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BAFTA Games in Concert World Premiere – A 65-Piece Orchestra and the London Voices Choir Come Together to Celebrate 20 Years of BAFTA-Nominated and Award-Winning Game Music

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BAFTA (British Academy of Film and Television Arts), in collaboration with Nibbs Events and esk, proudly announces the world premiere of BAFTA Games in Concert – a landmark live event celebrating two decades of outstanding BAFTA-nominated and award-winning game music. The concert will take place on Saturday, 31 January 2026, at the prestigious Royal Festival Hall at London’s Southbank Centre.[…..] […]

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Young Animator of the Year Awards Make a Grand Comeback with Entries Now Open

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The highly anticipated Young Animator of the Year UK (YAY UK) has officially kicked off its new competition season, aiming to discover and nurture emerging young animation talents across the United Kingdom. To mark this exciting launch, the brand-new custom-designed 2026 official trophy has been unveiled. Now is the perfect moment to inspire young animation[…..] […]

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A New Destination Awaits: Town to City 1.0 Launches May 26 with Major Tourism Update

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UK-based publisher Kwalee and independent developer Galaxy Grove are excited to announce that cosy city builder Town to City will leave Early Access and launch into 1.0 this May alongside the major Tourism Update. Players can head to a brand-new destination when the update launches on May 26, 2026. The update introduces new tourism mechanics,[…..] […]

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CGGE Hosts China’s First Penpot Community Meetup at Shenzhen University, Spotlighting Penpot Certification & AI-Empowered Open-Source Design

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Shenzhen, China — May 16, 2026 CGGE recently hosted a talk for Shenzhen University students titled “Blender + AI Era: Why Should You Know Penpot?” Delivered by Catina Yiu, China representative of Penpot’s Official Ambassador Program, the session covered Penpot’s value as an open-source design platform, its collaborative philosophy, AI-integrated workflows, and the official certification[…..] […]

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Andy Serkis’s New CG Animated Animal Farm Hits Theaters, Reimagining Orwell’s Classic for a Young Audience

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Animal Farm, a CG animated feature directed and voiced by acclaimed actor and filmmaker Andy Serkis, has recently been released in theaters across the United States. The film adapts George Orwell’s classic dystopian fable from 1945. While preserving the original’s core warnings about power, corruption, and totalitarianism, the adaptation has been gently reworked for a[…..] […]

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Nintendo Announces Broad Price Hikes, Legendary Producer Takashi Tezuka Retires, while Chip Shortage Continues to Drag on Sony’s PS5 Shipment Outlook

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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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Sega Officially Cancels “Super Game” Project, Shifts Strategy to Premium Classic IPs; Revivals of Crazy Taxi and Jet Set Radio Unaffected

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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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LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight Hands-On Preview: Arkham Meets LEGO Charm in a Fully Realized Gotham

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Developed by TT Games and published by Warner Bros. Games, the open-world action-adventure game LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight launches globally on May 22 (Switch 2 version TBA later this year). After a three-hour early hands-on session, outlets including GamesRadar agreed: while it doesn’t fully replicate the hardcore feel of the Arkham series, the game delivers the[…..] […]

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Focus on Quality, Steady Long-Term Operations, Powering for the Future — NetEase Games 520 2026 Conference Outlines Strategic Blueprint for the Coming Year

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On May 20, 2026, the NetEase Games 520 Online Conference, themed “100% Loaded with Passion,” concluded successfully. The event unveiled updates for over 40 products. While there were no blockbuster new title reveals, the conference clearly signaled NetEase Games’ strategic shift from broad expansion to a focused approach prioritizing certainty, deep quality refinement, and strengthened[…..] […]

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Chinese Open-World Anime Game “Neverness to Everness” Tops Japan PS5 Download Charts – Reshaping Global Gaming Landscape

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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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