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How China’s first AAA game Wukong Became One of the Fastest Selling Games in History (thedroidguy.com)

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cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ml/post/20207166

850M$ revenue on 70M$ budget sounds a huge success.

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[–] [email protected] 16 points 2 months ago (1 children)

What in the ChatGPT is this article? It's like someone from LinkedinLunatics paid an aspiring content writer to write a vapid hype piece but insisted that it be about 6x too long.

Here are some highlights (although it was hard to figure out which sections were the cringiest):

This new studio represented more than just a business venture; it was the manifestation of Feng's dream to create games that prioritized player experience over profit.

The team's dedication to authenticity was unparalleled. They immersed themselves in Chinese mythology, reading the classical novel "Journey to the West" over 100 times. They visited countless cultural sites, drawing inspiration from ancient architecture, art, and landscapes.

The impact of Black Myth: Wukong extended far beyond sales figures. It became a cultural phenomenon, bridging the gap between Chinese mythology and global audiences. The game's success inspired a new wave of developers to create games based on their own cultural mythologies and histories

Feng Ji: The Humble Visionary Despite the overwhelming success and adulation, Feng Ji remained characteristically humble. When asked about the game's achievements, he responded with a touch of philosophy: "When you are at the peak of confidence, you are also staring at the valley of foolishness. This statement encapsulated Feng's approach to game development and success. Rather than resting on his laurels, he immediately turned his attention to the future, focusing on expansion packs and maintaining the game's quality

Jesus christ tone it down.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Damn you aren't kidding! It's written weirdly past tense, too, for an article talking about a brand new game. "It became a cultural phenomenon".

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 months ago

Yeah, it's really strange. Talking about how it inspired a new generation of developers and stuff, like anyone had time to be inspired and start a game development career in the 3 weeks it's been out, lol.