{"id":137352,"date":"2024-12-15T15:20:50","date_gmt":"2024-12-15T08:20:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/?p=137352"},"modified":"2024-12-15T15:20:50","modified_gmt":"2024-12-15T08:20:50","slug":"wukong-studio-ceo-questions-the-game-awards-selection-criteria-after-game-of-the-year-miss-reflecting-on-pre-written-acceptance-speech-from-two-years-ago","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/?p=137352","title":{"rendered":"Wukong Studio CEO Questions The Game Awards Selection Criteria After Game Of The Year Miss, Reflecting On Pre-Written Acceptance Speech From Two Years Ago"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\r\n     data-ad-layout-key=\"-fb+5w+4e-db+86\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"7910942971\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><strong>Game Science CEO reflects on Black Myth: Wukong\u2019s Game of the Year snub at The Game Awards, questioning selection criteria.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>When Black Myth: Wukong launched earlier this year, it captivated players with its breathtaking visuals, dynamic combat, and a reimagining of the classic Journey to the West tale. The game received widespread acclaim and built immense anticipation, becoming one of the most talked-about titles of 2024. <\/p>\n<p>However, controversy also shadowed its journey. Reports from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/how-black-myth-wukong-developers-history-of-sexism-is-complicating-its-journey-to-the-west\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">IGN<\/a> about Game Science\u2019s troubling history, including allegations of sexism within the studio. At this year\u2019s The Game Awards, Black Myth: Wukong was nominated for four major categories: Best Action Game, Best Art Direction, Best Game Direction, and the coveted Game of the Year. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" alt=\"Black Myth: Wukong Studio CEO Questions The Game Awards Criteria After Game Of The Year Miss, Reflecting On Pre-Written Acceptance Speech From Two Years Ago\" class=\"wp-image-26092\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thegamepost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/black-myth-wukong-studio-ceo-questions-the-game-awards-criteria-game-of-the-year-snub-2.webp 1600w, https:\/\/thegamepost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/black-myth-wukong-studio-ceo-questions-the-game-awards-criteria-game-of-the-year-snub-2-800x450.webp 800w, https:\/\/thegamepost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/black-myth-wukong-studio-ceo-questions-the-game-awards-criteria-game-of-the-year-snub-2-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/thegamepost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/black-myth-wukong-studio-ceo-questions-the-game-awards-criteria-game-of-the-year-snub-2-860x484.webp 860w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" src=\"https:\/\/thegamepost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/black-myth-wukong-studio-ceo-questions-the-game-awards-criteria-game-of-the-year-snub-2.webp\"\/><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/thegamepost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/black-myth-wukong-studio-ceo-questions-the-game-awards-criteria-game-of-the-year-snub-2.webp\" alt=\"Black Myth: Wukong Studio CEO Questions The Game Awards Criteria After Game Of The Year Miss, Reflecting On Pre-Written Acceptance Speech From Two Years Ago\" class=\"wp-image-26092\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thegamepost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/black-myth-wukong-studio-ceo-questions-the-game-awards-criteria-game-of-the-year-snub-2.webp 1600w, https:\/\/thegamepost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/black-myth-wukong-studio-ceo-questions-the-game-awards-criteria-game-of-the-year-snub-2-800x450.webp 800w, https:\/\/thegamepost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/black-myth-wukong-studio-ceo-questions-the-game-awards-criteria-game-of-the-year-snub-2-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/thegamepost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/black-myth-wukong-studio-ceo-questions-the-game-awards-criteria-game-of-the-year-snub-2-860x484.webp 860w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image: Game Science<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>The <a href=\"https:\/\/thegamepost.com\/the-game-awards-2024-winners-complete-list\/\">game won Best Action Game and the Player\u2019s Voice award<\/a><\/strong>, the latter highlighting the game\u2019s strong fan support. However, the Game of the Year title ultimately went to Astro Bot, leaving Game Science\u2019s CEO Feng Ji questioning the selection process.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Game Science CEO On Black Myth: Wukong\u2019s Game Of The Year Miss<\/h2>\n<p>In a heartfelt post on <a href=\"https:\/\/weibo.com\/6603744955\/5111567333196223\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Weibo<\/a>, Feng Ji addressed the outcome of The Game Awards, sharing his thoughts on Black Myth: Wukong\u2019s journey and its Game of the Year snub. His reflections ranged from pride in the team\u2019s achievements to frustration over the lack of clarity in judging criteria.