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Black Myth: Wukong demands influencers don't mention "feminist propaganda" in coverage
Players are also forbidden to discuss "China's game industry policies"
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Zenless Zone Zero, NTE and the new wave of Chinese games pushing the limits of free-to-play | Opinion
Daniel Camilo on how China's developers are setting new industry standards with free titles akin to AAA console hits
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Niko Partners: 62% of China PC players spending more on games than last year
Steam remains top distribution platform for PC gamers
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China removes proposed bans on monetisation tactics from government website
Removal sparks speculation of U-turn, prompting jump in shares for Chinese games firms
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Chinese regulators approved 1,000 games in 2023
That's more than double the number of titles cleared for release in 2022
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Chinese official removed following stock tumbles from new game proposals
The move comes a week after regulatory body backtracked on planned gaming restrictions
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China to ban some monetization and engagement tactics in games
Daily log-in rewards, loot boxes for minors, auctions for in-game items among the prohibited mechanisms; spending limits also imposed
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China games market revenue sees 13% bump
International consumer spending on Chinese titles fell by 6% due to national security concerns
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China's game market to grow 5.2% this year
Niko Partners projects Chinese game revenue to hit $47.7 billion, more than offsetting last year's 2.5% dip
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China's games market reached $45.5bn in 2022
Tencent and NetEase represented 61% of the domestic PC and mobile market in 2021, but combined share in decline
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China approves Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard
Update: Microsoft confirms deal was granted "unconditional clearance" by Chinese antitrust regulators
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Blizzard, NetEase partnership reportedly broke down over misunderstandings
NetEase allegedly suggested it could sway the Chinese government to block or support Microsoft's ABK acquisition
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China games association publishes draft for industry self-regulation guidelines
Document details 11 requirements before games can be distributed in China, local games firms have until April 13 to give feedback
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China games trade body calls for more restrictions on minors playing video games
Tencent pledges further measures in its games
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Activision Blizzard claims NetEase rejected proposal to extend China partnership
UPDATE: NetEase says that Activision Blizzard's extension proposal is rude, unreasonable, and commercially illogical
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China's games market drops for the first time in two decades
Chinese games sales were down 10% in 2022, with mobile decreasing 14.4% year-on-year
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NetEase reportedly disbands team behind Blizzard games in China
Team of 100 has already seen departures after it was announced 14-year partnership would end this month
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Why it's impossible to track console sales in China
Sony says PS5 has sold 670,000 units in mainland China, but consultant suggests imports likely put it closer to 1.5 million
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Niko Partners: China games market to decline for the first time in 20 years
PC sector's return to growth offset by lower spending in mobile games, among other factors
Opinion
Can Microsoft find its next big thing in China? | Opinion
Stung by failure to sign Genshin Impact, Microsoft turns to China as it works to build out the Xbox software pipeline – but is it just chasing after the one that got away?
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Report: Chinese mobile games market fell 19% to $8bn during Q3
Active users and play hours dropped while spending power has weakened says CNG
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Study finds Chinese youth playing less in wake of restrictions
Niko Partners finds 54% of minors playing comply with last year's tightened restrictions limiting minors to one hour a day, Friday through Sunday
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Unity reportedly looking to separate China unit from main business
According to those familiar with the plans, business aims to give more local ownership and autonomy to its Chinese arm