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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📖 Episode Chapters

00:01:02 Intro

00:01:59 CEO Feng Ji’s Journey from Science Major to Game Junkie

00:11:26 The Artistic Talent Behind Wukong: Yang Qi

00:18:10 Source Material: Journey to the West and the Game's Backstory

00:30:47 The Predecessor: Lessons Learned from the Tencent Asura Project

00:38:42 Game Science is Born: Survival and Compromise

00:47:55 Building a Myth: The Six-Year Grind of Black Myth: Wukong

01:04:45 The Hype After the Trailer: Game Science's Response to Media and Investment

01:31:14 What's Next? Zhong Kui, Expectations, and the Future of Game Science