Tencent’s gaming galore: A World of virtual adventures

Tencent is a Chinese multinational conglomerate known for its involvement in various industries, including technology, entertainment, and gaming. Tencent has a significant presence in the gaming industry, both domestically in China and internationally.

These descriptions provide an overview of some of the notable games introduced by Tencent. The company’s extensive influence in the gaming industry has resulted in a diverse portfolio of games that cater to a wide range of players, from hardcore esports enthusiasts to casual mobile gamers.

• Honour of Kings (Arena of Valor outside China)-2015

Honour of Kings is a highly popular multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) game developed by Tencent Games. Players choose from a variety of heroes, each with unique abilities, and engage in fast-paced, team-based battles. The game’s success in China and other regions has led to its adaptation for different platforms and a competitive esports scene.

• PUBG Mobile (PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds Mobile)-2017

Tencent developed and published the mobile version of the immensely popular battle royale game PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (PUBG). PUBG Mobile brought the intense battle royale experience to mobile devices, allowing players to parachute onto an island, scavenge for weapons, and fight to be the last person or team standing.

• Call of Duty: Mobile (2019)

Tencent also collaborated with Activision to bring the iconic Call of Duty franchise to mobile devices. Call of Duty: Mobile offers a variety of game modes, including multiplayer battles and the battle royale mode. It features maps, weapons, and characters from different Call of Duty games.

• CrossFire (CrossFire HD) (2007)

CrossFire is a tactical first-person shooter that has gained immense popularity in China and other parts of Asia. Developed by Smilegate Entertainment and published by Tencent, the game offers various modes, including team-based battles and a unique “Ghost Mode.”

• League of Legends: Wild Rift (2020)

Tencent has been involved in the development and publishing of League of Legends: Wild Rift, a mobile and console adaptation of the popular PC MOBA, League of Legends. Wild Rift offers a streamlined version of the classic League of Legends gameplay, optimised for shorter matches on different platforms.

• Clash Royale (2016)

Tencent has a stake in the Finnish game developer Supercell, known for Clash of Clans. One of Supercell’s games, Clash Royale, is a real-time strategy game that combines elements of card collection, tower defence, and multiplayer battles.

• QQ Speed (2010)

QQ Speed, also known as Gkart, is a casual racing game developed by Tencent. It features kart racing with colourful graphics, fun power-ups, and various tracks.

• Chess Rush

Chess Rush is Tencent’s auto-battler game where players strategically deploy heroes on a chess-like board. It’s a mix of strategy and tactics, with players competing against each other to create the most powerful team and defeat opponents.