China women pay for ‘companions’ in role-playing games, spark love commercialisation debate

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In China, a growing trend involves women paying for male "companions" in romantic script-killing games, a type of role-playing activity. These games, an offshoot of traditional murder mystery script-killing, pair female players with male hosts who act as their scripted lovers. The hosts provide an immersive romantic experience, often involving physical interactions like hand-holding with consent. These interactions are part of the game and are scripted. The games offer scenarios where the male character provides unwavering love and support to the female player. This trend has sparked debate about the commercialization of love and the nature of these paid romantic experiences.
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