Why do I love Forza Horizon 5? Let me count the ways. From its gorgeous, varied map, to its Top Gear-influenced racing sensibilities, it's a genuinely fantastic experience. I've got a dirty little ...

Nintendo’s war against modders and ROM distributors has seen some brutal takedowns over the years, dishing out extraordinary punishments against those who make it possible for people to pirate ...

Nintendo has just won another major battle in its longstanding war against piracy. Earlier this summer, a US federal court ruled in favor of Nintendo in a lawsuit against Ryan Daly and the Modded ...

The Nintendo Switch can be modded to access a whole new plethora of features. Modding a Nintendo Switch can be a little bit tricky, not to mention risky, and like everything, it has its merits and ...

What if you could unlock the full potential of your Xbox 360 without cracking it open or risking permanent damage? For years, console modding was a hobby reserved for the tech-savvy and fearless, ...

Geeks love to get a little more power out of their hardware by digging deep in its guts, either literally or with software. A little gentle overclocking is usually safe, and in fact it’s expected to a ...

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Facepalm: Besides offering a substantial hardware upgrade and exciting new features, the Switch 2 is also shaping up to be a decidedly anti-modding platform. The new console includes robust ...

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In context: GOG got its start providing a modern distribution channel for classic PC games. Now, the service owned by CD Projekt Red is aiming higher, expanding into new markets with additional ...

TL;DR: Nintendo's updated user agreement allows it to permanently disable Nintendo Switch 2 consoles if modding or hacking is detected, reflecting a strict crackdown ahead of the June 5 launch. The ...

Nintendo just updated it’s user agreement and privacy policy, and while almost no one reads those things, this is important: violating the policy could result in Nintendo permanently bricking the ...