Monthly Archives: May 2026
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Cygames Establishes Dedicated AI Studio to Deepen the Integration of Games and AI
Japanese game developer Cygames recently announced the launch of its dedicated AI studio, …
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These game developers in Chengdu really treat their competitors like close friends.
“Dads, help me!” As Bai Shan, the producer of *Hanchen: From Rotten Grass to Firefly*, typ…
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The nominees for the 29th DICE Awards have been announced, with "Expedition 33" continuing to lead the pack; there are significant differences between the Game of the Year category and the TGA.
The Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences has announced the nominees for the 29th ann…
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How Tencent’s “Invisible Hand” Is Penetrating the Global Gaming Industry
In the gaming industry, capital often operates behind the scenes—hidden behind games, team…
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Xbox Developer Direct 2026 Set for January 22, Featuring First-Look Gameplay of Blockbuster Titles Including *Fable*, *Forza Horizon 6*, and *Reincarnation of the Beast*
Microsoft recently announced via Xbox Wire that the fourth Xbox Developer Direct livestrea…
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Exclusive Interview: With 90,000 Daily Active Users and 2,000 Concurrent Players, How Did This AI Game Created by Two PhD Students Captivate Players?
“It feels like I’m always playing the role of a student, so I wanted to see what it’s like…
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The VR gaming industry faces another shakeup: Cloudhead Games announces 70% layoffs
VR game studio Cloudhead Games announced today via an official statement on Bluesky by CEO…
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A flood of posts: Games from a Tencent subsidiary are taking over social media
Recently, a slew of "arrow puzzle" games have popped up on various mini-game pla…
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"Life is Strange: Reunited" Revealed—Max and Chloe Finally Return
The latest installment in the *Life is Strange* series, *Life is Strange: Reunion*, was un…
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New Year's Eve: A Firsthand Account of a Video Game IP's Debut in the Real World
On the last night of 2025, just like every year, I sat down at my computer right on time, …
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A Solo Travel Exhibition and the Person Behind It
November 2025, Shanghai. At the WePlay Culture Expo, the 17,000-square-meter venue was pac…
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Steam's peak concurrent users have surpassed 41.81 million, with the Chinese market serving as the biggest driver
On January 4, 2026, as Steam announced the 2025 Game Awards and the upcoming end of its Wi…
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WeChat Mini Games' New 2026 IAP Incentive Policy Takes Effect: Newly Launched Games Can Receive Up to 4 Million Yuan in Incentives
WeChat Mini Games has officially announced that it will upgrade its in-app purchase (IAP) …
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In the 8-billion-dollar "female-oriented market," how can otome games achieve long-term success through social engagement?
At the end of the year, *Love and Deep Space* topped the trending list for three consecuti…
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Great news! WeChat IAP mini-games can earn up to 120% in revenue in 2026
In 2025, the domestic mini-game market generated revenue of 53.535 billion yuan, represent…
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Top "Steel Gun" players walk the red carpet—what kind of matches are they playing in Peacekeeper Elite?
At 7:00 p.m. on December 25, at Chengdu CRRC·Yuan STAGE, multiple screens in the control r…
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Will Version 2.5 define the next chapter for *Zero Zone*?
As the year drew to a close and the new one began, *Zero Zone* ended on a high note and go…
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Ten Years of Indie Games: Has It Gotten Better or More Competitive?
According to Steam DB data, the number of new games released on Steam in 2025 is approachi…
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Domestic AAA title *Shadow Blade Zero* rakes in over a million wishlists in just 15 days; set for global release in September 2026
Recently, the official team behind the Chinese dark wuxia action game *Shadow Blade Zero* …
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Official Trailer for *The Legend of Sword and Fairy IV: Remastered* Released
Today, the official team behind the sequel to the classic xianxia IP, *The Legend of Sword…
