Although we are currently in the era of mobile platforms, most online games choose to transition to this platform due to its convenience, “easy to play, easy to win rewards.” However, the concept of a gaming room for Vietnamese gamers in particular or many other markets in general (like China, for example) still consists of computer setups, whether outdated or modern.
In this market, many internet cafes have had to close due to poor business performance. Partly due to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, and partly because gamers’ preferences in this country have changed significantly over recent years. Most gamers in China own a personal computer at home, and the demand for playing online games on PCs is no longer as high as before.
Therefore, the business models for internet cafes in China have undergone certain changes. One is to shift towards a “luxurious” style like hotels with private rooms and equipment mounted on beds with full amenities. Or the second is in the form of the gaming room mentioned in this article.
The emergence of a gaming room with an extremely unique and strange design specifically for mobile game enthusiasts is a big surprise for many gamers. This is the gaming room of a fan of Honor of Kings (King Glory), the original game of Arena of Valor, which is currently one of the most-played mobile games in the Chinese market.
This is considered the first gaming room in China designed in this design style. The equipment used is not small smartphones but large touch screens like computer monitors. Gamers can place all ten fingers on this screen to operate and control.
This gaming room is rated as very strange and unique. However, many gamers in China have indicated that they will not visit this gaming room. The reason is that with such a large screen, it will be very difficult to maneuver, especially with difficult characters that have complex skill sets. Furthermore, some players are afraid that while they are playing, they might be watched by “school kids” standing behind them.
It seems that Honor of Kings, like Arena of Valor in Vietnam, always has a segment of “younger” gamers. However, the uniqueness of this gaming room cannot be denied; yet, gamers coming here need to ensure strict hygiene, especially during this complicated Covid-19 season.