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LPL Breaks Vietnam Viewership Record, Nike Unveils LPL Co-Branded Bomber Jacket, Team Kits, and More 

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Time Stamp: September 3, 2020 12:00 PM - Modified On: September 3, 2020 - Published By:
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Last week, the biggest developments in China’s esports industry revolved around League of Legends esports. The League of Legends nine-year festival concluded in Shanghai, with Chinese teams TOP Esports (TES), Jing Dong Gaming (JDG), Suning Esports (SN), and LGD Gaming (LGD) confirmed to attend the League of Legends World Championship 2020 (Worlds 2020) to represent the League of Legends Pro League (LPL). The U.S. event service company Freeman collaborated with LPL operator TJ Sports to set the grand stage for the event. It should be noted that TES, JDG, and

PUBG MOBILE Among 118 Mobile Apps Blocked By The Indian Government

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Time Stamp: September 2, 2020 8:35 AM - Modified On: September 2, 2020 - Published By:
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The Indian Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology of the government of India has announced that it has blocked 118 mobile apps including PUBG MOBILE. The announcement was widely circulated by ANI on Twitter. The announcement claims that the apps are being blocked in view of information available that they are being used to engage in activities that are prejudicial to the sovereignty and integrity of India, defense of India, and security of state and public order. It goes on to say that the ministry has received complaints from various

Trump’s Executive Order Against WeChat And TikTok Could Impact Big Game Publishers (Updated)

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Time Stamp: August 6, 2020 10:44 PM - Modified On: October 29, 2021 - Published By:
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Update: LA Times reporter Sam Dean says that he has gotten confirmation from the White House that this executive order will, in fact, not impact video game developers. You can see his tweet below.Video game companies owned by Tencent will NOT be affected by this executive order!White House official confirmed to the LA Times that the EO only blocks transactions related to WeChatSo Riot Games (League of Legends), Epic Games (Fortnite), et al are safe(pending updates) — Sam Dean ? (@SamAugustDean) August 7, 2020This is "pending updates," though--we'll be sure

President Trump Signs Executive Orders Against ByteDance, Tencent

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Time Stamp: August 6, 2020 10:28 PM - Modified On: August 6, 2020 - Published By:
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Update: The White House has told the LA Times that the executive order only applies to WeChat transactions. Original Story: U.S. President Donald Trump issued two executive orders Thursday prohibiting transactions with TikTok owner ByteDance and WeChat owner Tencent Holdings. The language of the order as it relates to Tencent, is as follows: “The following actions shall be prohibited beginning 45 days after the date of this order, to the extent permitted under applicable law: any transaction that is related to WeChat by any person, or with respect to any