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Online gaming now huge in China

chautemoc | March 19, 2008 | Industry News | Misc 
In spite of crackdowns, the online gaming market in China grew 60% last year, says Pearl Research, now valued at 1.66 billion (just the online sector alone!).

It ain't stopping there either; the company projects it will be worth nearly double inside two years.
"The year 2007 exceeded expectations with the market growing more than 60 per cent, driven by compelling and diverse content, free-to-play games, and rising demand for leisure and technology products," said Allison Luong, Pearl Research's managing director.

"Chinese-themed and advanced casual games are expected to drive revenues in 2008 and beyond."
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    Naruto Boy | March 19, 2008
    They didn't like online gaming before this? I love online gaming its awesome.
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      chautemoc | March 19, 2008
      It was huge, now it's huger, but I didn't want to offend the grammar gods.
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    slumpy monkey | March 19, 2008
    They did love it... They even have internet cafes specifically made for online gaming, Like in the photo.
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      chautemoc | March 19, 2008
      We have those in Kanata too, har har.
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    Donnelly | March 20, 2008
    Bet 75% of them are gold traders on World of Warcraft.

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