You said you were going to make games, how did you become the richest man without doing anything?

Chapter 328: Thomas leads the way, Taoyuan Township is caught in a public opinion storm, and Huawu's new work is conceived (2 in 1)

"What's going on?"

Liu Mengyuan clicked on the video.

At the beginning of the promotional video, the game battlefield under the neon projection comes into view. "Crossfire: Heroes of Reverse War" presents a brand new picture. Rendered with high-definition texture technology, every inch of the scene is vivid and delicate, as if a realistic alien battlefield is right in front of you.

"Everything we do is to please your eyes."

The camera slowly switches to the optimization process of the game engine. Like magic, the picture transitions from the initial lag to a smooth and natural presentation.

The game's mechas, buildings, and roads have all been completely redesigned thanks to the engine's tweaks. From the metallic texture of the mechas to the detailed textures of the buildings, every detail is imbued with a sense of reality.

"We have added a deep learning AI system to your gaming experience."

The camera switches to a fierce battle, where the enemy mechas display unprecedented intelligent behavior.

They took refuge, covered themselves, and cooperated more flexibly to recreate the real war scenes.

"We make the mood of the sky more realistic."

The scene switches to the ruins of a city. With the application of the real-time weather system, the clouds change slowly and a storm and heavy rain hit in an instant.

The change in weather caused the two teams in the game to change their tactical decisions.

The entire promotional video ends with a gorgeous war scene.

Below the video, the number of players in the comment section increased at a visible rate:

"Holy crap! This new engine optimization is absolutely jaw-dropping. In two words: shocking!"

"Long Teng and Teng Hui, you really spent a lot of money this time!"

"This is the first time I've seen such intelligent NPCs in an FPS game. Playing against them feels like playing in real life!"

"Indeed, I feel like I have to be careful when playing against the computer AI. This kind of game is really fun!"

"The high-definition texture technology is amazing. Every detail is so clear that it almost fooled my eyes!"

"Especially the subtle lighting and texture processing, which is so attentive. Every frame is a work of art!"

"Oh my goodness, the competition among the big companies is going crazy!"

The second half of the promotional video features an exclusive interview with Thomas, the East Editor of "Central Plains Five Editions".

"Hello everyone, I'm Thomas from the Zhongyuan Five Editors. I'm honored to be invited by Longteng Group. The five of us editors have visited the R&D headquarters of Heroes of Counter-Strike."

"After playing for five hours, I feel that this game not only breaks a new era in terms of technology, but also brings me an unprecedented shock in terms of operating experience."

"The game's engine optimization is truly exceptional, achieving jaw-dropping levels of visual smoothness and detail. The deep learning AI system and real-time weather system make the dynamics of battle unpredictable, making the game even more thrilling."

After praising the heroes of Counter-Strike, Thomas on the screen smiled slightly and changed the subject:
"Now, let's turn our attention to Taoyuan Township's 'Codename Shinkansen'."

"In fact, as a game media practitioner, when talking about this game, anyone will feel helpless and disappointed."

"It's not just that the game started to tank during its early promotional phase, with only some awkward live-action dramas poking fun at the future of gaming."

"Even more so because I've gotten exclusive insider information about the development of this game!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the video barrage exploded instantly:

"What the hell? Rumors from my uncle's party? GKD, GKD!"

"I've heard from reliable sources that the codename Shinkansen is caught in a storm of internal chaos."

"Because the producer's direction is unclear, the development team is under tremendous pressure and development progress is extremely slow."

"The planned development tasks have been delayed for months, and there is no clear solution yet."

"More importantly, there were serious conflicts and disagreements within the team, communication was poor, and there were even rumors that several members of the team had already resigned!"

"Such internal turmoil will obviously have a serious impact on the efficiency and quality of game development."

"It makes me wonder if this game will be released on time."

At the end of the video, several screenshots of chat records between Thomas and "insiders" were attached in an attempt to increase the credibility of the video.

After the video was released, a heated debate broke out in the comments section:

The players of Dragon Fantasy and some rhythm-setting trumpets all huddled together:

"I think Thomas is absolutely right! Heroes of the Reverse War is a top-notch game at first glance, with innovative technology and visually pleasing graphics."

