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New Resident Evil Movie Releases This Week: Here’s a peek inside the creator panel Cxmmunity built for Sony Pictures

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Ah'Mari Made His Debut Album in a Public Library. Now He Wants the Amphitheater Across the Street.

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BOMESI opened its accelerator to creators for the first time, and the check is $10,000

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New Resident Evil Movie Releases This Week: Here’s a peek inside the creator panel Cxmmunity built for Sony Pictures

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Nigeria Just Became the First African Nation to Host an Official Pavilion at GamesCom

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Nigeria Just Became the First African Nation to Host an Official Pavilion at GamesCom

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Atari Signs Universal Pictures Deal to Turn 10 Classic Games Into Movies

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Atari Signs Universal Pictures Deal to Turn 10 Classic Games Into Movies

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EA Goes Private on August 4 backed by a $55B Investment

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EA Goes Private on August 4 backed by a $55B Investment

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Twitch just Released a New Voice Command that just Leveled the Playing Field for Smaller Creators

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Twitch just Released a New Voice Command that just Leveled the Playing Field for Smaller Creators

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Kai Cenat turned down investors and walked his own brand down the NYFW runway.

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Among Us came out in 2018. Nobody cared until streamers played it in 2020.

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Gamers Can Smell a Brand Trying Too Hard. Here's What Actually Works.

Wendy's won a Cannes Grand Prix by playing Fortnite, not buying an ad in it.

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New to Anime? Start With These 10 and You'll Never Go Back

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The Studio That Bought Back Its Own Game

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The line between hip-hop and animation keeps getting thinner, and its newest crossing point is one of the most closely guarded catalogs in the culture. XXXTENTACION, the late artist born Jahseh Onfroy, is the inspiration behind Make Out Hill, an original animated feature revealed this past weekend at DreamCon 2026 in Houston.

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DC Is turning the Joker into an Anime

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Hot Skull Crosses Over into the Gaming & Anime Scene

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Hot Skull Crosses Over into the Gaming & Anime Scene

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Class Is In Session: The Rise of the Creator-Led University

The next great pipeline for young talent will not have an admissions office. It will have a Twitch, YouTube, or Kick channel.

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Black-owned Independent Horror-Comedy, Grinlocke is headed to Tubi

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Black-owned Independent Horror-Comedy, Grinlocke is headed to Tubi

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The First Official Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Pizzeria Opens in Santa Monica

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The First Official Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Pizzeria Opens in Santa Monica

The heroes in a half shell finally have a brick-and-mortar home. On Saturday, the first-ever official Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Pizzeria cut its green ribbon on Santa Monica's Third Street Promenade, and it leaned on creator talent to make the moment land.

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Beyond the Front Row: Why Fantastic Frankey Is Impossible to Ignore

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Beyond the Front Row: Why Fantastic Frankey Is Impossible to Ignore

Not just commenting from the sidelines, Fantastic Frankey is bringing the Black female voice to the forefront of fandom media.

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SEGA Announces New Program for Content Creators

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SEGA Announces New Program for Content Creators

SEGA extends its efforts in the growing creator market to give unprecedented access to its ecosystem through the SEGA Creator Zone

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Compete to Win World Cup Tickets at MomoCon 2026 with The Cxmmunity Foundation, City of Atlanta

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Compete to Win World Cup Tickets at MomoCon 2026 with The Cxmmunity Foundation, City of Atlanta

Atlanta residents are invited to compete, connect, and experience the future of gaming, creativity, and culture.

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Forza Horizon 6 Drops In A Week and Black Motorsport Culture Is Having Its Moment

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See how the release aligns with the real-world rise of Black drivers like Lavar Scott and Rajah Caruth, proving Black excellence belongs on the track and in the game.

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Why the WorldBuilder Summit and UGC Gaming Should Matter to Every Black Creative

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Why the WorldBuilder Summit and UGC Gaming Should Matter to Every Black Creative

Gaming and Hollywood collide: The summit highlighted why the creator economy, IP ownership, and the gaming-to-film pipeline are critical opportunities for Black creatives.

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Mike Epps Joins Next Pro Gamer, CXM to Break Gaming Stigmas and Mentor Creators

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Mike Epps Joins Next Pro Gamer, CXM to Break Gaming Stigmas and Mentor Creators

Next Pro Gamer and Cxmmunity are building the future of esports with a talent pipeline for creators, offering sustainable careers and pro team drafting.

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Inside the iicon Conference Where Gaming’s Future is Decided

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Cxmmunity went behind the scenes at iicon to bring the decision-making details back to our network.

