Controversy Surrounds the Third China Game Innovation Competition Nominees: Industry Benchmark or Just 'Sharing the Spoils'?

The nominee list for the 3rd China Game Innovation Competition has been released, sparking heated discussion within the community.

Many players admitted they had never heard of 90% of the titles listed. Skepticism is high, with one user mocking the event as a performative display of 'sharing the spoils'—where everyone gets a trophy, and the organizers balance the awards among major companies more carefully than a dating sim manages its love interests.

The categories, particularly the 'Best Social Value Innovation Award,' have become a focal point of debate. Players questioned how titles like *Flying Over 13 Rooms* align with 'social value' and expressed confusion over why a casual farming game like *Peach Garden* would fit that label. Furthermore, players raised concerns regarding the eligibility of certain games, such as *Her Diary* and *Tower of Fantasy*, questioning whether they met the necessary requirements for this year's cycle.