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If there's one event that has recently ignited the gaming community, it's undoubtedly the mission to "Defend Super Earth." After all, players worldwide going against the official script to unite and protect the "Shanghai Fortress" sounds incredibly dramatic. Furthermore, this incident has merged with many past regional memes, resulting in some truly outrageous antics. Even the "Cena Captain," who performs using stereotypical Shanghai impressions, joined the battle as the true Shanghai Captain, shouting, "I can Cena this all day..."

Thanks to Xbox's invitation, we got early access to the preview version of Forza Horizon 6, set for release on May 19. We experienced about an hour of race stages including the game's prologue, explored nearly the entire open-world map, and tried out extensive features like vehicle customization. This gave us a general understanding of this highly anticipated title, which has also sparked skepticism about whether Western developers can authentically recreate Japan's urban landscapes and unique JDM tuning culture. If you're a fan of the series or have a passion for Japanese car culture, we hope this preview helps answer some of your questions about the game.

When beverage brands adopt the business logic of constantly launching new products to ensure their long-term vitality, who gets the most excited? You might think it's the lovers of sugary drinks with perfectly healthy pancreases, or the frontline merchants frantically restocking and showcasing their goods from every angle, or even the company executives watching new product sales rise in the financial reports... But I say, that's not nearly enough.

If you're an advanced internet surfer and a master of all kinds of online memes, you can't possibly be unfamiliar with the following things.

In recent years, the pace of AI development has been almost indescribable. From text and images to music and video, generative AI seems capable of creating countless products that rival human-made works. Moreover, the barrier to using AI tools is getting lower and lower; anyone can easily pull out an AI app to generate things they like, or even use specific prompts to create "goddess" images.

How many people have been waiting for a pirate game like this?

Red Desert is a peculiar game. Its uniqueness lies in the fact that to get the best experience, you need to forget all your previous gaming experiences—at least all your ARPG experience.

As the spiritual successor to the classic realistic racing simulation series "Project CARS," Project Motor Racing's launch last December was nothing short of a disaster. Despite featuring a wide array of real-world cars and tracks, along with impressive visuals, controversial physics simulation, bizarre penalty enforcement, and erratic AI drivers completely ruined the player experience.

Last Saturday, our old friend Sega held a special "Sonic" themed event at an international hotel not far from the Bund in Shanghai.

At 5 PM on July 11, just as I finished my first day of work at this year's Bilibili World and was slowly making my way through the crowds to the Line 2 subway station, nearly every group chat on my phone was repeating the name of a Korean coser from the "Brown Dust 2" booth: "Yasal."

At the recently concluded WePlay expo, I had the honor of meeting a distinguished guest—Mr. Shuhei Yoshida, former president of SIE. As one of the founding figures of the modern gaming industry, Mr. Yoshida places great importance on the development of indie games and has publicly stated on social media multiple times that he closely follows the current state of China's game industry.

At the recently concluded WePlay exhibition, I had the chance to play a very interesting new FPS title—"Last Flag".

"Bartering" does sound a bit romantic.

Following the release of the 3D "Ninja Gaiden," many new-generation fans believed that 3D technology represented the future trend of video games, and that the digital realm should fully transition into the three-dimensional era.

Just last night, the official account of the Chinese original SLG game "Infinity Kingdom" (Shuai Tu Zhi Bin) updated a post with only nine words: "This matter is not over yet, don't rush."

As a game media editor, I've watched countless esports events, big and small. However, the "Havoc Warfare" mode international invitational hosted by Delta Force remains an event that kept me engaged with fresh experiences from start to finish.

The "Rusty Lake" series has long captivated many puzzle game fans with its eerie and bizarre artistic style, as well as its intricate level design that transcends logic. The continuous release of new titles not only solidifies the vast worldview constructed over ten years but also keeps countless players engrossed in the unfolding storyline.

TennoCon 2026 has officially come to a close.

Believe it or not, the current state of FBC: Firewall has brought back sad memories of Redfall. Back in 2023, during the May Day holiday, I spent three intense days sifting through disappointment, which left me completely disheartened about the future of Arkane Austin.