China Ends Video Game Freeze; Bilibili, DouYu Rise

The Chinese gaming industry faces ongoing challenges, including regulatory pressures and the withdrawal of Tencent's Penguin E sports venture. Despite these issues, a new batch of 45 game titles was approved, excluding major players like Tencent and NetEase. This development led to mixed market reactions, with some companies experiencing stock rallies. The future of the industry remains uncertain, especially with continued crackdowns on algorithms and live streaming.

What was significant about the recent approval of new game titles in China?

Which companies were notably absent from the list of newly approved game titles?