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This is a comprehensive guide to the Main Quest (Easter Egg) for the Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Zombies map, Astra Malorum. This map is set on an abandoned observatory drifting in Saturn's rings. The Main Quest involves uncovering the fate of Dr. Thurston, battling the security drone O.S.C.A.R., and defeating the cosmic entity Caltheris. Phase 1: Setup & Wonder Weapon (LGM-1) You cannot complete the main quest without the LGM-1 Wonder Weapon. It is highly recommended to obtain this early. 1. Power & Pack-a-Punch (PaP) Open the path to the Observatory Dome. Locate two Harmonic Components (usually found in the Luminarium or near the Electro-Volt Projector). Install them into the Harmonic Oculus (the large telescope structure) to restore power and unlock PaP. 2. Crafting the LGM-1 You need to kill the roaming mini-boss, O.S.C.A.R. (the floating robot), using three specific traps. To use the traps, you first need three parts. Note: You need a Pack-a-Punched weapon to harvest these parts. Part 1: Car Battery: In Spawn, shoot the hood of the car ("Ol' Tessie") with a PaP weapon. Part 2: Aberrant Wiring: Look for a flickering lamppost (random location). Shoot the light with a PaP weapon. Part 3: Damaged Drone: Shoot one of O.S.C.A.R.’s small UFO drones with a PaP weapon until it drops this part. Part 4: Absolute Zero Fragments: Equip the Cryo Freeze ammo mod. Shoot the purple crystals around the map. Collect 3 fragments. 3. Overloading O.S.C.A.R. Lure O.S.C.A.R. into the following traps and activate them to damage/kill him. He will drop a piece of the weapon each time. He respawns the next round. Luminarium (Laser Trap): Install the Car Battery, Wiring, and Drone. Lure Oscar in and activate the Electro-Volt Projector. Observatory Dome (Sun Trap): Interact with the Harmonic Oculus viewfinder. Aim it at the Sun. Lure Oscar into the beam. Museum Infinitum (Rocket Trap): Insert the Absolute Zero Fragments into the rocket display. Lure Oscar behind the rocket and activate the test fire. Build the LGM-1 at the workbench in the Arsenal. Phase 2: The Main QuestStep 1: Thurston's Code Wait for O.S.C.A.R. to respawn. Follow him closely (stealthily) until he triggers a dialogue playback with Dr. Thurston. Listen carefully for the names of three planets mentioned in the dialogue. Go to the Machina Astralis (Library). Check the display or the globe to find the numerical values associated with those three planets. Input these numbers into the keypad near the spiral staircase. Reward: This activates a lift. Go up and retrieve the Cryo Chamber Key from the corpse. Step 2: The Brain Transplant Go to the Museum Infinitum. Smash the glass display case in the southwest corner to get the Rock Saw. Go to the Cryo Chamber in Machina Astralis. Use the Key to open it, then use the Saw to extract Thurston’s Brain. Take the brain to the Luminarium. Locate the canister with purple fluid (near the "Stars Lied to Us" graffiti). Swap the brains and activate the Perfusion Machine. Lockdown: Survive a 1-minute lockdown while protecting the machine. Once complete, pick up the canister. Step 3: The Book Puzzle (Archive of Orbis) Place the canister into the contraption on the table in Machina Astralis. Head to the Archive of Orbis. Look for a reading list on a desk (Thurston's Reading List). There are three busts (statue heads) in the room, each corresponding to a bookshelf wall. Count how many books from the Reading List are present on each specific wall. Interact with the bust for that wall that many times (e.g., if Wall A has 2 books from the list, click Bust A twice). Audio cue: A hatch opens in the ceiling. Climb up to grab the Planet Neptune model. Step 4: Aligning the Planets Find three papers around the map with compass directions (N, S, E, W) and planet names. Locations: Table near Stamin-Up (Archive), Desk in Machina Astralis, Table in Luminarium. Go to the Machina Astralis. Shoot the planets on the massive hanging model to rotate them until they match the directions found on your papers. Return to