Several members of the Cyberpunk 2077 modding community have been hired by CD Projekt Red to work on a number of projects related to the game.

As announced in an update on the Cyberpunk 2077 Modding Community Discord Server (and shared on Reddit), modder Hambalkó Bence (who goes by the online alias Traderain) said that they would be joining CD Projekt Red alongside fellow modders Blumster, Nightmarea, and rfuzzo. The modders are set to team up with CDPR under Yigsoft, a development company run by Traderain and Nightmarea.

In the update, Bence spoke further about their new role at CDPR. “We will be working on various projects related to the Cyberpunk 2077 backend and the game’s modding support,” the update said. “We are really excited for this and we really hope we can help to bring Cyberpunk 2077 to the next level."

Since its launch in 2020, Cyberpunk 2077 has undergone a number of changes. The game experienced a turbulent launch on consoles, which came about due to a number of technical issues for PS4 and Xbox One. Following apologies from CDPR after launch, the game was temporarily removed from the PlayStation Store for a period of time, and refunds were issued across a number of platforms.

Since then, a number of patches to Cyberpunk 2077 have been carried out and CDPR said in June that it was finally 'quite satisfied' with the game's stability and performance. With patches for the game continuing to roll out and new features being created by the modding community, it will be interesting to see what impact the new additions from Yigsoft make to Cyberpunk 2077 over the coming months.

If you'd like to know more about the game then make sure to check out our review of Cyberpunk 2077. You can also check out the details on the first cosmetics DLC, and the game's new director.

Jared Moore is a freelance writer for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter.

The Rocketeer will blast onto Disney+ in a new exclusive film titled, The Return of the Rocketeer.

Deadline reports that Disney will revive the 1991 classic film with the help of producers Jessica and David Oyelowo, the latter of whom may also potentially star in the project as well. Oyelowo is best known for playing Martin Luther King Jr. in 2014’s Selma.

The Return of the Rocketeer will be a reboot for the hero where he will be a retired Tuskegee airman that ends up becoming the titular hero.

Ed Ricourt will write the new Rocketeer movie having previously written hits like Now You See Me, as well as on shows like Netflix’s Jessica Jones and Raising Dion.

The 1991 original Rocketeer movie was directed by Captain America: The First Avenger helmer Joe Johnston and was based on a graphic novel about a young pilot who becomes a masked hero that flies around in a jetpack.

Despite underperforming at the box office, The Rocketeer has built itself a cult following thanks to its old-fashioned storytelling style and classic influences. No wonder Marvel tapped Johnston to direct the first Captain America movie, a similarly old-fashioned superhero story

Check out IGN’s Rocketeer review where we praise its throwback style and sensibilities.

Matt T.M. Kim is IGN's News Editor. You can reach him @lawoftd.

The Rocketeer will blast onto Disney+ in a new exclusive film titled, The Return of the Rocketeer.

Deadline reports that Disney will revive the 1991 classic film with the help of producers Jessica and David Oyelowo, the latter of whom may also potentially star in the project as well. Oyelowo is best known for playing Martin Luther King Jr. in 2014’s Selma.

The Return of the Rocketeer will be a reboot for the hero where he will be a retired Tuskegee airman that ends up becoming the titular hero.

Ed Ricourt will write the new Rocketeer movie having previously written hits like Now You See Me, as well as on shows like Netflix’s Jessica Jones and Raising Dion.

The 1991 original Rocketeer movie was directed by Captain America: The First Avenger helmer Joe Johnston and was based on a graphic novel about a young pilot who becomes a masked hero that flies around in a jetpack.

Despite underperforming at the box office, The Rocketeer has built itself a cult following thanks to its old-fashioned storytelling style and classic influences. No wonder Marvel tapped Johnston to direct the first Captain America movie, a similarly old-fashioned superhero story

Check out IGN’s Rocketeer review where we praise its throwback style and sensibilities.

Matt T.M. Kim is IGN's News Editor. You can reach him @lawoftd.

Peacock has revealed the 10 series regulars for its upcoming Vampire Academy show. It also revealed new details about the series based on the young adult novels of the same name written by Richelle Mead.

Vampire Academy is centered on exactly what the name implies, an academy for fledgling vampires, and it will be filled with romance, friendship, death, sex, scandal, drama, and more.

"St. Vladimir's Academy isn't just any boarding school — It's a hidden place where vampire royals are educated and half-human teens train to protect them from the savage 'Strigoi' vampires who would like to see them destroyed," Peacock's description for the series reads. "In a world of privilege and glamour, two young women's friendship transcends their strikingly different classes as they prepare to complete their education and enter royal vampire society."

