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The Fear Within: Can China’s Horror Game Developers Overcome Genre Malaise
Evading strict censorship around religious and supernatural content, Chinese horror games have long used cultural elements like paper money, ancestral tablets, and red lanterns to evoke horror and tension—yet now, audiences are seeking deeper thrills
The Year in Play: China’s Top Video Games of 2024
Exploring the best of China’s 2024 video game releases, from indie gems to blockbusters
Lost in Translation: The Localization Challenge of “Black Myth: Wukong”
Despite localization’s key role in achieving success abroad, the industry remains misunderstood in China—something many linguists hope China’s first AAA game will change
Beyond the Crown: Miss Hong Kong’s Shifting Influence
How Hong Kong’s once-iconic beauty pageant evolved through decades of cultural shifts, media scrutiny, and changing definitions of beauty
Riding Solo: The Struggles of Roller Coaster Enthusiasts in China’s Sparse Thrill Scene
An American roller coaster enthusiast’s bumpy road to find good rides and community
Monkeying Around: Chinese Gamers on the ‘Black Myth’ Phenomenon
We gathered people to play the hottest game of the year. Here’s what they had to say about it.
Little Tyrants: A Brief History of Chinese Video Game Consoles
A new generation of researchers and archivists reexamines the underappreciated history of China-made video game consoles, challenging long-held notions about the devices remembered dearly by millions of Chinese
Throwing Eggs: How “Guandan” Became China’s Favorite Card Game
The regional card game “guandan,” literally “throwing eggs,” has become one of the country’s most popular social activities
Big Belly Business: China’s Latest Corporate Craze
Young professionals’ new office trend for rotundity blurs the line between ambition and absurdity
High Stakes in Short Takes: China’s Booming Micro-Drama Business
Insider anxiety, regulatory scrutiny, and widespread criticism challenge the micro-drama industry in sustaining its billion-dollar saga
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