China's Black Myth attracts players, brands and game-averse Communists

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Luckin Coffee is one of several Chinese brands collaborating with the homegrown video game Black Myth on products. (VCG via AP )

CISSY ZHOU, Nikkei staff writer

HONG KONG -- The biggest-ever launch of a Chinese console video game has sparked a flurry of business, both legitimate and shady, while even authorities who are typically skeptical of gaming seek to harness the enthusiasm.

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