Love O2O
When it comes to gaming dramas, it’s impossible not to mention Yang Yang and Zheng Shuang’s enormously famous 2016 drama “Love O2O.” It’s a film adaptation of author Gu Man’s novel “Just One Smile is Very Alluring.” With over 25 billion views on YouTube, it is regarded as one of the most popular modern Chinese dramas. During its airing, “Love O2O” ranked first in viewership numbers and was the most sought and discussed subject online. The drama was well-received among the audience for its fresh plot and refraining from using clichés.
Go Go Squid
Tong Nian (Yang Zi) is a smart master’s student in computer engineering who also happens to be a popular internet cover vocalist under the moniker “Little Squid.” She runs into famed eSports gamer Han Shang Yan (Li Xian) at a PC cafe one day. Tong Nian falls in love at first sight with Han Shang Yan and decides to develop a loving relationship with him.
Gank Your Heart
The popular drama Gank Your Heart is next on the list. Ji Xiang Kong (Wang Yibo) is an eSports player for the game iConquer (a fictional multi-player fantasy game comparable to World of Warcraft), while Qiu Ying (Wang Zi Xuan) is a beginner live streamer aspiring to be a professional eSports commentator.
Falling Into Your Smile
The drama, titled “Falling Into Your Smile,” follows the all-male ZGDX OPL (Onmyoji Premier League) club and its haughty and difficult-to-please captain Lu Si Cheng (Xu Kai). When one of the team members suffers a hand injury, the team is obliged to find a substitute player and attempts to enlist Tong Yao, a promising amateur gamer (Cheng Xiao). Lu Si Cheng is initially hesitant to accept Tong Yao as a new member, but he eventually accepts her.