News - ModBlog

19 comments by INtense! on Oct 16th, 2006 digg this super bookmark

It is finally here... yep we have just launched our new game development newsletter which you can now join via the right menu on the Mod DB homepage. So what'll this newsletter contain? Well we want you to help us decide that - however we plan on showcasing:

• The latest released mods
• Game development industry news
• Popular content from the mod teams
• Our mod reviews and interviews
• Tutorial tips & tricks
• As well as exclusive insider information and competitions

So if you have been wanting to keep in-touch with the latest news from the game development scene, this is the one and only newsletter for you!

We have also deployed a few enhancements to our new site Addon DB, and have a few cool updates coming soon to our filesystem which will make it even easier for members to get the mods they want. Look out for them!

63 comments by INtense! on Oct 5th, 2006 digg this super bookmark

For three years now, mod teams have had a place to show off and share their work with the world at ModDB.com. But where did the individual map makers, modellers, sound artists and animaters go? They went to specific game sites and never found a real place to pimp their wares. Now... this is all about to change!

Giving gamers the power to customize their games and share their customizations is the idea behind Addon DB. Variety is the 'spice of life' and with games titles losing their creative edge due to the sheer number of sequels and movie adaptations flooding the market, game addons have emerged to fill the void, allowing players the power to customize their game, their way.

Addons can be weird, they can be whacky, they can be anything their creator wants them to be and Addon DB is here to showcase them all.

28 comments by INtense! on Mar 11th, 2006 digg this super bookmark

After three years of playing and making mods, it is time the Mod DB shared some of the wisdom and knowledge we have picked up along the way. Our getting started with mods feature is done and contains input from many game developers including Valve, Ravensoft etc.. It contains the basics right from 'what is a mod' for people who think a modification is something you do to a 1967 Chevy to get it running at top speed. To advanced topics covering how to lead mod team, the people you will require, how to build it, launch it, promote it, sell it, finish it etc etc... It also includes 'how to install and play mods' but chances are if you know how to turn on a PC, well you already have this topic covered.

We have included plenty of tips and tricks, (some obvious, some stupid) but all relevant and ALL important. There is a reason why only 10% of mods make it to release - and that is because mod making is one of the most rewarding and enjoyable experiences you can have, and yet also one of the most underrated and difficult.

There is a hell'of'alot to do, so read on and learn what you are up against when it comes to playing and making mods.

* Mod DB Team

28 comments by INtense! on Mar 11th, 2006 digg this super bookmark

Its has been a while in development, but one of the biggest and best features to hit Mod DB is now here and ready for use.

Ever struggled to setup your own forums, or struggled to build a community for your mod? Well no more will you suffer this pain! Mod DB now has forums available for ALL mod teams - just set them up via your control panel! Once running any of our exisiting 95,000 members will be able to post in your forums, or you can build your own community. It could not be easier.

If you have any feedback, suggestions or features - contact us. Also we are interested in new and existing forum design suggestions. If you are able to provide ideas on how we may customise our forums, send them in and you never know - we may implement your ideas!

15 comments by INtense! on Feb 11th, 2006 digg this super bookmark

We've been hounded by many a person to provide some decent RSS feeds so others can syndicate our mod news, files, features, tutorials etc... A few months later and such feeds are finally available!

For Mod Teams:
You now have a dedicated RSS news feed which can be found in your mods profile. Using this you can make Mod DB your CMS and share this news with others / on your own site easy as pie.

For Site Owners:
We now have game specific news feeds which can be found in all game profiles. Syndicate this news, or any of the feeds listed below. In addition we have a dynamic queryable mod feed. Get information about any mod listed, including screenshots, about etc to display on your site. Let Mod DB do the hard-yakka and you could make something sweet like the BeyondUnreal team have. If you are interested get in touch as we can customise our feeds to suit your application / sites requirements.

For Everyone Else:
Get access to the latest news, files, features, tutorials via any of the links available below! Enjoy mod goodness 24/7.

• Features
• Tutorials
• Downloads
• Mod Updates
• News Headlines

Full details about these RSS feeds can be found on this page. In addition we have a new v3 themed link image. Whack it on your site and support the Mod DB! Oh and we've also just partnered up with another file mirroring company Planet Mirror - make them welcome, download some files.