the brain canister machine and interact to start another Lockdown sequence. Step 5: The Ascendant Eye (Mars) Go to the Observatory Dome and use the Oculus. Aim at Mars. Note the symbols that appear. You will be teleported to the surface of Mars. The Pillars: Locate the pillars with symbols matching the ones you saw in the Oculus. Shoot the top of the correct pillars with the LGM-1 in the order they appeared. Interact with the symbols quickly before the timer expires. Low Gravity Puzzle: Shoot the floating obelisk to keep the "Ascendant Eye" (the bird-like object) suppressed until gravity lowers. Jump up and grab the Eye. Step 6: The Final RitualPlace the Ascendant Eye into the ancient structure in the southeast corner of the Mars arena. Return to the Observatory. A small screen on the organ piano will now show symbols. Shoot the pillars in the map (now glowing blue if done right) to channel beams into the central gravity machine. Phase 3: Boss Fight - Caltheris Preparation: Perks: Juggernog, Stamin-Up, Speed Cola are essential. Weapons: LGM-1 (fully PaP) and a high-mobility LMG or Assault Rifle (PaP Tier 3). Equipment: Monkey Bombs or decoys are vital for the "stone" phase. The Fight: Phase 1 (The Celestial Form): Caltheris floats above. Do not shoot her directly yet. Kill zombies to charge the two laser cannons on the ground. Activate both lasers simultaneously to strip her shield. Damage her critical spots (glowing red) when she falls. Phase 2 (The Gas): The arena fills with toxic gas, forcing you onto the smaller central platform. Caltheris will sweep the platform with lasers. Run back and forth to dodge. Phase 3 (The Stone Golem): Caltheris manifests as a Stone Golem on the ground. She has an armor field. You must break her armor. Warning: She throws purple electrified rocks. Do not step in the pools they create; they drain health rapidly. Focus fire on her head once armor is broken. Ending: Once defeated, Caltheris disintegrates. The cutscene plays, revealing the fate of the crew and hinting at the next map in the Shadowsmith saga. Notable Side Easter EggsFree Perks: Shoot the "steaming mechanisms" hidden high on walls in the Observatory Dome to spawn a random free perk. Music Easter Egg: Find and interact with three hidden meteorites that emit a low hum (Spawn, Mars, Archive) to play the secret song "Eclipse of the Soul". Uberclaus: If you attempt to Exfil while the Oscar drone is alive, a special boss variant "Uberclaus" may spawn (weak to Napalm Burst). View full article

this is the complete, no-BS step-by-step for conquering the biggest Zombies map ever (figure-8 hellscape with fog roads, Ol' Tessie truck, and Veytharion boss). Launched Nov 14, 2025 – EE live immediately. Unlocks Dust to Dust & I Heard You Like Upgrades achievements, Cursed Mode Relics (post-boss interact frozen lake object). Solo viable (use Gobblegums: Perkaholic, Anywhere But Here, Me To We), but squad divides fetch quests. Aim <Round 30 start boss for easy mode. Prep Loadout/Tips: Throwables: Combat Axe (Diner kitchen), Molotov (Ashwood garage barrel), Stun Grenades (craft 250 Salvage ea.). Perks: Wisp Tea (Cosmodrome), Melee Macchiato (Blackwater), Juggernog/Stamin-Up priority. Field Upgrade: Aether Shroud (boss revives). Ol' Tessie: Your lifeline – park in garages to repair. Upgrades: PaP (trunk), Abomination Beam (lasers, /), DG-2 Turret (final). Purple Charge: Recurring – DG-2 clocktower shot → Gauntlet recall = 60s purple mode. Map Zones: Janus Towers (start), Blackwater Lake (NW), Ashwood (center), Vandorn Farm (NE), Exit 115/Diner (SW), Zarya Cosmodrome (SE), Fog Roads (keys/wisps). Key Locations Table Green (Terapin - No Sprint) Yellow (Bruin - Knife Only) Red (Nightbird - Health Drain) Fog Road Grounded Ship: Window shelf, blue container corner, under barrels (E side). Crashed Rocket: Cliff crash, pylon inside, radar building corner. Orda Graveyard: T-Rex mouth (hill view), skull back, Janus truck snow. Phase 1: Power Up & PaP Ol' Tessie (Rounds 1-5)Janus Towers: Melee grate (Server Room floor) for T.E.D.D. Head → Install on Ol' Tessie (outside). Blackwater Lake: Clear Power Pump fungus (30s timer, shoot oranges). Cabin door (1,750E), flip switch. Grab Jar of Spores (kitchen shelf). Ashwood: Clear Pump/debris (1,750E), flip switch. Park Tessie garage → Craft PaP (trunk machine). Vandorn Farm: Clear Pump, Barn door (2kE), flip switch. Phase 2: Abomination Beam & Necrofluid Gauntlet WW (Rounds 5-15)Abomination Beam: 5. Exit 115 Diner: Door buy, kill Cook (R5+) for Freezer Key → SW freezer for Abomination Carcass. Grab Axe/Molotov. 