Chapter 155: The main point is to listen to advice!
After the award ceremony, it seemed as if overnight, Jingyue became the most dazzling name in the entire gaming circle.
Platform push, news reports, player communities, short video clips...
The overwhelming heat swept over.
[Whale Leap Games wins another award, with "Time Journey" becoming the biggest winner]
[From dark horse to king! Whale Leaps to Three Prizes!]
Zhou Yizhou received the award twice and said thank you six times in a row!
Jingyue once again took the spot in the hot searches. Netizens also discussed Jingyue’s previous games again:
"Anyway, I only play Time Travel right now. The plot is awesome!"
“When will the DLC be released?”
"Please stop releasing social games. My friend is obsessed with More Than Sunny and has no time for me."
"What a shame, my favorite song, 'Out of Control Accompaniment,' didn't win! It's obviously fun!"
“Maybe it’s because this game isn’t very mainstream!”
"If 'More Than Sunny Days' had been released six months earlier, it might have won another award this year..."
"I agree with you!"
On the other hand, the Deep Blue platform also took the opportunity to directly push "Time Journey" and "Out of Control Accompaniment" to the homepage.
The result is,
The number of downloads is increasing again.
Activity level increases again.
The platform rating has risen again.
…
Time flies and February is over.
Lu Ming sat in the office, looking out the window. The sun was shining brightly.
He gently turned the teacup in his hand, watching the platform data rising all the way, with complicated feelings.
Anyway, February is over, let’s settle it!
Soon, a familiar prompt sounded quietly:
【bite--】
【System settlement for this period has been completed.】
【Settlement cycle: February】
【Company Name: Whale Leap Game Company】
【Company capital: 342 million yuan】
Moral Debt Value: 2151
Moral Level: Moral Flaws
Current personal assets: 32.11 million yuan
[The cashback target for this cycle was not met, so the corresponding cashback multiple cannot be provided]
[Next settlement cycle: Not selected]
…
The moment the settlement was completed, Lu Ming didn't want to move.
There's not even a consolation prize.
Although there are still more than 30 million in my personal account,
But that's nothing.
It’s really nothing.
If he only relies on commission, even if the company becomes bigger, for him, Lu Ming, it is just a commission model for an employee.
This is not called income.
This is a gift.
This won't work.
Too passive.
Lu Ming rubbed his eyebrows and spoke in a low voice.
The original intention cannot be changed!
Although lying down is comfortable, the money comes too slowly!
Now is a great time to make a small investment for a big return!
Spring is a good time to start a business!
You have to be scolded and you have to rebel.
Think about how great it was when we made hundreds of millions of dollars in the past!
Thinking of this, Lu Ming suddenly put down the teacup, and his eyes regained their familiar sharpness.
“It’s time to start a new project.”
"A game that's criticized and tortured, but players are so addicted they can't bear to uninstall it."
Lu Ming tapped his fingers on the table, and the next second, he turned on the computer.
Soon, a project dynamic jumped into view.
[New trailer for "Sword Embers Island" is online! ]
[Tags: martial arts, confrontation, open world, battle royale, immersive combat]
[Expected launch time: May this year]
Lu Ming narrowed his eyes slightly and looked at the lines of keywords.
"Here we go again, Beishan's killer weapon this year."
"Are you upset because you didn't win an award? There are so many promotional materials!"
Lu Ming clicked on it and saw a newly released concept CG.
The picture is gloomy and a storm is about to come.
Next to an old tree and withered vines, a swordsman in a tattered robe was walking alone in the mountains and forests, with three broken swords hanging behind him and a cold look in his eyes.
[The Central Plains martial arts world has been shattered, and heroes have risen.]
[A hundred people fight for the island, but only one survives.]
【The one who survives to the end is the true leader! 】
【……】
"Oh no."
“That’s a lot of publicity!”
After watching it, Lu Ming felt that it was very good and had the feeling of a blockbuster.
He is also very passionate. If it is online, he will also have the urge to play! This momentum is pretty good!
Then, Lu Ming casually flipped through the related discussions on the forum.
"I love the style of the painting. It has armor, martial arts skills, and the Wudang sect!"
"I'm so excited! This is the world I want!"
"So many skills and weapons! Please make sure this game is online soon!"
“I’ve already pre-ordered it. This is definitely the game I’m most looking forward to this year!”
"This visual, this tonality, this rhythm... I really want to try it!"
"If this game can be half as good as its CG, I'll be willing to put my medical insurance card on it!"
“…”
Lu Ming clicked the mouse.
I searched on other platforms again.
The promotional video of "Sword Embers Island" has been released on more than a dozen platforms.
There are various homepage recommendations, host commentary, and advance analysis, and the layout is very generous.
He continued to scroll down, looking at the hot reviews, various forwarding data, and media hype for "Sword Embers Island".
The more he looked, the more complicated his expression became.
How much money did Zhao Chongshan spend on promotion this time? Why are there advertisements for Beishan’s games everywhere?
"Do you really regard this game as your core project? How much money will it cost!"
But the next second, Lu Ming suddenly thought of something.
His eyelids twitched, and he sat up straight, crossed his hands on the table, and his expression became inexplicably serious.
"If your game really takes off..."
"It's definitely being discussed all over the internet, with all sorts of praise, all about the techniques, combat, experience, excitement, and chivalrous spirit..."
"Then, logically speaking, all the players should run to your side, right?"
"But if... I also make a similar one"
"Directly competing with you!"
"Does that mean that you, Beishan, can curse me to death without even the players showing up?"
"I'm just riding on the popularity, so I'm probably going to get a lot of scolding!"
"If you really become the year-end hit, then you will definitely protect him like your own son."
"I just want to scam you..."
"You, Beishan, will be so anxious that you will jump up and down."
"You users are scolding me, but I can make money."
"You guys are scolding me, but I can still make money."
"Even when players scold me...I still make money!"
"One project, three chances to get scolded! That's definitely worth it!"
Thinking of this, Lu Ming looked at the interview video of Zhao Chongshan on the screen.
The other party was sitting in the studio, his tone was sincere and his eyes were firm.
Talking about the "martial arts spirit" and "open and free exploration" design concept of "Sword Embers Island".
"We hope that players will not be guided through the process in the game, but will decide their own destiny."
"We reject crude numerical values and only retain the purest combat."
"This is a self-redemption for Beishan and also a reflection for the industry."
After hearing this, Lu Ming laughed out loud.
Good reflection!
Lu Ming suddenly realized that
The games I made in the past, although outrageous, all have one characteristic:
Let the players choose how to curse.
For example, "Runaway Simulator" takes the moral route.
Another example is "氪命修仙", which stimulates players' desire to criticize themselves.
But this time…
He wanted to take the initiative.
And the target of comparison is you, Beishan!
Don’t all kinds of business competitions start with a war of words?
In ancient times, there were even professional players specializing in this kind of verbal battles!
When the time comes, you can find some internet trolls and the media to attack me as you please!
I will never fight back!
Moreover, if players have played "Sword Embers Island" and then come to experience his Whale Leap game,
Then when the time comes, feeling this huge contrast, wouldn't that be another benefit?
Anyway, didn't you, Old Zhao, say that?
"The gaming world is only interesting if there are people involved!"
Then I will take your advice!
You are from Beishan, anyway, you have a big family and great wealth.
I'm just trying to scam you a little bit, it shouldn't be a big deal!
Lu Ming slammed his laptop shut, a gleam in his eyes:
"Done! Then I'll make a battle royale-style competitive game too!"
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