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Chapter 516: The Ultimate Money Machine

Chapter 516 The ultimate money-making machine

"The boss is awesome!"

"I want to see a water beast! Isn't the shape more suitable? The beautiful girl has a circle of spongy scales on her neck, and can live amphibiously. It's fascinating to think about it!"

"One cannot...at least not should."

"I believe the boss will definitely feel the goodness of the water beast, but he didn't hit there."

"I also believe it. After a long day, I finally hit Yuhulong. I didn't expect the monster on the cover to come out so early. If you want to anthropomorphize, I think Yuhulong is very suitable,"

"Purple hair! Purple hair! Purple hair!"

"Stop talking, the more you talk, the more excited you become. I've already wasted a lot of time playing the game Drawing Sleeping Dog and Dragon. If I play again, I'm going to suspend publication this week..."

finally.

The author couldn't sit still when he heard Zimao.

And this is the most popular thread about Monster Hunter on the forum.

Players are discussing which monster is more interesting to sissy, while discussing the gameplay.

Then call Zimao Zimao together.

And after the author came out.

Based on the author's words, the player guesses whether he is a well-known comic writer.

All of a sudden.

The demons danced wildly.

Deputy He suppressed his smile, and after reading a few pages of replies, his only thought was.

Simply crazy!

What is this for?

Are you playing a game?

But soon.

He put away his thoughts of crazily complaining, turned off the post, and browsed the forum for a while.

Then he picked up the switch and glanced at the store.

Then, silence fell.

His criterion for judging the success of a game is very simple.

Just two points.

Sales and discussions.

The former he saw just now, "Monster Hunter" ranked first in sales in Japan.

And the degree of discussion.

The players who called Zimao Zimao just now gave him an answer with their actions.

The facts before him are simple.

"Monster Hunter" is really not well received in Europe and America.

But it did succeed in Japan itself.

And very successful!

This made his face look ugly.

At the same time, I can't believe it.

It shouldn't be!

Is it because of the advertising bombing?

Fu He suddenly thought of this possibility, and then held the mouse again.

Want to find enough evidence to support your argument on the forum.

But there is evidence.

The advertising bombing of Linmu Studio has indeed had an effect.

Many players said that they bought the game after seeing the advertisement.

But the problem is that after they played the game, they didn't feel cheated.

Also likes games.

Occasionally, when I see a dissatisfaction, it is also a suggestion to modify some small details.

How to say these shortcomings.

Yes is the same as no.

Because deputy director He is very clear, even if Linmu Studio does nothing and does not change anything, these players will probably continue to play.

to such a conclusion.

Fu He's face became even more ugly, and the happy mood just now disappeared in an instant.

At this time.

dong dong.

There was a knock on the door, and the subordinate walked in.

"President, this is the adjusted game release schedule."

The subordinate cautiously came to Deputy Chief He, and handed a document to Deputy Chief He.

yesterday.

After seeing "Monster Hunter" being cold in Europe and the United States.

The Deputy Chief He hurriedly asked his subordinates to adjust the sales schedule and announcement plan.

An attitude of wanting Linmu Studio to be tough and go directly to A.

The actions of the subordinates are also fast.

Submitted the new release plan today.

After handing it over, I hesitated to speak.

"Say whatever you want."

The deputy chief of the river was keenly aware of something.

The subordinate glanced at Deputy Chief He's screen, and whispered: "The president should already know that the game "Monster Hunter" seems to be... quite popular in our homeland, and I checked, and this game seems It is also very popular in Linmu Studio in China, the most important thing is... the reviews of European and American players have changed a bit today, and many people say that the more you play, the better you get..."

"You might as well speak more clearly."

Deputy He's face immediately darkened.

Although already mentally prepared.

But at this moment, I heard the words of my subordinates.

He was still a little flustered.

The invincible golden body of Linmu Studio seems to be recast again...

"Are we sure we want to change the release date of our games, and head-to-head with each other? I think it's better to forget it..."

The subordinate gritted his teeth and said.

"...I want, but I can't count!"

See the expressions of the subordinates.

Deputy He was silent for a moment, gritted his teeth, and gave a definite reply.

Although he knows that there is just a step down, it is best to go down the slope.

But he can't play.

It's gone.

Continue like this.

Now in the entire Peria development headquarters, most of the developers are looking forward to Linmu Studio, and they almost lose all energy. When they catch a game from Linmu Studio, they are just boasting. Their own game failed, and they even dared to bluntly say that the other party was really awesome. , the game we make is nothing compared to normal...

This is outrageous.

It’s okay for him to lose his temper, but the production staff has lost their temper, and it’s really going to be over.

And after all, what are you afraid of!

Which year in the past did not have a highly anticipated game crash?

