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A new analysis claims that Microsoft's Xbox has become the top games publisher in the world

An analytics firm has handed Microsoft the games publishing crown. With almost half a billion in spending, Microsoft's multiplatform strategy is paying off for Xbox, at least according to this analysis.

Windows Central

Who is behind DeepSeek and how did it achieve its AI ‘Sputnik moment’?

Liang Wenfeng, who founded the firm just two years ago, says his aim is ‘not to lose money, nor to make huge profits’

The Guardian - UK

Analysts are calling the recent release of Chinese AI models including DeepSeek ‘coordinated psyops’

At least three other companies including those backed by Alibaba and Tencent released updates to their applications in recent weeks.

Fortune

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Ubisoft closes another studio, announces layoffs at 3 more as part of 'ongoing efforts to prioritize projects and reduce costs'

The closure of Ubisoft Leamington and layoffs at the Düsseldorf, Stockholm, and Reflections studios will see 185 people put out of work.

PC Gamer

With Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, Chinese studio Leenzee aims to soar to the heights of its field

Interview | Set in the Ming Dynasty, Wuchang: Fallen Feathers brings a unique feathery twist to soulslike action RPGs

GamesRadar

Tencent's open-source AI 3D generator could reshape game development

Hunyuan3D 2.0 can even animate 3D assets.

Creative Bloq

Viral video of Keanu Reeves in Severance shows the power of Tencent's new AI video generator

HunyuanVideo is scarily good at face swapping actors.

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In China, social media apps are changing how people buy and read books – selling more than physical bookshops do

While the Australian book market was down 3% last year, genre fiction – popular on BookTok – was among the rare categories that grew.

The Conversation

Potential Ubisoft Sale to Tencent Could Lead to 'New Venture' as Part of Major Change

A potential sale of Ubisoft to Tencent could lead the video game company to a new venture as part of the major change.

Player One

Ubisoft's assets may be broken up as founders seek deal with major Chinese publisher

Ubisoft's founding family is seeking a deal with Tencent that could see the company's assets split across a new venture.

Windows Central

What is Rednote/Xiaohongshu? TikTok 'refugees' flock to alternative app as ban looms

The app valued at $17bn has been labelled the ‘Instagram of China’ — but is it safe to use?

Evening Standard

There's one handheld gaming PC that went under the radar at CES 2025 - and it's got a secret weapon to beat the competition

The handheld gaming PC race continues, as Tencent had its 3D handheld gaming PC showcased at CES 2025.

TechRadar

'Assassin's Creed Shadows' Seemingly Leaks Expansion With New Map, Weapon Type, Skills, and More

A new leak for Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed Shadows suggests that an upcoming DLC will add a new map and more than 10 hours of content.

Player One

US adds Tencent to its Chinese Military entity list, but what does that mean?

Tencent is on the US's watch list but WeChat isn't going anywhere. Yet.

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Tencent says it's not a Chinese military company and is willing to sue the US Department of Defense if it isn't removed from a blacklist

The conglomerate was one of several Chinese companies given the designation at the start of the year.

Player One

'Assassin's Creed Shadows' Delayed to March 2025 as Ubisoft Suffers More Internal Woes

Ubisoft has delayed Assassin's Creed Shadows once again to March 2025 amid internal woes.

GamesRadar

Ubisoft "won't comment" on reports of Tencent buyout, only says it's "exploring different options" and "will inform the market if and when a transaction materializes"

Ubisoft repeatedly evaded questions about Tencent's rumored involvement

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US Adds Chinese Companies To Military Ties List

U.S. expands list of Chinese companies with alleged military ties, sparking backlash and calls for reversal.

Fortune

Tencent loses billions in market value after the U.S. alleges the video game giant has links to China’s military

The Department of Defense accused Tencent and EV battery giant CATL of having ties to China’s military. Tencent calls the decision “clearly a mistake.”

The Independent UK

Chinese tech giants Tencent, CATL and others protest US listings as army-linked companies

The U.S. Defense Department has added major Chinese technology companies including gaming and technology company Tencent, artificial intelligence firm SenseTime and the world’s biggest battery maker CATL to its list of companies it says have ties to China’s military

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