Ryan Johnson

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The AI Tool That Makes You Your Own Designer: Anthropic Debuts Claude Design

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The AI Tool That Makes You Your Own Designer: Anthropic Debuts Claude Design

With Claude Design, you don't need a designer to have a design opinion anymore.

Darrell Booker

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The Call of Duty Movie Has a Date and the Culture Has Been Waiting

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The Call of Duty Movie Has a Date and the Culture Has Been Waiting

The 2028 release marks a pivotal milestone in the franchise's 22-year history.

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Crunchyroll Announces First Anime Leaders Summit During New York Comic Con

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Crunchyroll Announces First Anime Leaders Summit During New York Comic Con

The inaugural event will bring together anime industry executives from across the different industries in pop culture.

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Google and Kickstarter Launch New Fund for Gaming Creators (What You Need to Know)

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Google and Kickstarter Launch New Fund for Gaming Creators (What You Need to Know)

With $10,000 available to founders, the two brands are committed to supporting the next generation of creators and their visions.

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Michael B. Jordan to star in New Battlefield Film

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Michael B. Jordan to star in New Battlefield Film

The Oscar winner comes off a thrilling award season for his lead role in the Sinners movie

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Top 5 Pokémon Of The Culture In Pokémon Champions

Iconic and true to the game, these Pokémon are an unmistakeable part of what makes this new platform great.

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Pokémon Champions: What You Need To Know

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Pokémon Champions: What You Need To Know

The game will be the official platform for competitive events for Pokémon VGC.

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Claude Cowork: How to Maximize Productivity in Content Creation

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Claude Cowork: How to Maximize Productivity in Content Creation

Claude Cowork keeps your process going even while you're away from your setup.

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Get Free Tickets to Momocon with the Cxmmunity Foundation

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Get Free Tickets to Momocon with the Cxmmunity Foundation

Together with the City of Atlanta, the partnership will give exclusive behind the scenes access to attendees at no cost.

Faith Olatunde

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The Retro Review: Sly Cooper's Legacy on PlayStation 2

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The Retro Review: Sly Cooper's Legacy on PlayStation 2

The sequel that made the heist feel personal, and never let you forget which crew you rode with.

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The Metal Gear Solid Movie Is Coming to Theaters — For Real This Time

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The Metal Gear Solid Movie Is Coming to Theaters — For Real This Time

After nearly 12 years of development, Sony taps the directors of Final Destination: Bloodlines to bring Solid Snake to the big screen.

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Meet Hoodlin Mania: The Underground Creative Universe Taking Over LA

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Meet Hoodlin Mania: The Underground Creative Universe Taking Over LA

Inspired by the iconic Hoodlin characters, the event brought together art, music, animation, and gaming in one immersive, playful, and slightly chaotic universe.

Ryan Johnson

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Atlanta HBCUs Host First Esports Campus Clash

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Atlanta HBCUs Host First Esports Campus Clash

The all-day event will feature in-person gaming competitions, interactive sessions and community networking.

Ryan Johnson

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Derrick Downey Jr.’s DualShot Recorder Solves a Major Problem for Creators

The application simplifies the creator process and streamlines the editing process entirely.

Jourdan Kerl

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8 New Indie Games at GDC 2026 You Need to Wishlist

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8 New Indie Games at GDC 2026 You Need to Wishlist

Following the 2025 success of Indie titles like Hollow Knight: SIlksong, 2026 shows continued momentum for Indie Gaming. Here are the games to add to your radar.

Ryan Johnson

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NBA 2K26 Free with GTA+: What You Get and The Impact on Games

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NBA 2K26 Free with GTA+: What You Get and The Impact on Games

Hoops Meets Heist as the Take-Two powerhouse titles comes together in a landmark partnership.

Ryan Johnson

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AfroAnimation Summit Returns to Burbank with Star Talent

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AfroAnimation Summit Returns to Burbank with Star Talent

The gathering will bring together ideas and innovations from diverse professionals in all levels of animation.

Ryan Johnson

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Claude Code for People Who Can't Code

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Claude Code for People Who Can't Code

With Claude Code, creators can make endless resources and tools with simple prompts. Learn to build them in the Claude series.

Darrell Booker

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Wii Sports Comes to Life, Milhouse Transforms Classic LA Motorsports Venue

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Wii Sports Comes to Life, Milhouse Transforms Classic LA Motorsports Venue

Midnite Release showcased the essence of nostalgia in a night of unforgettable banter over a gaming classic.

