How Marvel Rivals’ developer profited from Blizzard’s games in 2024 despite being competitors
The rivalry between Marvel Rivals and Blizzard Entertainment may not be as straightforward as it seems—at least not for Marvel Rivals’ developer, NetEase. In its2024 financial report, NetEase credited Marvel Rivals’ stellar launch as a key driver of its gaming division’s revenue despite the game releasing only in early December. The game amassed 10 million players in its first 72 hours and has reached 40 million registered players to date....