Called a “drug” in China, this addictive mobile game is now coming to the US and the EU
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About 55 million people are playing Honor of Kings daily in China, making it the most popular game in the country, and it is now coming to the US and the EU.
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It’s a mobile role-playing game with historical Chinese characters.
Launched in 2015, it recently became the world’s highest-grossing mobile game, making $875 million in revenue in the first quarter.
In typical fashion, its popularity had Chinese parents, teachers, and officials worried about its addictive power over teenagers.
The CCP’s official newspaper called the game a “poison” and a “drug.”
In early July, Tencent limited the amount of time that kids younger 18 can play per day, varying between one to two hours depending on the age.
Under pressure and fearing regulations in China, Tencent is reportedly bringing the game to the US and the EU by the end of the year.
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