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Recent research released by Omdia shows that iPhone users spend approximately 40% more on micro-drama apps than Android users. This finding challenges some established perceptions about the spending power and willingness to pay among micro-drama audiences.
The independence process between Microsoft and Compulsion Games appears to be officially complete. The publisher information for the action-adventure game South of Midnight, which won multiple awards in 2025, has quietly changed from "Xbox Game Studios" to the developer Compulsion Games itself on its Steam store page. This change was first pointed out by independent developer Michael Klamerus on social media.
Renowned peripheral brand Razer recently unveiled its first-ever artisan keycap, the "Razer Artisan Keycap – Triple-Headed Snake Edition." Featuring the brand's iconic three green snakes coiled in a 3D design, it looks impressive but feels somewhat uncomfortable to the touch.
Flying cars no longer capture the public's imagination. Recently, at the semi-finals of the High-End Equipment Manufacturing category in the 2026 Hunan Province (International) Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition, a startup team from Changsha with an average age of just 25 showcased their self-developed SkyX biomimetic flying fish cross-medium aircraft. This device can freely switch between aerial flight and underwater submersion modes, enabling continuous operations both in the sky and beneath the sea.
This week's freebie feast: the healing exploration game "The Longing: Journey to Shawa" (permanent Epic Games Store library addition), the classic point-and-click "Deponia" (free on Steam), the Souls-like action game "Steelrising" (Amazon GOG code), and the strategic air combat game "Airship Era" (Amazon Epic code), plus free multiplayer testing for Xbox's "Gears of War: E-Day"!
China's semiconductor industry has reached a historic milestone. Just 17 days after listing on the Shanghai Stock Exchange, memory manufacturer ChangXin Memory Technologies surpassed internet giant Tencent in market capitalization, becoming China's most valuable publicly traded company.
Developed by Lantto Games, the new pixel sandbox mining, exploration, construction, and management game "Sand Gold Industry" is now available in Early Access on Steam. The game supports Chinese.
The Pokémon Company recently announced that its 3DS application, "Pokémon Bank," will officially cease operations on February 27, 2027. At that time, the feature allowing transfers from Pokémon Bank to Pokémon Home will also be disabled. Officials have reminded users to migrate all Pokémon stored in the Bank to Pokémon Home before the service deadline to avoid data loss.
On August 13, the Korean MMORPG announced the new "Demon Battle Suit" outfits in the 1.4.0 store update. There are three versions in total, corresponding to Wolvie, Selina, and Ines.
The collaboration king, Fortnite, is launching its latest event. Epic Games has officially confirmed a crossover with Persona 5. The new event will be integrated into Chapter 7, Season 4 "OVERRIDE" and is scheduled to go live on August 20. Stay tuned!
A behind-the-scenes featurette released by Warner Bros. revealed that the concept art for Lobo in "Supergirl" appeared to be AI-generated, triggering strong backlash from fans and seemingly leading to the video's removal from YouTube.
As controversies surrounding generative AI in game development continue to escalate, the legal community is issuing stern warnings. Haley MacLean, an intellectual property lawyer specializing in the gaming industry, recently revealed that over the past year, clauses prohibiting the use of generative AI in contracts between developers and publishers have evolved from "risk mitigation measures by some major companies" to a standard requirement for "almost all clients."
Developed by Arcane Alpacas, the first-person tactical shooter "Dagger Directive" has officially launched on Steam. The game supports Chinese and has already received Very Positive reviews.
Developed by Expression Games, the new multiplayer tactical shooter set during the Vietnam War, "Hell Let Loose: Vietnam," supports Chinese and is now available on PC (Steam, Epic Games Store), PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. Interested players are encouraged to check it out.
Developed by Gray2RGB, the unique renovation simulator "Shady Renovation Crew" has officially launched on Steam. The game supports Chinese. Learn how to scam homeowners the hardest while spending the least.
Led by former lead developers, the new shooting game "Wild Blue Skies," which offers a fresh alternative with a style similar to Nintendo's classic shooter "Star Fox," has been released on PC (Steam), PS5, and Xbox Series X|S.
Despite its game "Unhinged" receiving positive player reviews and being personally hailed by the CEO as "one of the most successful cloud gaming debuts," Netflix announced this week that it is closing its game development studios, Night School and Moonloot. This marks another major contraction in the streaming giant's gaming business, following last month's significant layoffs at Refactor Games.
Recently, journalists from the foreign media outlet Videogames Chronicle (VGC) visited Insomniac Games and got an early hands-on experience with the highly anticipated action game, Marvel's Wolverine. The developers showcased actual gameplay footage and shared important details about the project. Below are the most interesting insights revealed by the journalists in their report, including differences from the Marvel's Spider-Man series.
Developer and publisher Embracer Group released its latest financial report on August 13, clarifying the progress of several highly anticipated new games from its various studios. Among them, Warhorse Studios' new Kingdom Come: Deliverance title is scheduled for release in 2027/28, while Gunfire Games' Darksiders IV will also launch in 2028.
The Pokémon Company announced today that sales of its life-building spin-off game, Pokémon: Pokopia, have surpassed 5 million copies just four months after release. The company also revealed that the second DLC will launch this winter, with the third scheduled for 2027. Stay tuned.