There is a Problem with This Online Game Planning

  Chapter 517 Research and Development

  The end of the old era.

  The beginning of a new era is always full of reverie.

  Although Lin Yao still doesn't know what the mobile Internet era in this world will bring.

   It is not clear whether she can reach the height of her previous life.

   But as an orphan who has experienced the mobile Internet era, or a cheat.

  Lin Yao has to test the water no matter what.

  After all, the level of hardware related to this world is actually very mature, but limited by the lack of breakthroughs in mobile communication technology and the influence of the general environment, it has not evolved much.

  Mobile Internet in this world is still in the stage of cultivation and growth.

  In fact, many companies, companies that have little to do with the game industry, have already begun to explore how to seize the entrance to the mobile Internet after the new generation of mobile communication technology started to be commercialized.

   It’s just that no one can tell what the future trend will be, and no one can make accurate predictions.

  So few companies are sure what to do and how to do it.

  Most companies are still in the groping stage.

   Some companies that dare to directly stud a certain direction are just betting, betting on a future.

  Just like Lin Yao's previous life, no one knows what the future will hold after 5G is commercially available.

   Various concepts came out all of a sudden.

  What smart cars, Internet of Everything, Metaverse, AR scene applications...

  Big business is betting on what it sees as its future.

   They are all speculating on imagination, they are all speculating on the future.

  The demons danced wildly, and the heroes had no leader.

   This is the stage that every new era will inevitably go through.

Just like the world Lin Yao lives in now, facing the commercialization of a new generation of mobile communication technology, after the breakthrough of the key technology of Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiple Access, people with sensitive senses smell new opportunities and choose to explore to find a new starting point .

   Nothing more.

  Although Lin Yao is currently exploring a new starting point, she has a little advantage over other smart people...

   That is, she knows what the future will become, although this future cannot be directly applied.

  But in terms of direction, there should not be much change.

  Others cannot make accurate predictions, even rough predictions, they can only rely on guesswork.

   But she could vaguely see that future.

   This is her advantage.

  This is also the reason why she made mobile communication software in advance.

  Although the main purpose of her doing this is to allow Linmu Studio's games to have a stable traffic entrance in the future.

   But in addition to the game, she is indeed trying to play to her strengths in other areas.

  So the three major items listed.

  Lin Yao is most concerned about the second point.

  Kaihei mobile terminal, and plans to test the waters of mobile games in the future.

  The former is Lin Yao's attempt to make use of her advantages in other fields, while the latter is an important attempt in the game field.

  At this stage, it is no exaggeration to say that every decision Lin Yao makes will affect the future of Linmu Studio.

  Speak human words.

   It's like World of Warcraft.

   If you don't do it, you can, once you do it.

   Or be born great.

   or die heroically.

   Compared with the second point.

  Others, like whether to make a sequel to Dark Souls or not, the next development plan is not very important.

  Because of relying on accumulation, Linmu Studio is already qualified to fail in this respect.

   And the third point, Qi Jianhua's suggestion, is more about expansion, even if it fails, it will not affect too many things.

   Only if the future choice is wrong, Lin Yao really can’t guarantee that Lin Mu Studio will have another chance...

  There is in the game field, but Lin Yao is really not sure about other fields.

  After all, not whoever comes up with a good idea first will surely survive and become the ultimate winner.

   There is still pressure.

  So Lin Yao looked at the three things she listed.

  In the end, my thoughts were all on the second thing.

until.

   There was a knock on the door.

  Lin Yao suddenly came back to her senses, straightened her waist, and said please come in.

   "Lin Yao, this is the stable version of Kaihei mobile terminal, you can try it."

  Zhong Xiu hurried in, took a test mobile phone with dozens of labels on it, and handed it to Lin Yao.

"it is good."

  Lin Yao took the test phone, no nonsense, just bowed her head and tried it.

  In fact, the porting of the black mobile terminal is said to be a porting, but it is no different from doing it again...

  Lin Yao has also been following this project for a long time.

  So she got the stable version of the mobile terminal and was quite calm.

   And Lin Yao has a good understanding of the operating system of this world.

  Although it is not her own mobile phone, she is quick to use it.

   Not like at first.

  I have trouble with a mobile phone.

  Because the mobile phone market in this world is also full of demons. Some people still buy mobile phones with physical keyboards, which are far from sunset. Although the market share of mobile phones with touch screens is increasing steadily every year, it has not reached the point of dominating the entire market.

  Because of the chaos in the mobile phone market, and the related operating systems are also varied, it is indeed difficult for someone who is familiar with full-screen operations to suddenly return to the past.

   But it’s okay.

  Lin Yao finally found a substitute similar to Android, although the three physical buttons of King Kong gave her a feeling of going back to the past.

   But after using it for a while, I got used to it.

  Now she is using a touch-screen phone, and the tested phone is also a touch-screen phone.

