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The impact of the "Call of Duty" series not logging into traditional console platforms on traditional console platforms.
Lin Yao had seen it in her previous life...
After her previous life's giant acquisition of Activision Blizzard, more than one player expressed concern about what would happen if "Call of Duty" was exclusive and not logged into PS5.
Of course.
This possibility should not be great in the short term. After all, Activision is not a charity organization. After all, the sales of PS5 in this generation are still far higher than XBOX. Moreover,
the "Call of Duty" series is currently one of the largest sources of game revenue on PS5. This is of great benefit to both parties, and it is impossible to give up just like that.
But it is impossible at present, and it may be possible in the future.
After all, even Sony itself said... "Call of Duty" is an IP without rivals, a series with a large budget, years of development cycle, and fanatical followers.
Although they also have a lot of money and resources, even if they spend a lot of money to develop a similar game, they may not be able to compete with it, because the latter is a separate game type in itself.
And if this series is really exclusive, it will definitely affect players' choice of console.
This evaluation... can be said to be very high.
Although Sony also has the intention of convincing the regulatory authorities, the annual sales data is available for checking. If "Call of Duty" is exclusive, it will indeed cause a devastating blow to the Sony camp.
Of course.
Lin Yao's "Call of Duty" is not so powerful now...
It is even more impossible to say that it can influence the host camp.
But judging from the current response to "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare", coupled with Lin Yao's completion mechanism... It is not certain what will happen in the future.
For the three traditional host platforms, whether Lin Yao's allowing "Call of Duty" to land on all platforms is honey or arsenic... We will know in the future.
However, whether it is honey or arsenic.
This is not a bad thing for Linmu Studio.
"Call of Duty: Modern Warfare" lands on one more platform, it will make more money and gain more influence.
Anyway, the impact on Switch is minimal.
After all... This kind of Switch exclusive work is probably used to it by players.
The current level of technology is not enough to allow consoles to take into account both portability and performance. This is probably why Lin Yao's Nintendo console in her previous life was unique... But when cloud gaming technology matures, it will be hard to say. After all, no one knows what the future will be like.
Lin Yao patiently explained to Mu Wanqing why "Call of Duty" should be available on all platforms.
After listening, Mu Wanqing nodded thoughtfully.
"So, let's expand the influence first."
Lin Yao sat on the chair, tapped the ground with her toes, turned around, and continued: "I guess this can also disgust Gibbs and Dreamland. Seeing that the PC platform has failed, they will probably go to the console platform to seek a breakthrough soon..."
"Yeah."
Mu Wanqing nodded with a chuckle.
"...What do you think? Do you think I'm mean?" Lin Yao looked at Mu Wanqing's pretty face, and suddenly stretched out her slender fingers and pointed at her own face.
"No..." Mu Wanqing held the information and shook her head gently.
"Really?"
Lin Yao reached out and scratched her belly.
"Well...really, really..." Mu Wanqing twisted her body unnaturally.
Many staff members passed by and smiled knowingly when they saw this scene.
...
"Call of Duty: Modern Warfare" was announced to land on all platforms.
Both players and platform owners are happy.
It is normal for players who want to play the game on the console to be happy, after all, the multiplayer mode experience on the console is different from that on the PC.
The console platform has long been envious of the popularity of this game, although it is now slower than the PC version.
But it is better to have it than not, and as Frank expected, there are indeed a large number of players who still stick to the console and want to play FPS in the living room.
These are all money!
In addition, since Linmu Studio has given in this time, will it be...
Anyway.
For the traditional console platform owners, "Call of Duty" seems to be honey.
They are happy with it.
However.
Although the players and platforms are happy about the launch of Call of Duty on all platforms this time, it does not mean that everyone is happy...
Frank and Hawkins are not among the people who are happy...
The two are now directly forced into a corner.
The PC side cannot beat it.
Wanted to switch to the console side, but Linmu Studios took the lead and announced the news that "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare" would be launched on all platforms.
Thanks to the extremely high popularity of Call of Duty,
players, except die-hard fans, don't care what they say.
This directly led to this year.
