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ARK FRANCHISE REVEALS AT IGN LIVE 2026
At IGN Live 2026, Studio Wildcard revealed ARK Maker, a new world-building mode for ARK: Survival Ascended, and shared details about ARK: The Animated Series. The studio also announced the upcoming release of the Genesis Ascended Part 1 remaster and the Tides of Fortune expansion on June 25, featuring new naval gameplay and creatures.
The Indie Premier Announces Diverse Panel of Judges Representing the Best of Indie Gaming
The Indie Premier has announced the diverse panel of judges for its inaugural event, which includes leaders from Whitethorn Games, Media Indie Exchange, Mega Cat Studios, Twitch streamer Roxikat, and curator Alpha Beta Gamer. These judges will evaluate submissions across categories like Grand Indie Champ, Gameplay Mastery, Visual Virtuoso, and Master Mix Award.
The First HOW TO ROB A BANK Trailer Makes Crime Look Like a Subscriber Goal
The trailer for the upcoming heist film HOW TO ROB A BANK has been released, showcasing bank robbers who livestream their crimes to a large online following. Directed by David Leitch, the movie stars Nicholas Hoult, Anna Sawai, Rhenzy Feliz, Pete Davidson, John C. Reilly, and Zoë Kravitz. The film is set to premiere on September 4.
Maingear's updated MG-1 gaming PC looks and costs a pretty penny, but there are cheaper options
The updated Maingear MG-1 gaming PC offers extreme power with configurations featuring the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 and Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090, but its high price tag is not fully justified by the case's cheap feel. While it excels in gaming and content creation performance, the cooling struggles with the high-end CPU under heavy load, and cheaper alternatives offer better value.
Computex 2026: NVIDIA’s RTX Spark Is a Big Swing at the Future of Premium Laptops
NVIDIA unveiled the RTX Spark, a new Arm-based chip for laptops and compact PCs, at Computex 2026. Developed with MediaTek, it aims to deliver RTX 5070-level performance for AI, content creation, and gaming, while offering improved efficiency and battery life. The chip supports local AI agent execution and enhanced creative workflows in Adobe software, positioning NVIDIA as a competitor in the mobile computing market.
Twitch creators will soon be able to stream in horizontal and vertical formats simultaneously
Twitch announced a new 'Dual Format' feature that will allow creators to stream in both horizontal and vertical formats simultaneously. This update was revealed alongside other new features at TwitchCon Europe.
The Best Smartphone Accessories to Elevate Your Content Creation Game
This guide highlights essential smartphone accessories for content creators, focusing on enhancing mobile photography and videography. It features products like the Peak Design Mobile Cuff, ULANZI CG02 Shutter Grip, Manfrotto PIXI Mini Tripod, Saramonic BLINK500B2+ microphone, and portable SSDs from DIGIERA and Seagate. The article also covers the Peak Design Mobile Collection ecosystem and TP-Link travel router for improved connectivity and protection with cases from Pitaka.
Game Crossovers and Collaborations
Ubisoft is leveraging its video game intellectual property to create content for museums and television. The article also mentions the release of an Elden Ring Deluxe Albinauric Plushie by Bandai Namco Entertainment, highlighting cross-media collaborations and merchandising.
Largest Japanese web novel platform mandates AI-usage disclosure
The largest Japanese web novel platform, Shōsetsuka ni Narō, will mandate AI-usage disclosure for all works starting September 1, 2026. This policy aims to prevent misunderstandings and build trust between authors, readers, and production companies by clearly labeling content created with or aided by artificial intelligence. Failure to comply will result in the inability to update existing works.
Shock, tears, and relief: How Destiny 2's most popular creators reacted to the end of the legendary shooter
Bungie has announced that Destiny 2 will cease receiving content updates after June 9th, 2026, a decision that has deeply affected its most prominent content creators. Streamers like Datto and Fallout expressed shock and sadness, reflecting on the game's decade-long impact on their careers and communities. While the end of Destiny 2's content cycle is confirmed, the future of a potential Destiny 3 remains uncertain, with Bungie currently focused on its new extraction shooter, Marathon.
