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Capable of rendering console-quality graphics and with access to a library of hundreds of thousands of games from around the world, mobile gaming is taking over. US gamers alone spent more than US$2.6 billion on smartphone games and in-app downloads in 2014.
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Capable of rendering console-quality graphics and with access to a library of hundreds of thousands of games from around the world, mobile gaming is taking over. US gamers alone spent more than US$2.6 billion on smartphone games and in-app downloads in 2014.
- The US has been increasingly scrutinising app developers over the safety of personal data they handle, especially if it involves the US military or intelligence people
The internet giant capped 2018 with a quarterly profit that missed analysts’ estimates.
The internet giant capped 2018 with a quarterly profit that missed analysts’ estimates.
China’s internet giants are competing more aggressively, as they seek to offer all-in-one apps to keep users within their ecosystems as much as possible.
China’s internet giants are competing more aggressively, as they seek to offer all-in-one apps to keep users within their ecosystems as much as possible.
Gaming star was one of a few select professionals with huge followings pulled in by video game giant Electronic Arts Inc to play and promote its latest title
Gaming star was one of a few select professionals with huge followings pulled in by video game giant Electronic Arts Inc to play and promote its latest title
NetEase’s PUBG clone, Knives Out, was 2018’s top-grossing battle royale mobile game in China
NetEase’s PUBG clone, Knives Out, was 2018’s top-grossing battle royale mobile game in China
The once high-flying game streaming platform will end service after failing to raise fresh funds to keep operations going
The once high-flying game streaming platform will end service after failing to raise fresh funds to keep operations going
Here are some cautionary tales from games makers around the world that saw their titles banned in China because they touched on sensitive topics.
Here are some cautionary tales from games makers around the world that saw their titles banned in China because they touched on sensitive topics.
China’s top media regulator has stopped accepting new applications for game licences as it struggles to clear a backlog of thousands of titles
China’s top media regulator has stopped accepting new applications for game licences as it struggles to clear a backlog of thousands of titles
China’s top content regulator seeks to clear backlog of submissions that have piled up from previous nine-month hiatus, source says.
China’s top content regulator seeks to clear backlog of submissions that have piled up from previous nine-month hiatus, source says.
China’s video games giant looks to add Apex Legends to its large stable of hit titles in the world’s second largest economy.
China’s video games giant looks to add Apex Legends to its large stable of hit titles in the world’s second largest economy.
The Tencent-owned super app turned eight years old this month amid criticism about its monopolistic behaviour
The Tencent-owned super app turned eight years old this month amid criticism about its monopolistic behaviour
- Social network considered measures reducing chances of children running up bills on parents’ credit cards without them knowing, but did not apply them.
- Social network considered measures reducing chances of children running up bills on parents’ credit cards without them knowing, but did not apply them.
The State Administration of Press and Publications has now approved a total of 352 new game titles since March last year
The State Administration of Press and Publications has now approved a total of 352 new game titles since March last year
After a nine-month freeze, regulators have approved a total of 257 video games to be published in China
After a nine-month freeze, regulators have approved a total of 257 video games to be published in China
Almost 80 per cent of video game earnings came from free-to-play games last year, most of it earned through micro transactions. Asia produced seven out of the top 10 games of 2018, despite China blocking new games.
Almost 80 per cent of video game earnings came from free-to-play games last year, most of it earned through micro transactions. Asia produced seven out of the top 10 games of 2018, despite China blocking new games.
The English-only title is now the top free game in China’s iOS App Store, after players share videos on Douyin.
The English-only title is now the top free game in China’s iOS App Store, after players share videos on Douyin.
This year saw Rockstar Games’ long-awaited Wild West sequel dominate conversations. Other titles include new Call of Duty, Spider-Man, Pokemon and Assassin’s Creed games.
This year saw Rockstar Games’ long-awaited Wild West sequel dominate conversations. Other titles include new Call of Duty, Spider-Man, Pokemon and Assassin’s Creed games.
Chen’s firm raised HK$745 million in one of the biggest floats for a Chinese gaming company this year
Chen’s firm raised HK$745 million in one of the biggest floats for a Chinese gaming company this year
Twitch CEO says watching something for two hours in a row is a lot better than checking an app multiple times within a two-hour period.
Twitch CEO says watching something for two hours in a row is a lot better than checking an app multiple times within a two-hour period.
Tencent last month made it mandatory for players to verify their age to log into the hit game Honour of Kings, and brought minors into an anti-addiction system.
Tencent last month made it mandatory for players to verify their age to log into the hit game Honour of Kings, and brought minors into an anti-addiction system.
Sea operates Southeast Asia’s biggest gaming platform with 161 million quarterly active users.
Sea operates Southeast Asia’s biggest gaming platform with 161 million quarterly active users.
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