Game development begins with destroying Girls' Frontline.

Then, Spark's planners will consider, based on the actual situation of the game, whether to implement a time-based subscription model or add one or two core pay-to-win elements.

If the manufacturer agrees, then make the necessary changes, and then put it on the platform for intermodal transport.

If you disagree, then even if the deal falls through, let's maintain good relations and part ways amicably.

Lin Li originally thought that his actions would at least give these manufacturers some time to consider.

The result was completely different from what he had expected. Several manufacturers immediately decided to follow Spark's approach and make changes.

Chapter 478 Meeting in the Capital

Afterwards, Lin Li also reflected on his experience.

The reason they were willing to allocate manpower to make changes is actually quite simple: because the costs for the joint operation are borne by Xinghuo, even if it fails, they won't lose anything.

The servers belong to Spark, and the players belong to the Spark platform.

But if they survive, they'll get the lion's share.

It would be foolish not to take this kind of deal.

Besides these small and medium-sized manufacturers.

Domestic "big companies" like NetEase, Shanda, and Perfect World are still in a wait-and-see period due to face-saving or other reasons.

However, there are many major companies producing anime-style games.

Following this event, the application and launch planning for the Spark platform were further accelerated.

Because of this round of game rankings.

Following "JX3" in fourth place, "Azur Lane" is in fifth.

This didn't surprise too many people, since Manjiu, as one of the first members of the Spark Project, was considered by many players to be part of the Spark Project.

But the fifth place, Honkai Impact 3, is quite surprising.

In the past, everyone thought that players on the Spark platform were very loyal to Spark, but this time Honkai Impact 3 actually surpassed Seven Days to rank sixth, which was somewhat unexpected.

Moreover, it's quite amazing that it ranked eighth after "Seven Days".

The reason why SEGA's Valkyria Chronicles 4 is considered amazing is because of this.

This is because although the PS4 version of this game was released in March, the PC version will not be available until August.

The items currently on the list are pre-sales!

Pre-orders open!!

Even SEGA itself didn't expect Valkyria Chronicles to have such appeal in China.

in fact.

Many Japanese games have a significant influence in China, with many series being well-known to many Chinese players, some of whom may have even played them since their student days.

But why do Japanese manufacturers not sell well on PCs?

The main reason is that ridiculously high price.

Yes, I pay for love, but I'm not stupid.

Prices often reach four or five hundred.

This clearly did not meet the expectations of domestic players, and in fact, it did not meet the expectations of other countries besides Japan.

However, SEGA was once a global giant, so it has a broad vision and is relatively easy to talk to.

In its previous version, Valkyria Chronicles was priced at 268 yuan in the Chinese pre-sale area.

The price of this Spark product is also set at 268.

However, after communicating with SEGA, a coupon for 268 minus 69 was launched during the Summer Spark event, bringing the actual price down to 199.

This coupon is a cost borne by SEGA, which is essentially a disguised price reduction.

Then, by combining the discount coupons from the Summer Spark event, the price can be even lower.

To be honest, it's not cheap for domestic players either.

However, the discounts are substantial, and the price on Steam is a solid 268.

Yes, although SEGA appeared in the promotional video for Spark Carnival, they ultimately did not sign an exclusive contract with Spark.

However, this also happens to be the best case study for Xinghuo to promote itself.

The same game.

It received almost no attention on Steam, but it managed to climb the sales charts during the pre-sale stage on the Spark platform.

Who has stronger operational capabilities? Need I say more?

However, just as the outside world was amazed by Xinghuo's promotional strength...

Just as the Summer Spark event concluded, it was met with widespread praise both at home and abroad.

Lin Li, however, was in the capital, carrying two packs of good cigarettes and two bottles of good wine, when he visited an old leader.

Whom did he visit?

Who else could it be? Lin Li didn't know many leaders, and there was only one who could be called a senior leader.

Qiao Zhen from the Publicity Department.

Why did we come?

