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NetEase warns Blizzard gamers of security risks as China row intensifies

By Yonnex Li ( January 18, 2023, 09:50 GMT | Insight) -- NetEase has warned Chinese gamers they may risk losing their virtual assets if they use a function developed by US counterpart Blizzard Entertainment, as the 14-year partners look set to part ways in days. Meanwhile, MLex understands China's antitrust regulator late last year reached out to industry players for their views on Microsoft's $68.7 billion takeover of Activision Blizzard, which Blizzard Entertainment is a part of. NetEase has warned Chinese gamers they may risk losing their virtual assets if they use a function developed by US counterpart Blizzard Entertainment, as the 14-year partners look set to part ways in days....

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