BEIJING, Nov. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A report from China Daily:
"When one thinks of Guangxi, Guilin typically springs to mind. However, this time, we are exploring a broader array of cities - some lesser-known yet equally captivating," said Gloria Tsang, a Gen Zer from the United States.
Tsang took part in the "Opportunities in China: Magnificent Guangxi - Guangxi in the Eyes of International Media 2024" event, held from Oct 26 to 30.
This event gathered Gen Z delegates from seven countries – the US, Russia, Italy, Denmark, Mongolia, Pakistan, and Vietnam - alongside journalists and editors from six international media outlets based in Kazakhstan, Vietnam, Thailand, Myanmar, Malaysia, and Nepal. They embarked on an immersive journey to Guangxi's cities of Qinzhou, Beihai, and Fangchenggang.
During Tsang's exploration of Guangxi, she was impressed by its unique cultural heritage. At the Maritime Silk Road Intangible Cultural Heritage Experience Hall in Hepu, Beihai, she discovered traditional crafts like shell, horn, and wood carving.
"As a coastal area, Guangxi's traditional art often revolves around sea animals and maritime themes. It's very unique," she reflected.
The ocean not only enriches Guangxi with abundant tourism resources but also contributes to its economic growth.With its vision of becoming the "Western Land-Sea New Corridor", the region is developing a robust transportation network that connects waterways, ports, railways, and air travel.
The Beibu Gulf International Cruise Homeport in Beihai is a prime example of this vision in action. It has gradually launched domestic and international cruise routes, including one from Beihai to Halong Bay in Vietnam.
Tran Phuong Linh, an international college student from Vietnam, expressed excitement about the cruise route. "Tourism activities between the two sides can also promote trade between the two countries. I hope this port can become a cornerstone for more economic exchanges between China and Vietnam in the future," she said.
While advancing in modernization and development, Guangxi has also placed great emphasis on environmental protection.
When visiting the Qingnian Water Control Project on the Pinglu Canal in Qinzhou, Rajendra Prasad Rimal, a journalist from Nepal's Jana Aastha News, was deeply moved by Guangxi's efforts to carry out such a major construction project while preserving the local ecosystem. The project includes animal passageways and fish ladders, ensuring the safe migration of local wildlife.
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SEOUL, South Korea, Nov. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Global game development and publishing company Smilegate today announced that their survival RPG adventure IfSunSets will officially launch globally in Early Access on November 5, 2024 for PC via Steam for $19.99 USD. A 10% Early Access discount ($17.99 USD) will be available until November 18. The debut release from indie studio POLYMORPH, IfSunSets' Early Access period will include both single-player and Online Co-Op, with English, German, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean and Japanese languages supported.
Check out the Brand-New Early Access Trailer HERE
"Our small team of eight is dedicated to building a polished game that provides something truly new within the survival genre." said Byunghun Cho, CEO of POLYMORPH. "In September, we conducted a Playtest for IfSunSets and gathered valuable user feedback. Based on these insights, we will be incorporating various improvements and new content into the Early Access version. Key features and updates to be added in Early Access include the World Selection Mode, skill system improvements, night defense improvements, bug fixes and more."
The survival RPG adventure boasts immersive day-and-night cycles, each offering distinct gameplay experiences. During the day, players must make the most of every moment as they explore the abundant island to hunt, farm, fish, gather resources, craft materials, build fortifications, and level up through intense action-packed combat against ancient bosses and cursed monsters. As night falls, gameplay transforms from RPG adventure to survival horror, unleashing swarms of spine-chilling monsters that relentlessly stalk the player in an undead invasion. Surviving until the morning becomes the sole objective once the sun sets, with every decision made during the day being essential to achieving this goal.
"We've ensured there's a satisfying amount of content available at launch and plan to expand it further throughout Early Access," continued Cho. "We'll continue optimizing and improving the game while prioritizing community feedback. Our aim is to expand both the depth and breadth of the experience to make IfSunSets truly shine."
Early Access for IfSunSets, specifically, will feature five different game modes: "Standard MODE," in which zombies appear; "Safe Night MODE," a world without zombies; "Custom MODE," which allows players to tweak the world to their liking; and two additional modes—Easy and Hard—with zombies present. Additionally, Key Features of the core IfSunSets experience include:
The team at POLYMORPH plans to add even more new features and gameplay elements following the official Early Access launch, including Controller Support, a new area called the "Coastal Region," a new dungeon named the "Coastal Dungeon" and more.
For more information and to stay up to date on all of the latest news for IfSunSets, please visit the official website and follow the official game account on X/Twitter.
Assets are available [HERE] | Press kit is available [HERE]
About Smilegate
Smilegate is a global game development and publishing company headquartered in South Korea with regional offices in the United States, China, and Europe. Its flagship franchise 'CROSSFIRE,' is one of the largest and most successful franchises in gaming history. It has more than 1 billion registered users to date in PC and mobile platforms and over 8 million concurrent players globally. Its latest project, 'Lost Ark,' is an MMORPG that was released in South Korea in 2019 and was launched in North America and Europe in February, 2021. Lost Ark recorded the second-highest number for concurrent players ever tracked on Steam with over 1.32M. Learn more by visiting Smilegate.com
About POLYMORPH
POLYMORPH is a VFX creative studio founded in 2019 and based in Seoul, South Korea, with expertise in 3D content for films, TV, commercials, VR, and virtual humans. Leveraging its extensive experience in 3D asset production, POLYMORPH developed IfSunSets, a survival RPG adventure game now available globally on PC. As a forward-thinking studio, POLYMORPH is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of visual creativity in future projects. Learn more by visiting Polymorph.com. Learn more by visiting https://www.polymorph-studios.com/
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IMMERSIVE SURVIVAL RPG IFSUNSETS LAUNCHES IN EARLY ACCESS ON NOVEMBER 5
