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Bungie co-founder is making an extraction shooter game on Roblox!

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ByteDance, TikTok owner, chooses Brazil for its largest data center outside of China, an investment of US$ 39 billion.

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Christopher Nolan's next film, The Odyssey, debuts as an 18+ immersive experience on Roblox, letting players live Odysseus' journey firsthand. Roblox cements its spot as a major entertainment platform with this groundbreaking crossover.

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NetEase is launching "ClawClaw" in China, an autonomous AI agent that integrates with its MuMu Android emulator to automate tasks on PCs, including repetitive quests and grinding in games.

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NetEase's Floatopia is launching its first "Bubble Test" in China! Limited slots, data wipe, no in-app purchases. Play on Android, iOS, PC with cross-platform support.

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Konami is launching Wai Wai World Craft, its new UGC platform designed to rival Roblox and Fortnite. Like in Roblox, players will be able to create worlds using a UGC and AIGC editor. Also, you will be able to use iconic characters from Konami franchises in all your games.

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TTK, a realistic tactical FPS made by two developers on Roblox, surpasses 8 million plays! Inspired by Ready Or Not, the game promises cooperative modes and future missions. Runs well on mobile and without aggressive monetization. The AAA gaming industry should take note.

I found someone who needed help with a task in Spirit Crossing and I went to help 😊 the feeling of kindness in this game is truly incredible.

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I really like the social system in Spirit Crossing, all the "strangers" players display a spiritual silhouette until you meet and introduce yourselves to each other individually. Really cool.

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Spirit Crossing’s public playtest is now live and free on Steam. Explore mountaintop ruins, save spirits, and build your sanctuary in this cozy life-sim MMO from Spry Fox.

Krafton opens global pre-registration for Astro Arena, its new casual 3v3 PvP mobile game featuring fast-paced battles and unique heroes. Launching July 9, 2026!

NCSoft confirms the release of Horizon: Steel Frontiers for 2027, along with DEFECT, AION 2 (Global), Star Prayer, Prayer of the Stars, and Bonfire in the pipeline until 2027.

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Tencent is reportedly preparing a major UGC platform (Roblox-like) for Delta Force following a newly updated recruitment listing from Tencent IEG.

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Director of "Warp Knights", the new strategy RPG from ByteDance (TikTok’s owner), says this is currently the game with the highest use of AI in the entire industry. "This is the game with the highest AI concentration on the market right now, and you wouldn't even notice."

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NetEase advances in the AI race in China with a possible investment in DeepSeek, focused on large-scale AI models, strengthening its integration of AI in games and infrastructure for future development.

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Sword of Justice's "New World" update drops major graphical upgrades, fresh storylines, and new gameplay mechanics into NetEase's flagship Wuxia MMORPG.

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Celo Zaga @celoalze.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Lady Sun arrives in Honor of Kings: World in the Season 1 update in China. Check out the gameplay trailer!

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Tencent's Interstellar Utopia launches its first beta in July in China for PC and Android, offering an open world with complete freedom, mech customization, and continuous exploration on a unified global server.

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Celo Zaga @celoalze.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

A new trailer for Lord of the Mysteries has been revealed. "Choose your extraordinary allies in this dangerous, wild world! The network system is your strongest backup in the unpredictable realm of the extraordinary. You're never alone, team up and face the chaos together!"

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Celo Zaga @celoalze.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

Project: Dreamcore has released some gameplay footage from its new co-op horror extraction game, which promises to rival Tomb Busters and other games in this genre that are gaining popularity in China.

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Celo Zaga @celoalze.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

Sea of Remnants Character Gacha Showcase. All characters are free and obtainable through game progression, but you can speed this up through the gacha system.

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Celo Zaga @celoalze.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

Tomb Buster launches today on PC, Android and iOS! The game has been quite successful in the Chinese market, forcing major companies like NetEase and Tencent to incorporate similar gameplay features into their games to rival its popularity.

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Celo Zaga @celoalze.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

ust Dance Party will officially launch in China on July 2nd! Tencent's new mobile game features classic and modern dance, allowing you to play solo or with friends at parties and online battles using only your phone.

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Celo Zaga @celoalze.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

miHoYo is developing a new 3D MOBA game using Unreal Engine 5, with multiple developer positions open. Early stages, theme and gameplay details yet to be revealed.

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Celo Zaga @celoalze.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

As expected, NetEase's Identity V adds a new "Treasure Hunt" mode, following the trend sparked by Tomb Busters' success in China, joining titles like Sword of Justice, Game for Peace (PUBG Mobile China), Party Stars and Eggy Party with similar gameplay.

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Chasing Kaleidorider, an RIDER Girl Dokidoki RPG from Tencent, has also been approved for publication in China.

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Totopia, Bytedance's do-it-all party game, has received approval for publication in China.

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NetEase's new melee horror game Hidden Edge (诡影藏锋) has been approved in China. It blends extraction gameplay with melee combat in an ancient Chinese horror folklore setting. Details regarding platforms and release date are yet to be announced.

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FURYU reveals ANOMALITH, a survival horror bishoujo action game, launching worldwide on PS5, Switch 2, and PC on October 29.

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Unreal Engine 6 will unite Disney, Rocket League, Fortnite and LEGO verse into a single app with a metaverse selection interface, offering multiple games and experiences on a single platform.

A new Rocket League is coming, built with Unreal Engine 6!

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HoYoverse will invest US$14.6 billion over 3 years to advance AI, focusing on intelligent NPCs, automation, and content generation for its future games. Co-founder Liu Wei detailed the complete in-house AI strategy at an event in Beijing.

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Destiny: Rising has seen a 97% drop in revenue and a 96.5% drop in downloads since its peak in September 2025, raising questions about its future as Bungie announces the end of development for Destiny 2 in June 2026.

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Meta is launching a Reddit clone called "Forum", the new platform will use your data from Facebook and existing Facebook Groups, and works exactly like Reddit, with deep AI integration. Forum is currently only available for iOS.

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Celo Zaga @celoalze.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Lord of the Mysteries opens beta registrations on PC, Android, and iOS on June 26, 2026. Massive MMO with Unreal Engine 5, unique progression through Pathways and Beyonder. Explore a Victorian world full of mysteries and powers.

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Animula Nook will be featured at Tencent's annual gaming conference, Tencent Spark 2026, with updates on its development stage and new gameplay mechanics. Tencent Spark will be broadcast on May 27 at 20:00 CST in China.

Celo Zaga @celoalze.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

In a new letter, Ananta developers say that the game aims to redefine open-world city games with unique art, narrative, and gameplay, prioritizing quality over rushed releases to offer players a fresh, immersive experience beyond traditional anime styles.

Celo Zaga @celoalze.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

NetEase announced a new test in China for Sea of Remnants, with a new gameplay mechanic to be revealed.

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Celo Zaga @celoalze.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

NetEase's Floatopia, a cozy life simulation game, will have its first test in China in June 2026, more details will be released soon.

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NetEase has revealed the first trailer for "Sword of Justice: New World," which blends past, present, and future in a major update to the flagship MMORPG!

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Fortnite returns globally to iOS, except in Australia for now.

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Totopia, the all-in-one hub game from Bytedance, is ending its Steam playtest. The title is expected to be released later on PC, PS5, Xbox Series, Android, and iOS.

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Tencent's Spark 2026 gaming conference has been officially announced for May 27 at 20:00 CST in China.

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