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Chapter 276 A small test of one’s skills
Just as Li Xue was admiring the unique contrast in beauty before her, Tang Yao had already neatly tidied her appearance.

That languid air vanished instantly, and she transformed back into the composed leader of Avalon, simultaneously noticing Li Xue's gaze: "What?"

"nothing."

Li Xue immediately shook her head: "I was just thinking about some things from the past."

"……real?"

Tang Yao looked at Li Xue suspiciously, slowly lowered her hand, and then said, "Never mind, just tell the marketing department that the FGO new version pre-launch plan is starting as planned, with a focus on the ANF homepage, game assistant push notifications, and... our live stream section."

"Ah."

Li Xue nodded and turned to leave to arrange her work.

But just as she turned to leave, Tang Yao glanced at the "Outlast" icon on the screen, seemed to remember something, and suddenly said, "Wait, Miss Li."

Li Xue paused, then turned to look at Tang Yao with a puzzled expression.

"You can just make an internal call about this. I have a game here that should help boost the ANF live streaming section. Are you interested in taking a look?"

Tang Yao slightly raised her snow-white chin and tempted, "It's very interesting. You don't have to play; you can just stand next to me and watch me play."

"Huh? What game?"

"You'll see when you come over and take a look."

Li Xue thought for a moment, feeling a little curious, and moved to Tang Yao's side.

then.

this day.

Many Avalon employees confidently stated that they heard Manager Li's coquettish voice and a very clear "liar" coming from the boss's office.

Many staff members also said they heard Tang Yao's adorable screams of fright.

However, when Tang Yao went to the escape production team, she told the staff that she was not scared at all.

……

There's a lot of fun inside Avalon.

The storm surrounding ANF Live is sweeping across the world at a speed that Shen Lun and Jin Feng did not anticipate.

On the ANF live streaming platform homepage, the popularity of the Hearthstone Explorers' League special page continues to rise.

The most dazzling live stream was undoubtedly that of Miao Zhang, known as "Zhangliang Tianxia - Hearthstone Super Cool Bro". In just one week, his popularity skyrocketed thanks to his highly personal style of Arena live streams and his witty remarks while playing ranked matches, firmly securing his position as a top streamer on the platform.

Countless viewers flocked to his live stream, not only to watch Hearthstone, but also attracted by the unique atmosphere of in-depth discussions surrounding the game within the ANF community.

Other game sections also heated up rapidly, like dry tinder being ignited.

Thanks to ANF's massive user base and precise player profiles, some previously unknown technical streamers of Dungeon Fighter Online (DNF) dungeon guides, FGO players who challenge dungeons with various combinations, and even some anime music and casual chat streamers have found their own audience on ANF Live.

The homepage recommendation slot is no longer exclusive to Hearthstone; other Avalon games, and even live streams related to the entire ANF community culture, are now taking their place.

In less than two weeks.

ANF ​​Live's daily active users grew to an alarming number, with an incredibly steep curve, and user dwell time and interaction rate far exceeded the industry average.

It was in this environment, where almost everyone could see the potential of the ANF live streaming section, that we found ourselves in this situation.

The pre-release hype for the new version of FGO has begun in full swing, riding the wave of live streaming platforms.

Version 1.6 "Sacred Round Table Realm Camelot" Pre-launch - As ANF Live Streaming Platform has initially gained a foothold and user habits have gradually formed, it has embraced the new battlefield of live streaming in an all-round way.

Although Hearthstone is currently the most prominent section on ANF Live.

However, as the game that best fits the ANF community culture and as Avalon's first game, FGO also has a dedicated section in the live streaming section.

However, due to its PVE-centric gameplay, the related live stream content was not as fun as Hearthstone, and the live stream had far fewer viewers and viewers.

But just like the 'cheese sandwich' that Tang Yao created in her previous life became a hit, this type of mobile game still has a relatively fixed audience.

the most important is.

There are a lot of players.

and so.

In late October, while many viewers were immersed in the addition of new sections to ANF and its expansion in size,...

The top ad on the ANF homepage has been replaced with a visually striking giant poster teasing the new FGO version: [The Sixth Singularity, Camelot of the Divine Round Table, Opens!]

Upon clicking, the first thing you see is the introduction—

The Sixth Singularity is about to open! The stage is the Holy City where the Knights of the Round Table have gathered.

Join the newly arrived Servants and charge across this thrilling battlefield!
The largest main storyline to date! A third-rate writer penned the script!

