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HONOR OF KINGS UNITES WITH INUYASHA TO INTRODUCE EXCLUSIVE SKINS AND NEW GAMEPLAY EXPERIENCES Brothers By Blood, Bound By DestinyHonor of Kings, the world's most-played MOBA, is collaborating with the anime series InuYasha from June 27 to July 26. This event introduces exclusive InuYasha-themed skins, spritelings, and backgrounds, along with various in-game events like a Lucky Draw and a Top-Up event to earn rewards. Developed by TiMi Studio Group, a subsidiary of Tencent Games, Honor of Kings is known for its free-to-play model and thriving esports scene.
gamescom dev announces opening keynote by Amir Satvat and first program highlightsgamescom dev 2026 has announced its first program highlights, including an opening keynote by Amir Satvat on the future of the games industry. The event will feature new curated tracks for Animation, Level Design, and AI, with initial speakers and sessions revealed. The conference, taking place August 23-25 in Cologne, aims to bring together global industry professionals.- HONOR OF KINGS ROLLING OUT THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE UPDATE OF 2026 HOK Plus 2.0 Is Now Live!Honor of Kings has launched its major HOK Plus 2.0 update, introducing a new Indian-inspired hero named Devara and three Arena of Valor heroes. The update also features a new Super Flow Brawl 2.0 mode, quality-of-life improvements, and various in-game rewards and events, including preparations for the 2026 Asian Games Esports Qualifiers.
Cosmo Tales Demo Now AvailableBohemia Interactive has released a playable demo for their family-friendly roguelite adventure, Cosmo Tales, and confirmed an Early Access launch in September 2026. The studio also showcased gameplay and trailers, highlighting the game's accessible design and procedural elements. Cosmo Tales will be featured during Steam Next Fest from June 15 to June 22.
XSOLLA STRENGTHENS COMMITMENT TO ATLANTIC CANADA’S GROWING GAME INDUSTRY WITH EXPANDED EVENT PRESENCEGlobal video game commerce company Xsolla is strengthening its commitment to Atlantic Canada's growing game industry by participating in two major events: Game Invest East and XP Game Connect Atlantic. Xsolla representatives will engage in panels and workshops focused on game development, investment, and ecosystem growth, reinforcing the company's support for regional developers and fostering industry collaboration.
Tencent Games Spotlights Future Player Experiences with 45 Major Updates at SPARK 2026Tencent Games revealed 45 major updates at its SPARK 2026 conference, focusing on development, publishing, and investments. The event highlighted new IP collaborations, cross-platform experiences, and technological innovations across various titles including League of Legends, Arena Breakout: Infinite, Arma Reforger, and CONTROL Resonant. Updates also covered new game launches, expansions, and collaborations with brands like Persona 5 Royal and Jingdezhen Imperial Kiln Institute.- PONCLE KEYNOTE LEADS EXPANDED B2B PROGRAMME AT LONDON GAMES FESTIVALThe London Games Festival has expanded its B2B program, featuring a keynote from Poncle, the studio behind Vampire Survivors. The event includes a two-day Games Finance Market with £247 million in potential investment, a Self-Publishing Toolkit live session, and the first Games For Change London Summit focused on social impact through games. A 'Games meets film' convergence event, Screen Play, will also explore collaborations between creative industries.
IOI Partners disowns MindsEye, Krafton collabs with arms dealer, and more cuts at Ubisoft - Patch Notes #44Several major gaming companies faced significant news this past fortnight. IOI Partners disowned the game MindsEye, Krafton announced a $1 billion partnership with a defense firm while simultaneously losing a lawsuit, and Ubisoft underwent restructuring leading to layoffs and the closure of Red Storm Entertainment's game development. Additionally, unionized game workers are petitioning for immigrant protections, Pokemon Pokopia achieved strong sales, and Nvidia's DLSS 5 technology faced backlash from developers.
Ubisoft ends game development at Red Storm and lays off 105 workersUbisoft has ended active game development at its subsidiary Red Storm Entertainment, resulting in the layoff of 105 employees as part of a global cost-saving initiative. The studio will transition to a support role, focusing on IT and engine development. This move is part of broader restructuring efforts within Ubisoft, which has seen multiple studio closures and layoffs this year.
Tencent Games' VISVISE Makes Its GDC Debut, Showcasing Full-Stack AI Animation and Modeling SolutionsTencent Games showcased its AI-driven creation platform, VISVISE, at GDC for the first time, featuring the industry's first deployable multimodal motion generation large model and an AI-powered 3D modeling pipeline. The platform aims to accelerate game artistic creation by automating tasks like animation generation, rigging, and 3D mesh creation, allowing studios to focus more on creativity. Director of AIGC Product R&D, Cheng Ge, presented on how these tools can reduce manual labor for artists.
Anti-Cheat Expert (ACE) Unveils Industry-First Anti-Cracking iOS Hardening Solution and AI Security Framework at GDC 2026At GDC 2026, Tencent Games' Anti-Cheat Expert (ACE) division introduced its new iOS Hardening Solution and an AI-powered anti-cheat framework for extraction shooters. These technologies address platform-level vulnerabilities and sophisticated cheating methods, aiming to foster fairer gaming environments. ACE also released a new guidebook on building secure game ecosystems.- Tencent Games Debuts MagicDawn at GDC 2026, Showcasing AI-Driven Global Illumination and Spatial Audio for Next-Gen Game ExperiencesTencent Games unveiled its AI-driven game engine technology, MagicDawn, at GDC Festival of Gaming 2026. MagicDawn offers advanced global illumination and spatial audio solutions designed for next-generation audiovisual experiences, aiming to improve realism and efficiency for developers across PC and mobile platforms. The technology was showcased using the open-world game Roco Kingdom: World.
Miniature Life Sim Animula Nook Launching First Alpha PlaytestLilliLandia Games, a studio under Tencent Games, will launch the first alpha playtest for its PC-exclusive life simulation game, Animula Nook, on March 19th, 2026. The playtest will introduce new areas like the Balcony and Wupa Woods, feature customization options for players and NPCs, and allow interaction with over 50 unique characters called Minies. Sign-ups are open until March 15th, 2026.
Tencent Games Showcases Tech Advancements Shaping Future Player Experience at GDC 2026Tencent Games will present its technological advancements at GDC 2026, focusing on AI-powered tools for game creation, engine innovation, and player protection. The company will showcase solutions like VISVISE for 3D animation, MagicDawn for enhanced visuals, and ACE for anti-cheat systems. Tencent Games will also highlight its commitment to sustainable growth and talent development through various sessions and initiatives.
Confirmed release date of PUBG mobile Lite IndiaIndian players are awaiting the release date for PUBG Mobile Lite, which was banned in September. Krafton Inc. recently announced Battlegrounds Mobile India, a separate version of PUBG Mobile, but has not provided details for PUBG Mobile Lite. The article also notes that PUBG Mobile's storage size has been reduced, potentially allowing Lite players to use the main version.