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 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 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.
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