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Gaming/China - Consultant. Living in Shenzhen. Some of my writings at @GIBiz. Be kind to others.

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The French actors from Clair Obscur are being robbed. No disrespect to Charlie Cox and Ben Starr, but the characters are firmly and intrinsically French, and the French actors did a phenomenal job that should be vastly more celebrated! I beg you, try playing it in French.

The French actors from Clair Obscur are being robbed. No disrespect to Charlie Cox and Ben Starr, but the characters are firmly and intrinsically French, and the French actors did a phenomenal job that should be vastly more celebrated! I beg you, try playing it in French.

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The lukewarm reaction from the audience to Heroes of Might and Magic 3 Remake is so sad. This was once one of the most celebrated IPs in gaming! The 3rd in particular was huge! There's now a clear fog over gaming from the 90s (and before) among so many people involved in the industry. It's a natural thing of course. Time doesn't stop. But still...this moment was depressing. #Gamescom #ONL

The lukewarm reaction from the audience to Heroes of Might and Magic 3 Remake is so sad. This was once one of the most celebrated IPs in gaming! The 3rd in particular was huge! There's now a clear fog over gaming from the 90s (and before) among so many people involved in the industry. It's a natural thing of course. Time doesn't stop. But still...this moment was depressing. #Gamescom #ONL

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Physical games are great!

Physical games are great!

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The environments in "Stellar Blade Blood Rain" look distinctively Chinese. Which makes sense, since Shift Up previously hinted that their next game was taking inspiration from Chongqing, in China.

The environments in "Stellar Blade Blood Rain" look distinctively Chinese. Which makes sense, since Shift Up previously hinted that their next game was taking inspiration from Chongqing, in China.

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Theresa Lorca is the first ever Portuguese Bond girl! 👏 The character is Portuguese, and voiced by fellow Portuguese actress Raquel Cipriano. A first for the franchise across books, films, and games. Representation! 🇵🇹

Theresa Lorca is the first ever Portuguese Bond girl! 👏 The character is Portuguese, and voiced by fellow Portuguese actress Raquel Cipriano. A first for the franchise across books, films, and games. Representation! 🇵🇹

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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)

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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)

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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

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

150,597 просмотров • 2 месяцев назад

Phantom Blade Zero behind-the-scenes dev-diary with Donnie Yen. The actor has been deeply involved in the game's combat choreography, being a consultant and performer. The game releases on PC and PS5 on October 29.

Phantom Blade Zero behind-the-scenes dev-diary with Donnie Yen. The actor has been deeply involved in the game's combat choreography, being a consultant and performer. The game releases on PC and PS5 on October 29.

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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.)

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.)

103,114 просмотров • 1 месяц назад

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.

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.

192,947 просмотров • 4 месяцев назад

World Apart just got a new gameplay trailer, launch date, and price. RPG know as "the game with the highest AI density", it self-promotes as being purposely "unserious" and comedic in tone. Backed by ByteDance (TikTok). PC early access on September 22, at ≈US$3.

World Apart just got a new gameplay trailer, launch date, and price. RPG know as "the game with the highest AI density", it self-promotes as being purposely "unserious" and comedic in tone. Backed by ByteDance (TikTok). PC early access on September 22, at ≈US$3.

18,848 просмотров • 14 дней назад

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⭐️

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⭐️

359,166 просмотров • 1 год назад

Finished Mortal Shell 2. It has the worst bosses of any soulslike I've played. MS2 falls right behind Nioh 3 and Mixtape as my favorite games of 2026 so far. It is a simple and beautiful game. It strips down complex mechanics for a fairly straightforward action-adventure epic that still provides the player with ample choices and freedom. It has the soul of black metal and the spirit of Zelda all in one. Dark, brutal, gory, with a great balance between open-world exploration and good-old dungeon fun. The humor is ever-present throughout the adventure (or maybe it's just me, always detecting a smiley wink in everything brutal death metal, as Mortal Shell 2 oozes), the lore is comprehensible at least, and the action and sense of discovery keep you going. The bosses are indeed the weak point of the game. Uninspired, bland, forgettable, and boring. Thankfully, the focus in MS2 is not on the bosses. It's the adventure! The journey! Loved all 69 hours I played!

Finished Mortal Shell 2. It has the worst bosses of any soulslike I've played. MS2 falls right behind Nioh 3 and Mixtape as my favorite games of 2026 so far. It is a simple and beautiful game. It strips down complex mechanics for a fairly straightforward action-adventure epic that still provides the player with ample choices and freedom. It has the soul of black metal and the spirit of Zelda all in one. Dark, brutal, gory, with a great balance between open-world exploration and good-old dungeon fun. The humor is ever-present throughout the adventure (or maybe it's just me, always detecting a smiley wink in everything brutal death metal, as Mortal Shell 2 oozes), the lore is comprehensible at least, and the action and sense of discovery keep you going. The bosses are indeed the weak point of the game. Uninspired, bland, forgettable, and boring. Thankfully, the focus in MS2 is not on the bosses. It's the adventure! The journey! Loved all 69 hours I played!

18,543 просмотров • 19 дней назад

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

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

48,414 просмотров • 2 месяцев назад

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.*

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.

33,638 просмотров • 1 месяц назад

For comparison: .ChinaJoy 2026: 438,900 visitors .Bilibili World 2026: ~400,000 .Gamescom 2026: 368,000 ChinaJoy further establishes itself as the biggest gaming expo in the world, by attendance. (reported numbers)

For comparison: .ChinaJoy 2026: 438,900 visitors .Bilibili World 2026: ~400,000 .Gamescom 2026: 368,000 ChinaJoy further establishes itself as the biggest gaming expo in the world, by attendance. (reported numbers)

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Genigods: Nezha is also coming to Xbox! Initially announced as a PC and PS5 title, the Chinese action game is now also officially scheduled to release on Microsoft's console. Developed by Genigods Lab, it will be present at Gamescom.

Genigods: Nezha is also coming to Xbox! Initially announced as a PC and PS5 title, the Chinese action game is now also officially scheduled to release on Microsoft's console. Developed by Genigods Lab, it will be present at Gamescom.

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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!

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!

56,036 просмотров • 4 месяцев назад

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 🧵...

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 🧵...

105,015 просмотров • 10 месяцев назад

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. 🧵...

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. 🧵...

26,639 просмотров • 2 месяцев назад

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 🧵👀

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 🧵👀

77,910 просмотров • 7 месяцев назад

The Xbox Series X is selling so poorly that Microsoft started retooling existing stock into LED ad boxes.

The Xbox Series X is selling so poorly that Microsoft started retooling existing stock into LED ad boxes.

19,186 просмотров • 1 месяц назад

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 🧵...

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 🧵...

24,140 просмотров • 2 месяцев назад

Sony's pavilion at Bilibili World 2026 in Shanghai. This big booth includes unique spaces dedicated to PlayStation, anime, Spider-Man and more...

Sony's pavilion at Bilibili World 2026 in Shanghai. This big booth includes unique spaces dedicated to PlayStation, anime, Spider-Man and more...

24,282 просмотров • 2 месяцев назад