Black Myth: Wukong Fuels Excitement in Video Gaming Industry with 117 New Titles Approved
Video Gaming in China: A New Dawn
This month, China’s National Press and Publication Administration (NPPA) approved 117 video games, the largest number licensed this year. As the industry buzzes with the phenomenal success of Black Myth: Wukong, which debuted last week, it heralds a new era for video gaming.
Major Titles and Industry Players
- Tencent Holdings’ Yirenzhixia
- NetEase-operated Jiewai Kuangchao
- Huangyuan Shuguang by Lingxi Games
- New releases from Perfect World and Yoozoo Games
In total, the NPPA has now licensed 850 domestic titles in the first eight months of 2024, up from 609 in the same timeframe in 2023, showcasing a substantial recovery in the video gaming sector.
Impact of Black Myth: Wukong
Black Myth: Wukong, developed by Game Science and based on the classic Chinese tale Journey to the West, achieved tremendous success by selling over 10 million copies within three days. Available on Sony Interactive Entertainment’s PlayStation 5 and other platforms, it sets a promising outlook for consumer spending, with experts like Newzoo estimating the market to reach US$45 billion this year.
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