The description continues and says Vampire Academy combines the "elegance of aristocratic romance" with the "supernatural thrills" found in the vampire genre.

Alongside these new Vampire Academy details, Peacock also revealed 10 of the series regulars:

• Sisi Stringer (Mortal Kombat) has been cast to play Rose Hathaway, a vampire-human hybrid known as a Dhampir, who is fiery, outspoken, the strongest fighter in her class, and always ready to jump into action.

• Daniela Nieves (Sex Appeal, Five Points) will play Lissa Dragomir, a Royal Moroi vampire who is the heir apparent to Princess Vasilisa Dragomire and a carefree, kind-hearted, princess uninterested in the politics of her family's royal court.

• Kieron Moore (Masters of the Air, Sex Education) has been cast to play Dimitri Belikov, the model of a Dhampir guardian who is lethal, disciplined, discreet, and committed to his role as a bodyguard to the ruling Moroi vampires.

• Andre Dae Kim (Degrassi, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds) will play Christian Ozera, a Royal Moroi vampire who is intelligent, thoughtful, and a pariah of the academy as a result of his parent's unforgivable societal sins.

• J. August Richards (Angel, Generation) has been cast to play Victor Dashkov, a noble Moroi vampire with a heart of gold who is a well-regarded advisor, loyalist, and political strategist to the Moroi dignitaries.

• Anita-Joy Uwajeh (West End's Cyrano de Bergerac, King Lear) will play Tatiana Vogel, a Moroi vampire and political underdog plotting to slowly take the royal court by storm.
• Mia McKenna-Bruce (West End's Billy Elliot The Musical, The Dumping Ground) has been cast to play Mia Karp, a St. Vladimir's Academy student who is witty, cutting, ruthless, and someone who's not a member of royalty with big plans to eventually become someone in the royal court.

• Rhian Blundell (Torchwood: Believe, Doctor Who: The Dread of Night) will play Meredith, a smart Dhampir who's described as a keen observer, excellent strategist, and valuable asset.

• Jonetta Kaiser (Tales, Breakwater) has been cast to play Sonya Karp, a quiet, careful, and odd Moroi vampire who sits on the fringe of society void of any royal blood.

• Andrew Liner (Grown-ish) will play Mason Ashford, a charming, loyal, and popular guardian-in-training who is Rose's main competition to become the best guardian out there.

Peacock also revealed that Julie Plec, the director of The Vampire Diaries, The Originals, and Legacies, will serve as the showrunner for the first season of Vampire Academy, and she'll write and direct some episodes too. Marguerite MacIntyre will executive produce the series alongside Plec, Emily Cummins, Don Murphy, Susan Montford, Deepak Nayar, and Jillian DeFrehn.

Other directors include Billie Woodruff, Luis Prieto, Jesse Warn, Erica Dunton, and Geoff Shotz. A release date for Vampire Academy has not yet been revealed.

Wesley LeBlanc is a freelance news writer and guide maker for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @LeBlancWes.

Peacock has revealed the 10 series regulars for its upcoming Vampire Academy show. It also revealed new details about the series based on the young adult novels of the same name written by Richelle Mead.

Vampire Academy is centered on exactly what the name implies, an academy for fledgling vampires, and it will be filled with romance, friendship, death, sex, scandal, drama, and more.

"St. Vladimir's Academy isn't just any boarding school — It's a hidden place where vampire royals are educated and half-human teens train to protect them from the savage 'Strigoi' vampires who would like to see them destroyed," Peacock's description for the series reads. "In a world of privilege and glamour, two young women's friendship transcends their strikingly different classes as they prepare to complete their education and enter royal vampire society."

The description continues and says Vampire Academy combines the "elegance of aristocratic romance" with the "supernatural thrills" found in the vampire genre.

Alongside these new Vampire Academy details, Peacock also revealed 10 of the series regulars:

• Sisi Stringer (Mortal Kombat) has been cast to play Rose Hathaway, a vampire-human hybrid known as a Dhampir, who is fiery, outspoken, the strongest fighter in her class, and always ready to jump into action.

• Daniela Nieves (Sex Appeal, Five Points) will play Lissa Dragomir, a Royal Moroi vampire who is the heir apparent to Princess Vasilisa Dragomire and a carefree, kind-hearted, princess uninterested in the politics of her family's royal court.

