2026 Gaming App Insights: Adjust Report Signals Shift to Precision & Retention

Executive Summary The global mobile gaming industry has entered a new era. No longer focused solely on scale and rapid user acquisition, the market is now defined by precision, retention, and longterm user value. This briefing synthesizes findings from multiple leading reports, with a special focus on Adjust’s 2026 Gaming App Insights Report (released April 20, 2026),[…..] […]

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German Games PR Veteran Marchsreiter Communications Announces Closure

Marchsreiter Communications, one of Germany’s longest-standing PR agencies specializing in the games industry, has ceased operations. Founder and CEO Dieter Marchsreiter announced the decision on LinkedIn, marking yet another case of an established games communications agency falling victim – albeit indirectly – to the ongoing crisis in the games sector. The Munich-based agency, known for[…..] […]

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Ukraine’s Animation Industry Rises Against All Odds: International Cooperation Accelerates, Local Policies Strengthen, Building a New European Animation Power

Against the backdrop of a rapidly reshaping global film and cultural industry, Ukrainian animation is breaking through challenges and rising at an accelerated pace through determined international engagement, strong domestic creativity, and comprehensive policy support. From a proactive presence at the Berlin International Film Festival, to major funding from European film funds, to deep cultural[…..] […]

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EA CEO: 85% of QA Work Is Now AI-Driven – But We Have More QA Staff Than Ever

Speaking at the newly launched iicon gaming summit in Las Vegas, EA CEO Andrew Wilson made notable remarks on the relationship between artificial intelligence and employment. He made it clear that at EA, AI is currently playing a role of “augmenting” rather than “displacing” human workers. During a conversation with Fox Business Network’s Liz Claman,[…..] […]

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Bailian × “The Outcast” Dream Collaboration! Youthful Gameplay Brings New Vitality to Offline Consumption

Source: State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission (SASAC)* To further showcase the dynamic practices at the grassroots frontline of Shanghai’s state-owned enterprises, and to highlight their experience and achievements in driving industrial development, optimizing business models, improving management efficiency, and realizing technological innovation, “Shanghai State-owned Assets” has specially planned and launched the “Frontline Focus” column.[…..] […]

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More companies, fewer employees – Germany’s games industry is recovering only slowly

More companies, fewer employees: Germany’s games industry is recovering only slowly      Following last year’s decline, the number of games companies in Germany is growing again, albeit modestly      Employee numbers have fallen once again      ‘Amid the global wave of market consolidation, Germany is holding up better than many other countries – thanks in particular to the[…..] […]

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MiHoYo’s Global President Steps Down, New Successor to Reshape Its Future Gaming Layout

On April 30, 2026, miHoYo officially confirmed that Jin Wenyi, President of Global Business, has resigned due to personal career planning and will officially leave the company at the end of May. Her overall responsibilities will be fully taken over by Wang Yuyang (Seven), marking a pivotal personnel reshuffle and strategic transition for miHoYo’s global[…..] […]

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Apple Announces Major Leadership Change: Tim Cook to Step Down as CEO in September, John Ternus to Take Over and Lead a New Technology Cycle

April 20, 2026 – Apple Inc. has officially announced a major shakeup in its leadership: current CEO Tim Cook will step down this September and assume the role of Executive Chairman. John Ternus, currently Senior Vice President of Hardware Engineering, will take over as CEO. This marks Apple’s first core leadership transition in nearly 15[…..] […]

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Party Meets Cozy Chaos – Totopia Reveals Upcoming Beta in Showcase Debut

Join the Mic Check Playtest on Steam starting May 7 and jump into a world where cute Atomon companions, chaotic party games, and cozy life sims collide. JNG Studio just announced their new title, Totopia, at the ID@Xbox Showcase! Totopia is a F2P cross-platform social party game that blends the cute charms of cozy life[…..] […]

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Anthropic joins the Blender Development Fund as Corporate Patron

Notice: The membership has been shifted to a singular donation towards the project. More details in the related blogpost. Blender Foundation announces that Anthropic is joining the Blender Development Fund as Corporate Patron. This support will be dedicated towards Blender core development, to maintain and continuously improve foundational features like the Blender Python API, which[…..] […]

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