Tencent to release hit 'Honor of Kings' in Europe, Japan and U.S.

Gaming giant is searching for success abroad as growth at home stagnates

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Tencent is hoping that an overseas release of Honor of Kings will boost revenue in its gaming segment. (Photo from Tencent website)

CISSY ZHOU, Nikkei staff writer

HONG KONG -- Chinese gaming giant Tencent Holdings will roll out its hit game Honor of Kings in Europe, Japan and North America on June 20, as domestic gaming growth continues to slow with Beijing's tight regulations on the sector. 

Beijing has drastically limited the amount of time that teenagers can spend on video games and is working on a final version of rules to curb gamers' spending

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