14: Tencent's OTHER killer app
Jul 28, 2017•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 14
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Episode description
This week Matt and John talk about Honor of Kings aka Strike of Kings aka Arena of Glory, Tencent's uber popular mobile multiplayer game, including:
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Background on mobile gaming and MOBA's
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Why it's become a cultural phenomenon
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Why Tencent is butting heads with the Communist Party newspaper
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Which Chinese celebrities are investing in e-sports
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Music: "Theme from Penguins on Parade" by Lee Rosevere, Music for Podcasts 3
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