Ryan Johnson

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Zazie Beetz Leads ‘They Will Kill You’ as Horror’s Next Black Final Girl

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Zazie Beetz Leads ‘They Will Kill You’ as Horror’s Next Black Final Girl

CXM and Warner Bros are bringing an early screening together for the Atlanta community.

Ryan Johnson

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Skate.ATL Opens a Brand New Indoor Skatepark with Skate Icons

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Skate.ATL Opens a Brand New Indoor Skatepark with Skate Icons

Skate.ATL, Red Bull brought the city out for the grand opening event

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Apple's MacBook Neo Just Dropped at $599. But Is It Actually Built for Creators?

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Apple's MacBook Neo Just Dropped at $599. But Is It Actually Built for Creators?

Apple just did something it hasn't done in over a decade: it made a Mac that costs less than $600.

Darrell Booker

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What the Paramount-WBD merger means for BET and Black Media

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What the Paramount-WBD merger means for BET and Black Media

Where will Black culture live when the two companies come together?

Ryan Johnson

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Why Millions Are Ditching ChatGPT for Claude Right Now — And Never Looking Back

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Why Millions Are Ditching ChatGPT for Claude Right Now — And Never Looking Back

Claude is taking ChatGPT's users by storm. Here's everything you need to know about why.

Darrell Booker

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Nine Years of Black Excellence: The Black in Gaming Awards Return to GDC Week

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Nine Years of Black Excellence: The Black in Gaming Awards Return to GDC Week

Every year, the Black in Gaming Foundation recognizes the achievements of game developers, studios and innovators that build the games we love.

Ryan Johnson

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Mr. Tendernism Joins Twitch, Secures Official Trademark to Tendernize the World

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Mr. Tendernism Joins Twitch, Secures Official Trademark to Tendernize the World

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Ryan Johnson

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The Rise & Removal of Canadian streamer CDEE2NEAT sparks a deeper conversation

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The streamer's rise on Twitch showed the new hurdles that aspiring creators face in a budding industry.

Ryan Johnson

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CXM presents Cxnnections: Everything You Need to Know Before You Go

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CXM presents Cxnnections: Everything You Need to Know Before You Go

If you create, stream, build, or push culture, this night is for you! There will also be IRL live streams, photo ops, limited vendor goods and more.

Jourdan Kerl

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Break Into Animation: Advice for Black Creators from Carl Jones, Love Jones, and Chris Miles of Martian Blueberry

The discussion with the Twitch Black Guild centered on the studio's founding, advice to creatives, and what's to come from the team in the future.

Jourdan Kerl

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Chief Keef's Gaming Team GloNavy and DREAMBASH takeover NBA All-Star for Love & 2K

Hosted at Creator Space LA, the event brought together gaming, music and food for an event that capped off an excited weekend of hoops.

Ryan Johnson

4 min read

House of 2K at NBA All-Star Weekend: Where Basketball Culture and Gaming Converged

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House of 2K at NBA All-Star Weekend: Where Basketball Culture and Gaming Converged

NBA 2K brought together NBA executives, professional athletes and creators for an unforgettable experience to tip off All-Star Weekend.

Ryan Johnson

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The Creator Crossover takes over DTLA, Kicking off NBA All-Star Weekend

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The Creator Crossover takes over DTLA, Kicking off NBA All-Star Weekend

Creators from across the country came together for an evening of networking, hoops and community on the first night of NBA All-Star Weekend.

Ryan Johnson

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Cheyenne Ewulu discusses the media's portrayal of Black nerd culture, her hit series "The Comic Shop"

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Cheyenne Ewulu discusses the media's portrayal of Black nerd culture, her hit series "The Comic Shop"

Ewulu's nerdy origins inspired her to craft a series where Black nerdiness is at the forefront, which is often overlooked and one dimensional in traditional media

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Apple Creator Studio vs Adobe Creative Cloud: The Complete App Breakdown for Creators

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Apple Creator Studio vs Adobe Creative Cloud: The Complete App Breakdown for Creators

The two tech powerhouses are competing for the top studio spot for creatives, and in this deep dive CXM examines which might be best for you.

Darrell Booker

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How to get an Animator Job in the Video Game Industry with D3Senpai

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D3Senpai of CXM's BigCreatxr Collective shares his experience and insights on how to begin a career in gaming

Jourdan Kerl

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IShowSpeed Granted Ghanaian Passport Following His Africa Tour

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IShowSpeed Granted Ghanaian Passport Following His Africa Tour

The government granted the approval at the conclusion of his trip because of how he presented African culture to the world through his livestream.

