DIY Retro Filters: A Beginner's Guide to Making VHS-Style Mods for Modern Games

Learn how to build VHS-style game mods with Reshade, LUTs, shaders, and practical performance tips.

Alex Mercer2026-05-30 · 20 min read

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How VHS Aesthetics and Visual Filters Are Reinventing Immersion — Lessons from the Cyberpunk 2077 Mod Scene

design

Remake Design Checklist: What a Modern Ocarina of Time Needs — From Controls to Quest Structure

dev-analysis

If Monolith Soft Helps Reboot Zelda: What Open-World Expertise Could Mean for an Ocarina of Time Remake

Could Monolith Soft reshape an Ocarina of Time remake? A deep dive into open-world design, traversal, and dungeon preservation.

AAvery Collins

community

When Fans Demand a Remake: What Atlus' Persona Response Reveals About Nostalgia, Branding, and Community Management

guides

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Crimson Desert's FSR 2.2 Boost: How Upscaling and Frame Generation Reinvigorate Replayability

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Never Miss a Drop: How Disney Dreamlight Valley's Star Path Fixes FOMO and What Other Live Services Can Steal

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game-recommendations

From Ice Rinks to Controllers: Best Hockey Video Games to Ride Out the Frozen Four Hype

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dev-tools

What Frame Rate Transparency Means for Developers: Optimizing for the Steam Data Era

MMarcus Ellison

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What Esports Teams Can Learn From the Frozen Four: Teamwork, Momentum, and Clutch Performance

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Pips and Dominoes: What The New York Times Pips Puzzle Reveals About Game Mechanics Designers Should Steal

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Portable Monitor Masterclass: The Best Second Screens for Handheld and Laptop Gamers on a Budget

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MMO

When Raids Surprise: How Secret Phases and Live-Event Bugs Fuel MMO Lore and Community Hysteria

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Protecting Your Prototype: Practical Steps Devs Can Take Against AI Scraping and Idea Theft

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Indie Dev

Why Indie Devs Are Going Quiet: Lucas Pope and the New Era of Secrecy

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How Disney+ Could Change Asian Esports Production Values — And What Western Leagues Can Learn

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Mastering Wordle: Transferable Strategies Every Competitive Gamer Can Use

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The Psychology of Chill: Why Cozy Games from Bundles Help You Unwind (and How Streamers Can Tap Into It)

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Cozy, Cheap, and Curated: How to Pick the Perfect Wholesome Game Night from Fanatical’s Bundle

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Skip the Price Tag: When to Buy a High-End Gaming PC and When to Opt for Alternatives

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Ports, Preservation, and Mods: How Zelda’s PC Showcase Proves Community Content Is the Secret Weapon

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You Don’t Need a Desktop Behemoth: Building a Sleek, Affordable Gaming Setup in 2026

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Best Budget Monitors for Competitive Gaming: Why a $100 24" 1080p 144Hz G-Sync Is a Game-Changer

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Game Design

From Kiriko to Wuyang: A Designer’s Guide to Preserving Character DNA During Redesigns

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tech

From Cinematic to In-Game: The Pipeline Challenges That Cause Character Model Discrepancies

EEthan Mercer

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Taboo in Gaming: How 'I Want Your Sex' Challenges Norms Like Never Before

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Indie Games

Independent Voices: The Impact of Iconic Figures like Robert Redford on Game Design

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UFC Meets Gaming: How To Stream Major Events In 2026

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Futsal on the Digital Pitch: How Greenland's Spirit Inspires Indie Game Developers

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Artistic Vision and Performance: What Renée Fleming's Absence Means for Game Audio

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The Rise of Women in Gaming: How Recent Trends Mirror WSL's Impact on Female Athletes

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Art Meets Politics: How Game Developers Can Reflect Social Issues Through Narrative

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Character Design

Warding Off Conflict: How to Choose Game Outfits That Reflect Your Style and Values

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The Balance of AI: How Comic-Con's Ban on AI Art Influences Video Game Marketing

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