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Tencent is a Chinese multinational technology and entertainment company headquartered in Shenzhen, founded in 1998. One of the world’s largest gaming companies and tech firms, Tencent is known for major titles and investments including Honor of Kings, PUBG Mobile, League of Legends (via Riot Games), and collaborations across global studios, alongside its dominant presence in social media, cloud services, and digital entertainment through platforms like WeChat.

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North America passes China in game spending

China is known in the gaming industry as the unstoppable behemoth when it comes to total revenue generated for developers and publishers but North America will narrowly take the leading spot in 2019 according to NewZoo's projections.

JUNE 19

Riot Games & DFEH apparently not cooperating

League of Legends developer Riot Games found themselves in a pickle when gender-based controversy sparked the emotions. It led to a series of events that culminated in DFEH investigation that Riot are apparently not co-operating with.

JUNE 19

LoL fan spent years lobbying for Morde rework

Riot Games have recently reworked Mordekaiser in League of Legends, making just about everyone happy to have his bugs gone. They made some fans happier though since one has been lobbying for two years to get the iron goliath's rework.

JUNE 13

League of Legends update 9.12 kicks Ryze in the blue nuts

Riot Games are rolling out League of Legends update 9.12 that brings changes to Sylas, a complete rework to Mordekaiser and a big kick in the jewels to Ryze. We can't say we are not glad he is getting wrecked by the nerf hammer though.

JUNE 11

PUBG Mobile is highest-grossing mobile game

PUBG Mobile, Tencent's mobile edition of Bluehole's original game, has been doing great on its own, but its launch in China was stalled and even required a new name - Game for Peace. Combining their profits, however, shows the real picture.

JUNE 11

Qiyana is the new League of Legends assassin

Riot Games have posted a teaser trailer for Qiyana, quickly followed by ability reveal trailer that also showcased some of her personality that may just give Draven a run for his money. She is an assassin that interacts with the map.

JUNE 7

League of Legends balance getting altered

Riot Games are going to balance League of Legends with a different mindset in the future. Lower ranked players will get more say in League balance as less attention will be given to the top 10 per cent on the ladder and pro players.

JUNE 3

Volibear and Fiddle to get reworked

Riot Games have published the results of the League of Legends rework poll. It was initially intended to bring out only one candidate for but Riot decided to honour the close finish and provide reworks for both Fiddlesticks and Volibear.

MAY 31

Tencent to cut Arena of Valor west marketing

Tencent and Riot Games recently made headlines after it was reported they are working on the mobile version of League of Legends. Now it seems the game's previous mobile clone, Arena of Valor will lose support due to resource reallocation.

MAY 29

LoL Morderkaiser rework details revealed

Riot Games have revealed how the reworked Mordekaiser will look, what his abilities will do and how League of Legends' metal revenant will start kidnapping people. He also mostly lost references to metal songs in his ability names.

MAY 28

Mobile League of Legends is in development

Riot Games and Tencent have had several bouts in the past regarding the potential mobile port of League of Legends. The developers were initially hesitant to do the port but now it seems like Tencent are getting what they asked for.

MAY 22

Rift Rivals 2019 dates and teams revealed

League of Legends has just concluded MSI 2019 but the EU vs NA finals was not enough of the rivalry apparently. Rift Rivals event will pit the regions against each other on 27 June 2019 and will be held at the LCS Studio in Los Angeles.

MAY 22

Activision detail COD Mobile's battle royale

Call of Duty Mobile's battle royale will be similar to Blackout with a couple of new additions. These include new revive system, the option to choose between first person and third person view along with some locations from earlier games.

Semir OmerovicMAY 22

G2 Esports takes the MSI 2019 crown

G2 Esports have conquered Team Liquid in the finals of League of Legends Mid-Season Invitational 2019, marking the first time the tournament was won by a European team rather than an Asian one. Looks like congratulations are in order.

MAY 20

MSI 2019 finals is G2 Esports vs Team Liquid

League of Legends Mid-Season Invitational (MSI) 2019 didn't show too many surprises in the group stage but the play-off stage turned everything on its head. Team Liquid stomped the world champions and G2 beat the Korean champions.

MAY 18

Vayne started struggling after Guinsoo nerfs

Riot Games have shaken up League of Legends meta again with patch 9.10, nerfing one of the most controversial items - Guinsoo's Rageblade. The main users of the item started suffering, starting Vayne and Master Yi's losing streak.

MAY 16

Yuumi's extremely low win rate in LoL

Yuumi apparently debuted on Summoner's Rift in a fairly underpowered state since her win rate was about 30 per cent recently. Riot Games were quick to react and implemented a hotfix that buffed several stats and all of her abilities.

MAY 16

LoL finishers removed after epilepsy issues

Riot Games recently added new finishers in League of Legends which would activate strobing lights that turned out to be dangerous to people with photosensitive epilepsy. Riot initially didn't plan on removing it but changed their mind.

MAY 15

League of Legends MSI 2019 groups & semis

League of Legends' second biggest tournament of the season has concluded its group stage and semi-finals matchups are now known. The reigning world champion Invictus Gaming will take on Team Liquid while SKT T1 will clash with G2 Esports.

MAY 15

PUBG Mobile to remind players to take breaks

PUBG Mobile has launched a new feature aimed at players below 18 years of age, which will have them agree to a 'gaming advisory' and remind them to take breaks. The dev says it's an attempt to promote 'healthy gaming' among their players.

MAY 15

LoL lets players vote for a 2020 champ rework

Riot Games have posted a poll on the official League of Legends website, offering players a choice between five champions they can vote on. The winner will be reworked from ground up in 2020 but may not be the first rework of the year.

MAY 10

Tencent give up on PUBG monetisation in China

Tencent Holding Ltd officially shut down their test version of PlayerUnknown Battlegrounds in China and replaced it with a similar, patriotic shooter, which, unlike PUBG has regulatory approval to generate revenue from microtransactions.

Semir OmerovicMAY 8

Riot Games walkout saw around 150 people

Riot Games have another PR disaster on their hands it seems as around 150 employees walked out on 7 May 2019 as a protest against forced arbitration. According to the organisers of the protest, either changes or another walkout will happen.

MAY 7

League of Legends Yuumi abilities revealed

Riot Games have revealed Yuumi's abilities, not long after the upcoming League of Legends' support champion was leaked. This tiny ball of fur will act like a proper cat - it will attach to other beings and play with them, providing buffs.

APRIL 27

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Tencent - Page 79

Tencent NEWS - Page 79

North America passes China in game spending

Riot Games & DFEH apparently not cooperating

LoL fan spent years lobbying for Morde rework

League of Legends update 9.12 kicks Ryze in the blue nuts

PUBG Mobile is highest-grossing mobile game

Qiyana is the new League of Legends assassin

League of Legends balance getting altered

Volibear and Fiddle to get reworked

Tencent to cut Arena of Valor west marketing

LoL Morderkaiser rework details revealed

Mobile League of Legends is in development

Rift Rivals 2019 dates and teams revealed

Activision detail COD Mobile's battle royale

G2 Esports takes the MSI 2019 crown

MSI 2019 finals is G2 Esports vs Team Liquid

Vayne started struggling after Guinsoo nerfs

Yuumi's extremely low win rate in LoL

LoL finishers removed after epilepsy issues

League of Legends MSI 2019 groups & semis

PUBG Mobile to remind players to take breaks

LoL lets players vote for a 2020 champ rework

Tencent give up on PUBG monetisation in China

Riot Games walkout saw around 150 people

League of Legends Yuumi abilities revealed

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