Game Releases - Eagle Horn Network's "Pom Pom" launched on June 2, featuring a buyout multiplayer cooperative adventure gameplay with over 15,000 concurrent players on its first day and received "Very Positive" ratings on Steam [1] - NetEase's "Frostpunk: The Last Haven" launched on June 5, adapting the core survival and moral choice experience of the original PC game for mobile, introducing new modes [3] - Purple Dragon's idle card game "Dragon Soul Traveler" launched on June 6, featuring a unique comedic harem theme and a semi-real-time strategy combat system [4] - Night Street Games announced "Last Flag," a 5v5 team shooting game set to release in 2026 on Windows PC, focusing on fast-paced gameplay and key moments [5] Game Shutdowns - Ubisoft announced the shutdown of the free-to-play shooter "Hyper Scape" on June 3, after only 9 months of operation, highlighting a negative case in long-term game management [6] - Tencent's classic mobile game "Chinese Paladin Online" officially closed its servers on June 2, ending nearly 8 years of operation, with compensation available for players [7] Awards and Recognition - "Infinite Warmth," developed by Paper Games, won the "Visual Design" award at the 2025 Apple Design Awards, recognized for its unique open-world gameplay focused on collecting clothing [8] Industry Collaborations - Xiaomi's SU7 Ultra became the first Chinese automotive brand to join the "Gran Turismo" series, collaborating with Polyphony Digital to create "Vision Gran Turismo" [9] Console Launch - Nintendo's Switch 2 officially launched on June 5, with over 400,000 pre-orders on JD.com, priced around 4,000 yuan, and eligible for national subsidies [11] Events - The 2025 Summer Game Fest kicked off in Los Angeles on June 7, featuring over 60 exhibitors and live streaming to global audiences, with major announcements from Nintendo and Xbox [12] Corporate Developments - Hero Sports invested in a new cyber-robotics company, expanding its presence in the esports industry, which is a leading operator of major esports events [13]

Group 1 - Ubisoft's free multiplayer shooter game "Hyperscape" has officially ceased operations, with all game servers and official websites shut down, and player account data will be cleared [1] - The game was launched in May 2024 and initially performed well, but due to a lack of sustained interest, it was announced to stop operations in December of the same year [1] - This event highlights the importance of product lifecycle management in the gaming sector, indicating that continuous investment in development and operations is crucial due to intense industry competition [1] Group 2 - Tencent's "CrossFire" has made significant progress in addressing game violations, achieving a 99% removal rate of reported violations on certain platforms [2] - In the past six months, Tencent has successfully handled 30,204 reports, with a 30% increase in reported violations processed in April compared to November of the previous year [2] - The dismantling of a criminal gang selling "magic box" cheats, resulting in the arrest of 15 suspects and an involved amount of 7 million yuan, demonstrates Tencent's commitment to maintaining a healthy gaming ecosystem [2] Group 3 - The "Counter-Strike" (CS2) Major tournament is being held in Austin, Texas, marking the return of Major events to North America after several years [3] - Two Chinese teams, TYLOO and LVG, have secured their spots in the first phase of the tournament [3] - The hosting of the CS2 Austin Major presents an opportunity for companies to enhance brand exposure and commercial value, while also promoting the development of the entire gaming industry chain, including game development, streaming platforms, and esports equipment [3]