Chinas Gaming-Industrie: Der Staat zockt mit
Summary
Süddeutsche Zeitung correspondents Gregor Scheu and Lea Sahai explore China’s massive mobile gaming industry, where 680 million people play titles like Honor of Kings. They discuss strict state controls on minors, the shift from banning consoles to embracing esports for soft power, and hits like Black Myth: Wukong. The episode highlights how gaming serves as both a cultural export and a tool for social control in China.
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