Black Myth: Wukong – Why the Chinese game is taking the world by storm
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Black Myth: Wukong – Why the Chinese game is taking the world by storm

Al Jazeera  

The video game sold more than 10 million copies within three days, becoming the most successful Chinese game of all time. Black Myth: Wukong, produced by developer Game Science, has already generated an estimated $800-900m in revenue to date and will help project Chinese culture to a global audience. In November, IGN, a United States video game and entertainment media company, reported on an alleged history of sexist posts that went public from some of Black Myth: Wukong’s developers. Ex-Gamekult journalist Benoit “ExServ” Reinier was among individuals to receive the guidelines from Game Science and has made a public video stating that he would not be reviewing Black Myth: Wukong, describing the guidelines as “ridiculous” due to concerns about censorship. “With the continued emergence of successful cases including Black Myth: Wukong, more investment and resources will focus on the Chinese gaming industry,” Mei Bo, senior game producer and founder of a gaming startup, told the Global Times.

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Black Myth: Wukong takes top prize at awards gala
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Black Myth: Wukong takes top prize at awards gala

China Daily  

A bust of Wukong, the protagonist of the Chinese video game Black Myth: Wukong, is displayed on Wednesday at the booth of Game Science, the developer of the popular game, at the Light of Internet Expo in Wuzhen, Zhejiang province. China's first AAA video game, Black Myth: Wukong, emerged as the star at one of the oldest and most prestigious …

Black Myth: Wukong takes top prize at awards gala
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Black Myth: Wukong takes top prize at awards gala

China Daily  

A bust of Wukong, the protagonist of the Chinese video game Black Myth: Wukong, is displayed on Wednesday at the booth of Game Science, the developer of the popular game, at the Light of Internet Expo in Wuzhen, Zhejiang province. China's first AAA video game, Black Myth: Wukong, emerged as the star at one of the oldest and most prestigious …

Black Myth: Wukong takes top prize at awards gala
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Black Myth: Wukong takes top prize at awards gala

China Daily  

By YANG YANG | CHINA DAILY | Updated: 2024-11-23 07:46 A bust of Wukong, the protagonist of the Chinese video game Black Myth: Wukong, is displayed on Wednesday at the booth of Game Science, the developer of the popular game, at the Light of Internet Expo in Wuzhen, Zhejiang province. China's first AAA video game, Black Myth: Wukong, emerged as …

Black Myth: Wukong takes top prize at awards gala
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Black Myth: Wukong takes top prize at awards gala

China Daily  

By YANG YANG | CHINA DAILY | Updated: 2024-11-23 07:46 A bust of Wukong, the protagonist of the Chinese video game Black Myth: Wukong, is displayed on Wednesday at the booth of Game Science, the developer of the popular game, at the Light of Internet Expo in Wuzhen, Zhejiang province. China's first AAA video game, Black Myth: Wukong, emerged as …

Black Myth: A Journey of Resilience and Global Expansion
2 months ago

Black Myth: A Journey of Resilience and Global Expansion

ABP News  

Black Myth: Wukong has achieved remarkable success in the Chinese gaming industry, with an impressive 18 million copies sold within two weeks of its launch. The game's success has propelled both the game and its early investor, Hero Games, into the spotlight. Black Myth: Wukong's initial sales have been staggering, even rivalling early figures for Cyberpunk 2077. The game's expansion …

Black Myth: Wukong Deluxe Edition: A Collector's Delight for Fans
2 months, 1 week ago

Black Myth: Wukong Deluxe Edition: A Collector's Delight for Fans

ABP News  

Black Myth: Wukong is now available for pre-order at Games The Shop for Rs 5,999. The Deluxe Edition comes with exclusive in-game content, including the Bronzecloud Staff and Folk Opera-themed equipment. The physical disc version will come complete with the full game content, eliminating the need for any additional downloads.

Black Myth: Wukong has global gamers abuzz
3 months, 1 week ago

Black Myth: Wukong has global gamers abuzz

China Daily  

A view of Chinese video game Black Myth: Wukong's booth during the China International Fair for Trade in Services in Beijing in September. YAN XIANG/FOR CHINA DAILY In a year marked by innovation, the Chinese video game Black Myth: Wukong has become a sensation, captivating gamers worldwide. Collin Jin, deputy president of CPA Australia's East and Central China Committee, said …

Black Myth: Wukong's Global Domination Sparks Global Gamers' Awe
3 months, 1 week ago

