Microsoft brings Blizzard Entertainment games back to China

Blizzard Entertainment, Microsoft Gaming, and NetEase have announced a renewed publishing deal that will see beloved video game titles return to the Chinese market, starting this summer. The agreement marks the continuation of discussions over the past year and signifies a commitment to once again support players in mainland China. The renewed publishing agreement includes popular games that Chinese players had access to under the previous agreement, such as World of Warcraft, Hearthstone, and other titles in the Warcraft, Overwatch, Diablo, and StarCraft universes. Johanna Faries, President of Blizzard Entertainment, expressed enthusiasm for reestablishing the partnership with NetEase, stating, “We… [Continue Reading]