Chapter 446 'Joy'
"I don't know."
Facing Mu Wanqing's question.
Lin Yao couldn't give a definite answer.
After all, she is not a god... She really can't guess what will happen in the future.
"But according to my judgment, the reason why our "Pokémon Legends: Arceus" was able to succeed in its first release, and the entire promotional video did not have many eye-catching gameplay, only the cuteness of Pokémon.
Part of it is because of the hardware. Although the switch is not that expensive compared to other consoles, it is also a two thousand yuan electronic product after all. Most of the people who own a console now are deep players, and the current game lineup on our console platform is good, but it is still not rich enough, and they don't have many choices.
In addition, it is now in the early stage of the console's release, and we have spent so much effort to promote the game, and players' desire to try it is very strong. Strong.
Another reason is the reputation we have built over the past few years and the success of the previous escort masterpieces... This trust makes players willing to believe in us.
As for the last reason, it is the quality of the Pokémon game itself. "
Lin Yao shook her ponytail lightly and explained: "In simple terms, it is the hardware cost, the reputation of the producer, and the quality of the game itself is good enough. But if it is changed to PC... There is no hardware cost, players have more choices, and the producer is not us, the effect may be greatly discounted.
This is my opinion, of course, I am not narcissistic..."
In fact, Lin Yao did not choose to release "Pokémon Legends: Arceus" as soon as possible because of this.
If it is released with the console, a Pokémon game that is not distinctive and eye-catching enough will be inconspicuous among a bunch of games that can attract attention instantly after releasing a trailer.
"The Legend of Zelda", "Splatoon", "Mario Kart" and even "1-2 Switch" are too distinctive.
If Lin Yao is a player.
Without any bonus, she saw the starting lineup and was more likely to choose "1-2 Switch" which was more important for publicity than for making money than the Pokémon game...
But the second time it was released, it was different.
The previous escort masterpiece was a great success, and the players who played it all said it was good.
Now the console has been bought, and the escort masterpiece is over.
Linmu Studio has launched a new game with great fanfare. Although this game does not look as eye-catching as the previous escort masterpiece, you can't just let the console sit there, right? And the producer is Linmu Studio, and Pokémon is also very cute, so why not... give it a try?
Then the players tried and tried, and found that "Pokémon Legends: Arceus" was more fun than expected...
Everything became logical.
This is Lin Yao's little thought.
Of course.
To a certain extent.
She is also a hindsight now. Although she thought so at the beginning, whether it can succeed or not is actually between two options...
"I understand..."
Mu Wanqing nodded slowly after listening to Lin Yao's words.
It seems to be true.
Consoles are one thing, but porting to the PC platform is another.
Unless domestic peers also want to make consoles.
But as someone who has followed the entire process from the establishment of the console project to its release, Mu Wanqing knows very well that it is really not easy to make one...
Linmu Studio is worried about the console... Because the process of contacting third parties is very unsuccessful, no big third party is willing to make exclusive games for Linmu Studio's consoles, and they are unwilling to log in on all platforms.
Because compared with traditional consoles, the functions are too poor.
Linmu Studio can only rely on the first party.
But the first party... If there is no Lin Yao, Mu Wanqing dare not imagine what the console will be like.
It is estimated that players will be starved of games for many years... How can there be the current situation.
Besides, even if other domestic peers can solve the above problems, they do not have the reputation of Linmu Studio.
And the current reputation of Linmu Studio is not something that can be obtained overnight.
Unless there is one more Lin Yao.
Thinking of this, Mu Wanqing looked at the girl sitting on the chair, who was holding a mobile phone at the moment, and smiled gently.
"What?"
Lin Yao read a message and just put down her phone, she saw a smile on Mu Wanqing's fair face, and she was a little curious.
"I think you are amazing." Mu Wanqing whispered.
"...Of course!" Lin Yao was no longer sleepy when she heard Mu Wanqing's praise, put down her phone, and then proudly puffed out her chest and joked.
