Grand Theft Auto 3 was one of the more important games of its time, launching Rockstar into the halls of the Big Name Studios, and turning open world sandbox games into a serious thing. The problem, though, is that it was a prototype, living on the edge of a technological revolution. Now, the modding community is trying their hand at rebuilding GTA 3 in a brand new engine. Check out the videos in the article. Destructoid has the story.
This sort of grand modding project is a thing of beauty, and showcases just what people can do when they put their minds, and time, to it. It also showcases the power of modding to change and adapt games over time. The more games that come with support for modding, the better off our little hobby will be for it.