Summary:
The gaming community has been abuzz with controversy surrounding modder Trainwiz and his Thomas the Tank Engine mods for popular games like Skyrim, Fallout 4, and now Morrowind. Trainwiz’s latest mod, “Really Useful Cliffracers,” replaces the menacing cliff racers in Morrowind with the beloved children’s character, Thomas the Tank Engine. However, Trainwiz hinted at facing legal threats from toy company Mattel, known for owning the rights to Thomas the Tank Engine.
Developer Konrad Tomaszkiewicz, famous for his work on The Witcher 3, recently shared his thoughts on AI-generated games, stating that they lack “soul” and should be used to assist developers rather than replace them. This sparked a debate within the gaming community about the role of AI in game development.
Meanwhile, CD Projekt RED announced that The Witcher 4 won’t be making an appearance at The Game Awards in 2025, disappointing fans who were eagerly anticipating new trailers or gameplay footage.
Public and player reactions have been mixed, with some praising Trainwiz’s creativity and defiance against corporate pressure, while others express concern about the legal implications of using copyrighted material in mods. The gaming community is divided on the use of AI in game development, with some agreeing with Tomaszkiewicz’s sentiments and others seeing the potential benefits of AI-generated content.
Hashtags: #ThomasTheTankEngine #ModdingCommunity #AIForGood #NexSouk #EthicalAI
References:
– The Witcher 3 Director Says AI-Made Games Don’t “Have Soul” – [https://www.thegamer.com/the-witcher-3-director-says-ai-games-no-soul/]
– Skyrim’s Thomas The Tank Engine Mod Creator Says Legal Threats Don’t Scare Him – [https://www.thegamer.com/skyrim-thomas-the-tank-engine-mod-mattel/]
– Modder Adds Thomas The Tank Engine To Morrowind, Hints At Legal Threats From Mattel – [https://www.gamespot.com/articles/modder-adds-thomas-the-tank-engine-to-morrowind-hints-at-legal-threats-from-mattel/1100-6536523/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f]
– The Witcher 4 Skips Game Awards for 2025, No New Trailer – [https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2025/11/the-witcher-4-skips-game-awards-for-2025-no-new-trailer]
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