6. Ashwood garage: Craft Beam (/ lasers). How to upgrade Ol Tessie in Ashes of the Damned Black Ops 7 ... WW Quest: 7. Uber Klaus (R8+): Janus west gate → Kill for Stabilizer Chip. 8. Ashwood Sheriff's Office: Chip → Cell. 2-4 Stuns on Klaus head → Ally! 9. Cosmodrome: Klaus to console (radio summon) → Scan circle defend (60s). Grab Aether Barrel. 10. Charge Barrel: Pumps (Blackwater/Ashwood/Vandorn – timer rush). 11. Vandorn Barn Cellar: Eye interact → Jump pads for 3 rooftop glyphs → Input cube → Necrofluid Gauntlet! Cellar lockdown: Shoot/reload green orbs. How to get the Necrofluid Gauntlet in Ashes of the Damned Black ... Phase 3: Serum Ingredients & Puzzle (R10-20) Ingredient How Widow’s Lantern Jar on horse carcass (Vandorn road) – wait 3 rounds. Human Bones Barn hanging zombie: Axe foot → Molotov burn. Ravager Eyes Saw Trap (Barn outside) on Ravager (R5/10). Hoard Husk Chunks Beam purple fog plants (roads). Mysterious Limb R16+ Zursa bear kill (final Beam hit). Powder Wisp Tea → Ashwood Tailor mirror → Gauntlet smash. Yuri's Lab (Cosmo SW): Powder → Pigpen cipher (top-bottom order, e.g., Fungi → Eyes → Limb). Blood donate → Lockdown defend (no regen, Gauntlet heals). Phase 4: 3 Keys → DG-2 Turret (R20+)Gauntlet shoot/reload keys (fog roads) → Ashwood Rabbit Alley pyramid. Cutscene → DG-2 Barrel garage craft. Phase 5: 4 Wisp POI Challenges (Any Order, Blackwater Last)Purple Charge each: DG-2 clocktower → Gauntlet recall. Exit 115 (Lightning Rds) Cosmodrome Vandorn Farm Blackwater Ram trucker → Red lightning. Klaus mechanic → Yellow. Melee register waitress → Purple. Purple arrays x2 → Control TVs: Pigpen codes (ROCKET=17-14-02-10-04-19 etc., shoot buttons A=0). Rocket launch. Wall clock time → Floor numeral stand → Purple father eyes. 4 items (Teddy/Stamin bed, Chalice tub, Pigsticker garage, Mask hay) → Defend circles. Wisp dock → Purple projector order → Shoot 4 reels (Cabin shelves/rafters/shed/dock). Klaus bedroom seq → Dock interact. Phase 6: Boss – Veytharion (R30+)Klaus dock → Drive Tessie: 3 orange wisps/road (Monoliths → Farm → Ship → Ashwood → Cabins – timed!). Arena: Ram weak spots (mouths/underside). DG-2 turret mouths. Immune? Ram light beam → Imbue ram. Dodge lasers/missiles/spit. Aether Shroud revives. 5-10 mins squad. Post-EE: Lake relic → Cursed Relics (e.g., Teddy/Blood Vials for Dark Ops). Grind high rounds? Toggle SBMM off, you're welcome. Stuck? Drop K/D or round – we'll tweak. GLHF! View full article

Rockstar Games has deployed a new background update for GTA Online, continuing its efforts to refine the experience following the release of the "A Safehouse in the Hills" update. This latest patch, released server-side without requiring a download, specifically targets a series of exploits and glitches that have been affecting gameplay. Coming on the heels of the latest Event Week (running through January 28th), this update is the third patch released since the "mansions" DLC dropped. While previous updates have included downloadable content for bug fixes, this background patch focuses on immediate rectifications for fair play and game stability. Key Fixes and Patch Notes According to community insider Tez2, who shared the details on Twitter, the update addresses several high-profile issues, most notably "God Mode" exploits that gave players unfair advantages. The fixes include: God Mode Exploits: Patches have been applied to the RC Bandito and Nightclub Vehicle God Mode glitches. Duplication and Merge Glitches: The update fixes the "Mansion Car Merge," "Mansion Driveway Dupe," and "Office Garage Dupe" glitches. "Give Cars to Friends" (GCTF): A