Chinese game studios are 'hungry,' Western ones just milk existing IP
Linahuaa · x · 2026-11-02
Adding to his analysis of Chinese game industry advantages, Linahuaa notes one more factor: Chinese studios are hungry and striving for recognition, while Western studios are past that stage and focus on milking existing IP.
This explains why high-quality new titles like Phantom Blade Zero keep coming from Chinese teams.
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