Besides, although the "Monster Hunter" of Linmu Studio did not hit the market as expected, it is still a little bit worse than popular works such as Call of Duty.

European and American players’ evaluations are only warming up, and it’s not the same as Call of Duty, which is wildly sought after.

So panic.

"All right."

The subordinate heard Deputy Ganfu He's words, looked at his expression, and didn't dare to say anything more, so he could only nod.

He said no more, signed his name on the document, and then looked back at the screen, ready to read the player's comments.

"By the way, President."

The subordinate picked up the file and walked halfway, suddenly thought of something, said: "According to the plan, in July, our most important game of this year will collide with Linmu Studio's "Diablo". I must have a word for you."

"what?"

"Six billion yen. The development cost is six billion yen... This is not counting the cost of publicity. He said he hoped you would remember this."

"..."

He deputy officer was silent for a while: "You come back, give me the file, I'll think about it..."

Subordinate: “…”

…

There is a saying that Vice-Governor He is right.

"Monster Hunter" is indeed not as popular as Call of Duty, so outrageous.

After all, it is the first game in the series, and it doesn't make the script to the extreme like Call of Duty.

Plus aesthetic differences and other reasons.

So in the end, it can only be said that it is a big hit in Asia and a small fire in Europe and America.

The heat...just so-so.

certainly.

This is just what Linmu Studio thinks about it.

Other colleagues don’t think so.

If you really want to settle accounts, Linmu Studio is too profitable!

After all, Lin Yao specifically requested that the game not invest too much in Europe and the United States, and East Asia, which focused on publicity, finally got what it deserved.

If you count the invisible income that the headquarters of Linmu Studio is in Asia, and successfully radiate the influence of the game to the surrounding areas again.

It can definitely be said to be a good start!

As long as domestic players accept it and the game becomes popular in China, it will actually be a good start.

but.

The whole picture of the game, in fact, the player has not seen it yet.

Because the player has just started playing the game.

Lin Yao was not in a hurry to make a conclusion.

And over time.

Players play more and more.

The more I am shocked by the size of the game "Monster Hunter"...

Originally after the game was released, many players have forgotten the original promise made by Linmu Studio.

The volume of the game is amazing, which is equivalent to the promise of two games.

Players just keep their heads down and play the game.

But play around.

What is wrong comes out.

The game is like a bottomless pit...

There is too much content.

It seems that there is no end in sight.

And soon.

Some liver emperors, after a few days of liver, finally finished fighting most of the monsters in the background of Bailong Night Walk, completed the corresponding tasks, and unlocked the hunting of the overlord monster.

Finally thought that he was going to touch the boundary of the game volume.

Next second.

The new prompt came out again...

Today.

A post was made.

directly detonated the players who were hunting monsters in the dark.

【Fuck! Awesome! Linmu Studio really didn't tell any lies. After the Overlord mission is unlocked, another village will be unlocked!

Village! You heard me right! I finally know why I didn't see the two monsters at the meet and greet, and why the overlord monster replaced it, so that's it! 】

This post.

Instantly added fire to the game.

Yes.

Another village.

Fly in a ship!

Travel to new villages! Solve problems!

The new village has a new ecology, and there are a bunch of brand new monsters that have not appeared in the background of Bailong Night Walk.

Even if it is the gang of liver emperors.

Seeing the new unlocked content, I was a little desperate.

It is definitely impossible to pass the level quickly.

But for most ordinary players.

This is great news!

During the Forest Carnival, there were games for less than 300 yuan.

It is equivalent to buying two games!

At the beginning, some players were worried about whether the patch to complete the two monsters would be on time when Linmu Studio said that it would update and push the two monsters in a month.

But now no players are worried, and even want Linmu Workshop not to push it so quickly...

Because some players have already started playing Overlord.

A time of mad suffering.

Another village map opened again,

Moreover, the monsters on the other map are completely different, and the mechanism has also changed a lot.

Think about the fact that there are two monsters behind the newly opened village...

Now it is not a question of whether Linmu Studio can update on time.

It's a question of whether players can clear "Monster Hunter" before the next game is released...

But there is one point that the players agree with.

That is, Linmu Studio has indeed fulfilled its promise.

Even many players feel that the main line clearance time given by Linmu Studio is conservative...

Can this tm pass the level in 100 hours?

…

at the same time.

"Currently, the sales volume of "Monster Hunter" has reached about 4.6 million."

Standing beside Lin Yao, Mu Wanqing called her to a meeting, and at the same time mentioned to her the current sales volume of "Monster Hunter", and then said: "Also, "Call of Duty" has officially exceeded 10 million sales! Finally Counting the sales of other host platforms, the total sales of the game was fixed at 12 million yesterday, officially becoming the highest-selling game in the FPS game genre."

