Game Development: Starting with Recreating the Anime Game Style

Chapter 588 The Essence of a Succubus
When Chu Chen appeared in the center of the stage, and his familiar Eastern face was clearly projected onto the large screens on both sides, the cheers from the audience not only did not diminish, but instead rose a notch.

"Chu Chen!!"

"CHU!!!"

Amid cheers and the flashing of countless cameras, it was as if they were welcoming not a game company boss, but a rock star.

The cheers were so enthusiastic that many media personnel at the scene were taken aback.

Although everyone knows that Xingchen is quite popular among fans, this cheering was still somewhat surprising.

Especially compared to the previous press conferences where game executives made appearances.

That's like comparing heaven and earth.

Chu Chen walked to the center of the stage, waved to the audience with a relaxed smile. He picked up the microphone, looked around at the faces of the audience members, flushed with excitement, and began to speak in fluent English.

"Did you all miss me?"

His voice, transmitted clearly through the speakers, resonated throughout the entire venue and was also broadcast live globally.

"Yes!!!" The audience responded in unison, their voices shaking the heavens.

However, Chu Chen smiled and shook his head.

"You're all faking it."

The audience was taken aback, then burst into good-natured laughter.

"I know you don't want to see me at all," Chu Chen said with a hint of teasing. "What you want to see is the PV for the next game, right?"

The laughter from the audience grew even louder.

“Honestly,” Chu Chen shrugged, becoming more relaxed, “Back when I stayed up all night watching all sorts of press conferences, what I hated most was when CEOs and producers would run up on stage, give long speeches on PPTs, talk about some empty strategies, and make some unfounded boasts. I only had one thought back then—get off the stage and spend your time on the game!”

"boom!"

This is Chu Chen's magic, or rather, his persona. He is first and foremost a player, and only then a company boss. This sense of identity is the foundation of Chu Chen's "good relationships" worldwide.

Sure enough, as soon as he finished speaking, not only did the audience burst into laughter, but the live stream chat exploded with comments.

Especially in live streaming rooms in the United States.

[Haha, so true! What I hate most about press conferences is seeing men in suits presenting PowerPoint slides!]

This guy is so cool, I'm in love with him!

Many American gamers were actually seeing Chu Chen's speech for the first time, and their first impression of Chu Chen was obviously quite good.

On stage, after the laughter subsided, Chu Chen and the others raised their hands and made a "please" gesture.

"So, in order not to become the kind of person I hate, I will finish the next PPT presentation as quickly as possible."

"Let's save our precious time for the truly good stuff. Everyone, sit tight, I'm about to begin."

Before anyone could react to what Chu Chen meant by "fastest speed," the first page of the PPT had already appeared on the big screen—"Starry Sky Games Next-Generation Platform Strategy."

Then, to everyone's astonishment, Chu Chen took a deep breath and spoke.

"The Starry Sky Games platform will be fully upgraded to a next-generation cross-platform entertainment ecosystem in 2018, aiming to break down the barriers between PC, console, and mobile devices to achieve seamless data exchange and switching. We have introduced a brand-new distributed cloud architecture to ensure a stable and low-latency experience for global players. At the same time, we are launching a creator incentive program, opening up engine interfaces and resource libraries to support independent game developers, building a diversified content matrix, and integrating pan-entertainment services such as film, music, and reading to create a one-stop digital living space. Our goal is..."

Chu Chen's speaking speed wasn't actually that exaggeratedly fast, but with the previous setup and his clear English pronunciation, it gave the impression that he was performing a crosstalk routine.

More importantly, the PPT on the big screen was flipping through pages at a dizzying speed, with each brilliant slide flashing by before you could even get a good look at it.

The hall was initially deathly silent; everyone was stunned by this sudden turn of events. Then, someone couldn't help but chuckle, followed by a second, a third…

A few seconds later, a deafening roar of laughter and thunderous applause completely engulfed the entire venue!

"Holy crap! You can do that?!"

"Performance art! This is absolutely performance art!"

On stage, Chu Chen actually "read" dozens of pages of PPT in just two or three minutes at an inhuman speed.

As the last word escaped his lips, the big screen perfectly captured the Starry Night Games logo—simple yet powerful.

Immediately afterward, Chu Chen took a few exaggerated breaths.

The audience was stunned for a moment, then burst into even louder laughter, with many laughing so hard they were doubled over and tears were streaming down their faces.

This isn't a press conference, it's like watching a stand-up comedy routine!

Chu Chen straightened up, grabbed the mineral water he had prepared beforehand, unscrewed the cap, and gulped down half of the bottle.

"Sorry, I'm a little thirsty."

The audience burst into laughter again, and the applause lasted for a long time.

In a corner backstage, Kong Yao and a group of domestic reporters couldn't help but exclaim, "Wow, no wonder some people online say Chu Chen is a succubus."

This thing not only understands players, but also knows what kind of people players in different regions like.

Just now, Kong Yao clearly heard a blond, blue-eyed American media reporter next to him whispering to his companion in a tone of discovery.

"This guy... I'm starting to like him. He's much more interesting than those old fogies who can only read from scripts."

"That's right. Now I understand why Starry Sky Games can make so many fun games. Their boss is a gamer himself."

The online response was even more enthusiastic, especially in the live streams in the United States, where the chat was flooded with joyful comments.

[My God, he even acted in it! He deserves an Oscar!]

On stage, Chu Chen let the applause and laughter continue for a minute before raising his hand to press it down.

He straightened his collar, his expression returned to normal, the applause gradually subsided, and everyone held their breath. They knew that the appetizer was over and the real feast was about to begin.

Chu Chen straightened up, his gaze sweeping across the entire room, his eyes carrying a power that seemed to ignite a flame.

"Alright, that concludes the official business."

He paused, his voice not loud, but it reached everyone's ears clearly.

"So...are you ready for the next surprise?"

“YES!!!”

This time, it was no longer just shouting, but a huge wave of sound mixed with stomping, screaming, and whistling. The floor of the entire venue seemed to be shaking slightly, converging into a torrent that could break through the sky!
Everyone used all their strength, releasing all the anticipation they had accumulated throughout the day!
Chu Chen nodded in satisfaction.

He raised his right hand and, under the watchful eyes of the crowd, snapped his fingers crisply.

"Then let's continue!"

Snapped!
The moment the words were spoken, all the lights in the entire venue suddenly went out, plunging the world into darkness.

Only the large screen in the center of the stage was lit up with a faint light.

(End of this chapter)