Rebirth 08: Can a mobile game company also build a tech empire?

The people present were speechless, completely bewildered by Lu Chen's words.

What's this talk about smartphones being the inevitable trend, and Journey Technology catching up with Tencent and surpassing NetEase?

Something that can't be seen from the end.

They felt that Boss Lu's ability to make empty promises had improved by leaps and bounds, and they were about to believe him.

"So, have you decided what new game you want to make?"

Tao Manwen timidly raised her hand to ask a question.

"Of course! This is our new beginning."

"angry Birds"!"

As soon as Lu Chen snapped his fingers, Susie instinctively pulled the whiteboard over.

"First, let me ask you a question: Have you ever thought about what the characteristics of a smartphone game should be?"

Everyone shook their heads in unison.

"How about porting computer games to mobile phones so that everyone can play them anytime, anywhere?"

Wu Zhixuan was the first to speak up.

"Is it easier to operate? Is the screen bigger?"

The second person to participate in the discussion was Qiao Ziheng from the programming team.

Hearing their opinions, Lu Chen nodded.

"You're all right, I don't deny it."

But what I want to say is that smartphones have brought us entirely new ways to play!

Look, everyone.

Lu Chen got up and walked to the whiteboard, drawing everyone's attention to him.

"There's a slingshot here, and a few birds on the platform below."

There are several pigs on the right, and they are building a house using planks, stones and other materials.

Different birds have different skills; for example, the yellow bird can dash, the blue bird can split, and the black bird can explode...

The player's objective is to use birds to eliminate the pigs hiding under the house.

All the player needs to do is gently pull the slingshot, adjust the direction, and then release!

Lu Chen's hands moved with lightning speed, sketching classic game scenes on the whiteboard with just a few strokes.

The last stroke draws a beautiful parabola, suggesting a bird flying out and crashing into the house built by the pig.

It also opened the door to a new world for everyone present.

The employees were so shocked by Lu Chen's brilliant idea that they were speechless.

It took me a moment to realize what was happening.

"A genius!"

"How could I not have thought of that?!"

"It's easy to operate and get started, but once you start playing, you just can't stop."

"This is absolutely a groundbreaking game!"

"Wow, I want to make the game right away!"

They couldn't imagine that a classic game could be created in just a few minutes based on Lu Chen's description!

Everyone present was a witness!

With Lu Chen at the beginning, everyone's imagination was sparked at that moment.

Countless ingenious ideas and creative concepts are constantly emerging.

"We can use other materials for pig houses, such as glass and stone slabs, and from this we can build countless maps."

"Yes, we can design even more different bird skills, and only by combining them can we pass the level."

The group discussed the game with flushed faces, but their eyes were full of enthusiasm, eager to get started on the game development immediately.

Seeing the vibrant energy in the office, Lu Chensheng felt gratified and loudly called a halt to the discussion:

"Alright! Everyone, you can start discussing now."

I'd like to mention that the App Store will launch in July.

Angry Birds had to be among the first apps released on the App Store!

So we don't have much time left.

However, we must ensure the quality of the game, so I will personally oversee every aspect of the game!

We must ensure the game becomes an instant hit!

You all have a lot on your shoulders.

I hereby declare the organization disbanded!

The people in the office dispersed, and Lu Chen finally regained some peace and quiet.

He really risked everything for the company's development this time.

Angry Birds was developed by Rovio in 2009 and was first released on iOS that year.

Upon its release, it topped the App Store sales charts that year!

If he could become a global sensation back then, why can't Lu Chen?

As he leisurely tidied up the scattered documents, he pondered the future development of ZhengTu Technology.

Reborn, Lu Chen doesn't want to just run a game company.

He believed that he was the helmsman hanging on the wall.

Develop classic games such as Minecraft, Fruit Ninja, Subway Surfers, and Plants vs. Zombies in advance.

Entering the mobile phone manufacturing, new energy, short video, and even chip, artificial intelligence, robot and everything else is just around the corner.

It's only a matter of time before they rival Google, become Microsoft, and surpass Apple!

ZhengTu Technology is destined to become a great company!

……

With Lu Chen giving instructions, his employees sprang into action.

The two games operated by the company ceased service on that day.

Everyone focused on developing the new game.

In Lu Chen's vision, Angry Birds is a game with low difficulty and simple mechanics.

The company happens to need a project that can be developed quickly and generate profits rapidly.

That day, Wu Zhixuan from the programming team led his teammates He Tao and Jiang Chang to Apple's official website to review the development documentation and familiarize themselves with the iOS development environment.

Tao Manwen and Xue Meng from the art team also got to work.

Under Lu Chen's guidance, he slowly sketched out a small red bird with a "V" shape on its eyebrows.

The red bird awaits launch beneath a giant slingshot.

A green, silly-looking pig's head was hidden under a house made of a few planks of wood.

Lu Chen stood next to Tao Manwen's computer.

Seeing his past memories vividly appear in reality, Lu Chen truly realized that he was changing the world!

Similarly, Ji Wenjie and Chu Yu from the sound effects team were also busy.

They are responsible for coordinating the actions of all the characters in the game with appropriate sound effects.

We also need to create background music for the game.

After all, a game is an audiovisual feast; without music, it's not a complete game.

As per Lu Chen's request, the sound effects team first created a short demo for listening.

As dusk settled, the atmosphere inside the Conqueror Technology store remained vibrant and enthusiastic.

Everyone showed no sign of resting, working overtime as much as possible.

The lights of Journey Technology will shine all night long!

Everything is progressing in the direction Lu Chen envisioned.

……

Over the next few days, everyone at ZhengTu Technology went into a frenzy.

Everyone is trying to complete their assigned tasks as quickly as possible.

Lu Chen's requirements were even more demanding.

"Jiang Chang! Are you serious?! Count how many bugs are in this part of the code!"

"I'm sorry, boss, I'll change it right now."

"Here, and here, let's revise it a bit more, make it more cartoonish, and remember, this is a casual game."

"Huh? Mr. Lu, we've revised it more than ten times!"

"Hmm... let me see, the first version seems better."

"Boss, look me in the eye and say that again!"

Under Lu Chen's perverse demands, the group was tortured to the point of near ecstasy.

In this almost sleepless state, Angry Birds was rapidly taking shape.

……

It was another late night.

Looking up at the building from the street, the entire structure was basically pitch black.

Only the lights of the Journey Technology project were on full display.

The company was in a mess, and the already dehydrated pothos plants died completely from lack of water.

The air was filled with the smell of instant noodles and cigarette smoke.

After several days of working overtime, everyone in the company was exhausted.

Even though everyone had dark circles under their eyes, their eyes were full of excitement!

After more than ten days of hard work, Angry Birds is finally finished!

The group now surrounded Lu Chen tightly.