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August 5, 2025

Gamescom Asia is joining with the Thailand Game Show this year, and Dead Space creator Glen Schofield will keynote

Gamescom will take place in Bangkok, Thailand, from October 16 to 19, 2025, at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, in collaboration with the Thailand Game Show. Major gaming companies such as Bandai Namco, Capcom, Ubisoft, Xbox, and Razer will participate. Glen Schofield, creator of the Dead Space franchise, will give a keynote presentation. Smaller developers like Toge Productions, Super Evil Megacorp, and HoYoverse will also be featured. The public segment will include live tournaments, meet-and-greet sessions, the Thailand Game Award proceedings, a cosplay contest, and various live performances and gaming challenges. Tickets will go on sale starting September 1.

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August 2, 2025

Cinemark 2nd Quarter Revenue Surges 28% to $941 Million Off of ‘Minecraft’ and ‘Lilo & Stitch’

In the second quarter of 2025, Cinemark reported a 28% year-over-year revenue increase, totaling million, driven by strong audience turnout for films like “A Minecraft Movie,” “Sinners,” and “Lilo & Stitch.” The revenue growth followed a challenging second quarter in 2024, which was impacted by strikes and poor box office performances of films such as “Deadpool & Wolverine,” “The Fall Guy,” and “Furiosa.” “A Minecraft Movie” grossed million domestically, contributing to matching the .6 billion total from the same period in 2023. Cinemark sold 58 million tickets during the quarter, a 16% increase from the previous year, resulting in admissions revenue of .4 million. Concessions sales generated million, with an average spend of .34 per patron. Despite the positive performance, Cinemark's stock declined 7.7% over the past five trading days, closing at .87 per share. The company also expanded its partnership with CJ 4DPlex to add 20 more ScreenX auditoriums.

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July 31, 2025

EA reports marginal gains in revenue and bookings for Q1

Electronic Arts reported revenues of .671 billion for the first quarter of the fiscal year, a 0.66 percent increase compared to the same quarter last year. Net bookings rose by 2.85 percent, reaching .298 billion. The company's success was attributed to strong performances from titles like Apex Legends and the EA Sports brand, as well as the upcoming F1 2025. CEO Andrew Wilson noted the company's commitment to enhancing player engagement and expanding global communities, while CFO Stuart Canfield highlighted the resilience of their live services and reaffirmed their full-year guidance.

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July 25, 2025

Two Dungeons & Dragons PC Titles Return This August

Hasbro and SNEG will release two Dungeons & Dragons titles, Dragonshard and Forgotten Realms: Demon Stone, on PC via Steam in mid-August. Dungeons & Dragons: Dragonshard, originally launched in 2005, features improved resolution support, localization-friendly saves, and enhancements for modern PCs. It combines real-time strategy and RPG elements in the world of Eberron, allowing players to command troops and explore dungeons. The game includes a narrative by Keith Baker, a dual-layered gameplay experience, diverse unit control, unit progression through experience points, the "Nexus System" for strategic building placement, three distinct factions, and dynamic environments with real-time terrain deformation. Forgotten Realms: Demon Stone, first released in 2004, will have smoother start-ups, widescreen scaling, and full controller support. Players will control a Fighter, Sorcerer, and Rogue in a quest to reclaim the Demon Stone. The game features accessible combat styles, a narrative by R.A. Salvatore, voice performances by Patrick Stewart and Michael Clarke Duncan, various environments, iconic Dungeons & Dragons creatures, and a range of combo moves and skill upgrades.

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July 25, 2025

In honor of Ozzy Osbourne, Double Fine is giving its heavy metal action game Brutal Legend away for free for 666 minutes

Double Fine Productions is offering its game Brutal Legend as a free download for 666 minutes, starting at 4 PM PT on July 23, 2025, and ending at 3 AM PT on July 24, 2025. The game features Jack Black and voice performances from heavy metal artists, including Ozzy Osbourne, who voices the Guardian of Metal. Players can access the game on itch.io. If missed, the game has been known to go on sale, with its lowest price recorded at .49.

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July 22, 2025

Newzoo: Top 20 PC/Console Games of June 2025 by Revenue and MAU

Newzoo's market analysis indicates a significant shift in the gaming landscape across the US, UK, Spain, Germany, Italy, and France, with an increase in new titles in revenue rankings and monthly active users (MAU). In June, notable revenue rankings included: - Dune: Awakening at 5th place - Rematch at 9th - Death Stranding 2: On the Beach at 15th - SCUM at 17th - Deltarune at 20th - Valorant climbed to 7th place due to its 5th anniversary. - A collaboration between Dead by Daylight and Five Nights at Freddy's achieved the highest monthly revenue growth since April 2020. - Rematch and SCUM are independent IPs, while others are based on established franchises. Platform-specific revenue rankings showed: - MindsEye entered PlayStation's top sales at 18th despite a 2.3 out of 5 rating. - Lies of P rose to 20th due to its prequel release. - On PC, newcomers included Dune: Awakening (#1), SCUM (#7), Rematch (#8), Deltarune (#13), PEAK (#10), Stellar Blade (#14), and Date Everything! (#17). - Nintendo platforms featured Mario Kart World at 2nd, Deltarune (9th), Cyberpunk 2077 (14th), and Date Everything! (15th). In MAU rankings: - Elden Ring Nightreign and Splitgate 2 were among late-May releases. - Rematch was included, likely counting its closed beta audience. - PEAK ranked 5th on PC, surpassing games like Marvel Rivals, Valorant, and Overwatch. - For Nintendo Switch 2, new titles included Mario Kart World (1st), Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour (8th), and Deltarune (20th).