"…"
Seeing the girl like this, Mu Wanqing's feeling of being awesome instantly vanished. She reached out and gently stroked her towering pride, then couldn't help laughing and said with a double meaning: "Okay, I know you're awesome…"
"…I'll fight you! Mu Wanqing!"
Lin Yao was stunned, looked down at her chest, and instantly exploded. She stood up from the chair, gently pinched Mu Wanqing's neck, and shook her hard: "You did it on purpose! You definitely did it on purpose! You laughed at me, right? I've been feeling more and more sore in my shoulders during this period, and I don't know what to do. You still laughed at me!... No, come here!"
Lin Yao became more and more angry, and finally dragged Mu Wanqing to the empty meeting room.
Mu Wanqing: "…?"
Today's Linmu Studio… is still very lively.
…
May 2.
The sales of "Pokémon Legends: Arceus" officially exceeded 2.5 million copies! As a new IP, a new IP whose actual gameplay does not seem to be eye-catching, it finally achieved sales of more than 2 million.
And during this period, sales have maintained a very good growth, without any sign of decline.
It is really a miracle.
Of course, this is for outsiders, but for Lin Yao, it is normal.
If the Pokémon game only has feelings and no fun, it will not become the most profitable IP...
In fact.
Many players here have become Pokémon fans.
Other players have begun to summarize the attributes, attribute restraints and evolution forms of all the elves in "Pokémon Legends: Arceus".
The more they summarize, the more surprised the players are.
Really.
They didn't expect that under the cute appearance of Pokémon, there are such complex and interesting mechanisms!
Linmu Studio not only made a few cute Pokémon.
But it made an entire ecosystem!
It's really amazing!
Now many fans who are willing to study the game are even thinking... If Pokémon can fight against people, instead of fighting against Pokémon now... It will be more interesting with the mechanism of the game!
Yes.
Players have begun to predict the content of the sequel of Pokémon...
And Lin Yao was very happy to see such a post.
This is no longer a question of taking the first step.
Players began to look forward to the most traditional Budokan plot in the Pokémon series, which means that Linmu Studio can let players experience the most authentic and original Pokémon game...
However.
There is no rush for this matter now...
In the first half of the year, Linmu Studio released more than just "Pokémon".
In fact, there are certain rules for the release of console games.
Linmu Studio's intensive release of multiple first-party masterpieces in a short period of time is considered very fast.
There is no way.
In order to get more users and chips in the upcoming mobile Internet era.
It must cost some money.
Next, next month, Linmu Studio will have another "ARMS"...
This day.
After reading the post, Lin Yao, who was busy with the production of "Dark Soul" for half a day, turned around and ran to the console product department on the 14th floor.
The separate promotional video of "ARMS" came out, but Zhu Nianqiao suggested making another real-machine introduction video about the somatosensory gameplay, and specially called Lin Yao to ask her to come and participate.
"That's about it, senior sister. I want to make a real-life battle video to fully introduce the somatosensory gameplay of ARMS, a fighting game, to players. The protagonists are you and me... How about it?"
Zhu Nianqiao came up to Lin Yao as soon as she saw her, then explained to her and carefully asked for her opinion.
"So you want to embarrass me?" Lin Yao glared at her lightly.
"What do you mean by embarrassment? It's about showing off your charm."
Zhu Nianqiao said confidently: "An internal staff member of Linmu Studio, a boss, and the head of the console game department, personally demonstrated the gameplay. Whether it is to attract attention or show the gameplay, the effect will be very good!"
"..."
Lin Yao was silent after hearing this.
She had to admit it.
Zhu Nianqiao was right.
Because "ARMS" is not like "Pokemon". This game is actually a fighting game, but the most important selling point is still somatosensory.
If we really talk about fighting games, the "ARMS" of Linmu Studio has very little advantage.
Not only was it a small advantage in Lin Yao's previous life, but it is also not a big advantage in this world.
