We meet again, Black Myth Wukong. Seems like trouble keeps finding you! Let’s dive straight into the latest drama. The CEO and Founder of Game Science, the studio behind Black Myth Wukong, was seriously unhappy that the game didn’t snag the Game of the Year title at the Game Awards.
On Weibo, one of the biggest social media platforms in China, Feng Ji aired his grievances about how the Game Awards picks their winners. He even revealed he’d written Black Myth Wukong’s acceptance speech for the award two years ago! (Here’s a rough translation of his comments.)
“This awards show coincided with a major update release for us. Personally, after seven years, this project has come to a close. Getting nominated for four awards—Best Action Game, Best Art Direction, Best Game Direction, and Game of the Year—is a first for China. In the end, we won Best Action and Player’s Voice, which is awesome,” Ji said.
“However, I won’t deny I feel some disappointment and regret. The nominated games this year are all amazing, but I really don’t get the selection criteria for Game of the Year. I came here expecting to win!”
Founder of ‘Black Myth Wukong’ Upset About GotY Loss
“From yesterday till now, I see many players voicing their dissatisfaction, discomfort, and disappointment in the comments. Most do so humorously, which I find amusing. I totally get why they feel this way. It’s not malice; it’s all about self-esteem and confidence,” Ji added.
“It’s normal to feel a bit angry when you have confidence but aren’t recognized for it. Honestly, I’m even more confident than you might think (refer to my first answer on Zhihu). The acceptance speech for the best game was drafted two years back, but it didn’t get used.”
While it’s not my place to downplay a creator’s feelings, saying you wrote an acceptance speech for Black Myth Wukong two years ago? That’s bold. But you do you—this year, the game certainly sparked some lively discussions!
