Martial arts-themed Combat Of Hero has been the most downloaded free iOS game in Japan from March 7 to 10. ByteDance, the world’s most valuable startup, is taking a measured approach to build up its video game credentials in major markets. — SCMP
China’s ByteDance, the world’s most valuable start-up, has scored a video game hit in Japan with martial arts-themed Combat Of Hero, as the owner of popular app TikTok sharpens its rivalry with Tencent Holdings.
The casual mobile game, which was published by ByteDance-owned Ohayoo studio in Japan last December, has been the most downloaded free iOS title in the market for four consecutive days since March 7, according to data from apps analytics firm App Annie.
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