Ubisoft’s Massive Studio today unveiled Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora – From the Ashes, a new story-driven expansion set to release on December 19 across all platforms. The expansion will be available through Ubisoft+, on PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, Amazon Luna, and on PC via the Ubisoft Store, Epic Games Store, and Steam. Set several weeks after[…..] […]
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Submission to government inquiry on children’s TV and video content in the UK
Kate O’Connor, Executive Chair of Animation UK, submitted a full response to the Culture, Media & Sport Committee Inquiry on Children’s TV and Video Content in the UK Animation UK has submitted a thorough response to the Culture, Media & Sport Committee’s inquiry into children’s television and video content, setting out the structural challenges facing[…..] […]
La Poudrière: Training New Animation Talents for 25 Years
Official visual for the 25th anniversary of La Poudrière Credit: Charlie Belin This year, the La Poudrière animation school in Bourg-lès-Valence celebrates its 25th anniversary. Its director, Annick Teninge, reflects on the history, operation, and unique aspects of this exceptional school – the only one in France entirely dedicated to animation direction. What led you[…..] […]
Saudi Arabia’s PIF Leads Record $55 Billion Buyout of Electronic Arts
In the largest leveraged buyout in history, a consortium led by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) has reached an agreement to acquire gaming giant Electronic Arts (EA) for approximately $55 billion. The deal marks a pivotal moment for the publisher of EA Sports FC, Madden NFL, and Apex Legends, ending its 38-year run as[…..] […]
SCS 2025 Grand Finals Conclude Successfully! Players M’ and XiaoHai Crowned Champions of The King of Fighters XV and Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves
From October 17 to 19, 2025, the SCS 2025 Grand Finals, hosted by SNK Corporation, were successfully held at Beijing’s Shougang Park. After intense competition, player SANWA|M’ successfully defended his title as the The King of Fighters XV champion, while Falcons|XiaoHai claimed the annual championship title for Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves. Additionally, players DRG|XingChen, Falcons|mok, and[…..] […]
Go Kart Island: Release Date and Nintendo Switch Announcement
Grumpy Pizza Games and Ant Workshop Ltd are excited to announce that Go Kart Island will launch on Nintendo Switch on Friday, 9 January 2026. The Steam version, self published by Grumpy Pizza Games, will release on Monday, 10 November 2025. Watch the release date trailer here. About Go Kart Island Go Kart Island brings[…..] […]
The Myth Returns! “Fengshen Bang II” Official Non-Drop Test Launches on Oct 24 at 14:00
—An Epic Mythological War Awaits—Reserve Now for Exclusive Rewards! The highly anticipated mythological war MMORPG “Fengshen Bang II” officially announces its non-drop test will commence on October 24 at 14:00! The servers will soon open, inviting all players to explore and conquer a breathtaking mythical world. Pre-register now to secure multiple launch benefits and immerse yourself in unparalleled[…..] […]
Behind the scenes at Tencent
“We want people to better understand who Tencent are,” says Tencent Games’ Yong-yi Zhu, as he pulls back the curtain on the Chinese giant’s business strategy Tencent is one of the largest video-game companies in the world. In addition to running various studios in China, it wholly or partly owns dozens of game companies across[…..] […]
Call for Speakers: Production Summit 2025
December 10–11, 2025 | Hosted at WePlay Studios The moment we’ve been building toward is here. We’re officially opening the Call for Speakers for Production Summit 2025… the industry’s premier gathering of creators, technologists, and storytellers shaping the future of production, AI, and entertainment. This year’s summit will take place December 10–11, 2025, at the extraordinary WePlay Studios, just minutes[…..] […]
Voidwrought Special Edition Descends on PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch in Early 2026
Pre-order now to secure your collector’s edition, packed with exclusive goodies! Publisher SelectaPlay has joined forces with indie developer Powersnake and digital publisher Kwalee to bring Voidwrought, the hand-drawn 2D action-platformer of cosmic horrors, to physical editions on PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch in early 2026. Dive into the thawing ruins of the First Civilisation,[…..] […]