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

Chapter 474: Longteng Group enters the somatosensory cabin game console market, setting off a new era of storm
Taoyuanxiang CEO Lu Yu, who was slacking off at his workstation, received an interview invitation from the IGN program team.
In the invitation letter, the program team congratulated Lu Yu on the huge success of "No Night" and asked Lu Yu for the secret of success.

Soft lighting shone through the small studio where the interview took place, and several staff members busied themselves with their preparations. Lu Yu sat in a comfortable armchair, shifting uncomfortably. This would be his first time giving such a large-scale television interview, broadcast live worldwide, and he felt a little uneasy.

"Mr. Lu Yu, we will start recording in 5 minutes." A staff member hurried over to remind him. Lu Yu nodded and took a deep breath to pretend to be calm.

A moment later, the red light came on and the camera focused on him. The host smiled brightly and began his opening remarks fluently: "Welcome to this episode of IGN's exclusive interview. I'm your host, Christopher Albright. Today, we're honored to have with us the creator of the successful character "Zhong Wuye"—Mr. Lu Yu, CEO of Taoyuanxiang Company!"

Applause rang out in the studio, and the camera switched to Lu Yu. Lu Yu was slightly startled, then waved awkwardly at the camera, a bit shy on his face.

"First of all, let me extend my sincerest congratulations to you on behalf of players around the world!" Christopher said enthusiastically. "Nightless is a groundbreaking masterpiece that takes the virtual reality experience to a whole new level! It was an unprecedented hit on the day of its release, with people rushing to buy it everywhere. As the creator of this epic masterpiece, you must feel incredibly proud and honored, right?"

"Yes, thank you very much for your congratulations." Lu Yu said a little awkwardly, "In fact, when we first made this game, we could not have expected it to achieve such a success."

"Unpredictable?!" Christopher said in exaggerated surprise. "Are you really kidding me? Such a top-notch masterpiece, and you yourself didn't expect it to be so successful?!"

Lu Yu was startled by the question and tugged at his tie in confusion. "Well, I mean, although we positioned "Nightless" as a very outstanding work from the beginning, to say that it has reached this point now is really beyond our expectations."

"Our original intention when making the game was very simple: we simply wanted to create a good game that would move people. We didn't expect the response to be so enthusiastic, and players from all over the world were deeply attracted to it." Lu Yu explained sincerely, gesturing with his hands in front of him, "When we saw the footage of people queuing all night and rushing to buy it without hesitation, we thought we were dreaming!"

The staff all laughed in unison, and the atmosphere eased a little.

"That's incredible!" the host said with exaggerated tone. "So, Mr. Lu Yu, what unexpected achievement of this game surprised you the most?"

Lu Yu frowned and thought deeply for a moment. "I think what shocked me most was how it broke through the boundaries of virtual reality gaming for the first time," he said slowly. "First, the visuals and immersion completely overturned previous experiences, giving players a truly immersive experience."

Lu Yu spoke eloquently about the innovations and breakthroughs in No Nights, including visuals, interaction, and open world construction. As an inventor, he clearly knew his work inside and out, speaking with ease and confidence.

However, as he changed the subject, the content seemed a little unbelievable.

"Of course, besides the numerous technological innovations, my biggest personal impression is probably that this game, from its creative concept to its core themes, has reached unprecedented heights," Lu Yu said solemnly. "We sought to create a philosophical proposition full of reflection and introspection within the virtual world, exploring the themes of dreams and reality. Seeing so many players deeply impressed and resonating with it far exceeded our expectations."

"We thought that simply pursuing visual and technological innovation would be enough to impress players. Unexpectedly, what really made them fall in love with this game was precisely the core ideas we projected into it."

Lu Yu's tone was full of sincerity, and even he himself was touched by his own words, and seemed to be filled with emotion.

"I could never have imagined that our game would have such a huge impact on inspiring players to think about the value of life. But seeing the enthusiastic response today, I can only say that I am extremely honored to have been able to participate in the creation of such an immortal masterpiece."

For a moment, the entire studio fell silent. Everyone seemed moved by Lu Yu's genuine honesty, their faces filled with complex emotions.

"That's brilliant!" host Christopher finally broke his silence, applauding heartily. "That's the answer we've been dying to hear! Mr. Lu Yu, you've endowed virtual reality games with a unique soul and intrinsic value! From now on, 'Nightless' will surely become a classic masterpiece and a landmark work of gaming art in this era!"

As soon as these words were spoken, the audience erupted in thunderous applause. Lu Yu smiled faintly, his heart calm and joyful. Yes, he had been merely pursuing his ideals, but he had never expected to create such a profoundly influential classic.

Life is so unpredictable! He thought to himself. Although the journey had been tortuous and arduous, it had ultimately been worth it. After all, he had personally created a timeless classic that embodied his dreams.

