Recently we mentioned NetEase Games in an article about
The Pokemon Company, and here we are talking about them again because the Chinese company has decided to enter the Western market.
The plan is to set up shop in a section of Montreal known as the Quebec development hub. Weve come to understand that NetEase is building an R&D-focused studio as part of their global expansion.
"Global expansion is of great importance to the strategic growth of NetEase's online games business," NetEase CEO and director William Ding said. "We have made considerable progress in recent years, and our new Montreal games studio is another significant milestone for our global market ambitions."
When it comes down to the talent pool and clear advantages for businesses from overseas, Ding claims Montreal is the best option for NetEase in these regards.
Earlier this month, the studio took a minority stake in Behaviour Interactive, a company also based in Montreal.
For those who are wondering, NetEase is best known for its battle arena mobile game, Dead By Daylight.