More companies, fewer employees: Germany’s games industry is recovering only slowly Following last year’s decline, the number of games companies in Germany is growing again, albeit modestly Employee numbers have fallen once again ‘Amid the global wave of market consolidation, Germany is holding up better than many other countries – thanks in particular to the[…..] […]
On April 30, 2026, miHoYo officially confirmed that Jin Wenyi, President of Global Business, has resigned due to personal career planning and will officially leave the company at the end of May. Her overall responsibilities will be fully taken over by Wang Yuyang (Seven), marking a pivotal personnel reshuffle and strategic transition for miHoYo’s global[…..] […]
April 20, 2026 – Apple Inc. has officially announced a major shake up in its leadership: current CEO Tim Cook will step down this September and assume the role of Executive Chairman. John Ternus, currently Senior Vice President of Hardware Engineering, will take over as CEO. This marks Apple’s first core leadership transition in nearly 15[…..] […]
In early spring 2026, a dark horse has stormed the domestic animation market. Spirit Master, a 2D animated series independently produced by Changchun Zhixingheyi Animation Co., Ltd. (referred to as “Zhixingheyi Animation”), debuted on Bilibili and scored an impressive 9.8 out of 10 within just three episodes, topping the platform’s trending charts. With its fluid action[…..] […]
Adjust, a global leading app measurement and analytics platform, has officially launched its 2026 Gaming App Insights Report. Based on massive data from thousands of games worldwide across 2024–2025, the report provides a comprehensive analysis of the mobile gaming market landscape, user behavior, advertising costs, and industry trends. It clearly states that mobile gaming has[…..] […]
On April 28, 2026, internationally renowned game publisher 505 Games, a subsidiary of the Digital Bros Group, officially announced the acquisition of the full intellectual property rights to the high-quality action role-playing game Wuchang: Fallen Feathers from Chinese developer Leenzee Games. The deal represents a key strategic move for 505 Games to expand its premium action[…..] […]
— New Xbox Head Asha Sharma Leads Strategic Pivot: 23% Price Drop, But Annual Blockbuster Delayed by One Year April 2026 — Microsoft’s gaming subscription service, Xbox Game Pass, is undergoing a dramatic strategic shift. Just six months after its largest price hike ever, Microsoft today announced significant price reductions for Game Pass Ultimate and PC[…..] […]
In the first quarter of 2026, the domestic animation market delivered a mixed report card against a backdrop of “shrinking volume, rising quality.” Tencent Video maintained its commanding lead through its annual series matrix and mega IP sequels, Youku achieved a breakthrough in popularity with differentiated new titles, and iQiyi held its ground by leveraging its[…..] […]
UK Games Market Grew by 7.4% to £8.76 Billion in 2025 “Game Culture” Merchandise Spending Surges 42%, Industry Faces Employment Decline The UK video games market continued its strong growth in 2025. According to new data released by Ukie (the Association for UK Interactive Entertainment) at the start of the London Games Festival, UK consumers[…..] […]
According to the latest “2026 PC and Console Gaming Report” released by Newzoo, the global PC gaming industry is undergoing a structural transformation. Although user engagement in free-to-play (F2P) models has declined across all platforms, the PC platform stands out with superior monetization efficiency, a strength particularly evident in Western markets. Meanwhile, driven by policy[…..] […]