Even though the game has been on sale for so long.
Gibber and Dreamland did not announce the sales data of their famous IP new works, and they just held back.
But capital is cold-blooded and has a keen sense of smell...
Although they want to hold back, everyone can see the popularity of Call of Duty, so soon, investors began to vote with their feet.
Just after Christmas, as soon as the market opened, the stock prices of Gibber and Dreamland began to plummet!
It seems that they can't hold it back anymore.
Frank came out quickly, wanting to calm people's hearts, looking forward to the next year, and by the way, he raised the achievements made this year.
But his words were really too exaggerated...
Everyone could hear the water in his words, and the decline could not be stopped in the end.
The stock price continued to plummet.
"Call of Duty" was released, facing two famous IP sequels. It won directly with a crushing momentum and became the biggest black swan event in the gaming industry this year.
And once it fails, everything you do is wrong...
Game player's move to give away games has also begun to be criticized fiercely.
Even Hawkins, as a partner, probably had not yet subsided his anger and came forward to express his dissatisfaction.
The partners are dissatisfied.
Various BUFFs stacked together directly cast a shadow on the future of Game player.
Undercurrents began to surge within Game player, which was established less than a year ago.
Of course, none of this has anything to do with Linmu Studio. The only thing that can be considered relevant is that it makes the position of Vaporwave gaming platform more stable and gives players more confidence...
"What's the point of all those fancy things? You give away games and announce the number of registered people every day, but in the end you still get knocked down with one punch [dog head]."
In the domestic player community.
A considerable number of players who support Linmu Studio heard the news and were instantly overjoyed.
One of the posts resonated with many people, and the replies began to surge.
There were even players who lamented under this post, saying that it would be great if Linmu Studio went public... I would definitely buy stocks.
Because... it's stable!
However.
The players' wish now seems to have very little chance of being realized.
Because Lin Yao has no plans to go public so far, thanks to the foundation of the previous online games and the power of subsequent works, even with the burden of Linmu Financial Holdings, Linmu Studio's cash flow is still abundant.
In fact, she didn't know what the stupid players were discussing at this moment.
As for what she was doing...
she was worried about...
things that she had put aside before.
As January of the new year is approaching, it was put back on the agenda.
That is the issue of the release of "Detective Dee" and "Sherlock Holmes".
"Call of Duty" is popular, so how to make players accept these two works next...
This has become a problem.
And which specific game to release first is also a problem.
Deep down, Lin Yao wants "Detective Dee" to be released first. After all, as she said to Mu Wanqing, European and American players remember Linmu Studio because of "Call of Duty". It is a good time to launch a game with all domestic elements.
In addition... because "Call of Duty" was on the 7 o'clock news, many people who don't know the truth have complaints about the background of Linmu Studio's works.
The release of "Detective Dee" at this time can just shut them up...
But, think about it from another angle. The two new games this time are not of the same type as FPS. On the contrary, they are closer in story type.
If "Sherlock Holmes" is accepted, will it bring more audiences to the similar "Detective Di Renjie"?
And the first release can take advantage of "Call of Duty", but there is also the risk of not attracting players and then being swallowed up by the popularity of "Call of Duty"...
So, she is quite entangled.
"I actually think... it doesn't matter which of the two games is released first."
In the conference room.
Although Zhong Xiu has been working on the mobile terminal of software that many staff members don't understand, he is still the head of the PC department, so when faced with this problem, he was the first to speak up and give his opinion: "After all, the two games actually give people a similar feeling, and I have played both, and I feel they are both excellent!"
"But you have to admit that there are some risks in launching the first game."
Zhang Qiuwen scratched his head lightly and gave a different opinion: "After all, in the current gaming circle, "Call of Duty" is a traffic black hole!"
Lin Yao sat in the first seat, listened to the two people's words, nodded lightly, and then looked at Xi Qianyu, the head of the marketing department.
"In fact, I think both games can be pushed to after the Spring Festival..."
