Microsoft Drastically Cuts Xbox Game Pass Prices While Removing Call of Duty from Day-One Lineup

— 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[…..] […]

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Q1 2026 Guoman Review: Sequels Lead, Genres Break Barriers, Platform Divergence Intensifies

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 megaIP sequels, Youku achieved a breakthrough in popularity with differentiated new titles, and iQiyi held its ground by leveraging its[…..] […]

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UK Games Market Grew by 7.4% to £8.76 Billion in 2025

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[…..] […]

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The PC Gaming Industry at a Crossroads: Opportunities, Dilemmas and Future Trends – A Comparative Analysis with the Domestic Market

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[…..] […]

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Q1 2026 Global Mobile Gaming Revenue Report: Honor of Kings Leads, February & March Standouts Shine

New data from Appmagic and Mobilegamer.biz reveals the top-grossing mobile games worldwide in Q1 2026, with clear standout performers in February and March driving quarter-long momentum. Q1 2026 Top 10 Worldwide by IAP Revenue Honor of Kings (Tencent) – $471M(+33% QoQ) Last War: Survival – $381M(-7% QoQ) PUBG MOBILE (Tencent) – $353M(+128% QoQ) Whiteout Survival[…..] […]

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Microsoft Drastically Cuts Xbox Game Pass Prices While Removing Call of Duty from Day-One Lineup

— 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[…..] […]

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Five Game Studios Jointly Establish Developer-Led Holding Company Nova Assembly to Reshape the Independent Game Ecosystem

The global gaming industry ushered in a new ecological model as Nova Assembly, a developer-led holding company jointly initiated by five renowned game studios — Sad Cat Studios, Unfrozen, VEA Games, Game Garden, and Weappy — was officially established. Co-owned and operated by the participating studios, the company aims to preserve the creative independence of[…..] […]

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5 Ways Passion‑Driven Companies Can Boost Employee Productivity

In the global gaming industry, where creativity, innovation, and rapid iteration are daily requirements, companies are constantly seeking new ways to support productive and motivated teams. Finnish game studio Fingersoft, known for the hit Hill Climb Racing franchise, has become a standout example of how a passion-industry company can help employees do their best work[…..] […]

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2026 Global Mobile App Market Report: Quality Enhancement from Existing Stock, AI-Driven Growth, Industry Enters a New Cycle of High-Quality Growth

The global mobile app market has now shifted from scale expansion to a new phase of high-quality development focused on enhancing quality from existing stock and deepening user value. Drawing on authoritative industry data and trend analysis, this report examines the current state and future direction of the global mobile app market, while offering core[…..] […]

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March 2026 Global Mobile Game Revenue Rankings: Chinese Publishers Lead the World as Market Grows Steadily

  In April 2026, Sensor Tower released its global mobile gaming market data for March. Chinese game companies delivered strong performances, with multiple titles ranking among the top global revenue earners. At the same time, China’s domestic mobile game market continues to show healthy, steady development driven by premium quality, globalization, and longterm operations. Steady[…..] […]

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