“One City Embodies Three Kingdoms, Half-Step Into Jianghu” Launches in Shanghai — Kaiying Network’s Dual Chinese-Style Game IPs Cross Over With Urban Tourism Festival, Pioneering Game-Culture-Tourism Integration Model [News report compiled from Jiefang Daily / Shanghai Observer, Game Daily, Sina Finance and other public industry media] On September 12 2026, “One City Embodies Three Kingdoms, Half–Step Into[…..] […]
Nova Games Foundation, an independent non profit philanthropic organization co founded by Mark Cerny, lead system architect of PlayStation 5, and Geoff Keighley, creator and host of The Game Awards, is officially announced to the public. Operating entirely separately from PlayStation and The Game Awards, this charitable initiative bridges the gap between university game design graduates and sustainable[…..] […]
Blizzard Entertainment’s brand-new top down hero shooter Overwatch Rush, built exclusively for mobile platforms, has kicked off its regional soft-launch across Southeast Asia. The soft-launch went live August 31 2026 in Indonesia, followed by phased roll-outs for Malaysia and the Philippines, supporting both Android and iOS as a free-to-download title. Overwatch Rush is not a direct port of[…..] […]
GungHo Online Entertainment, developer of the global hit Puzzle & Dragons, officially announced that its Disney-licensed pixel-art mobile RPG Disney Pixel RPG will terminate all live service at 11:00 JST on September 30, 2026. The game will be delisted from both iOS and Android app stores simultaneously. Launched October 7 2024, the title will have operated for nearly[…..] […]
Directed by Alberto Vázquez, distributed by Le Pacte Spanish director Alberto Vázquez, known for Psiconautas and Unicorn Wars, talks about the conception of his new animated feature Decorado. Winner of the Paul Grimault Award at Annecy 2026, the film is released in France by Le Pacte. It is a dark, tragic epic wrapped in the aesthetic[…..] […]
According to market reports released in August 2026 by Sensor Tower and other industry analysts, merge-style mobile games have emerged as one of the fastest-growing sub-segments within the global puzzle-game market. The sector shows a distinct structural trend: flattening download volumes alongside record-breaking revenue. Merge-2 gameplay, Chinese overseas developers and sophisticated live-service operations jointly shape today’s[…..] […]
On 31 August 2026, the European Commission issued an official announcement under the Digital Services Act (DSA). Roblox and Reddit were designated as Very Large Online Platforms (VLOPs), while ChatGPT was classified as a Very Large Online Search Engine (VLOSE). Roblox becomes the first game-creation platform to fall under this strict DSA regulatory category. All three services[…..] […]
Sony Interactive Entertainment is entangled in multiple cross-border class action lawsuits across the United States and Europe. Meanwhile, the company has publicly stated that the PlayStation 5 has entered the latter half of its product lifecycle. Sony will no longer aggressively market console hardware, shifting its priority to recurring revenue from existing users via subscriptions and software[…..] […]
Dubai has arrived at Gamescom 2026 in Cologne with its largest ever national pavilion, showcasing remarkable two year growth of its domestic gaming industry. Led by the Dubai Films and Games Commission (DFGC) under Dubai Media Council, together with the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) and other governmental and private sector partners, the participation marks Dubai’s accelerated ambition to[…..] […]
Rovio Entertainment, a subsidiary under SEGA, has confirmed it will close its Copenhagen based studio and discontinue all operations in Denmark, following the full cancellation of its Sonic-the-Hedgehog themed mobile game Sonic Blitz. Sonic Blitz was a hybrid mobile title combining endless runner gameplay with collectible card tactical battles. It held its soft launch in the Philippines and Brazil back[…..] […]