• Kieron Moore (Masters of the Air, Sex Education) has been cast to play Dimitri Belikov, the model of a Dhampir guardian who is lethal, disciplined, discreet, and committed to his role as a bodyguard to the ruling Moroi vampires.

• Andre Dae Kim (Degrassi, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds) will play Christian Ozera, a Royal Moroi vampire who is intelligent, thoughtful, and a pariah of the academy as a result of his parent's unforgivable societal sins.

• J. August Richards (Angel, Generation) has been cast to play Victor Dashkov, a noble Moroi vampire with a heart of gold who is a well-regarded advisor, loyalist, and political strategist to the Moroi dignitaries.

• Anita-Joy Uwajeh (West End's Cyrano de Bergerac, King Lear) will play Tatiana Vogel, a Moroi vampire and political underdog plotting to slowly take the royal court by storm.
• Mia McKenna-Bruce (West End's Billy Elliot The Musical, The Dumping Ground) has been cast to play Mia Karp, a St. Vladimir's Academy student who is witty, cutting, ruthless, and someone who's not a member of royalty with big plans to eventually become someone in the royal court.

• Rhian Blundell (Torchwood: Believe, Doctor Who: The Dread of Night) will play Meredith, a smart Dhampir who's described as a keen observer, excellent strategist, and valuable asset.

• Jonetta Kaiser (Tales, Breakwater) has been cast to play Sonya Karp, a quiet, careful, and odd Moroi vampire who sits on the fringe of society void of any royal blood.

• Andrew Liner (Grown-ish) will play Mason Ashford, a charming, loyal, and popular guardian-in-training who is Rose's main competition to become the best guardian out there.

Peacock also revealed that Julie Plec, the director of The Vampire Diaries, The Originals, and Legacies, will serve as the showrunner for the first season of Vampire Academy, and she'll write and direct some episodes too. Marguerite MacIntyre will executive produce the series alongside Plec, Emily Cummins, Don Murphy, Susan Montford, Deepak Nayar, and Jillian DeFrehn.

Other directors include Billie Woodruff, Luis Prieto, Jesse Warn, Erica Dunton, and Geoff Shotz. A release date for Vampire Academy has not yet been revealed.

Wesley LeBlanc is a freelance news writer and guide maker for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @LeBlancWes.

Bridget Regan has been cast to play Poison Ivy in CW's Batwoman TV series.

The Hollywood Reporter announced that the Jane the Virgin actress will be acting as a Poison Ivy set on vengeance against Batwoman and the larger Bat-family. Regan will appear in the third season of CW's Batwoman, which will be the continuation of Javicia Leslie under the cowl of the titular character.

The CW describes Regan's Poison Ivy, or rather her Pamela Isley, as a former botany student at Gotham University who is a "passionate, brilliant scientist with a mind for changing the world for the better," according to THR. Isley is experimented on by a colleague and injected with various plant toxins as part of the tests.

Any Batman fan knows the rest of this story: things go wrong with those toxins and Isley becomes one of Batman's greatest foes, Poison Ivy.

"With a formidable power coursing through her veins, Pamela used her powers to do what she thought was right...even if Batman and those closest to her disagreed with her dangerous methods," the CW's description reads. "Now, effectively wiped off the board for years, Batwoman and the Bat Team must prepare themselves for Poison Ivy to return with a vengeance."

Jane the Virgin and MCU fans will likely recognize Regan. She played Rose in Jane the Virgin for five seasons and she was the very first Black Widow chronologically in the MCU, where she played Dottie in Marvel's Agent Carter series. She can also be seen in 2020's Paradise Lost, 2017's Devil's Gate, and TNT's The Last Ship series, too.

Regan's Poison Ivy will debut in the third season of Batwoman, which begins October 13.

While waiting for that, read about how Gotham's Renee Montoya actor will reprise the role for Batwoman and then check out Camrus Johnson as Batwing for the show. Check out our thoughts on Javicia Leslie's Ryan Wilder in IGN's Batwoman Season 2 premiere review after that.

Wesley LeBlanc is a freelance news writer and guide maker for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @LeBlancWes.

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Bridget Regan has been cast to play Poison Ivy in CW's Batwoman TV series.

The Hollywood Reporter announced that the Jane the Virgin actress will be acting as a Poison Ivy set on vengeance against Batwoman and the larger Bat-family. Regan will appear in the third season of CW's Batwoman, which will be the continuation of Javicia Leslie under the cowl of the titular character.

