Soundbites

Tang Tianyi self-employed

I started to play Xiao Ba Wang console games at the age of three. My mom said that I was so focused on playing the games then that I could not be separated from the console for even one second.

As an adult, I now have more time to spend on games. "Addicted" is probably the right word to describe me now. On week days, I spend two to three hours every day on games. But when it comes to weekends or holidays, I play games all day long and take breaks just for sleep and meals.

I have no preference for the types of games I play. Any game will do. Some other people might find happiness in travel, reading or sports. But for me it's games.

I spend an average of 800 yuan ($117) every month on this hobby. If I need to update my game console, the amount will definitely go up.

There used to be some male players who look down on female players, believing they are not as competent in gaming. But things have changed a lot as a large number of leaders in the scene are female players.