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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.

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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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Blizzard is preparing to return to the Chinese video games market in the coming weeks after renewing partnership with NetEase, according to local media report.

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Proposals like the one submitted by Zhihu CEO Zhou Yuan signal that policymakers are actively discussing how to boost the platform economy, analysts say.

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China grants licences to more than 100 new domestic titles, giving the industry another confidence boost after a video-game-related stock rout in December.

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Four once-exclusive Xbox games are being made available on rival consoles such as the PlayStation 5 and Switch, with reports saying they are Hi-Fi Rush, Pentiment, Sea of Thieves and Grounded.

Rokid chief executive Misa Zhu Mingming said Apple’s Vision Pro headset is expected to spur broader demand for more affordable and ergonomically designed AR and VR wearable devices.

Douyu and Huya say they have no plans to merge after a failed attempt in 2020, but they are collaborating as Tencent prepares to allow its top games back on rival platform Douyin.

Chinese social media and gaming giant Tencent Holdings has acquired a controlling stake in a 15-year-old local video game studio, a move that fits with the company’s revenue diversification strategy.

China approved a new batch of foreign video games on Friday, including hit title Dungeon & Fighter Mobile, as Beijing seeks to reassure the market after scrapping a controversial gaming regulation.

Officials say gaming platform Konami’s eFootball 2024 was unable to display the name ‘Hong Kong, China’, so the team withdrew from the competition.

Only three of 33 Chinese video gaming companies said ‘global political and economic turbulence’ had a ‘relatively big’ impact on overseas operations, according to industry survey.

The founder also warns staff to focus on ‘safety, not speed’ when venturing into new fintech services like loans and insurance, according to Chinese media reports and people familiar with the situation.

The Shenzhen-based internet giant must find new lifelines in its video gaming and social media operations, Ma told employees at the firm’s annual meeting.

Tencent’s Huya live-streaming platform halted Chinese broadcasts of the new League of Legends season after a South Korean team referred to Taiwan as a country.

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The 115 video game approvals tops the 105 approved in December as Beijing seeks to signal support for the industry after scrapping controversial new rules.

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Popular multiplayer online battle arena game Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, developed by ByteDance-owned studio Moonton, will be the first competitive title in the upcoming Esports World Cup in Riyadh.

Chinese regulators have retracted a proposal to rein in spending on games, a reversal that comes after the original move battered stocks of video gaming champions including Tencent Holdings and NetEase.

If you’re disappointed there’s no new GTA coming out this year, don’t worry, there are plenty of exciting releases to make up for it, including Pacific Drive, and Destiny 2: The Final Shape.

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