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How Blizzard Lost China

Contributions from individuals with unique perspectives to share. Hear from everyone, from experts and commentators to those whose voices are often marginalized.

VOICES & OPINION

After a series of public relations disasters, the gaming giant behind “World of Warcraft” and “Diablo” has found itself in hot water with Chinese players.

The Missing Magic Ingredient Holding Back China’s Gaming Industry

Chinese gaming firms are rolling out big new titles based on hit properties like “Harry Potter.” But even the hits are held back by their focus on competitive multiplayer over story.

Get With the Program: China’s Coding Kids

As parents rush to get their kids on board with the AI revolution, the programming class craze could exacerbate educational inequality.

China’s Mobile Games Are Full of Sexist Stereotypes

Games that target women reinforce gender biases rather than dispel them.

Shanghai’s Plot to Become the Esports Capital of the World

The eastern metropolis is leveraging favorable policies and fast internet speeds in a bid to become a Mecca for gamers.

Why China’s ‘King of Games’ Is Popular But Not Good

By prioritizing profits over social responsibility, Tencent may have created the most widely played video game ever.

Gaming the Test: The Amateur Programmers Inspired by the ‘Gaokao’

Young game designers are looking to the notoriously difficult college entrance exam to fuel their critiques of modern Chinese society.