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Aiming To Rival Hello Kitty: Sony Invests Heavily In Original MascotIP Project

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Aiming To Rival Hello Kitty: Sony Invests Heavily In Original MascotIP Project, StressedOut Bear “Nemu” Emerges As Leading Candidate, Targeting ¥10 Billion Annual Revenue by 2030 Sony Creative Products (SCP), the characterIP management division within Sony Group, has kicked off a largescale originalcharacter incubation initiative. The company intends to build a globallyappealing allage mascot comparable[…..] […]

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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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Talking Tom & Friends: World Launches Global The Smurfs Crossover Update, Two Generational Kids IPs Unite for Creative Sandbox Fun

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Two Iconic Cross-Generational Kids IPs Join Forces! Talking Tom & Friends: World Rolls Out Full The Smurfs Limited-Time Game Update With Mushroom Village & Classic Characters August 4, 2026 — Outfit7, the world-famous digital entertainment creator, announced a landmark major update for Talking Tom & Friends: World, its exclusive sandbox mobile game built specifically for[…..] […]

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Vancouver Rises as Global Mobile Gaming Powerhouse, Backed by Integrated Industrial Advantages

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Long celebrated as a core pillar of North America’s video game ecosystem, Vancouver has cemented its standing as a world-leading hub for mobile game development, built upon decades of accumulated talent reserves, cross-industry creative synergy, collaborative studio culture, government fiscal incentives, and unrivalled livability that draws global creative professionals. As Canada’s Pacific creative gateway, Vancouver[…..] […]

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Epic Fantasy Tactical SRPG Brigandine: Abyss to Launch Worldwide on August 27, 2026, Available on All Major Platforms with Full Chinese Support

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Happinet Corporation officially announces the brand-new title Brigandine: Abyss, a Japanese fantasy turn-based strategy simulation game crafted by an all-star veteran development team. The game will launch globally on August 27, 2026, landing on Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Steam. It fully supports Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, English, German, French and[…..] […]

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Kadokawa Q1 FY2026 Earnings: Anime Segment Sees Higher Revenue Yet Operating Loss

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Mixed Results Across Business Divisions Amid Japan’s “Profitless Boom” Industry Challenge Kadokawa Corporation published its consolidated financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2026 (AprilJune 2026). The group recorded total net sales of 68.252 billion yen, up 5.3% yearonyear. Due to extraordinary loss of 5.374 billion yen from severance payments under its voluntary[…..] […]

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A New Dawn – Miyu Productions Builds a Groundbreaking Bridge Between French and Japanese Animation

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Japan-France Co-Production A New Dawn Redefines Cross-Cultural Animated Collaboration, Merging Japanese 2D Hand-Drawn Art with French Stop-Motion Craft Featured in an official report by France’s National Centre for Cinema and Moving Image (CNC), A New Dawn (French title Une aube nouvelle, Japanese title Hana Rokusho ga Akeru Hi ni) marks a landmark achievement in Franco-Japanese animation co-production.[…..] […]

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YouTube Doubles YPP Monetization Thresholds, Global Creator Industry Faces Structural Strategic Division

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YouTube Raises Entry Barriers for New Creators Twofold, Industry Shifts Toward Premium Content; Independent Animators Bear the Brunt   On August 10, YouTube, owned by Alphabet Inc., unveiled sweeping revisions to its YouTube Partner Program (YPP), announcing it would double core viewership eligibility metrics for all new creators seeking ad revenue sharing, effective February 1,[…..] […]

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MTG unveils new Playamp identity for its Midcore District

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Modern Times Group MTG AB (publ) (“MTG”) is proud to unveil Playamp, the new brand for its Midcore District. The brand reflects the district’s position as a leading ecosystem for scaling in-app purchase (IAP) driven games, with a distinct identity that attracts and supports talent, games and studios. Built on the belief that great games[…..] […]

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