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June 5, 2026

Paramount Games Studio and PlatinumGames announce Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin for consoles, PC

Paramount Games Studio has partnered with PlatinumGames to develop Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin, an AAA action-adventure game inspired by the comic book series. The game will be released on various consoles and PC, though specific platforms have not been announced. A previous version of the game was being developed by Black Forest Games and published by THQ Nordic, but development stopped before Skydance merged with Paramount. Paramount Games Studio decided to revive the project with PlatinumGames due to fan enthusiasm. The game will follow the last surviving Ninja Turtle on a quest for vengeance, combining rich storytelling with engaging gameplay.

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May 26, 2026

A Game That Hasn’t Even Launched Has Raised $1 Billion

On May 24, 2026, 'Star Citizen' surpassed ₩1.4 trillion (approximately billion) in cumulative crowdfunding, achieved entirely through fan support without publisher involvement. The game, developed by Cloud Imperium Games (CIG) since its Kickstarter launch in 2012, is still not officially released. It has raised ₩210 billion in 2025 alone, marking an all-time high for annual fundraising. 'Star Citizen' is recognized as the most expensive game ever made, with its crowdfunding amount being 3.8 times the production cost of 'GTA V' (₩370 billion). The game's revenue model includes the sale of in-game spacecraft, with prices ranging from tens of thousands to millions of won. Despite being in development for 14 years, the game continues to engage a growing community, with hundreds of thousands of players participating in its ongoing alpha state. The timeline for completion remains uncertain, with the single-player campaign 'Squadron 42' tentatively set for 2026 and the main multiplayer project suggested to be completed around 2028. Opinions on 'Star Citizen' are divided, with some viewing it as a scam due to its lengthy development and unfulfilled promises, while others see it as a cultural movement and a significant community-driven project.

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February 26, 2026

‘Zootopia 2’ Overtakes ‘Minecraft’ As 2025’s Top Domestic Release

Zootopia 2 has become the highest-grossing domestic release of 2025, earning over .2 million in North America and approximately .85 billion globally after 13 weeks in theaters. The film surpassed A Minecraft Movie and set records as the fastest animated PG release to reach billion in just 17 days. It is now the top-grossing Disney animated film, the highest-grossing animated film in Hollywood history, and the highest-grossing MPA release of all time in China. Zootopia 2 maintained a position in the domestic top ten for 13 consecutive weeks and has outpaced the worldwide earnings of the original Zootopia. It holds a 96% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes and won the animated feature BAFTA.

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April 29, 2025

New Version of Minecraft Movie Headed to Theaters (And This Time They Want You To Get Rowdy)

A Minecraft Movie has had a mixed reception since its theatrical debut last month, with audiences enthusiastically reciting lines from commercials, leading to rowdy atmospheres that theater operators are trying to manage. A new version, A Minecraft Movie: Block Party Edition!, will premiere on May 2nd, aimed at creating a more structured experience for fans. Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures are encouraging audience engagement while also implementing warnings to discourage disruptive behavior, such as popcorn tossing and reenacting scenes. The film's initial buzz is waning, and while it has not yet surpassed The Super Mario Bros. Movie as the highest-grossing video game film, its performance has been commendable given the unpredictable nature of video game adaptations.