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July 16, 2025

Bungie says it’s ‘actively re-recording’ some voice lines for Destiny 2: The Edge of Fate after fans notice one of the game’s best-known heroes suddenly sounds like one of its most notorious villains

Destiny 2: The Edge of Fate has launched, and players have noticed a change in the voice of Ikora Rey due to some voice talent being unavailable for recordings since a May update. Bungie has confirmed that characters like Ikora, Orin, and Chioma will have different voices in the new content and are working on future updates to address this. In the meantime, some characters may have temporary voice casting or remain silent in certain languages, with subtitles enabled by default to ensure players do not miss important story elements. Debra Wilson is the new voice actor for Ikora, known for her role as Savathun in Destiny 2: The Witch Queen.

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July 11, 2025

FYI Calendar: Dive into “A Minecraft Movie” at Wilson Park Pool on July 18

Arts One Presents is staging “The Wizard of Oz” from July 17-20 and July 24-27 at the Pat Ellis Performing Arts Center, 667 Hylton Road, Springdale. The Fort Smith Little Theatre is presenting “Oklahoma!” from July 17 to August 2 at 401 N. Sixth St., Fort Smith. The Walk and Talk Book Club is on July 11 from 9 to 9:30 a.m. at Library Park, 1507 W. Pine St., Rogers. Writers Night is on July 16 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Casa Magnolia, 414 Holcomb St., Springdale. The School For Advanced Studies is hosting a Latin Dance Night on July 11 from 6 to 8 p.m. at 121 W. Poplar St., Rogers. The Fayetteville Public Library has a weekly unwind session on July 16 from 3 to 4 p.m. in the Ann Henry Board Room. The Fayetteville Downtown Square & Gardens hosts a Farmer’s Market every Tuesday and Thursday from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Saturdays from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. A Handpoke Tattoo Pop-Up by Oatmilk Pokes is on July 12 from noon to 4 p.m. at Two Friends Books, 801 S.E. Eighth St., Unit 47, Bentonville. Smokehouse Cycles in Fayetteville is hosting a Bike Swap on July 13 from noon to 5 p.m. Puritan Coffee & Beer has Musical Bingo every Monday in July at 7 p.m. The “Scrap” exhibition opens on July 11 at Fenix Arts gallery and runs until August 30. The “To M(end” exhibition at Midnight Gallery runs through September 29, with an Artist Talk on July 20. The Springdale Public Library is holding a Library Card Design Contest with a submission deadline of July 26. The Scott Family Amazeum is celebrating its 10th anniversary on July 12 with a Birthday Bash. Kids can participate in the Kids Club event on July 12 at the downtown Bentonville Farmers Market. Swim Night at the Rogers Aquatic Center is on July 18 from 7 to 9 p.m. Movies in the Parks features “Shrek” on July 11 at Walker Park, Fayetteville. City Park Fayetteville is screening classic films every Friday in July. Wags to Riches Pet Grooming is having a grand opening on July 19 at 1003 S.E. 28th St., Bentonville. An Art Supply Swap is on July 16 from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Fayetteville Public Library. Grace Underfanger will discuss selling art online on July 12 at the Fayetteville Public Library. The Bella Vista Community Band performs on July 15 at Blowing Springs Park at 7 p.m. Opera in the Ozarks is performing “Carmen,” “Into the Woods,” and “The Merry Widow” through July 25 at Inspiration Point Center for the Arts, Eureka Springs. Hotvine Wine Shop offers Frozen Drink Fridays throughout the summer. Rabbit Hole continues its Wabbit Wednesdays series on July 16 starting at 5 p.m. at Arsaga’s Mill District, Fayetteville. Two Friends Books is hosting a “summer mezze” feast on July 14 from 4 to 8 p.m.

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July 10, 2025

Warner’s ‘A Minecraft Movie’ Remains Atop Weekly U.K. Home Entertainment Sales Chart Through July 9

The Minecraft Movie is set to bring the block-building universe to life with a fresh narrative focused on adventure, creativity, and friendship. It will explore the vast possibilities of the Minecraft world, featuring elements like crafting, exploration, and survival while introducing new characters and challenges. The film has a star-studded cast and a visionary director, aiming to create a visually stunning experience that resonates with fans. The production team is engaging with the gaming community for input and feedback, building anticipation for the film's release.

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July 8, 2025

Multiplayer musical adventure game MAJJAM announced for PC

Opus Major, a Paris-based studio founded by former Ubisoft professionals, is developing a massively multiplayer online player-versus-environment musical adventure game called MAJJAM, which is currently in early development and will launch on PC via Steam. Players can register for an upcoming playtest on the official website. MAJJAM emphasizes music as the core of gameplay, allowing players to engage in a cooperative adventure where they use rhythm and melodies to interact with the environment and each other. Players combat a corruptive force known as Kode by utilizing musical energy through a mechanic called "Jamming," which encourages creativity and collaboration among players, regardless of their musical expertise. Each character has a unique Jam ability enhanced by musical powers that can be unlocked and collected. Key features include an inclusive jamming experience, a dynamic world that evolves based on player input, a fog system representing Kode that limits exploration, and customizable characters with distinct musical capabilities.