Recent Headlines

• Night just launched its own Roblox studio

  Called KUZU, the studio plans to roll out over a dozen titles in the next 18 months. Its debut game, KILLSTREAK!, is already available, and offers a Fortnite-esque drop-and-loot battle royale where an ever-closing zone and rival players are constant threats that must be weighed against limited resources.

  
• Snapchat puts the “social” in social media by helping its users make Plans

  Snapchat Plans is a new in-app feature that helps users coordinate real-life plans among their Snap connections.

  
• MIPCOM 2026 expands creator economy programming, embraces vertical content and generative AI

  "We don't see the creator economy and mainstream media as two separate worlds anymore. They are increasingly part of the same entertainment business," Smith says. "Creators are building audiences, businesses and valuable IP. Studios and platforms are looking for new talent and new ways to reach audiences. Brands are becoming content partners and investors."

  

• In the sports world, influencers are facing backlash, but no one told the NFL
• YouTube wants creators to pitch brands with guesstimated TV co-viewership stats
• From the cozy games to the horror hits, Twitch breaks down the “State of Gaming” in 2026
• Roblox launches new video series spotlighting developers of top games