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The latest game event to fall afoul of US visa rules is a live concert for horse girl racer Umamusume: Pretty Derby
An upcoming concert for the popular game Umamusume: Pretty Derby, part of its "The Stage: World Tour", has been cancelled in Los Angeles due to difficulties in obtaining necessary US visas for the performers. Developers Cygames stated they had been working for over six months to secure visas but were unsuccessful. This follows a similar incident with a performer for Wuthering Waves and highlights broader issues with international event organizers facing US visa system challenges.
Umamusume: Pretty Derby's first US concert in doubt thanks to Trump immigration policies
Cygames' planned Umamusume: Pretty Derby concert in Los Angeles, scheduled for October 22-23, 2026, is in jeopardy due to difficulties securing entry visas for traveling staff and performers. The company cited Donald Trump's administration's strict immigration policies as the cause, potentially leading to cancellation. A final decision is expected by October 19, 2026.
Warframe of Mind: Devouring the moon as the Taubound operation commences
The article discusses the recent Warframe event leading to Tau, expressing disappointment with the perceived lack of substantial content and the reliance on alerts for moonflesh collection. While acknowledging the rewards like Tauforged shards and the Legendary core are valuable, the author feels the event under-delivers on player expectations, particularly regarding the narrative's impact on Eris. The piece also offers advice to new players on prioritizing rewards during the event.
Warframe teases its upcoming one-time-only Operation: Taubound starting up on October 15
Digital Extremes is launching a unique, one-time-only in-game event for Warframe called Operation: Taubound on October 15th. This event will allow players to team up with the Sentient flagship Praghasa to open a gate to Tau, featuring a new Tau Prologue quest and opportunities to earn exclusive rewards by harvesting Moonflesh. Crucially, the content from Operation: Taubound will not be repeatable.
Xbox CEO unveils 'new Xbox division' for game-adjacent ventures named 'XP'
Xbox has launched a new division named XP, which will manage non-gaming ventures such as film and TV production, live events, and product creation. The division, led by Mojang's Kayleen Walters, aims to expand the Xbox brand's reach through transmedia projects like the upcoming Minecraft movie sequel and physical events like Blizzcon. This announcement comes amidst recent layoffs and a strategic "reset" initiative within the Xbox division.
Xbox XP is the company’s new film and TV division
Xbox has launched a new division called Xbox XP, which will focus on film, television, live events, and consumer products related to its gaming franchises. The division aims to bring Xbox properties to wider audiences through various media and experiences, led by Kayleen Walters.
Xbox Announces New Film, TV and Entertainment Division XP, Led by Former Minecraft Studio Head
Xbox has launched a new division called XP, focused on expanding its gaming franchises into film, television, merchandise, live events, and partnerships. Led by former Minecraft studio head Kayleen Walters, the division aims to reach audiences beyond the games themselves, leveraging recent successes like the Minecraft movie and the Fallout series.
Duet Night Abyss brings back the Bountiful Day event and adds a new way to unlock its latest character
Duet Night Abyss has launched the second half of its September update, featuring the return of the Bountiful Day event which boosts rewards from commissions until October 8th. The update also introduces a new method to unlock the character Falsi via the Nocturnal Echoes weekly boss feature, alongside events granting materials for quick mission completion and new cosmetic outfits.
Castlevania's Iconic Soundtrack Gets Its Own Symphony, Brought to Life by a 25-Piece Power Rock Orchestra
Konami is celebrating the 40th anniversary of Castlevania with a special symphony featuring a 25-member rock orchestra. This event will bring the series' iconic music to fans in Tokyo, London, and Los Angeles.
Minecraft LIVE Fall 2026 Recap
This article is a recap of the Minecraft Live Fall 2026 event. It also contains information regarding the website's use of optional cookies for advertising and social media connections, with options to manage cookie preferences.
Pokemon GO Tour 2027 returns to Los Angeles & Taiwan to celebrate the Alola region
Pokemon GO Tour 2027 will celebrate the Alola region with in-person events in Los Angeles and Kaohsiung from February 19-21, 2027, followed by a global celebration on February 27-28. The event is themed around Pokemon Sun & Moon and Pokemon Ultra Sun & Moon.
Esports tournaments do it better in person
The author, attending a Counter-Strike 2 tournament at Logitech G Play in Warsaw, highlights the significant improvements in the live esports event experience compared to the past. Enhanced on-stage lighting and immersive audio contribute to an impressive in-person tournament atmosphere.
WH40K: Darktide ska uppdateras med en ny minikampanj
Fatshark is releasing a new update for Warhammer 40,000: Darktide called Depths of the Damned on September 29. This update introduces a mini-campaign with a new story, a new map called Spillway, new weapons including three new families and variants, and a new boss, the Prophet of Decay. It also includes a new live event and shop rotation.
Sea of Thieves readies multiple events and some new Custom Seas options for Season 21 on September 17
Sea of Thieves is launching Season 21 on September 17th, featuring a variety of live events including a new Talk Like a Pirate Day event and returning favorites like the Festival of the Damned. The update also introduces new Custom Seas options for players creating their own experiences, such as customizable treasure placement and day/night cycle speed.
Zelda Nintendo Direct eclipsed Gamescom Opening Night Live and State of Play
A recent Nintendo Direct focused on The Legend of Zelda reportedly surpassed viewership numbers for both Gamescom Opening Night Live and Sony's State of Play. While it did not reach the peak viewership of the Grand Theft Auto VI reveal, its performance indicates strong interest in the Zelda franchise.
PSO2 New Genesis brings new gear, a harvest festival quest, and more big Rappy fights this month
Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis is receiving several updates throughout September, including a harvest festival quest, new gear, and challenging boss fights. Players can expect limited-time events and new missions starting September 2nd.
Fallout 76's new Slasher update is "a first of its kind"
Fallout 76 is launching a new multi-week horror-themed event called 'The Slasher' on September 15, 2024, which will gradually introduce new elements and challenges. Alongside this event, the game will reintroduce its second-ever season, 'Armor Ace,' as a legacy season, allowing players to earn previously missed rewards.
Star Wars The Old Republic kicks off Galactic Season 11 with companions and a shallow bowl for your head
Star Wars: The Old Republic has launched its 11th Galactic Season, reintroducing Fen Zeil and Amity as earnable companions. The season also features a unique meta-achievement reward: a shallow bowl worn as a hat with a chin strap, alongside other cosmetic items, weapons, mounts, and minipets available on both free and subscriber tracks.
Black Desert Mobile celebrates one year of its united global server with five weeks of events
Black Desert Mobile is celebrating the one-year anniversary of its united global server with five weeks of in-game events. These events will feature continent-themed activities, weekly rewards, a digital cake buff, and various quests and boss fights. The latest patch also includes updates to bounty missions, class adjustments, and overall game fixes.
The Awakening goes live in Gigaverse with a $20,000 prize pool as MMORPG shift begins
Gigaverse has launched 'The Awakening,' a two-month event designed to transition the game into its MMORPG counterpart, Gigaverse Online. This event introduces a prize pool starting at $20,000 USDC, rewarding players for collecting a new resource called Hard Cores through various in-game activities. Existing player resources and items can be carried over to aid progress in the new MMORPG.
