In this episode, we dive into the massive shift happening in the gaming world — and it’s coming from the East. From China’s Black Myth: Wukong to Korea’s Crimson Desert, Japan’s Elden Ring, and India’s upcoming Age of the Bharat, developers across Asia are leveling up fast.

We’re talking stunning visuals, ambitious storytelling, and a rise that’s happened within a single console generation.
So what does this mean for the industry? For Western studios? And for us, the players?
I break it all down — with context, commentary, and a few hot takes along the way.