How Streaming Platforms Are Changing the Way We Discover New Games
Streaming platforms and content creators have fundamentally changed how players discover new games, shifting focus from traditional advertising to real-time gameplay and community recommendations. This evolution offers greater transparency and player agency in curation but also presents challenges related to hype cycles and spoiler-heavy content. The industry is adapting by catering to streaming audiences and designing games to be more 'watchable'.
Gayming Awards 2026 Reveals Hosts, Guests, And Early Award Winners
The Gayming Awards 2026 will celebrate queer geek culture on June 8, hosted by Erika Ishii and Dawn. Trixie Mattel will receive the LGBTQ+ Content Creator Superstar Award, and Darion Lowenstein will be honored with the Gayming Icon Award for his work in authentic LGBTQ+ representation in gaming. The event will feature various segments, including a D&D-style scene, a ranking of video game characters, a custom PC build giveaway, and a reunion of the 'Gaymer Guys'.
It's the most powerful gaming CPU money can buy, but you really shouldn't.
The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition offers marginal gaming performance gains over the 9950X3D for a significantly higher price, making it an impractical choice for most PC gamers. While it shows some benefits in specific scenarios due to its dual 3D V-Cache design and symmetrical clock speeds, its high cost, power consumption, and thermal output do not justify the expense for its limited advantages.
Coming Soon: CAM Model Simulator 2026 - Official Game Announcement!
CAM Model Simulator 2026 is an upcoming simulation game where players build a career as a digital creator on premium fan platforms. Starting with nothing, players must make smart decisions, create content, and manage their brand to grow an audience and become an online star. The game will feature avatar customization, fan management, sponsorship deals, and opportunities to expand a content empire.
"My journey doesn't feel that different from David Fincher or Steven Spielberg's": The new class of horror filmmakers is here, and they're all graduates of YouTube
A new wave of horror filmmakers is emerging from YouTube, leveraging their established fanbases and content creation skills to break into the film industry. Directors like Curry Barker and Kane Parsons, along with Markiplier's adaptation of Iron Lung, demonstrate a successful transition from online platforms to cinematic releases, often with a focus on fast-paced, engaging narratives.
The Seagate FireCuda X Vault hard drive is a welcome sight in a post-inflated SSD world, but only for content-creating gamers
The Seagate FireCuda X Vault is an 8TB or 20TB external hard drive that offers substantial storage for PC games and content creation, featuring RGB lighting and Seagate's Rescue Data Recovery Services. While it's a more affordable alternative to SSDs for large backups, its size, power requirements, and slower speeds make it less ideal for running modern AAA games directly.
WoW Classic content creators head to Blizzard HQ for undisclosed 3-day event, teasing Classic+ again
Several World of Warcraft Classic content creators, including Esfand, Sodapoppin, and Xaryu, have gathered at Blizzard Entertainment's headquarters for a three-day undisclosed event. This has fueled speculation about a potential announcement for "Classic+", a concept that has been teased and surveyed by Blizzard previously. The event follows a history of Blizzard hosting creator summits for major announcements.
MomoCon Expands Gaming Experience with AMD Partnership for 2026
MomoCon, a major anime and gaming convention in the Southeast United States, has announced a partnership with AMD for its 2026 event. AMD will power the convention's PC Freeplay area with over 200 high-end systems and support the Stream Zone for content creators. The partnership also includes a significant booth presence with giveaways and technology demonstrations.
Instagram is testing optional 'AI creator' labels
Instagram is testing an optional label for accounts that frequently use generative AI in their content creation. The platform is encouraging its use but not mandating it for all AI-generated posts.
Caedrel says that, while Los Ratones was profitable, the League of Legends team "wasn't really sustainable long term"
Esports personality Marc 'Caedrel' Lamont stated that while his League of Legends team, Los Ratones, was profitable, its model was not sustainable long-term. The team focused heavily on content creation, which eventually ran out, leading to its disbandment. Despite this, Los Ratones achieved success, including winning the EU Masters.
