Tencent Goes Hands-On to Reshape $10 Billion Global Games Empire

This year, Tencent Holdings Ltd.’s gaming business scored record sales, defying an industry slowdown with international hits like zombie horror Dying Light: The Beast.

The sales bonanza, at a time when many rivals are struggling to sustain profitability, reflects a multiyear push by Tencent veteran Michelle Liu to use a hands-on approach to craft blockbuster games.