A screenshot of martial arts-themed casual mobile game Combat of Hero, published by ByteDance subsidiary Ohayoo. Photo: Handout A screenshot of martial arts-themed casual mobile game Combat of Hero, published by ByteDance subsidiary Ohayoo. Photo: Handout
A screenshot of martial arts-themed casual mobile game Combat of Hero, published by ByteDance subsidiary Ohayoo. Photo: Handout
Tech /  Start-ups

TikTok owner ByteDance scores video game hit in Japan, sharpening rivalry with Tencent

  • Martial arts-themed Combat of Hero has been the most downloaded free iOS game in Japan from March 7 to 10
  • ByteDance, the world’s most valuable start-up, is taking a measured approach to build up its video game credentials in major markets

Topic |   Video gaming
Coco Feng
Coco Feng in Beijing

Updated: 6:00am, 11 Mar, 2020

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A screenshot of martial arts-themed casual mobile game Combat of Hero, published by ByteDance subsidiary Ohayoo. Photo: Handout A screenshot of martial arts-themed casual mobile game Combat of Hero, published by ByteDance subsidiary Ohayoo. Photo: Handout
A screenshot of martial arts-themed casual mobile game Combat of Hero, published by ByteDance subsidiary Ohayoo. Photo: Handout
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