Tencent Will Bring its Cloud Service to Japanese Markets
Daniel Johnson — August 6, 2019 — Tech
References: intl.cloud.tencent & techcrunch
It was announced recently that the Tencent Cloud service will come to Japanese markets, the company has indicated it will undergo efforts to become a more international business in 2019. The Tencent cloud service is able to provide support fo the games on the platform. This is possible through streamlined communication efforts between players and the enabling of multi-player voice chats. The platform also is able to support 3D voice positioning, as well as speech to text abilities. Tencent has rolled its cloud service out to 25 different countries around the world.
Currently, Tencent is the second-largest cloud gaming company in China, with an 11% market share. However, cloud gaming outside of China is a more competitive industry. The company has also launched its WeGame X platform, which creates Chinese games for international markets.
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Currently, Tencent is the second-largest cloud gaming company in China, with an 11% market share. However, cloud gaming outside of China is a more competitive industry. The company has also launched its WeGame X platform, which creates Chinese games for international markets.
Image Credit: Shutterstock
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International Expansion of Cloud Gaming Market — Tencent's arrival in Japanese markets showcases the trend of cloud gaming companies seeking to expand internationally, presenting opportunities for disruptive innovation in cross-cultural gaming experiences.
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Multiplayer Cloud Gaming Communication — Tencent Cloud's support for multiplayer communication through voice chats, 3D voice positioning, and speech to text abilities highlights a trend towards enhancing social features in cloud gaming.
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Competition in Cloud Gaming Industry Outside of China — Despite being the second-largest cloud gaming company in China, Tencent faces a more competitive industry outside its home country, presenting potential disruptive innovation opportunities for companies to stand out and capture market share.
Industry Implications
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Cloud Gaming Industry — The expansion of Tencent's cloud service and its competition in the cloud gaming industry presents potential opportunities for disruptive innovation in improving stability, reducing latency, and enhancing social interactions in cloud gaming.
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International Gaming Industry — The Tencent Cloud's arrival in Japanese markets highlights opportunities for disruptive innovation in cross-cultural gaming experiences, especially in markets with strong demand for multiplayer and online gaming.
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Speech Recognition and Voice Technology Industry — The speech to text abilities and 3D voice positioning capabilities of Tencent Cloud's voice communication features highlight a trend towards the integration of voice technology and cloud gaming, presenting opportunities for disruptive innovation in speech recognition and voice technology industries.
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