Author: Lumen Heijdendael

Rockstar Games and Take-Two have not made themselves popular over the last few years when it comes to the modding community. Several scandals, such as the takedown of the beloved Liberty City Preservation mod, and reports of an unhealthy working environment within the FiveM team, have spoiled the scene. Developer Hypersonic wants to provide an alternative: HELIX, a modding platform based on Unreal Engine 5, being made “by modders, for modders.” The platform positions itself as the spiritual successor to FiveM and Garry’s Mod. “We always wanted to create an open platform of our own, where we can truly create…

Grand Theft Auto V is set to make a return to Xbox Game Pass later this month, giving subscribers on console and PC another chance to experience the game at no extra cost. Additionally, the game will be supported on xCloud, meaning you can take your Los Santos adventures anywhere—whether on your phone, tablet, or even a TV without a console, as long as you have the right accessories. This marks yet another comeback for GTA V on Microsoft’s subscription service, having previously rotated in and out of the Game Pass library several times over the past few years. With its availability across multiple platforms, players will be…

Ever since I played Red Dead Redemption 2 for the first time on the base PS4, I wondered what the game could look like on PC, at a smooth 60fps, higher resolution and more visual detail across the board. When I booted up the game on my PC with the RTX 3070 I couldn’t help but feel…disappointed. While the added frames were much appreciated and transformative on their own, I couldn’t help but feel something was lacking. That thing that lacked would best be described as clarity. Even on ultra settings, with TAA set to it’s max, the game frankly…

Note: Rockstar Intel will not distribute the mod in any way due to legal risks. Modding group Revolution Team has released Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Nextgen Edition, despite an earlier takedown on their YouTube channel. The group, which had its original YouTube channel removed, has re-emerged with a new channel and made the mod publicly available. Initially, the project was designed to require players to own a copy of GTA IV, aiming to show respect for the developer. However, after what could be described as a ‘hostile takedown’, the team went ahead and released the mod without any restrictions. “Friends,…

On January 20th, Donald Trump was inaugurated as the 47th president of the United States. Whatever your political views are, that’s probably not what you are here for. How will Trump’s policies, such as tariffs and content restrictions affect your gaming hobby? And what will it mean for your long awaited copy of GTA VI? Gaming will become much more expensive Trump shared 25% tariffs will be imposed on Mexico and Canada starting as soon as February 1st, with China in Trump’s direct crosshair. A significant portion of video game discs sold in the U.S. are produced in Mexico. With…

Last week, World Travel dropped what might just be the greatest GTA 5 mod of all time. The Liberty City Preservation mod lets you dive back into GTA IV’s Liberty City, now running on an updated engine packed with features like 4,500 NPC scenarios, working traffic, and functioning radio stations. When I first tried the mod on my PC, I couldn’t help but wonder—could I get it running on my Steam Deck (512GB, LCD)? And if so, would it actually be playable? Well, here’s how it went. Performance The Steam Deck continues to hold its own in the PC handheld…

Back in 2018, several GTA V Liberty City mods were in development, each with varying levels of success. Some lacked features like functional traffic and NPCs, while others suffered from significant performance issues due to loading two maps simultaneously: Liberty City and Los Santos. Mod creator Nkjellman, known for projects like Grand Theft Space, decided to unify these efforts by inviting individual mod creators to collaborate on a single, large-scale Liberty City mod: The Liberty City Preservation Project. After 6 long years, the mod has finally been released to the public, met with great reception. Rockstar Intel gives you a…

Modder team World Travel has ended the year with a bang, releasing the Liberty City Preservation Project for GTA V. The mod brings GTA IV’s Liberty City back to life, complete with NPCs, vehicles, and sound effects from the original game. Fans have praised it as one of the best recreations yet, with some even calling it a ‘remaster.’ Features The mod features a fully, authentic recreation of Liberty City. It’s one of the most ambitious mods yet, with a fully functioning subway system, authentic police and ambient traffic. Rockstar community member @Videotechuk_ praised the mod for how polished and…

In an interview with the Financial Times, Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick revealed that Grand Theft Auto 6 is projected to pull in an astounding $3.2 billion in revenue. Zelnick states he is confident Rockstar will craft something truly extraordinary. Remarkably, the first billion is anticipated to come solely from pre-orders, according to analysts at DFC Intelligence. Set to break records The demand is greater than ever seen before, set to eclipse even the biggest movie blockbusters like Inside Out 2 ($1.6 billion) and Avatar ($2 billion). At $69.99 or €79.99 a copy, it would take roughly 40 million sales in the first…

The ’27’ theory that had Rockstar Games fans hoping to see a glimpse of GTA 6 before the new year has officially been proven false. Enthusiasts eagerly awaited Friday, December 27th, convinced this was the most plausible conspiracy yet, but an ad for the Rockstar holiday sale appeared instead. Fans have been left heartbroken. The Theory Last week fans were certain they were onto something when a Rockstar employee’s post surfaced online, showing off Rockstar merch as a Christmas gift with a color scheme strikingly similar to GTA 6’s logo and artwork. Fans then noticed a notepad on the bottom…