The Company Trying To Buy Out The Gaming Industry

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Tencent is one of the biggest game companies in the world. But it’s more than just that. They’re the telecom giant behind WeChat, China’s do-everything app. They’ve invested billions in companies like Ubisoft, Epic Games, SUPERCELL, and Riot Games. They’re so influential they’ve been classified as a threat to homeland security by the US government.

But how did they become so ubiquitous? In this video, we explore the history of Tencent, their rise to becoming a superpower, and why their ownership of half the gaming industry will have a very real effect on you.