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Tencent Cloud Unveils AI-Powered Gaming Solutions at GDC 2026, Transforming Connection, Creation, and Security for the Future of Games

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The Latest GVoice Brings Revolutionary Upgrade to In-Game Player Journey and Immersion SAN FRANCISCO, March 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — At the Game Developer’s Conference (GDC) 2026, Tencent Cloud, the cloud business of global technology company Tencent, electrified GDC 2026 with AI‑powered breakthroughs for the games industry, introducing a new wave of AI-powered solutions set to … Read more

Paramount’s Takeover of Warner Bros Is Turning Into an International Crisis

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Donald Trump’s war on Iran may have some unexpected collateral, starting with Paramount’s pending deal to purchase Warner Bros. Discovery. The proposed $111 billion takeover agreement included a significant amount of money coming from Middle Eastern sovereign wealth funds, much to the chagrin of national security experts—but now that the Gulf countries have been engulfed … Read more

Chinese start-up DeepSeek teams with Tencent, HKU on AI tool to sharpen 3D design

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The team proposed Pointer-CAD, a framework built on Alibaba Group Holding’s Qwen 2.5 model, which helps designers select edges or faces of a 3D object, increasing the accuracy and efficiency in computer-aided design (CAD), a tool widely used in engineering, manufacturing and architecture. Alibaba owns the South China Morning Post. The new method could “effectively … Read more

Riot Games Confirms More Layoffs, This Time in Publishing Division and Affecting 3 Teams

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Riot Games, the developer behind massive games like League of Legends and Valorant, recently suffered a round of layoffs after the middling console launch of 2XKO, its new 2v2 fighting game. Now, just over two weeks later, the studio has confirmed to Game Developer that it has laid off “around 12” more employees, this time … Read more

After major restructuring, Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot says multiple Far Cry and Assassin’s Creed games are in development: ‘We have a solid…’

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Ubisoft has finally confirmed that new Far Cry and Assassin’s Creed games are in development. Following a recent restructuring that reorganised Ubisoft into five “creative houses,” the company’s CEO and co-founder, Yves Guillemot, has confirmed that multiple titles from Ubisoft’s key franchises are currently in development. Speaking to Variety, Guillemot said the updated structure, which … Read more

Tencent Cloud expands partnership with Blooming Talk to power global artist-fan messaging

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Hong Kong – Blooming Talk, the mobile fan communication platform, has deepened its partnership with Tencent Cloud to transform global artist-fan interactions, enabling real-time engagement across markets. With fans increasingly expecting instant and meaningful digital interactions, Blooming Talk has faced growing demands for reliable messaging during high-traffic moments, such as live artist updates. The platform … Read more

Tencent hires WizardLM team, a Microsoft AI group with an odd history

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WizardLM, a Beijing-based Microsoft AI research group, appears to have joined Tencent, the Chinese company that owns WeChat and blockbuster games like PUBG Mobile. In a post on X on Tuesday, Can Xu, a senior AI researcher who led a number of projects within WizardLM, said that he and the team left Microsoft to join … Read more

Tencent Game Investment: $2.9B European Deal

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Ubisoft Secures Significant Investment, Bolstering Franchise Future Table of Contents Ubisoft Secures Significant Investment, Bolstering Franchise Future Navigating a Changing Landscape & Investor Confidence Market Response & Recent Releases Strategic Implications & Future Outlook Tencent Game Investment: Unpacking the $2.9B European Power Play The Size and Scope: A $2.9 Billion Bet on Europe Breaking Down … Read more

Ubisoft’s Strategic Move: Splits Three Game IPs and Launches Subsidiary with Tencent’s €1.16 Billion Investment

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Ubisoft & tencent’s $1.25 Billion Alliance: What Does This Mean for the Future of Gaming? Senior editor, World-Today-News.com: Welcome, everyone. Today, we are diving deep into the recent strategic alliance between Ubisoft and Tencent, a deal that’s shaking up the gaming industry. Joining us is Dr. Anya Sharma, a leading expert in the economics of … Read more