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Uzi, China’s League of Legends Legend, Retires at 23

Jun 5, 2020 / Game /

The beloved gamer, affectionately called “Puppy” by his legion of fans, had suffered health setbacks including arm pain and diabetes. Read More

Tencent Takes 20% Stake in Japanese Video Game Firm Marvelous

May 27, 2020 / Game /

Tencent has reportedly agreed to invest 7 billion yen ($65 million) for a 20% stake in Japanese video game developer Marvelous, the latest sign that the Chinese tech giant is further expanding its video gaming empire overseas. Read More

PUBG and Honor of Kings Are April’s Highest-Earning Games

May 21, 2020 / Game /

PUBG, a battle royale title developed by Chinese internet giant Tencent, retained its position as the world’s highest-earning mobile game in April as demand for digital entertainment increased amid the coronavirus pandemic. Read More

Chinese Minecraft Clone Yanked From App Stores Over Sexual Content

May 5, 2020 / Game /

Weeks after a whistleblower posted about Mini World: Block Art being a haven for erotica and sexual predators, the game is observing a period of “rectification.” Read More

Sohu to Take Nasdaq-Listed Gaming Firm Changyou Private

Apr 17, 2020 / Game /

U.S.-listed gaming company Changyou.com will become a privately-held, wholly-owned subsidiary of Chinese internet stalwart Sohu.com through a merger. Read More

Tencent’s PUBG Takes Honors as World’s Top Mobile Game in March

Apr 16, 2020 / Game /

Tencent’s battle royale title “PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds” (PUBG) Mobile was the world’s highest-grossing mobile game in March, as online entertainment increased during the coronavirus outbreak. Read More

Taobao Removes Animal Crossing Listings From Its Marketplace

Apr 13, 2020 / Chinasplaining /

Taobao has taken down physical copies of Japanese game maker Nintendo’s widely popular video game Animal Crossing from its marketplace. Why it matters: The game, running on Nintendo’s Switch video game console, has taken the world by storm after the release of its latest in a series, New Horizons, last month—while a global pandemic has forced the world to Read More

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Uzi, China’s League of Legends Legend, Retires at 23

Tencent Takes 20% Stake in Japanese Video Game Firm Marvelous

PUBG and Honor of Kings Are April’s Highest-Earning Games

Chinese Minecraft Clone Yanked From App Stores Over Sexual Content

Sohu to Take Nasdaq-Listed Gaming Firm Changyou Private

Tencent’s PUBG Takes Honors as World’s Top Mobile Game in March

Taobao Removes Animal Crossing Listings From Its Marketplace

Tencent Becomes Majority Shareholder in Chinese Game Live-Streamer Huya

From Isolated to Island-Hopping: China Embraces Animal Crossing

Tencent, Huawei Are Partnering on A Cloud Gaming Platform

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