In addition to the introduction, there is a link to a promotional video and a dedicated live stream aggregation page called "[Roundtable Gathering! FGO 1.6 Version Pre-launch Center]".

And this recommendation page has just been uploaded.

moment.

A large wave of FGO players appeared.

"Finally! Finally it's out! I thought FGO had been forgotten!"

"The Sixth Singularity has finally been revealed, but isn't the introduction a bit sparse? Where's the more information?!"

"The Holy City where the Knights of the Round Table have gathered? Saber! Is this going to be a story about Saber?!"

"Wow! This is the first time I've ever seen such a promotional tagline. The largest main storyline to date?!"

"Hahaha! Third-rate teacher... I just remembered that live stream! Third-rate teacher! Why aren't you streaming anymore! I want to watch your live stream!!!"

"I just remembered, they even showed a promotional video during that live stream! Yeah! Third-rate teacher! Why aren't you live streaming anymore?"

"I want third-rate teachers to wear suits and do live streams! I want third-rate teachers to wear suits and do live streams! I'll die if I don't have third-rate teachers to watch me!"

"..."

The topic quickly veered off track.

Many people clearly still remember that live broadcast.

But the good thing is.

This situation did not last long.

Because very quickly, many people noticed that this publicity campaign was... somewhat different from others.

Especially after the subsequent live streaming aggregation page was discovered.

Many players clicked in and saw a series of meticulously planned live stream content.

The titles of this series of live stream content are quite eye-catching—[New Avalon Game Assistant Feature X First Look at New Cards from the Sixth Singularity!]

live streaming?

New features in Avalon Game Assistant?
New card revealed?

Many players have developed a strong interest in this.

So that very night, the FGO section, which was originally deserted, suddenly became bustling with activity, as a large number of players flooded into the live stream room on the live stream aggregation page.

Subsequently.

Eye-opener.

ANF ​​invited several streamers interested in the FGO setting to explain the lives, Noble Phantasms, possible skill sets, and roles of Knights of the Round Table such as Lancelot, Gawain, and Tristan, based on official information and cards revealed by the official team. They also directly accessed numerous Servant illustrations in the Avalon game assistant to provide supplementary explanations.

Yes.

Avalon Game Assistant has launched a new feature! It's similar to the FGO Wikipedia!

Although the initial content was created by Avalon, it will later become an open knowledge platform maintained by players, providing in-depth content such as FGO game guides, character analysis, and event information, covering sections such as story walkthroughs, character development, and event guides.

Its content is in-depth and up-to-date, keeping pace with the latest versions, making it ideal for hardcore gamers and strategy enthusiasts. For example, the streamer currently broadcasting is sharing their strategy, team composition, and notes on Avalon Game Assistant.

Next.

Players who don't know how to play can directly copy the reference answers in the assistant.

It has to be said that this feature is exactly what many hardcore FGO players need.

Therefore, the live stream was filled with praise.

"666..."

"Looks like I'll have to download Avalon Game Assistant now."

"Wow! Avalon never disappoints! I was envious of Hearthstone's deck-sharing feature a while ago! I didn't expect FGO to have it too!"

"Where's the new card? Where's the new card?!"

"..."

In the live stream, the chat was flooded with comments discussing the new features of Avalon Game Assistant, gameplay, and card strength.

And finally.

After giving a brief introduction to the new features of Avalon Game Assistant.

The streamer named Maple Syrup Latte has entered the final stage.

Although ANF didn't make any extra requests when they contacted her, a small-time streamer, she was still a little nervous when it came time to announce the new Servant.

However, the process went smoothly.

Because the viewers in the live stream didn't care whether she was nervous or not, they were only interested in the new card.

The first new card of the new version was finally revealed in the live stream.

[New Servant Debuts in the New Version! Tristan, a Story-Limited Servant! Noble Phantasm: Painful Illusion Curse!]

Looking at the dazzling Tristan on the screen, Maple Syrup was thrilled by the beautiful illustration and brief character introduction provided by the official team: "Everyone! This is... the new story-limited Servant introduced in version 1.6, the Archer-class Tristan."

The character is based on Tristan, one of the Knights of the Round Table in Arthurian legend, a legendary figure known for his exceptional martial skills. His love story with Isolde, the woman he was betrothed to as his uncle, the King of Cornwall, is very famous.

The specific story…

Maple Syrup began to explain the background story of this heroic spirit, drawing on her understanding of the character, while also analyzing and speculating about the character's existence in this Sixth Singularity and their performance in the game.

Ok.

After all.

That's awesome! It really whets the players' appetites!

