Marvel, NetEase and Rivals

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
Marvel Rivals Nearly Got Canceled Due To Licensing Costs
Recent reports have unveiled that the game's journey to success was fraught with challenges, including potential cancellation due to licensing disputes. A Close Call Before Launch According to a Bloomberg report,
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
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 almost scrapped by NetEase just before the game launched. Now that it
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 says it’s ‘investing more’ in Marvel Rivals despite layoffs
NetEase declined to detail the exact scope of the Seattle layoffs which come just two months after Marvel Rivals launched to rapid critical and financial success with reports estimating that it raised over $130 million in revenue in its first month.
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.
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 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.
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.
Marvel Rivals layoffs are just part of NetEase’s ice-cold job and game cuts
When NetEase slashed jobs at its Marvel Rivals development studio in Seattle earlier this week, it was unclear why the Chinese game publisher would make cuts around such a successful project. Marvel Rivals has attracted more than 40 million players since its December launch,
Laid Off Marvel Rivals Developer Played a Huge Role for the Game's Key Feature
Despite its success, NetEase recently laid off a Seattle-based development team for Marvel Rivals, helmed by Thaddeus Sasser.
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More job cuts waiting to bite at NetEase studios, according to insiders
Corporate gaming giant NetEase are hunting for more jobs to slash among overseas studios, according to insiders who spoke to ...
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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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 ...
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Report: NetEase to Sell Off Majority of Its Overseas Teams, Potentially Closing a Dozen Game Studios
NetEase plans to close several studios, including Quantic Dream, with many facing potential shutdown in the coming months.
Marvel Rivals Cracking Down on This Exploit
NetEase is enforcing punishment to those who use this exploit in Marvel Rivals, possibly resulting in an account ban.
Days after dev layoffs, NetEase confirms Marvel Rivals has surpassed 40 million players, celebrates the company "delivering groundbreaking gaming experiences"
Days after laying off a number of its devs, NetEase has confirmed that Marvel Rivals has amassed over 40 million players as ...
Marvel Rivals Director and Entire Seattle Design Team Laid Off, NetEase Tells Fans Not to Worry About the Game
Marvel Rivals developer NetEase has confirmed cuts to its Seattle-based design team for “organizational reasons.”Overnight, ...