My game is depressing worldwide.

Two days later.

That is, after the last day of the Outlast challenge.

Although the players who had tried the game had already left, the staff from DeepVision Technology and Asylum Studio had not yet left.

In the conference room, Cheng Shuo held a teacup in his hand, but judging from his hearty way of drinking tea, it was as if he were drinking alcohol, his face flushed.

"Mr. Chen, to be honest, using a game as a way to disable VR devices is something I never imagined—it's absolutely brilliant! I'll remember this favor!"

Chen Xuan smiled and said, "You flatter us. It's just a mutually beneficial arrangement. We also need development experience in this type of game and your technical support."

Cheng Shuo's smile was harder to suppress than an AK's. After fiddling with his phone for a few moments, he unfolded the folding screen and showed the contents of the phone.

A quick glance at any discussion about the Vision V1 VR device reveals no one questioning its false advertising.

Instead, the question is whether using horror games to showcase the advantages of a device will have any negative impact on users with low tolerance for horror or younger users.

This is good news for DeepVision Technology.

"The publicity this time has really surprised me! The internet is buzzing with discussion!" Cheng Shuo happily put away his phone. "I'm just a little worried, though. Will this create some negative public opinion for the mental hospital's work?"

"Horror games are all about being scary and fun; that's the best gift for players." Chen Xuan shook his head helplessly. "Besides, does our studio lack negative public opinion?"

"That's true, the name 'Asylum Studio' itself sets you apart from most of your peers." Cheng Shuo let out a long sigh. "But why haven't your classmates returned yet?"

Chen Xuan shook his head, indicating that he didn't know.

Everyone else had development tasks, and there were no media or broadcasters on the last day.

Yu Xiaoming came with him today.

However, he received a phone call at the beginning and left temporarily, and has not returned yet.

Just then, Chen Xuan's phone rang. After seeing the caller's name, he couldn't help but frown slightly.

Cui Jing?

Why would this successful deputy director of the Lincheng Tourism Committee make a phone call at this time?

If there's anything going on, it must be related to the recent online buzz surrounding the Outlast demo.

So there was no need to avoid suspicion, and the call was connected directly.

Without much small talk, the person on the other end of the phone gave a brief greeting and then said directly, "Chen Xuan, you're in a little trouble here."

"About Out?"

"right......"

As Cui Jing recounted his story, Chen Xuan's brows gradually furrowed.

It seems... that's actually a bit troublesome.

Outlast is a typical 18+ horror game when rated by the Chinese Game Industry Committee.

Unlike Chen Xuan's previous life, in this world, these kinds of works can also obtain a publishing license and be released normally.

But they are usually quite slow.

That's secondary; the main point is... any promotional activities for this type of work are prohibited.

It is also not allowed to occupy any major recommendation slots on game distribution platforms and official platforms.

They can be sold, but left to fend for themselves.

If you have the ability, let players spontaneously spread positive word-of-mouth.

This policy has a gray area.

Commercial deals placed by livestreamers are theoretically considered promotional activities and are therefore prohibited.

But if the streamer isn't paid and is just doing it out of personal interest, no one can find fault with it.

Now, trouble has arisen.

A large number of parents have complained about the game "Outlast".

Given Chen Xuan's relationship with the Game Committee, the game license could have been obtained quickly, but it will be delayed for a while, and it will not be able to be released simultaneously with the Vision V1.

"...And you need to be prepared. Many platforms, to avoid suspicion and trouble, will probably ban their streamers from broadcasting 'Outlast,' completely blocking your most effective promotional channels. You need to understand that this is different from the baseless slander against 'To the Moon.'"

Chen Xuan knew perfectly well what the unspoken second half of the sentence meant.

What Cui Jing wanted to say was...

"Outlast" shouldn't have gotten its license so early, and it definitely shouldn't have used streamers for commercial deals. This collaboration with DeepVision Technology is already a violation of regulations.

Stop thinking about getting livestreamers to do commercial deals. If someone finds fault with you, you'll be in trouble.

This time, the Tourism Committee can only act impartially and cannot offer much help.

The phone hangs up.

Because he didn't avoid suspicion, Cheng Shuo also overheard some things.

His expression was somewhat grave as he said, "President Chen, I'm sorry, I need to go back to the company. It seems... someone is unhappy about our success."

"I also have some things to take care of at the studio." Chen Xuan's expression became much more serious.

This time, it really made people feel uncomfortable.

Chen Xuan had only taken a few steps out of the conference room when he saw Yu Xiaoming rushing back, his expression equally grim.

"Brother Xuan, something's happened."

"I already know, let's talk about it after we get in the car."

...

...

Donghai City.

"What?! Streamers are banned from playing Outlast on stream?!" Fang Juexia exclaimed as if he'd heard a joke. "The event was all set up, and everything was agreed upon with the Asylum Studio. And now you're telling me it's all canceled?"

However, the voice on the other end of the phone didn't seem to care about any of this.

"Many parents reported Outlast for illegal advertising today. It's just a horror game; let's not get ourselves into trouble."

Fang Juexia gritted her teeth and asked, "But even the regulations of the Game Committee only prohibit commercial activities. Streamers and content creators' spontaneous gameplay, live streaming, and posting videos are not prohibited, are they?"

"Can't you see the situation? Someone's setting up a mental hospital studio, and their new game just happens to be the one that's handing them a knife! Ugh, why did they have to make a horror game of all games?"

"Who is it?"

"Asylum Studios is making a sequel to their next game, and you know who they've offended, right? Don't go around spreading rumors about this."

Fang Juexia's face turned pale and then purple.

Before he could say anything, the call was disconnected.

"Tianshuo... Ha, with such a lousy company around, China's game industry will eventually become as hopeless as the film and television industry." Fang Juexia sneered, "Instead of making good products, they spend all their time resorting to underhanded tactics, playing the game of currying favor with powerful figures, and blocking resources."

After grumbling for a bit, Fang Juexia let out a long sigh and sat on the sofa at home, pondering to himself.

As the person in charge of the gaming section of Pizhan.

He has always been ambitious.

Pizhan's style is deeply integrated with ACG content, giving it a distinctive website style.

He felt very upset and frustrated because the gaming section wasn't doing well.

It's rare to find a studio like the Asylum Studio that's so productive, produces great content, and fits the style of Pixiv's live streams and videos.

He was very happy.

Ever since Iwanna suddenly became a hit and he established a very good working relationship with Asylum Studios, he has been thinking about it.

Can we secure some exclusive content to make game streams and videos an indispensable part of gamers' phones?

But every time he thought of this, he would sigh.

He was also aware of the predicament of the mental hospital studio, because they had offended Tian Shuo and could not use traditional distribution channels.

Relying on program effects, relying on the streamer to spread influence, and then relying on word-of-mouth among players, this is the comfort zone.

There's no reason to give Pixiv exclusive live stream content.

Even if the relationship is very good.

"This is indeed an opportunity..." Fang Juexia hesitated.

The marketing and distribution of "Outlast" definitely crossed the line, there's no doubt about that.

Tian Shuo did indeed seize this opportunity to disgust people.

Unsurprisingly, many live streaming platforms, valuing their reputation, are willing to forgo the surge in traffic brought by "Outlast".

If we can catch them, it will likely bring a fresh wave of talent to the gaming section of Pixiv.

This is exclusive content that you got for free.

The problem is, what if Tianshuo continues to pull off these "parental reports" that are considered "correct"?

He, as the outspoken figure across the internet, may be purged by Pixiv.

A difficult choice.

After hesitating for a long time, Fang Juexia let out a long breath.

"The bigger the storm, the more expensive the fish, damn it!"