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GamesRadar+ and The MIX to Premiere Two New BitSummit Showcases
BitSummit, Japan's premier indie game festival, announced its 14th edition, "PUNCH," concluded with record attendance and will return in May 2027. In the interim, GamesRadar+, PC Gamer, and The MIX will broadcast two new showcases on May 26th, featuring world premiere trailers and developer spotlights. The BitSummit PUNCH Steam event, offering game demos and sales, remains live through May 28th.
FOTO: Girang Miley Cyrus Raih Bintang Hollywood Walk of Fame
Miley Cyrus was emotional as she received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Friday, May 22nd. The singer was honored for her contributions to the entertainment industry.
All the Winners of the 10th Crunchyroll Anime Awards
The 10th Crunchyroll Anime Awards were held in Tokyo, celebrating the best in anime with over 30 categories and more than 73 million votes cast globally. My Hero Academia Final Season took home Anime of the Year, while Demon Slayer Infinity Castle won Film of the Year. The event featured performances by notable artists and recognized industry veterans, including a special posthumous award for director Tatsuya Nagamine.
Anime Awards 2026 winners: Demon Slayer and My Hero Academia reign supreme
Crunchyroll's 2026 Anime Awards celebrated the best in anime, with Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba taking home Film of the Year and My Hero Academia winning Anime of the Year. The event also recognized winners across various genres and voice performance categories, highlighting popular series like The Apothecary Diaries and Dan Da Dan.
The Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2026 Winners
The Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2026 ceremony, held in Tokyo, celebrated the best in anime with over 73 million votes cast. My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON took home the coveted Anime of the Year award, among its three wins. The event also featured performances and tributes, including a 30th-anniversary celebration of Neon Genesis Evangelion's theme song.
Finnish Game Awards 2026 winners announced — MP3s & NPCs
The winners of the 2026 Finnish Game Awards have been announced, with The Last Caretaker taking home Finnish Game of the Year 2025. Other notable wins include My Tennis Apocalypse for Bit1 Game Competition 2026 and Cities: Skylines II for Best IP Expansion 2025. The event, organized by the Finnish Game Developers' Association and Neogames Finland, celebrated outstanding indie productions.
The Finnish Game Awards honored a scarf-wearing robot as Game of the Year
The Finnish Game Awards 2026 celebrated The Last Caretaker by Channel37 as the Best Finnish Game of 2025. Other notable winners included Paradigm Island for best indie game, Cities: Skylines II for best IP expansion, and Clash Royale for business excellence. The awards ceremony highlighted the achievements of the Finnish game industry, with a focus on outstanding indie productions.
The Canadian Game Awards Are Approaching Fast!
The sixth annual Canadian Game Awards show will take place in Toronto on May 21, celebrating the Canadian gaming industry. Hosted by voice actors Jennifer Hale and Mark Meer, the event will feature presenters like Patricia Summersett and include the Eh! Game Showcase for attendees to interact with playable games and developers. Voting for the Fan Choice Award is still open.
Setelah Oscar, Giliran Golden Globe Bikin Aturan Soal AI
The Golden Globe Awards have established new rules regarding the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI), set to take effect in 2027. These rules permit AI in production processes, provided that human creative direction, artistic judgment, and authorship remain central. Submissions will be evaluated based on the extent of human creative contribution, and AI cannot replace the primary creative input of human talent.
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The final nominations for the Nordic Game Awards 2026 have been revealed. The event celebrates achievements in the Nordic gaming industry.
Nordic Game Awards 2026: Final Nominations Revealed
The Nordic Game Awards 2026 have revealed their nominations, celebrating games from the Nordic region. The awards ceremony will take place on May 28th at Slagthuset in Malmö, hosted by actor Magnus Bruun. Nominees span categories such as Best Game, Best Art, and Best Technology, highlighting the region's development talent.
AI performances and screenplays won't be eligible for Oscars
Artificial intelligence-generated performances and screenplays will not be eligible for Academy Awards. This decision addresses concerns about the role of AI in creative industries and its impact on human artistry.
Dilarang Masuk Kabin, Piala Oscar Malah Hilang di Bagasi Pesawat
Lufthansa is searching for a lost Oscar statuette belonging to Russian director Pavel Talankin, which disappeared from his luggage after he landed in Frankfurt. The statuette was placed in checked baggage by Talankin after US Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officials at JFK Airport prohibited him from carrying it into the cabin, citing it as a potential weapon. Talankin expressed confusion and distress, noting he had transported the award numerous times previously without issue.
Blue Prince and The Darkest Files win top prizes at German Computer Game Awards 2026
The German Computer Game Awards 2026 celebrated excellence in game development, with "Blue Prince" winning Best International Game and "The Darkest Files" securing awards for Best German Game and Best Serious Game. A total of €800,000 in prize money was distributed across 15 categories, highlighting the quality of games made in Germany.
German Computer Game Awards 2026: game association congratulates the winners
The German Computer Game Awards 2026 celebrated outstanding German game development, with 'The Darkest Files' by Paintbucket Games winning 'Best German Game' and 'weltenbauer. Software Entwicklung' named 'Studio of the Year'. The ceremony also awarded 'Tiny Bookshop' for 'Best Debut' and 'Blue Prince' for 'Best International Game', with the 2027 awards set to be held in Berlin.
IGEA Announces the 2026 AGDAs
The Australian Game Developer Awards (AGDAs) will return in 2026, celebrating the Australian games industry with nominations now open until June 7. The ceremony will be held on October 7 at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre as part of Melbourne International Games Week, recognizing outstanding games, studios, and individuals.
South of Midnight Wins Peabody
South of Midnight, a third-person action-adventure game developed by Compulsion Games, has been honored with a Peabody Award. The announcement was made during the 86th Peabody Winners ceremony.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Sales Hit 8m on First Anniversary
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has achieved eight million sales on its first anniversary. Developer Sandfall Interactive also released a new update adding cosmetic items and bug fixes. The RPG recently won three BAFTA awards, including Best Game.
As Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 further proves Jennifer English is a GOTY magician, one of her co-stars is "happy to…
Voice actress Jennifer English has been involved in multiple BAFTA Games Award winners, including Elden Ring, Baldur's Gate 3, and the upcoming Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. Her colleague Rich Keeble expressed his willingness to work with her on future projects, citing her apparent knack for award-winning games.
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The finalists for the MCV/DEVELOP Awards have been announced. The awards celebrate achievements within the UK video game industry.