Xi Qianyu smiled a little embarrassedly: "After all, most of the peers in the industry do this, and this can also squeeze out the last bit of heat of "Call of Duty"... But our Linmu Studio has always been known for its high output, and considering the FPS online multiplayer mode, players have more than one "Call of Duty" to play, but the stand-alone game, the stand-alone campaign part, has one less to play...
In addition, the Spring Festival is the holiday when domestic players have the most time, and our studio has many domestic players... So my suggestion is, early February, just before the Spring Festival, as for which game to release first, any game is fine!"
"Well..."
Lin Yao heard this and nodded again.
Finally, she turned her head to look at the heads of the two studios, Conglong and Xihan, who were sitting at the end of the conference table, and asked, "What do you think?"
"Ah?"
Wang Mang, the head of Conglong Studio, and Zhang Tian, the head of Xihan Studio, were stunned.
They thought they were just here to listen...
After all, their identity is the first-party studio that was acquired.
Of course, it is not their turn to ask about the release of this kind of game.
"Stop it. I don't want to sacrifice you. Zhong Xiu and Zhang Qiuwen have just told you the pros and cons. You may gain benefits, or you may be overwhelmed by the popularity of Call of Duty."
Lin Yao smiled gently and continued, "This is your hard work. Don't you have any objections? I don't want you to complain about the problem of sales, and then feel that your work has been buried..."
Lin Yao specifically called them up because of this.
Because she didn't want to become a dragon, a dragon that only wanted to collect gold coins.
The income of a game is of course important.
But if people's hearts change, no matter how much money
they make, it will be useless. And these two games really condense their hard work, and also contain all their first 3A masterpieces. Lin Yao can certainly let the headquarters arrange it, and he also believes in the professionalism of the staff at the headquarters.
But if the game fails... a little bit of dissatisfaction will be infinitely magnified.
In the end, it may directly destroy the spirit of the two studios, or directly make them and the headquarters implicitly opposed.
Lin Yao doesn't want to see these.
"In fact, the reason why we can make such a work this time is entirely because you gave us the opportunity, gave us the script, and gave us the direction of the gameplay. Although it is hard work, no matter how it is arranged, we can accept it."
Hearing Lin Yao's words.
Zhang Tian and Wang Mang looked at each other, and then the latter spoke.
"Well, what are your opinions?"
Lin Yao continued to ask.
"Uh... I agree with Ms. Xi's suggestion..."
Seeing Lin Yao insisting.
The two can only give opinions, and they are quite consistent.
"Then which game do you think is more suitable for the first release?" Lin Yao nodded, and then continued to ask.
"...I think Di Renjie is more suitable."
Faced with this question.
The two looked at each other again, and finally Zhang Tian, the head of the Western Han Studio, spoke first: "I checked the script you gave me. The prototype of "Di Renjie" is the prime minister Di Renjie in history, right?"
"Yes."
Lin Yao nodded and gave a definite answer.
Di Renjie does have a prototype, just like her previous life, and he is also a very powerful figure in history. To some extent, he is even more powerful than Di Renjie in the novel. It
's just that his most prominent identity in history is not a detective, but a politician.
Under the high-pressure environment of Wu Zhou, he was able to protect the crown prince Li Xian while making himself the most trusted minister of Wu Zetian.
This is not an easy thing to do. It is equivalent to opposing Wu Zetian's becoming the emperor and wanting the world to return to the Li Tang regime, but at the same time being loyal to Wu Zetian and deeply trusted.
Later, the Shenlong coup forced Wu Zetian to abdicate as prime minister Zhang Jianzhi, who was recommended by the trusted Di Renjie.
If it weren't for him, there would probably be no Li Tang regime later.
Such a person who can balance himself between various forces, make himself invincible, and can also truly implement what he wants to do - return power to Li Tang, is really awesome.
What's even more outrageous is that such a person really has relevant case records. He was once promoted to the position of Dali Temple Secretary. In one year, he judged a large number of backlog cases involving 17,000 people, but no one complained...
And this is the inspiration for the prototype of Detective Di Renjie, "Di Gong An".
It can be said that whether it is official history or unofficial history, this is a cheating character.
