Daniel Camilo
@DanielOlimac • 4,247 subscribers
Gaming/China - Consultant. Living in Shenzhen. Some of my writings at @GIBiz. Be kind to others.
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World Apart is being described as "the game with the highest AI density". Backed by ByteDance (TikTok), and announced for PC, this RPG feels like an ambitious proof-of-concept for the whole "AI NPCs" idea that several companies have been trying to hype in the last couple of years. It goes hard on generative AI and other implementations of the tech. This was one of 12 games shown by ByteDance at ChinaJoy 2026 btw. The game seems to actually be real, and a Steam page is already online (link in 🧵). No release date yet. (personal note: this tweet is not me promoting or supporting gen-AI in gaming. Personally, I don't find this game appealing, although I am curious to see how it all works out when it launches. If it does. I do think it's an interesting case-study, and it's a title that has created quite a lot of buzz in some industry circles, so it's worth being aware of it. Also, I feel stupid having to explain all this.)
Daniel Camilo78,537 görüntüleme • 14 gün önce
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A gay club somewhere in China throwing an "Uncle Red" (look it up!) party! lol I'm sharing this mostly to show people who still think the country is some sort of closed-up North Korea that actually, there's a lot "going on". (LGBT rights are still a severe issue in the country)
Daniel Camilo1,940,180 görüntüleme • 1 yıl önce
Stellar Blade is a game that only gets worse the longer you play. Level/world design is appallingly boring. Enemy design is some of the most generic ever. Traversal/platforming elements are simply bad. I really appreciate the incredible work put into the character models, animation, and even more into costume design. Really superb dedication here! The combat is a saving grace, although it could be improved, greatly. Overall the game "justifies" itself thanks to its unapologetic, but well produced, presentation. It's a nice and fun action adventure game with awful writing, terrible quests, and dated game design. It outstays its welcome, as 10 to 15 hours could have easily been cut from the final game to improve pacing. Somehow manages to work well enough overall still. I'm finishing Stellar Blade for the first time, and that's why I'm writing this now. It's one of those games I started, then paused for many months, and now decided to return. If I had to give it a score this would be a strong 6/10, but it's the kind of 6 I can appreciate, and I'm looking forward to the sequel. IMO
Daniel Camilo150,146 görüntüleme • 1 ay önce
Beast of Reincarnation is truly an extraordinary game. After playing for about 3 hours, this might be one of the most soulless experiences I ever had with a major game release. It has such a soporific quality to it that I find so fascinating, even if it is what ultimately made me quit. With its soft-spoken characters, lethargic soundtrack and comatose world, Beast of Reincarnation feels like a nightmarish lullaby that has taken every one of its elements from other better games. Nothing in this title works very well, nothing works particularly bad. Everything is just kinda...there. Janky, derivative, uninspired, technically deficient, hollow. Somehow however, there's a game in here that functions, that can carry the user forward and even surprise with some occasional "oh that's interesting" moments. But the feeling that you're just turning pages on a neverending blank book persists. With each step forward I kept asking myself "why am I still doing this?". I couldn't find a convincing answer, and so I quit. Thank you Game Pass. You have fulfilled your duty. Perhaps this is what The Nothing really was all about after all. A fullness of elements that lead absolutely nowhere. Thankfully Sebastian saved us from that. Or was it Atreus? *This is not a review. I didn't even finish it, and likely never will. These are just comments based on the little I played.*
Daniel Camilo33,611 görüntüleme • 11 gün önce
Lord of Mysteries release date: November 1, 2026. That is, according to the game's listing on the App Store (+ in 🧵). The very ambitious and highly anticipated fantasy-steampunk MMORPG has, reportedly, been in development by more than 600 people for over 4 years, by Hangzhou-based studio SPARK NEXA. UE5 game, to be released on mobile and PC (at least), and F2P. Cross-platform progression. Lord of Mysteries is a transmedia IP, originating as the very popular web novel, and going on to expand into animation, merchandise, and gaming. While the novel might sound obscure to many, in fact it is extremely popular not only in China, but globally as well. It has been translated into at least 14 languages, and allegedly reaches over 100 million fans.