Black Myth: Wukong's Global Domination Sparks Global Gamers' Awe

China Daily  

Black Myth: Wukong has taken the gaming world by storm, with over 10 million copies sold in its first three days. Popular YouTuber AfroSenju XL has been a major force in spreading excitement, showcasing the game's captivating narrative and modern take on Chinese folklore. The game's success signifies a shift in gaming narratives, merging high-quality production with cultural storytelling, and …

From folk roots to game fame
3 months, 2 weeks ago

From folk roots to game fame

China Daily  

Vocal artist Zhelai is the singer of Pi, one of the tracks from the game Black Myth: Wukong. As the first Chinese AAA game, Black Myth: Wukong has gained explosive popularity, and one of its tracks, Pi, has also garnered significant attention. Some consider the word "pi" to be vulgar, which is why many refer to the song by its …

From folk roots to game fame
3 months, 2 weeks ago

From folk roots to game fame

China Daily  

Vocal artist Zhelai is the singer of Pi, one of the tracks from the game Black Myth: Wukong. As the first Chinese AAA game, Black Myth: Wukong has gained explosive popularity, and one of its tracks, Pi, has also garnered significant attention. Some consider the word "pi" to be vulgar, which is why many refer to the song by its …

‘Black Myth: Wukong’ Shows China’s Cultural Soft Power Is No Myth
3 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Black Myth: Wukong’ Shows China’s Cultural Soft Power Is No Myth

The Diplomat  

The hottest video game in the world right now is called “Black Myth: Wukong.” Set in the world of the Chinese classic novel “Journey to the West,” players take control of a monkey warrior – the Destined One – on a quest to fulfill an ancient prophecy by exploring fantastical lands, finding lost relics, and fighting demons and monsters. What …

Chinese culture shared treasure of compatriots across Taiwan Strait: mainland spokesperson
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Chinese culture shared treasure of compatriots across Taiwan Strait: mainland spokesperson

China Daily  

BEIJING -- A mainland spokesperson said on Wednesday that Chinese culture is a shared treasure among compatriots across the Taiwan Strait when asked about the popularity of the mainland-made video game "Black Myth: Wukong" in Taiwan. Chen Binhua, a spokesperson for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, attributed the game's popularity on the island to its artistic merits and familiarity …

Chinese culture shared treasure of compatriots across Taiwan Strait: mainland spokesperson
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Chinese culture shared treasure of compatriots across Taiwan Strait: mainland spokesperson

China Daily  

BEIJING -- A mainland spokesperson said on Wednesday that Chinese culture is a shared treasure among compatriots across the Taiwan Strait when asked about the popularity of the mainland-made video game "Black Myth: Wukong" in Taiwan. Chen Binhua, a spokesperson for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, attributed the game's popularity on the island to its artistic merits and familiarity …

Shanxi's wonders inspire art of hit game
4 months ago

Shanxi's wonders inspire art of hit game

China Daily  

Jinci Temple in Taiyuan. Success of Black Myth: Wukong spurs sharp rise in tourist visits to province On Aug 20, the highly anticipated Black Myth: Wukong — A Chinese self-developed AAA game — made its domestic and global debut, immediately becoming a hit in the industry. Notably, the game has also sparked interest in Chinese culture, as it is deeply …

Shanxi's wonders inspire art of hit game
4 months ago

Shanxi's wonders inspire art of hit game

China Daily  

Jinci Temple in Taiyuan. Success of Black Myth: Wukong spurs sharp rise in tourist visits to province On Aug 20, the highly anticipated Black Myth: Wukong — A Chinese self-developed AAA game — made its domestic and global debut, immediately becoming a hit in the industry. Notably, the game has also sparked interest in Chinese culture, as it is deeply …

Shanxi's wonders inspire art of hit game
4 months ago

Shanxi's wonders inspire art of hit game

China Daily  

It is among Shanxi's attractions featured in Black Myth: Wukong. Shanxi's tourism and cultural heritage authorities also attached great importance to the game production team, requiring local officials to offer assistance. In June, when Game Science began to launch presale promotional campaigns, the Shanxi Culture and Tourism Department also began a series of promotional campaigns featuring the Wukong-related scenic sites. …

Behind-the-scenes glimpse of Kong Fu master animating Wukong
4 months, 1 week ago

Behind-the-scenes glimpse of Kong Fu master animating Wukong

China Daily  

Yin Kai adjusts his movements under the instruction of a motion capture crew member at a workshop in Shenzhen, South China's Guangdong province, Aug 28, 2024. as millions of "Black Myth: Wukong" players fight their foes with unrestricted combos of skills and abilities, many may wonder how these eye-dazzling moves were made possible. Considered China's first homegrown high-cost, high-volume, high-quality …

