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Tencent backs Meta’s VR push into China after a 14 year ban News Nov 13th, 2023

Tencent backs Meta’s VR push into China after a 14 year ban

Meta and Tencent are teaming up to bring a new lower-spec VR headset to China, pitched between Quest 2 and 3

Chinese gaming trends revealed as 52% of the population play games News Oct 23rd, 2023

Chinese gaming trends revealed as 52% of the population play games

Trends, censorship, approvals, mixed genre games and more come under the microscope

Apple and Google could be on the hook for $50.5 million fine in Korea News Oct 10th, 2023

Apple and Google could be on the hook for $50.5 million fine in Korea

The KCC has sought remediation after accusing the two companies of anti-competitive practices on mobile

Apple's App Store steps into line to comply with Chinese regulations News Oct 3rd, 2023

Apple's App Store steps into line to comply with Chinese regulations

The company has previously come under fire for the Chinese government, but it appears it's ready to play ball

Apple isn’t complying with China’s new app store regulations News Sep 28th, 2023

Apple isn’t complying with China’s new app store regulations

The Cyberspace Administration of China has named 26 app stores complying with its new rules

"Your mobile game studio is dying. Here’s how to save it" Comment & Opinion Sep 21st, 2023

"Your mobile game studio is dying. Here’s how to save it"

Village Studios founder Will Luton takes a deep dive into the changing mobile industry and how developers can survive this evolving market

as China’s app stores begin compliance with China’s latest regulations News Sep 6th, 2023

China’s app stores begin compliance with China’s latest regulations

Tencent and Xiaomi are among the app store owners now complying with the government’s regulations

Meta may offer EU users an ad-dodging subscription service News Sep 4th, 2023

Meta may offer EU users an ad-dodging subscription service

The move would allow them to circumvent new EU policies regarding data collection practices

Week in Views - What caught our eyes in the last seven days Week that was Aug 11th, 2023

Week in Views - What caught our eyes in the last seven days

The Pocketgamer.biz team take their pick of this weeks big news including developer hardships, IP disputes and China's ongoing war against games

China’s game restrictions aren't working News Aug 11th, 2023

China’s game restrictions aren't working

A new study by Nature Human Behaviour has found that players are willing and able to circumvent restrictions

China to implement new restrictions on children's smartphone use News Aug 2nd, 2023

China to implement new restrictions on children's smartphone use

Just when it looked like China legislation was opening up, new moves to restrict the market are afoot

UK game makers agree to impose new restrictions on loot boxes News Jul 18th, 2023

UK game makers agree to impose new restrictions on loot boxes

The controversial game mechanic has been the topic of increasing scrutiny in recent years

Europe will require all phones to have user replaceable batteries by 2027 News Jul 17th, 2023

Europe will require all phones to have user replaceable batteries by 2027

The regulation aims to extend the lifespan of gadgets and improve sustainability

Should you care what the UK government thinks? UKIE's Daniel Wood things you should News Jul 13th, 2023

Should you care what the UK government thinks? UKIE's Daniel Wood things you should

More attention equals better support, but far more scrutiny says the UKIE co-CEO

South Korea could enforce an approval system for Chinese games News Jun 30th, 2023

South Korea could enforce an approval system for Chinese games

The Game Industry Promotion Law may soon be amended based on overseas practices

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