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It is April 2026, and "Jiahao" has once again become the most popular internet meme.

It must be admitted that Guangzhou in late June is truly hot. It's not just the simple kind of heat caused by high temperatures, but rather a "composite" heat resulting from a combination of many factors. The subtropical high, consecutive days of heavy rainfall, and the dense crowds during the Dragon Boat Festival holiday have thoroughly taught a lesson to every out-of-towner who wasn't mentally prepared.

Last month during the Dragon Boat Festival, I went to Guangzhou to participate in the offline dragon boat racing event for "Rune World: Dragon's Wilderness". Forgive my limited vocabulary; it is truly difficult to capture even a fraction of the shock and awe this event brought me with just a few simple words. Although countless thoughts rushed to my lips, all that came out were two raw, unadorned words:

Do you know what attracts me most about Project Motor Racing as a next-generation racing simulation game?

On November 9, 2025, the League of Legends S15 World Championship Grand Finals concluded in Chengdu. After a grueling five-game series, KT Rolster narrowly lost 2-3. Although they once took a 2-1 lead, they unfortunately failed to convert their match point into a victory. Nevertheless, this was KT Rolster's first time reaching the World Championship finals, and their performance has left a deep impression on many fans.

While playing Pebble Knight, I was repeatedly reminded of the time I spent on custom maps like "Guardian Sword Pavilion" and "Midnight Town." Whether it was the scheming after legendary gear drops or the deceit between defending the city and farming, the game offered me a tower defense experience distinct from the current meta dominated by formulaic training room strategies.

To be honest, I can't even remember when I first heard that Rainbow Six Siege would get a China server.

After sitting for a long time, my body should have felt uncomfortable.

Psionic Ascension has long been the least favored among the four ascension paths in Stellaris. Just look at Synthetic Ascension: uploading consciousness into containers leads to explosive stat growth, with almost no downsides other than uglier portraits. Cybernetic Ascension boasts a cool setting, offering full compatibility with both biological and mechanical buffs. Genetic Ascension, after its update, has also shed its former "missing limb" flaw, now featuring adaptive species traits and three distinct path choices, maximizing population count, quantity, and quality...

Ten days after its release, "Super Mario Galaxy: The Movie" surpassed 100 million in domestic box office revenue, with global earnings exceeding 10 billion yen, closely mirroring the success of its predecessor. Undeniably, it remains a prime example of video game adaptations, packed with Easter eggs, homages, and clever ideas, boasting exceptional production quality and industry-leading visual and auditory experiences. Yet, the impression it left on me, a twenty-year Nintendo fan...

 "Ghost Recon" is actually a highly influential classic IP. The first installment was released in 2001, predating most well-known shooter game series. Its creator is the renowned Tom Clancy, the most famous hard-core military-tech novelist in history. He also founded a game studio called Red Storm Entertainment, which developed a CQB tactical simulator called "Rainbow Six." Ubisoft, which was primarily a publisher at the time, took an interest and acquired both the game and the studio, thus forming the classic "Ubisoft + Tom Clancy" combination.

In 2009, I remembered the phrase "Don't eat wild pheasants" and the line "Close your eyes, open them, and a day has passed."

At ChinaJoy 2023, "Rebel Inc." was selected for the third phase of Sony's "China Hero Project," but only a few screenshots were revealed at the time, with little news since. What makes this surprising is that the game is being developed by Chongqing-based Pathea Games—a connection that seems unexpected to many.

After more than half a year, the long-silent "Azur Promilia" has finally launched its second online test—the "Hengxu Test."

Among this year's diverse lineup of games, the one I enjoyed most was actually the Nioh 3 demo. Although it only offered two maps from the early stages, the rich content following the shift to an open world, along with the potential of the action system showcased by switching between the "Samurai" and "Ninja" classes, left me wanting more. I eagerly look forward to playing the full version soon.

I know, every word in the title seems absurd.

Ten years is a monumental milestone in the world of video games.

"Immortal Legacy" is likely one of the most visually distinctive Soulslike games in recent years.

SlashZero is one of the roguelike titles I'm most looking forward to this quarter. The reason is simple: with top-down hack-and-slash games dominating nearly half of the roguelike genre, I hope that retro-style side-scrolling designs can further diversify the options available, ensuring that protagonists in high-speed action games aren't just facing off against various "bullet hell" enemies.

Last weekend, NetEase held a unique "A Chinese Odyssey" carnival event.