Mattel launches new global studios business to develop games based on its IP
Mattel Game Studios builds on Mattel138, which the company acquired from partner NetEase earlier this year. Source: Games Industry
Steam MMO in development for 10 years releases for free — somehow, it’s working
Soul’s Remnant is an MMORPG developed by 2 people that is defying odds on Steam. Source: Polygon
National CineMedia, Inc. to Acquire Captivate for $275 Million, Creating the Leading Premium Video and Digital Out-of-Home Advertising Platform
National CineMedia Inc., the largest cinema advertising platform in the U.S., today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Captivate Holdings, LLC (“Captivate”), the leading operator of digital video elevator and lobby advertising in North America, … Continued
China’s summer box office surges as screen hits fuel consumer spending
China’s 2026 summer movie season is heating up, with box office receipts and audience turnout hitting record highs. Source: CTGN
The Box Office Is Finally Back: “We’re All Breathing a Hell of a Lot Easier”
So far, 2026 is shaping up to be the strongest post-pandemic year at the box office to date, raking in about $6.2 billion domestically through last Sunday. That’s 15 percent ahead of the same point in 2025, with five movies … Continued
What Rockstar Games’ Netflix Pact for ‘GTA 6’ Reveal Signals About Hollywood’s Growing Relationship With Gaming
“Grand Theft Auto 6” was already set to make history in the video game world — but now it’s making a hot prerelease spin through Hollywood as well. Source: Variety