   "Chat, Voice, Call, Moments..."

  Lin Yao tried to turn on the functions of the black mobile terminal in turn.

  The only impression is that.

  This is WeChat...

   Probably because she came across familiar software, her long-lost memories resurfaced, and then she started to be silly again, using full-screen gestures to operate the software.

   aside.

  Zhong Xiu saw Lin Yao swiping back and forth on the three physical buttons, and slowly made a question mark.

   I don't know what Lin Yao is doing.

  Lin Yao made a few stupid mistakes, and she came to her senses.

  She stopped, holding the phone, suddenly lost in thought.

  Speaking of...

  When did the full-screen mobile phone rise in my previous life?

  In 2011, 4G was commercialized.

   It seems that in the second year, BlackBerry launched an operating system with similar full-screen gestures.

   Then domestic Xiaomi seems to have launched a mobile phone with a full-screen concept in 2016.

   But in the end, it seems that Apple has opened the era of full screen, and then let all manufacturers start to embrace the full screen and the gesture interaction it brings.

Um…

   Is there such a thing here?

"How about it?"

  Zhong Xiu saw that Lin Yao had been silent, and finally started to think while holding the phone, so he asked softly.

"pretty good."

  Lin Yao came back to her senses, and handed the test phone back to him with a smile: "Then let's use it for internal testing first. There is no need to launch it now, and the time has not yet come."

   "Okay, then I will install the software for all of you later, and then we will build a small group internally and use it."

Zhong Xiu took the test phone, and then said: "However, the scope is limited to the core staff? After all, the mobile phones that everyone uses now are all kinds of strange, and it is too troublesome to be compatible. It is no problem for the core staff to change mobile phones, but it is unnecessary for ordinary staff to change mobile phones. , and secrecy will become an issue.”

"Um."

  Lin Yao nodded in agreement.

   "In addition... Actually, before I started doing it, I didn't expect that the mobile communication software could do this."

After hesitating for a moment, Zhong Xiu said slowly: "It's probably too much for us to explore alone, but Lin Yao, whether this will be successful or not is actually something to talk about before. Although it feels very interesting, it is currently only limited to the WIFI scene to achieve the best results. Good experience, I tried the current mobile network usage, it is too slow, no one knows how the market will react, so you should be mentally prepared.”

"Um."

  Lin Yao didn't explain much.

  Zhong Xiu is just worried that she is too confident, if the software fails to meet expectations, she will fall too hard and feel sad.

  After all, when the mobile terminal project was established, Lin Yao seemed quite confident as if she knew the final appearance of the entire software.

   But games are games, and software is software.

  Lin Yao has yet to convince others in this regard.

   No one knows what the future holds for this software.

   It's normal to worry.

  Lin Yao doesn't want to say anything more, she can't just tell people that she can predict the future.

  After she responded, she paused, suddenly changed the subject, and asked, "Zhong Xiu, what do you think of the current operation method of the mobile phone?"

   "Mobile phone operation method? It's pretty good."

  Zhong Xiu was a little surprised when he heard this: "Why are you asking this all of a sudden?"

   "Actually, I was thinking, a brand new gesture interaction based on the full screen... Forget it, nothing."

  Lin Yao was halfway through.

   suddenly stopped and shook his head.

no.

  Zhong Xiu is the leader of the PC game department, there is no need for him to think about these things anymore.

   Not impossible.

   Rather, the root of Linmu Studio is in the game.

   Crossing borders requires a lot of energy and brings great risks.

  The current mature game system of Linmu Studio happens to be the best industry to resist risks.

   It is not a good choice for Zhong Xiu, the head of the PC game department, to expand his territory now.

   "?"

  Zhong Xiu slowly put a question mark again.

   But he didn't think too much: "Then I'm leaving, I'll install the software for you later, and then I will return to the PC game department! In addition, I think the sequel to Dark Souls can be considered."

   Say it.

  Zhong Xiu left.

  Before he left, he remembered the word full-screen gesture interaction, but he didn't pay much attention to it.

   And Lin Yao watched him leave.

  Looked down at the paper on the table.

   After thinking about it, I wrote my own answer.

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

  The mainframe department maintains its existing advantages and finds a new way for the next generation of Pokémon "swapping" gameplay. The main purpose of the next stage is to launch masterpieces that are different from mobile games.

   As for the PC department, the Dark Souls sequel, do it!

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

The Kaihei mobile terminal was announced when the new generation of communication technology was officially put into commercial use. At the beginning of testing water mobile games, you can start with some small games that are lighter in size but have good gameplay. wave of fame.

   As for games and Kaihei mobile terminals, you can try to cooperate with Forest Financial Holdings.

   The whole wave is big!

  3. The suggestion made by Qi Jianhua just now.

   Try it out.