"...Then it seems that the Forest Carnival is really not a loss."

Lin Yao smiled when she heard this number.

The first game of "Monster Hunter" has sold almost 5 million copies in less than half a month after its release.

You said that there is no forest carnival bonus, it must be false.

As for why Mu Wanqing mentioned Call of Duty, Lin Yao also understands, but there is a contrast.

"Um."

Mu Wanqing nodded, and then said with some emotion: "If "Call of Duty" is released after the carnival, it may explode completely."

She and Lin Yao are well aware of the situation in "Monster Hunter".

There are too many things to bear.

Although this game is not popular in Europe and the United States, it is indeed not as popular as it is in China.

"It's not necessary, and the time is too late, unless you wait until next year's carnival."

Lin Yao shook her head lightly, and said: "However, the schedule from Black Friday to Christmas is also very important, and the popularity of "Call of Duty" is already high enough, believe me, as long as it is clearly pointed out in the promotional video, the second "Call of Duty" Call of Call is a continuation of the first Modern Warfare, and players will be happy to buy it if they have Carnival or not.”

"Yeah." Mu Wanqing smiled gently.

"Okay, let's go... I've finished writing, let's go to the conference room to announce the good news."

Lin Yao lowered her head and drew on the paper for the last time, then stood up, gathered her long hair and began to tie a ponytail, while walking towards the door.

She didn't wear a skirt today, but resumed her usual outfit.

Blue coffee striped shirt, slim jeans, and a pair of white sneakers.

The dress is very simple, but it can't hide her perfect figure. As she straightened her waist and tied her ponytail, she outlined her full **** and slender waist.

Charm bonus is extremely high.

"it is good."

Mu Wanqing nodded when she heard Lin Yao's words, then turned around and walked out of the office side by side with her.

The meeting at the end of the month is about to start.

Mainly after the Forest Carnival, there are too many games and things.

Needs some discussion.

There is also the next work plan.

soon.

The two came to the conference room.

In the conference room, I saw Lin Yao and Mu Wanqing walking in.

Everyone's eyes lit up.

After Lin Yao has a separate office.

The chances of seeing them are much less.

There are also many tricks of pretending to pour water and make a big circle.

Now I can take a look at it...

but.

Most of the core staff actually just looked at Lin Yao when she came in, and when Lin Yao took her seat, they looked away.

They still have professional ethics.

Although it is eye-catching.

But if you keep looking at it, you are abandoning professional ethics.

Need to add money!

But considering the person who pays the salary, the person who adds money is the person they want to see.

So in the end, they chose to stick to professional ethics.

The meeting officially begins.

Hosted by Mu Wanqing.

A lot of things happened during this time.

But most things are not really important.

It is nothing more than the preparation work that needs to be done before and after the release of its games.

Then announce the good news.

and discuss some trifles.

Finally, Mu Wanqing announced the good news that the sales volume of "Monster Hunter" will exceed five million.

Then, it is free to speak.

"Boss, "World of Warcraft" has already started a small-scale announcement in the early stage."

Lei Hongguang was the first to speak: "However, considering that "Pokémon" is about to be released, we did not increase the announcement immediately, but even so, the number of players inside the reservation is still soaring. Is it really okay that pre-launch testing affects Pokémon?"

"It doesn't matter, there are not many people in the small-scale test, and it is not a public beta, and it is said that they are all games, but the nature of the difference is still quite large."

Lin Yao shook her head lightly: "Let's proceed according to the original plan, has the public beta date been confirmed yet?"

"It depends on the results of the small-scale test, but it will probably be July or August." Lei Hongguang replied.

"Okay, as soon as possible."

Lin Yao nodded, and then thought of the fact that there are more and more public relations articles about the commercialization of the new generation of mobile communication technology recently, and added another sentence.

"Lin Yao, the PC department is currently producing only one game called "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2". Will there be any new projects launched?"

Zhong Xiu saw that Lei Hongguang nodded, looked at Lin Yao, and asked a question instead.

"Are there enough people?"

Lin Yao did not answer, but asked a question instead.

For the big project "World of Warcraft", a lot of staff were taken away.

"It's definitely enough, but a project as big as "World of Warcraft" probably won't be able to support it."

Lin Yao lowered her head slightly when she heard the words, and after pondering for a while, she replied: "Well... Then I'll think about it again. In fact, I kind of want to make a sequel to Dark Souls. Let me think about it."

Next year.

It is estimated that the center of gravity of Linmu Studio will be slightly adjusted to test the waters of mobile games.

Plus, there are many things this year.

At this time, it is unnecessary to create a new IP.

So he thought about whether he could make a sequel, so the pressure was not so great. Although "Dark Soul 3" and "Dark Soul 1" are not small, the overall production idea is the same.

