As the coronavirus spreads, people in China are seeking knowledge via Plague Inc., a computer game that explores the idea of disease outbreak in a realistic way. The game's growth highlights the role media can play in helping people learn about and confront issues they don’t understand.

PC gaming platform Steam has captured an enthusiastic audience in China, with indie title Chinese Parents boasting 32,000 concurrent players at its peak in 2018. It offers a nostalgic take on growing up under the one-child policy system, but how does it reflect the reality of Gen Yers today?

The Scroll of Taiwu is a game that combines ancient Chinese mythology and poetry, with the Wuxia martial arts genre of fiction. The game’s popularity reflects Chinese people's desire for media that draws on tradition and culture, helping them better connect with their country's history.

Gaming is becoming a popular career path, but where’s the line between fun and work in this space? Canvas8 spoke to Maria Törhönen, a scholar with the Gamification Group, to understand how people’s perceptions of their obligation towards content creation can influence their online success.