   It doesn’t cost much anyway, since the motion capture studio and Qi Jianhua both have this intention, let’s try the water.

  Lin Yao wrote her own plan under each answer.

   Then drop the pen.

  Stand up.

   Prepare to go to various departments.

  …

  The end of May.

  The popularity of "Monster Hunter" has just dropped.

  The small-scale test of "World of Warcraft" has officially started.

  Although the number of players who finally made an appointment for the test soared to tens of millions.

   But in the end, not many people participated in the small-scale test.

   After all, as Lei Hongguang said, there are still Pokémon to be released later, so we can’t steal the limelight too much.

   And this small-scale test, the heat is not too high.

  The first reason is that the number of people participating in the test is limited, and the test requires a non-disclosure agreement.

  The second is that after the forest carnival meeting was held, the demo was opened immediately.

   The discussion about "World of Warcraft" was overwhelming at that time.

  In the trial play, the gameplay that the player can touch has been discussed.

  The expectations are already very high.

   Unless there is a public beta, or Linmu Studio announces big news again.

   Otherwise, players will discuss and pay attention to it, but it is basically impossible to attract as much attention as when the game was first announced.

  And Linmu Studio currently releases more than one game, "World of Warcraft".

  So it is impossible to announce new news at this juncture.

  The final heat is generally understandable.

   And this is what completes "Pokémon".

  June 10th.

   "Pokémon" is officially unlocked.

  Because there is a background from the previous work.

   This game sold 3.2 million copies in three days!

   Without a doubt, a huge success.

  In the end, deputy director He did not go head-to-head with Linmu Studio...

   After seeing the successful Pokémon.

  For the sake of money.

  He still changed the release date of his game back.

  The success of "Pokémon" also officially indicates that Linmu Studio's carnival activities have taken a big step towards the dazzling moment in game history.

  The next two games from Linmu Studio.

   As long as there are no major problems.

  The Forest Carnival will become one of the most successful game events in the history of the game.

   And after the success of "Pokémon".

  The pressure came to Tianhu and domestic counterparts...

   After all, there is still a single-player game. Although there is still a "Diablo" left, those colleagues in Linmu Studio who are doing stand-alone games are already mentally prepared.

   Commonly known as lying flat.

  Can't stop it anyway.

   Even Gameplayer, the archenemy of the Vaporwave gaming platform, has recently let go.

  Although I don't know if it was negotiated or not.

  Anyway, Dreamland and Gilber contacted Linmu Studio again, and discussed the issue of game sharing for the Vaporwave game platform again.

   Logically speaking.

  After they set up their own company, they shouldn't talk to Linmu Studio about the game revenue.

   After all, their games are no longer available on the Vaporwave game platform, so what does it matter to them?

   But they just connected.

  Although he didn't say it clearly, he seemed to want to take a step back with Linmu Studio.

  You drop the game commission, I will go back...

   In the end, Linmu Studio's reply was also very simple, saying that you have no games on the Vaporwave game platform.

  None of your business.

  The two companies did not contact each other after hearing such a reply.

  Probably also because the games currently launched by Linmu Studio are all console-side.

   The two games that have landed on the Vaporwave game platform have not yet come out.

but.

  Although the mouths of the two companies are still hard.

   But Gameplayer has really been less active lately.

   Whether it is the enthusiasm of contacting third-party manufacturers or the number of promotions.

   It also feels quite flat.

   As for how they will react after Diablo and World of Warcraft land on the Vaporwave game platform, it is unknown.

   Anyway, there is not much action at present, and there seems to be no pressure.

By contrast.

  On the contrary, it is a domestic online game company. It is very stressful to face "World of Warcraft" that occasionally has to jump out to create a sense of existence, but has no public beta.

  The unfallen knife is always the scariest.

   fell down.

   At most, click and wipe a knife.

   Anyway, no matter what.

  The follow-up impact of the Forest Carnival is indeed great.

   It is not an exaggeration to say that it has stirred up the entire game market.

  The entire game ecology has suffered a blow.

  Most game companies are forced to move.

  It doesn’t matter whether you imitate Linmu Studio, or believe that you can fight against Linmu Studio.

   always do something.

   And now Linmu Studio is a veritable top-tier game developer.

  The first super first-line game developer in China!

  No one can deny this.

but.

  After the carnival.

  The helm of this first-tier domestic game developer, during this period of time, has been a bit out of business...

   Not only did not take advantage of the opportunity of rising, pursue the victory, continue to bloom more, and establish a new game—although there is a game project, but Lin Yao's main mind does not seem to be on it.

   On the contrary, she is quite interested in the two fields of mobile terminals and mobile games.

  There is also the field of CG animation movies, and the completely unrelated...mobile phone field.

   And many insiders of Linmu Studio also know this.

  Because of market research, Lin Yao couldn't handle it alone.

  As for why they are interested in these fields, most of the staff can't figure it out.

