The development leaves Blizzard without a foothold in China for the moment, but a new deal is likely to replace it.
Analytics group Niko Partners anticipates 500 to 700 new game approvals in China this year.
The widespread adoption of F2P titles and years of accumulated experience make Chinese games more appealing than ever to international consumers.
The transaction is in line with Tencent’s goals to expand beyond China.
The world’s largest game company continues its relentless expansion. Niko Partners analyst Daniel Ahmad talks to GameDaily about Tencent’s aggressive business strategy.
The move is part of a larger conflict between the two nations.
The Chinese mobile market is the most lucrative in the world, and Kwalee is looking to get a hand on the ball. COO Jason Falcus talks to GameDaily about the publisher’s recent business moves.
GameDaily chats with Niko’s Daniel Ahmad about the firm’s new report examining the pandemic’s impact on the Chinese games market.
According to Niko Partners, Sony is looking to strengthen its position in the Chinese market.
The mobile gaming sector accounted for $13 billion of the company’s $20 billion in annual revenue.