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Cyberpunk 2077’s police got a makeover thanks to Pac‑Man — CDPR explains how it tuned the officers
Inspiration can come from many unexpected places. Recently, a specialist from CD Projekt RED spoke at the Game Industry Conference. Senior AI programmer Maciej Czelmer explained how they redesigned the police behavior in Cyberpunk 2077. It turned out Pac-Man played a part. At CDPR they studied the ghosts in that game and adapted a similar...
James Wan to Release Eighth ‘Paranormal Activity’ Installment
In an exciting development for horror cinema the visionary filmmaker James Wan has officially announced the upcoming release of the eighth installment in the legendary Paranormal Activity franchise. Wan who has established himself as a modern master of the genre through his work on The Conjuring and Insidious is set to bring his creative influence...
Star Wars Reveals Its 2026 LEGO Sets — But One Big Thing Is Missing
Image: Lucasfilm The newly revealed Lego Star Wars lineup for 2026 leans heavily into The Mandalorian and Grogu, which isn’t surprising given the film’s profile. Still, that focus highlights a conspicuous omission: Diego Luna’s Cassian Andor and his world are largely absent from the recent wave of licensed sets. In a year when Andor earned...
National Council of Film Critics Names Best Film of 2025
The National Council of Film Critics has officially revealed its annual list of the best films of the year with the acclaimed project taking the top spot as the number one achievement in global cinema. This remarkable recognition highlights the exceptional creative vision and the profound impact of the winning film which has resonated powerfully...
How to Add Custom Assets
Hello, Mayors! We’re excited to announce full support for custom assets in the Editor. This developer diary will guide you through creating your own buildings and props for Cities: Skylines II, and share practical tips to streamline the process. Our aim was to make asset creation more intuitive while giving you the tools to produce...
Hotfix 11.1 — Release Notes
Greetings, everyone, Below is the changelog for Hotfix 11.1. Gameplay and Balancing Tweaks Heavy Bolt Rifle Raised base damage by 13% for all scoped variants to bring them in line with the earlier Heavy Bolt Rifle adjustments. Heroic Heavy Bolt Pistol Fixed an issue that affected hip-fire accuracy, restoring intended performance. Sanctified Wrath Reliquary Increased...
Armie Hammer May Play a Spy in a Russian Film
In a series of rumors that have sparked intense debate across the international film community talented actor Armie Hammer is reportedly in talks to portray a high ranking spy in an upcoming Russian cinematic project. Following a period of significant professional controversy Hammer is looking to explore new artistic territories by joining a project that...
Scarlett Johansson Set to Appear in New ‘Batman’
The global pop culture community is currently reacting to new reports indicating that the immensely talented actress Scarlett Johansson is in advanced negotiations to join the cast of Matt Reeves highly anticipated sequel to The Batman. Following her monumental success in the Marvel Cinematic Universe Johansson is set to bring a new level of star...
Asset Modifications Patch
Greetings, Mayors! We’re pleased to introduce the first public iteration of Asset Mods support for Cities: Skylines II. This update delivers a beta version of the Editor that enables creation and sharing of asset mods. To support the new asset workflow the base game and every DLC must receive a small compatibility update — you’ll...
Post Malone to Headline Bud Light Super Bowl Concert: ‘There Will Be New Music by Then’
Post Malone to Headline Bud Light’s Super Bowl Weekend Concert in San Francisco By Billboard Staff Post Malone smiles on the field before an NFL game at MetLife Stadium on Sept. 26, 2024. Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images Post Malone is set to return to Super Bowl weekend as the headliner for Bud Light’s concert series. The...
NCNS: Patch 1.17.2
Commanders, Our Allied Headquarters has implemented a suite of changes we previously outlined in the recent Studio Gold Updates and as a follow-up to NCNS Patch 1.17.1.1. The work spans balance adjustments, gameplay improvements, stability and bug fixes, and a variety of interface and AI refinements. We continue to read your bug reports after the...
VK Play Adds Steam Integration
We aim to provide users with an exceptionally convenient environment where all their games are always within reach. VK Play has introduced a feature that merges Steam and VK Play libraries into a single launcher. Once you link your Steam account, games from both platforms appear together in a unified library. You can browse, install,...
Someone Actually Escaped from Tarkov, Rumors of New Cyberpunk 2077 Content — Highlights for December 3
A brief roundup of the most notable developments in the global entertainment industry over the past day. The first player to obtain the “best” ending in Escape from Tarkov has been revealed — Nikita Buyanov announced an in-game reward and the introduction of snowfall in Tarkov. OLED panels excel for gaming, but how do they...
