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, ancestra…
Evading strict censorship around religious and supernatural content, Chinese horror games have long used cultural elements like paper money, ancestra…
Exploring the best of China’s 2024 video game releases, from indie gems to blockbusters
Despite localization’s key role in achieving success abroad, the industry remains misunderstood in China—something many linguists hope China’s first …
How Hong Kong’s once-iconic beauty pageant evolved through decades of cultural shifts, media scrutiny, and changing definitions of beauty
An American roller coaster enthusiast’s bumpy road to find good rides and community
We gathered people to play the hottest game of the year. Here’s what they had to say about it.
A new generation of researchers and archivists reexamines the underappreciated history of China-made video game consoles, challenging long-held notio…
The regional card game “guandan,” literally “throwing eggs,” has become one of the country’s most popular social activities
Young professionals’ new office trend for rotundity blurs the line between ambition and absurdity
Insider anxiety, regulatory scrutiny, and widespread criticism challenge the micro-drama industry in sustaining its billion-dollar saga
A look back at 2023 in Chinese video games, a year marked by farewells, e-sports debuts, and much-hyped new titles.