43% of Steam Gamers Accept AI-Made Games While Only 8% Reject Them Fully; AI Labels Bring Market Backlash, Mandatory Transparency Two pivotal industry surveys released in July 2026 expose a contradictory landscape of AI in gaming. A questionnaire of 3,800 core Steam players shows over 40% of users accept AI involvement in game development, with[…..] […]
All Wishes Come True, a Chinese all-ages animated comedy helmed by writer-director Mu Zhengyang and produced by Chengdu Dream Frame Animation, the Southwest headquarters of Oriental DreamWorks, is set to premiere across China on July 18, 2026. Limited advance screenings are currently underway nationwide. Boasting record-high attendance and rave early reviews, the film is tipped[…..] […]
Director Phuong Mai Nguyen’s debut feature, produced by Priscilla Bertin, arrived in French cinemas on July 1, 2026 Paris-based production company Silex Films has completed work on In Waves, an animated feature adaptation of AJ Dungo’s critically praised graphic novel. Directed by Phuong Mai Nguyen in her feature-length debut, the film was released in France on July 1, 2026, with international[…..] […]
Havi Egy Játék (HEJ), the Hungarian game development collective, has been bringing together developers through monthly game creation challenges since 2019, pushing the boundaries of what small teams can build in a short time. Alongside the monthly challenges, HEJ supports the Hungarian indie game development community through local meetups, livestreams and gaming expos. Now the[…..] […]
On 30 June, the UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) published landmark regulatory proposals and opened a public industry consultation, planning to enforce binding rules by the end of 2026. The new rules will force Apple and Google to scrap existing anti-steering bans, allowing UK-based app developers to direct users to third-party off-platform payment gateways.[…..] […]
Free Genesis Ascended Part I Launches ARK’s First-Ever Physics-Based Water System Alongside Tides of Fortune’s Expanded Naval Warfare Studio Wildcard Shadowdrops ARK: Dragontopia, the First Chapter of the All-New Sky Based Adventure Arrived. Studio Wildcard launched one of the largest content updates in ARK: Survival Ascended’s history, sending Survivors across the open seas and into[…..] […]
miHoYo Launches AI Desktop Companion App BSide: Olivia Lin on Steam Early Access; Diverse Industry & Player Feedback Emerges A Non-Game AI Emotional Experience Built Around Virtual Pianist Olivia Lin; Steam Hits “Very Positive” Reviews Amid Mixed User Expectations On July 13, 2026, miHoYo officially launched the free Early Access version of BSide: Olivia Lin on Steam.[…..] […]
If you’ve browsed Steam’s new releases lately, you may have noticed a striking trend: interactive movie games are multiplying, and they share a new label — AI. Some games use AI to generate entire video sequences, branding themselves as “cinematic FMV experiences.” Others deploy AI for character art, backgrounds, voiceovers, music, and promotional materials. Still others[…..] […]
Stable Game License Approvals & Leading Publishers’ Strategic Roadmap Reshape China’s Gaming Industry: A New Era of Premium, Cultural & Globalized Game Development On June 30, 2026, the National Press and Publication Administration (NPPA) released the official online game approval results for June. A total of 171 titles obtained licenses, including 163 domestic games and[…..] […]
From endless runners to user generated content platforms, from single player pastimes to social phenomena—the mobile gaming industry has undergone a quiet but profound power transition. Looking back at 2015, the global mobile download charts painted a vivid picture: three endless runners—Subway Surfers, Temple Run 2, and Minion Rush—dominated the top spots, while Candy Crush Saga ruled the casual puzzle segment[…..] […]
