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

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A blockbuster new Chinese video game is smashing records. “Black Myth: Wukong” drew millions of players within hours of its launch in August and is being hailed as a milestone in China’s gaming industry. It drew praise and pride for its compelling plot and beautiful graphics but also set off a heated debate over sexism in Chinese gaming.

A man holds up an umbrella against the rain as he walks past an ad promoting the latest blockbuster new Chinese video game “Black Myth: Wukong” in Beijing, Friday, Aug. 23, 2024. A woman holds up an umbrella as it rains near an advertisement promoting the latest blockbuster new Chinese video game “Black Myth: Wukong” in Beijing, Friday, Aug. 23, 2024. People walk past an advertisement promoting the latest blockbuster new Chinese video game “Black Myth: Wukong” in Beijing, Friday, Aug. 23, 2024.

AP was not able to independently verify the screenshots, though gamers interviewed reported seeing the posts. Game Science did not respond to an email seeking comment and hasn’t publicly commented on the controversy. Skylar Hu, the only woman on her game engineering team of over 20 people, said her male colleagues often posted sexual jokes in work chat groups. She said when she told offenders to stop, her messages were ignored.

“A lot of people think it’s just kidding around. But I cannot accept such misogynistic remarks,” said Hua. “I take it quite seriously.” “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.”, 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. State media have also published a series of articles praising the game.

 

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