How mobile games help Chinese gamers build connections
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16 Jan 2025
How mobile games help Chinese gamers build connections

China’s mobile gaming culture is thriving, with players embracing everything from fantasy RPGs to casual minigames. Beyond entertainment, gaming has become a social lifeline, but concerns over addiction loom large. Developers are responding with innovation and features promoting mindful play.

James Deighan

James Deighan is the founder of Mega Cat Studios, a retro-inspired game development company known for producing global launch titles and fostering long-term industry partnerships. He also serves as CEO of e360 Tech, an IT asset disposition leader, and as a data security specialist at Clarabyte, providing enterprise solutions for data destruction. He holds an MBA from Duquesne University and a B.S. in Information Technology from Point Park University.

Yaroslav Melnyk

Yaroslav Melnyk is a creative director and motion designer with over five years of experience in art direction, project management, and 2D/3D animation. He is the co-founder and CEO of Kudos.tv, a team of gamers and design professionals dedicated to creating accessible and diverse stream overlays, widgets, and assets for streamers. He is also the co-founder and creative director of Wight Visuals.

Nicole Cord-Cruz

Nicole is a copywriter and marketer who keeps a finger on the pulse of all things pop culture. She has over half a decade of experience crafting advertisements for various brands and writing for multiple publications, including Mashable, The Daily Beast, Hello Magazine, The Sun, Popular Science, and Inverse.