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How China came to dominate mobile games – and how Western companies can compete | Opinion

Chinese companies dominate the mobile gaming market, generating $20.5 billion overseas in 2025 alone. This trend poses challenges for Western developers, particularly in strategy and casual genres, as they struggle to compete with China's advanced monetization strategies and large talent pools.

First reported 5 months, 3 weeks ago • mobile_games china western_companies
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