Tencent and Pokemon maker team up for new games

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Chinese mobile developer deepens ties with Nintendo to expand portfolio

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The Tencent-Pokemon Co. partnership may involve a new Pokemon game for the Chinese market, potentially on the Nintendo Switch. © Reuters

GUANGZHOU -- Tencent Holdings, China's largest game company, will partner with a Nintendo affiliate behind the Pokemon franchise to develop new games, strengthening its relationship with an industry titan as stricter regulations make the Chinese market tougher to navigate.