PARIS, Feb 3 — The global video game industry has undergone a series of blockbuster takeovers, most recently Sony’s acquisition of Bungie and Microsoft’s move for Activision.
The consolidation has left four major players still standing in an industry estimated to be worth US$300 billion .China-based Tencent is the biggest player left in the market in terms of revenue. It is a huge player in the Asia market and has been investing in game studios outside its home country., and has stakes in French game star Ubisoft and Activision.