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Gaming has shed its retro roots to become a global entertainment giant that makes traditional media look small by comparison. A recent ranking by World Population Review highlights how video gaming, now a roughly $200 billion industry, is being shaped by national cultures and rapid technological change. With more than 3.4 billion players worldwide, the…

Founded in 2009, Bilibili originally started as a niche video community for anime, comics, and gaming fans before growing massively to become one of China’s largest digital entertainment platforms. Often described as China’s answer to YouTube and boasting around 376 million monthly active users, the platform is known for its creator-driven culture, diverse lifestyle and…