Chinese Game Approvals Shrunk by More Than Half in Q1 2020
Game licenses issued by China's top game regulator tanked in Q1 2020, with only 336 games acquiring the approval to monetize in mainland China.
4/23/20203 min read
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37Games Obtains Chinese Regulatory Approval for Several New Games
Gangzhou-based game developer 37Games said at an online performance briefing on Tuesday afternoon that many of its 2022 games have obtained regulatory approval for publishing and operations in China.
5/11/20222 min read
Mobile Gaming Booms in China Amidst COVID-19
The mobile game industry has arguably become the biggest beneficiary of the COVID-19 outbreak.
Perfect World Entertainment Rebrands as Gearbox Publishing
Following its acquisition last year of the North American branch of Perfect Worlds by Embracer and its subsidiary Gearbox, the firm announced Thursday that Perfect World Entertainment is to be renamed as Gearbox Publishing.
4/24/20222 min read
China Resumes New Game Approvals After One-Month Suspension
China's National Press and Publication Administration announced on November 17 an approval list for new online games this month, showing a total of 70 authorized titles. Tencent, which has not obtained approvals since September, attracted wide attention.
Google Releases Report On Chinese Gaming Industry
On August 1, Google shared data on the global gaming market and trends regarding Chinese gaming companies.
Tencent Strengthens Protection Measures for Minors After Lambasting by Chinese State-Run Media
On Tuesday, a report called video gaming "spiritual opium" by a state-run newspaper criticized Tencent's online game "Honor of Kings". Tencent said it will gradually introduce seven new measures for its all games.
‘PUBG Mobile’ Overseas Revenue Reaches New High as COVID-19 Lockdown Continues
Tencent’s battle royale game PUBG Mobile recorded its best month yet in terms of overseas revenue, as lockdown orders continue to be enforced in many countries.
5/13/20202 min read
Hero Entertainment Announces Name Change to "Hero Games"
Chinese game developer and distributor Hero Entertainment on Monday announced an official name change, carrying out a new brand launch as "Hero Games."
2/21/20222 min read
Game Giant Perfect World to Lay Off Up to 1,000 Employees
Perfect World, a publisher of online games, disclosed its record of investor relations activities on Monday, mentioning that the company has streamlined some of its internal teams that pose challenges to its future development.
1/27/20223 min read
411 Chinese Game Companies Sign Anti-Addiction Agreement
At present, 411 Chinese game companies in Beijing, Shanghai and Guangdong have signed the Convention on Anti-addiction and Self-discipline of the Online Game Industry issued in September.
12/30/20212 min read
Tencent to Release Mobile Version of Legacy PC Game 'Dungeon & Fighter' This Summer
Tencent on Wednesday said that it would launch the mobile version of the PC "beat 'em up" action game Dungeon & Fighter in the Chinese market in summer 2020.
5/14/20202 min read