What DOVO GAME does

DOVO GAME (动网先锋), legally 海南动网先锋网络科技有限公司 (Hainan Dovo Pioneer Network Technology Co., Ltd.), is a Chinese game developer, publisher, and operator founded in November 2002 in Haikou, Hainan. The company develops, operates, and publishes web games and mobile games, maintaining a catalog of more than 20 self-developed and licensed titles across simulation/management (新商业大亨3.0, 富人国, 海岛大亨), martial arts RPG (寻侠, 群侠演义, 武道争道), Xianxia fantasy (幻世仙征, 仙魂, 轮回, 莽荒纪), and ARPG (战龙三国, 魔战, 妖魔世界, 西游破坏神) genres. Its core self-operated asset is the Youwan Gaming Platform (优玩游戏平台, uwan.com), launched May 13, 2009, which integrates the company's game portfolio and serves as the primary direct distribution channel.

The company monetizes through a free-to-play model with in-game virtual goods purchases and supplements this with exclusive agency rights for third-party titles (e.g., 战龙三国 from 墨麟科技) and overseas licensing of proprietary web games. Distribution occurs via three layers: the self-operated Youwan platform; Tencent's QQ Games, PengYou, and Qzone platforms publishing titles including 超级明星, 寻侠, 莽荒纪, 街头篮球, and 战龙三国; and mobile storefronts (iOS App Store, Google Play, and Chinese stores 4399, 百度, 优酷, 有妖气, 九游). Underlying development uses Unity3D, Java, AS3, and HTML5. Regulated licenses include Value-Added Telecommunications Business License (琼B2-20190176), Internet Publishing Service License ((署)网出证(琼)字第005号), Network Culture Business License, and High-Tech Enterprise Certification (GF201346000010).

Since May 30, 2013, DOVO GAME has operated as a subsidiary of 掌趣科技 (Ourpalm), a publicly-traded Chinese mobile game company, following a capital cooperation agreement. The company maintains relationships with over 60 domestic and international operators, sustains a Hainan headquarters and Guangzhou regional office, and continues product output through mobile and web launches evidenced into 2017.

Name

DOVO GAME

Legal name

海南动网先锋网络科技有限公司

Website

https://cndw.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

DOVO GAME (动网先锋) is a Chinese game developer and publisher founded in 2002, operating the Youwan gaming platform (uwan.com) and developing web and mobile games distributed via Tencent and 60+ operators for B2C consumers in China and overseas.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Online Gaming

NAICS

Amusement Arcades (713120), Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers (51621)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Computer Programming Services (7371)

akta.pro primary industry

Social/UGC Game Platforms with Integrated Stores (MPAFACAG)

Keywords

• Web game development
• Mobile game publishing
• Free-to-play gaming
• Online gaming platform
• Game licensing

Headquarters

HQ city

Haizhu

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Free-to-Play with In-Game Purchases: Core monetization model for web and mobile games. Players access games free of charge with revenue generated through virtual goods, items, and premium features within games.
2. Game Licensing and Agency Rights: Exclusive agency partnerships for third-party games (e.g., 战龙三国 from 墨麟科技) and overseas licensing of proprietary games.
3. Overseas Game Publishing: International expansion through partnerships with overseas operators for global markets, seeking developers and operators for various language regions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

DOVO GAME (动网先锋) develops, publishes, and operates browser-based web games and mobile games, both self-developed and agency-operated titles. The company runs the self-operated Youwan Gaming Platform (优玩游戏平台/uwan.com) launched May 13, 2009, which integrates its game portfolio for direct distribution, alongside publishing through Tencent and other third-party platforms.

Product overview

DOVO GAME (动网先锋) is a game development and publishing company that operates the Youwan Gaming Platform (优玩游戏平台) as its core self-operated web game platform, along with publishing mobile games. The portfolio includes self-developed and agent-operated titles across web games and mobile games. Web game portfolio includes simulation/management games (新商业大亨3.0, 富人国, 海岛大亨), martial arts RPGs (寻侠, 群侠演义, 武龙争道), fantasy Xianxia games (幻世仙征, 仙魂, 轮回, 莽荒纪), ARPGs (战龙三国, 魔战, 妖魔世界, 西游破坏神), and other genres. Mobile games include sports (街头篮球), action (镇魂街, 大仙饶命), strategy (三分天下, 寻侠OL), and casual apps. The company also developed supplementary apps including LBS social (扣扣) and wellness (音乐理疗师).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• 优玩游戏平台: 动网先锋自主经营的国内页游运营平台，于2009年5月13日正式上线

