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AI Restructures Content Industry, Manga Dramas Become the Hottest Trend of 2026: Market Scale Aims for 20 Billion, Tech Giants Engage in Fierce Competition

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Compiled by: CGGE Editorial Department. Please indicate the source when reprinting. A revolution in the content industry driven by artificial intelligence is accelerating, and the first channel to be ignited is AI manga dramas. According to a deep-dive report released by Zheshang Securities on February 23rd, approximately 60,900 manga dramas were launched on the Douyin[…..] […]

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Microsoft Xbox Appoints New CEO: Asha Sharma Takes the Helm, Vows “No Tolerance for Bad AI”

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 Microsoft’s gaming business has recently undergone a major leadership shakeup. Phil Spencer, the legendary leader of Xbox, has officially announced his retirement, concluding a remarkable 38-year career at Microsoft, including 12 years at the helm of its gaming division. Succeeding Spencer as CEO of Microsoft Gaming is Asha Sharma, who previously served as President of[…..] […]

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AI Manga Drama “Fate Delta” Takes Spring Festival by Storm: 200 Million Views in 29 Hours, 3-Person Team Creates Hit in 5 Days

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The AI manga drama sector has witnessed a phenomenal dark horse at the start of 2026. “Fate Delta: Dominating the World with Skill” (hereinafter referred to as “Fate Delta”), a fantasy competitive AI manga drama produced by Hangzhou Lingman Kuaichuang Technology Co., Ltd., has seen its viewership skyrocket since its Spring Festival release: 100 million[…..] […]

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Netflix Exits Bidding War for Warner Bros. Discovery, Paving the Way for Paramount – A Hollywood-Shaping Mega-Deal Concludes

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*Paramount Increases Offer to $31 Per Share; Netflix Declines to Match After Evaluation, Ending a Months-Long Contest* LOS ANGELES – February 27, 2026 – Streaming giant Netflix announced today that it will not raise its offer for Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD), clearing the way for Paramount Global and its backer, Skydance Media, to secure a decisive[…..] […]

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KRAFTON Strengthens AI Strategy with Appointment of Kangwook Lee as Inaugural Chief AI Officer

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Deepening AI R&D to Elevate Gameplay, Empower Development Teams, and Explore Future Growth On Feb 23, KRAFTON, Inc., a leading South Korean game company, announced the appointment of Kangwook Lee as its inaugural Chief AI Officer (CAIO), a newly created position overseeing the company’s global AI research and development as well as its long-term strategic[…..] […]

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Ubisoft Admits Strategic Misstep: Too Many Projects Launched Post-Pandemic, Six Games Cancelled

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In a recent exclusive interview with Variety magazine, Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot candidly acknowledged that the company miscalculated market demand following the pandemic, leading to the initiation of too many projects. As anticipated demand failed to fully materialize, Ubisoft was compelled to cancel multiple titles and launch a comprehensive strategic restructuring. “We predicted that the[…..] […]

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Animated Film “Eight Immortals!” Set for Summer 2026 Release, Reimagining a Classic Legend from a Fresh Perspective

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Just ahead of the Spring Festival, the highly anticipated mythological comedy animated film “Eight Immortals!” released its “A Little Gesture” Spring Festival blessing trailer along with its “Fooling Heaven” teaser poster, officially announcing a nationwide release scheduled for Summer 2026. Drawing inspiration from the beloved folktale of the Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea, the film[…..] […]

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‘Press Start’ Games Grant unleashes a wave of new games studios across Germany

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‘Press Start’ Games Grant unleashes a wave of new games studios across Germany All ‘Press Start’ grant holders establish their own companies The 132 grant recipients founded 75 new games development studios in Germany 100 per cent founding rate underscores the great success of ‘Press Start’ as a specific funding instrument for companies in the[…..] […]

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Six One Indie’s Acclaimed Showcase Returns on May 21st

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The annual zero-barriers indie showcase returns with it’s eighth premiere to kick off the summer season. The Six One Indie Showcase returns this summer with its eighth premiere presentation, celebrating the best and brightest voices in independent games. Set to premiere on May 21st, 2026. The 2026 edition follows the success of the May and[…..] […]

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ICGJ 2026 RETURNS TO NEW YORK CITY: LEADING INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON GAME JAMS AND HACKATHONS ISSUES CALL FOR PAPERS

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Interdisciplinary Conference to Convene at Pace University, August 21–22, 2026 Submission Deadline: May 29, 2026 After a one-year hiatus, the International Conference on Game Jams, Hackathons and Game Creation Events (ICGJ) today announced its return for 2026, issuing an official Call for Papers for the seventh annual gathering. The conference will take place August 21–22[…..] […]

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