Dungeon Fighter Mobile's phenomenal success underscores Tencent's bold challenge to app stores. The game's impact is staggering, contributing over 12% to Tencent's total mobile gaming revenue within its first month, a significant figure for the world's largest gaming company by revenue. This revelation makes Tencent's decision to bypass app stores even more audacious.
Last week's discussion highlighted the game's popularity and Tencent's ensuing conflict with app stores. We explored the potential ramifications for Tencent's relationship with its home market's app stores. Now, with the game's impressive revenue contribution confirmed, the risk Tencent is taking becomes undeniably bolder.
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