I've heard this but can't really search for verification. Supposedly this law forces all Chinese videogames to be set in fantasy settings. Nothing in the real world.

If this law exists I argue it should be removed. It's holding their industry back from making any culturally relevant content because nothing can be set in our world, about real lives, people or places. You'll never get a Death Stranding or Metal Gear out of China while it exists. They should untether their industry so it can produce more of cultural relevance.

Can anyone verify?

  • Wertheimer [any]
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    1 month ago

    For another real setting (though heavily mythologized), I just checked to see if there was a video game based on Legend of the Condor Heroes . . . and there will be! Coming soon! I've never played an MMORPG but I absolutely would for this world.

    https://wuxiasociety.com/upcoming-legend-of-the-condor-heroes-game-from-netease/