Nintendo Moves to Dismiss Tariff-Driven Switch Price Class Action

On July 21, 2026, Nintendo filed a legal motion with U.S. federal court seeking full dismissal of a consumer class action lawsuit. The dispute stems from Nintendo’s widespread price hikes across its Switch hardware and accessories, triggered by U.S. import tariffs on Chinese-manufactured gaming components. Plaintiffs allege Nintendo stands to double-recover tariff costs — passing[…..] […]

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Unpetrified: Echoes of Nature offers a peaceful journey through nature with a magical twist.

Charming. Colorful. Memorable. The tranquil, beautiful world of Unpetrified: Echoes of Nature welcomes players to embark on a heartfelt adventure. Last fall, the anticipated PC release was received with very positive reviews. The game is coming to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch this fall. Check out the trailer here! Discover the unlikely[…..] […]

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Tencent in Talks to Acquire Top Casual Mobile Studio SuperPlay for Up to $1.5B

Tencent in Talks to Acquire Top Casual Mobile Studio SuperPlay for Up to $1.5B — Blockbuster IP Portfolio & Global Operation Capabilities Stand Out as Core Strategic Assets to Complete Tencent’s Worldwide Gaming Layout Exclusive reporting from Israeli financial media Calcalist reveals that Tencent has entered advanced acquisition negotiations with Playtika, targeting Israeli casual mobile[…..] […]

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Cartoon Forum 2026: Toulouse Reinforces Its Status as the Hub of European Animation, the 37th Premier Industry Gathering Kicks Off in September

From 14 to 17 September 2026, the 37th Cartoon Forum will once again take centre stage at the Pierre Baudis Congress Centre in Toulouse, France. As Europe’s most influential pitching and co-production marketplace for animated television content, this landmark event will host 66 curated animation projects for pitch sessions, with a combined total production budget[…..] […]

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Sword of Convallaria Teases Major Spiral of Destinies Update and 2nd Anniversary Celebration

What’s coming to XD Games’ tactical RPG XD Games has  revealed how they’re marking the second anniversary of their free-to-play tactical RPG Sword of Convallaria and teasing what’s to come in the next major story arc, The Luccian Tundra. Watch the Sword of Convallaria 2nd Anniversary Special Preview below: To celebrate the game’s latest milestone, XD Games[…..] […]

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 ChinaJoy 2026 Concludes in Shanghai, Four Core Highlights Unveil New Industry Trends for Global Digital Entertainment

The 23rd China Digital Entertainment Expo (ChinaJoy) wraps up with AI industrialization, Chinese cultural IP, full-stack hardware innovation and global business cooperation as core highlights, marking a paradigm shift for the gaming industry SHANGHAI, August 3, 2026 — The 23rd China Digital Entertainment Expo and Conference (ChinaJoy 2026) closed its four-day exhibition at Shanghai New[…..] […]

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Unity 7 Unveiled at Unite Seoul, Full Launch Slated for Q1 2027 — Groundbreaking Tech Reshapes Global Game Development & Monetization Landscape

Unity officially unveiled the full roadmap for Unity 7, its next-generation cross-platform creation engine at  Unite Seoul 2026. The platform will enter early beta testing in December 2026, with a full commercial release scheduled for Q1 2027. Built to fit the new industrial paradigm of human-AI collaborative production, Unity 7 delivers five transformative core pillars:[…..] […]

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AN ADVENTURE WRITTEN IN THE STARS! HEROES OF HAMMERWATCH II: CELESTIAL RUINS LAUNCHED NOW

The first expansion for the roguelite ARPG has arrived, bringing with it a new class, five deadly new bosses, a survival mission set among the Celestial Ruins, and more. Team17 has released the debut expansion to roguelite action-RPG, Heroes of Hammerwatch II. Available on Steam now, Heroes of Hammerwatch II: Celestial Ruins sees players valiantly take[…..] […]

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Chinese Animation Embarks on Multimodal Globalization, Oriental Aesthetics & AI Tech Power Chinese Culture’s Global Journey

Chinese animation IP global expansion has entered a transformative new era, shifting from short-term “traffic-driven single-title licensing” to a full-value, multimodal global development strategy. Leveraging unique oriental mythology and fantasy narratives, empowered by AIGC, digital life and cutting-edge digital technologies, Chinese animation has become a core medium for showcasing Chinese aesthetics and elevating China’s global[…..] […]

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Sensor Tower Releases H1 2026 Global Mobile Game Publisher Revenue Ranking; 3 Chinese Firms Secure Top 10 Spots & Account for Nearly Half of Total Top-Tier Revenue

Market research firm Sensor Tower unveiled its H1 2026 Global Mobile Game Publisher Revenue Report. The statistics only count in-app purchase revenue after platform cuts from App Store and Google Play, excluding domestic Android channel revenue and advertising income. The top 10 publishers generated a combined total revenue of nearly $16 billion. Notably, **Tencent, Century[…..] […]

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