Black Myth: Wukong is a good omen for some, but small Chinese game developers see obstacles

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While China’s first AAA video game has bolstered industry confidence, Tencent backing and government favour are not accessible to everyone.

But the excitement belies the numerous challenges that remain for the industry, including strict government censorship, a conservative culture and a propensity to find the quickest route to monetisation.

Tucked away in the southwest corner of the eastern Chinese city of Hangzhou, security staff stand guard at a few nondescript four-storey villas to dissuade tourists from taking photos.

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Author / Journalist: Ann Cao

Category: Technology

Markets: Hong KongChina

Topics: Science Gaming Developers Remain Corner Staff Video Game City Security Release

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Article Type: News Report

Published On: 2024-08-31 @ 13:00:11 (5 days ago)

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News Source URL: scmp.com

Language: English

Article Length: 323 words

Reading Time: 2 minutes read

Sentences: 9 lines

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