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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
玩: The Character That Tempts Both Joy and Danger
Over the centuries, the character 玩 has evolved from encapsulating an appreciation for jade to describing a state of entertainment and even a lack of commitment
Before “Black Myth,” Other Games Tapped into Chinese Culture
From almost the very beginning, video games have drawn inspiration from Chinese literature
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
The Business of Murder: Regulations Hit Role-Playing Murder Mystery Games
Do government regulations mark the death sentence of the role-playing murder game industry?
EDG’s Epic Win Highlights Misogyny in the Gaming World
Chinese esports team’s victory triggers rape threats and sexual harassment from male fans
On Top of Her Game
Li Xiaomeng is breaking barriers as one of the world’s first female esports champions
Game Over?
China may have as many as 459 million gamers, but the industry is plagued with design and regulatory problems—and now a freeze on production
Claw Back
After a 13-year ban, “Crane Game” machines are the latest fad for Chinese shoppers
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