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While Xbox 360 and PS3 users have worked themselves into a veritable tizzy over downloadable content, PC users have been accustomed to having the lifeline of their favorite games extended far past their in-the-box values since the days of Doom - and even before that. What's more, we're used to downloading new levels, weapons, characters, and new episodes absolutely free of charge.

Big Download understands that a five-hour game can be extended by hundreds of hours via total conversions, brand new monsters, and weapons you've always wanted to see in your favorite title. In the spirit of extending a title's longevity beyond mere out-of-the-box expectations, MODmonday celebrates the best modifications for games new and old. Half-Life, Half-Life 2, StarCraft, Diablo II, Doom and more will all be represented here, ensuring a wide spread of mods available across every possible genre of PC gaming.

This week's MODmonday modification is Garry's Mod, a full-featured construction set able to modify any Source engine-based game.

Following hot on the heels of the new Team Fortress 2 patch, Valve has released a new version of the excellent Source SDK. There's not much to the update in terms of quantity, but it makes up for it in quality. Map-makers can now make maps under the Payload type, and they no longer lose any custom settings in Hammer when restarting the SDK. Look for a slew of Payload maps soon!