"Hey, forget about that 'Codename Shinkansen'. I'm afraid it's going to become a laughing stock in the industry. The promotion is so lame, so the technical level must be extremely low. I'm curious, what were they thinking? They actually dared to release this thing in the same schedule as 'Reverse War Heroes'!"

Even if Taoyuanxiang produced "The Strongest Crosstalk Master," it wouldn't change their impending defeat. Against "Reverse War Heroes," this game can only become a stepping stone. I hope Taoyuanxiang wakes up soon, finds its way back, and stops dabbling in the flagship game space.

Otherwise, they will only deeply feel what it means to be outdated and eliminated!"

Soon, a fan from Taoyuan Township left a message to refute:

"Don't listen to that Thomas's nonsense. He must have taken money from the heroes of Counter-Strike! This guy has a lot of dark history."

"That's right, a screenshot of a broken chat can be used as evidence. Where's your brain?"

"Taoyuanxiang's games have always won by their playability and difficulty. Even if the final version of the game's graphics are not as good as Heroes of Counter-Strike, it definitely has its own unique features!"

"People like Thomas are just blindly following whoever feeds them. They have no respect for the industry. We support the codename Shinkansen and will not be swayed by such ridicule!"

The fierce debate between players from both camps quickly spread to other video sites and game forums.

In the [Game Melon Incident] section of the NGA forum, many neutral people who just want to have fun left comments:

"Hahaha, let's fight, the player community hasn't been this lively in a long time!"

"Boring, I want to see a river of blood."

"Everyone has different tastes, so why force them to accept your preferences? Just play whatever game you like. Why bother with so much? Just have fun."

……

At this time, Fan Langtao was sitting in the office, raising his eyebrows slightly, with a smug smile on his lips.

His posture seemed relaxed and at ease, as if he was announcing his victory to the entire industry in advance.

After all, his goal is to create a huge uproar online and muddy the waters of public opinion!
As long as we can reduce the reputation and influence that Taoyuan Township has accumulated before, then it will be a worthwhile loss!
Fan Langtao picked up the coffee on the table, stood in front of the window, looked into the distance, and his thoughts went back to his college days.

In the first two years of the Game Research Club, he was doing very well and was very successful.
Everything changed two years later when Lu Yu joined the society.

This man is always a little better than me in various things.

In the Jianghai City University Alliance internal development competition that year, the team led by Lu Yu successfully won the championship with its innovative game design and perfect execution, while Fan Langtao's team only barely made it into the top five.

In the "Develop a Game in 48 Hours" event organized by GameJam, Lu Yu completed an exquisite mini-game prototype in just one day and received the highest praise, while Fan Langtao could only hand in a semi-finished product at the last minute due to technical problems.

At the club's discussion meetings, Lu Yu always came up with subversive game theories, which aroused heated discussions and recognition from the audience, while Fan Langtao's speeches became clichés that set off Lu Yu's remarks without much novelty.

Even in team building and community volunteer activities, Lu Yu always actively participated in organization and planning to enhance team cohesion among members, while Fan Langtao could only sit aside doing nothing and go with the flow.

Lu Yu is a well-known test-taker in the School of Software Engineering.

He also brought this kind of scroll into the game research club.

He, Fan Langtao, a senior who was once admired by many female students, has completely become Lu Yu's background board.

So he knew very well why he had thrown mud at "The Way of Cats" developed by Lu Yu and Liu Mengyuan during the College Game Development Competition.

Because he is jealous!
Jealous to the point of breaking defense!
Thinking of this, Fan Langtao's veins popped out in his hand as he held the coffee cup.

When Lu Yu first joined the club, he envied Lu Yu's abilities and even regarded Lu Yu as an object of learning and imitation.

However, when he found that no matter what means he used, he could not catch up with this man, his mentality began to change.
Especially after "The Way of Cats" won the award, Fan Langtao was extremely jealous and began to doubt his own abilities.

why?
Why can't I be as successful as him?
Why am I always outdone by him?
As his jealousy deepened, Fan Langtao's emotions gradually became distorted, and he began to have a complex hatred towards Lu Yu.