When Zhong Xiu heard what Lin Yao said, he stopped talking.

Product department.

Lin Yao knows the market best.

Although it sounds a bit outrageous, it is true.

"In addition, the Kaihei mobile terminal is already available, do you want to try it?"

Zhong Xiu turned to talk about another matter: "Although according to the current communication technology, it is difficult to use without WiFi, but with WiFi, it is still very smooth. I suggest that this software can be used in forestry work." In-house testing.

Use it directly first, usually use it for chatting or language, and give feedback if you have any questions. "

"Well... give me a try later, it can be tested on a small scale, just everyone present."

Lin Yao nodded.

Tell the truth.

The hacked mobile terminal this time is actually a copy of WeChat, but many unnecessary functions have been deleted, and only the core communication functions have been retained.

As for whether it can succeed.

Lin Yao has no idea.

This world does not mean that there is no communication software.

Tianhu Chat occupies almost the entire market, and now there is a mobile terminal, but the mobile terminal does not support functions such as voice and video calls.

It is equivalent to the ancient mobile phone QQ.

Tianhu is a bit lazy in playing games.

But the communication software is indeed better than Linmu Studio.

Kaihei PC only occupied the game market, and most of the communication software that ordinary people usually use is Tianhu Chat.

Including Lin Yao herself.

So, with such a high market share, when it comes to the mobile terminal, Lin Yao really doesn't have much confidence to beat the opponent when the other party also bets on the mobile terminal.

You can only do your best and obey the destiny.

At most, we can see if we can fiddle with some red envelope system to add some winning chips.

"Okay, I'll give it to you later, but the mobile terminal is not called open black, right?" Zhong Xiu agreed, and then asked again.

"Uh... Let's see when the time comes. I haven't thought of a good name yet. If you have a good name, you can mention it."

Lin Yao really didn't have a good idea.

Zhong Xiu looked away when he heard the words, and nodded, his business was finished.

"boss."

At this time.

Qi Jianhua suddenly spoke.

This is quite rare, after all, his department generally has very few problems.

"What's wrong?"

"Motion capture studio! Recently I met with the person in charge of the motion capture studio! They just happened to be free, and then we studied the strategies of other peers together, and felt that just a carrier of games can bring great influence. It's still too limited! I just thought, can we change some of our well-known IPs into CG movies?"

Qi Jianhua's eyes brightened slightly, and he looked at Lin Yao: "Anyway, every time a promotional CG is released, players will call it a movie, let's make a movie. It's a pity not to make a movie if you have this skill, so why don't you just give it a try.

On the one hand, this can deepen the influence of the IP, and on the other hand, if it is a new game, it can also create momentum for the new game... and the peripherals will no longer be limited to players who have played the game. There is a qualitative improvement.

In fact, not only movies, but also other animations, etc. With you, at least you don’t have to worry about sound, picture, and plot. I think you can try it! "

“…a movie.”

Lin Yao gave Qi Jianhua a strange look.

Unexpectedly, playing games is so good.

Working head is pretty good...

She actually thought about this too, and even witnessed the advanced version of the road.

The ultimate weapon to expand influence, the ultimate money-making machine—theme park.

But... the idea is very good.

But after all, it is a cross-border, very troublesome, so she has not made up her mind.

"Let me think about it, you can write me a proposal."

Lin Yao hesitated for a moment, but finally did not agree immediately.

There are so many games at present, let’s think about it again.

"it is good."

Qi Jianhua doesn't mind, it's just his idea. He also knows that it is not easy for game companies to cross borders. Promoting CG and CG movies are two different things.

So there is no requirement.

…

the conference has ended.

Overall.

The current situation of Linmu Studio is satisfactory.

Everyone is very happy.

No big problem.

"Monster Hunter" has achieved very good results.

Other games are also preparing to be released step by step, digesting the influence of the forest carnival.

Lin Yao is also quite satisfied.

But as the helmsman, she can't just be happy.

Some things need her to decide.

"..."

Lin Yao returned to her office, breathed a sigh of relief immediately, came to her seat and sat down, then lay down on the table, and quietly put the burden of warmth on the table...

The benefits of an independent office are still there...

Much easier.

And the independent office is still safe, except for Zhu Nianqiao who will rush in rashly, everyone else will knock on the door.

Lin Yao smiled lightly, then raised her head and pulled out a piece of paper.

Start writing and drawing.

The games that have been confirmed to be released are put aside for the time being.

There are three things that she needs to decide now.

1. The next development plan of the console and PC departments, whether to make a sequel to Dark Souls or not.

2. Open the black mobile terminal, and plan to test the waters of mobile games in the future.

3. The suggestion made by Qi Jianhua just now.

These three points, the time is not urgent.

Although there is no need to make a decision right away.