China
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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
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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