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NetEase

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NetEase, Inc. is a Chinese Internet technology company. Its businesses include video games, news aggregation, music streaming, advertising, email, and e-commerce. It was founded by Ding Lei in June 1997.

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Quick facts

Founded
1997-06
Country
People's Republic of China
Headquarters
Hangzhou
Industry
technology industry
Employees
10K
Website
www.163.com
Stock exchange
Nasdaq

How NetEase connects to other topics

is backed by by Grasshopper Manufacture
founded by Ding Lei
is ceo of by Ding Lei
is subsidiary of by Youdao
is subsidiary of by NetEase Games
is subsidiary of by NetEase Cloud Music
developer of Rules of Survival
publisher of Blood Message
developer of Marvel Rivals
publisher of Once Human
is funded by by Fantastic Pixel Castle
is works at by Simon Zhu
publisher of Gang of Dragon
publisher of Marvel Rivals
developer of Floatopia
is backed by by BulletFarm
is partnered with by Quantic Dream
is works at by Danny Koo

Articles Mentioning NetEase

Quantic Dream Staff Strike to Save Star Wars Eclipse Amid Layoff Threats

Quantic Dream employees are on strike to prevent the cancellation of Star Wars Eclipse, fearing layoffs of 115 staff will doom the project. Despite assurances from CEO Guillaume de Fondaumière, workers argue the game's completion is at risk without the threatened employees. The strike coincided with a scheduled Lucasfilm visit to review the game's progress.

Jun 29, 2026

Blood Message Preview: A Brutal Action Game Rivaling God of War

Blood Message, developed by 24 Entertainment Lin'an, emerges as a formidable competitor to the God of War series with its single-player, story-driven narrative set in 9th-century China. Hands-on gameplay reveals challenging combat and cinematic single-shot presentation. This title sets high expectations as a true action game rival.

Jun 13, 2026

League of Legends MMO Gains World of Warcraft Vet Brian Holinka as Principal Game Designer

Riot Games' League of Legends MMO project, announced in December 2020, has bolstered its development team with the addition of Brian Holinka, a veteran of over a decade at Blizzard, where he notably served as lead combat designer on World of Warcraft. This move follows recent hires of other World of Warcraft alumni, underscoring the project's continued development despite the departure of its initial lead, Greg Street. Holinka's expertise is expected to significantly impact the game's combat design.

Jun 2, 2026

David Vondehaar's Lynchian Shooter: A Non-Call of Duty Killer

David Vondehaar, former Black Ops designer, is crafting a shooter inspired by David Lynch's surreal style with BulletFarm and GreaterThan Group. This upcoming title promises a unique blend of combat, pitting players against both each other and the environment, all within a Lynchian thematic framework. Unlike typical military simulations or attempts to dethrone Call of Duty, Vondehaar's project focuses on people over budget, aiming for quality with a modest team of around 50 and a 3-year development timeline.

May 14, 2026

Sega Cancels Ambitious 'Super Game' Amid Market Competition, Shifting Focus to Full Titles

Sega has canceled its highly anticipated live service 'Super Game' due to intensifying market competition, transferring 100 developers to work on traditional 'Full Game' projects. This move may signal a broader industry shift away from live service games. The cancellation reflects the high risks and challenges associated with developing and maintaining live service titles in a crowded market.

May 13, 2026

Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic Funded by GreaterThan Group, Backed by Former NetEase Exec

Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic, the highly anticipated successor to Knights of the Old Republic, is being funded by GreaterThan Group, a new investment company founded by former NetEase president Simon Zhu. Zhu's group aims to support undervalued developers, giving them the opportunity to work on dream projects without compromise. With a $100 million investment round, GreaterThan is backing not only Arcanaut Studios' Star Wars project but also BulletFarm, a studio working on a secretive, David Lynch-inspired shooter.

May 13, 2026

Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic Rejects AI, Aims for Lean Development

Arcanaut Studios' new Star Wars game, Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic, eschews Generative AI in favor of a lean, creative approach. With a $100 million private investment, the team, led by Mass Effect director Casey Hudson, promises a focused experience, avoiding the bloat of 100+ hour games like Crimson Desert. This strategic move reflects the studio's belief in people-driven development over relying on AI or excessive funding.

May 13, 2026

Gang of Dragon YouTube Channel Panic Hits Fans, Then Fades

Gang of Dragon fans panicked when Nagoshi Studio’s YouTube channel vanished, then reappeared. The funding questions around the Yakuza successor still linger.

Apr 25, 2026

Star Wars Eclipse Still Years Away Amid Investment Concerns

Quantic Dream's Star Wars Eclipse is reportedly years away from completion, raising concerns about investment and future development.

Apr 8, 2026

Marvel Rivals Shelves Original Heroes, Focuses On Fixing Its UI

NetEase isn’t inventing new heroes yet—it’s wrestling with menus. UI fixes and clearer balance shifts are taking priority over bold new faces.

Mar 26, 2026

NetEase Unveils Floatopia: A New Life Sim with Animal Crossing Vibes

Discover Floatopia, a new life simulation game from NetEase that blends Animal Crossing vibes with a unique storyline and floating island adventures.

Aug 22, 2024

Marvel Rivals Gives Spider-Man a Classic Look with New Update

Spider-Man receives a design update in Marvel Rivals, bringing him closer to his classic comic book appearance. Discover the details of this redesign and what it means for the upcoming game.

Aug 13, 2024