After all, fighting games are a very old game type.
"ARMS" focuses on creativity and differentiation.
And if this game is promoted in person... the effect will be really good.
"Is it decided?"
Seeing that Lin Yao didn't say anything, Zhu Nianqiao approached carefully and asked.
"... Well, but two people are too monotonous."
Lin Yao thought about it, nodded and agreed: "How about this, you call Zhong Xiu and Qi Jianhua up as well, and take both male and female players into consideration.
The general process is changed. First introduce the operation, and then insert the game screen and real screen of the battle. Well, that's it."
"... That's no problem."
Zhu Nianqiao didn't object when he heard it, but after thinking for a moment, he asked: "But will Qi Jianhua agree?"
"How bad can this game be? Even if you can't move and catch people, can't you punch?"
Lin Yao said with a smile: "And the legend about him before only has a name, and his appearance has not been exposed, so what's there to be afraid of. If it doesn't work, you can find a way to convince him!"
"That makes sense... OK!"
Zhu Nianqiao thought about it carefully, and felt that it made sense, so he turned around and ran away with full energy.
Just do it.
No dragging of feet.
"..."
Lin Yao looked at Zhu Nianqiao who ran downstairs to call for help, and smiled helplessly.
She was really energetic... She wanted to borrow some of it.
...
"Pokémon Legends: Arceus" had just achieved success.
After a brief joy,
Linmu Studio turned around and invested in the promotion of the next game.
May 3rd.
Zhu Nianqiao persuaded Qi Jianhua and Zhong Xiu, and then, together with Lin Yao, followed the staff to a professional studio.
In fact, it is not difficult to record the actual game play video.
It is better to say that editing is a bit more troublesome.
However.
The recording of this actual game play video was still a little beyond Lin Yao's expectations.
That is Qi Jianhua's dish, which was beyond her expectations...
He is really a very special kind of person... He has engraved his dish into his DNA...
He can throw a punch in a somatosensory game. Can you believe it? It's outrageous!
However.
Although there were some bumps in the process, the overall progress was very fast.
And the four people had a lot of fun... Mainly Zhu Nianqiao, Zhong Xiu and Qi Jianhua had a lot of fun.
Lin Yao was okay.
Mainly because Zhu Nianqiao, her partner, was too lively...
Too lively...
At the beginning of the game.
She looked like she was going to kill the master with random punches, and she kept outputting to the screen.
Lin Yao was really afraid that she would turn around and punch herself or the screen in excitement...
And her cuckold punch had no rules at all.
As someone who had played the game "ARMS" in her previous life, Lin Yao could easily dodge the attack without much movement...
"Take it easy, this is a game, don't look like you want to smash the screen..."
Another game was played.
Zhu Nianqiao still looked the same.
Lin Yao finally couldn't help it and reminded her.
"Eh?"
Zhu Nianqiao stopped punching when she heard Lin Yao's voice, and looked at Lin Yao with slightly messy hair, and then said: "Momentum, senior sister! Isn't it all about momentum to play this kind of game? Use momentum to scare your opponent and finally win! How can you have momentum with such soft movements like senior sister."
"So you won?"
Lin Yao asked a soul-searching question.
"Uh..." Zhu Nianqiao paused.
Lin Yao shook her head helplessly, then put down the handle in her palm, and reached out to put the hair stuck to her face behind her ears.
"..."
Zhu Nianqiao was stunned for a moment, and then she, who was fearless, was a little embarrassed for the first time: "Senior sister, you are so mature now, and women younger than me are usually more girlish..." "
Hmm?"
"Opportunity!"
Lin Yao just made a questioning "hmm".
Zhu Nianqiao suddenly shouted, turned around, and punched Lin Yao's character in the game.
Lin Yao put down the controller and couldn't dodge.
It was OK directly!
"Yes! I won! I finally won! Senior sister!"
Seeing the victory prompt.
Zhu Nianqiao immediately raised her hands, turned around and walked forward two steps, and hugged Lin Yao.
