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Video gaming has come a long way since the early days of Space Invaders and Pac-Man, with the advent of powerful consoles and virtual reality, and our smartphones doubling as portable gaming devices. Here’s where you’ll find reviews of the latest games and hardware, as well as news from the video gaming industry.
Hong Kong representatives Ar Lu (left) as bipedal cat Felyne and Ronnie Kui (right) as Hunter after winning the Tamakoshi Award at the World Cosplay Championship in Nagoya, Japan, on August 2, 2026. Photo: Ani-Com & Games
Japan

‘Mum, I did it!’ – Hong Kong cosplayers win grand prize at World Cosplay Summit

Ar Lu and Ronnie Kui from Hong Kong won multiple awards for their costumes inspired by the Monster Hunter video game.

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China society

Opinion | China must address social needs that drive people to AI partners

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Hong Kong

Video | Online hide-and-seek game takes to Hong Kong’s streets

The Philippines

After Philippines’ worst school shooting, a familiar hunt for easy answers

The Tacloban attack has reignited a debate over youth radicalisation online, but experts warn blanket bans ignore the real issue.

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A security guard uses a metal detector to check students’ bags at a high school in Quezon City, the Philippines, on Tuesday, a day after the school shooting in Tacloban. Photo: Reuters
James Bond

007 First Light is one of the best James Bond games ever made

Available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S and PC, 007 First Light rivals the franchise’s best films while being an excellent game to play.

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Hong Kong economy

Editorial | As Hong Kong’s internet cafes enjoy a revival, safety must be a priority

With online gaming hubs offering overnight accommodation, more rigorous regulation of the sector is warranted.

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Aviation accidents

Ubisoft co-founder Claude Guillemot dies in plane crash in France

Guillemot worked largely behind the scenes at the video game giant that published titles like the Assassin’s Creed franchise.

Forensic technicians on Saturday examine the wreckage of the Cessna 421 that crashed while approaching La Baule-Escoublac airfield in France. Photo: AP
Russia

Disgruntled parents and children force Russia to remove Roblox ban

Moscow banned access to the gaming platform last year, accusing it of promoting ‘LGBT propaganda’.

Microsoft

Forza Horizon 6 brings the car racing franchise to Japan and it is a winner

Forza Horizon took racing simulation games from circuits into the ‘real world’ and Horizon 6, set in Japan, is one of the best editions yet.

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World of performing arts

‘Burning desire’: Hong Kong-born actress Kaja Chan on her rise and motivation

London-based actress who has appeared on Bridgerton and worked with Jeff Goldblum shares how ‘clarity of vision’ drove her from a young age.

Kaja Chan, born and raised in Hong Kong, is a London-based actress across theatre, television and video games. She talks about how her passion led her to pursue a career in acting and shares advice to young performers who want to follow in her footsteps. Photo: Phil Sharp

Lego Batman and Robin return in Legacy of the Dark Knight video game

This open-world action-adventure is full of fun and humour. Just make sure you have a sidekick to get the most out of the game.

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Batman and Robin return in Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, a 2026 Lego-themed action-adventure game developed by TT Games and published by Warner Bros. Photo: Warner Bros
American cinema

Review | Mortal Kombat II: Karl Urban leads brainless, outdated action sequel

Little more than a series of cartoonish ultra-violent vignettes, Mortal Kombat II feels as antiquated as the amulet the characters chase.

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Fame and celebrity

Ludi Lin – Liu Kang in Mortal Kombat 2 – talks childhood and representation

Before he resumed his Mortal Kombat role, the actor worked on Power Rangers, Monster Hunt, DC’s Aquaman and Netflix’s Black Mirror.

Sony

Saros review: Returnal successor is one of the best games of 2026 so far

Packed with dark sci-fi, brutal combat and time-bending lore, Saros on PlayStation 5 is a wild, challenging experience not to be missed.

