Tencent, NetEase Miss Out in China’s New Game Approvals

Chinese regulators cleared publishing licenses Tuesday for 60 online games in this year’s second batch of new title approvals following an eight-month suspension — leaving out industry titans Tencent Holdings Ltd. and NetEase Inc. again.

The National Press and Publication Administration (NPPA) issued a list on its website late Tuesday of domestic titles granted licenses, including computer and mobile games developed by Perfect World, Mihoyo and Migu Culture Technology Co. Ltd.