Titan Quest 2 Adds Multiplayer — Update Brings New Mastery, Relics and Amulets
Multiplayer is now fully integrated into the game. The Titan Quest 2 team has released a substantial update for the ARPG, introducing new content and a range of improvements. Multiplayer has been overhauled and merged into the main game along with existing characters: This means you no longer need to keep separate characters or run...
GTA Online PlayStation Blog Game of the Year Awards 2025: With GTA Online but Without GTA 64
Официальный блог PlayStation приглашает выбрать лучшие видеоигры 2025 года в 19 номинациях до 9 декабря, 09:59 по киевскому времени. Уникальная особенность этого, лишённого торжественности и статуэток, голосования в том, что в номинации «Самая ожидаемая игра ближайших лет» нельзя выдвигать один и тот же тайтл дважды. Поэтому в списках претендентов отсутствует GTA 6, завоевавшая этот титул...
PlayStation Blog Game of the Year Awards 2025: GTA OnlineBut No GTA 6
На официальном блоге PlayStation стартовало голосование за лучшие видеоигры 2025 года. Отдать свой голос можно в 19 номинациях до 09:59 (киевское время) 9 декабря. Особенность этой более строгой премии — отсутствие красочных церемоний и статуэток, а также уникальное правило: за звание «Самая ожидаемая игра следующих лет» нельзя проголосовать за одну и ту же игру дважды....
Cyberpunk 2077’s police got a makeover thanks to Pac‑Man — CDPR explains how it tuned the officers
Inspiration can come from many unexpected places. Recently, a specialist from CD Projekt RED spoke at the Game Industry Conference. Senior AI programmer Maciej Czelmer explained how they redesigned the police behavior in Cyberpunk 2077. It turned out Pac-Man played a part. At CDPR they studied the ghosts in that game and adapted a similar...
James Wan to Release Eighth ‘Paranormal Activity’ Installment
In an exciting development for horror cinema the visionary filmmaker James Wan has officially announced the upcoming release of the eighth installment in the legendary Paranormal Activity franchise. Wan who has established himself as a modern master of the genre through his work on The Conjuring and Insidious is set to bring his creative influence...
Star Wars Reveals Its 2026 LEGO Sets — But One Big Thing Is Missing
Image: Lucasfilm The newly revealed Lego Star Wars lineup for 2026 leans heavily into The Mandalorian and Grogu, which isn’t surprising given the film’s profile. Still, that focus highlights a conspicuous omission: Diego Luna’s Cassian Andor and his world are largely absent from the recent wave of licensed sets. In a year when Andor earned...
National Council of Film Critics Names Best Film of 2025
The National Council of Film Critics has officially revealed its annual list of the best films of the year with the acclaimed project taking the top spot as the number one achievement in global cinema. This remarkable recognition highlights the exceptional creative vision and the profound impact of the winning film which has resonated powerfully...
How to Add Custom Assets
Hello, Mayors! We’re excited to announce full support for custom assets in the Editor. This developer diary will guide you through creating your own buildings and props for Cities: Skylines II, and share practical tips to streamline the process. Our aim was to make asset creation more intuitive while giving you the tools to produce...
Hotfix 11.1 — Release Notes
Greetings, everyone, Below is the changelog for Hotfix 11.1. Gameplay and Balancing Tweaks Heavy Bolt Rifle Raised base damage by 13% for all scoped variants to bring them in line with the earlier Heavy Bolt Rifle adjustments. Heroic Heavy Bolt Pistol Fixed an issue that affected hip-fire accuracy, restoring intended performance. Sanctified Wrath Reliquary Increased...
Armie Hammer May Play a Spy in a Russian Film
In a series of rumors that have sparked intense debate across the international film community talented actor Armie Hammer is reportedly in talks to portray a high ranking spy in an upcoming Russian cinematic project. Following a period of significant professional controversy Hammer is looking to explore new artistic territories by joining a project that...
Scarlett Johansson Set to Appear in New ‘Batman’
The global pop culture community is currently reacting to new reports indicating that the immensely talented actress Scarlett Johansson is in advanced negotiations to join the cast of Matt Reeves highly anticipated sequel to The Batman. Following her monumental success in the Marvel Cinematic Universe Johansson is set to bring a new level of star...
Asset Modifications Patch
Greetings, Mayors! We’re pleased to introduce the first public iteration of Asset Mods support for Cities: Skylines II. This update delivers a beta version of the Editor that enables creation and sharing of asset mods. To support the new asset workflow the base game and every DLC must receive a small compatibility update — you’ll...