……

Seeing Lu Yu being so Versailles, its competitor Longteng Group decided to compete with all its might in the field of motion sensing cabin game consoles.

Pei Shengnan called his technical backbones and began to discuss the design and selling points of Longteng Group's first somatosensory cabin game console.
Inside the Longteng Group's headquarters, Pei Shengnan sat in a spacious conference room, his face gloomy. Beside him sat a group of technical experts and executives, all with solemn expressions.

"Everyone, I've personally called this meeting to design a top-tier motion-sensing pod game console that will completely surpass Taoyuan Township's products!" Pei Shengnan said straight to the point. "We at Longteng may be a latecomer in this field, but we have extensive experience in game development and hardware manufacturing to back us up. I believe that as long as we focus all our efforts, we will be able to create a truly top-tier model!"

There was silence in the conference room for a moment, and then someone spoke.

"Mr. Pei, we will certainly give it our all. However, at the beginning of development, we still need to clarify our ultimate goals and positioning," said a technical director. "Should we take a different path of innovation? Or should we focus on performance and experience, directly competing with competitors?"

"Directly compete with competitors! What we need to do is to be stronger and more outstanding than Taoyuanxiang's flagship model!" Pei Shengnan answered without hesitation, "Innovation is certainly important, but what I want more now is a killer product that will completely crush Lu Yu!"

There was an uproar in the conference room and everyone looked at each other in confusion.

"That's really... Yu Muluanpin?! Considering that Taoyuanxiang Company is a pioneer in virtual reality games, their flagship model is undoubtedly a masterpiece that combines advantages in all aspects. If we want to do better than it, the requirements for software and hardware will be unprecedented." A senior engineer said with a frown.

"That's right! We must create an impeccable, ultimate model!" Pei Shengnan slammed the table. "From the processor, graphics card, and storage bandwidth, from resolution and frame rate to response speed, from controllers and headsets to motion capture systems, every detail and every link must break industry records! We want users to enjoy an unprecedented, top-level experience!"

"Okay, let's try to outline the specific specifications of this 'ultimate model.'" The engineers looked at each other, and finally someone picked up a pen.

"The more powerful the processor and graphics card are, the better. However, practical issues such as power consumption and heat dissipation must also be weighed."

“The resolution and frame rate must be the best on the market.”

“The same goes for storage bandwidth, ensuring immersive gaming runs smoothly without stuttering.”

“We strive for an impeccable and ultimate experience in terms of system response and controller latency.”

“Image restoration and physical simulation rendering capabilities also need to be one step ahead.”

“Don’t forget the motion capture and gesture interaction systems, which require extreme precision.”

Pei Shengnan stared intently at the whiteboard, writing constantly, as he expounded on his concepts and standards. The technical staff also actively offered suggestions, often debating how to implement a particular detail. The meeting lasted late into the night, as everyone collaboratively sketched out the blueprint for a groundbreaking, top-tier motion-sensing pod-based gaming console.

"The graphics are on par with AAA titles, with 3K resolution, a 8Hz refresh rate, 144 nanosecond response latency, and 5 petasecond reaction capture. Plus, a 1-core processor overclocked to 6GHz, 16GB of video memory, and a 64TB SSD array. This console we've designed will be the most powerful motion-sensing pod ever created, unmatched!"

Inside the Longteng Group headquarters building, the atmosphere in the conference room was tense. Pei Shengnan slammed his hands on the conference table, a ferocious look on his face.

"Are you kidding me? The design you just submitted is too conservative!" he angrily scolded. "Our goal is to create the most powerful motion-sensing pod game console ever! We have to completely crush Lu Yu's product!"

"But Mr. Pei, we're doing our best," a technician said cautiously. "The specifications you requested are already very advanced. The processor, graphics card, storage bandwidth, and other indicators have already reached the highest standards in the industry. If we overclock or improve them further, we may encounter a significant practical bottleneck."

"Bottlenecks? Don't you have the courage and determination to innovate?" Pei Shengnan glared at him fiercely. "Taoyuanxiang Company was just an unknown small company back then. It created astonishing achievements with its crazy and unyielding spirit! We have plenty of funds and manpower, so why can't we break through the technological limits?"

"But...but are we really capable of achieving what you're proposing?" another engineer hesitated. "8K resolution and 144Hz refresh rate—those are extremely demanding requirements. Even with optical illusion technology, image quality and latency will still be huge challenges."

"What? You mean using optical illusion technology?!" Pei Shengnan's face darkened and he flew into a rage. "I didn't ask you to use those lame tricks at all! What I want is real, top-level realistic images calculated by physics! You have to do something so swindling!"

"That's really too difficult for us." The technicians looked at each other, speechless for a moment.

The conference room was dead silent, the air stagnant and suffocating. Pei Shengnan's eyes blazed with rage as he glared at the group of hesitant people before him, his resentment and anger boiling like molten lava.

