China approved 105 domestic games on Monday, the latest indication that Beijing is softening its stance after its move to tighten industry restrictions led to a $80 billion rout last week. The titles included those operated by Tencent Holdings Ltd. and NetEase Inc., China’s two leading game publishers that have been pummeled by Beijing’s new …
CHIBA, Japan—That videogame you’re playing now—it might be made in China. CHIBA, Japan—That videogame you’re playing now—it might be made in China. From “Genshin Impact” to “Age of Origins,” titles made by Chinese companies are winning hundreds of millions of players overseas. After working with Western and Japanese game companies for decades, China’s game industry …
Microsoft is stocking up on Chinese video game content to emulate Sony Group’s success with “Genshin Impact”, sources said, solidifying China’s transition from a land only of players to a hub of blockbuster developers. The US software giant and Japan’s vanguard of technology have for some years been offering big money to small developers to …
Activision Blizzard said on Thursday it would suspend most Blizzard game services in mainland China once its current licensing agreements with NetEase end in January. Blizzard Entertainment said it was unable to reach a deal with the Chinese Internet and gaming giant that was “consistent with Blizzard’s operating principles and commitments to players and employees.” …
China’s online gaming regulator has recently granted publishing licenses to 27 foreign games, including popular titles from Tencent Holdings, NetEase, and Bilibili in March. Among the approved games is Merge Mansion by Tencent, as stated in the regulator’s list. NetEase’s Audition: Everybody Party and Bilibili’s Shanyao! Youjunshaonu have also received licenses. This development marks the …