A blockbuster Chinese video game sparks debate on sexism in the nation’s gaming industry
4 months ago

A blockbuster Chinese video game sparks debate on sexism in the nation’s gaming industry

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A blockbuster new Chinese video game hailed as a milestone for the country’s gaming industry has put an unexpected spotlight on longstanding claims of rampant sexism in China’s male-dominated gaming culture. While some gamers are basking in the runaway success of the action-adventure title “Black Myth: Wukong,” others are voicing their complaints about sexism in Chinese gaming and lodging allegations against the game’s Shenzhen-based developer, Game Science, that it posted offensive messages online. “There is no doubt that this is a milestone in the Chinese gaming industry,” said Feng Xu, secretary of the Chengdu Cyber Game Industry Association. “It’s exporting authentic Chinese culture by introducing Monkey King to the world.” China, which famously imposed limits on how long kids can play video games and sought to curtail excessive spending on online gaming, has shown full support for “Black Myth.” The government of China’s northwestern Shanxi province collaborated with the game’s developer to promote local tourism.

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