Exploring the allure of games with cultural themes and their educational benefits, including a discussion on specific games that teach players about historical figures in China. Also covered are concerns about game addiction, freemium models, one-off purchases versus limited playtime, and the impact of the gaming industry on technology development.
China's press and publication watchdog granted licenses to 105 domestic games in the last week of 2023, bringing the total number of newly issued gaming licenses to 1,075, more than double the number from last year. Is spring coming early to China's gaming industry? On the show: Laiming, Niu Honglin & Josh Cotterill