505 Games has officially confirmed a sequel to Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, with original creative director Xia Siyuan leading development at his newly founded studio Indolphinity. The publisher acquired the IP for roughly €4 million in April and will fund global publishing while keeping future development firmly rooted in China.
Steam is on track for its most lucrative year ever, generating $11 billion in gross revenue in the first half of 2026, driven in part by high-priced new releases like Resident Evil Requiem and Forza Horizon 6. The platform's success also stems from its thriving back catalogue and growing adoption in Asian markets, particularly China. Despite the industry's challenges, Valve's platform continues to thrive.
Sony's decision to halt PC ports of exclusive titles may inadvertently abandon its substantial Chinese audience, where PC gaming dominates due to historical console bans. China accounted for 42% of Death Stranding 2 sales and was a top market for Stellar Blade. This shift could cost Sony a significant share of the Chinese gaming market.
Xbox has officially rebranded as XBOX following a community poll where 65% of 19,000 voters preferred the uppercase title. Under new CEO Asha Sharma, the company is undergoing significant strategic changes, including the sunsetting of its Copilot initiative and the introduction of a new Game Pass tier tailored for Chinese gamers. These moves aim to address community and developer friction, signaling a faster, more community-centric approach for XBOX.
Xbox is developing "Project Saluki", a new Game Pass tier designed specifically for the burgeoning Chinese gaming market, adapting to its unique regulations and preferences. This strategic move aims to capitalize on China's gaming prowess, evident in hits like Black Myth Wukong. As Xbox seeks to rebound from sluggish sales, particularly with the Series X/S, this initiative under new CEO Asha Sharma could be a crucial turning point.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang laments the company's zero market share in China's AI hardware sector, advocating for unrestricted US exports of AI chips to the country. Huang believes the benefits of selling advanced technology to China outweigh the risks, comparing the current AI revolution to the Industrial Revolution. He argues the US must lead in AI exports to maintain a strategic edge.
Fallout series creator Tim Cain finally clears the air on who launched the first nuke in the iconic game series. Learn how this revelation impacts the lore and community.
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