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Saros is a new PlayStation 5 exclusive game that delivers a wild, challenging experience. Photo: Sony Interactive Entertainment/dpa
Trending in China

Video game-loving China monk says hobby and religion have similar life purposes

Buddhist brother says engaging with others in ‘violent’ and ‘bloody’ online game is like playing chess; only worries he may become addicted.

A senior monk in China has attracted attention because of his passion for playing video games. He defends this hobby, claiming it allows him to connect with others. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin
Hong Kong society

Can parents, children playing video games together level up their relationship?

Chinese YMCA of Hong Kong calls for new approach to supervise children’s gaming activity, after surveying families’ attitudes to video games.

Asia travel

This mall is one of the best places to buy anime and fan merch in Seoul

I’Park Mall in Seoul’s Yongsan district focuses on fandoms built around animations, games and character-based intellectual property.

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Weddings

Meet Claudia Doumit, who just married her The Boys co-star Jack Quaid

The Scandal and New Girl actress wed the actor – whose parents are Meg Ryan and Dennis Quaid – in a star-studded ceremony in her native Australia.

The Boys co-stars Jack Quaid and Claudia Doumit have tied the knot. Photo: @jack_quaid/Instagram
Space

Pragmata review: amazing moon-set game released early amid Artemis II buzz

Capcom’s Pragmata features innovative gameplay, atmospheric environments and a strong emotional bond between its two main characters.

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US-China relations

Growing Pains meets the ‘kill line’: a new Chinese hot take on the American dream

Internet commenters retrofit the viral metaphor to US movies and TV to highlight financial and social insecurity.

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American cinema

The tough choices Mario creator Shigeru Miyamoto made for new movie

From floaty space dynamics to dropping franchise characters, Miyamoto reveals some of the decisions behind The Super Mario Galaxy Movie.

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A still from The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, the new film in the long-running Nintendo franchise based on the Italian plumber created by Shigeru Miyamoto. Photo: Courtesy of Nintendo and Illumination
American cinema

Review | The Super Mario Galaxy Movie: Nintendo sequel looks great but lacks laughs

Donald Glover, Brie Larson and Benny Safdie join the cast in this sequel to 2023’s hugely successful The Super Mario Bros Movie.

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(From left) Yoshi (voiced by Donald Glover), Mario (Chris Pratt) and Luigi (Charlie Day) in a screen grab from The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (category 1), directed by Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic.
China consumption

China’s sci-fi industry rides a tech wave as revenues hit record high

China’s sci-fi industry has built on the success of breakout hits like ‘The Three-Body Problem’, with revenues up over 15 per cent last year.

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Nintendo

3 coming indie Nintendo Switch 2 games, from Blighted to Mina the Hollower

The recent Nintendo Partner Preview highlighted games from independent studios. Here are 3 coming games for its Switch 2 console.

Nintendo

What makes Pokemon Pokopia a ‘cosy life simulation’

In the latest game from the popular genre, players have to rebuild the ruins of the Kanto region with the help of other friendly Pokemon.

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Bulbasaur (centre) in a screen grab from Pokemon Pokopia on the Nintendo Switch 2. Photo: Pokemon/dpa

Why God of War Sons of Sparta is a ‘coming of age’ for Mega Cat Studios

The retro 2D God of War prequel for PS5 is nostalgic and fan-driven – and marks a new triumph for the studio behind it.

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A screencap from the God of War Sons of Sparta video game, a retro prequel that blends nostalgia with modern gaming. Photo: Mega Cat Studios
ByteDance

ByteDance sells games studio Moonton to Saudi firm for over US$6 billion

TikTok owner sold three gaming units in 2024 – two to Tencent and one to a subsidiary of China Ruyi Holdings.

American cinema

How the eye-catchingly sexist DOA: Dead or Alive survived chaotic China shoot

Filmed at Hengdian World Studios, DOA: Dead or Alive helped pioneer East-West cinema collaboration – even if it bombed at the box office.

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