Behind-the-scenes glimpse of Kong Fu master animating Wukong
4 months, 1 week ago

Behind-the-scenes glimpse of Kong Fu master animating Wukong

China Daily  

Yin Kai adjusts his movements under the instruction of a motion capture crew member at a workshop in Shenzhen, South China's Guangdong province, Aug 28, 2024. as millions of "Black Myth: Wukong" players fight their foes with unrestricted combos of skills and abilities, many may wonder how these eye-dazzling moves were made possible. Considered China's first homegrown high-cost, high-volume, high-quality …

Behind-the-scenes glimpse of Kong Fu master animating Wukong
4 months, 1 week ago

Behind-the-scenes glimpse of Kong Fu master animating Wukong

China Daily  

Yin Kai adjusts his movements under the instruction of a motion capture crew member at a workshop in Shenzhen, South China's Guangdong province, Aug 28, 2024. as millions of "Black Myth: Wukong" players fight their foes with unrestricted combos of skills and abilities, many may wonder how these eye-dazzling moves were made possible. Considered China's first homegrown high-cost, high-volume, high-quality …

Behind-the-scenes glimpse of Kong Fu master animating Wukong
4 months, 1 week ago

Behind-the-scenes glimpse of Kong Fu master animating Wukong

China Daily  

Yin Kai adjusts his movements under the instruction of a motion capture crew member at a workshop in Shenzhen, South China's Guangdong province, Aug 28, 2024. as millions of "Black Myth: Wukong" players fight their foes with unrestricted combos of skills and abilities, many may wonder how these eye-dazzling moves were made possible. Considered China's first homegrown high-cost, high-volume, high-quality …

Hit Chinese video game builds pride, subdues prejudice
4 months, 1 week ago

Hit Chinese video game builds pride, subdues prejudice

China Daily  

People watch a gamer try the Black Myth: Wukong game at a shopping mall in Wuhan, Hubei province, on Thursday. "It's not excessive to say that I have been expecting a game like this my entire life," said 39-year-old Kang Jianxiong, while manipulating the hero in the Black Myth: Wukong video game to stand on the top of his magic …

Hit Chinese video game builds pride, subdues prejudice
4 months, 1 week ago

Hit Chinese video game builds pride, subdues prejudice

China Daily  

A gamer tries the action role-playing game in Tianjin. Cultural export Black Myth: Wukong has proved so popular that a question about its was raised at a Ministry of Foreign Affairs news conference on Aug 21.Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said while she knew little about video games, judging from its name and the fact that it is derived from Journey …

Hit Chinese video game builds pride, subdues prejudice
4 months, 1 week ago

Hit Chinese video game builds pride, subdues prejudice

China Daily  

People take photos in front of a poster of Black Myth: Wukong at the Game Science display during Gamescom 2024 in Cologne, Germany, on Thursday. Then came the recent phenomenon of Black Myth: Wukong, based on the Chinese classic novel Journey to the West, which tells how a monkey born out of natural forces acquired skills and guarded his master …

Hit Chinese video game builds pride, subdues prejudice
4 months, 1 week ago

Hit Chinese video game builds pride, subdues prejudice

China Daily  

People watch a gamer try the Black Myth: Wukong game at a shopping mall in Wuhan, Hubei province, on Thursday. "It's not excessive to say that I have been expecting a game like this my entire life," said 39-year-old Kang Jianxiong, while manipulating the hero in the Black Myth: Wukong video game to stand on the top of his magic …

Hit Chinese video game builds pride, subdues prejudice
4 months, 1 week ago

Hit Chinese video game builds pride, subdues prejudice

China Daily  

People watch a gamer try the Black Myth: Wukong game at a shopping mall in Wuhan, Hubei province, on Thursday. "It's not excessive to say that I have been expecting a game like this my entire life," said 39-year-old Kang Jianxiong, while manipulating the hero in the Black Myth: Wukong video game to stand on the top of his magic …

Hit Chinese video game builds pride, subdues prejudice
4 months, 1 week ago

Hit Chinese video game builds pride, subdues prejudice

China Daily  

People watch a gamer try the Black Myth: Wukong game at a shopping mall in Wuhan, Hubei province, on Thursday. "It's not excessive to say that I have been expecting a game like this my entire life," said 39-year-old Kang Jianxiong, while manipulating the hero in the Black Myth: Wukong video game to stand on the top of his magic …

Hit game boosts sales of related products
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Hit game boosts sales of related products

