Market Analysis April 10 Niko Partners expects total number of game licenses in China to top 1,000 for first time since 2020 China is gradually softening its stance on the video game approval process. According to the latest forecast from Niko Partners, the local regulator will issue twice as many licenses this year as in 2022.
Market Analysis October 31, 2022 Report: Chinese games market revenue to fall to $45 billion in 2022, first decline in 20 years The Chinese video game market is expected to decline in 2022, according to the latest data by Niko Partners. There are many reasons for the downfall, including lower mobile spending and restrictive regulations.
Market Analysis May 31, 2022 Niko Partners: grey market account for 80% of console revenues in China In 2021, the Chinese console market surpassed the $2 billion mark for the first time, according to Niko Partners. However, most of its revenues are coming from grey market sales.
Market Analysis May 18, 2022 Niko Partners: China’s mobile and PC game market to reach over $55 billion in 2026 China’s video game market will surpass $55 billion by 2026, according to the latest Niko Partners report. Analysts expect mobile to still account for the vast majority of total revenue, with the number of domestic players reaching 730 million people.
Industry News July 8, 2021 Chinese regulators limit potential of domestic console market, but indie devs to fill content gap The console market is still relatively small in China due to its strict regulatory environment. However, domestic indie developers are now trying to fill this content gap by producing more games that appeal to the audience.
Market Analysis May 19, 2021 How Tencent dominates M&A market, closing one deal every 2.5 days on average in 2021 According to Niko Partners, in 2021, Tencent has already closed over 50 deals by May. It makes the Chinese company the absolute leader in the gaming investment market. But what makes it act so actively?
Industry News December 17, 2020 Cyberpunk 2077 selling well in China despite unlicensed distribution Cyberpunk 2077 is a hit in China despite the fact that it’s not officially out in the country.
Industry News December 16, 2020 China implements new age rating system for video games A new age rating system for video games has been officially implemented in Mainland China today. The authority behind the initiative is called the China Audio-Video and Digital Publishing Association Technical Committee for Group Standardization.
Industry News September 11, 2020 China’s gamers population is 720 million strong According to a new study by market researcher Niko Partners, there are 720 million gamers in China. 75 percent of those live outside the biggest cities. On a related note, smaller cities generate around 70% of game revenue.
Industry News July 31, 2020 China to launch new real name identity system in games in September Feng Shixin, the Deputy Director of the Publications Bureau of the Central Propaganda Department, spoke at ChinaJoy (July 31-August 3, 2020) about the video games industry in China.
Industry News May 12, 2020 Video games to generate $46 billion in 2024 in China Niko Partners project that video games in China will bring in over $46.7 billion in 2024.
Industry News October 14, 2019 Niko Partners: Uncharted 4 sold 16 million copies, The Last of Us – 20 million Naughty Dog celebrates 10th anniversary of Uncharted 2: Among Thieves. Daniel Ahmad, an analyst at Niko Partners, used this opportunity to discuss the sales of Uncharted 2: Among Thieves and Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End.
