Taiwanese horror game Devotion is pulled in mainland China after drawing the ire of gamers who found a hidden insult to Xi Jinping.
Taiwanese horror game Devotion has been pulled in mainland China after drawing the ire of gamers who found a hidden insult to Chinese President Xi Jinping.
The game quickly went viral on Chinese social media platform Weibo, sparking discussions around a particular"Easter egg" — a term referring to hidden jokes or secrets concealed throughout games that are only noticeable to people who are paying close attention.
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