China Daily  

People gather on Friday in Milan, Italy, near graffiti based on Black Myth: Wukong, a Chinese-made video game that has gone viral globally after its official release on Tuesday. ALBERTO LINGRIA/XINHUA Personal computers, Sony Play-Station 5 consoles and other derivative products are flying off the shelves in China, fueled by the overwhelming popularity of the newly launched Chinese-made video game …

Hit game boosts sales of related products
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Hit game boosts sales of related products

China Daily  

People gather on Friday in Milan, Italy, near graffiti based on Black Myth: Wukong, a Chinese-made video game that has gone viral globally after its official release on Tuesday. ALBERTO LINGRIA/XINHUA Personal computers, Sony Play-Station 5 consoles and other derivative products are flying off the shelves in China, fueled by the overwhelming popularity of the newly launched Chinese-made video game …

Chinese hit game 'Black Myth: Wukong' sells 10m copies in three days
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Chinese hit game 'Black Myth: Wukong' sells 10m copies in three days

China Daily  

BEIJING - Chinese hit video game "Black Myth: Wukong" has taken the gaming world by storm, selling more than 10 million copies across all platforms in just three days after its release, developer Game Science announced on Friday night. Considered the first Chinese-developed "Triple-A" title, "Black Myth: Wukong" topped the "most-played games" list on Steam, a leading gaming platform, merely …

Hit video game sparks domestic tourism boom
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Hit video game sparks domestic tourism boom

China Daily  

Shisi Temple in Lishui, Zhejiang province, is one of the cultural landmarks that has inspired a scene in Black Myth: Wukong, a Chinese-developed video game. The Chinese mythological hero Wukong, whose popularity has surged worldwide thanks to a new video game, has also sparked a tourism boom as travelers seek out certain destinations with ancient architecture and heavy Chinese vibes. …

Old Chinese novel making waves globally
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Old Chinese novel making waves globally

China Daily  

Gamers showcase promotional material for Black Myth: Wukong on Wednesday in Shanghai. Cas, 35, a YouTuber in the United States, said: "I wanted to know more about Journey to the West once I began researching Black Myth: Wukong." Wukong's story is "a gateway to Chinese culture", Cas said, adding that Wukong is the "Frodo of Asia". Black Myth: Wukong has …

'Wukong' ignites gaming boom in Ningbo
4 months, 2 weeks ago

'Wukong' ignites gaming boom in Ningbo

China Daily  

A dedicated "Black Myth: Wukong" gaming zone is set up at the JD Mall in Ningbo. The highly anticipated release of China's flagship game, "Black Myth: Wukong", has triggered a buying frenzy among gamers in Ningbo, Zhejiang province, driving up sales and demand for high-performance PCs, laptops, graphics cards, and gaming consoles, according to Ningbo Daily. At the bustling EGO …

Cultural spillover effect bears rich dividends
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Cultural spillover effect bears rich dividends

China Daily  

JIN DING/CHINA DAILY "Black Myth: Wukong", a single-player video game, became an instant hit upon its launch on Tuesday, setting multiple records including that for the highest number of simultaneous online users, with hashtags on the video game accumulating a record 2 billion views on China's X-like microblog Weibo by Wednesday. In August 2020, when Game Science, which at the …

国产游戏《黑神话：悟空》火爆全球 中国文化“出海”绽放魅力
4 months, 2 weeks ago

国产游戏《黑神话：悟空》火爆全球 中国文化“出海”绽放魅力

China Daily  

由游戏科学工作室开发、以中国神话为背景的国产首款大型3A游戏《黑神话：悟空》近日上线，在全球游戏市场引发一场“中国风潮”，吸引无数玩家和全球媒体关注。 图片来源：新华社 "'Black Myth: Wukong'. 路透社21日报道称：“《黑神话：悟空》……在发布一天后，在Steam游戏平台上的同时在线玩家数已突破220万。” The video game, inspired by the ancient Chinese tale "Journey to the West," surpassed the popularity of other much-hyped single-player titles like Cyberpunk 2077 and Elden Ring, according to data tracker SteamDB. 数据追踪公司SteamDB称，这款以中国神话故事《西游记》为灵感的电子游戏的热度已超过《赛博朋克2077》、《艾尔登法环》等其他热门单机游戏。 "The success of the game shows that Chinese game developers have high-end development capabilities for AAA games and can compete with …

Cultural spillover effect bears rich dividends
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Cultural spillover effect bears rich dividends

China Daily  

"Black Myth: Wukong", a single-player video game, became an instant hit upon its launch on Tuesday, setting multiple records including that for the highest number of simultaneous online users, with hashtags on the video game accumulating a record 2 billion views on China's X-like microblog Weibo by Wednesday. In August 2020, when Game Science, which at the time employed fewer …

