Game Development End of an Era: Looney Tunes: World of Mayhem to Shut Down as Mobile Gaming Landscape Shifts July 16, 2026 Neng Nana The mobile gaming industry has reached another significant milestone in its ongoing consolidation, as Scopely and Aquiris Game Studio have officially announced the impending sunset of their popular free-to-play title,…
Gaming Culture The Future of Immersion: EA’s Strategy for Integrating Advertising into Virtual Worlds July 16, 2026 Suro Senen The landscape of interactive entertainment is undergoing a profound shift. As the costs associated with developing AAA blockbuster titles continue to skyrocket, major publishers are looking beyond traditional unit sales…
Game Development Beyond the Internal Engine: Inside Blackbird Interactive’s Hybrid Business Model July 16, 2026 Jia Lissa In an industry often defined by the "hit-or-miss" nature of original IP development, Canadian studio Blackbird Interactive has carved out a resilient, multifaceted path. Founded in 2007 by alumni of…
Game Development A Night of Excellence: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Dominates the 2026 Develop:Star Awards July 16, 2026 Basiran The global gaming industry descended upon Brighton this week for the highly anticipated Develop:Star Awards 2026. As the crown jewel of the Develop:Brighton conference, the ceremony serves as a barometer…
Gaming Culture The Nostalgia Paradox: Why Riot Games’ ‘League of Legends Classic’ Is Dividing the Player Base July 16, 2026 Jia Lissa The announcement of League of Legends Classic was intended to be a watershed moment for Riot Games—a nostalgic love letter to the early seasons of the world’s most popular MOBA.…
Game Development Beyond the Block: How 4J Studios is Attempting to Reinvent the Voxel Genre with Reforj July 16, 2026 Laily UPN For over a decade, the name 4J Studios was synonymous with the global phenomenon that is Minecraft. Based in Dundee, Scotland, and founded in 2005 by industry veterans Chris van…
Gaming Hardware Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Defends Rubin Roadmap Amidst Mounting Industry Speculation July 16, 2026 Ali Ikhwan Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has moved to quell growing market anxiety surrounding the company’s next-generation artificial intelligence roadmap. During a recent high-profile appearance in Japan, Huang categorically denied reports suggesting…
Game Development Beyond the Block: How 4J Studios is Reimagining the Voxel Genre with ‘Reforj’ July 16, 2026 Muslim For over a decade, the name 4J Studios was synonymous with the global phenomenon that is Minecraft. From 2012 onwards, the Dundee-based outfit, founded by industry veterans Chris van der…
VR/AR Gaming Viking Rhythms Return: Ragnarock Expands Library with New Licensed Tracks Amidst Industry Challenges July 16, 2026 Lina Irawan The virtual reality rhythm landscape is notoriously competitive, defined by the constant need for fresh content to keep players engaged in high-intensity, beat-matching gameplay. For Ragnarock, the popular Viking-themed VR…
Gaming Culture The Nostalgia Paradox: Why Riot Games’ ‘League of Legends Classic’ Is Dividing the Player Base July 15, 2026 Iffa Jayyana The announcement of League of Legends Classic was intended to be a watershed moment for Riot Games—a nostalgic love letter to the early seasons of the world’s most popular MOBA.…
