On April 28, 2025, PODO, a Korean webtoon platform jointly established by Korean IT giant Kakao and Tencent, officially announced its shutdown. The closure of PODO and Kakao’s withdrawal from overseas markets reflect the deeper challenges and strategic adjustments currently facing the global webtoon industry. Below is a multi-dimensional analysis of this event: I. Core Reasons Behind PODO’s Shutdown[…..] […]
Join AI LA for the third annual AI on the Lot from May 27-30th in Culver City. AI on the Lot, the largest dedicated gathering of professionals in the AI film space, brings together over 1,000 artists, startup founders, media execs, developers, and film industry professionals to meet each other and learn about the AI[…..] […]
In this episode, host Alexandra Takei, Director at Ruckus Games, sits down with Derek Qiu, Head of Overseas Operations at NetEase, to explore the cross-border distribution journey of Once Human, a supernatural survival game from Starry Studio. They discuss the rapid evolution of China’s gaming market, how Chinese developers like NetEase are increasing their presence[…..] […]
Recently, Sun Yat-sen University held an artificial intelligence development conference, during which the unveiling ceremony of the Artificial Intelligence Research Institute was held and the establishment of 17 research centers was announced. The institute aims to further promote the cross-disciplinary integration of artificial intelligence research across departments and faculties at Sun Yat-sen University, providing strategic[…..] […]
Established in 1981, COMPUTEX TAIPEI (also called COMPUTEX) is the leading global ICT and IoT show with a complete supply chain and ecosystems. Co-organized by the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) and Taipei Computer Association (TCA), COMPUTEX, based upon Taiwan’s complete ICT clusters, covers the whole spectrum of ICT industry, from established brands to[…..] […]
The gaming market is dominated by mobile. Its audience spans across demographics, from younger hardcore FPS players with deep pockets to the women gamers flocking to casual games in record numbers. However, monetizing those games has traditionally been a challenge, until now. With recent regulations forcing app stores to release their death grip on the[…..] […]
As the first quarter of 2025 came to a close, competition in the gaming market has intensified amid a battle for market share. This quarter, several new games have stood out, capturing players’ attention and acclaim. Titles like Love and Deep Space, Shoot the Zombies, and Beyond the World have made a strong impression. Additionally, Tales of Hazelight Studios’ (developer of It[…..] […]
“Shaping the Film Through Mutual Trust”: Interview with BAFTA-Awarded Antonin Niclass (Swiss Focus @ ITFS 2025) Swiss animation artist and director Antonin Niclass is one of the future indie talents to watch. He came to the forefront with the 2021 stop-motion ‘Do Not Feed the Pigeons’, a NFTS film and cardboard story in a coach[…..] […]
25 Years of Chasing the Light – In his keynote, FMX 2025 Program Chair Paul Debevec will trace the evolution of the light stage and explore where this technology might lead next. There will be a number of panels with select industry experts, a lot of them touching on the impact of AI: The Artificial[…..] […]
Recently, 505 Games officially announced that WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers will launch on July 24, arriving on PS5, XSX|S, Steam, and Epic. The game is now open for pre-registration and will be featured at this year’s Summer Game Fest 2025. WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers is a Souls-like action RPG developed with Unreal Engine 5. Set in the turbulent final years of the Ming Dynasty, the story unfolds in[…..] […]
