Gaming

Honor of Kings is pitting players against an AI program named after the Monkey King in the name of science.

In gaming, Tencent launched “Arena of Valor” to Middle East players while Play3arabi and China’s Wafa Games partnered to arabize “Swords of Glory”.

AET Fund is currently in talks with up to 15 Indian startups for investments.

TechStorm is gearing up to be the largest media network in Asia that focuses on video games and the e-sports scene.

The game livestreaming industry in China could reshuffle as Tencent assumes a controlling stake in both of the industry’s leaders, Huya and Douyu.

Huya and Douyu, both backed by Tencent, have already surpassed Twitch in number of monthly active users.

Once just a hobby, video games are now a lifestyle for professional gamers and casters. Even government entities and other major stakeholders are now involved in ‘s e-sports scene.

Companies cut marketing and halt expansion to stay afloat.