What 17173 does

17173 is a privately held Chinese online gaming media portal that has operated continuously since 2001, currently maintained by Beijing Zhihuiyou Information Technology Co., Ltd. (北京智汇游信息技术有限公司). The platform serves Chinese gamers seeking comprehensive information on PC games, mobile games, web games, and console titles, with functionality spanning game news, reviews, testing schedules, rankings, video content, community discussion, and game key/code distribution. Its core product, www.17173.com, is supplemented by nine specialized sub-portals covering video (17173影视, v.17173.com), community forums (有料社区, bbs.17173.com), game key distribution (发号中心, hao.17173.com), new game discovery (17173新游频道), rankings (排行榜, top.17173.com), HTML5 casual games (H5小游戏), and retro/classic gaming (怀旧频道). The platform indexes 44,505 PC games and 18,080 mobile games in its database according to its public game search page.

The underlying technical stack is a content/media platform architecture typical of large Chinese portals: a main publishing site with subdomain-based sub-products (movie.17173.com, v.17173.com, bbs.17173.com, hao.17173.com, newgame.17173.com, top.17173.com, h5.17173.com), a dedicated mobile application, and content syndication to WeChat, Weibo, and Bilibili accounts. The company holds the regulatory licenses required for Chinese media operations, including an ICP license, Internet Cultural Content Operating License, Radio and Television Program Production License, and Information Network Audio-Visual Transmission Permit — collectively a meaningful compliance moat for any peer attempting to operate comparable video and content distribution at scale.

The business model is ad-supported gaming media: the homepage and game landing pages surface promotional creative and tracked click-through links for game publishers (e.g., 封神榜·哪吒爆装, 封神鬼服送哪吒), indicating revenue primarily from game publisher marketing spend, supplemented by paid playtesting and game-key/beta distribution flows. Customer segments are horizontal — Chinese individual gamers accessing news, reviews, and discovery tools — while the paying side consists of game publishers and developers buying traffic and promotion. No pricing models, revenue figures, or customer logos are publicly disclosed. The company operates as a private entity with no evidence of external investment or parent company ownership in the available data.

Name

17173

Legal name

北京智汇游信息技术有限公司

Website

https://17173.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

17173 is a privately held Chinese online gaming media portal operating since 2001, owned by Beijing Zhihuiyou Information Technology Co., Ltd. It serves Chinese gamers with news, reviews, testing schedules, video, community forums, game key distribution, and rankings across PC, mobile, and web titles.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Online Gaming Media

NAICS

Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers (516210)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Social/UGC Game Platforms with Integrated Stores (MPAFACAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Digital Game Distribution Platforms & Storefronts (PC/Mobile/Console) (MPAFABAB), Gaming-Focused Live Streaming Platforms (MPACACAB), Community Communications & Voice/Chat Platforms (Discord-like, in-game comms) (MPAFAIAE)

Keywords

• Gaming media portal
• Game news platform
• Game ranking service
• Gaming video content
• Online gaming community

Headquarters

HQ city

Foochow

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

17173 operates a Chinese-language online gaming media portal that aggregates gaming news, reviews, testing schedules, rankings, gameplay videos, and community discussions for PC, mobile, web, and console games. The platform offers a centralized destination for gamers to discover new titles, read reviews, watch video content, claim promotional game codes, and participate in forums, supported by a database of over 62,000 indexed games. Content is distributed through the main website, mobile app, and social platforms including WeChat, Weibo, and Bilibili.

Product overview

17173 is a comprehensive Chinese gaming media portal offering a unified platform that combines gaming news aggregation, video content, community forums, game discovery tools, and promotional code distribution. The core offering centers on the main 17173网络游戏门户站, supplemented by specialized sub-portals including 17173影视 for video content, 游戏视频 for trailers and gameplay videos, 有料社区 for community discussions, 发号中心 for game key distribution, 新游频道 for new game discovery and testing schedules, 排行榜 for game rankings, H5小游戏 for browser-based casual games, and a dedicated 怀旧频道 for retro gaming content.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• 17173原创专栏: Original content column featuring game analysis, reviews, and entertainment pieces including sections like 游戏X博士, 正经小弟, 公众号专栏, 囧图, 网游时光机, and 图个好回忆
• 17173影视
• 有料社区