Products and services

• Youwan Gaming Platform (优玩游戏平台) Self-operated web game operating platform responsible for operating self-developed and exclusively agent web game products, serving as the company's primary direct distribution channel for individual gamers in China.
• New Business Tycoon 3.0 (新商业大亨3.0) China's first commercial simulation management web game where players start as entrepreneurs and build business empires, targeted at casual web game players.
• Island Tycoon (海岛大亨) Navigation era simulation management web game with five major industries and ship cultivation systems, targeted at web game players.
• Rich Nation (富人国) Simulation management web game with store building, employee management, trade systems and racing gameplay.
• Xunxia (寻侠) First SRPG web game featuring martial arts world, with formation systems and talent cultivation, targeted at web RPG players.
• War Dragon Three Kingdoms (战龙三国) ARPG web game with Three Kingdoms historical storyline, tank-healer-DPS mechanics and siege warfare, targeted at web RPG players.
• Heroes Romance (群侠演义) Classic martial arts themed ARPG with factional PK and diverse gameplay features, targeted at web RPG players.
• Street Basketball (街头篮球) 3D basketball sports competitive mobile game with American hip-hop cartoon style, published by Tencent Games, for mobile sports game players.
• Soul Street (镇魂街) Horizontal action mobile game based on comic series featuring soul weapons and combat mechanics, for mobile action game players.
• Xunxia Mobile (寻侠移动版) Multiplayer online martial arts strategy mobile game adapted from the web version, targeted at mobile strategy game players.

Quantifiable outcome

• Successful launch of flagship titles like 商业大亨 (2008), 寻侠 (2011), 战龙三国 (2012) with strong user reception

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• 掌趣科技 (Ourpalm)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 May 2013Capital cooperation officially launched in May 2013, integrating 掌趣科技's capital resources with DOVO's game development capabilities for mutual growth in the gaming market.
• 墨麟科技 (MoMo Technology)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 22 July 2012Exclusive agency partnership for 战龙三国 - DOVO announced exclusive rights to operate this game developed by 墨麟科技 on its platform.
• 56家媒体和公司minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 13 May 200956 media companies and partners congratulating and supporting the launch of 优玩游戏平台 in 2009, demonstrating industry ecosystem support.
• 20万社区联盟 (200,000 Community Alliance)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 15 July 2008Alliance of 200,000 online communities formed in 2008 for joint web game operations and marketing reach, expanding distribution through community networks.
• 腾讯 (Tencent)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor publishing partner distributing multiple DOVO games through QQ Games, PengYou, and related platforms. Games like 超级明星 officially published by Tencent in 2010, with 寻侠 launching on Tencent in 2012.
• 60+ International OperatorsmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnerships with over 60 excellent domestic and international operators for comprehensive anime game product services, providing users with diverse gaming content and interactive services.
• Spunky Game (海外合作)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOverseas web game cooperation partner referenced in business development page for international market expansion.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• NetEase Games: NetEase Games is one of the largest Chinese game developers and publishers, with deep investment in ARPG, Xianxia, and martial arts MMORPG/ARPG titles. Competes with DOVO in the same domestic genre spaces but at vastly greater scale.
• Ourpalm (掌趣科技): Ourpalm is a publicly-traded Chinese mobile game publisher and DOVO's parent company since 2013. While the relationship makes this not a pure peer, Ourpalm operates in the same mobile/web game development and publishing space at much greater scale.
• Perfect World (完美世界): Perfect World is a major Chinese and global game developer/publisher with extensive MMORPG, ARPG, and mobile portfolio including web-to-mobile adaptations. Broader incumbent operating at much larger scale but in comparable genres and distribution channels.

Others

• Tencent Games: Tencent is DOVO's largest distribution partner, publishing its games on QQ Games, PengYou, and Qzone. While Tencent is also a developer/competitor in many spaces, in this case the relationship is primarily as a platform and channel rather than direct peer.

Direct peers

• Yunyou (云游控股 / Forgame): Forgame is a Chinese web game platform operator and publisher with self-operated browser-based game portals similar to DOVO's 优玩游戏平台. Direct peer in the web game distribution and publishing category.
• 37Games (37互娱): 37Games is a major Chinese web and mobile game publisher-developer with a broad portfolio of ARPG, Xianxia, and strategy titles distributed across self-operated and third-party platforms. Highly comparable to DOVO in genre mix (martial arts/Three Kingdoms/web-to-mobile ARPGs) and channel strategy.
• iDreamSky (创梦天地): iDreamSky is a Chinese mobile and web game publisher with a portfolio spanning casual, RPG, and ARPG titles distributed through its own platform and partner channels including Tencent. Comparable as a mid-tier multi-genre publisher dependent on Tencent distribution.
• 4399 (Four Thirty-Nine): 4399 operates one of China's largest web game distribution portals alongside a publishing arm and self-developed casual/web games. Direct competitor to DOVO's web game platform (uwan.com) in channel aggregation and web game distribution.
• Yoka Games (游卡): Yoka Games is a Chinese web and mobile game developer-publisher known for strategy, Three Kingdoms, and card/sim titles distributed through self-operated platforms and partner channels including Tencent. Comparable genre mix and distribution model to DOVO.

Emerging players

• XD Inc. (心动网络): XD operates TapTap (a leading Chinese indie game distribution platform) and develops/publishes its own titles. Different model — more indie/UGC-leaning — but relevant as a Chinese game platform and publisher with overlapping developer community.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xe.t.qq.com/cndw_2002
• Facebooke.weibo.com/cndw

Compliance10 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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