Honor of Kings Archives

AppWizard

May 16, 2026

How Poppy Playtime made ‘free game, paid DLC’ work on PC

GameDiscoverCo held its annual offsite gathering, discussing various industry developments. Footprints.gg reported significant buzz for Forza Horizon 6 ahead of its launch, with GTA 6 also trending due to trailer speculation. Xbox plans include Project Saluki, a new Game Pass tier for the Chinese market, and Positron, potentially introducing a disc-to-digital entitlement program. Steam's bundle discounting interface has sparked discussions about pricing strategies. The PlayStation Plus Game Catalog for May includes Star Wars Outlaws and Red Dead Redemption 2. Roblox is experiencing shifts in user-generated content rights and cost models. The Source 2-powered s&box has launched on Steam, but interest is waning. Hushcrasher's analysis indicates rising game production costs are due to project scope rather than base costs. Concurrent user metrics suggest week one sales can reach 20 times peak concurrent users. Poppy Playtime, a horror puzzle game, has expanded from a free title to four paid chapters, with Huggy Wuggy becoming a popular character. Mob Entertainment, founded by brothers with a background in 3D animation, has seen Poppy Playtime Chapter 5 sell 408,000 copies on Steam and 19,000 on Epic Games Store. The free base game has 2.76 million downloads on Steam since the chapter's release. The franchise's revenue from four DLCs exceeds a million on Steam, with potential total revenue approaching 100 million when including console and mobile sales. The development team employs a parallel strategy for annual chapter releases, with varying DLC structures across platforms. The pricing of DLC has increased over time, reflecting greater ambition in production. Game director Bryce Clark emphasizes balancing puzzles and chase sequences to enhance player experience.

AppWizard

March 3, 2026

Logitech G Study shows Esports enters its prime

A comprehensive study from Logitech G surveyed 18,000 individuals across 12 countries, revealing that nearly 8% of respondents globally would choose to pursue a career as a professional gamer if given the opportunity, surpassing traditional professions like politician (6%) and professional racer (5%). Among Generation Z, the desire to become a pro gamer rises to 15%. Two-thirds of Gen Z see esports as a legitimate professional career path, with 54% of all respondents considering esports a legitimate professional avenue. The global esports audience reached 611 million in 2024, projected to grow to 641 million by the end of 2025, with the industry valued at .1 billion and expected to reach .5 billion by 2030. Nearly half of Gen Z support adding esports to the Olympic Games, while 49% of Gen Z favor including esports in the main Olympics, compared to 21% of Baby Boomers. The 2024 League of Legends World Final attracted a peak global audience of 50 million, and over 62,000 spectators attended the 2025 Honor of Kings KPL Grand Finals in Beijing. Concerns about financial risk (42%), high competition levels (34%), and lack of support (31%) deter many from pursuing esports careers.

AppWizard

January 15, 2026

APKPure Strengthens Multi-Layer Security Framework to Enhance Protection for Android App Downloads

APKPure has enhanced its multi-layer security framework to improve user protection against security threats. Each app submitted undergoes a thorough human review process, including developer identity verification and compliance checks. APKPure distributes only original APK files signed by verified developers, matching signatures to official releases. The platform conducts regular scans using VirusTotal and collaborates with developers to ensure authorized app distribution. APKPure regularly audits listed apps and responds quickly to security alerts or DMCA reports. It offers two platforms: APKPure Official for a comprehensive experience and APKPure Lite for optimized downloads. Both platforms share the same verified app library and security measures, supporting over 200 regions and 23 languages.

AppWizard

August 8, 2025

DOOGEE U11 Just Got Smarter: Android 16 Update Supercharges This Budget Tablet With AI, Gaming, and Dual Apps

DOOGEE has released the Android 16 upgrade for its U11 tablet, enhancing speed, intelligence, and usability with new features like Game Space Mode and App Cloner. The U11 is popular among students and young professionals, recognized for its performance and display, and is DOOGEE's best-selling tablet on Amazon Japan. The upgrade offers a refined user interface, faster transitions, and improved privacy controls. The App Cloner allows users to manage two accounts of the same app on one device. Game Space Mode enhances gaming with features like SDR to HDR enhancement and performance optimization for popular games. The U11 now includes Gemini AI, which assists with content creation, language learning, and research. The tablet features a robust design, an 11-inch HD display, a 90Hz refresh rate, an 8580mAh battery, and dual stereo speakers. The U11 is currently available at a 50% discount on Amazon.

Winsage

November 14, 2024

PUBG Mobile, Honor of Kings, and other mobile games are here for Windows 11’s Microsoft Store — here’s why you can’t play them

Several popular mobile games, including PUBG Mobile, Honor of Kings, and REDnote, are now available to Windows Insiders in China due to a collaboration between Microsoft and Tencent. This access is limited to users in China, as Microsoft plans to discontinue the Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA) on Windows 11 by March 5, 2025. Giorgio Sardo, Microsoft’s General Manager of Apps, highlighted the benefits of this partnership for mobile developers in China. The decision to end WSA was influenced by its lack of profitability, as noted by Andrew Clinick, a Microsoft veteran. WSA's integration of Android apps did not gain significant traction, partly due to the absence of Google Play services, which limited functionality for users.

BetaBeacon

November 13, 2024

Tencent brings Android games to Microsoft Store on Windows 11

Microsoft and Tencent have partnered to bring Android apps to Windows 11 PCs in China. This partnership allows Chinese Windows Insiders to access popular games like PUBG Mobile and Honor of Kings through the Microsoft Store. Tencent plans to bring over 1,500 mobile apps and games to the Microsoft Store for Windows 11 users in China.

AppWizard

October 29, 2024

Tencent pushes back on games layoff reports

Tencent has denied rumors of layoffs within its gaming division, stating that no restructuring efforts are underway and that the Timi Studio Group is actively hiring. The company refuted reports suggesting a reduction in workforce and consolidation of its 13 development studios into four. However, there have been leadership changes within the Interactive Entertainment Group, including the amicable departure of Vice President Zeng Yu and ten other management transitions, including Huang Lanxiao stepping down as General Manager of Timi's Level 1 studio.

BetaBeacon

August 28, 2024

AppGallery picks: Top 10 games you should play on the Huawei Pura series

- Multiplayer games offer breathtaking worlds to explore and conquer with online friends. - Lords Mobile allows players to join forces with alliances globally to expand their reign. - Summoners War, Hero Wars: Alliance, and Legend of Mushroom offer different multiplayer RPG experiences. - Huawei Pura series' hardware provides a lag-free gaming experience for epic wars and tournaments. - Honor of Kings and PUBG MOBILE offer competitive combat experiences with Huawei X-True Display and quality audio. - Gardenscapes, Homescapes, and Puzzles & Chaos offer peaceful puzzle games with engaging narratives and visuals. - Huawei's Ark memory engine allows for seamless switching between background apps for multitasking while gaming.

BetaBeacon

August 4, 2024

The best mobile games of 2024 so far (July 2024)

The text describes the process of reviewing mobile games in 2024, where hundreds of new games are reviewed each year by editors and reviewers from various sites. The best games are selected based on promise and reviewed, with the top games receiving awards such as Platinum, Gold, Silver, and Bronze from Pocket Gamer.

BetaBeacon

July 1, 2024

The best new Android games for July 2024

Meow Meow Warriors is an idle RPG where players act as a Cat Guardian protecting kitties from mechanical monsters. The game is free-to-play but offers in-app purchases that can cost up to .99 for some items.