Products and services

• 17173 Online Gaming Portal (17173网络游戏门户站) Main Chinese gaming media portal providing aggregated gaming news, game reviews, testing schedules, game rankings, videos, download links, and community sections for PC, mobile, web, and console games, targeting Chinese individual gamers.
• 17173影视 (17173 Video and Film) Video and streaming section of the 17173 platform featuring gaming videos, trailers, and original video entertainment content for Chinese gamers.
• 17173 Gaming Video Platform (游戏视频 v.17173.com) Dedicated gaming video platform featuring game trailers, walkthroughs, video reviews, and curated gaming video content for Chinese gaming audiences.
• 17173 You Liao Community (有料社区 bbs.17173.com) Community forum where Chinese gamers discuss games, share user-generated content, and interact with other players around game-related topics.
• 17173 Key Distribution Center (发号中心 hao.17173.com) Game-key and code distribution platform where users can claim free game activation codes, beta-test access, and promotional gifts from publishers.
• 17173 New Games Channel (新游频道 newgame.17173.com) New games discovery platform featuring game listings, testing schedules, MMO server lists, game information pages, and download links for upcoming PC and mobile games.
• 17173 Game Rankings (游戏排行榜 top.17173.com) Gaming rankings platform tracking popular games, anticipated titles, and MMO titles with real-time popularity metrics targeted at Chinese gamers.
• 17173 H5 Mini Games (H5小游戏 h5.17173.com) HTML5 browser-based mini-games portal offering casual gaming experiences playable directly in the browser without downloads.
• 17173 Retro Gaming Channel (怀旧频道) Dedicated nostalgic gaming channel featuring classic and retro games, serving veteran Chinese gamers seeking legacy MMO, web, and single-player content.
• 17173 Mobile Application Companion mobile app delivering 17173 gaming news, reviews, videos, and community content to Chinese gamers on mobile devices.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• GamerSky (游民星空): GamerSky is one of the largest Chinese-language gaming media portals, covering PC, console, and mobile games with news, reviews, videos, and community features — almost identical positioning to 17173's portal/media model.
• A9VG: A9VG is a Chinese gaming media outlet with deep coverage of console and single-player titles, news, and community forums — closely overlapping with 17173's console/single-player coverage.
• 3DM Game (3DM游戏网): 3DM is a Chinese gaming portal known for news, downloads, and a large community; it parallels 17173's editorially-driven portal model and game-discovery/forum traffic.
• TapTap: TapTap is a leading Chinese game discovery and community platform offering game listings, ratings, downloads, and developer publishing tools — overlapping with 17173's 新游频道 (new game discovery) and rankings surfaces.
• Duowan (多玩): Duowan is a veteran Chinese gaming media network covering MMO, mobile, and esports with news, guides, and forums; it operated as a standalone gaming portal until being absorbed into YY/JOYY, similar in history and scope to 17173.
• Ali213.net (游侠网): Ali213 (游侠网) is a major Chinese gaming portal with news, single-player/console game coverage, downloads, and a community forum — directly comparable to 17173's single-player and online game verticals.
• 178.com: 178.com is a long-running Chinese gaming portal offering game news, downloads, BBS forums, and community features for online and mobile gamers — a near-clone of 17173's offering set.

Broad incumbents

• GameSpot: GameSpot is a long-established international gaming news, review, and video portal covering console, PC, and mobile games — comparable in role to 17173 as a comprehensive gamer information destination.
• IGN Entertainment: IGN is a global gaming media brand offering news, reviews, videos, and guides — serving the same editorial-function role as 17173 but at a global scale and primarily English-speaking.
• Bilibili (哔哩哔哩): Bilibili is a major Chinese video and community platform with significant gaming content, livestreaming, and a dedicated games-distribution arm — it competes with 17173 for gamer attention but operates at vastly larger scale as a video-first destination.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/jnh17173
• YouTubespace.bilibili.com/680417

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about 17173