Daniel Camilo192,691 görüntüleme • 2 ay önce
The Xbox Series X is selling so poorly that Microsoft started retooling existing stock into LED ad boxes.
Daniel Camilo18,695 görüntüleme • 11 gün önce
Wuthering Waves concert tour sold out the 18,000-seat Shanghai SPD Sports Center for 2 nights in a row (July 17-18). This was the debut of the "To the New World" concert tour, which will also travel to Tokyo, Seoul, Taipei, Singapore and Los Angeles. Game is developed by KURO GAMES, and available on mobile, PC, PS5 and Xbox. Wuthering Waves
Daniel Camilo47,524 görüntüleme • 1 ay önce
IShowSpeed mind blown when realizing that a lot of people in China actually watch YouTube and know him. This is great! He's doing more to normalize China to the world than any State-sponsored influencers could ever hope to. Genuine, unfiltered interactions. Speed⭐️
Daniel Camilo359,166 görüntüleme • 1 yıl önce
Phantom Blade Zero confirmed to officially release in China on October 29. Same date as the global release. The game will be available in Mainland China on WeGame. That is Tencent's PC digital storefront. Pretty much like Steam. Still, most Chinese gamers will probably get the game on Steam anyway, as it is far more popular than WeGame in the country. 🧵...
Daniel Camilo26,639 görüntüleme • 27 gün önce
Wuchang: Fallen Feathers is celebrating its first anniversary. The studio claims the game has reached 5 million players (not copies sold!). It also release on Game Pass at launch. The future of the IP remains up in the air following all the recently reported changes with the original development studio. Personally, I think this is one of the best games I've ever played. Can't recommend it enough. pic in 🧵...
Daniel Camilo24,140 görüntüleme • 27 gün önce
*NEW GAME REVEAL* Indie ARPG "Yellow Heaven's Defiant Path" (黄天逆途). New gameplay trailer. Looks stunning imo! .Developed by a small but very ambitious self-funded team (seeking funding, and planning a crowdfunding). .The English title is a tentative loose translation of the Chinese original. .Isometric/top-down w roguelike elements. .Single-Player .Steam page and more info on the studio and game will be revealed soon. Game art in 🧵...
Daniel Camilo20,518 görüntüleme • 26 gün önce
This moment will probably live with me forever until I die. I've been thinking about it every day since I finished Mixtape. My mouth made sounds when playing this part! The buildup of the action, the music, the lyrics, what we're trying to achieve...no notes. Perfection!
Daniel Camilo55,989 görüntüleme • 3 ay önce
Tides of Annihilation trailer side-by-side comparison. -Xbox Partner Preview trailer (bottom) -China trailer shared by the studio on Chinese socials (top). KEY DIFFERENCES: CN trailer is longer, has extra dialogues and visual elements ToA is a Chinese game. Tides of Annihilation 🧵...
Daniel Camilo105,015 görüntüleme • 9 ay önce
EVE cosplay campaign from PlayStation in China. PlayStation China is asking people to share their Stellar Blade cosplays, and will award the best with merch and other gifts. The model in the video is Yanyan, a Chinese influencer based in Shanghai. More vids and pics in 🧵👀
Daniel Camilo77,910 görüntüleme • 6 ay önce
Hideo Kojima Chinese New Year greetings video. Physint concept artist Xiao Ma also shows up. He is Chinese (I think/assume), and his family name is 马 (Horse), like this new year... ‼️Death Stranding 2 second biggest market worldwide is China, sales-wise. China is a very important market for Kojima Productions! This video was shared both by PlayStation China, and Kojima Productions accounts.
Daniel Camilo41,389 görüntüleme • 6 ay önce