Category: Events

2026 Taichung International Anime & Manga Expo Unveiled, “Manga & Food Memories” Blends Local Cuisine with ACG Culture, Original Comic Contests Launched

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Free Admission for 2026 Taichung International Anime & Manga Expo! “Manga & Food Memories” Integrates Taichung Local Snacks with Anime, Original Short Comic Competition Open for Submissions Taichung Municipal Cultural Bureau officially announced the 2026 Taichung International Anime & Manga Expo will run from September 17 to 23 at the Taiwan Boulevard Municipal Building, with[…..] […]

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KINGDOM HEARTS IV Scheduled for Late2027 Global Launch

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KINGDOM HEARTS IV Unveiled at D23 2026, Scheduled for Late2027 Global Launch, Pixar’s Coco Revealed as First Disney World Square Enix and Disney showcased highlyanticipated JRPG KINGDOM HEARTS IV during the Disney Entertainment Showcase and “Deep Dive into Kingdom Hearts” panel at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event 2026, confirming its global release window for late 2027Square[…..] […]

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Inaugural Esports Nations Cup Postponed to November 2027 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

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The Esports Foundation announced the postponement of the inaugural Esports Nations Cup (ENC). Originally scheduled for November 2026 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the flagship biennial global nationalteam esports tournament will now take place in November 2027, remaining hosted in Riyadh. The adjustment follows an ongoing regional situation assessment and extensive consultations with key industry stakeholders.[…..] […]

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gamescom dev speaker survey puts AI, smaller teams and leadership at the centre of industry change

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– 100 speakers share their outlook on the industry’s biggest challenges, opportunities and future – – Economic uncertainty remains the leading concern, while discoverability continues to challenge the industry – AI-assisted development may have the greatest impact on the games industry over the next three years, according to the 2026 gamescom dev Speaker Survey. But technology is only one part of the picture. Respondents also identified smaller teams as[…..] […]

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gamescom dev unveils exclusive leadership summit program with Amir Satvat, Luis Villegas and industry executives

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– Executive forum creates space for candid leadership conversations – As games industry leaders continue to navigate market uncertainty, the rapid evolution of AI, and increasingly complex business decisions, gamescom dev will once again host its exclusive leadership summit as part of this year’s conference. Taking place on Monday afternoon, August 24, the forum is[…..] […]

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game – The German Games Industry Association publishes statement with political demands ahead of gamescom 2026

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Ahead of gamescom 2026, which opens on 24 August, game – The German Games Industry Association has published its statement ‘Inspiring a Positive Vision of the Future: Unlocking the Potential of Games‘. In it, the association calls on policymakers, businesses and society to make greater use of the cultural, technological and economic power of video[…..] […]

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The Onion King Invites You to Join His Jubilee as Overcooked! Marks 10 Years of Culinary Chaos and 100 million players. 

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team17 and Ghost Town Games are thrilled to share that the BAFTA winning Overcooked! franchise is celebrating 10 years since its launch on 2nd August 2016. Over a decade, the indie title has welcomed over 100 million players to join in on the culinary chaos. Across digital downloads, subscriptions, and most recently Overcooked! All You Can Eat on Netflix,[…..] […]

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 Studio Ghibli Fest 2026 Kicks Off Nationwide U.S. Theatrical Run, Castle in the Sky Returns for Historic 40th Anniversary Screening

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GKIDS Partners with Fathom Entertainment for Studio Ghibli Fest 2026; Groundbreaking Debut Feature Castle in the Sky Hits Theaters for Its 40th Anniversary, Seven Timeless Anime Classics Screen Across U.S. Leading North American anime distributor GKIDS and theatrical event specialist Fathom Entertainment unveiled a brand-new teaser trailer for Studio Ghibli Fest 2026, the annual nationwide theatrical[…..] […]

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Full Winners List Unveiled for the 53rd Student Academy Awards, Diverse Works Highlight Global Young Filmmaker Voices

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Academy Announces 12 Winning Shorts of the 2026 Student Academy Awards; All Entries Qualify Automatically for the 99th Oscars Short Film Categories LOS ANGELES – August 5, 2026 – The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences officially released the full winner lineup for the 53rd Student Academy Awards (SAA). This year’s competition drew 2,972[…..] […]

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VS Animation! Returns to Montevideo for Ventana Sur 2026;

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Submissions Open for Latin American Animated Feature Films & Series VS Animation!, the flagship animation platform of Ventana Sur, Latin America’s premier audiovisual market, is set to make its comeback to Montevideo, Uruguay, during the 2026 market edition, running from November 30 to December 4, 2026. Co-organized by Marché du Film (Cannes Film Market), ACAU[…..] […]

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