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Ubisoft Plans to Cut 200 More Jobs at Its Paris Headquarters, Layoffs Continue to Expand

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Following last week’s announcement of canceling six games, closing two studios, and adjusting staffing across multiple locations, Ubisoft is further advancing its cost-reduction plan. According to IGN, the company recently proposed a new round of layoffs targeting its Paris headquarters, aiming to cut approximately 200 positions through France’s unique “Rupture Conventionnelle Collective” (RCC) process. This[…..] […]

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Double The Horror: Bendy Double Pack Is Coming May 29!

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Bendy and the Ink Machine & Bendy and the Dark Revival packed into one physical box. Nintendo and PlayStation fans, prepare for double the horror. Silver Lining Interactive, in partnership with Joey Drew Studios, is thrilled to announce that the Bendy Double Pack – featuring Bendy and the Ink Machine and Bendy and the Dark[…..] […]

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2026 BAFTA Animated and Visual Effects Nominees Officially Announced

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“Elio,” “Little Amélie” and “Zootropolis 2” Nominated for BAFTA Awards 2026 BAFTA Animated and Visual Effects Nominees Officially Announced London, January 2026 — The nominees for the 2026 EE British Academy Film Awards have been officially announced today, with particularly intense competition in the animation and visual effects categories. This year’s awards ceremony will be[…..] […]

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China’s Anime Market in 2026: Annual Series Matrix Forms Competitive Foundation, Content Depth Becomes Key to Breaking Through

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At the beginning of 2026, China’s domestic anime market is already filled with intense competitive tension. Unlike previous years, which relied on single breakout hits, this year’s platform competition has fully escalated into a systematic rivalry centered around an “annual series matrix.” Platforms such as Tencent Video, Bilibili, and Youku are leveraging their content depth and[…..] […]

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Berlinale – European Film Market: First Edition of “Games to Screen: Showcase of French IPs”

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Join the first-ever “Games to Screen: Showcase of French IPs” at the Berlin Film Market on February 13, 2026. Organized by the Institut français d’Allemagne, in partnership with the CNC and with the support of the European Film Market (EFM), this is an opportunity to discover video games with strong potential for screen adaptation. The CNC,[…..] […]

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Blizzard Entertainment Will Unveil Its Annual Plans for Four Classic IPs Starting This Month.

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Blizzard Entertainment will unveil its annual plans for four classic IPs starting this month. To celebrate the company’s 35th anniversary, a series of specialized livestreams titled “Blizzard Showcase” will be held beginning January 30 (Beijing Time), with development teams personally revealing upcoming updates and key content previews. Schedule of the four livestreams: World of Warcraft:[…..] […]

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“Finding Polka” Traces The Journey Searching For A Girl’s Beloved Dog – New Steam Page + Brand New Trailer!

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Steam Page HERE! Tokyo, Japan January 19th 2026 – Lidlocks is excited to share the Steam page of “Finding Polka”, a heartfelt walking simulator about a young girl’s journey to find her beloved dog. Friendy has a peaceful life alongside her beloved dog, Jazz. One day, she spots a dog in town that looks just[…..] […]

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Epic Games CEO Speaks Out on AI-Generated Inappropriate Content of Minors Controversy, Calling Platform Ban “Political Suppression”

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Recently, U.S. lawmakers discovered that X’s generative AI tool, Grok, can use photos of minors to generate inappropriate images. They subsequently demanded that Apple and Google remove the app, sparking heated discussions within the tech industry. Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney publicly criticized this move, calling it an attempt by “gatekeepers” to “censor all political[…..] […]

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“The Super Mario Galaxy Movie” Moves Up Release Date, Now Premiering April 1st

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The highly anticipated animated film “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie” has released a new trailer and a 30-second clip. The trailer not only confirms the appearance of the beloved character Yoshi but also announces a major schedule change: the North American release date has been moved up from April 3 to April 1, 2026.   This[…..] […]

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Fun Survey by Japanese Company: Which Anime Character Do Employees Most Want as a Colleague?

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The Japanese business matching platform “Hikaku Biz” recently conducted a novel survey, asking office workers to select the anime character they would most want as a colleague to enhance teamwork. The ranking is based on the characters’ perceived leadership, communication skills, and team-building abilities. [Local vs. Global Popularity Contrast: ‘Solo Leveling’ Cools in Japan; Reiwa[…..] […]

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