First online game co - developed by the People 's Liberation Army allows players to fight Japan . So popular was the game in stoking nationalism amid growing tension between the East Asian neighbors over the islands , developers have officially changed the name of the island mission level to `` Defending the Diaoyu Islands . '' In one level , players are asked to visit disputed Diaoyu islands , known as Okinawa in Japan . Game developer Gu Jun says the game targets nationalistic youths in hopes of recruiting them .
First online game co - developed by the People 's Liberation Army allows players to fight Japan . In one level , players are asked to visit disputed Diaoyu islands , known as Okinawa in Japan . Game developer Gu Jun says the game targets nationalistic youths in hopes of recruiting them .