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Video gaming has come a long way since the early days of Space Invaders and Pac-Man, with the advent of powerful consoles and virtual reality, and our smartphones doubling as portable gaming devices. Here’s where you’ll find reviews of the latest games and hardware, as well as news from the video gaming industry.
China issues licences for new titles after publishers clean up their act and young enthusiasts learn to limit their playing time.
Journalists like yours truly have an inflated if fragile sense of self. Every now and then, we need someone to take us down a few notches.
Gambling beyond government-sanctioned outlets is banned in China but pandemic restrictions have seen some gamblers turn to illegal online platforms, which can be especially problematic. Authorities must be willing to act on an issue that is not going away.
The rigours of competition and attributes required mean that gamers are in their prime in their teens to early 20s, necessitating government flexibility and parents’ understanding for the sector to thrive
Despite huge profits, the world’s biggest gaming company by revenue is living up to its responsibilities by restricting how much time and money youngsters can spend on its platform.
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He popularised the terms ‘rizz’ and ‘gyat’, streamed with Kevin Hart and Nicki Minaj, and attended North West’s birthday – despite having beef with Kanye West
Animoca Brands co-founder Yat Siu said he hopes an IPO will bring ‘more attention to Web3’ and Asian markets, with a possible Hong Kong listing.
This month marked a rebound for China’s video gaming industry, after fewer than 100 titles each were approved in April and May.
Tencent’s new hit title Dungeon & Fighter Mobile has become a bigger cash cow than expected, delivering a strong first-month performance that bucked weakness in the domestic video gaming market.
The move comes less than a month after hit video game Dungeon & Fighter Mobile was launched by Tencent Holdings on the mainland.
Online publishers must push awareness of online abuse, censor comments in advance and cut off live broadcasts containing violent information.
The offbeat promotion reflects growing competition in the mainland graphics card market, where consumers are substituting Nvidia’s products with alternative made-in-China hardware.
Co-founded by Mario Ho, NIP Group aims to become the first listed Chinese company in the esports industry.
The action role-playing video game, developed by Tencent-backed Game Science, is set for release on August 20.
US-sanctioned Moore Threads is catching the attention of Chinese gamers with performance they claim is on par with Nvidia for the older titles they love.
Booysen is an author, streamer and YouTuber from South Africa who’s currently studying for a master’s in psychology in Edinburgh – but are she and MrBeast planning to move in together in the US soon?
The National Press and Publication Administration approved 15 foreign video games on Wednesday, bringing the total for the year to 61.
In a rare open protest, a Chinese video gaming company has threatened to quit a state-backed internet industry association over controversial refunding rules.
Employees of the video gaming and social media conglomerate have moved into CapitaSky, a 29-story office tower in Singapore’s central business district.
Under new leadership, ByteDance unit Nuverse is expected to focus on ‘fun games’, while adhering to long-term goals.
The strategy takes into account the broad transformation in China’s video gaming market, which is maturing, according to Tencent senior vice-president Steven Ma.
As of Tuesday, Tencent’s Dungeon & Fighter Mobile remained at the top of free-to-download games on Apple’s China App Store.
The lay-offs, which were announced internally earlier this week, are expected to affect TikTok’s operations and marketing departments.
Tencent’s Dungeon & Fighter Mobile launched with an overwhelming start, as the Chinese tech giant pins high hopes on the eagerly awaited title to boost its sluggish domestic video gaming business.
The latest product announcements by NetEase reflect heightened competition in the world’s second-largest video gaming market, where tech giant Tencent continues to lead.
China’s video gaming regulator approved 96 new titles for domestic release in May, compared with 95 approvals in April, but major players like Tencent and NetEase were absent from this month’s list.
Hong Kong artist Mak2 takes a satirical swipe at her own industry with a zombie video game inviting viewers to shoot undead dealers and collectors, at her new solo exhibition at De Sarthe Gallery.
ByteDance, which has been scaling back its video-gaming operations in recent months, has named a new CEO for Moonton Technology, the creator of Mobile Legends: Bang Bang.
Why are Sweden’s indie game studios so successful? Small teams from the country have produced more video game hits than one would expect, from Minecraft to Valheim to Raft. Insiders break it down.
Strong financial results by the two companies are the touchstones of the earnings growth that global investors are looking for, as they debate whether China’s post-pandemic recovery was a flash in the pan.
The social media and video gaming giant saw revenue rise 6 per cent in the first quarter, with online advertising revenue growing 26 per cent year.
Chinese tech giants Tencent and NetEase announced back-to-back new title releases, in a sign of intensified competition among the country’s top two video gaming publishers.
Microsoft will launch its own online store for mobile-game consumables in July, creating an alternative to Apple and Google’s app stores and their fees.
TikTok owner ByteDance has sold a third studio to a Tencent-backed company as China’s video gaming industry continues its consolidation.
