NetEase, Marvel and Rivals

Marvel Rivals was reportedly almost cancelled because NetEase didn't want to pay Disney
According to a recent Bloomberg report, NetEase came close to cancelling Marvel Rivals entirely because it didn’t want to pay Disney for the use of its iconic Marvel heroes and villains.
Why Did NetEase’s CEO Almost Cancel ‘Marvel Rivals’ Entirely?
The founder and CEO of NetEase, William Ding, almost cancelled Marvel Rivals entirely, according to a new report
Rumor: NetEase Could Have Cancelled Marvel Rivals, And They Almost Replaced Expensive Characters Like Wolverine With Their OCs
NetEase was apparently very close to cancelling their current global success, Marvel Rivals. As crazy as that sounds, these are findings shared by Bloomberg in their recent report. The company allegedly started to restructure their business over the last year,
Marvel Rivals was Almost Canceled per New Report on NetEase
Following an extremely sudden cut to the Marvel Rivals development team, it appears NetEase is going through even larger internal discussions about releasing an
NetEase Founder Reportedly Almost Canceled Marvel Rivals Because it Didn't Use Original IP
NetEase's Marvel Rivals can't be described as anything less than a hit, netting ten million players in just three days from launch and raking in millions for developer NetEase in the weeks since. But a new report suggests that NetEase CEO and founder William Ding nearly canceled the game due to a reluctance to use licensed IP.
NetEase nearly shut down Marvel Rivals before it even released, according to report
Marvel Rivals, a game which has already become a multiplayer juggernaut, almost didn’t happen at all, a new report claims. Struggles over character rights and a costly move to repurpose the game nearly allegedly caused publisher NetEase to scrap the project altogether.
NetEase CEO Almost Canceled MARVEL RIVALS Before It Was Even Released
A Bloomberg report on the cost-cutting measures being taken at developer NetEase reveals that the company CEO almost canceled Marvel Rivals for the very reason it's a huge success right now.
NetEase Games Reports $2.9 Billion in Quarterly Revenues as Marvel Rivals Soars Past 40 Million Players
Chinese tech giant NetEase has published its earnings report for the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2024, posting strong results in its gaming segment. NetEase Games brought in $2.9 billion in revenues,
Marvel Rivals was reportedly almost cancelled because the CEO of NetEase didn't want to pay Disney for the licenses
Marvel Rivals is a big hit, but there was a time when its very existence was in doubt. That's according to a new Bloomberg report on developer NetEase and its CEO William Ding, which says that before the game was released there were discussions about cancelling it outright. NetEase has denied the claim.
Marvel Rivals Was Reportedly Almost Canceled Over Licensing Fees In Last-Minute Pivot That Cost Millions
Marvel Rivals has been a huge hit for NetEase. The Chinese publisher recently reported the free-to-play hero shooter had over 40 million players. But the Overwatch clone was almost canceled over the licensing fees the company would owe to Disney for using its popular comic book characters.
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Marvel Rivals Was Almost Scrapped By NetEase Before Launch
With the somewhat recent explosive launch of Marvel Rivals in memory it might be a big surprise to learn that the game was ...
What Happened to the Marvel Rivals Dev Team? Netease Layoffs Explained
Marvel Rivals is about to get its next major update on Feb. 21 but, just three days before that content goes live, NetEase ...
Marvel Rivals Update Release Time: NetEase Stock Jumps on Season 1.5 Changes
NetEase (NTES) stock is up Friday after the Marvel Rivals developer introduced new changes to Season 1 of the popular free-to ...
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Despite the success of Marvel Heroes, NetEase is threatening to withdraw its international investments. Dozens of studios could close
One of NetEase’s most recent and successful projects, ‘Marvel Rivals’, made $136 million in its launch month of ...
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‘Marvel Rivals’ layoffs are a telltale sign of the video game industry’s hypocrisy
The games industry has been hit with over 20,000 layoffs since 2023. It feels like new announcements of team reductions and ...
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Marvel Rivals: No Captain America-Bucky Team-up Ability Is a Crime But There’s Another Goldmine Combo NetEase Was Too Chickensh*t To Include
NetEase missed the perfect opportunity to include a Thor-Loki team-up in Marvel Rivals, giving fans one of the most iconic ...
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More NetEase Development Studios Could Be at Risk
Even more NetEase Games studios are reportedly at risk of defunding and closure due to the company's ongoing cost-cutting ...