JP AUTOMATON writer
Splatoon 3: China’s white paper protest expands into popular games around the world
Splatoon 3: A number of messages connected to the ongoing white paper protests in China. The white paper protest is a protest movement in China against the country’s zero-COVID policy.
Why the end of Blizzard and NetEase’s licensing deal was a shock to gamers in China
Blizzard mentions that they are currently looking for alternatives to bring their games back to Chinese players in the future. However, when you consider the recent situation in China, it will be almost impossible for these games to resume service.
Why Chinese games undergo “maintenance” during Tiananmen Square anniversary month
In China, any activity or information that relates to the Tiananmen Square Incident is strictly prohibited. Naturally, these strict measures also extend to video games. At the beginning of June, the majority of games go into a fixed maintenance period.