As we enter 2026, the virtual reality (VR) industry, once a subject of hype followed by a period of quiet, is quietly gathering an unprecedented powerful synergy. Three key signals—policy, capital, and product—are being released simultaneously, all pointing to the same conclusion: the VR industry is transitioning from a technology exploration “laboratory phase” towards an[…..] […]
Global streaming giant Netflix held a content showcase in Tokyo today, revealing its 2026 Japan content strategy and detailed lineup. In Japan, the world’s third-largest entertainment market, Netflix is further cementing its position as a core global platform for anime content through a significant expansion of production scale and deepened collaborations with top animation studios.[…..] […]
Enjoy exclusive reveals from some of the hottest indies, a packed Steam event, and cool in-person exhibitions. We are celebrating all things indie gaming with the return of the Secret Sauce Showcase! This July, offbrand games and Open Sauce join forces to highlight upcoming indie games across a digital showcase, a Steam sale, and a[…..] […]
Core Summary: Industry data reveals that California, USA, has become the epicenter of the current global gaming industry adjustment cycle. From 2022 to 2025, job cuts in California’s gaming sector accounted for nearly half of the global total, reflecting a structural reshaping and a shift in growth momentum within traditional high-cost core regions. I. Deep Focus:[…..] […]
U&I Entertainment will publish a special physical Deluxe Edition of the roguelike action game BlazBlue Entropy Effect X for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch on 20 February 2026. If you’d like to be considered, register your interest here: https://forms.gle/2HTSfQoXSmGXh5776 The Deluxe Edition content includes: The physical Deluxe Edition features all the content in-disc/in-cartridge: BlazBlue Entropy[…..] […]
On January 28, 2024, the acclaimed original domestic wuxia animated IP “A Road to the Sword” officially released the first teaser trailer for its eponymous single-player game. The series’ second season boasts a remarkable score of 9.3 on Douban, reflecting its high-quality storytelling and production. The game project is being developed by the original animation[…..] […]
Tokyo/Los Angeles, [Date of Release] – Streaming giant Netflix announced today a new strategic partnership with top Japanese anime production studio MAPPA Co., Ltd. According to the agreement, the two parties will jointly develop original anime projects with a global perspective, encompassing full-process collaboration from story development to merchandise. Additionally, Netflix will serve as the exclusive global streaming[…..] […]
Jagex sets out a bold new roadmap for RuneScape in 2026 – including its largest expansion ever – alongside a separate community-centred, integrity roadmap, including the modernisation of core systems, and a much-anticipated player avatar refresh. Jagex, creator of the iconic RuneScape franchise, has announced the start of a new and ambitious era for the[…..] […]
The streets of New Rise City are officially open. Indonesian indie studios SeblaccSoft and YSY Softworks have launched Bail Force: Cyberpunk Bounty Hunters, a high-octane action roguelite where enemies learn from every move, on PC via Steam. Built as a fast, high-pressure action roguelite, Bail Force: Cyberpunk Bounty Hunters challenges players to survive a city[…..] […]
Following last week’s announcement of canceling six games, closing two studios, and adjusting staffing across multiple locations, Ubisoft is further advancing its cost-reduction plan. According to IGN, the company recently proposed a new round of layoffs targeting its Paris headquarters, aiming to cut approximately 200 positions through France’s unique “Rupture Conventionnelle Collective” (RCC) process. This[…..] […]
