In 2025, a new format called “Manju” (AI-powered comic-style short drama) exploded onto short-video platforms, amassing over 70 billion views for the year. On Douyin alone, more than 60,000 original Manju series were launched. This new hybrid—somewhere between comics and animation—is rapidly rewriting the production logic of video content. Simply put, Manju combines comic-style storyboarding[…..] […]
Jagex’s open-world survival crafting game launches a new region filled with new gameplay, malevolent forces, and a new tier of materials to craft powerful weapons and armour alongside dedicated servers. Jagex: The RuneScape Company has launched Dowdun Reach, the latest free major content update to RuneScape: Dragonwilds. Currently in Steam Early Access, the survival crafting[…..] […]
Indie developer / sixth-generation farmer Henry Driver has announced the release date for his interactive woodland toybox, Treeplanter, and he will personally plant a real tree for every copy sold! The game will launch on PC/MAC via Steam on April 17th! The game is published by Future Friends Games, who previously released cozy hits SUMMERHOUSE,[…..] […]
Belgian indie studio Bolt Blaster Games has announced that the hit co-op bullet heaven roguelite The Spell Brigade will launch its full 1.0 release on Steam and will be spellblasting its way onto PlayStation 5 on April 29. After selling over one million copies during Early Access and earning a “Very Positive” rating across 13,000+[…..] […]
By：Olivier Amrein The highly anticipated BCON Austin event is fast approaching. This community conference for Blender creators and enthusiasts will bring together over 200 attendees from around the world. Whether you’re a seasoned artist, a developer, or just stepping into the world of 3D, BCON Austin offers a unique experience of learning, creating, and connecting.[…..] […]
AI manhua series have carved out a dedicated niche of their own, emerging from the broader micro-drama market. Over the past year, a surge of creative series has emerged, including 2D and 3D AI manhua series, as well as AI-generated live-action-style dramas. This has led to 2025 being dubbed the inaugural boom year for AI[…..] […]
Wedding bells may soon be ringing for Anna and Kristoff in Frozen 3. At the end of Frozen 2, Kristoff proposed to Anna, sparking widespread speculation that their wedding would become a key storyline in the next installment. However, Disney has remained tight-lipped about plot details for the sequel, scheduled for release on November 24, 2027. Now,[…..] […]
The Rising Tide Challenge is a global competitive “trailer jam,” where teams will produce and submit a short, polished game concept trailer. Winning teams are fast-tracked for investment consideration of up to $300,000 USD by Blue Ocean Games and receive cash prizes. Multiple teams from last year’s GGJ + BOG collaboration went on to secure[…..] […]
Become an elite operative very soon! Spy fans, get ready, as InnerspaceVR’s Spymaster is preparing its first mission briefing for you! In the world of counterintelligence, where every second counts, Spymaster will be arriving as an Early Access title for Meta Quest and SteamVR on 7th May, 2026. The world is in danger, and only[…..] […]
One of Europe’s premier animation festivals, Animation Dingle, held its 14th edition from 19–21 March 2026 in the picturesque town of Dingle, Co. Kerry, under the theme “Connected By Stories”. During the event, the Careers & Recruitment Fair took place, sponsored by StoryToys, the multi‑award‑winning developer of interactive and educational digital content for children. Building[…..] […]