"Since there is a historical prototype, the game has a hidden political plot in addition to the regular detective stories. This is indeed easier for domestic players to accept than the fictional Sherlock Holmes."
Zhang Tian heard Lin Yao's exact reply, and his admiration flashed, and then continued: "And the character of Di Renjie is indeed very interesting, but few players know about it. It is probably because Emperor Taizong of Tang, Li Shiming, is too famous, which leads to Wei Zheng's popularity in various online games far surpassing Di Renjie...
So for domestic players, the novelty is definitely enough, and the ancient monarchy system is somewhat different at home and abroad. During the Chinese New Year, for domestic players, the detective story plus the political elements of "Di Renjie" will be more appealing."
"Well, that makes sense..."
Although Lin Yao wanted to do something with "Di Renjie" to export culture, it does not mean that she has to forget about domestic players.
She nodded, and then looked at Wang Mang next to Zhang Tian: "What do you think?"
"Uh... I think it makes sense." Wang Mang was embarrassed for a while, and then directly expressed his agreement.
Lin Yao smiled and said, "Are you sure? Don't have any opinions that I don't want to mention for the sake of face. Just now, your immediate superior Zhong Xiu was arguing with Zhu Nianqiao from the mainframe department. Don't worry, it is normal for the person in charge to have different opinions in Linmu Studio..."
On the other side.
Zhong Xiu's mouth twitched when he heard this, and he immediately said, "Is this the same thing, boss! Does Zhu Nianqiao have a different opinion from me? He came to laugh at my hairline receding again!!"
"Ah? Really?"
Lin Yao immediately turned around when he heard this, then moved his eyes up and glanced at the top of his head... showing a shocked expression, and said, "It seems to have really receded again."
Zhong Xiu: "..."
When the others heard Lin Yao's words, they looked at Zhong Xiu, and instantly couldn't hold it back, and turned their heads away.
Holding back laughter.
Zhong Xiu hardened, his fist hardened!
But he looked around, and he couldn't afford to offend Lin Yao, Mu Wanqing, and even Xi Qianyu, the head of the marketing department.
And Zhang Tian and Wang Mang were not familiar with each other, so it was difficult to start.
Then there was only one choice left.
Hmm!
He turned around and grabbed Zhang Qiuwen next to him: "What are you laughing at!?"
"...Fuck! You bully the weak and fear the strong! Then I will commit treason today!"
Zhang Qiuwen was stunned for a moment, then cursed and grabbed back.
The scene was chaotic for a while...
and seeing this scene.
The heads of the two first-party studios were stunned on the spot...
The mysterious impression of Linmu Studio Headquarters collapsed in an instant... and then a strange impression was established.
"Okay, stop it."
Although Lin Yao was also trying to hold back his laughter, he still had some dignity... He stopped the fight between the two and looked back at Wang Mang.
"I do think what Zhang Tian said makes sense." Wang Mang immediately recovered from his shattered impression, barely controlled his expression, and replied.
"Well, then, let's make sure to release the new game before the Chinese New Year! "Di Renjie" will be released first!"
Lin Yao finally made the decision.
February was the Chinese New Year in China.
Normal life has returned to Europe and the United States.
This is a good time for both European and American players and domestic players.
As for whether the results that Lin Yao wanted can be achieved
... Let's do our best and leave it to fate.
...
The meeting was adjourned as Lin Yao made the decision.
A group of people filed out.
Zhong Xiu and Zhang Qiuwen were fighting again, while Lin Yao discussed what to eat for lunch with Mu Wanqing, and Xi Qianyu asked Zhong Xiu and Zhang Qiuwen to make way with a look of disgust, almost kicking their butts...
Zhang Tian and Wang Mang remained in the meeting room.
After all, it was their first time to attend such a meeting, so they were still a little restrained.
"The atmosphere feels really good."
Watching a group of nominal senior executives of Linmu Studio leave, Zhang Tian suddenly spoke and sighed.
"Indeed." Wang Mang nodded, and then said with some envy: "Actually, I really want to work at the headquarters. It feels very interesting. I have visited many game companies for work, but every time I come, I feel that the atmosphere here is different, different from all game companies."