At this stalemate, a silver-haired, elderly engineer suddenly spoke up: "Mr. Pei, we all see your determination, and we've tried our best to meet your requirements. But we have to admit that the specifications you proposed are too far-fetched and unrealistic."

"Although I'm old, I've been in this business for most of my life and I'm quite knowledgeable. Since you've made up your mind to compete with me today, I'll be frank with you." The old man glanced at Pei Shengnan and said slowly, "I have no right to criticize the 8K resolution you mentioned, but a 144Hz refresh rate is almost impossible to achieve under current technological conditions."

"Display manufacturers are facing the physical limits of liquid crystal scrolling. Trying to achieve both 8K ultra-high resolution and 144Hz refresh rate simultaneously will inevitably encounter bottlenecks in cost and heat generation."

"As for your requirement of a 5 nanosecond latency response, that's even more difficult. Even if we rely solely on computing power, I'm afraid it won't be possible!"

Pei Shengnan was choked and wanted to refute angrily, but was stopped by the old man.

"Of course I understand your eagerness to completely overpower Lu Yu. But I've always believed that innovation based on truly solid technology is the way to go," the old man said, sighing deeply. "Otherwise, no matter how many flashy slogans you pile up, it will ultimately just be a hooliganism."

The meeting room was completely silent. The engineers all looked relieved, apparently relieved by the old man's words.

Pei Shengnan grew angrier the more he thought about it. His face darkened, his eyes shifting. After a long moment, he finally couldn't contain his anger anymore. He slammed his fist on the table and roared, "Great! Is that what you think?! I've invested countless dollars, and you can't even achieve a single initial goal! It seems I really had too many expectations of you. You guys are completely incompetent!"

The engineers were intimidated by Pei Shengnan's loud voice and no one dared to say a word.

"Right now, draft a new, top-level specification for me! No more reluctance or compromise!" Pei Shengnan violently waved the document in his hand and roared, "And I'll give you one month! If you still can't implement it after one month, then you all get out!"

After saying that, he slammed the document to the ground, turned around and strode out of the meeting room. The door was slammed shut behind him with a deafening noise.

……

Inside the conference room, Pei Shengnan stared gloomily at the developers before him. After his previous overly demanding hardware specifications, he had left a tyrannical impression on them.

"Everyone, we've already made some great strides in hardware development," Pei Shengnan said straight to the point. "Now it's time to move on to the software. Let me hear what new and unique game ideas you all have."

"Actually, after our discussion, most people tend to develop a top-notch urban simulation game for this next-generation top-level model." A senior producer said slowly.

"Oh? Are you also going to follow Taoyuan Township's example and create a fantasy masterpiece full of philosophical core?" Pei Shengnan sneered mockingly.

"That's not the case. Let me explain," another developer quickly explained. "We're leaning towards urban simulations primarily for a few reasons."

"Firstly, urban simulation games have always been a staple of virtual reality games. They offer a wide variety of genres and rich visual elements, making them ideal for showcasing the top-tier visual capabilities of motion-sensing game consoles."

"At the same time, the open-world urban landscape is perfectly suited to showcasing the cutting-edge computing power of our hardware. Whether it's the level of detail in the graphics or the level of dynamic simulation in the scenes, it demonstrates the highest level of performance."

"In addition, urban scenes are both lifelike and challenging, often providing users with the best immersive experience. Complex traffic systems, street navigation, and various survival tasks, etc., can be directly controlled by the character through somatosensory interaction to freely navigate through them, giving players an unprecedented sense of presence."

"Finally, open-world sandbox gameplay has itself been a major gaming trend in recent years. There's already a huge established user base in the market, and we only need to innovate a little to win over a large number of users."

Pei Shengnan narrowed his eyes, seemingly moved by this explanation. He gestured for his men to continue.

"The urban simulation game we envision will be the most visually stunning and immersive open-world game ever created," the developers gushed. "It will unfold in an unparalleled, large-scale city, giving players complete freedom to explore and survive."

“The picture quality will reach an unprecedented level. We will perfectly simulate the physical effects for every inch of the city streetscape and every detail, making the main city have a living and lifelike presence.”

"Most importantly, we will be using our unique somatosensory interaction system throughout the game. Players will be able to walk, run, drive, and fight in the virtual city through the most natural body movements. Each scene will give you an immersive and realistic feeling."

"Oh? That's really..." Pei Shengnan nodded thoughtfully, obviously very interested in this design. "It seems that you have made sufficient preparations for it. However, I still have a question."

"The reason why Taoyuanxiang's "Nightless" is a hit is not only because of its outstanding strength, but also because of the profound spiritual core. Is your game just purely dedicated to visual spectacle? What is the inner meaning?"

(End of this chapter)