Very excited.
Lin Yao was silent for a moment: "...This game doesn't count!"
"Hey...I just praised senior sister for being mature..."
"Anyway, the last game doesn't count!"
"..."
Although it was said to be shooting a promotional video.
But in the end, the four of them played for an entire afternoon...
But at least, the final material was recorded.
Next, we have to wait for the popularity of "Pokémon Legends: Arceus" to gradually subside and be officially released.
As for whether it will affect the sales of "Pokémon Legends: Arceus", Lin Yao is not worried about this.
Players will not play only one game.
On May 10th,
after the sales of "Pokémon Legends: Arceus" exceeded 3 million copies, the sales growth momentum stopped and the curve tended to be stable.
Because of the installed capacity.
If you want to sell more games in the future, you can only grind slowly and wait for the installed capacity of the host to increase.
This cannot be rushed.
And the players have thoroughly understood the gameplay and selling points of games like Pokémon.
Most players have completed the game and even started the second round.
And at this time point.
Linmu Studio started the large-scale promotion of "ARMS"...
In addition to the regular promotional videos, there is also a real-machine promotional video.
Real-machine promotional videos are not uncommon.
But the title of the real-machine promotional video is "Linmu Studio High-level Showdown"...
Speaking of this, players are no longer sleepy.
Linmu Studio, a game company, is actually quite mysterious to many players.
Their production process and the internal situation of their company are becoming more and more attractive as Linmu Studio's popularity gradually increases, but there is very little public information about them.
So many players are very curious.
This is normal.
After all, in Lin Yao's previous life, many players were also very interested in game companies.
Gossip is human nature.
Moreover, it is not the first time that Linmu Studio has joined forces to promote games. The most recent one was the promotion of MOBA games.
The effect is indeed good.
So as soon as the actual machine video was released, a large number of players couldn't wait to click in.
The actual machine video is a supplement to the promotional video.
It is to introduce the game's more specific gameplay.
But the whole video is still very cool.
The iconic logo, the handle slides, and then the click sound.
Accompanied by dynamic music.
The battle scenes flash one by one.
The first feeling of the player is that it is gorgeous... gorgeous in the same vein!
Linmu Studio has really changed a lot! Whether it is the previous escort masterpieces, or the current Pokémon and "ARMS", a lot of high-contrast colors are used, which looks very dreamy and cute.
The second feeling of the player is... the game must be very interesting.
This is the conclusion drawn by the players after playing the previous escort masterpieces and "Pokémon Legends: Arceus".
And the promotional video did not disappoint them.
After the game screen.
Then the tutorial began.
[Use the extended arms to fight! ]
[The new fighting sports game kicks off! ]
[Its name is-"ARMS"]
The huge game name appears in the center of the screen.
Then.
A pair of hands holding joy-con appeared on the screen.
【As long as you hold the Joy-Con, the fighter in the game will fight along the trajectory of your hand movements. 】
【Arm forward, it's a punch! 】
The screen is split.
The game screen appears.
The fighter's arm in the game is like a spring. As the real player on the right swings his right fist, he swings his right fist and hits his opponent with a bang.
【If you turn your hand sideways, your arm will bend! 】
The real player on the right side of the screen swings his right fist sideways. In the game, the fighter's arm flies out and hits a beautiful right hook.
【Tilting the Joy-Con with both hands is moving】
【Jump】
【Sprint】
【Mixed moves, use quick steps】
【Stretch out both hands, grab the enemy and attack】
【Put your hands in a figure eight shape to defend against the opponent's attack】
【……】
It's like a tutorial.
The first half of the video chews up the specific gameplay of the game and feeds it to the player.
Then the second half of the video.
In the specific battle mechanism.
Zhong Xiu and Qi Jianhua appear.
The two stand in front of the screen in a boxing pose, shaking left and right while punching.
The fighters in the game moved around in the fighting field with the various operations of the two people.