known workaround for this glitch has been patched. Mansion Content: A glitch allowing players to obtain Mansion Trophies and Plaques without unlocking them has been fixed. Gameplay Adjustments: Ragdolling is now disabled during the "Home Sweet Home" mission and the "Mansion Raid" Adversary Mode. Additionally, the voting screen is now skipped for new Lunar New Year Races and three new Deadline Adversary Mode maps. Community ImpactThese changes are expected to be welcomed by players looking for a more balanced lobby environment, though they effectively close loopholes for those who utilized duplication and invincibility exploits. As these are background updates, players should see the changes reflected immediately in-game. Rockstar is expected to continue monitoring the game and releasing further updates as necessary. Players can stay tuned for more news on future patches and content drops. View full article

Get your engines revving, because this week in GTA Online is all about the Auto Shop. Running from January 22nd through January 28th, 2026, the latest weekly update brings a host of rewards for tuners, double money opportunities, and some high-performance machinery up for grabs. Here is everything you need to know about this week’s event. Weekly Challenge & Rewards This week’s theme is heavily focused on the Auto Shop business. Weekly Challenge: Complete 3 Auto Shop Client Jobs to earn a bonus GTA$100,000. New Livery: Log in and visit any Vehicle Workshop to receive the Mosh Mosh livery for the Karin Everon RS. Bonus GTA$ and RP If you are looking to stack your Maze Bank account, there are several ways to multiply your income this week: 3x GTA$ & RP: Madrazo Hits 3x GTA$ & RP: Community Combat Series 2x GTA$ & RP: Document Forgery Sell Missions 2x GTA$ & RP: Transform Races 2x GTA$ & LS Car Meet Rep: Auto Shop Client Jobs (4x for GTA+ Members) Additionally, the FIB Priority File at the Salvage Yard is "The Black Box File," which is paying out double the usual rate. Vehicle Discounts It is a great week to invest in business properties or expand your classic car collection. 40% Off: Auto Shop Properties (including upgrades/mods) 40% Off: Document Forgery Offices (including upgrades/mods) 30% Off: Classique Broadway 30% Off: Pfister 811 30% Off: Truffade Z-Type 30% Off: Vapid Firebolt ASP Showroom & Dealership Rotations Premium Deluxe Motorsport (Simeon’s) Visit Simeon to test drive or purchase these five vehicles: Dinka Verus Karin Everon RS Överflöd Entity XF Pegassi Esskey Weeny Dynasty Luxury Autos Showroom Stop by the window display in Rockford Hills to check out: Grotti LSCM Cheetah Classic Överflöd Pipistrello Prize Rides & Lucky Wheel Podium Vehicle (Casino): Spin the Lucky Wheel for a chance to win the Vapid FMJ (valued at $1,750,000). Prize Ride (LS Car Meet): Place Top 5 in an LS Car Meet Series race to win the Pegassi Tempesta (valued at $1,329,000). Test Track & Salvage Yard Salvage Yard Robbery Targets: The Duggan Robbery: Pfister Astron The Podium Robbery: Maibatsu Penumbra FF The Gangbanger Robbery: Albany Cavalcade XL Test Track Vehicles: Invetero Coquette, Nagasaki Hot Rod Blazer, Western Daemon. Premium Test Ride (PS5/Xbox Series/PC): Grotti Brioso R/A. Gun Van Inventory Keep an eye out for the Gun Van to secure discounts on heavy weaponry: Railgun (30% off) Battle Rifle (10% off; 40% off for GTA+) Gusenberg Sweeper, Carbine Rifle, Nightstick (10% off; 20% off for GTA+) View full article

As anticipation builds for Grand Theft Auto VI, reports have emerged suggesting the blockbuster title could face a ban in Russia before it even hits the shelves. According to a recent article from RockstarINTEL, Russian officials are raising alarms over the game's alleged "destructive content," claiming it violates the nation’s moral and spiritual values. The Allegations: "Poison of Corruption"The call for restrictions comes primarily from Mikhail Ivanov, a member of the Bryansk Regional Duma and Deputy Chairman of the World Russian People's Council. Speaking to Russian news outlets, Ivanov argued that GTA VI poses a significant risk