The CW describes Regan's Poison Ivy, or rather her Pamela Isley, as a former botany student at Gotham University who is a "passionate, brilliant scientist with a mind for changing the world for the better," according to THR. Isley is experimented on by a colleague and injected with various plant toxins as part of the tests.

Any Batman fan knows the rest of this story: things go wrong with those toxins and Isley becomes one of Batman's greatest foes, Poison Ivy.

"With a formidable power coursing through her veins, Pamela used her powers to do what she thought was right...even if Batman and those closest to her disagreed with her dangerous methods," the CW's description reads. "Now, effectively wiped off the board for years, Batwoman and the Bat Team must prepare themselves for Poison Ivy to return with a vengeance."

Jane the Virgin and MCU fans will likely recognize Regan. She played Rose in Jane the Virgin for five seasons and she was the very first Black Widow chronologically in the MCU, where she played Dottie in Marvel's Agent Carter series. She can also be seen in 2020's Paradise Lost, 2017's Devil's Gate, and TNT's The Last Ship series, too.

Regan's Poison Ivy will debut in the third season of Batwoman, which begins October 13.

While waiting for that, read about how Gotham's Renee Montoya actor will reprise the role for Batwoman and then check out Camrus Johnson as Batwing for the show. Check out our thoughts on Javicia Leslie's Ryan Wilder in IGN's Batwoman Season 2 premiere review after that.

Wesley LeBlanc is a freelance news writer and guide maker for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @LeBlancWes.

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As concerns about crunch culture remain at the forefront of the games industry, Naughty Dog's leaders are speaking out about what they're doing to assess working conditions at their own company.

Known for franchises like Uncharted, The Last of Us, Crash Bandicoot, and Jak & Daxter, Naughty Dog has been a prominent force in the AAA development scene for the two decades. However, ahead of one of 2020's biggest releases, The Last of Us Part II, reports began to emerge about instances of crunch culture within Naughty Dog's ranks. After the game was delayed, developers anonymously said the delay led to sustained crunch rather than more breathing room.

Naughty Dog co-presidents Evan Wells and Neil Druckmann spoke to Game Informer about how the studio is working to move forward and make changes after last year's reports of crunch.

Druckmann says Naughty Dog is assessing ways the studio can improve, including evaluating the well-being of Naughty Dog employees by looking at how many hours employees are working and how much stress they're feeling, among other factors.

"Everybody has a different definition of what crunch means," Druckmann said. "We find that there is no one solution that fits everybody. Everybody has a unique situation we might need to address."

Game Informer also asked Wells and Druckmann about unionization. Wells said he hasn't put a lot of thought into it, and doesn't know if it would be a solution to crunch. Druckmann says the studio has tried to implement anti-crunch solutions in the past, but a one-size-fits-all solution doesn't always lead to results.

"... we’ve said, 'Okay, no working past this hour,' or, 'It’s mandatory that no one can work on Sunday,' and they’re always a lot of corner cases of someone saying, 'Well, I couldn’t work on Friday because I had to be with my kids. It’s actually more convenient for me to come in on Sunday.' When you try to have a silver bullet, like one solution, you’re always leaving someone behind. That’s why we feel like we need multiple solutions. We have to approach this from multiple angles."

Wells also spoke on the topic of strict work limits, saying, "If we had some sort of restriction where when the clock strikes 40 hours the servers shut down and you can’t work anymore, that would frustrate people to no end. There are people who really want to put in that extra polish on their own volition, and they would feel handcuffed."

The interview has drawn criticism in some corners, with one games media member calling Wells and Druckmann's responses "wishy-washy," and others saying Naughty Dog missed an opportunity to make themselves look decent. However, Naughty Dog environmental artist Anthony Vaccaro pushed back against these assertions, calling the effort to address crunch at Naughty Dog "dramatic."

It remains to be seen how Naughty Dog will adjust to the reports of crunch among its employees. Crunch remains a common problem in video game development. Red Dead Redemption 2 creator Rockstar and Cyberpunk 2077 developer CD Projekt Red have also come under fire for unhealthy work environments.

However, Insomniac, another studio under Sony's first-party umbrella, reportedly managed to ship Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart "completely crunch free." Multiple Ratchet and Clank developers posted on Twitter saying they experienced a healthier work-life balance than could be found at many other big-budget studios.

Logan Plant is a freelance writer for IGN. You can find him on Twitter @LoganJPlant.

As concerns about crunch culture remain at the forefront of the games industry, Naughty Dog's leaders are speaking out about what they're doing to assess working conditions at their own company.