Jourdan Kerl

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Winter 2026 Anime Recommendations from the CXM Creator Collective

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The CXM collective put together its top list of Winter 2026 Anime Recommendations to add to your watchlist

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Streamers to Watch for 2026

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Streamers to Watch for 2026

These 7 streamers are on the rise on each of their respective platforms. You'll want to look out for them in 2026.

Cleveland Rowe

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Top 10 Creator Apps for 2026 (That Actually Earn Their Spot)

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Top 10 Creator Apps for 2026 (That Actually Earn Their Spot)

Each of these applications solve a different layer of the creator process. They can work cohesively.

Darrell Booker

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2016 vs 2026: A reflection on gaming heavy hitters from ten years ago

Gaming

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With the release of GTA 6 and other heavy hitters coming in 2026, will it live up to what gamers saw 10 years ago?

Jourdan Kerl

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Blerdcon Returns in 2026 with Geek Nik Themed Celebration

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Blerdcon Returns in 2026 with Geek Nik Themed Celebration

This year's Blerdcon theme is Geek Nik: Carz and Barz! It celebrates the blend of nerd, fandom and Black culture.

Ryan Johnson

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Kai Cenat's 'I Quit' Video Sparks Rumors of Retirement, Shares Latest Project

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Kai Cenat's 'I Quit' Video Sparks Rumors of Retirement, Shares Latest Project

Kai Cenat shared updates about his Twitch hiatus and a first-hand account of what he's been working on in the break.

Jourdan Kerl

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NAACP Image Awards reveals its 2026 Nominations highlighting Sinners, Cynthia Erivo, & content creators

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NAACP Image Awards reveals its 2026 Nominations highlighting Sinners, Cynthia Erivo, & content creators

The NAACP Image Awards celebrate the highest achievements in Black culture across film, TV, literature, music and beyond.

Jourdan Kerl

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In an effort to continue to recognize greatness within the cosplay community, this list showcases up-and-coming cosplayers and their amazing cosplays.

Jourdan Kerl

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CXM's Best Video Games of 2025

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CXM's Best Video Games of 2025

Cxmmunity Media rounded up the top games of the year that you need to add to your backlog if you missed any of them.

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January 2026 CXM Events that You Must Attend

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January 2026 CXM Events that You Must Attend

This January, don't miss the events from Cxmmunity and its partners

Jourdan Kerl

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Creators are the new distribution engines, and Disney’s deal with OpenAI makes it official

Creators have now become the critical distribution piece for shaping narratives and moving attention at scale

Darrell Booker

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Why LinkedIn is a Must for Creators

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Why LinkedIn is a Must for Creators

Using LinkedIn for content creators will take their access to brand deals and opportunities to the next level

Darrell Booker

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South of Midnight: An Award-Winning Journey Through Southern Folklore

Gaming

South of Midnight: An Award-Winning Journey Through Southern Folklore

South of Midnight's narrative storytelling and unique mechanics won the Games for Impact award at The Game Awards.

Shanese Nixon

6 min read

Jordan Bentley’s Hypland Taps Xavier Wulf for an Initial D Anime Streetwear Collab

Culture

Jordan Bentley’s Hypland Taps Xavier Wulf for an Initial D Anime Streetwear Collab

Hypland’s Initial D collaboration highlights how anime, streetwear, music and car culture intersect when fandom leads the creative vision

Ryan Johnson

4 min read

SAM 3D: Meta’s New 3D Generator Is About to Break the Internet

Tech

SAM 3D: Meta’s New 3D Generator Is About to Break the Internet

Meta’s SAM 3D gives creators a new way to turn images into 3D assets, unlocking faster worldbuilding across gaming, cosplay, and fandom spaces

Darrell Booker

5 min read

Inside The Kickback 2025: A Night Where Gaming, Music, and Community Collided

Culture

Inside The Kickback 2025: A Night Where Gaming, Music, and Community Collided

Atlanta’s creatives showed up in full force as The Kickback celebrated gaming, music, and culture under one roof

Jourdan Kerl

8 min read

Labels Are Turning AI Into a Business Model And Creators Need to Move Like It

Tech

Labels Are Turning AI Into a Business Model And Creators Need to Move Like It

As music labels shift toward licensing and monetizing AI, creators must adapt quickly to protect ownership, leverage, and long-term income in an AI-driven industry

Darrell Booker

6 min read

HOPE AI Could Change Who Wins in the Creator and Gaming Economy

Tech

HOPE AI Could Change Who Wins in the Creator and Gaming Economy

HOPE AI explores whether expanding AI access can reshape opportunity, ownership, and economic power for creators and gamers in an increasingly competitive digital economy

Darrell Booker

3 min read

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