This will also increase the popularity of the FGO live stream section.

have to say.

The effect is really quite good.

Because FGO's popularity is undeniable! The player base is simply too large!
A new card reveal, a calculated move to promote Avalon Game Assistant through the game, and a deep interaction between the official team, streamers, platforms, and players.

Ultimately, it was a great success.

Live streaming pre-event promotion is just one part of the process.

In fact.

This is a teaser for 'FGO Sixth Singularity'.

The ANF community, Avalon game assistant, and live streaming platforms are all contributing their efforts.

While the live stream on the aggregation page was starting, the FGO section of the ANF community was also flooded with the new version theme.

Various research posts, intensity prediction posts, plot analysis posts, and fan fiction posts (illustrated novels) have emerged one after another.

Almost every popular post includes a direct link to the relevant pre-event live stream and discussion thread.

The community administrator has pinned a thread titled "[Version 1.6 Pre-launch General Discussion]", which summarizes all official information, live stream schedules, and links to key content.

Meanwhile, Avalon Game Assistant also launched a large-scale special feature called "Roundtable Gathering," which not only integrates direct access to all the pre-event live streams but also features the newly launched FGO Wikipedia page.

At the same time, the pre-launch information was accurately pushed to all FGO players.

Live streaming goes without saying.

A pre-release extravaganza for FGO version 1.6, which begins with the recently emerging ANF live streaming section, deeply integrates community content and player interaction, and is supported by Avalon Game Assistant, is sweeping across the entire player community with unprecedented momentum.

According to Tang Yao...

This was just a trial run... a small test!

And the final result... well, it's pretty terrifying.

FGO already has a large player base, and the entire Avalon ecosystem is gearing up for the new version of FGO. In addition, ANF is the spiritual home of anime and manga fans.

With this series of actions, you can imagine how terrifying the popularity they gathered was.

In less than three days, the entire anime and manga community basically knew that FGO's sixth singularity was about to be released!

Even ANF users who didn't play this game before!!!

Avalon, a rising star in the gaming industry, is beginning to show its fangs.

……

"What do you mean?"

Blue River Technology.

In Ji Zhuo's office, he looked at his subordinate and asked a question with some surprise.

"...The number of active users in the app store has been declining recently."

After a moment of silence, the subordinate cautiously said, "In the past week, the overall download volume of our platform's ACG (Anime, Comics, and Games) category has dropped by 42% compared to the previous week, user activity has decreased by 28%, and more importantly... the influx of new users has almost stopped."

"..."

Ji Zhuo's brows furrowed instantly, his eyes filled with disbelief: "42%? Stagnation? How is this possible? Since the app store got on track, our Blue River Technology has always held an important position in the ACG (Anime, Comics, and Games) field. How could this suddenly happen? What's the reason?"

"The reason... is both simple and complicated."

The subordinate, head bowed, handed the documents to Ji Zhuo and explained, "Our preliminary investigation indicates the problem lies with Avalon. They've been heavily promoting the new FGO expansion, 'Camelot of the Divine Round Table,' and the entire Avalon ecosystem is gearing up for this promotion, attracting a lot of attention from anime and manga fans..."

"FGO?" Ji Zhuo was stunned, a hint of doubt flashing in his eyes, and interrupted, "What does that have to do with us?"

After a moment of silence, the subordinate said, "This... is because Avalon has a self-contained game distribution and content ecosystem. Live streaming attracts attention and gathers players, the community accumulates content and engages in in-depth discussions, and the game assistant provides instant tool support and information services."

Ultimately, all of these things will firmly bind users to the Avalon system, completing the entire process from initial awareness to download and then to in-depth experience.

Recently, their entire ecosystem has been focused on serving the new version of FGO, and players' attention and time are limited.

Our app store's audience for anime-style games is almost entirely composed of ANF users, and their attention has been completely drawn to Avalon..."

Ji Zhuo: "..."

After thinking for a moment, the subordinate added, "What's even worse is that a small number of anime fans who haven't played Avalon games before have also been drawn away... They're immersed in the ANF ecosystem, discussing topics from the ANF community, watching ANF live streamers, and using the Avalon game assistant to look up guides... The thought and action of downloading new games naturally occur first within the ANF system."

Our traditional app store distribution channels seem to have become an intermediary that can be easily bypassed in this closed loop…

Ji Zhuo's eyes widened: "...Huh!?"

Ok.

Tang Yao was merely testing the waters.

But this small test... seems to have already made many of their peers unable to bear it.

(End of this chapter)