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Is Once Human free to play?

Once Human is shaping up to be one of 2024's biggest games, but is the survival shooter free to play? Here's what you need to know.

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China’s tech firms vow crackdown on online hate speech after knife attack

China’s tech firms vow crackdown on online hate speech after knife attack

Clampdown follows fatal stabbing of Chinese woman who tried to stop attack on Japanese mother and child

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What exactly is Once Human? Whatever it is, it's really good

What exactly is Once Human? Whatever it is, it's really good

I had a chance to play the Once Human demo last week. While I was thoroughly perplexed for a lot of it, I was having a ton of fun through all that confusion. Come check out why you need to download this in July.

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3 China Stocks to Buy Before June Ends

As China's economy shows signs of steady recovery fueled by resilient exports and strategic policy measures, it might be an opportune time to own three quality Chinese stocks, Tencent Holdings Limited (TCEHY), NetEase (NTES), and JD.com (JD), before June ends. Read on….

Marvel's answer to Overwatch issues apology for leaked contract that would have banned streamers from saying anything bad about the game

NetEase is working to make the new contracts "less restrictive and more Creator-friendly"

The season of game company gaffes continues with NetEase apologizing for a Marvel Rivals preview contract that asked streamers not to make 'subjective negative reviews of the game'

NetEase walked the terms back, admitting they were "inappropriate and misleading."

3 China Stocks Ready to Shine Beyond 2024

Thanks to increased consumer spending and a positive growth outlook, the Chinese economy is expanding at a healthy pace. Given this backdrop, we believe three fundamentally sound Chinese stocks, NetEase (NTES), FinVolution (FINV), and Vipshop Holding (VIPS), are poised to shine beyond 2024. Learn more.

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What does Microsoft's big NetEase-Blizzard partnership mean for Xbox? An analysis.

What does Microsoft's big NetEase-Blizzard partnership mean for Xbox? An analysis.

With NetEase and Microsoft buddying up more than ever before, Blizzard has once again seen its titles return to one of the world's most lucrative gaming markets. To that end, we spoke to Daniel Ahmad of Niko Partners to learn more about what this partnership means for Microsoft, and by…

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15 months after a licensing spat, Blizzard and NetEase make up to bring games like Diablo, Overwatch, and World of Warcraft back to China

15 months after a licensing spat, Blizzard and NetEase make up to bring games like Diablo, Overwatch, and World of Warcraft back to China

Microsoft is also exploring bringing NetEase games to Xbox systems

Top Games Including 'World Of Warcraft' To Return To China

Top Games Including 'World Of Warcraft' To Return To China

Popular video games including "World of Warcraft" will return to China this summer, US developer Blizzard and local partner NetEase said Wednesday, over a year after a contract dispute pulled them from the market leaving millions of fans bereft.

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Microsoft Gaming's Blizzard Entertainment games are coming back to China thanks to a new deal with NetEase, while also 'exploring ways to bring more new titles to Xbox'

Microsoft Gaming's Blizzard Entertainment games are coming back to China thanks to a new deal with NetEase, while also 'exploring ways to bring more new titles to Xbox'

Microsoft Gaming and Blizzard Entertainment reach a new deal with NetEase to bring Blizzard games back to China, while "exploring ways to bring more new titles to Xbox."

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A year and a half after its bitter breakup with NetEase, Blizzard has made a new deal to bring its games back to China—with NetEase

A year and a half after its bitter breakup with NetEase, Blizzard has made a new deal to bring its games back to China—with NetEase

Blizzard's games are set to return to China this summer.

Suit up for Marvel Rivals: Everything we know about Marvel's free Overwatch-like PVP shooter

Suit up for Marvel Rivals: Everything we know about Marvel's free Overwatch-like PVP shooter

Marvel announces an upcoming team-based, 6v6 PVP shooter that sees Marvel superheroes and villains go head to head. Here's everything you need to know.

Marvel Rivals is a 6v6 hero shooter in development at NetEase, testing begins in May

Marvel Rivals is a 6v6 hero shooter in development at NetEase, testing begins in May

Once again, Doctor Doom is mad about something and he's making it everyone's problem.

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Chinese regulators may be having second thoughts about online gaming crackdown: Proposed rule changes have been removed from government website

The changes, announced in December, would have banned login bonuses and "luck-based draw features" for minors.

China seemingly drops proposed gaming restrictions that could have had worldwide implications for loot boxes, microtransactions and daily log-in bonuses

The rules were to discourage obsessive gaming behavior

The CCP softens its stance on live service games after plummeting stocks, reportedly removes official responsible for the panic

Draft rules drama.

Beijing reportedly removes a key official responsible for video games after the surprise release of draft rules wipes billions in value from the sector

China may be doing damage control after it released new rules imposing limits on the country's massive video gaming sector, leading to a plunge in shares.

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The Guardian - UK

Chinese gaming sector in turmoil as regulators announce new proposals

Measures include spending limits for online games and ban on rewarding players for logging in each day

China softens latest video-game crackdown to mollify video game industry

The industry regulator had proposed barring player rewards for livestreaming and for daily log-ins, but now says it will “carefully study” public views in response to the drafts.

The Independent UK

Stock market today: Global shares climb, tracking advance on Wall Street

World shares have advanced, tracking gains on Wall Street after markets there reopened following Monday's holiday

China's Press Authority Approves 105 Online Games, Supports Industry

China's press and publications authority approves 105 new online games, signaling support for the industry after recent investor losses. Creative future ahead!

The Independent UK

China OKs 105 online games in Christmas gesture of support after draft curbs trigger massive losses

China's authority in charge of press and publications has approved 105 online games, saying it fully supports the industry after newly proposed curbs caused massive losses for major game companies

Shares in Tencent and NetEase plunge after Beijing surprises investors with new spending limits for video game players

“This could be the beginning of the end of the smartphone game business model," warned one analyst.

China's Proposed Guidelines Target Excessive Spending on Online Gaming

China's draft guidelines to curb excessive spending on online gaming causes major plunge in stocks, signaling the ruling Communist Party's commitment to co...

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