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AMC Global Media and Yodo1 Partner to Bring Leading IP to Chinese Game Developers for Worldwide Collaborations

Bleppo Games, the UK independent game studio behind viral daily puzzle games Word Salad and Number Salad, today announced their next title, FIRSTS, a mini crossword designed for mobile devices and social moments launching on iOS, Android and web browsers on 26th November, 2026.

Pop culture meets code as Rocky Horror Show enters the world of Roblox. Digital culture platform Cool Rivers is launching the first officially licensed collection of Rocky Horror digital wearables inside Roblox with its launch partner Karta, bringing one of theatre’s most legendary shows to this influential digital platform.

How licensed games are evolving beyond traditional tie-ins, using PAW Patrol: Dino World to examine how games can expand familiar entertainment worlds through original interactive experiences. By Guillermo Abajo, Producer at Outright Games Licensed games have been around for decades. How has their role within entertainment franchises changed? “You’re right …

Rhino Rock Studios has announced that games and interactive entertainment veteran Russ Harding has joined the company as Partner and Director. He will work alongside Founder and CEO Emma Perkins to co-lead the studio’s next phase of growth.

Atari has announced that Matt Hall has been appointed EVP, Atari Mobile, a new position reporting to Wade Rosen, Atari Chairman and CEO. In this role, Hall will oversee Atari’s mobile gaming business and play a leading role in the execution of the company’s unified cross-platform strategy that encompasses PC, console, web, and mobile. 

Manufacturers of semiconductors and components are now facing growing pressure. AI is consuming huge amounts of memory, adding pressure for consumer electronics such as phones, laptops and other devices, which is referred to as ‘chipflation’.

A free two-week Game Testing Bootcamp in Liverpool is the first step of the new programme, giving ten local aspiring testers hands-on industry training.

Steel City Interactive, developer of the critically and commercially successful Undisputed video game franchise, today announces that industry leader Murray Pannell has joined the company as Head of Publishing. The newly created position, which will report directly to VP of Studio Tim Coupe, will see Pannell lead publishing for Steel City Interactive as it plans for the launch of Undisputed 2.

KONAMI has announced a multi-year partnership extension with the French Football Federation (FFF). Continuing this successful partnership since 2022, various commercial, imagery and activation rights remain, as KONAMI maintains its affiliation as the ‘Official Football Video Game Partner of the French National Team’.