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Urban Games partners with Paradox Interactive to publish Transport Fever 3
Urban Games has partnered with Paradox Interactive, the company behind titles like Cities: Skylines, Stellaris, and Crusader Kings, to handle publishing duties for its upcoming simulation game, Transport Fever 3.
SimCity 4 Player Hits Population Record After 23 Years of Building Dreams | HappyGamer
A SimCity 4 player has achieved a population record in their city after 23 years of continuous play, showcasing long-term dedication to the city-building genre. This achievement highlights the enduring appeal of games that foster creativity and patient development over time. The story also touches upon the longevity of games like Minecraft and the potential future of live service games in inspiring similar long-term player engagement.
Season 10 Expansion Pass Available Today for Stellaris
Paradox Interactive has released the Season 10 Expansion Pass for Stellaris, featuring new stories and gameplay experiences. The pass includes four upcoming content packs and the Vipra the Vapor Species Portrait Pack, with the first major expansion, Nomads, arriving in Q2 2026. A free 4.3.5 patch with bug fixes also launched today, alongside anniversary celebrations planned for May.
Transport Fever 3 brings modders in early to start the new city builder on the right foundations
Developer Urban Games is involving modders early in the development of Transport Fever 3 through a new 'Curated Mods Program' during its closed beta. This initiative aims to ensure a wide selection of high-quality mods are available at launch, building on the modder-friendly legacy of Transport Fever 2. The program offers dedicated support and early access to modders with a proven track record, with plans to continue supporting creators post-launch.
Steam reviewer logs 30,000 hours in Cities: Skylines, decides it sucks: "BY FAR most frustrating, enraging game of…
A Steam user with nearly 30,000 hours logged in Cities: Skylines posted a highly critical review, describing it as the most frustrating game they have ever played. Despite the game's generally positive reception and its status as a top city builder, this player's extensive playtime has led to significant dissatisfaction.
This 'highly realistic' city-builder could be the first real competition Cities: Skylines has seen in over a…
City Masterplan, a new city-builder developed by 1:1 Studio and published by Paradox Interactive, is emerging as a potential competitor to the Cities: Skylines franchise. The game features realistic visuals and detailed traffic simulation, aiming to improve upon the performance issues that have plagued Cities: Skylines 2. While no release date has been set, it is anticipated to launch no earlier than 2027.
As the Cities: Skylines franchise turns 11, Iceflake Studios celebrates with a special anniversary patch that adds a new encyclopedia and a stadium for 'proper entertainment' to the second game
Iceflake Studios has released a new anniversary patch for Cities: Skylines 2 to celebrate the franchise's 11th year. The update introduces a new Iceflake Arena for entertainment, zoning tools inspired by popular mods, and an in-game encyclopedia. Two new creator packs, Office Evolution and City Stations, are also available.
Two New Creator Packs and Two New Radio Stations Arrive Today for Cities: Skylines II
Paradox Interactive has released two new Creator Packs, 'Office Evolution' and 'City Stations', along with two radio stations for Cities: Skylines II on PC. A free anniversary patch is also available, adding the Iceflake Arena and improving zoning. The new content expands transit options and architectural variety for players.
32 Best Strategy Games To Play Over And Over Again In 2026
This guide highlights 32 of the best strategy games available to play, spanning various subgenres like city-builders, real-time strategy, and turn-based tactics. The list includes both classic titles and modern releases, emphasizing games that require critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Many of the featured games are playable on PC and consoles, offering diverse gameplay experiences.
Become a sentient AI in one of the most laser-focused strategy games I've ever played, Heart of the Machine
Heart of the Machine 1.0 has been released, offering a unique strategy game experience that combines elements from Civilization, Cities: Skylines, and XCOM. Players can embody a sentient AI within the game.
You can play Cities: Skylines for free this weekend, ahead of the launch of its first expansion in 2 years
Paradox Interactive announced new content for the original Cities: Skylines, including the 'Race Day' expansion pack launching March 10. The announcement coincides with a free weekend on Steam and a 90% discount for the base game, which is still considered a premier city-builder despite the issues with its sequel.
Marathon Fontslop & New Pokemon Type | TAG
This article covers several gaming news items, including Bungie's decision to keep the "fontslop" UI in Marathon, potential new monster types and mechanics in Pokémon Winds and Waves, preorder bonuses for Pokémon Pokopia, a progress-losing glitch in Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen, a new expansion for Cities Skylines 1, Nvidia's RTX 5070 topping the Steam Hardware Survey, feedback from Marathon's Server Slam, Capcom removing Enigma DRM from Resident Evil 4 Remake, and a potential tease for a Fallout: New Vegas remaster from Iron Galaxy Studios.
Cities Skylines 1 is getting its first new expansion in two years as resurrection efforts seemingly continue amid sequel's struggles
Paradox Interactive has announced the first new expansion for Cities Skylines 1 in two years, titled Race Day, which will be released on March 10th for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC. This comes as the original developer Colossal Order is no longer attached to the series and amid Cities Skylines 2's ongoing development challenges with new studio Iceflake Studios taking over.
The original Cities: Skylines is getting a new Race Day expansion next week, as Paradox parade the fact the series is turning 11
Paradox Interactive is celebrating the 11th anniversary of Cities: Skylines by releasing a new 'Race Day' expansion for the original game on March 10th. Developed by Tantalus Media, the DLC adds features for creating parades, motor races, cycle races, and marathons. Additionally, Cities: Skylines 2 will receive new creator packs and patches, including the 'Office Evolution' and 'City Stations' packs.
11 years of Cities Skylines – it might not all have been plain sailing, but March sees a host of new content for both games
Paradox Interactive is celebrating the 11th anniversary of Cities: Skylines with a month of new content and updates for both the original game and Cities: Skylines II. The original game receives a free-to-play weekend and the 'Race Day' expansion on March 10, adding motor racing, running, and cycling events. Cities: Skylines II will also receive new creator packs and radio stations in March.
Cities: Skylines celebrates 11 years with lots of new content on the way
Paradox is celebrating 11 years of the Cities: Skylines series with new content and discounts for both the original game and Cities: Skylines II. The original game will receive a free Race Day expansion on March 10th, along with new creator packs and a free patch. Cities: Skylines II is also getting new creator packs, radio stations, and a free update with new buildings and features.
28 Of The Best Cities Skylines Mods In 2026
This guide highlights 28 of the best mods available for the original Cities: Skylines, which remains a popular city-building game despite the issues with its sequel. The mods cover various aspects of gameplay, including traffic management, map expansion, network customization, and visual enhancements, aiming to improve the player experience and overcome some of the game's limitations.
