67: Black Myth Wukong Controversy

Summary

In the “Mastering the Game” podcast, host Jermaine Harris discusses the upcoming video game “Black Myth Wukong,” set to release in mid-August. He highlights controversy surrounding the game, particularly a list of guidelines issued by Hero Games, a major investor in the game’s development. The guidelines include a brief list of do’s, which simply encourages players to enjoy the game, but the don’ts raise eyebrows. While some rules are straightforward, like avoiding insults toward other influencers, others are more peculiar, such as prohibiting discussions on feminist themes, certain sensitive terms like “quarantine” or “COVID-19,” and any commentary on China’s gaming industry policies. Harris speculates that these restrictions might indicate an attempt to control the narrative about both the game and China, suggesting a potential state agenda, though he admits he lacks concrete evidence to support this theory.

Source: https://www.ign.com/articles/black-myth-wukong-marketing-team-offers-content-creators-a-steam-key-but-bans-feminist-propaganda-and-all-%20alk-of-covid

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