  Not to mention ordinary staff, many core staff can't figure it out.

   But at this time, the benefits of the leader's charisma come out.

  Although I can't figure it out.

  But there is no objection in Linmu Studio.

   After all, neither World of Warcraft nor Diablo has been released yet.

   It's time to recuperate.

   And the time soon came to mid-June.

  Lin Yao received the last market research report provided by Mu Wanqing, and has a very clear understanding of the current status of several areas of concern.

  She re-read all the investigation reports submitted during this period.

   Then, start writing a proposal.

   And this plan.

   Except for Ma Wanqing, all the staff in Linmu Studio didn't know what was written.

  …

  Ten days after the release of "Pokémon".

  The heat began to drop.

   And Lin Yao's planning book is also finished.

  She took the written plan and got off work on time, and then contacted Lin Xi on the way.

   Seven in the evening.

   "Xiao Yao."

  Lin Xi returned home, changed his shoes in the hallway, and called out to his sister before he even walked into the living room.

  Lin Yao made a special call to ask her to come back.

   Looks very anxious.

   This made her a little nervous, thinking that something happened.

   But as soon as he walked into the living room, Lin Xi stayed where he was, a little dumbfounded.

on the sofa.

  Lin Yao nestled on the sofa, holding her round and well-proportioned thigh with one hand, looking down at the cat beside her, holding a small dried fish in the other hand, teasing the cat while talking to herself.

   Talking nonsense like four dishes and one soup, transformation...

  Beside her, a black and white puppet cat sat on the sofa, raised its head, looked at the small fish in the air, and called out from time to time.

   Poor.

   "Are you calling me back in such a hurry, just to tease the cat?"

  Lin Xi was amused when he saw this healing and nonsensical scene.

   "No, I just happen to be bored."

  Lin Yao raised her head, smiled brightly, and then passed the small dried fish in her hand to the cat's mouth.

  The puppet cat opened its mouth and picked up the dried fish, then turned around and jumped off the sofa.

   It seems that Lin Yao is afraid that Lin Yao will **** it back.

  Because I was snatched back just now... I was teased again.

  But it didn't take two steps before it bumped into Lin Xi head-on and was picked up again.

   "Gululu..."

  The puppet cat bit the dried fish and made a purring sound, but it didn't struggle, but lay quietly in Lin Xi's arms.

  Lin Yao took out the paper and wiped the oil stains on her fingers, then glanced at the cat in Lin Xi's arms: "Why was it not so good when I hugged it just now?"

   "When you catch it, you usually give it a hard time...Of course it is afraid."

  Lin Xi hugged the cat and sat down gracefully beside Lin Yao, saying gently.

"Oh…"

  Lin Yao's white face showed a sudden realization expression: "Understood, just like you to me."

   "Why did I screw you up?"

   "When taking a shower, especially when washing your hair, how can you hold someone else's waist and prevent them from wearing clothes..."

   "That's helping you..."

  Lin Xi put the cat on his lap, and said with a smile: "Who made you so anxious every time you take a bath... Well, what's the matter? Then call me back in a hurry."

   "There is something, I have an idea, but I need to ask for your opinion."

  Lin Yao threw away the paper in her hand, and didn’t bother about the cat, but talked about the business: “How is the production of Switch and related accessories now?”

"very smooth."

Lin Xi gently stroked the cat on his lap, and then replied: "With the improvement of proficiency and the optimization of the production process, the cost of a machine has reached a new low. Costs are expected to come down.”

   "Well... then sister, are you confident to open a new production line?"

  Lin Yao nodded, and then asked.

  Actually, she is very clear about the current situation of Forest Financial Control.

  But out of emotion and reason, she still wanted to ask Lin Xi.

   "New production line?" Lin Xi was a little surprised.

"Um."

  Lin Yao picked up the planning book on the table, then handed it to Lin Xi, and said at the same time:

   "Sister, I am very optimistic about the prospects of the mobile Internet, so I did some research on the current situation in various fields, and then wrote a plan.

  Lim Studio couldn't do this planning alone, because there were too many things involved, and Lin Mu Studio's energy was limited, so it couldn't affect the game development.

  So it can only be led by you and assisted by Linmu Studio. See if you have confidence. "

   “…what would you like to do?”

  Lin Xi took the plan, but didn't read it directly, but looked at Lin Yao and blinked.

  Lin Yao thought for a while and said concisely:

   "Develop a full-screen mobile phone and launch it after the commercialization of the new generation of communication technology."

"And Linmu Studio will develop a new communication software for this phone, pre-install a variety of free casual mobile games, and at the same time tailor a mobile game that perfectly supports this phone, As a stunt."

  “Mobile phones are aimed at gamers at the beginning, and then use this as a basis to open up a larger market.”

   "Are you confident? Sister."

  (end of this chapter)