NetEase cuts jobs in Shenzhen as first-person shooting game ‘underperforms’

NetEase cuts jobs in Shenzhen as first-person shooting game ‘underperforms’

NetEase, China’s second-largest video gaming company, has cut an undisclosed number of jobs involved in an “underperforming” project that will soon be shut down, according to a person with knowledge of the matter and Chinese media reports. The lay-offs at the company’s offices in southern tech hub Shenzhen affected employees involved in mobile game Hyper … Read more

Tencent, NetEase win big with Rainbow Six and Marvel video game approvals in China

Tencent, NetEase win big with Rainbow Six and Marvel video game approvals in China

China’s video game regulator has approved another 15 foreign-developed titles for the local market, bringing this year’s total to 75, with domestic tech giants Tencent Holdings and NetEase securing licenses for some big games. Tencent secured approval to release Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six, one of the most popular tactical shooter games, and role-playing game Paper … Read more

The 5 best PlayStation Portal alternatives in 2024

The 5 best PlayStation Portal alternatives in 2024

The PlayStation Portal is a unique device. Designed to give you remote access to your PS5, it’s a powerful streaming gadget that lets you take your favorite games with you while away from the big screen. Equipped with a massive 8-inch LCD screen and capable of playing games at 60fps in 1080p, it’s one of … Read more

China’s internet giants must step up opening their ‘walled gardens’, state media says, ahead of Tencent flagship game’s return to Douyin

China’s internet giants must step up opening their ‘walled gardens’, state media says, ahead of Tencent flagship game’s return to Douyin

“In the future, internet companies need to be more open-minded and inclusive to promote truly win-win cooperation in the industry,” the Securities Times article said. Increased collaboration between China’s major internet companies are expected to not only benefit consumers, but help further expand the industry, according to state media. Photo: Shutterstock While China’s gross domestic … Read more

Devil May Cry: Peak of Combat is much better than I expected

Devil May Cry: Peak of Combat is much better than I expected

Capcom Forgive me if this isn’t the most professional introduction, but I can’t help it: Devil May Cry: Peak of Combat is freaking awesome!! Developed by NebulaJoy and supervised by the Japanese DMC team, Devil May Cry: Peak of Combat is the first time the series has delved into the mobile realm with a completely original … Read more

The future of iPhone gaming is in trouble

The future of iPhone gaming is in trouble

Nadeem Sarwar / Digital Trends It will run console games, they said. The experience will be amazing, they said. Well, the real experience lands somewhere between half-decent and terribly underwhelming. I am talking about playing PC and console-grade games natively on the iPhone. Less so on the iPad, but more on that later. Over the … Read more