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Chapter 543 Promotional Video Answers!

Chapter 543 The answer to the promotional video!

Domestically,

Linmu Studio seemed to be in conflict with the Global Game Awards Committee, and released the promotional video of the e-sports festival early in the morning.

This move instantly attracted a large number of players.

At the same time,

it also attracted some people who didn't pay much attention to the game...

For example, Kou Hong, the executive director who helped Linmu Studio shoot the short film "Box".

He doesn't play games at all.

Let alone watch the game.

Even if he is willing to watch, he can't understand it.

Therefore, he rarely pays attention to the game circle.

No matter how turbulent the game circle is, it has little to do with him.

However,

this year, probably because of his previous job, that is, the experience of assisting Lin Yao in shooting the short film "Box", he was full of interest in Linmu Studio.

Then, he happened to have time today.

So, as if by magic,

he also clicked on the promotional video of the e-sports festival released by Linmu Studio...

Although he has a cooperative relationship with Linmu Studio, he is not aware of the content of the promotional video of the e-sports festival.

Because he is only responsible for the shooting of the short film "Box"...

But I don't know why.

Kou Hong hadn't even clicked to watch it yet. Thinking of the young and beautiful helmsman, he was full of confidence in this promotional video...

It was very strange.

But he did have a mysterious confidence in Lin Yao...

Although, he felt that he would most likely not understand this promotional video...

After all, he didn't play games.

"If she is the leader, the promotional video can't be too bad."

Kou Hong muttered to himself.

Then he clicked on the promotional video with an interested expression.

The promotional video began to play...

...

"My reason?"

"Yes, your reason for participating in the competition."

"..."

At the beginning of the video, there was a conversation.

It seemed to be an interview.

Both parties spoke in a flat tone.

But when asked about the reason.

The latter seemed to not know how to answer for a moment.

So he was silent.

And with the silence.

The screen slowly lit up.

Sports Center.

A person appeared in the entrance passage of the stadium.

He was against the light, with his back to the camera, and only his back could be seen.

The drum beats sounded.

Like a heartbeat.

The back figure hesitated for a while.

Then, he began to walk forward.

At the same time.

The same stadium.

The same passage.

Several other figures in different outfits also walked in a straight line towards the exit of the passage.

Their footsteps gradually merged and intersected, and then slowly synchronized with the drumbeats.

The figures overlapped and switched.

Finally, the first figure was fixed.

He walked out of the passage and into the dim light, and suddenly the scene in front of him became clear.

The huge stadium

was empty and

silent.

The figure stopped.

The drumbeats stopped with his footsteps and then disappeared.

Then.

The figure looked at the empty stadium, and after a moment of silence, he turned his head to the left and began to observe the surroundings.

And at this moment.

Time began to go backwards.

The empty stadium began to change.

Time and space seemed to overlap at this moment.

The out-of-tune drumbeats sounded again.

And more urgently.

The figure began to retreat, step by step back to the starting point.

Then.

The team uniform logo of CTG, the champion of the "Hero" project last year, appeared in the center of the camera.

At the same time, noisy sounds came from the end of the passage.

The five members of the CTG team clenched their fists. One of them looked ahead and couldn't help but take a deep breath.

The sound of the breath made all the noisy sounds disappear for a short time.

The next scene.

The FEIREN team, the champion of the "Breakout" project last year, also appeared in the center of the camera.

Then the EAGLE team, the champion of the "DOTA" project...

followed by Xu Xu, the champion of the "Warcraft" project...

The most shining teams and players of the Linmu E-sports Festival last year

appeared on the screen one by one.

They were full of confidence.

They were excited and nervous.

They started to move forward.

But this time,

before they reached the exit of the passage,

cheers from all over the place, accompanied by exciting music, began to sound.

The stadium was no longer empty.

The seats in the stands were filled with spectators.

They cheered together, with an astonishing volume!

Along with the cheers of the audience and

the exciting music

, the loud voice of the host resounded throughout the entire venue.

"Fearless pursuit of dreams! Innocent hearts! Welcome to the finals of the Breakout project! Tonight! The two teams must prove to each other...themselves! Only then will they be qualified to lift the trophy! Now, let's invite the two teams."

"Let's welcome--"

...

"Welcome to the finals! The two teams are ready to go! The champion of the Dota project will be decided tonight! Now, let's invite the two teams."

"Let's welcome--"

...

"Professional players will never give up their obsession with victory and their desire for honor! The battle between the veterans and the new generation, one of them will become the most dazzling star this year and the champion of the Warcraft project!"