It's all this man's fault!
He was the cause of his own failure.
He is the stumbling block that prevents him from achieving success, and he has taken away the white moonlight goddess in the hearts of all the boys in the club!
Fan Langtao fell into pain. He wanted to get rid of this jealousy and hatred, but he couldn't extricate himself.

He began to secretly swear in his heart that he would surpass Lu Yu, prove his own worth, and make this kid regret his past arrogance!

And now, it's all finally coming to an end.

He thought to himself:
When I take down Taoyuan Township in this battle, your career, Lu Yu, will be destroyed, and Liu Lan will not agree to marry her daughter to a failed man.

And I will personally step on you to get to the top and reach the pinnacle of life!

Thinking of this, Fan Langtao couldn't help but laugh out loud in the office, his laughter revealing his arrogance that looked down on the world.

……

While the fans of Heroes of Counter-Strike and Codename Shinkansen were arguing fiercely, Youyi Company released a new announcement:
Dear players,

We are very excited to announce that Hollywood actor Michael Wells has officially become the spokesperson for Youyi's game "Wilderness: Redemption"!
Mr. Welles is a popular Hollywood star, known for his handsome appearance and outstanding acting skills. He was born in a small town in Texas, USA, and showed a talent for acting from a young age.

Later, Welles gradually emerged in Hollywood with his outstanding performance and starred in many high-profile films and TV series.

In Nightfall, he plays a sharp detective trying to uncover the truth behind a mysterious murder case.

In the western Get Out, he played a young cowboy determined to save his small town from crisis.

In the fantasy film "Darkness", he played a brave knight who fought a heroic battle with the forces of evil.

Mr. Wells' handsome appearance and strong character perfectly fit in with the western cowboy world presented in "Wilderness: Redemption", and will add infinite charm to the game!

Let us all look forward to Wells showing off his heroic spirit in the wilderness and leading players on a thrilling Western adventure! "

After this news was announced, the comment section exploded:

"I Chao? Wells? Dream connection!"

"My favorite Hollywood star, no doubt about it!"

"You Yi has invested a lot this time. Wouldn't it have been better if they had done this earlier? Isn't this much better than a traffic star like Su Yufan?"

"My favorite actor has collaborated with my most anticipated game. I'm so happy I feel like fainting!"

As the popularity of the game soared across the internet, Youyi Company took advantage of the momentum and released a real-life trailer for "Wild Survivor: Redemption":
The opening shot shows a vast desert with scorching sun and flying sand, presenting a desolate and beautiful desert scene.

In the distance, a lonely town looms, as if it is a corner where time has stopped.

As the camera moved, Michael Wells appeared in the center of the picture. He was wearing a typical western cowboy outfit, carrying a shining pistol, and looked heroic.

At the end of the street, the air was filled with smoke, and the sound of iron horse bells and gunshots intertwined into a bloody symphony.

Wells held the revolver tightly in his hand and formed a defensive line with his companions.
In front of him was the game's equipment system and the revolver's crosshairs debugging interface. He was constantly making preparations for the battle.

The bandits were like dark clouds before a storm, densely packed into the buildings on both sides of the street. Their faces were twisted with greed and cruelty, and the weapons in their hands flashed with cold light.

"Prepare for the assault!"

He gave the order and opened fire.

Bullets whizzed in the air, sparks flew, and holes were punched in the buildings on the street. Wells and his companions covered each other. Various team function interfaces of the game appeared beside them, and Wells used commands such as changing formations and tactical coordination.

"That house on the left!" Wells pointed to a building on the left side of the street. "Let's split up and attack upwards!"

The companions nodded and started to move. They were as agile and nimble as cheetahs in the dark night.
With the sounds of gunfire and explosions, the gangsters began to retreat.

In the end, they successfully defended the town, and a large amount of cash loot and rare equipment dropped from the enemies.

Wells stood on the enemy's body, waving his pistol and cheering loudly.

The trailer ends with a subtitle:
"Survive in the wilderness with Wells and save the world!"

After the release of this promotional video, the number of views increased rapidly at a rate of 200 million per hour!
Players in the comment section were excited:

"Holy crap! A true Hollywood blockbuster-level scene! Is this the strength of Youyi Pictures? Hahaha."

