China’s new wave of cinematic games is putting players inside the screen, but many titles are still figuring out how to put them in control
Designed for fragmented attention and instant access, mini-games have evolved from a niche product designed by small studios into an increasingly AI-…
Evading strict censorship around religious and supernatural content, Chinese horror games have long used cultural elements like paper money, ancestra…
Find out how China’s increasing gaming literacy and female representation are reshaping the industry, and more with our latest magazine issue
With the success of “Black Myth” and a new generation of parents who grew up playing video games, China has leveled up its understanding of gaming. B…
Although women account for almost half of all gamers in China, sexism is still rampant in China’s gaming scene
Find out how Chinese people reconnect with nature in an urbanized age, and more with our latest magazine issue
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…
In the sometimes murky world of China’s game boosters, the promise of easy money masks harsh (virtual) realities
Video games mix real-world history and fiction in ways that inform—and perhaps distort—people’s views of China
Small game developers vie for creative and commercial success in an industry often blurring the line between work and leisure
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