Agreed to make bad games, What the Hell is Titan Fall 43
by admin## Chapter 43: A Bold Idea
2024-07-17 Author: Bulufen Warrior
Chapter 43: A Bold Idea
Buzz—!!!
Applause mixed with enthusiastic discussions, sweeping in like a tidal wave!
‘Good heavens, Director Gu is so young?!’
‘He doesn’t look much older than CEO Shen.’
‘This is truly a case of achieving success at a young age.’
‘How does his brain work? How can he transform an obscure game into a phenomenal hit?’
‘It’s the kind of thing that makes people jealous.’
‘Honestly, though Director Gu might not be that much older, he seems much steadier than CEO Shen.’
‘Indeed, he’s on stage like he’s in his own home… Look! He’s even giving the media a thumbs up!’
‘This man and his games are both incredible…’
‘Hahahahahaha…’
As the discussions amongst the representatives below continued, Gu Sheng, after introducing himself, nonchalantly began interacting with the media, unfazed.
He gave thumbs up and a ‘peace’ sign.
After a few poses, Gu Sheng jokingly said:
“Okay, let’s stop here. That should be enough for you to use on your pages. Remember to Photoshop me to look even better.”
Haha—
The media and the representatives in the audience all laughed, the atmosphere immediately becoming much lighter.
Yan Sheng, backstage, raised an eyebrow in surprise.
Gu Sheng’s composure seemed incompatible with his age, yet it didn’t feel out of place.
It was as if he had been on countless similar release events before, already accustomed to such occasions.
A few words were enough to liven up the atmosphere and engage the audience.
But…
Thinking about this, Yan Sheng furrowed his brow in confusion.
He had never heard of Gu Sheng before, and based on his resume, this Director Gu was simply a student who hadn’t even graduated.
Tsk, strange.
Pondering over it, Yan Sheng remained puzzled.
He could only attribute Gu Sheng’s calmness to ‘being a natural extrovert’.
Meanwhile, Gu Sheng’s speech was drawing to a close:
“…Unwavering determination, unwavering passion, and an unwavering spirit of exploration,”
“These are the principles we’ve always held at Golden Wind, and our Golden Spirit,”
“Moving forward, Golden Wind will venture into a wider gaming market,”
“But what remains constant is our passion for the gaming industry, and our sincerity towards all the players who enjoy our games,”
“Thank you.”
Completely unscripted!
Gu Sheng’s speech was sincere, powerful, and highly infectious!
Upon finishing, the room erupted in thunderous applause!
The atmosphere reached its peak.
The media reporters, who had been impatiently waiting, swarmed the stage, thrusting their microphones towards Gu Sheng!
“Director Gu! Can you elaborate on your future development direction?”
“Mr. Gu! What are your thoughts on the current downturn in the domestic sensory pod market?”
“Director Gu, does Golden Wind have any new development plans at the moment?”
“Can you give us a little insight into the future update plans for ‘Vampire Survivor’?”
“Are there plans for developing large-scale games in the future…”
The numerous reporters surrounding him were like a zombie horde.
Gu Sheng even suspected that if there wasn’t a railing beside the stage, they would have charged forward and shoved their microphones into his mouth.
“Alright, alright,”
To prevent his brain from being devoured, Gu Sheng raised his hands in the air, motioning for everyone to calm down:
“We have limited time for the opening ceremony of this exchange meeting. I’ll briefly answer a few questions,”
“Later, when the exchange meeting officially starts, if you have any further questions, we can discuss them at length.”
As he spoke, Gu Sheng simultaneously recalled the reporters’ questions and answered:
“First, regarding our future development direction, that’s still uncertain. And Golden Wind’s works won’t be confined to a specific game genre…”
“Next, about the sensory pod market, I’m personally very interested in this device and don’t rule out the possibility of entering the market in the future…”
“As for the follow-up updates for ‘Vampire Survivor’, we will definitely continue to follow through with updates, and it will be completely free. We won’t use the DLC model…”
…On stage!
