Game Licenses Approved in May 2026: 158 Titles Get Green Light, New Works by Tencent and NetEase Stand Out

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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Viral words-to-life Puzzler Wordbound Confirms Steam Release

Prepare to become a powerful wordsmith! ICYMI, Canadian studio Kettle Games unveiled a brand-new gameplay teaser trailer for its language puzzler Wordbound during the Creature Feature & Friends 2026 Showcase, confirming plans for a PC release via Steam. A mind-bending journey that tests your language skills, Wordbound imagines a world where everything is made of[…..] […]

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CGGE Invited to Showcase at ICIF Shenzhen University Special Event

Building a Creative Intelligence Ecosystem with Universities through GCGPS, International Conferences, and the “Zheng He” Transmedia IP Project Image 1: Group photo with Xu Bo, Secretary of the Party Committee of Shenzhen University; Zhao Lu, Dean of the Art and Design; Lecturer Li Bing; and the CGGE team pose for a group photo at the “Zheng[…..] […]

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April Global Mobile Game Download Rankings: Chinese Developers Deliver Stellar Overseas Performances

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’s Games Industry Leads Optimism in Creative Sector amid Gradual National Recovery

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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Constance Wins 2026 Animated Games Award Germany at Stuttgart’s ITFS Festival

Stuttgart, Germany – The 33rd Stuttgart International Festival of Animated Film (ITFS) has concluded with great success, drawing more than 30,000 festival visitors and an additional 40,000 attendees to its openair programme at Schlossplatz. Among this year’s highlighted competitions, Constance—a 2D Metroidvania developed by Berlinbased studio Blue Backpack—has been awarded the Animated Games Award Germany[…..] […]

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Cook Chef Knight, the Cozy Dungeon-Cooking Game from the Studio Behind GRIME, Launches June 1st.

Slay monsters. Harvest ingredients. Build the dungeon’s most delicious food empire. Chef Knight launches June 1st, 2026 on Steam. Clover Bite, the indie incubator celebrated for the critically acclaimed Metroidvania series GRIME (Metacritic: 81), has announced that their next game, Chef Knight, will launch on Steam on June 1st, 2026. A cozy fantasy incremental game[…..] […]

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GOBLIN COMPANY LAUNCHES JUNE 12TH – 75,000 WISHLISTS GOBLINS REPORT FOR DUTY

WHAAG MINING INC. is now hiring! BitBorne Studio is excited to announce that Goblin Company, a co-op mining survival game, will officially open for business on June 12th, 2026. A new release date trailer is now available for your viewing and sharing pleasure. YouTube Video. About the Game Goblin Company is a co-op mining survival[…..] […]

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Epic Games Unveils Unreal Engine 6, Rocket League Becomes the First Game Powered by the New Engine

On May 25, 2026, Epic Games officially unveiled the next-generation game engine Unreal Engine 6 (UE6) during the RLCS Paris Major. Rocket League, the iconic vehicular soccer competitive title, has been confirmed as the world’s first game upgraded to run on UE6. This live in-engine gameplay demonstration marks a brand-new chapter for the Unreal Engine[…..] […]

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Game Access ’26 Is Around the Corner! Top European Game Development Conference to Kick Off in Brno

The 9th edition of one of Europe’s most influential game development conferences, Game Access ’26, is set to take place in Brno on May 29 and 30. As one of the largest regional gaming industry events, Game Access builds a world-class platform to fuel creative passion and drive industrial innovation. Committed to unlocking development opportunities[…..] […]

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