Black Myth Wukong CEO reveals he prepared Game of the Year speech years before The Game Awards defeat
Game Science CEO Feng Ji expressed disappointment after Black Myth: Wukong didn't win Game of the Year at The Game Awards 2024, despite claiming he wrote an acceptance speech two years ago.
Armored Monkey King wielding golden staff
While the game secured victories for Best Action Game and the Player's Voice award, Feng Ji questioned the selection criteria for Game of the Year after Astrobot claimed the top prize. The game had received four major nominations, including Best Art Direction and Best Game Direction.
Two people viewing mountain landscape
In a Weibo post, Feng Ji acknowledged his high expectations, stating, "It's normal to be a little angry when you are so confident but not recognized by others." He also expressed optimism about Chinese developers achieving global success, following Wukong's strong performance in Western markets.
Cartoon Sun Wukong in battle stance
The CEO's comments have drawn criticism from the gaming community, particularly as other nominees maintained professional composure regarding the results. His reaction has inadvertently contributed to ongoing discussions about gaming industry discourse and award recognition.
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Black Myth Wukong gameplay scene
Man playing traditional Chinese instrument
Monkey King meditating on mountain cliff
Man stands in winter mountain landscape
Wukong battles warrior in combat stance
Wukong amid mystical forest vines
Man wielding Wukong's staff
Steam store interface
Steam store interface
Steam store interface
Screaming stone head sculpture
Ancient stone guardian face screaming
Stone statue with gaping mouth
Man tiger transformation in black background
Wukong's black blade battle stance
Monkey King battling tiger in transformation
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