players have the ability to summon warrior spirits during combat. However, the most significant aspect of this game, which will be discussed in this article, is the bonding system. Through this system, players can spend time with important characters and gain deeper insights into their personalities and stories.

In contrast to the Persona games, the bonding system ends at that point. Unfortunately, players will be unable to pursue romantic relationships with their beloved waifus, which may come as a disappointment to those who have developed strong feelings for Hulkenberg, the party’s charismatic red-haired elven knight.

According to Siliconera, the absence of romance came up during a recent question and answer session. Atlus emphasized the continued opportunity to develop meaningful relationships with your allies while also introducing additional narratives through substories. In addition, familiarizing yourself with the supporting characters will grant you access to new archetypes, which serve as the game’s character classes.

In the Persona games, romance is not obligatory; rather, it serves as a means to customize your playthrough. However, it is quite unexpected that Metaphor has chosen not to pursue such a venture, considering the significant amount of discussion it typically generates!

Were you anticipating any romantic elements in Metaphor? If you’re not satisfied with your pre-order, feel free to share your thoughts in the comments section below.

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Shift Up unveils the intriguing details behind the physical packaging of Stellar Blade for the PS5

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It appears that many

are eagerly anticipating the launch of the highly anticipated PS5 exclusive, Stellar Blade. Shift Up, the developer, has shared a lengthy video showcasing the “secrets” found in the physical box of the game for PS5. From what we can gather, these secrets include a reversible cover/dust jacket and a download code for cosmetic items.

We must clarify that while we do appreciate the variant cover, it may be more appealing than the game’s standard art. However, it is not something we would typically classify as a “secret.”. However, what’s interesting is that Shift Up has confirmed through the comments section that this will be the case in all regions. Additionally, the visually striking action RPG will remain uncensored worldwide.

It’s refreshing to witness a developer going the extra mile for physical collectors, and it’s evident that the developer is determined to leave a favorable mark in the console realm. Stellar Blade is set to make its highly anticipated debut this Friday, April 26th, exclusively on the PS5.

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