The Trump White House is reportedly debating whether Tencent will be allowed to keep its ownership stakes across the games industry. According to the Financial Times report, senior officials have
Continue readingDune: Awakening is an open world survival MMO set on Arrakis, a brutal desert planet where staying alive is the first real objective. It leans on familiar survival staples like gathering, crafting, base building, and hostile environments, but places them in a persistent online world designed for large-scale player interaction and long-term progression.
 | Publisher: Funcom Playerbase: High Type: Open World Survival MMO Release Date: June 10, 2025 Pros: +Survival sandbox mechanics blended with MMO-style persistence. +Strong use of the Dune setting and themes. +Available on PC and current-gen consoles. Cons: -UI and menus feel designed with controllers first. -PvE variety can feel thin, with repeated enemies and activities. |
Lingshan Romance was a turn-based MMORPG that invited players into a stylized fantasy setting inspired by Chinese mythology and traditional aesthetics, presented through a mix of 2D and 3D visuals. Players could pick from 5+ gender-locked classes, then build those characters toward familiar party jobs like damage dealer, frontline tank, or dedicated support through progression choices and skill customization.
 | Publisher: Tencent Type: MMORPG Release Date: 2017 Shut Down: 2018 Pros: +A roster of 5+ distinct classes with their own skill sets. +A cohesive look rooted in Chinese art direction. +Early progression support via an EXP boost for lower-level players. Cons: -Public details are scarce compared to bigger MMO releases. -No confirmed release for Western regions. |
Contra Returns is a free-to-play mobile take on Konami’s classic run-and-gun formula, rebuilt as a side-scrolling shooter with modern progression systems. You pick from more than four playable characters, clear PvE stages for rewards, then bring your loadouts into competitive PvP modes to chase better weapons and armor.
 | Publisher: Tencent Playerbase: Medium Type: Mobile Side-Scrolling Shooter Release Date: June 06, 2017 Pros: +A solid mix of PvE missions and PvP playlists. +Multiple playable characters (4+) with distinct skills. +Deep gear chase with weapons, armor, upgrades, and rarity tiers. Cons: -Progression can lean into pay-to-win pressure. |
Call of Duty Online is a free-to-play MMOFPS built around the familiar Call of Duty formula, quick firefights, tight maps, and a steady rotation of objective-driven modes. Players step into the role of infantry operatives taking on missions and competitive matches, with options ranging from classic free-for-all chaos to team-based scenarios like Demolition and Search & Rescue.
 | Publisher: Tencent Playerbase: High Type: Shooter Release Date: January 14, 2013 Pros: +A broad selection of modes for different playstyles. +Weapon personalization and attachment tinkering. +Mixes content from multiple eras of the COD series. Cons: -No Western release announced. |
Monster Hunter Online adapts Capcom’s signature monster-slaying formula into an MMO-style PC experience built for the Chinese market. It keeps the familiar loop of tracking giant creatures, crafting gear from their parts, and mastering weighty weapon movesets, while also leaning on online hubs and long-term progression. For many fans it was notable simply because it brought the series’ core feel to PC long before later mainline releases arrived.
 | Publisher: Tencent Type: MMO Release Date: April 21, 2015 Shut Down Date: December 31, 2019 Pros: +Classic Monster Hunter-style hunts translated to PC play. +Lots of weapon options, monsters, and build variety. +Strong presentation thanks to CryEngine visuals. Cons: -Officially limited to China. -Gameplay foundation feels closer to older series entries. |