Known for franchises like Uncharted, The Last of Us, Crash Bandicoot, and Jak & Daxter, Naughty Dog has been a prominent force in the AAA development scene for the two decades. However, ahead of one of 2020's biggest releases, The Last of Us Part II, reports began to emerge about instances of crunch culture within Naughty Dog's ranks. After the game was delayed, developers anonymously said the delay led to sustained crunch rather than more breathing room.

Naughty Dog co-presidents Evan Wells and Neil Druckmann spoke to Game Informer about how the studio is working to move forward and make changes after last year's reports of crunch.

Druckmann says Naughty Dog is assessing ways the studio can improve, including evaluating the well-being of Naughty Dog employees by looking at how many hours employees are working and how much stress they're feeling, among other factors.

"Everybody has a different definition of what crunch means," Druckmann said. "We find that there is no one solution that fits everybody. Everybody has a unique situation we might need to address."

Game Informer also asked Wells and Druckmann about unionization. Wells said he hasn't put a lot of thought into it, and doesn't know if it would be a solution to crunch. Druckmann says the studio has tried to implement anti-crunch solutions in the past, but a one-size-fits-all solution doesn't always lead to results.

"... we’ve said, 'Okay, no working past this hour,' or, 'It’s mandatory that no one can work on Sunday,' and they’re always a lot of corner cases of someone saying, 'Well, I couldn’t work on Friday because I had to be with my kids. It’s actually more convenient for me to come in on Sunday.' When you try to have a silver bullet, like one solution, you’re always leaving someone behind. That’s why we feel like we need multiple solutions. We have to approach this from multiple angles."

Wells also spoke on the topic of strict work limits, saying, "If we had some sort of restriction where when the clock strikes 40 hours the servers shut down and you can’t work anymore, that would frustrate people to no end. There are people who really want to put in that extra polish on their own volition, and they would feel handcuffed."

The interview has drawn criticism in some corners, with one games media member calling Wells and Druckmann's responses "wishy-washy," and others saying Naughty Dog missed an opportunity to make themselves look decent. However, Naughty Dog environmental artist Anthony Vaccaro pushed back against these assertions, calling the effort to address crunch at Naughty Dog "dramatic."

It remains to be seen how Naughty Dog will adjust to the reports of crunch among its employees. Crunch remains a common problem in video game development. Red Dead Redemption 2 creator Rockstar and Cyberpunk 2077 developer CD Projekt Red have also come under fire for unhealthy work environments.

However, Insomniac, another studio under Sony's first-party umbrella, reportedly managed to ship Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart "completely crunch free." Multiple Ratchet and Clank developers posted on Twitter saying they experienced a healthier work-life balance than could be found at many other big-budget studios.

Logan Plant is a freelance writer for IGN. You can find him on Twitter @LoganJPlant.

Goodboy Galaxy, an upcoming game for Game Boy Advance, Switch, and PC, has smashed its Kickstarter goal. Yes — you read that right — it's 2021, and a brand new game is coming to the 20-year-old GBA.

With about a month to go, Goodboy Galaxy has blazed past its initial goal of $25,000, and raised over $100,000 with the support of more than 1,500 backers. The game has also met all of its stretch goals, which include a physical Switch release, co-op missions on Switch and PC, a GBA-exclusive chapter, and more.

Goodboy Galaxy is an upcoming 2D exploration-based platformer. The developers describe it as, "kind of like Cave Story, or a cuter Metroid." It stars a dog astronaut named Maxwell (the titular "Goodboy"), as he explores the galaxy. The game was created by two friends who have a deep love for the Game Boy Advance.

The game isn't projected to launch until 2023, but the launch plans include a physical GBA version with the game cartridge, box, and manual that will fit right in with your Game Boy Advance collection.

Right now, there's a demo available that you can download, or try directly from your web browser. To avoid spoilers, the content in the demo will not be a part of the main game. You can check out the demo and all of the backer tiers on the official Goodboy Galaxy Kickstarter page.

In addition to this Kickstarter project, the GBA era is experiencing a renaissance of sorts. WarioWare, which got its start on GBA, has a new Switch entry coming out in September with WarioWare: Get It Together. And, tactics fans can look forward to the remake of Advance Wars 1+2, which is coming to Switch this December.

For more, check out IGN's list of the best Game Boy Advance games of all time.

Logan Plant is a freelance writer for IGN. You can find him on Twitter @LoganJPlant.