Tencent Holdings Ltd.’s revenue rose 8% after the summer release of Dungeon & Fighter Mobile helped China’s most valuable company resist a severe economic downturn.

Tencent’s core gaming business delivered strong results as the Chinese technology giant contended with a cooling economy.

Sometimes described as the world’s largest games company in revenue terms, China’s Tencent increased its net profits by 47% in the three months from July to September. Gains were driven by both its domestic and international games businesses.