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Little Tyrants: A Brief History of Chinese Video Game Consoles
A new generation of researchers and archivists reexamines the underappreciated history of China-made video game consoles, challenging long-held notions about the devices remembered dearly by millions of Chinese
Throwing Eggs: How “Guandan” Became China’s Favorite Card Game
The regional card game “guandan,” literally “throwing eggs,” has become one of the country’s most popular social activities
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The Business of Murder: Regulations Hit Role-Playing Murder Mystery Games
Do government regulations mark the death sentence of the role-playing murder game industry?
EDG’s Epic Win Highlights Misogyny in the Gaming World
Chinese esports team’s victory triggers rape threats and sexual harassment from male fans
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On Top of Her Game
Li Xiaomeng is breaking barriers as one of the world’s first female esports champions
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Game Over?
China may have as many as 459 million gamers, but the industry is plagued with design and regulatory problems—and now a freeze on production
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Claw Back
After a 13-year ban, “Crane Game” machines are the latest fad for Chinese shoppers
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Board to Death
Tabletop gamers gather weekly in bars to strategize—and “slay” each other
Tech Thursday Episode 29
WeChat for foreigners, content regulations protect children (and adults), men spend more online, and China’s food-delivery preferences
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