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Additionally, some translations of statements made by the game's founders have been scrutinized. Critics argue that mistranslations—such as a humorous Chinese colloquialism being misrepresented as sexual language—have fueled false claims of sexism, further demonizing the developers. This echoes broader accusations of "yellow journalism," where media outlets, perhaps driven by ideological bias, distort facts to fit a narrative.
The Media's Role and the Rotten Fruit of Cultural Warfare
Many in the gaming community believe that outlets like IGN have deliberately misrepresented the developers of Black Myth WuKong. For instance, articles citing social media posts or allegedly sexist quotes are now challenged as poor translations or outright fabrications.