Misinformation and Misinterpretation: The Unfair Treatment of Black Myth: Wukong
We have (yet another) example of how the nose ring mafia organized crime syndicate has come together to continue slandering "Black Myth: Wukong". Game journalism credibility somehow keeps reaching new lows...
The game, developed by Game Science, has been caught in a whirlwind of controversy due to a series of misinterpreted statements and the subsequent media fallout, beginning with IGN's Rebekah Valentine, and spread like a virus throughout the clique of activists posing as journos.
The original 'investigative' hit piece by IGN reporters Rebekah Valentine and Khee Hoon Chan dives deep into these “issues”, and I use that term extremely loosely… trying to paint a picture of a company struggling with its internal culture, even as it gains international acclaim. More likely there is some funny business going on behind the scenes in attacking the developer for not utilizing Sweet baby Inc for DEI consultations... Or better stated as...you Know, EXTORTION?
The root of the controversy began with an incorrect article by IGN, claiming that Game Science refused to respond to questions regarding alleged baseless attacks. This claim was later debunked by both gamers and Chinese translators who proved that the statements from Game Science were mistranslated and taken out of context. Despite this erroneous story, major outlets like The Gamer, and now The Guardian, using the same IGN article as their source, continued to propagate these disproven narratives.
Tom Regan of The Guardian recently focused on these alleged issues during an interview that was supposed to center on the game itself. This approach is akin to falsely accusing someone of a misdeed and then persistently questioning them about it in unrelated contexts—effectively shadowing any other discourse. It's a tactic that not only shifts focus from the actual game but also unfairly taints the developers' reputation...
"Black Myth: Wukong" is a highly anticipated game set to release next month, alongside major titles like Ubisoft's "Star Wars Outlaws." The persistent focus on unfounded allegations against Wukong rather than the game's innovative gameplay and rich narrative while silence or praise about Star Wars - is not just a disservice to the developers... but also to the gaming community eagerly awaiting its release.
Due to pushing the ongoing (debunked) false narrative, Tom Regan has been added to the #KotakuDetected list, which tracks journalists who persistently push misleading or biased narratives within the gaming industry. This move highlights the broader issue of accountability and ethical journalism in gaming media, where sensationalism often overshadows substantial and fair reporting.
As the release date approaches, we're left to wonder: between "Black Myth: Wukong" and "Star Wars Outlaws," which game will stand out more when it comes to the gaming community at large? If the past is any indicator, gamers tend to favor titles that not only offer engaging gameplay but also respect their intelligence and discernment—qualities that Game Science has strived to uphold, despite the controversy and obvios attacks from "journos".
I'm genuinely curious as this will be a clear test of where the gaming community is at when it comes to information surrounding the release of a game.
This situation once again serves as another reminder of the critical role accurate and respectful journalism plays in the gaming industry. We need for all media outlets to adhere to higher standards of verification and fairness, especially when handling translations and cultural nuances that might not be immediately apparent... and acknowledge when they have been debunked instead of continuing the rhetoric.
As we look forward to "Black Myth: Wukong," let's hope for a shift towards more responsible reporting that focuses on the art and innovation of games rather than unsubstantiated controversies... But yeah, with the exposed organized nose-ring mafia behind the scenes in the game world, I'm not holding my breath...
~Smash
I'm waiting for one you reporting on this to actually get some statements from Game Science showing some receipts about SBI involvement in this extortion. Game science can say their offices were attacked and that they were extorted in a Weibo post. There's no way to verify any of that and China knows there's a culture war going on over here. The reason why this makes no sense is because these Marxists we have in the west are spineless jellyfish. They'll constantly attack here in the West because no one will put a boot on their neck physically or financially like they would in China. They can print slander all day long because no Chinese national is going to come over…
They know this game is going to crush the Star Wars game, so they’re trying everything they can to tip the scales. As always, the sales metrics will tell the tale. It’s funny how this “modern audience” still hasn’t shown up to buy these trash games that they’re developing for they/them.
I honestly think what this Dumbass activist Ash Parrish needs to do is that she Seriously needs to take a long look at herself in the mirror and she needs to have some realization towards the Nonsensened/ Racist bullcrap that she has been spouting off online and she may want to refraim from talking like a complete Jackass because it's gonna cost her big time
The Guardian is the end-game boss of bad reporting and agenda pushing.
I wonder if it would be easier to just add ALL games 'journalists' to Kotaku Detected then just slowly remove the ones who AREN'T garbage.
There's gotta be at least one writer out there with an ounce of integrity.