to the moral health of society, specifically the youth. Ivanov accused Rockstar Games of "deliberately including destructive and vulgar content," describing the game as a potential "dangerous tool of influence." His specific grievance? Rumors that the game will feature male strippers. Ivanov cited this inclusion as a "direct and cynical violation of basic moral norms and traditional spiritual values." To combat this, Ivanov proposed strict legal restrictions on the game's distribution or demanded that Rockstar release a sanitized version for the Russian market, stripped of what he deems "immoral content." The Reality: A Moot Point?While the rhetoric is strong, the threat of a ban may be largely symbolic. As the RockstarINTEL report notes, Rockstar Games and its parent company, Take-Two Interactive, halted all sales in Russia following the invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Currently, Russian gamers cannot purchase Rockstar titles physically or digitally directly from the publisher. Unless geopolitical circumstances change significantly before the game's release, GTA VI will likely not be officially sold in Russia anyway. Consequently, Ivanov’s demand for a "censored" version or a ban essentially targets a product that is already unavailable in the region's legal market. Rockstar's History of Regional ChangesIt is worth noting that Rockstar has historically adapted its games to comply with local laws. For instance, gambling features in GTA Online are disabled in various countries, and specific content was modified for the Japanese release of GTA V. However, given the current suspension of business in Russia, it is unlikely the studio would invest resources into creating a specific, censored version for a market they have exited. As the release date draws closer, it remains to be seen if these moral objections will evolve into formal legislation, or if they will remain merely political posturing against a game that—officially, at least—won’t be there to play. View full article

Harbour Masters, the team behind such PC ports as Ship of Harkinian (Ocarina of Time), 2ship2harkinian (Majora's Mask), Spaghetti Kart (Mario Kart 64), and Starship (Star Fox 64), have today released a new project: Ghostship. A PC port of Super Mario 64, Ghostship currently promises to offer a simple install experience akin to their previous projects, as well as high refresh rate gameplay, a modern configuration UI, a debug menu, level select, and texture pack support. With the project still in its early stages, there's still more yet to come. The team also plan to add both custom model support and a randomizer to the title. Those interested can download it from the project's GitHub page, with updates shared both there and via the team's Discord server. As with their previous releases, you will need a ROM file to acquire the game's assets from. Placing this in the same folder as the app, this process is automatic and about as seamless as it can be. Ghostship Download Harbour Masters Discord View full article

The latest week in GTA Online has arrived, bringing a high-stakes new mode to Los Santos. From January 15th through January 21st, 2026, players can break into luxury homes in the new "Mansion Raid" mode, enjoy massive quadruple rewards on Business Battles, and take advantage of deep discounts on Nightclub properties. Here is everything you need to know about this week’s update. New Mode: Mansion Raid Rockstar Games has introduced a brand-new Adversary Mode titled Mansion Raid. This multi-stage mission challenges teams of 4 to 8 players to infiltrate opposing mansions and steal from the vault. Bonus: Winning your first match grants a $200,000 bonus (delivered within 72 hours). Rewards: The mode is paying out 2x GTA$ and RP all week long. Bonuses & Rewards If you are looking to grind for cash this week, focus on your Nightclub and Business Battles. 4x GTA$, RP, and Nightclub Goods on Business Battles. 2x GTA$ and RP on Nightclub Daily Income. 2x GTA$ and RP on G's Cache. 