With the death of E3 last year, Gamescom in Germany has become the default conference for the video game industry for launching new games and hardware.

A blockbuster new Chinese video game is smashing records. “Black Myth: Wukong” drew millions of players within hours of its launch in August and is being hailed as a milestone in China’s gaming industry.

A blockbuster new Chinese video game hailed as a milestone for the country's gaming industry has put an unexpected spotlight on longstanding claims of rampant sexism in China's male-dominated gaming culture.

Wukong" is at the center of a debate over sexism in China's gaming industry. Developer Game Science faced backlash for inappropriate online content from its founder. Despite this controversy, the game has broken records and is seen as a point of national pride in China.

Wukong” is China’s first-ever AAA game, a designation for big-budget productions akin to A-list movies. Three days after the game's debut on August 19, over 10 million copies had been sold.

Wukong,' has sparked discussions about sexism in China's gaming industry. While the game is celebrated for its success and cultural impact, allegations of offensive online messages by its developer have surfaced.