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Ubisoft Shuts Down Halifax Studio, “Assassin’s Creed Rebellion” Goes into Deep Freeze

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Ubisoft recently announced the closure of its mobile game-specialized studio in Halifax, Canada. This means that its last remaining mobile-first Assassin’s Creed game, Assassin’s Creed Rebellion, will cease to receive any further updates or operational support. According to reports from gamesindustry.biz and VGC, 71 employees at Ubisoft Halifax are facing job losses. The reports also confirm that development and live[…..] […]

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New Global Benchmark for AI “Model Speed”! MiniMax’s HKEx Listing Ignites Capital Markets, Ushering in a Moment of Value Reassessment for AI China Concepts

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On January 9, 2026, Shanghai Xiyu Technology (MiniMax), renowned as one of Shanghai’s “Big Dipper” stars in artificial intelligence, successfully listed on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong (Stock Code: 0100.HK). This four-year-old General Artificial Intelligence (AGI) unicorn, with its rocket-like speed to market and stunning performance, instantly became the focus of global[…..] […]

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China’s 2025 Animated Film Box Office Breaks 25 Billion Yuan, Capturing Nearly Half the Market, Led by Domestic IPs and Technology

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With the release of annual box office data, China’s animated film industry delivered a historic report card in 2025. According to preliminary statistics from the China Film Administration, the total national box office for 2025 reached 51.832 billion yuan. Within this, animated films achieved a dominant box office exceeding 25 billion yuan, with their market[…..] […]

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Steam Workshop Integration Launched for Emperor of the Fading Suns Enhanced!

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Mod the Known Worlds like never before with 20% off during the Steam Winter Sale Holistic Design, Inc. is proud to announce that Steam Workshop integration is available now for Emperor of the Fading Suns Enhanced, bringing one of the community’s most requested features to the legendary 4X strategy classic. To celebrate the launch, Emperor[…..] […]

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Tokyo Anime Award Festival 2026 Global Submission Opens: Gathering Global Creativity, Building the Future of Animation Together

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March is the season for animation. Alongside the Tokyo International Anime Fair (AnimeJapan), the Tokyo Anime Award Festival (TAAF) is set to be another international animation event, grandly taking place from March 13 to 16, 2026 in Ikebukuro, Tokyo. The festival is organized by the Association of Japanese Animations and the TAAF Executive Committee, co-hosted[…..] […]

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Chinese Animation Industry Accelerates into a New Era: 2026 Set for Over 100 Releases, with Sequels and New Series Building a Phenomenal Matrix

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As 2026 begins, China’s animation industry has reached a milestone of explosive growth. According to industry platform statistics, more than 20 new IP animations are expected to premiere throughout the year, while sequels to eight national-level hits, including “God Slayer,” “Fog Hill of Five Elements,” and “The Outcast,” are set to return in a concentrated[…..] […]

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Shanghai’s Xuhui District Deep Analysis: How Did It Build a New High Ground for China’s Gaming Industry?

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With the successful conclusion of the 2025 China Game Industry Annual Conference at the West Bund International Convention and Exhibition Center in Shanghai’s Xuhui Binjiang, the host district, Xuhui, has once again become the focus of national attention in the gaming industry. Data shows that in 2024, the gaming industry revenue in Xuhui District exceeded 70[…..] […]

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NTE Welcomes Players Back With New Content for ‘Co-Ex Test’ in 2026

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 Registration Open Now on PC and PlayStation 5 Ahead of Upcoming Closed Beta BEIJING, CHINA | NTE, the highly anticipated, supernatural urban open-world RPG developed by Hotta Studio, is opening up to players for the upcoming ‘Co-Ex Test’. Registrations for the new test are open now on the official NTE website. Players are invited to[…..] […]

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“Resident Evil 0” Remake Details Revealed: New Voice Cast Announced, Potential 2028 Release

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\ Recently, industry insiders and prominent overseas gaming blogger @TCMF2 have compiled information indicating that Capcom is actively advancing the development of a “Resident Evil 0” remake. The project, codenamed “Project Chamber”—a reference to the game’s key character, S.T.A.R.S. medic Rebecca Chambers—is reportedly progressing smoothly and could see a global release in 2028, should development[…..] […]

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