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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.
- Microsoft will pay US$95 in cash for each share of Activision Blizzard
- Activision’s CEO Bobby Kotick will continue to serve in that role. Once the deal closes, Activision Blizzard will report to Phil Spencer, who heads Microsoft Gaming
The internet giant’s 14-hour playtime reminder to young gamers became one of the most searched topics on Chinese microblogging platform Weibo.
The internet giant’s 14-hour playtime reminder to young gamers became one of the most searched topics on Chinese microblogging platform Weibo.
From ‘the world’s worst video game’ to Stray, an upcoming title where you play as a cybercity-prowling cat, here are some of the many games set in or inspired by Hong Kong.
From ‘the world’s worst video game’ to Stray, an upcoming title where you play as a cybercity-prowling cat, here are some of the many games set in or inspired by Hong Kong.
Sea founder Forrest Li has lost nearly US$11 billion since stock peaked in October, as losses accelerated after Tencent offloaded a sizeable stake.
Sea founder Forrest Li has lost nearly US$11 billion since stock peaked in October, as losses accelerated after Tencent offloaded a sizeable stake.
With the process for new approvals in limbo, about 14,000 small studios and video gaming-related firms in China went out of business over the past several months.
With the process for new approvals in limbo, about 14,000 small studios and video gaming-related firms in China went out of business over the past several months.
Giant Network founder Shi Yuzhu has nearly US$27 million in stock frozen over disputes involving his role as the guarantor of company debts.
Giant Network founder Shi Yuzhu has nearly US$27 million in stock frozen over disputes involving his role as the guarantor of company debts.
Chinese online search giant Baidu is cutting at least 100 employees from its video games development unit, as the company moves to trim losses amid Beijing’s ongoing regulatory crackdown.
Chinese online search giant Baidu is cutting at least 100 employees from its video games development unit, as the company moves to trim losses amid Beijing’s ongoing regulatory crackdown.
Mao Xingyun, a video game programmer and avid writer who enjoyed a wide following on the Chinese internet, died at age 30.
Mao Xingyun, a video game programmer and avid writer who enjoyed a wide following on the Chinese internet, died at age 30.
Slower growth comes after Chinese regulators implemented teenage play limits and froze new game licence approvals in August.
Slower growth comes after Chinese regulators implemented teenage play limits and froze new game licence approvals in August.