"Let's welcome--"

...

"Once again, we have come to the finals of the Hero project. This is an unparalleled battle between the strong. Everything is for the sake of reaching the top!"

"Let's welcome--"

...

The host's voice kept ringing.

In the passage.

Finally, the CTG team, the champion of the Hero project last year, walked out of the passage.

Then, the champion teams and players of several other projects.

They all stopped at the entrance of the passage.

They welcomed the cheers.

They welcomed the applause.

They welcomed the opponent coming from the opposite side.

They stood under the spotlight.

Then.

The tension seemed to disappear.

The support player of the CTG team, the champion of the "Hero" project, faced the flashing spotlight and suddenly opened his arms to the huge venue, as if hugging.

Then.

The group followed the drumbeat of the background music.

They took another step forward.

The scene changed again.

The background music also reached a climax at this time.

The words ["Hero" project] appeared.

Then, on the stage.

Golden rain fell!

All the members of the CTG team suddenly jumped up from their chairs, and the faces of the five young people seemed a little distorted because of excitement.

They raised their hands excitedly and shouted loudly, as if announcing their victory to the world.

["DOTA" project]

At the moment when the golden rain fell.

The players of the EAGLE team hugged each other excitedly and patted each other's backs desperately.

They hid their tears with smiles.

They cried and laughed on the stage.

[Warcraft]

Player Xu Xu slowly took off his headphones and looked up at the falling golden ribbons.

He slowly stood up and raised his hand that was still holding the headphones.

[Breakout]

After two years of silence, FEIREN, who had not achieved good results in the previous two years, won again.

Once again, they stood at the top.

The star player of this team, Lu Tai, raised his arms high, leaned back, and shouted the loudest at the moment of victory!

The most dazzling scenes of last year's e-sports festival

appeared alternately on the screen.

Although the promotional video did not have the specific process of the game,

the players all knew the process.

Then,

on the screen,

the scene of several new champions celebrating excitedly suddenly froze.

It froze at the moment when several young people jumped up excitedly.

The exciting music also played to the end.

The screen darkened again.

The conversation at the beginning of the promotional video

sounded again...

"My reason?"

"Yes, your reason for participating in the competition."

"..."

And this time, facing this question.

The unknown contestant did not remain silent, but suddenly... took a deep breath.

The sound of his breath was very clear.

In the end,

his answer was not released.

But his answer was known to everyone who watched the promotional video!

...

"..."

Miscalculated!

Kou Hong looked at this.

His first feeling was that he had miscalculated!!!

Even if he didn't play games.

Even if he had never participated in a competition.

He understood this promotional video! And... he felt excited!

Kou Hong didn't understand the competition, nor did he understand the difference between the game items, let alone know the players. But   he could empathize with

their excitement and joy after winning.   The promotional video of Linmu Studio's e-sports festival kicked off by setting a question, and then answered the set question through last year's competition!   There was nothing false or empty.   Instead, it gave an answer that everyone could understand.   This is really great!   So this is an e-sports event? So exciting...   At this moment, Kou Hong's thoughts were so many that he couldn't help but sigh.   He thought the promotional video was over here.   But in fact,   it wasn't.   ...   Just when Kou Hong's various thoughts flashed through his mind and he couldn't help but sigh.   The first question in the promotional video was answered.   Then.   The conversation sounded again.   "My reason?"   "Yes, your reason for holding the e-sports festival."   "..."   Only.   This time.   The male voice became a clear and pleasant female voice.   The question also changed.   But the same thing remained the same.   This time,   the woman didn't seem to know how to answer the question.   But   she didn't remain silent.   She seemed to be thinking for a while, and then suddenly, she took a deep breath.   But her words were still not uttered.   With the sound of inhalation,   the conversation came to an abrupt end.   At the same time,   the screen lit up.   A pure white room, as if made of light, appeared on the screen.   The camera moved slowly.   After rotating a circle, it was aimed at the center of the pure white room - there was a pillar similar to a display stand standing alone.   But there was nothing on the display stand.   Ta-ta-ta -   suddenly.   The footsteps sounded again.   But this time.   The footsteps were softer.   Then.   Click -   the door was unscrewed.   The soft footsteps came from far away and became clearer.   But the camera didn't move, still aiming at the display stand in the center of the room.   The footsteps were getting closer and closer...   Soon, a pair of snowy long legs appeared in the camera.   She was wearing a pair of high heels, her calves were tight, her curves were seductive, her delicate white ankles were lifted high, and her white arches and insteps formed a sexy curve.   Although her face could not be seen,   she could still feel the unique beauty of women.   Under the camera,   she slowly walked to the center of the pure white room and came to the display stand.   After a pause,   she held a "box" and placed it on the display stand.   Then, she took a step back.   On the display stand, the oddly shaped "box" was constantly jumping and reorganizing.   The camera moved again, slowly pulled up, and came to a high place, overlooking the jumping "box" on the display stand.   The "box" was still constantly reorganizing, and slowly changed from three-dimensional to two-dimensional.   Finally,   it turned directly into a logo.   At the same time, accompanied by the background music that sounded again, a line of words slowly emerged behind the LOGO.   [Linmu E-sports Festival, December 5.]   [Stay tuned.]   Promotional video.   End.   Kou Hong: "..."   He stared at the paused playback window and froze in place.   Then, he couldn't help laughing.   Interesting.   Really interesting!   There were actually two questions.   The entire promo actually had two questions.   The first question was asked to the contestants.   The promo gave the answer to this question.   An answer that made people feel excited.

