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Gaming in China: a cultural perspective
- 29/05/2012
Online PC games dominate the landscape
China Mike, Creative commons (2012) ©Scope
There are several fundamental differences between China's games industry and that of the West, with online PC games dominating the landscape. The industry has expanded dramatically over the past decade, but due to stringent government regulations it is largely inaccessible to foreign companies. This, however, may be set to change... -
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