Games Hierarchy

The games category provides a clear example of overlapping application hierarchies. Here's a quick overview of how games are typically organized.

At the top of the hierarchy are the major game companies or divisions, such as Tencent Games, Epic Games, or Electronic Arts. These relationships are based more on application behavior and ecosystem than on strict legal ownership.

The next level down consists of game studios, which create the actual games. For example, Supercell is the studio behind popular titles like Clash of Clans and Hay Day. Supercell itself is owned by Tencent Games, illustrating how studios often sit within larger corporate structures.

Finally, we reach the core application - the game itself.

Application Hierarchies

QoS - Example
Suppose you aim to improve the quality of service for a game like Clash of Clans. In that case, it's essential to consider not only the game but also the studio (Supercell) and, in some cases, the parent company (Tencent Games).

Activision Blizzard - Logo Activision Blizzard
App ID: 10665
Activision Blizzard is an interactive games holding company. The company currently includes three business units: Activision, Blizzard Entertainment, and King.
Activision - Logo Activision Publisher App ID: 12278
      Call of Duty - Logo Call of Duty Game App ID: 10963
Blizzard Entertainment - Logo Blizzard Entertainment Publisher App ID: 10368
King Games - Logo King Games Publisher App ID: 10322
      Bubble Witch - Logo Bubble Witch Game App ID: 11403
      Candy Crush - Logo Candy Crush Game App ID: 10321

Bethesda - Logo Bethesda
App ID: 11951
Bethesda Game Studios is a renowned video game developer known for creating iconic RPG franchises like The Elder Scrolls and Fallout.
Elder Scrolls - Logo Elder Scrolls Game App ID: 11950
Fallout - Logo Fallout Game App ID: 12284

CD Projekt - Logo CD Projekt
App ID: 12282
CD Projekt is a video game developer known for The Witcher and Cyberpunk series, focusing on immersive storytelling.
Cyberpunk - Logo Cyberpunk Publisher App ID: 12285
GOG.com - Logo GOG.com Distribution App ID: 10697

Electronic Arts - Logo Electronic Arts
App ID: 10037
Electronic Arts is a leading publisher of games on console, PC and nobile. Games include FIFA, NHL, Madden NFL, Battlefield, The Sims, and many more.
FIFA by EA - Logo FIFA by EA Game App ID: 10937
Madden by EA - Logo Madden by EA Game App ID: 10939
NHL by EA - Logo NHL by EA Game App ID: 10938
Origin by EA - Logo Origin by EA Distribution App ID: 10251

Epic Games - Logo Epic Games
App ID: 10201
Epic Games is a video game producer. Games include Fortnite, Unreal, Gears of War, Shadow Complex, and the Infinity Blade series.
Fortnite - Logo Fortnite Game App ID: 11234

Gaijin Entertainment - Logo Gaijin Entertainment
App ID: 12098
Gaijin Entertainment is a video game developer and publisher best known for creating the free-to-play multiplayer combat games War Thunder and Crossout.
War Thunder - Logo War Thunder Game App ID: 12136

InnoGames - Logo InnoGames
App ID: 11585
InnoGames is a German video game developer and publisher specializing in browser-based and mobile games.
Forge of Empires - Logo Forge of Empires Game App ID: 10632

Jagex - Logo Jagex
App ID: 12281
Jagex is a game development company known for creating RuneScape and other online games and services.
RuneScape - Logo RuneScape Game App ID: 11344

Miniclip - Logo Miniclip
App ID: 10073
Miniclip is a browser-based games company. The company develops, publishes and distributes games to an audience of 200 million monthly active users, across mobile, social and online platforms.
Agar.io - Logo Agar.io Game App ID: 10072

Take-Two Interactive - Logo Take-Two Interactive
App ID: 10806
Take-Two Interactive is a game publisher, creating games through its labels, Rockstar Games, 2K, Private Division, and Social Point. Games include BioShock, Borderlands, Grand Theft Auto, NBA 2K, and Red Dead.
2K Gaming - Logo 2K Gaming Publisher App ID: 10621
Rockstar Games - Logo Rockstar Games Publisher App ID: 10016
Zynga - Logo Zynga Publisher App ID: 10868

Tencent Games - Logo Tencent Games
App ID: 11828
Tencent Games is a major Chinese video game developer and publisher, known for hit games like Honor of Kings and PUBG Mobile.
Level Infinite - Logo Level Infinite Publisher App ID: 11829
      Arena Breakout - Logo Arena Breakout Game App ID: 11831
      PUBG Mobile - Logo PUBG Mobile Game App ID: 11830
Riot Games - Logo Riot Games Publisher App ID: 10506
      League of Legends - Logo League of Legends Game App ID: 11240
      Valorant - Logo Valorant Game App ID: 11241
Supercell - Logo Supercell Publisher App ID: 10250
      Clash Royale - Logo Clash Royale Game App ID: 10084
      Clash of Clans - Logo Clash of Clans Game App ID: 10083
      Hay Day - Logo Hay Day Game App ID: 10146

Valve - Logo Valve
App ID: 11242
Valve is a video game developer, publisher, and digital distribution company. It is the developer of the software distribution platform Steam and the franchises Half-Life, Counter-Strike, and more.
Steam - Logo Steam Distribution App ID: 10003

Xbox - Logo Xbox
App ID: 10234
Xbox is Microsoft's gaming ecosystem that includes consoles, online services, cloud gaming, and digital entertainment, connecting players through games, media, and community experiences.
Minecraft - Logo Minecraft Game App ID: 10028

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