2x GTA$ and RP on the Community Race Series. Weekly Challenge: Complete one Business Battle to earn a bonus GTA$100,000. Vehicle Rotations Showrooms & Test RidesPodium Vehicle: Spin the Lucky Wheel for a chance to win the Declasse Impaler LX (valued at roughly $1.46M). Prize Ride: Place Top 2 in LS Car Meet Series races for 4 days in a row to win the Grotti Itali GTO. Luxury Autos Showroom: Grotti GT750 & Übermacht Sentinel XS24. Premium Deluxe Motorsport (Simeon’s): Canis Kalahari, Dewbauchee Rapid GT, Dundreary Landstalker XL, LCC Avarus, and Vapid Blade. Test Track: Grotti Carbonizzare, Grotti GT500, and Grotti Stinger. Premium Test Ride (PS5/Xbox Series/PC): Annis Euros X32. Salvage Yard Robberies The Cargo Ship Robbery: Pegassi Zorrusso The Duggan Robbery: Mammoth Patriot Mil-Spec The McTony Robbery: Albany Cavalcade XL Discounts This is the perfect week to get into the nightlife business or upgrade your fleet. Properties: 40% Off: Nightclub Properties (including upgrades and modifications). Vehicles (30% Off): Rhino Tank Albany Cavalcade XL Declasse Vigero ZX Obey Omnis e-GT Vapid Dominator FX Albany Hermes Cheval Taipan Karin Everon Dashound Gun Van Inventory Check the Gun Van for discounts on weaponry, including 50% off the Railgun and a free Pistol .50 for GTA+ members. Other notable stock includes the Stun Gun, Battle Rifle, and Combat MG. Stay tuned for next week's update, and good luck with the Mansion Raids! View full article

Update 2.0 to Super Bruh Bros - changed the title screen and Made the last 2 levels better and substantially easier. Added more color changes. This is not for beginners. Baby Bruh version coming soon BRUH…. Nerdalert lost his VCR and is on the hunt looking for the culprit who took it. Venture through 7 worlds of New mechanics, custom music, and objects not normally seen in smb3. Wall Jump, Regrab/float, Upthrow, and other things like a PAUSE MENU with restart and return to map! Nerd used code that OrangeExpo made available on github from Orb Bros. And Code from Grumpy Mario Bros by NEB Simmons. Two of the best smb3 kaizo hacks. Nerdalert learned assembly (ASM) for this project and worked on this hack by self for almost a year. Self taught how to make custom music by manually changing every hex code number to correlate with different notes and instruments. The Goat, Wilsonpenn, helped with any questions had about Assembly as stumbled way through it. The hope was to make a fun and approachable hack for the game that love, and deserves more love - SMB3. If Orb Bros, Grumpy Bros, and Goth/Fraud Bros 2 had a baby , THIS would be it. Super_Bruh_Bros_v2.0.zip

Old Man Link and The Minish V1.2 The “Legend of Zelda The Hunters Song” tells a story that hopes to resonate with video game players both old and new. Old man Link, his adventures long behind him, is awoken by an old friend. The Minish have a request. Yet even in his winter years, Link yearns for yet another adventure. But why? The Picori/Minish, play a role similar to that of Yuletide advisory spirits (á la Christmas Carrol). They’ll be guiding Link to reflect within, as he ventures forward. This is a short story centered romhack. It remodels certain sections of the overworld and the first three dungeons of the game. There are several enemy and NPC sprite changes. There is no sword to use as you are a hunter. The “Legend of Zelda The Hunters Song” was started on December 2023 and was completed December 2024. This is it’s second version.This re-release Romhack of Zelda 3, A Link To The Past(SNES), makes some changes to V1.0. Most notable changes are in the difficulty and slight changes in the dialogue. The Romhack was created by Alfonso DeLaVega with the help and guidance of the Zscream community. Join their discord for projects of your own. HuntersSongV1.2.zip

