The 2nd Internet 'TI': A Look at Mobile Game Developers Joining the Tournament

Recently, the second 'Internet TI' (a tongue-in-cheek reference to Dota 2's world championship) kicked off. The tournament features not only industry giants like Tencent, NetEase, and miHoYo but has also expanded to include mid-sized mobile game studios such as PaperGames, MICA Team, Manjuu, and LeFu. The team names are steeped in Chinese internet slang and community 'abstract' humor.

The team name 'ymfm' from MICA Team sparked intense community discussion. While many netizens poked fun at its sound, it was later clarified to stand for 'Yang Ming Fu Meng' (Aspiring for Fame and Dreams). Other names like PaperGames' 'Nendie' (a self-deprecating pun) and Manjuu's 'Yellow Chicken Etiquette' (referencing their studio mascot) were also highlights. In the comments section, players analyzed these names with a typical gossipy tone, feeling that such meme-heavy naming conventions have become a staple of tech industry culture.