<\/p>\n<p>Feng began by acknowledging the significance of Black Myth: Wukong\u2019s nominations, noting that it was the first Chinese game to achieve such recognition at The Game Awards. While he expressed pride in winning two awards, he admitted to feeling disappointed by the Game of the Year miss. <\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cThe awards ceremony coincided with the release of a fairly significant update for us. Personally, this seven-year-long project has now officially come to an end. The four nominations for Black Myth: Wukong\u2014Best Action Game, Best Art Direction, Best Game Direction, and Game of the Year\u2014are the first-ever for a Chinese game. <\/em><\/p>\n<p>\u201c<em>We ended up winning Best Action Game and Players\u2019 Voice, and securing the Players\u2019 Voice award especially brought me comfort.<\/em>\u201c<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" alt=\"Black Myth: Wukong Studio CEO Questions The Game Awards Criteria After Game Of The Year Miss, Reflecting On Pre-Written Acceptance Speech From Two Years Ago\" class=\"wp-image-26093\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thegamepost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/black-myth-wukong-studio-ceo-questions-the-game-awards-criteria-game-of-the-year-snub-3.webp 1600w, https:\/\/thegamepost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/black-myth-wukong-studio-ceo-questions-the-game-awards-criteria-game-of-the-year-snub-3-800x450.webp 800w, https:\/\/thegamepost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/black-myth-wukong-studio-ceo-questions-the-game-awards-criteria-game-of-the-year-snub-3-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/thegamepost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/black-myth-wukong-studio-ceo-questions-the-game-awards-criteria-game-of-the-year-snub-3-860x484.webp 860w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" src=\"https:\/\/thegamepost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/black-myth-wukong-studio-ceo-questions-the-game-awards-criteria-game-of-the-year-snub-3.webp\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/thegamepost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/black-myth-wukong-studio-ceo-questions-the-game-awards-criteria-game-of-the-year-snub-3.webp\" alt=\"Black Myth: Wukong Studio CEO Questions The Game Awards Criteria After Game Of The Year Miss, Reflecting On Pre-Written Acceptance Speech From Two Years Ago\" class=\"wp-image-26093\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thegamepost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/black-myth-wukong-studio-ceo-questions-the-game-awards-criteria-game-of-the-year-snub-3.webp 1600w, https:\/\/thegamepost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/black-myth-wukong-studio-ceo-questions-the-game-awards-criteria-game-of-the-year-snub-3-800x450.webp 800w, https:\/\/thegamepost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/black-myth-wukong-studio-ceo-questions-the-game-awards-criteria-game-of-the-year-snub-3-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/thegamepost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/black-myth-wukong-studio-ceo-questions-the-game-awards-criteria-game-of-the-year-snub-3-860x484.webp 860w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image: Game Science<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>One of Feng\u2019s key points of contention was the<strong> lack of transparency in how Game of the Year is judged<\/strong>. He revealed that he had even <strong>prepared an acceptance speech two years in adv<\/strong>ance, fully confident in the game\u2019s potential.<\/p>\n<p>\u201c<em>That said, I must admit I feel a mix of disappointment, regret, and, ultimately, acceptance. <span><b>The games nominated this year were all outstanding, but honestly, I have no idea what the criteria for Game of the Year were this time. <\/b><\/span><strong>I came all the way here for fr***ing nothing,\u201d<\/strong><\/em> he added.<\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cSince yesterday, I\u2019ve also seen a lot of strong dissatisfaction from players expressed online\u2014mostly through humor and memes, which were hilarious. I completely understand these feelings of discontent and frustration because I know they don\u2019t stem from pain or malice, but from self-esteem and confidence.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cIt\u2019s normal to feel a little indignant when such confidence isn\u2019t recognized. To be honest, I\u2019m even more confident than you guys (just check my first answer on Zhihu). I wrote my Game of the Year acceptance speech two years ago, and now it\u2019s gathering dust.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" alt=\"Black Myth: Wukong Studio CEO Questions The Game Awards Criteria After Game Of The Year Miss, Reflecting On Pre-Written Acceptance Speech From Two Years Ago\" class=\"wp-image-26091\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thegamepost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/black-myth-wukong-studio-ceo-questions-the-game-awards-criteria-game-of-the-year-snub-1.webp 1600w, https:\/\/thegamepost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/black-myth-wukong-studio-ceo-questions-the-game-awards-criteria-game-of-the-year-snub-1-800x450.webp 800w, https:\/\/thegamepost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/black-myth-wukong-studio-ceo-questions-the-game-awards-criteria-game-of-the-year-snub-1-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/thegamepost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/black-myth-wukong-studio-ceo-questions-the-game-awards-criteria-game-of-the-year-snub-1-860x484.webp 