Black Myth: Wukong has captured the hearts of gamers worldwide, but some Western media can't help but throw shade.

Rolling Stone asks, "Why is the game so controversial?" BBC claims it "polices players" and "divides the internet".

The game showcases the capabilities of Chinese gaming studios to compete with their Western counterparts and doesn't follow the Western script on "inclusivity and diversity".

Yet, did these journalists even play it? Diverse characters are in there!

Every time something from China gains traction, the negative spin from the West isn't far behind.

What's next? Labeling China's gaming industry a threat?