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Xbox has always been on the ball when it comes to aesthetically pleasing controller variations so there’s no surprise that the trend has been continued with the latest addition in the long line of pads — the Fire Vapor Special Edition wireless Xbox controller.
As alluded to by its name, this one has orange hues throughout, with different shades complementing each other to complete the look. It’s not just a single-color faceplate either, it boasts wispy smoke-like effects to again harken back to its title.
The Fire is the fourth addition to the already established Vapor line consisting of the Stormcloud Vapor, Dream Vapor, and Nocturnal Vapor, all sharing the same common smoky theme. All together, these look like a really impressive line up of controllers and if you’re getting some old-school four-player, local multiplayer going, you’ll be battling out pre-match for your pick of the bunch.

If you’re looking for other bells and whistles though, the Fire Vapor has none. It looks fantastic, but it has no additional benefits over a standard Xbox wireless controller. Players do receive a free Dynamic Background for their Xbox device after connecting it.

As for where you can purchase the Fire Vapor, it is only available via the official Microsoft Store at the time of writing. This could change later down the line if it becomes incredibly popular, since the three other Vapor controllers have already made a jump to other storefronts, although it definitely isn’t a certainty.
It will also set you back $69.99 which is slightly more expensive that than of the basic model, but in all honesty, isn’t too much of a difference considering the fancy design. Yes, you aren’t getting any other features such as interchangeable analogue sticks like the Elite 2, however controllers of its ilk are listed at a much higher price point.
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If you’ve ever wondered what it would be like to own a vehicle from the Halo universe, if you cough up the cash required for Elon Musk’s Cybertruck, you’ll be able to at least be able to create something that looks like it would fit right in.
This has been made possible through a Razorback-themed wrap from SS Customs. A California based high-end custom automotive shop specializing in modding vehicles with specialized graphics, paint jobs, and more.
The Razorback Cyberwrap completely transforms the matte gray of the low polygon-looking vehicle into the classic army green of the in-game car, coupled with 3D-esque accents for vents and other indentations to make it as accurate as possible.

If owning a car fit for Master Chief has piqued your interest, the wrap will set you back $2,700. While this may seem expensive on the face of it, the Cybertruck itself does cost over $80,000 so adding another couple of thousand onto that figure to make it the coolest one on the road shouldn’t really be an issue. Sadly, the Spartan helmet featured in the showcase video isn’t included – you’ll have to pick that up from elsewhere to complete the full look.

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While a simple wrap doesn’t transform it into a fully-fledged Razorback, there have only been a few examples of feats like this being done in real life. The Warthog has been the go-to and has required some serious mechanic skills, transforming the likes of the Hummer H1, the donor vehicle for some of the experiments, into the famous turreted automobile.
As for any other gaming-themed Cybertruck wraps SS Customs has planned, there is no official word right now. However, with fans of other franchises such as Mass Effect already asking for a Mako makeover, I’m sure the company will capitalize on this sooner rather than later.
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The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, which launched in 2015, is approaching its 9-year anniversary this month, and fans can celebrate by modding the game into oblivion with official tools from CD Projekt RED.
The aptly named REDkit mod editor was first announced for Wild Hunt in November 2023, but was given only a loose 2024 release date. However, we now know the release date – May 21, 2024 – and will be available via the Steam, GOG, and Epic Games Store platforms.

Mark your calendars — The Witcher 3 REDkit, an extensive mod editor based on the game’s engine, releases on May 21st, 2024!
It will be available for free for everyone who owns The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt on PC.
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What’s more, you won’t have to pay a penny for it. Yes, that’s right, a complete set of mod tools directly from the developers is completely free, allowing anyone with a PC powerful enough to get their creative juices flowing on one of the best games of all time. Sadly, console owners will be missing out on this but that is to be expected due to the complexity of the tools and the amount of inputs needed to tweak them.
In terms of what you’ll actually be able to do with REDkit, essentially, you can go completely wild (pun very much intended) as it houses the “same powerful tools as the CD Projekt RED developers”. This means you’re able to craft “new quests, items, weapons, and characters” as well as develop “animations, entire storylines, and new territories” that weren’t in the original experience.

For those of you who are experienced with mod tools, you’ll be able to craft some seriously impressive stuff. I expect that fans of both the original game and the franchise as a whole will be granted additional content that will be close to the polished gameplay of CD Projekt RED. I’ll leave this up to more talented people than myself but I am excited to see what those diving head first into the toolset can cook up.
With The Witcher 4 still a ways out, the additional content that comes out of REDkit will have to tide monster-slaying fans over. But, since Wild Hunt got a next-gen graphical update back in December 2022, at least it looks pretty enough to sit well on today’s tech for now.
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