Microsoft Acquires ‘Fallout’ and ‘Elder Scrolls’ Publisher Bethesda Softworks
$7.5 billion cash deal for game maker’s parent, ZeniMax Media, expands software giant’s growing gaming business profile.
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‘Cuphead’ Goes Stop-Motion in PS4 Announcement Trailer
To support surprise game launch, Studio MDHR and Stop Motion Department collaborate on creepy-cool trailer, inspired by the 1933 experimental animated short, ‘The Peanut Vendor.’
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WATCH: ‘Superman: Man of Tomorrow’ Trailer
Newest DC Universe Movies entry will be released August 23 on Digital, and September 8 on 4K HD, Blu-ray and DVD combo pack, from Warner Home Entertainment.
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Epic Launches Online Service with Powerful Game Developer Tools
Simple free SDK helps developers grow their communities across multiple platforms and stores.
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First Look: Unreal Engine 5 Moving Towards High-End Photorealism
Slated for release in 2021, Epic Game’s next generation game engine looks to achieve photorealism on par with movie CG.
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Epic Games Releases Unreal Engine 4.25
New version includes next-gen platform support, allowing developers to build PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X games.
Telescope Animation Reveals Film, AR/VR, Games and Episodic Web/TV Slate
Their ‘The Last Whale Singer’ animated feature heads to theatres in 2023, along with planned prequel game, interactive book and other related content.
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Ubisoft Releases ‘Blazing Shots’ Update for ‘The Crew 2’
Fourth free update of game co’s open world motorfest is now available on PlayStation 4, Xbox One X and Windows PC.
Elastic Tackles ‘Gears of War 5’ Multi-Part Launch Campaign
Creative studio collaborates with 215 McCann, XBOX and The Coalition to produce, design and animate three key pieces of game launch content.
‘Peanuts 70th Anniversary Holiday Collection Limited Edition’ Out October 1
From Warner Bros. Home Entertainment, the Blu-ray collection features three holiday specials, six additional specials and brand-new bonus content.
‘Godzilla: King of the Monsters’ Coming to Digital August 13 and Blu-Ray August 27
Watch Titans brawl in the comfort of your own home as Godzilla, King Ghidorah and a host of gigantic beasts collide on multiple platforms: 4K UHD combo pack, Blu-ray combo pack, DVD special edition and digital.
‘Scooby-Doo! Return to Zombie Island’ Coming Soon from Warner Home Entertainment
Find out what Scooby-Doo and his pals did on their summer vacation - the original animated film arrives on digital September 3 and DVD October 1.
Showtime Announces ‘Halo’ TV Series
Network teams with Kyle Killen, Rupert Wyatt, Spielberg’s Amblin TV and Microsoft/343 Industries on 10-episode order.
Psyop Expansion Broadens its Animation Offerings
Company will fully integrate Blacklist into its operations and has invests in a minority purchase in London-based animation studio Golden Wolf.
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Looking Ahead
The world of 2045, according to ‘Ready Player One.’
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Reel FX Explores Alternate History in Animated Trailer for ‘Prey’
Reel FX director Barrett Lewis teams with digital agency AKQA to direct alternate history in-game animated trailer for new sci-fi/horror video game title from Bethesda Softworks and Arkane Studios.
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China’s VR Gold Rush
Virtual reality is booming in “The Wild Wild East.”
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Blur Debuts ‘Halo Wars 2’ Trailer at E3 2016
Two-minute trailer and behind-the-scenes video from Oscar and Emmy-nominated production studio showcases scope and scale of ‘Halo Wars 2’ universe.
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Axis Animation Taps Fusion Studio for ‘Halo 5: Guardians’ Game Cinematic
Axis Animation completes compositing for the opening sequence for Microsoft’s ‘Halo 5: Guardians’ Xbox game using Blackmagic Design’s Fusion Studio.
‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ Time Travel to Jurassic Era in 2D-Animated Special
One-hour special, ‘Half-Shell Heroes: Blast to the Past,’ premieres on Nickelodeon on Sunday, November 22.
Microsoft to Shutter Xbox Entertainment Studios
Microsoft to discontinue development of original series for its Xbox gaming platform and will close Xbox Entertainment Studios in the coming months.
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MPC LA Helps Create Effects-Driven Campaign for 'Ryse: Son of Rome'
Microsoft, twofifteen McCann and Smuggler team with MPC LA for an effects-driven campaign for Xbox game title Ryse: Son of Rome.
