Category: Industry Insights

In April 2026, the global mobile game market continued its fierce competition at the top. According to estimates from thirdparty data firms Appmagic and Appfigures Intelligence, Tencent’s Honor of Kings once again topped the global revenue chart, followed closely by several 4X strategy games and casual blockbusters. Top Tier Pattern: Tencent Holds Firm, Three Strategy Giants Battle Honor of Kings,[…..] […]

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SNK Corporation has officially invested in and launched a brand-new game development studio founded by renowned game creator Katsuhiro Harada, who is globally famous for helming the iconic Tekken fighting game series. Officially founded on May 1, 2026, VS Studio SNK Co., Ltd. will be fully supported and incorporated as a subsidiary under the SNK Group.[…..] […]

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Nintendo has officially closed its fiscal year 2026 with remarkable market performance led by the newly launched Switch 2 console. The company recorded robust business growth, yet unveiled conservative forecasts for the new fiscal year amid mounting industry cost pressures. Since its launch last June, the Switch 2 has achieved an outstanding market debut, with[…..] […]

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On May 26, 2026, the National Press and Publication Administration (NPPA) released the approval results for online games in May 2026. A total of 158 games have obtained official licenses, including 154 domestic online games and 4 imported online games. Among the approved domestic titles, new releases from leading game companies have drawn widespread attention.[…..] […]

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According to the latest statistical data from mobile analytics firm Appmagic, the global mobile game download rankings for April have been officially released. While Minecraft claimed the top spot driven by a limited Android free trial, the monthly chart also witnessed outstanding overseas performances from multiple Chinese game developers, highlighting the steadily rising global influence of[…..] […]

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Berlin, May 2026 – New findings from the Medienbarometer 2026 survey confirm that Berlin’s games industry holds a more positive long-term outlook than the local film sector, even as media and creative businesses across the German capital face ongoing economic headwinds and call for improved operating conditions. Game studios in the region show greater resilience, reinforcing[…..] […]

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Two of the world’s leading console manufacturers, Nintendo and Sony, released their latest financial results, product pricing updates, and forward-looking guidance this Friday. Nintendo officially announced price adjustments for a total of 20 products including the Switch 2, while also revealing the retirement of legendary veteran producer Takashi Tezuka. Separately, due to a global shortage[…..] […]

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In its latest financial report and investor communications, Sega Sammy has officially announced the cancellation of its “Super Game” project – a medium-to-long-term flagship initiative launched in 2021. The project was positioned as Sega’s core strategy to break into the global live-service market, with planned investments exceeding 800millionandatargetlifetimerevenueofover¥100billion(approximately800millionandatargetlifetimerevenueofover¥100billion(approximately638 million). Following the cancellation, Sega has made clear[…..] […]

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On April 23, 2026, Perfect World’s studio Hotta Studio officially launched its supernatural urban open-world RPG Neverness to Everness globally across all platforms, reaching over 180 countries and regions. The game immediately sparked a worldwide sensation, with particularly outstanding performance in the Japanese market. It topped the PlayStation 5 download chart for an entire week, breaking Japanese[…..] […]

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