February 2, 2024 Tencent cans Nier mobile game after two years in development Publisher reportedly concerned about monetisation model and small margins from licensing fees
September 26, 2023 Licence List Chinese licence approvals are on the up this September, but just how high? September matches top month of 2023 with 89 new game approvals
August 29, 2023 Licence Locked In Krafton gains global exclusive licence for a Dark and Darker mobile adaptation The publisher is excited by the new Ironmace IP but will remain a third party in legal battles
June 26, 2023 On The Up June's China game approvals make it 2023's biggest month yet In an incredibly consistent year, approvals have eked ahead to 89
April 17, 2023 China Changes Why you should be optimistic about mobile gaming in China Game licence approvals offer new opportunities to Tencent, miHoYo and others
March 27, 2023 Granting Games Spring has sprung. 86 new Chinese game licences flower this March The 2023 tide continues to turn with as the volume of new Chinese licence approvals continues to grow
January 18, 2023 Declining A Deal Apology not accepted. NetEase refuses to take Activision Blizzard back The refusal of a new, extended deal means that games licences in China for World of Warcraft and more could expire soon
November 3, 2022 Lacking Licences October saw the return of no new game licences in China for the first time in six months But concerns of another licence freeze may be overly hasty
October 18, 2022 Guest Post Ivan Karpinsky Greater China CBO at Azur Games on succeeding in the Chinese market One of the world’s biggest mobile gaming markets poses unique challenges to developers