Genshin Impact Streamer Explains New Character Gaming’s Name

Highlights

• Genshin Impact streamer AsianGuyStream explains how to pronounce Gaming’s name: It should be pronounced as “gah-ming” and not split into two names.
• Some fans expressed confusion and made fun of Gaming’s name, while others defended it and appreciated the clear explanation provided.
• There were discussions about the alleged poor localization of Gaming’s name and suggestions that it should be “Kaming” to match the Chinese pronunciation.

Popular Genshin Impact streamer AsianGuyStream explained how to pronounce Gaming’s name. Genshin Impact recently revealed Gaming and Cloud Retainer Xianyun, who are both coming out in Version 4.4.

When Genshin Impact introduced Gaming on social media, many fans expressed their confusion over the character’s name. There were speculations that HoYoverse didn’t translate Gaming’s name properly, claiming that it should have a space in between “Ga” and “ming.” A lot of them made fun of his name as they questioned whether he was a gamer, and joked that the next character would probably be named “eSports.” Meanwhile, there were also people defending Gaming’s name, while providing sound explanations on how to pronounce it.

How to Pronounce the Name Gaming in Genshin Impact

One such explanation comes from Genshin Impact streamer AsianGuyStream, popularly known as Atsu. In a tweet, he explained that Gaming’s name shouldn’t be split into two as it will indicate that Ga was his surname and Ming was his given name. But since he was introduced as Gaming, that is his given name, not “Ming,” and should be pronounced as “gah-ming.” He cited Hu Tao and Yun Jin as examples since they both carry their surnames, as opposed to characters like Keqing and Xiangling, who only have their given names. Atsu also reminded fans that the localization of names, words, or phrases in Genshin Impact are not always correct, and that names are written based on the translator’s understanding.

Many Genshin Impact fans appreciated Atsu’s clear explanation, as they now had an idea of how Gaming’s name should be pronounced. However, there were still some who raised eyebrows at HoYoverse for its alleged poor localization of Gaming’s name, pointing out that it should be “Kaming” to match the Chinese pronunciation, especially since the Liyue region is based off of China. They claimed that it’s disappointing for a Chinese video game company to make such a mistake, while others don’t seem to mind the English spelling.

Genshin Impact players will be able to play Gaming once Version 4.4 rolls out on January 31, 2024. He will be a Pyro character with the Leo Expergiscens Constellation based in Liyue, where he’s in charge of guarding items in the Sword and Strongbox Secure Transport Agency, and making sure that merchants transport their shipments safely. Gaming’s teaser post also mentioned that he can perform a remarkable Wushou Dance in his hometown, and dreams of making this performance a regular occurrence in Liyue. Apart from Gaming, players are also excited about Xianyun and the free characters they can claim in Genshin Impact Version 4.4.