It's a long story, but it's also simple.

In short, the fact that Valkyria Chronicles doesn't have a game license has been brought up.

of course.

Although he had been targeted, Lin Li remained calm.

First of all.

As someone who's been there,

Knowing the incredible actions of the penguins in Monster Hunter: World's past, he wasn't that foolish.

In fact, although Valkyria Chronicles does not have a game license, Lin Li has not launched Valkyria Chronicles on the Xinghuo platform in China.

Yes.

The Spark platform is also divided into sections, starting in May.

To avoid the impact of game license restrictions, Spark has already implemented a block division similar to Steam, but Spark's division is not as detailed, mainly consisting of four major regions.

China, Japan, the United States, and Europe.

As for other countries, they were categorized into the "other" category.

Given the current scale of Spark Program, this is quite appropriate.

After the division of regions, starting in May, Xinghuo has been gradually adding many games that have been launched overseas but do not have a domestic license.

These games were all region-blocked after their release.

So..

If the Chinese region was blocked, why was I summoned for questioning by my superiors?

The answer is simple.

Because some "clever" people in China who like to "exploit loopholes" have created such a magical thing as an "accelerator".

And just right.

Starting in June, an accelerator called Queqiao appeared on the market.

This accelerator has a relatively simple function; its main purpose is to provide free acceleration for the Spark platform.

Of course, the accelerated interface also contains some ads.

However, the main function is very simple: to accelerate the Spark platform.

And it's free.

Since the Magpie Bridge game was introduced, it quickly spread among players because it was free.

Then...

A new door has been opened.

originally.

From June to July, this method of using accelerators to bypass certain routes was quite effective.

It's simple in one aspect.

Secondly, there are many tutorials available.

Furthermore, most of the people who go to the Magpie Bridge are STEAM users, or rather, single-player game users.

Therefore, many foreign single-player games launched by Spark during this period have received good feedback due to their relatively low prices, better servers, and better communities.

but..

This time, Valkyria Chronicles has opened a door that's a bit too wide.

It's a bit too eye-catching.

In addition, there was guidance from "well-intentioned people".

Lin Li had no choice but to fly to the capital as soon as the Spark event ended.

However, Lin Li wasn't too worried at this point.

Because this was not a formal meeting in the true sense.

It was an invitation from a leader.

The location wasn't in the office, but in a small courtyard.

Before coming, Lin Li had planned to prepare some nice gifts.

Su Shanshan stopped her.

"Don't be silly. What they value about you isn't that. Don't try to fit in that direction yourself."

"Just make sure you have some cigarettes and alcohol on hand."

Lin Li thought about it and realized that even someone in Qiao Zhen's position wouldn't rank highly.

So he really only brought two bottles of good wine that were in mineral water bottles.

Knock on the door, then enter.

Compared to their last meeting in Qiongzhou, Qiao Zhen looked and sounded much more spirited, clearly having had a good time lately.

As soon as the two met.

Lin Li hadn't spoken yet.

Qiao Zhenxian exchanged a few pleasantries.

"Mr. Lin is really something now, earning hundreds of millions a day? I heard that in Japan they call you the Scourge of God? I didn't know you had Mongolian ancestry?"

A joke that wasn't particularly funny made Lin Li nod repeatedly.

"Boss, you actually believe what the media is saying? Those hundreds of millions are cash flow, not profits. We've already given out nearly 100 million in subsidies on the Spark platform alone."

Taking the opportunity to report on his work, Lin Li successfully piqued Qiao Zhen's curiosity.

"A subsidy of 100 million?"

Chapter 479 Endorsement and Hope

Lin Li nodded and briefly explained the subsidy methods of the Spark platform in the Summer Spark event.

After listening, Qiao Zhen summarized it in one sentence.

"This is starting to resemble an e-commerce war."

"Yeah, isn't it because STEAM and EPIC are coming on strong? We should take advantage of this opportunity to make some moves and quickly deepen our competitive advantage."