GameBegin

GameBegin, also known as Xiamen Yiling Network Technology Co., Ltd., is a game development and publishing company founded in 2014. Headquartered in Xiamen, China, the company also operates offices in Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. GameBegin focuses on bringing Chinese-developed games to overseas markets, particularly in regions like Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan, and Southeast Asia, with plans to expand into South America and Korea.

The company's business model revolves around publishing and localizing games for international audiences. This includes services such as graphic and multimedia design, localization for Thai and Vietnamese markets, and customer service in multiple languages. GameBegin partners with developers to reduce their costs for entering foreign markets through a one-stop SDK integration, which handles different payment and user systems. The company's gaming platform, GameBegin.com, is operated by its Singapore-based entity, GameSky Global PTE LTD, and offers games, social communities, and in-game top-up services. Its portfolio includes mobile games like "Starlight Legend" and "Starlight Idol," as well as PC games. The company has established partnerships with notable corporations such as LINE, 4399, and Feiyu.

GameBegin was co-founded by CEO Zhao Zhonghua. The core team consists of experienced professionals from China and Singapore. The company received Angel round funding from X.D. Network Inc. in July 2014.

Keywords: mobile game publisher, game development, game localization, international game distribution, Southeast Asia gaming, Chinese game developer, online gaming platform, PC games, Starlight Legend, GameSky Global, Xiamen Yiling Network, Zhao Zhonghua, game publishing, cross-border gaming