Chinese gamers respond to Elder Scrolls Online's "global" launch (which doesn't include China)

Last Friday, The Elder Scrolls Online went live for players all over the world…except China. Because Chinese regulations dictate that online games must be operated by Chinese companies, The Elder Scrolls Online will need to work out a China publishing deal before the game can be released in the Middle Kingdom.

(See: The Elder Scrolls Online first impressions: old scrolls, new adventures)

But of course, that hasn’t stopped Chinese gamers from salivating over the new MMO and complaining about the fact that they can’t play it yet. Here are some comments from Chinese gaming sites about the Elder Scrolls Online release:

Hebei user:

Why does the global launch not include China? Why is the celestial kingdom [a sarcastic name for China] always so special?

Hubei user (responding to above comment):

Socialism with Chinese characteristics.

Sichuan user:

Goddamnit, I’ve waited nearly two years for this game, when the hell is it coming out on the mainland?

Hainan user:

Those old cadres at the Ministry of Culture [which must approve online games operating in China] should retire; look, they’ve pissed off these net users to the point that they’re renouncing China!