"The filming quality of this short drama is very good. Is your main business filming movies?"

"Welles's performance was truly brilliant! He was every bit as good as the Western heroes in the old movies!"

However, the first recommendation in the list below this video is the short drama "Codename Shinkansen" previously filmed by Taoyuan Township. The contrast between the two is even stronger, and many players left comments:

"Compared to a competitor's promotional video, this short film is truly a notch above the rest!"

"Don't even mention the Peach Blossom Village movie. It's so awkward, it pales in comparison. Comparing it to the other one is an insult to this short film!"

"I'm really worried about Taoyuan Township. Could it be that all those rumors Thomas said are true?"

……

Taoyuan Township Villa.

In recent days, under the pressure of public opinion from two major competitors, the mentality of Taoyuan Township employees has exploded.

Many employees looked heavy-hearted, with their heads down and no words spoken. Even when petting cats, they looked listless, without their former vitality and smiles.

Especially in the office area of ​​​​Codename Shinkansen, the employees all had sad faces, and the pressure was always lingering in their hearts.
Many employees have their desks piled high with unprocessed documents. They look at these documents with dull eyes.
In the past few days, many of them have spent a lot of energy, using small accounts to dispel rumors online and fight against the black fans.

However, they found that refuting rumors could easily lead to self-confirmation. Even if they finally wasted their time and energy to defeat a rumor, a new rumor claiming to be from the uncle party would soon appear, leaving everyone exhausted.

200 Taoyuan Township employees are feeling depressed and frustrated due to rumors and public pressure. A critical strike has occurred, resulting in a -3800 leisure points.

Lu Yu, who was watching a crosstalk and eating snacks, was so frightened by the sudden system prompt that he almost fell down from his workstation.

I blanch?

What happened?
Why did they deduct nearly 400,000 yuan from my salary for no reason?

Monster!
He quickly found a few employees who were the most ruthless in deducting points and asked them what had happened recently. Then he learned about the public opinion offensive launched by Longteng Group and the new cooperation with Youyi.

Lu Yu was first curious about why Longteng Group suddenly became so aggressive?
He did a random search on the Internet and found the news that Fan Langtao had taken over as the producer of Longteng's new project.

Case solved!
A sharp light flashed across Lu Yu's eyes.
Fan Langtao, I respect you as my senior. I didn't kill you off in the last round of competition for the gaming platform, and allowed you to leave Jianghai City with dignity.

So you refused my toast and got punished, right?

In this life, I just want to relax and unwind, so it doesn't matter if my company's business suspends or loses money.
but!

Are you bullying my employees? Are you deducting my points?
Then you are deliberately trying to make me uncomfortable!
Okay, I’ll remember you!
He was holding his chin in his hand and thinking about how to teach this kid how to behave.

At this moment, Hua Wu, the head of the Leisure Studio Group, came over:
"Mr. Lu, our studio hasn't had any work for several days. Everyone's been sleeping at their workstations. How about we start a new project?"

"Do you sleep every day?"

Lu Yu was stunned for a moment, but when he thought of Hua Wu's strange physique, he was relieved.

No wonder some employees don't have that many points deducted. It seems Hua Wu's sleep aura has affected their working hours, and they're all dozing off! They have no time to chat online.

If that's the case, wouldn't that be a magical skill to avoid point deductions?

But he thought again and felt that something was wrong!
Although sleeping every day won’t cause internal competition, I can’t enjoy myself anymore, and the points income will still be less.

Lu Yu casually asked, "Ms. Hua Wu, do you have any new projects you want to start?"

Hua Wu tilted her head in confusion and shook her head.

Lu Yu began to yawn unconsciously.

Wow, this girl’s sleep aura is getting stronger and stronger!
He forced himself to ask: "Is there anything you particularly like to do?"

Flower Dance:

"Yes... Because I am usually always sleepy, I have recently become addicted to hiking and traveling.
I just wandered around the city aimlessly without any purpose or tour group, hoping to stay awake."

Lu Yu's eyes lit up: "That's great, let's develop a small game related to city travel!"

(End of this chapter)