It looks very cool! Very interesting!
[After the special attack gauge is full]
[Keep attacking and use the special attack! ]
The actual video continued.
The narrator explained the special attack mechanism.
The screen also showed Zhu Nianqiao and Lin Yao who recorded the relevant materials.
The two also stood in front of the screen.
It's just that one is still and the other is moving.
Zhu Nianqiao is petite and looks very sweet. She is a very cute girl.
But in the video.
She fully interpreted what it means to be as quiet as a virgin and as fast as a rabbit...
What is a big move!
The speed of the punch really makes people want to add the sound effect of Ola Ola to her...
She stood in front of the screen and waved her fists wildly. Lin Yao controlled the game character to dodge her attack while carefully dodging to the side in reality, as if she was afraid that Zhu Nianqiao would hit her...
In front of the screen.
The player saw this scene, and was stunned, and then laughed.
Who is this person... So into the play.
And then.
The screen gradually became outrageous...
[Use your intuition to perform colorful attacks and knock your opponent away!]
The voiceover sounded again.
The game screen and the real screen appeared together.
This time it was Zhong Xiu and Qi Jianhua.
"Super sure kill!"
Qi Jianhua next to Zhong Xiu suddenly shouted. Although there was no sound, many players still understood the meaning through lip reading.
But as soon as he shouted the super sure kill, he stumbled in reality and directly bumped into Zhong Xiu...
Zhong Xiu's body tilted, and he lost his grip on the handle, and the character stopped directly.
Qi Jianhua took the opportunity to output to Zhong Xiu's character in the game...
"Super sure kill in reality, right!? Hahahaha..."
Real-time comments below the video.
Players are almost laughing crazy.
The entire real-game video actually introduces the gameplay in great detail, but the latter part is really a bit confusing, with all kinds of situations, such as super sure kills interfering with opponents in reality, and punching Lin Yao to the point of being afraid...
But it's very interesting.
It's really interesting! It feels like watching a bad friend fight.
Soon.
The promotional video is over.
This video, which is very different from a serious promotional video and full of joy, instantly became the focus of discussion in the player community.
[Hahaha! The senior executives of Linmu Studio are so cute. ]
[The battle between Lin Yao and that girl made me laugh... Lin Yao looked like she was afraid that the other party would hit her, and she looked really scared. ]
[Those two men are also easy to deal with. By the way, the one who said the super kill and almost fell down couldn't be Qi Jianhua? ]
[I have to say that Lin Yao really understands players... I talked to my friends and decided to buy it. ]
[No friends, but it looks so joyful! It feels like it can also exercise, so I bought it! Anyway, it can also be played online! ]
[Linmu Studio! More promotional videos like this! Especially the scenes of my wife Lin Yao, give more! ]
[Don't look at the girl next to Lin Yao who looks like she is possessed... She is the actual person in charge of the console game department...]
[Fuck, is this true? Judging from her appearance, the production staff really likes games more than us? ]
[This is too creative! I feel so lucky to have a switch, and there are endless games...】
【...】
The promotional video received a very enthusiastic response.
Linmu Studio was of course happy to see this.
Except for Qi Jianhua, who was a little bothered when someone mentioned his name... others were quite calm about being teased by players.
It is a good thing to get along with players.
And thanks to the excellent creativity and publicity of the game.
On May 24, "ARMS" was officially released.
Also in one day.
It exceeded one million sales!
This is the second game released by Linmu Studio to exceed one million sales in one day, in addition to the escort masterpiece.
Those who think that the console function of Linmu Studio is too poor and it will not survive for long without third parties, really have nothing to say.
Linmu Studio seems to... really be able to support a console by itself.
And on the night of the release of "ARMS", in addition to the topic of the game itself.
There was also a post that was discussed by many players.
And the title of that post was——[I had a lot of fun playing two consecutive works in two months. I dare not think about how much joy Lin Yao can bring us with "Dark Soul", which is the finale...]
(End of this chapter)
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