Apple Opens Its First Chinese Data Center
The move is to comply with new cybersecurity laws in the country.
READ MORE >China Hates Blind Loot Boxes, Rules They Should Be Itemized
A new law requires online publishers to list all possibilities, possible quantity and probablility of drops in a box.
READ MORE >"I wonder if Blizzard is going to keep its drop rates the same in China, or change them slightly ..."
see all 15 commentsThe Game Awards 2016 will livestream on Twitter, Facebook, VR, and much more
You really have no reason not to watch The Game Awards considering how many platforms the show will be streamed on.
READ MORE >Call of Duty Online invades China's free-to-play market
Activision has just released a free-to-play version of Call of Duty in China.
READ MORE >PlayStation 4 Chinese launch delayed for 'various reasons'
The PlayStation 4 was going to launch this month in China, but it looks like Sony has delayed its release due to "various reasons."
READ MORE >Physical Hearthstone card game spotted in China
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An unofficial physical version of Hearthstone has been spotted in China, and it actually looks playable.
READ MORE >"Definitely. Manually adjudicating the outcome of each card play would be a real pain. The ..."
see all 8 commentsReport: Chinese prisoners 'forced' to farm gold
Inmates at a China prison were "forced" to farm gold in MMOs, a British newspaper has reported. The dark side of gold farming is hardly a secret, but it's surprising to hear it practised in such a way.
READ MORE >"In Venezuela prisoners would happily trade places with them, being the choices: playing video ..."
see all 57 commentsChina Taxes Profits from Virtual Currencies
Back in June, Shacknews reported on the effects of popular virtual currencies on the Chinese economy. The Chinese government has responded by...
READ MORE >"These types of earnings are taxed in the U.S. also. I don't really understand the point of ..."
see all 16 commentsChina: 4 Million Youths Addicted to 'Unhealthy' Internet Games
Over 4 million of China's youth are addicted to what the state deems "unhealthy" online games, claims a Chinese lawmaker. The 4 million...
READ MORE >"You forgot toys made of GHB and shower caps made of used condoms..."
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"So that we can better steal your data and designs. thank you -China"
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