Cultural spillover effect bears rich dividends
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Cultural spillover effect bears rich dividends

China Daily  

JIN DING/CHINA DAILY "Black Myth: Wukong", a single-player video game, became an instant hit upon its launch on Tuesday, setting multiple records including that for the highest number of simultaneous online users, with hashtags on the video game accumulating a record 2 billion views on China's X-like microblog Weibo by Wednesday. In August 2020, when Game Science, which at the …

Hit video game sparks domestic tourism boom
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Hit video game sparks domestic tourism boom

China Daily  

Xuankong Temple, which is built into a cliff in Datong, Shanxi province, is one of the cultural landmarks that has inspired a scene in Black Myth: Wukong, a Chinese-developed video game. North China's Shanxi province is among the travel spots benefiting from the game's popularity and the new tourism boom. Chen Shaoqing, deputy director of Shanxi's Culture and Tourism Department, …

Hit video game sparks domestic tourism boom
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Hit video game sparks domestic tourism boom

China Daily  

Xuankong Temple, which is built into a cliff in Datong, Shanxi province, is one of the cultural landmarks that has inspired a scene in Black Myth: Wukong, a Chinese-developed video game. North China's Shanxi province is among the travel spots benefiting from the game's popularity and the new tourism boom. Chen Shaoqing, deputy director of Shanxi's Culture and Tourism Department, …

Black Myth-Wukong: Hit Chinese video game caught in censorship row
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Black Myth-Wukong: Hit Chinese video game caught in censorship row

The Hindu  

“The co-publisher of hit Chinese video game Black Myth: Wukong this week sent guidelines to foreign streamers, urging them against discussing politically touchy topics such as COVID-19 or feminism,” players said. But in the run up to the game’s release, video streamers reported receiving a document from co-publishers Hero Games warning them to avoid topics including “feminist propaganda” or “politics” …

'Wukong' ignites gaming boom in Ningbo
4 months, 2 weeks ago

'Wukong' ignites gaming boom in Ningbo

China Daily  

A dedicated "Black Myth: Wukong" gaming zone is set up at the JD Mall in Ningbo. The highly anticipated release of China's flagship game, "Black Myth: Wukong", has triggered a buying frenzy among gamers in Ningbo, Zhejiang province, driving up sales and demand for high-performance PCs, laptops, graphics cards, and gaming consoles, according to Ningbo Daily. At the bustling EGO …

Game on, this time with Chinese legends
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Game on, this time with Chinese legends

China Daily  

A gamer watches a promotional video for Black Myth: Wukong, a game developed by Chinese company Game Science, in Beijing on Aug 20, 2024, after the game was released worldwide. PAI GU/CHINA NEWS SERVICE On the video games circuit, an arena dominated by Western legends, one can say the Chinese legends have arrived. On Tuesday, the day of its official …

Video game based on classic novel goes viral
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Video game based on classic novel goes viral

China Daily  

By Li Mingmei in New York and Yang Yang in Beijing | China Daily | Updated: 2024-08-21 07:11 A gamer watches a promotional video for Black Myth: Wukong, a game developed by Chinese company Game Science, in Beijing on Aug 20, 2024, after the game was released worldwide. PAI GU/CHINA NEWS SERVICE A highly anticipated video game based on ancient …

Game on, this time with Chinese legends
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Game on, this time with Chinese legends

China Daily  

A gamer watches a promotional video for Black Myth: Wukong, a game developed by Chinese company Game Science, in Beijing on Aug 20, 2024, after the game was released worldwide. PAI GU/CHINA NEWS SERVICE On the video games circuit, an arena dominated by Western legends, one can say the Chinese legends have arrived. On Tuesday, the day of its official …

Video game based on classic novel goes viral
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Video game based on classic novel goes viral

China Daily  

By Li Mingmei in New York and Yang Yang in Beijing | China Daily | Updated: 2024-08-21 07:11 A gamer watches a promotional video for Black Myth: Wukong, a game developed by Chinese company Game Science, in Beijing on Aug 20, 2024, after the game was released worldwide. PAI GU/CHINA NEWS SERVICE A highly anticipated video game based on ancient …

Game on, this time with Chinese legends
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Game on, this time with Chinese legends

China Daily  

On the video games circuit, an arena dominated by Western legends, one can say the Chinese legends have arrived. On Tuesday, the day of its official release, 1.6 million global players were playing together online the newly developed game Black Myth: Wukong on the Steam platform. Now Black Myth: Wukong has gone a step further by telling the story of …

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