WeGame
{{Short description|Video gaming platform of Tencent}}
{{Infobox software
| name = WeGame
| logo = WeGame logo.svg
| logo size = 180px
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| developer = Tencent
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| platform = {{Unbulleted list|Windows}}
| language = Chinese
| language count = 1
| genre = {{Unbulleted list|Content delivery|Digital rights management|Social network service}}
| license = Proprietary software
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WeGame is the primary gaming platform developed by the Chinese technology company Tencent. It serves as Tencent’s flagship game portal, offering a wide range of games, digital distribution services, and community features for players.
History
In April 2017, Tencent unveiled WeGame which will host games, content, and services from all over the world and will provide gaming info, purchases, downloads, live streaming and community services, creating an open ecosystem for gaming.{{Cite web|last=Hall|first=Charlie|date=2017-04-17|title=Steam has a massive new competitor|url=https://www.polygon.com/2017/4/17/15326258/steam-competitor-tencent-games-platform-wegame-download|access-date=2021-01-09|website=Polygon|language=en}}
WeGame is an upgraded version of TGP (Tencent Games Platform) that has more than 200 million active users (compared to Steam's 125 million) and over 4.5 billion downloads, and is widely considered as a direct competitor to Steam.{{Cite web|last=Chalk|first=Andy|date=2017-04-19|title=Chinese gaming giant Tencent is rebranding its digital store as 'WeGame'|url=https://www.pcgamer.com/chinese-gaming-giant-tencent-is-rebranding-its-digital-store-as-wegame/|access-date=2021-01-09|website=PC Gamer|language=en-US}}
The gaming platform will support both Chinese and global users through separate storefront and is due to go online on 1 September 2017. Tencent has stated that the platform will focus on PC and standalone games and will no longer host web or mobile games, and will provide support to small and indie companies.{{Cite web|date=2017-05-18|title=How Tencent's WeGame is changing to compete with Steam in China|url=https://venturebeat.com/2017/05/18/how-tencents-wegame-is-changing-to-compete-with-steam-in-china/|access-date=2021-01-09|website=VentureBeat|language=en-US}}
Tencent launches Steam Link-like mobile streaming app for Android and iOS that lets users stream their desktop games from the PC storefront WeGame to a mobile device over wi-fi.{{Cite web|last=Boxer|first=Steve|title=Tencent launches PC game-streaming mobile app {{!}} Green Man Gaming Newsroom|url=https://www.greenmangaming.com/newsroom/2019/07/17/tencent-launches-pc-game-streaming-mobile-app/|access-date=2021-01-09|language=en-GB}}{{Cite web|last1=Chapple|first1=Craig|title=Tencent launches Steam Link-like mobile streaming app for WeGame|url=https://www.pocketgamer.biz/asia/news/71192/tencent-launches-steam-link-like-mobile-streaming-app-for-wegame/|access-date=2021-01-09|website=pocketgamer.biz}}
In February 2020, WeGame had an estimated 70 million monthly active users.{{Cite news|url=https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3050503/tencent-offers-two-hour-free-trial-55-pc-games-amid-coronavirus-outbreak|title=Tencent offers two-hour free trial for 55 PC games amid coronavirus outbreak|date=February 13, 2020|work=South China Morning Post|access-date=April 27, 2020}}
WeGame X
In April 2019, Tencent launched the game distribution platform WeGame X for selling games internationally, without much fanfare.{{Cite news|last=Nesterenko|first=Oleg|url=https://gameworldobserver.com/2019/04/08/tencent-launches-wegame-x-globally/|title=WeGame X is Out Globally: Tencent Launches the International Version of its Chinese Storefront|date=April 8, 2019|work=Game World Observer|access-date=April 27, 2020}} At the time of launch, it had only 17 games available in the store.{{Cite web|title=Tech in Asia - Connecting Asia's startup ecosystem|url=https://www.techinasia.com/tencent-quietly-launches-wegame-store-china|access-date=2021-01-09|website=www.techinasia.com|language=en-US}}
Tencent Cloud Gaming Solution
Tencent Cloud Gaming Solution is a cloud-based game streaming service similar to Stadia or Xbox xCloud, which allows users to play games without any downloads required. Currently, the service is accessible only through the WeGame application. Tencent has restricted the launch to the Chinese market although it does have plans for international expansion. The cloud gaming service can also be accessed through the WeGame mobile app.{{Cite web|title=Tencent launches its cloud services on WeGame in China|url=https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2019-08-02-tencent-launches-its-cloud-services-on-wegame-in-china|access-date=2021-01-09|website=GamesIndustry.biz|date=2 August 2019 |language=en}}
References
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External links
- http://www.wegame.com
- https://www.wegamex.com.hk
{{Software digital distribution platforms}}
{{Tencent}}
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