Chinese esports company VSPO has announced the launch of its first multi-title tournament in Asia, which will also serve as a qualifier for Saudi Arabia’s Esports World Cup. Named the “Esports Asian Champions League (ACL),” the competition is set to begin next year and will feature “thousands of professional players” competing across Asia in a…
China has approved 117 video games in August 2024, the highest so far this year. This surge coincides with the growing popularity of gaming in the country, especially following the huge success of Black Myth: Wukong. Notable titles among the newly licensed games include Tencent’s Yirenzhixia, NetEase’s Jiewai Kuangchao, and Alibaba’s Huangyuan Shuguang, according to…
According to reports from Chinese media, Game Science, the studio behind the upcoming Black Myth Wukong, turned down Sweet Baby Inc.’s consultancy services due to an alleged $7 million price tag. The developers believed that taking services from such agenda-driven consultancy could compromise their creative vision and lead to forced inclusivity that might not align with…
After a year-long dispute, iconic game developer Blizzard Entertainment and Chinese gaming giant NetEase have finally reached a new deal to bring back beloved franchises like World of Warcraft, Hearthstone, and Overwatch to the Chinese market. This development is sure to delight millions of dedicated players in the world’s largest gaming community. What Led to…
In recent years, Chinese mobile game developers have made significant strides in the global gaming market, capturing the attention of players worldwide with titles like Genshin Impact and Honkai: Star Rail. However, as competition intensifies and market dynamics shift, there are growing concerns about whether these Chinese game giants can maintain their stronghold on the…
After seven years of legal battle, a copyright dispute between two gaming giants: Riot Games and Moonton finally over as both parties reached a settlement. The dispute was centered around Moonton’s mobile games, such as Mobile Legends (MLBB), which bore striking resemblances to Riot Games’ iconic title, League of Legends (LOL). Riot Games alleged that…
According to Bloomberg, Tencent’s gaming studios Timi and Lightspeed are both building mobile games taking inspiration from the viral hit Palworld. Palworld, an indie PC title released in January, has taken the gaming world by storm, becoming the world’s most downloaded new title upon its release. This open-world, survival, and crafting game with the nurture of…
According to Reuters, China has unveiled guidelines to phase out U.S. microprocessors from tech giants like Intel and AMD from government personal computers and servers. The procurement directives also aim to replace Microsoft’s Windows OS and foreign database software with domestic alternatives. Is China Really Phasing Out Intel and AMD Chips? The short answer is…
Level Infinite, Tencent’s global gaming brand, joins forces with Saudi Arabia’s Esports World Cup Foundation in a three-year partnership. This collaboration promises over 1,000 esports events for 2024 alone, featuring the immensely popular titles PUBG MOBILE and Honor of Kings. The partnership was officially unveiled at a signing ceremony in the presence of HRH Prince…
China’s gaming market is massive and only continuing to grow. With millions of gamers and billions in revenue, China leads the global gaming industry. Key Data Points China’s gaming market hit $41 billion in revenue in 2023, up nearly 14% year-over-year There are over 600 million gamers in China Mobile gaming accounts for 75% of…
