China approves third batch of video games; still no Tencent

Reuters

Published Jan 22, 2019 02:34

SHANGHAI (Reuters) - Chinese authorities on Tuesday approved the release of a third batch of video games after a freeze for most of last year, with industry leader Tencent Holdings Ltd (HK:0700) again absent from the list of approved titles.

The list from broadcasting watchdog - the State Administration of Press, Publication, Radio, Film and Television - featured 93 new video games.

Tencent's domestic rival NetEase Inc (O:NTES) was also absent from the list.