The second question was asked to Linmu Studio, or more precisely, to Lin Yao.

But Lin Yao did not answer this question.

Or rather, she answered it.

But she put the answer at the Linmu E-sports Festival.

Comparing the before and after.

To be honest.

It really makes people curious...

very curious!

Even if Kou Hong does not play games or watch competitions... he is curious.

So in the end.

What is the answer of Linmu Studio? What does the beating and reorganized 'box' represent? What exactly did the young and beautiful helmsman of Linmu Studio hide?

After all, this is a complete look of surprises at the e-sports festival!

"Awesome! Even I can't help but want to buy a ticket to watch the opening ceremony after watching it... I guess those real players will be more enthusiastic."

Kou Hong shook his head gently, and then couldn't help but sighed: "You said that Lin Yao did not intervene, I will never believe it, I just said that she is suitable for film and television work..."

...

Kou Hong is not a real player.

But he is very curious about the players' feelings after watching the promotional video, and concluded that those real players will be more enthusiastic than him.

In fact...

He is really good at judging people!

The trailer was released in China in the early morning.

It wasn't even 12 noon yet.

It was past 11 o'clock.

After fermentation,

most of the player communities... were all boiling!

E-sports Festival, E-sports Festival.

Since it's called E-sports Festival,

it means that this is not a single event, but a comprehensive event.

It also means that

there are many games involved...

and of course many players involved!

Linmu Studio's games have many players, plus the E-sports Festival is large enough and has many projects...

After all these buffs are added

, let's put it this way, anyone who plays games... can basically chime in and discuss the E-sports Festival.

Although there are very few players who know all the projects,

there is always a game that players know among so many projects.

This terrifying player base, plus the form and content of the trailer itself are novel enough.

And compared to the previous two years

, Lin Yao also appeared at this year's E-sports Festival!

It's really different from previous years!

So you can imagine.

How passionate are the players about this discussion...

"God! I declare! Linmu Studio is God!!! Whether it's the game or the promotion!"

"It's so exciting! The promotional video! What a surprise! Last year, I watched FEIREN reach the finals from beginning to end, and then lifted the trophy! I thought I had forgotten about it, but after watching the promotional video, I found out that I was wrong!

FEIEREN didn't get good results in the first two years due to tactical reasons, and finally adjusted last year to win the championship again! It's so exciting! Linmu Studio really understands it!!"

"Linmu Studio really understands e-sports events... The answer to the first question in the promotional video, although the player didn't answer, but Linmu Studio answered! The moment of winning... is better than any words! Everything is self-evident!"

"Great... But I'm more interested in Lin Yao's appearance at the end, and Lin Yao's answer! Oh my goodness! I'm really curious! What does that pure white room mean? What does that reorganized box represent?"

"Me too! I'm suddenly so looking forward to it! What surprises will Linmu Studio bring this year! After watching the promotional video, I'm more looking forward to it than the Global Game Awards!"

“No matter what, I’ve secured tickets for this year’s opening ceremony!!! Even though I’ll grab them every year… but this year, Lin Yao is returning to the eSports Festival, so there’s no doubt about it! Think about the first event, think about the carnival, this is really exciting! Both the event and the opening ceremony!”

“Lin Yao! Lin Yao!!! After watching the promotional video, I just want to say, I’m excited about this year’s eSports Festival!”

