Ding Yingfeng of NetEase Group Retires; "King's Chess" Launches Large-scale Test; The Anniversary Fashion of "Yanyun Sixteen Sounds" Sparks Controversy | KrKr Games Weekly
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Tencent's New Auto Chess Game "Kingdom Chess" Based on the "Honor of Kings" IP Launches Large - Scale Testing
On December 25th, "Kingdom Chess" launched its first - round large - scale testing. "Kingdom Chess" is a strategic battle game developed by Tencent based on the "Honor of Kings" IP. In the game, players need to build hero line - ups, upgrade hero levels, and arrange reasonable positions to win. This test is a non - charging and data - deleting test. The payment function is not available, and content live - streaming and dissemination are allowed.
Kingdom Chess
Chinese Anti - Japanese Espionage FPS "The Resistors" Releases Gameplay Demo
On December 26th, the anti - Japanese espionage first - person shooter game "The Resistors" developed by the domestic team Haotang Technology released a gameplay demo video. "The Resistors" is a first - person shooter game set in 1940s China, which combines espionage puzzle - solving and action shooting elements. The chapters will span different battlefields in China, and players will participate in the resistance against invaders in different identities. Currently, the game has launched its Steam page.
The Resistors
Old Game News
Awards for Indie Game "Light and Shadow: Expedition 33" Revoked for Violating Rules by Using AI
The organizing committee of the Indie Game Awards officially announced the revocation of the "Game of the Year" and "Best Debut" awards that the game "Light and Shadow: Expedition 33" had won. The reason for the revocation is that the developer had promised in writing that they did not use generative AI when submitting the game for evaluation, but it was later confirmed that the game used this technology during development. Currently, the "Game of the Year" award has been given to "Blue Prince", and the "Best Debut" award has been given to "Sorry We're Closed".
The Anniversary Fashion "Flying Whites into Poems" of "Yanyun Sixteen Sounds" Causes Controversy
The open - world game "Yanyun Sixteen Sounds" has recently sparked controversy in the player community due to the design of the anniversary fashion "Flying Whites into Poems". Some players think that elements such as back - revealing straps, hip bows, miniskirts, and sheer veils in the female - style fashion are too revealing visually. On December 25th, the official stated in an update announcement that the design was actually due to abnormal dyeing and adjusted the fashion. On December 27th, the official announced that there were some abnormal display effects of the appearance and body shape of male and female characters, and they have now urgently investigated and located the cause.
Official Announcement of "Yanyun Sixteen Sounds"
Vince Zampella, Co - founder of the "Call of Duty" Series, Dies in a Car Accident
Vince Zampella, the co - founder of the well - known game developer Infinity Ward and one of the core founders of the "Call of Duty" series, unfortunately died in a car accident on December 21, 2025. Vince Zampella founded Infinity Ward with his team, launched the "Call of Duty" series, and led the development of "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare".
Vince Zampella
Industry News
Guangzhou Introduces Special Support Policies for the Game and E - sports Industry
On December 22nd, the General Office of the Guangzhou Municipal Government officially issued the "Eighteen Measures to Support the Development of the Game and E - sports Industry in Guangzhou". The content covers aspects such as game R & D, operation, going global, e - sports, and talent. The "Measures" state that for key game topics with the connotation of excellent traditional Chinese culture, a pre - subsidy of up to 2 million yuan will be given; for games with strong overseas influence, a subsidy of up to 300,000 yuan will be given; for excellent game products after launch, a subsidy of up to 5 million yuan will be given according to revenue sharing; for the main organizers of high - level international and domestic e - sports events held in Guangzhou, a subsidy of up to 5 million yuan will be given.
The General Office of the Guangzhou Municipal Government Issues the "Eighteen Measures to Support the Development of the Game and E - sports Industry in Guangzhou"
Ding Yingfeng, Executive Vice - President of NetEase Group, Retires
On December 27th, NetEase issued an announcement stating that Ding Yingfeng (Ding Ding), the company's executive vice - president and the head of the Interactive Entertainment Business Group, will officially retire on December 31, 2025. After retirement, he will continue to serve as a company advisor.
Ding Yingfeng, Executive Vice - President of NetEase Group
Game Licenses Issued in December
On December 25th, the National Press and Publication Administration released the approval information for domestic and imported online games in December 2025. A total of 147 games passed the review. In this batch, 144 domestic game licenses and 3 imported game licenses were issued. The products that passed the review in this batch include Tencent's "QQ Classic Farm", 37 Interactive Entertainment's "Desert Sandboat", and Leyuan's "Silver City".
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