Tencent Titles Inducted into National Archives: Players Call It 'Nanshan Invincible' Prestige Farming

Recently, the induction ceremony for the first batch of digital publications into the National Archives of Publications and Products was held at the Shenzhen Cultural Expo. Notably, multiple Tencent-owned IP products, including Honor of Kings, Peacekeeper Elite, and Soul Land, were among the selected, sparking heated discussions within the gaming community.

In response to the news, users on the NGA forums were quick to react. Many pointed out that since the ceremony was held in Shenzhen—Tencent's headquarters—it was essentially a 'prestige farming' exercise in their own backyard. Experienced players referenced the meme 'Nanshan Invincible' (a sarcastic nickname referring to Tencent's overwhelming legal and public relations power in the Nanshan district of Shenzhen), suggesting this development was hardly a surprise.

Furthermore, players were skeptical about the prestige of the list. Some compared it to international digital archives that include industry-defining classics like 'Dwarf Fortress,' questioning the artistic or historical merit of commercial mobile games. There is significant concern that such selections may undermine the reputation of the domestic digital cultural industry.

Overall, the consensus among the community is that the list reflects a heavy 'Tencent bias,' with many dismissing it as a PR stunt leveraging the company's local influence and resources.