[ad_1] Beeler added that the government’s general national security concerns about China were “considerable,” but that evidence of specific issues with WeChat was “modest.” Like with TikTok, politicians have been worried that China might push Tencent-owned WeChat to spy on Americans. The move stymies the Trump administration’s attempt to crack down on China-owned internet services, […]
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‘PUBG Mobile’ will escape India ban by cutting out Tencent
[ad_1] “Moving forward, PUBG Corporation will take on all publishing responsibilities within the country,” it said. “As the company explores ways to provide its own PUBG experience for India in the near future, it is committed to doing so by sustaining a localized and healthy gameplay environment for its fans.” Since June, India has banned […]
WeChat user alliance sues Trump administration over threatened ban
[ad_1] Attorneys also argued that many messaging app users were well aware of the potential for surveillance, including from the US. It was up to them to decide whether or not to use an app, not the government. The plaintiffs in the case hope to get a preliminary injunction that would block the order while […]
Trump executive order seeks to ban Tiktok, WeChat in 45 days
[ad_1] A week ago Donald Trump said that he could and would ban the video sharing app Tiktok, and on Thursday night he issued an executive order to block transactions with its parent company, Bytedance. It’s set to take effect in 45 days, which is just beyond the September 15th deadline Microsoft publicly announced for […]
‘PUBG Mobile’ gets its first exclusive map
[ad_1] For the first time in two-year history, PUBG Mobile is getting an exclusive map. Android and iOS users can check out the battle royale’s new Livik battleground starting today. With a playspace limited to about four square kilometers, Tencent says most matches on the Nordic-themed level should take about 15 minutes, making it perfect for short […]
Tencent’s new blockbuster US game studio is led by a ‘GTA’ veteran
[ad_1] Tencent is determined to have more of an impact on gaming outside of China, and not just by pouring money into existing studios. Reuters reports that Tencent Holdings has created a new California studio, LightSpeed LA, that will develop and publish “AAA” (read: blockbuster) titles. The team will be led by former Rockstar Games […]
India has banned TikTok, WeChat and many other Chinese apps
[ad_1] As is the case in many other nations, TikTok is a huge deal in India. The short-form video app has more than 200 million users in the country, and parent company ByteDance had expected to cross the 300 million mark there by the end of this year. All of the apps are still available […]
Sony Pictures signs on for ‘Crossfire’ movie based on the popular FPS
[ad_1] While the Crossfire name won’t register as one of the most popular shooters for some US gamers — no, it’s not related to the board game with the tiny metal balls — the free-to-play tactical first person shooter is extremely popular in China and South Korea. In operation for over ten years, it claims […]
‘Bayonetta’ developer is the latest to throw itself at Tencent’s feet
[ad_1] The cash influx won’t just improve Platinum’s financial position. Sato said this would help his firm move beyond development to possible self-publishing. He also hoped this would give the team a “wider global perspective” than it had in the past. This isn’t Tencent’s biggest investment. It has full control of League of Legends creator […]
‘PUBG Mobile’ Payload Mode adds helicopters and airstrikes
[ad_1] There are perks on the ground as well. PUBG Mobile is borrowing a cue from Apex Legends by adding an option to “recall” lost teammates if you can bring their ID cards to communication towers. Vehicle repair packs can keep your UAZ going if you’d rather not abandon it mid-drive. And if you’ve liked […]