Mobile Gaming

Tencent’s Q2 earnings report reveals a surge in gaming revenue, driven by the continued success of Honor of Kings. Domestic game revenue rose 17% year-over-year to RMB 40.4 billion, with Honor of Kings being a key contributor. AppMagic data shows it as the sole mobile game exceeding $1 billion in H1 revenue. Honor of Kings, celebrating its 10th anniversary, has topped global mobile game revenue for three years and shows impressive growth. Overall game revenue increased by 22%, and international game revenue also surged by 35%, marking the fourth consecutive quarter of record highs.

The upcoming MediaTek Dimensity 9500 is rumored to offer a 40% improvement in GPU efficiency over its predecessor, alongside significant ray tracing performance gains. This could allow flagship smartphones to achieve frame rates exceeding 100fps in ray tracing, rivaling high-end PCs. This enhancement caters to the growing demand for better mobile gaming experiences with demanding titles. The Dimensity 9500 aims to elevate mobile game visuals, potentially setting a new industry benchmark for performance and efficiency.