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Milan Games Week & Cartoomics 2026 Unveils “IN MOTION” Theme, Welcoming Legendary Creators from Three Continents

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Milan Games Week & Cartoomics (MGWCMX), Italy’s largest consumer-focused exhibition for video games, comics, esports and pop culture, has officially released full highlights for its 2026 edition. Centered on the theme IN MOTION, the event takes flowing water as its core symbolic element—water breaks borders, blends diverse cultures and sparks brand-new creative collisions. Hosted at[…..] […]

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Attack on Titan Devil-Themed Pop-Up Store Opens at Tokyo’s Loft Ikebukuro with Exclusive Original Merchandise

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The globally renowned dark fantasy franchise Attack on Titan is set to launch a limited-time Devil-themed pop-up shop on the 11th floor character goods zone of Loft Ikebukuro in Tokyo. Featuring brand-new original character art designed exclusively for this event, the pop-up offers a full line of limited merchandise, immersive photo installations and exclusive postcard[…..] […]

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The Federal President of Germany Steinmeier to visit gamescom 2026 and open gamescom congress

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The Federal President of Germany Steinmeier to visit gamescom 2026 and open gamescom congress A first: The Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier is the first German head of state to visit gamescom, the world’s biggest games event On stage: He will open the gamescom congress on 27 August with a keynote and join a panel discussion[…..] […]

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Mass Resignation of Core Staff & Funding Cut Leave Nagoshi Studios on the Brink, Gang of Dragon Development All But Halted

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In June 2026, multiple industry sources confirmed that Nagoshi Studios, founded by Toshihiro Nagoshi—the creator of the iconic Yakuza series—has suffered a mass exodus of key developers. Combined with NetEase’s termination of financial support, the studio’s operations have ground to a halt, casting a dark cloud over Gang of Dragon, its flagship AAA action title.[…..] […]

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Annecy International Animation Festival 2026 Full Report: Swiss Animation Takes Center Stage, Three Major Global Industry Trends Emerge

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The 50th Annecy International Animation Festival (Annecy 2026) alongside MIFA, the world’s premier animation market, ran from June 21 to 27 in Annecy, France. This year’s edition hit a record high of international selections, with European animation leading the lineup and Japan achieving its most substantial participation in history. SWISS FILMS, Switzerland’s official film promotion[…..] […]

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gamescom dev announces opening keynote by Amir Satvat and first program highlights

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gamescom dev announces opening keynote by Amir Satvat and first program highlights – Amir Satvat to open gamescom dev 2026 with keynote on the future of the games industry – – Co-curated Animation, Level Design, and AI Tracks announced – – First speakers, sessions, and networking events revealed – gamescom dev has announced the first[…..] […]

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European Commission Responds to “Stop Destroying Videogames” Citizens’ Initiative, Rejects Mandatory Legislation in Favor of Industry Self-Regulation

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In June 2026, the European Commission issued an official response to the European Citizens’ Initiative titled Stop Destroying Videogames, explicitly ruling out binding legislation that would oblige game publishers to permanently maintain servers for commercially discontinued online games. The player advocacy campaign, which collected more than 1.3 million verified signatures, hit major legal roadblocks. Instead[…..] […]

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Insight ’26: The Post-Production and VFX Business Conference

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Date: Thursday, 8 October 2026 Time: 10:30 – 18:30 Location: Courthouse Hotel, Soho Join fellow industry leaders on 8 October 2026 in Soho for INsight ’26: UK Screen Alliance’s inaugural conference for VFX and post-production professionals. Focused on business strategy and data-driven insight, this one-day conference will explore the future of our industry, from production[…..] […]

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Ankama’s 25th Anniversary Retrospective “From Sketch to Saga” Opens at Annecy International Animation City

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To mark the 25th anniversary of French transmedia studio Ankama, landmark retrospective exhibition Ankama: From Sketch to Saga debuted at the Cité Internationale du Cinéma d’Animation in Annecy on June 19, 2026. Running until January 31, 2027, the 650-square-meter show occupies the venue’s historic riding arena hall. It traces the evolution of the iconic Krosmoz fantasy[…..] […]

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2026 Generative AI Summit Concludes in Taipei: Industry Consensus — Agent Tech Mature, Competition Shifts to Organizational Transformation & Human Value

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The 2026 Generative AI Summit, themed Agent First, wrapped up at Howard Civil Service International House in Taipei on June 27 after a two-day agenda. Hosted by the Generative AI Conference Committee, the summit featured 24 elite speakers and 25 in-depth sessions covering underlying AI engineering, no-code development and enterprise digital transformation. Participants included practitioners[…..] […]

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