In a landmark shift for the Grand Theft Auto and Red Dead Redemption modding communities, Rockstar Games—through its subsidiary Cfx.re—has officially launched the Cfx Marketplace. This new platform serves as a curated digital storefront where creators can sell their custom assets and scripts directly to server owners and fans. This move signals a major evolution in Rockstar’s relationship with the modding community, transitioning from a stance of cautious tolerance to active integration and monetization. What is the Cfx Marketplace?The Cfx Marketplace is described as the "Official Rockstar Modding UGC Marketplace for RedM & FiveM." It is designed to be a centralized hub where server owners can purchase high-quality, vetted content to enhance their roleplay servers. According to the announcement, the marketplace features a wide range of user-generated content (UGC), including: Vehicles and Characters: Custom models to diversify gameplay. Maps and Props: New environments and objects for world-building. Scripts: Code that introduces new mechanics and features to servers. By purchasing directly through this platform, server owners are promised a streamlined installation process and the security of buying from an official source. Launch Lineup and "Curated" CreatorsTo ensure quality control, Cfx.re has adopted a "gradual rollout" strategy, launching with a select group of established creators. This invite-only approach highlights Rockstar’s intent to keep the marketplace professional and high-quality from day one. Initial Launch Partners Include: Razed Mods: Known for the stunning NaturalVision graphical overhauls. London Studios: A prominent name in script development. The Ambitioneers, DirkScripts, Loaf Scripts, and rcore, among others. Coming Soon: The platform has already teased future partnerships with heavyweights in the roleplay scene, including NoPixel, the team behind the most famous GTA RP server in the world, as well as LB Phone and Wasabi Scripts. Why This MattersFor years, the modding scene for GTA V and RDR 2 has operated in a "grey market" via third-party sites like Tebex or Patreon. By launching an official marketplace, Rockstar is standardizing this economy. For Creators: It offers a legitimate, sanctioned revenue stream and protection for their intellectual property within the ecosystem. For Server Owners: It simplifies the process of finding compatible, high-quality assets without risking server stability or navigating shady websites. For Rockstar: It cements their control over the ecosystem surrounding their games, likely taking a commission on sales similar to other UGC models like Roblox or Minecraft Marketplace. How to Get InvolvedThe marketplace is currently live, though content creation is limited to the approved partners. However, Cfx.re has opened a registration portal for other modders to express interest in joining the program as they expand. As the lines between official game development and community creation continue to blur, the Cfx Marketplace represents the new standard for the future of Grand Theft Auto and Red Dead Redemption online. View full article

22cans, the Peter Molyneux-led studio, has revealed the launch date of the Early Access version of its upcoming game, Masters of Albion. It is a "God game" genre that blends strategy, simulation, town management, and real-time defense. A new trailer accompanied the announcement: “Masters of Albion is the culmination of my life’s work, a game that owes so much to titles like Dungeon Keeper, Black & White, and Fable,"Peter Molyneux said in a press release."It’s a totally unique game that we hope will delight players, a game that brings God Games into the modern gaming landscape and puts the genre firmly back on the map.” Features of Masters of Albion include: Masters of Albion releases in Early Access via Steam on April 22nd at 6pm BST. It is available to wishlist on Steam. View full article

Mega Man Wily Wars - Mega Hack has been updated to 2.0 status. The couple of game breaking bugs in the weapon refill patch have been worked out. Also an optional updated Weapon Master patch is included that works on retro-bit and genesis mini versions and some of the bugs have been worked out. A special thanx to Zeikar for his help in troubleshooting and a shoutout to MottZilla, Ar8temis008, ElwinBran, JackelZXA, Josephine Lithius and Woodfrog for without their work, none of this would be possible! Enjoy!! Mega Man - The Wily Wars (Mega Hack).zip