Gu Sheng’s answers were calm and collected, flawlessly evading any tricky questions, earning him a chorus of applause.
Shen Miaomiao, down below, was completely lost!
What the…?!
How is he so skilled?!
Did I misjudge him back then? Did I recruit a seasoned veteran?
No…
His resume clearly stated that he was a student at Binjiang University.
And later, I also asked Sister Chu Chu to check, and he had no experience or background in game development, not even a single school club participation.
He was basically just a deadbeat, lying in his dorm and playing games!
How can he perform so flawlessly on stage?
This is frickin’ unbelievable!
Shen Miaomiao was completely baffled.
Could it be that he’s a time traveler? Was he a top-notch game designer in his past life who reincarnated in this parallel world and started from scratch with me?
Damn.
Thinking about this, Shen Miaomiao started laughing.
I’ve read too many novels. I can even come up with such a ridiculous explanation…
…
As Gu Sheng’s speech concluded, the exchange meeting officially began.
The participating guests once again became active, their conversations filling the air.
However, unlike the disorganized groups of three or five before, this time, the crowd spontaneously divided into two groups, left and right.
The group on the left comprised the manufacturer representatives, their target being Shen Miaomiao.
The group on the right was the media reporters, their target naturally being Gu Sheng.
For a moment, the two stood on opposite sides of the venue, like prized possessions, surrounded by crowds.
Gu Sheng’s side was fine. Facing the reporters’ questions, he was at ease, even able to engage in witty banter, which frequently elicited laughter from the reporters.
But Shen Miaomiao’s side was a disaster.
She had never experienced this kind of situation!
As she watched herself being surrounded, Shen Miaomiao felt like a non-socially anxious person being forced to become one!
Worst of all!
The representatives’ earnest inquiries were things she had no answers for!
But she couldn’t stay silent, so she could only force a response:
“CEO Shen, I heard that the idea for this ‘Vampire’ project was proposed by you. How did you judge the market at the time?”
“Uh… we… just wanted to give it a try. We thought it’d be easier to stand out in a niche market… maybe.”
“Oh, oh, oh! That makes sense! CEO Shen truly has a keen eye!”
The representative who asked the question diligently made notes in his notepad.
Another representative followed up: “Then CEO Shen, what are your thoughts on the future of sensory pod research?”
I have no clue!
Shen Miaomiao was completely baffled, but she still had to act smart and ask back: “What do you think?”
“I think… it’s pretty tough,” the representative chuckled awkwardly. “We lost nearly three million in the first half of the year because of sensory pod game research. So, I wanted to consult with you. Should we continue?”
“This…” Shen Miaomiao shrugged ambiguously. “It’s better to follow the market trends, I think. For small companies like ours, the sensory pod track is still quite challenging.”
Just as she finished speaking, another representative asked a question!
“CEO Shen, given the current market situation, do you think there is a future for horror games?”
Shen Miaomiao’s head was spinning.
Horror games? Are you serious? Please open those eyes, which are as big as Li Ronghao’s, and take a good look. Are there any horror games in the market right now?
Even someone like me, who doesn’t understand the gaming industry, knows that making those things will result in losses!
You, a game company representative, are actually asking such a stupid question!
Shen Miaomiao inwardly ranted.
What bizarre questions are these!
That one clearly knows that small companies can’t break into the sensory pod track, but they’re still pushing it!
This one knows that horror games have no market, but they still want to make them!
Have you guys eaten too much and have nothing better to do? There are so many profitable game genres, why do you have to go for the same niche market as me…
Wait…
What…?!
A flash of inspiration lit up Shen Miaomiao’s mind!
I have a bold idea.
It’s expected to be released at the beginning of next month. Readers who haven’t invested yet can invest now. Also, I got into a car accident yesterday and almost died (not taking a break, I have drafts), a reminder to everyone to always wear a seatbelt when traveling, safety first!
(End of Chapter)
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