Video game player population grows to 668 million


HONG KONG: China’s video game player population has grown to a record of 668 million, a government-run game industry association said, as the world’s biggest gaming market returns to growth after a bruising crackdown.

The number of gamers, which is accurate as of end-June, represents about half of the population.

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