Episode notes
This episode dives into the inspiring journey of Game Science, the Chinese studio that defied industry giants with their global hit, Black Myth: Wukong. Discover how disillusioned Tencent veterans Feng Ji and Yang Qi bet everything on a single-player, PC-only game rooted in Chinese mythology. We trace their decade-long quest from compromise to triumph, exploring the creative philosophy, financial risks, and artistic passion behind a game that sold millions in days. This is the story of proving a small studio could conquer the global stage and redefine what's possible for Chinese game developers. A must-listen for gamers and entrepreneurs alike.
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Keywords
Black Myth WukongGame ScienceFeng JiYang Qivideo gameindie game studioTencentJourney to the WestMonkey Kingsingle-player gamesPC gaminggame designAsuragaming industrybehind the scenesgame development challenges