860w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" src=\"https:\/\/thegamepost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/black-myth-wukong-studio-ceo-questions-the-game-awards-criteria-game-of-the-year-snub-1.webp\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/thegamepost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/black-myth-wukong-studio-ceo-questions-the-game-awards-criteria-game-of-the-year-snub-1.webp\" alt=\"Black Myth: Wukong Studio CEO Questions The Game Awards Criteria After Game Of The Year Miss, Reflecting On Pre-Written Acceptance Speech From Two Years Ago\" class=\"wp-image-26091\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thegamepost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/black-myth-wukong-studio-ceo-questions-the-game-awards-criteria-game-of-the-year-snub-1.webp 1600w, https:\/\/thegamepost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/black-myth-wukong-studio-ceo-questions-the-game-awards-criteria-game-of-the-year-snub-1-800x450.webp 800w, https:\/\/thegamepost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/black-myth-wukong-studio-ceo-questions-the-game-awards-criteria-game-of-the-year-snub-1-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/thegamepost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/black-myth-wukong-studio-ceo-questions-the-game-awards-criteria-game-of-the-year-snub-1-860x484.webp 860w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image: Game Science<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Feng also addressed those who viewed Black Myth: Wukong\u2019s success as a rare, unrepeatable event. <strong>He argued that the game\u2019s achievements were not accidental but the result of China\u2019s cultural depth, talent, and evolving gaming industry.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cSome people say that for a team that had never made a single-player game, achieving such success on its first attempt is a rare fluke, unlikely to be replicated in the future.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cBut I want to say this wasn\u2019t some fluke. It was the inevitable result of Chinese culture, Chinese talent, China\u2019s business environment, and China\u2019s gaming industry colliding with the global player community.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cHad we not seen this \u2018inevitability\u2019 early on, we wouldn\u2019t have been so resolute in our choice. This wasn\u2019t a gamble; it was going with the flow of a rising trend.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cGame Science was fortunate to participate in and witness the beginning of this trend. I believe that in the future, more of our peers will bring higher-quality, more engaging, and more confident Chinese stories to the world.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" alt=\"Black Myth: Wukong Studio CEO Questions The Game Awards Criteria After Game Of The Year Miss, Reflecting On Pre-Written Acceptance Speech From Two Years Ago\" class=\"wp-image-26096\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thegamepost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/black-myth-wukong-studio-ceo-questions-the-game-awards-criteria-game-of-the-year-snub-5.webp 1600w, https:\/\/thegamepost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/black-myth-wukong-studio-ceo-questions-the-game-awards-criteria-game-of-the-year-snub-5-800x450.webp 800w, https:\/\/thegamepost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/black-myth-wukong-studio-ceo-questions-the-game-awards-criteria-game-of-the-year-snub-5-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/thegamepost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/black-myth-wukong-studio-ceo-questions-the-game-awards-criteria-game-of-the-year-snub-5-860x484.webp 860w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" src=\"https:\/\/thegamepost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/black-myth-wukong-studio-ceo-questions-the-game-awards-criteria-game-of-the-year-snub-5.webp\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/thegamepost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/black-myth-wukong-studio-ceo-questions-the-game-awards-criteria-game-of-the-year-snub-5.webp\" alt=\"Black Myth: Wukong Studio CEO Questions The Game Awards Criteria After Game Of The Year Miss, Reflecting On Pre-Written Acceptance Speech From Two Years Ago\" class=\"wp-image-26096\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thegamepost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/black-myth-wukong-studio-ceo-questions-the-game-awards-criteria-game-of-the-year-snub-5.webp 1600w, https:\/\/thegamepost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/black-myth-wukong-studio-ceo-questions-the-game-awards-criteria-game-of-the-year-snub-5-800x450.webp 800w, https:\/\/thegamepost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/black-myth-wukong-studio-ceo-questions-the-game-awards-criteria-game-of-the-year-snub-5-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/thegamepost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/black-myth-wukong-studio-ceo-questions-the-game-awards-criteria-game-of-the-year-snub-5-860x484.webp 860w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image: Game Science<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>We recommend reading the full seven-part statement shared by Feng on his personal account <a href=\"https:\/\/weibo.com\/6603744955\/5111567333196223\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">here<\/a>. Black Myth: Wukong currently holds a solid score of 81 on Metacritic and 82 on OpenCritic.<\/p>\n<p>What are your thoughts on this? 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