Industry Dynamics - Multiple game awards announced their annual nominations and winners, with "Light and Shadow: Expedition 33" winning the Golden Joystick Game of the Year and Pokémon Trading Card Game winning Google Play's Game of the Year [2][4] - The Game Awards (TGA) announced nominations for 2025, with "Light and Shadow: Expedition 33" and other titles nominated [6] Company Updates - NetEase reported Q3 2025 financial results, showing a revenue increase of 11.8% in its gaming business, with total net income of 28.4 billion yuan, a year-on-year growth of 8.4% [7] - MiHoYo revealed gameplay footage for its flagship new game "Varsapura," which is set in a modern urban environment [8] Compliance and Regulatory Developments - Roblox implemented mandatory age verification through facial recognition to restrict communication between minors and adults, starting in select countries [9] - Ubisoft announced Tencent's completion of a strategic investment in its newly established subsidiary, Vantage Studios, valued at 3.8 billion euros, with Tencent acquiring a 26.32% stake [10] Technological Advancements - Apple announced the ability for Japanese iPhone users to replace Siri with third-party voice assistants, indicating a shift towards more diverse distribution and payment channels for developers in Japan [11][12]