“After watching the promotional video, the only thing I want to say is, come on! The domestic teams in this year’s DOTA project! Come on! Don’t leave any regrets!!!”

“The two-part promotional video, those colleagues who imitate Lin Mu Studio to host events should learn from it… Lin Mu Studio really always keeps players looking forward to it. It’s just that this date, it’s not targeting the Global Game Awards, right! [dog head]”

“Ah! prprprpr…”

“The above-mentioned person, don’t think that I don’t know your bold ideas just because you don’t say it clearly…”

“After watching it for so long, someone finally said it… In fact, we are not sick. What’s wrong with us pursuing beauty! Aren’t you moved? Lin Yao’s snow-white thighs... [picture].”

“Damn, why is this post also off topic, please calm down!”

“…”

Facts have proved it.

Linmu Studio still has its advantages in the field of events...

Even though the Global Game Awards invited many celebrities and producers this year,

it is true that it is in the limelight.

But with the release of Linmu Studio's promotional video for this year's e-sports festival,

it still grabbed a lot of attention...

Because whether it is overseas or domestic,

e-sports events have a huge audience.

When faced with a choice between two options, most of these players will choose to watch the event without hesitation instead of the Global Game Awards.

After all, the nature of both determines that... e-sports events are more entertaining.

In addition,

this year's Linmu E-sports Festival promotional video does have a surprise, that is... Lin Yao's appearance.

She also left suspense!

How can we not look forward to it!

Although there is still no trace of Linmu Studio's new game... but the players' attention has indeed been attracted.

They have refocused their attention on Linmu Studio, which seemed to have disappeared when they only looked at the Global Game Awards!

And for this.

Lin Yao is very satisfied.

The first step has been successful.

The only dissatisfaction is probably the ridicule of the players...

but she can understand it.

After all, this is her own decision after comprehensive consideration.

She decided not to show her face at the beginning of the filming, because it requires players to focus on the "box" that connects the entire e-sports festival.

And on the screen.

If you don't look at the whole, just look at the details, the composition of jeans and canvas shoes is indeed not perfect.

Everything she did was just for the shooting effect.

"Next, it's publicity and promotion, and waiting for the final e-sports festival opening ceremony to be held... Miss Mu, you can coordinate it at that time, and we will go to the scene together."

In the office.

Lin Yao withdrew her gaze from the screen, closed the forum page, breathed a sigh of relief, and smiled at Mu Wanqing.

"Yeah."

Mu Wanqing answered, holding the information in her arms, and then after a slight hesitation, she suddenly asked: "But Lin Yao, I actually have a question..."

"What?"

Lin Yao was a little curious.

"It's this promotional video that only lets a few champion teams appear. I feel like they will be under a lot of pressure."

Mu Wanqing chuckled: "After all, they are the absolute C position. Everyone is staring at them. If they don't play well this time..."

"That's the difficulty they need to overcome."

Lin Yao shook her head gently and interrupted Mu Wanqing directly: "If they don't want such glory, Miss Mu, I can guarantee that many teams that have tried their best and couldn't even enter the world championship will choose to replace them without hesitation.

Pressure? Since you have chosen such an industry and chosen to walk such a thorny road, you must bear the pressure! You must bear the expectations of others! Because they are professional players.

These are all star teams! If they don't play well, they use pressure as an excuse, then I look down on them... To put it bluntly, what is without pressure?

However, I don't think last year's champion team will be so cheap, I believe in them!"

"..."

Mu Wanqing stood aside, looking at Lin Yao's fair and moving face full of seriousness, smiled gently, and replied: "I know."

...

North America.

Early in the morning.

Frank came to the company and saw the promotional video of Linmu Studio's e-sports festival.

Originally, he would not care about the promotional video of such an e-sports event.

Even if it was an e-sports event organized by Linmu Studio.

But what can he do.

There are too many players discussing it here... This directly snatched a lot of popularity from the Global Game Awards.

So he specially found the promotional video to watch.

And after watching the entire promotional video.

Frank had to admit.

It was shot really well...

Both in terms of concept and rhythm.

The first half brings out the most important theme of the e-sports festival, and the second half lays a suspense.

Let the players be full of reverie about the e-sports festival...

It's really good.

But...

"E-sports events have nothing to do with award ceremonies... and they are arguing with each other. They are held on the same day? What's the point? The audiences are different."

Frank shook his head slightly, and then directly closed the playback page.

(End of this chapter)