While the western audience tuned in to Game Developers Conference (GDC) 2019 over the weekend, the largest gaming market in the world was focused on Tencent UP 2019. The annual UP event is hosted by none other than Tencent Holdings,…
Call of Duty Mobile – Global pre-registration begins for mobile military shooter
[Pre-register now] Activision Blizzard today announced the start of the pre-registration phase for its upcoming mobile military shooter, Call of Duty Mobile, in collaboration with development partner Tencent Games. Powered using the Unity engine, this is just one of the…
Perfect World Mobile – Quick look at mobile version of classic PC MMORPG
Developed by Perfect World (also known as Wanmei) and published by Tencent Games in China, Perfect World Mobile launched with much fanfare as it is the first time the 14 year-old IP has a title on mobile devices. At the…
Perfect World Mobile – Oriental fantasy mobile MMORPG launching in China this week
Before Perfect World Mobile launches in China this week, a brand new trailer has been released to the public. We have talked about most of the touted features in my previous articles already, so do read them up for more…
Perfect World Mobile – Tencent Games announces China launch date for mobile MMORPG
First revealed in April 2018 and showcased at ChinaJoy 2018, Tencent Games recently announced that Perfect World Mobile will officially launch in China on 6 March. Based on the original Perfect World Online and developed by Perfect World, this mobile…
Tencent – New regional gaming headquarters confirmed for Hainan Island
Just when you thought that Tencent is already a household games brand in its native China and has already covered the whole country, the mega internet giant announced it is going to build a new headquarters in Sanya to oversee…
League of Legends – New company formed to oversee and expand esports business in China
Yesterday, Tencent and Riot Games announced they have formed a new company in China to oversee all esports related operations and businesses for League of Legends in the country. Known as TJ Sports (腾竞体育) and registered on 4 Jan 2019,…
Lost Ark – Rumors claim China server is starting Closed Beta soon
While Lost Ark has reached over 350,000 concurrent players in South Korea and has over 10 servers now, things got a little more worrisome for its China server. If you did not know, the Chinese government stopped approving new overseas…
Ragnarok M: Love At First Sight – Quick look at the Alpha Test phase of new mobile MMORPG
While Ragnarok M: Eternal Love just launched in Southeast Asia, another mobile MMORPG based on the same popular Ragnarok Online IP has started its 2nd Alpha Test in China. Developed by Shanghai-based studio 欢乐互娱 (Joy Entertainment), also the team behind…
Red Alert Mobile – EA and Tencent Games butcher Red Alert IP in new mobile game
While Electronic Arts is attempting to remaster Command & Conquer and continue to milk the franchise they destroyed, the Red Alert series is sometimes forgotten despite, in my own opinion, having the most crazy and fun storyline. With that said,…
PUBG Mobile – Partnership announced with popular streetwear A Bathing Ape
Last week, a mysterious PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds Mobile (PUBG Mobile) banner that adorned the NASDAQ Market Site in New York City had onlookers going bananas with curiosity. Today, PUBG Mobile officially revealed an unprecedented partnership with notorious clothing and lifestyle brand…
PUBG Mobile – Star Challenge global tournament announced with USD 600,000 prize pool
[Website] Beginning today, players from around the world can enlist in the ‘PUBG MOBILE STAR CHALLENGE’ a global tournament hosted by Tencent Games and PUBG Corporation (PUBG Corp.) for PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds Mobile (PUBG MOBILE). Squads from across Europe, Asia, North…
Contra: Return – Garena begins SEA pre-registration for new mobile shooter
[Pre-register] Garena, the digital entertainment platform under Sea Group, has announced the start of the Southeast Asia pre-registration phase for Contra: Return, the highly anticipated mobile game based on the classic “Contra” franchise. It is co-developed by both Tencent’s Timi…
Nexon – Epic wuxia MMORPG Moonlight Blade teased for Western release
One of the biggest online games in Chinese history, both in terms of HDD space and content, Moonlight Blade seems like a heavy investment for any western publisher to bring over to the western market. However, in Nexon’s latest financial…