Core Insights - The National Press and Publication Administration announced the approval of 177 domestic games and 5 imported games in January 2026, indicating a significant activity in the gaming industry [1][2][4]. Domestic Game Approvals - A total of 177 domestic games received approval, with 175 categorized as "mobile" games, including 64 in the "mobile-casual puzzle" category. Only 2 games were approved in the "client" category, while no approvals were granted for "web" or "console" categories this month [2]. - Notably, 10 games received both mobile and client approvals, highlighting a trend towards multi-platform availability [2]. - In 2025, the total number of domestic game approvals was 1,676, with 96 imported games and 86 changes in game approvals. The 177 approvals this month represent the second-highest monthly total in the past year [2]. Imported Game Approvals - Five imported games were approved this month, with an average of 8 imported games receiving approval monthly over the past year [4]. Notable Games and Changes - Prominent domestic games approved include titles from well-known companies such as NetEase's "Yao Yao Qi," 37 Interactive's "Douluo Dalu: Qicheng," and Giant's "Yue Yuan Zhi Ye: Da Shi Dui Yi" [6]. - The approved imported games include Tencent's "Rainbow Six: Siege" and two titles from Kingsoft's "Angry Birds" series [7]. - A name change was noted for NetEase's game "Endless Lagrange," which has been renamed to "Interstellar Hunter" [8].
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