"Maybe this is why Linmu Studio can become Linmu Studio..."
Zhang Tian finally glanced at the back of a certain girl, then shook his head gently and stood up: "Let's go, since the game release has been pushed to February, there is still a month, we will test the game again and strive for perfection!"
"Okay."
Wang Mang immediately stood up with full energy.
...
Lin Yao walked out of the meeting room, said goodbye to Mu Wanqing, and just returned to her seat.
Zhu Nianqiao, who had been waiting for a long time, saw Lin Yao.
She immediately rushed over.
"Hahaha! Senior sister, have you noticed? Zhong Xiu's baldness is even more obvious!!"
Zhu Nianqiao quickly came to Lin Yao, hugged her, jumped, and started talking about baldness...
"Zhong Xiu hasn't gone far yet... Aren't you afraid that he will hear it?"
Lin Yao glared at her lightly.
Zhu Nianqiao was stunned for a moment, then she tiptoed out of Lin Yao's arms and took a look. She found that Zhong Xiu was no longer fighting with Zhang Qiuwen, but stopped, looked over here, and clenched his fists...
She immediately shrank her head.
Lin Yao said unhappily: "See? Let go quickly, how can you hug each other?"
"Then you are still hugging Mu Wanqing." Zhu Nianqiao said righteously.
"Miss Mu hasn't gone far either." Lin Yao added.
Zhu Nianqiao immediately tiptoed and looked over again, and found that Mu Wanqing also stopped, stood next to Zhong Xiu, and looked over here. It was unknown whether she clenched her fists, but she was murderous...
She shrank her head again and trembled.
"Okay, just say it if you have anything to say."
Lin Yao was a little amused, broke free from her arms, pinched her soft cheeks, helped her put her messed up hair behind her ears, turned around and pulled out a chair to sit down.
Although Zhu Nianqiao usually looks unreliable and always looks like she has not grown up.
But Lin Yao does not hate her personality.
It's good.
She is full of energy every day.
"...I have encountered a problem, senior sister."
Zhu Nianqiao was quiet for a while, and immediately sat down next to Lin Yao and yelled: "The art style of the outsourcing team of "Diablo" is very inconsistent with the setting drawings you gave. I want to ask you to draw more reference drawings, otherwise the negotiation cost will be too high..."
"Is that so? Okay... I just have time now."
Lin Yao nodded and agreed when she heard this, and then thought that there was nothing to do now, so she took out the drawing paper and started drawing.
Seeing Lin Yao directly enter the working state, Zhu Nianqiao also shut up.
Then, she sat next to Lin Yao and watched her painting quietly for a while, then she quietly stood up and prepared to go back to the mainframe product department upstairs.
Of course.
Before leaving.
She did not forget to look around, and after making sure that Zhong Xiu and Miss Mu were not guarding, she sneaked out at a trot.
After leaving the PC department.
Zhu Nianqiao stopped being sneaky and became full of energy again, almost jumping towards the elevator.
But while waiting for the elevator, the phone in her pocket rang.
Zhu Nianqiao picked up the phone and took a look, then was slightly startled, put away the bright smile on her face, came to the stairs of the emergency exit next to her, and answered the phone.
"Hello, Mom..."
After Zhu Nianqiao answered the phone, the jumpiness and impetuousness on her body disappeared instantly, and she looked particularly mature with the same neat ponytail.
"Yeah, I'm fine, don't worry, I really wasn't bullied..."
Zhu Nianqiao leaned against the wall, listening to the nagging on the other end of the phone, with a faint smile on her face, and said softly: "Besides, I've graduated, how could I still be bullied, my daughter is not a child anymore...
No, no, how could I hide it from you... Ah? Did I cry? You remembered it wrongly."
"That was an accident, I was ignorant at that time... and that person is no longer here."
"Yes."
"Well, this company is great, my colleagues are great, the atmosphere is great, well... the boss is even better, they all accept me, really."
"..."
At the stairs.
The conversation was intermittent and faint.
But no one could hear it.
(End of this chapter)
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