Generative AI Reshapes the Gaming Industry: Empowering Creation and Defining Future Development

Generative AI (GenAI) has been fully integrated into the entire game development workflow today. From conceptual design, programming and art production to game localization, voice acting and in-game experience, AI models have become essential collaborative tools for game creators. As exemplified by SEGA’s disclosure of generative AI adoption in Crazy Taxi World Tour, the technology[…..] […]

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33rd Stuttgart International Festival of Animated Film Concludes Successfully: Forging Long-Term Global Industry Links and Setting a New Benchmark for Animation Exchange

The 33rd Stuttgart International Festival of Animated Film (ITFS) wrapped up four weeks ago. This six-day grand event still enjoys enduring popularity. As one of the world’s preeminent Oscar-qualified animation festivals, it presented a rich lineup of screenings, diverse interactive activities and entries from across the globe. With a long-term communication strategy in place, the[…..] […]

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Chinese Paladin 3 Animation Concludes with Heartwarming Ending, Fulfilling Fans’ Wishes and Setting a New Benchmark for Classic Chinese IP Adaptation

In June 2026, the 26-episode animation Chinese Paladin 3, adapted from the iconic classic single-player game and produced by Tencent Penguin Pictures and Yanyang Culture, officially aired its finale. Premiered exclusively on Tencent Video and Aurora TV on December 30, 2025, the production has garnered widespread attention from long-time Chinese Paladin fans and domestic animation enthusiasts.[…..] […]

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Chinese Wishlist Ranked Third! Bulgarian Indie Studio Thanks Fans for High-Octane 90s-Style FPS Everything is Gun!

The tiny development team behind the highly anticipated Bulgarian indie FPS Everything is Gun! extended their heartfelt gratitude to Chinese players on June 8. In less than two weeks since its global debut, the game has received an overwhelming response from Chinese players, with Steam wishlists in China skyrocketing to make it the third-largest market globally —[…..] […]

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RUNESCAPE: DRAGONWILDS TO LAUNCH ON PLAYSTATION 5 AND PLAYSTATION PLUS LATER THIS YEAR

RUNESCAPE: DRAGONWILDS TO LAUNCH ON PLAYSTATION 5 AND PLAYSTATION PLUS LATER THIS YEAR Jagex brings the iconic franchise to console for the first time in its 25-year history, opening the world of RuneScape to millions of new players globally RuneScape: Dragonwilds, the breakout open-world survival crafting game from Jagex: The RuneScape Company, will launch on[…..] […]

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Amateur Developer Creates Overnight Hit with AI: 38-0-0 Tops UK iOS Game Chart and Goes Viral Globally

  The football-themed casual mobile game 38-0-0 has become a global sensation recently. It currently ranks No.1 on the free game chart of the UK App Store, outperforming blockbuster titles such as Fortnite. Developed overnight by amateur creator Deniz Sancar with the help of AI tool Claude Code, this phenomenal game has drawn widespread attention across[…..] […]

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Diverse Animations Present a Visual Feast! Animation Sections of the 28th Shanghai International Film Festival Build a Bridge for Global Cultural Exchange

International Film Festival, Xinhua News Agency, Kanshi Times and other authoritative media The 28th Shanghai International Film Festival kicked off from June 12 to 21, 2026. As China’s sole A-class international film festival, this grand event boasts spectacular highlights in its animation segments. The Golden Goblet Award Animation Competition, Animation Short Film Section and the “SIFF[…..] […]

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Chinese Games Shine Brightly! Global Mobile Game Download Rankings for May 2026 Released

Recently, multiple industry data agencies including Sensor Tower, Diandian Data and MobileGamer.biz have jointly unveiled the comprehensive rankings of global mobile game downloads and revenue for May 2026. The global mobile game market saw robust momentum this month, with total downloads hitting 3.777 billion, a month-on-month increase of 5%. Chinese mobile games developed, published and[…..] […]

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Metacore Undergoes Major Restructuring, Layoffs and Studio Closures Following Supercell Acquisition: Ripple Effects Felt Across European Mobile Gaming Industry

In June 2026, Metacore, the Finnish game studio famous for its hit mobile title Merge Mansion, officially announced a sweeping restructuring plan. The company will lay off 159 employees at its headquarters in Helsinki, Finland, and fully shut down all operations at its studios in Germany and Sweden. This large-scale downsizing comes alongside the complete[…..] […]

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