Digital Entertainment

The 2025 China International Digital Entertainment Congress (CDEC) summit, held alongside ChinaJoy in Shanghai, focused on “Gathering New Quality Productivity and Catalyzing Global Resonance.” Speakers emphasized the importance of sustained technological innovation and leveraging gaming’s role in AI development. Tencent highlighted its long-term R&D investments and the impact of AI on gaming, from production to user experience. The Congress also explored how gaming technology can promote “Tech for Good” initiatives across various sectors.

CreateAI Holdings (TSPH) will showcase its AI advancements and “Heroes of Jin Yong” game at ChinaJoy 2025. The open-world RPG, based on Louis Cha’s IP and built with Unreal Engine 5, will offer a first look at character designs. CreateAI will also feature “Breath of You,” an AI virtual companion, and “ACG Fans,” a platform for artists and cosplayers. The company aims to blend classic IPs with AI to redefine digital entertainment and empower user creativity. CreateAI is also developing “The Three-Body Problem” projects.

Microsoft is shutting down its “Movies & TV” store on Windows and Xbox after 12 years. Users will no longer be able to purchase new digital movies and TV shows. Launched in 2012 to compete with rivals like Apple and Amazon, the service allowed users to rent or buy content across Microsoft’s ecosystem. While new purchases are halted, users can still access previously purchased content. This closure signifies Microsoft’s exit from the direct-to-consumer streaming market, following the earlier termination of its Groove Music streaming service.