Nintendo 64 decompilation projects have gained a lot of traction, and with tools like N64 Recomp available to the public, the process of creating a PC port and binary executable for any given Nintendo 64 decompilation project became easier thanks to it. While some games have proper PC ports yet to be made from scratch, other have seen the implementation of the Recompilation tool in order to be able to compile and create a running executable of the decompiled N64 game working in their computers, and the latest one to get a recompilation is the N64 exclusive RPG title, Quest 64. The recompilation project for Quest 64 by Rainchus is in very early stages, currently at v0.1, but the overall game is now playable as a PC port, with some new features added in, but still with some of those features being in alpha stages at the moment, with those alpha features being worked on and ironed out in the meanwhile, and surely more features will come down the line once the initial features are properly implemented. Here's some of the features that the Quest 64 Recomp has at the moment of writing: Borrows the launcher from Star Fox 64 Recomp, but plays the US version of Quest 64 Interpolation is not perfect, but mostly fine at 60hz (Brian's hair flickers when running) Widescreen is also not perfect but mostly fine Pressing F1 allows for changing a bunch of the settings Those interested in trying out this recompilation of Quest 64, can do so by visiting Rainchus' repository for the project, and compiling the project on their PC. As with each and every decompilation and recompilation project, the user is required to provide their own ROM of the game (Quest 64), in order to be able to extract all of the copyrighted assets from it for the compilation, as none of the repositories include any kind of copyrighted assets. ➡️ "Quest 64" Recompilation repository on GitHub View full article

Back in the 90's, Nintendo and Sony made an agreement to work on a CD-like console, with the prototype for this collaboration being a Super Nintendo with CD capabilities, with said prototype being found some years ago. However, that collaboration between Nintendo and Sony fell through, as Nintendo ended up partnering with Phillips, leaving Sony aside, and eventually, leading to Sony creating their own console, which eventually became the very first Sony PlayStation, and a major rival to Nintendo in the gaming market. Out of that partnership between Nintendo and Phillips, came several Nintendo licensed video games for the exclusive Phillips console at the time, the CD-i, with some of the most well-known characters from Nintendo appearing in the CD-i with games like Hotel Mario, Zelda: Wand of Gamelon and Link: Faces of Evil, with the later two titles focused on the Zelda franchise getting fanmade remasters a few years ago. However, there was still another Zelda title released for the CD-i that completed the Unholy Triforce for the console, with that being Zelda's Adventure, which sadly didn't get a remaster like the other two titles on the CD-i... Until today. Thanks to the efforts of developer JappaWakka, Zelda's Adventure is now getting a fanmade remaster to coexist alongside its unholy brethren, with the remaster now having a demo available for users to enjoy and test on their devices, with the latest demo version being v0.0.6. The remaster includes the following features: Remastered Mode, which includes several Quality of Life features and restored cut content. Classic Mode that plays similar to the original release Smooth 60fps gameplay Subtitles for cutscenes and ingame dialogue Rebindable controls Better looped ambience sound/music Stereo panned sound effects Localization options (currently only English and Dutch are available). Those interested in trying out this remaster for the obscure CD-i title, can do so by visiting JappaWakka's Itch.io website, or by compiling the source code for the game with GameMake Studio LTS 2022 from JappaWakka's GitHub repository. "Zelda's Adventure" Remastered source code on GitHub "Zelda's Adventure" Remastered Demo on Itch.io View full article