Tencent
Tencent is one of the most prominent companies in the world, let alone its dominance in the gaming industry. At present, Tencent is the de facto biggest video game company on the planet, with Sony and Microsoft coming a close second and third.
Founded in 1998 by Pony Ma, Zhang Zhidong, Xu Chenye, Charles Chen and Zeng Liqing, Tencent has been subject to gradual growth, and it has now claimed an indomitable spot in the day and age we live in today.
The multi-national company’s prominence knows no bounds, considering how it’s world’s largest game vendor right now.
- Year Founded: November 11, 1998
- Founders: Ma Huateng, Daniel, Zhang Zhidong, Zeng Liqing, Chen Yidan
- Subsidiaries: Fatshark, Grinding Gear Games, Klei Entertainment, Miniclip, Riot Games, Supercell, Turtle Rock Studios
- CEO: Ma Huateng
- Industry
Tencent Patents To Automate Live Game Stream Commentary Using AI
Tencent has published a patent that explores the prospect of automating commentary using AI technologies in live game streams.
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Tencent Patents Virtual Reality Device With Next-Level Quality Upgrades
Tencent has published a patent relating to its rumored VR headset with innovative features, seeking to improve the VR display effect.
- Games
PUBG Patch 19.2 Brings New Changing Weather, Vehicle & More
The latest PUBG patch 19.2 brings a variety of new features to the new map Deston like changing weather, a new vehicle and optimizations.
- Industry
PUBG MOBILE x BLACKPINK Wins “Best Metaverse Performance”
Rift Tour ft. Ariana Grande from Fortnite surprisingly loses to PUBG MOBILE x BLACKPINK from PUBG MOBILE in the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards.
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Tencent’s LIGHTSPEED STUDIOS Announces Code: To Jin Yong
Tencent's upcoming Code: To Jin Yong is a tribute to the major wuxia writer, Jin Yong, and is based on a world created in his wuxia novels.
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Tencent Working On Its Own VR Headset, Suggests Industry Insider
According to the accredited industry insider, Jez Corden, Tencent is looking to make a new VR headset and is allegedly getting into hardware.
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Need For Speed 2022 Mobile Gameplay Reportedly Leaked
Gameplay footage featuring the rumored upcoming open-world Need for Speed game for mobile from Tencent Games has supposedly been leaked.
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Tencent Is Developing A Cinematic AAA Open World Game
Tencent has made a significant mark on the gaming world quickly. The holding company has made considerable investments in the industry. It owns a lot of famous online games like…
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Gaming Giant Tencent Acquires The Largest Stake In Bloober Team
Bloober Team is one of the biggest video game developers based in Kraków, Poland and is well-known for making Blair Witch and the more recently released The Medium. Recently, the…
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China Suspends Approvals For New Online Video Games Indefinitely
In recent years, China has been involved in many controversies regarding its online gaming restrictions. In August, authorities in the country placed further restrictions on online gaming, which stated that…
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Tencent Shares Drop By 11% After Chinese Media Calls Online Gaming “Spiritual Opium”
When it comes to regulatory policies, no one can overcome Tencent. In recent months, the Chinese gaming giant has forced a bunch of restrictions on its games to counter the…
