Chapter 401 'Black Myth' caused a sensation and revealed the inside story of the industry!
Friday, June 14th.
While Zhang Shuo was still hanging out in the library, working on his graduation thesis, Jade Bird Interactive Entertainment, which released new games every month, had, as expected, made new moves.
First, a new game "Monster Pinball" was launched.
The original space-time game was launched in October 2013, and the number of players exceeded 1 million within three months.
More than 90% of the revenue comes from the Japanese market.
This means that "Monster Pinball" is actually a mobile game mainly aimed at cutting leeks in the Japanese market, and does not expect to be popular in China and other parts of the world.
Just pass it.
Compared with the launch of "Monster Strike", what really aroused the emotions of Chinese players was that on the same day, Dasheng Studio, a subsidiary of Jade Bird Interactive Entertainment, released a live demonstration animation of "Black Myth".
It instantly amazed the entire internet.
"Let me go, what is this? Can I see it without paying?"
"Blind, blind, wuwu~~~"
"Wukong is born! Congratulations!"
"so cool!"
"Too powerful! I will always love the Great Sage!"
"I worked as an assassin in Egypt and as a demon hunter in another world. Now I finally see a glimmer of hope that I can return to China and be a monkey brother in another world."
"This is a truly domestic game that uses your heart, brain, and strength!"
"Blue birds entertain each other, the eternal god!"
“Every time I think I’ve exhausted my talents, I always come up with works that make people’s eyes dazzle.”
"Fuck! That's awesome!"
"I never thought that one day I would cry while watching a game trailer..."
"My youth is back!"
“I’m asking for a friend, is there any plot about the Kingdom of Women?”
"I actually listened to the Chinese dubbing. Not only did I not feel awkward, but I also heard a sense of high-end. This is the style of Journey to the West I imagined, that kind of slightly exaggerated but steady voice. It's great!"
"This is the best game demo I've ever seen!"
"After the Bones, I started to walk westward again, and I cried!"
"I hope this is a ground-breaking work for Huaxia 3a!"
"Why do I always have tears in my eyes? I hope all those who love me will not be let down!"
"Ask the Bodhisattva why he sits upside down and sighs that all living beings refuse to look back."
"If it does come out, please be more confident about the selling price. Friendly reminder, be careful of Tengda!"
"Tengda: Are you polite?"
There is no doubt that the popularity of "Black Myth" exceeds any game released by Jade Bird Interactive Entertainment in the past, even if it is just a live demonstration animation.
It’s enough to arouse the nerves of Chinese players, and they will be blown away immediately!!!
Because this is a cultural gene engraved in the blood of every Chinese person. Without any introduction, Chinese men, women, and children, when they see that monkey, can blurt out——
"Look, Sun Wukong!!!"
There is another very important reason why players are excited. This is a game released by Jade Bird Interactive Entertainment.
And Jade Bird Entertainment never disappoints everyone.
Therefore, no one in the comment area will worry that this is just a video CG released by Monkey King Studio, and they will not worry that the quality of the actual game is not as good as this.
Don’t worry that the greater your expectations, the greater your disappointment.
They only wish that time could go too fast. It really seems like they can start playing now!
At the same time, with the help of Jade Bird Interactive Entertainment’s unparalleled influence in the global gaming circle, the live demonstration animation of “Black Myth” not only made its debut in China, but also aroused strong repercussions overseas.
Wai Guoren also knows that there is a monkey, his name is——
Sun Dasheng!!!
"I never expected that China could produce such a great 3A masterpiece!"
"Axi, I'm really, really angry!"
"Chinese Journey to the West came to our Tianzhu to learn Buddhist scriptures, right? Have you paid any copyright fees?"
"Sun Wukong is so cool!!!"
"After the birth of "Black Myth", Jade Bird Interactive Entertainment is expected to become the number one game manufacturer in the world."
"Be confident and remove the estimate."
"I have to say that because of the emergence of Jade Bird Interactive Entertainment, the production level of Chinese games has been raised by more than one level. This is really a mysterious country."
"Is it true that this great country in the East has gained a false reputation?"
"I am looking forward to the finished product of "Black Myth", and then I will be able to appreciate the mysterious Eastern mythology."
In addition to its own quality, there is no doubt that the status and influence of Bluebird Interactive Entertainment in the global gaming circle has also played an immeasurable role in the rapid emergence of "Black Myth".
You can imagine.
When "Black Myth" is actually released, what kind of frenzy will it cause in the global gaming circle.
It can definitely be called the light of the national trend!
………
Tenda Building.
"Black Myth" became a hit and the outside world celebrated enthusiastically, but Tengda was very weird inside.
"I heard that the production team of "Black Myth" was poached from us by Jade Bird Interactive Entertainment?" After finally seizing the opportunity, Lu Jian naturally did not forget to ridicule Renyu.
"yes."
Renyu's expression was a bit dark, but he was unable to argue.
"Forget it, let's not talk about this anymore."
The second master did not mean to blame Renyu. Even if "Black Myth" was not poached by Jade Bird Interactive Entertainment, Tengda Games' ecology and business strategy would not be able to retain it.
It’s just cheaper than Jade Bird Interactive Entertainment.
In fact, it cannot be said to be cheap. After all, looking at the entire Chinese gaming circle, except for Jade Bird Interactive Entertainment, no one has the courage to spend a lot of money to support the research and development of "Black Myth".
Even if it existed, its influence would not be as high as it is today.
It is reported that for the development of "Black Myth", Jade Bird Interactive Entertainment did not hesitate to cooperate with Epic and spent hundreds of millions to develop a new void engine based on the Unreal Engine.
To paraphrase a netizen’s words:
"Bluebird Interactive Entertainment is already a legendary symbol in the gaming industry, one with its own halo."
With Jade Bird Interactive Entertainment’s Zhu Yu in front, Tenda Games is destined to be bleak. Its single-month revenue is not only surpassed by Jade Bird Interactive Entertainment, but is even less than one-third of Jade Bird Interactive Entertainment’s.
The gap will only widen in the future.
What is certain is that Jade Bird Interactive Entertainment’s dominance in the global gaming industry will not be shaken in a short period of time.
It’s really enviable…
It was precisely thanks to the steady stream of profits from the game business that it supported the rapid development in the early stages of development, and successively hatched the two monsters of Maili mobile phone and Mango car.
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! Thinking of this, Er Ye became even more powerless.
In fact, it is not only him, but also the entire Chinese entrepreneurial circle. No matter how prosperous they were before, they will all look bleak in front of Zhang Shuo.
Some people on the Internet have already jokingly called Zhang Shuo a genius, the kind that will be arbitrary for all eternity.
………
Zhang Shuo didn't know that he was called a genius.
Waiting until the weekend, I unconsciously came to Xili Building. I originally wanted to hide away and continue to perfect my thesis, but in the end, Chen Lu, the goblin, directly cosplayed into the spider spirit in "Black Myth".
He also changed his cosplay style and shouted: "Great Sage..."
"Ting!!!"
Zhang Shuo broke his guard instantly and felt like he had fallen into a silk hole. He didn't even have the time to get out of bed, let alone write a paper.
Who would have thought of this.
The popularity of "Black Myth" has already spread to housekeeping services.
The next day, Zhang Shuo couldn't bear it anymore, so Chen Lu gave up and said softly while feeding the grapes: "Junior, Miaomiao said, you said you are not familiar with me?"
"Uh, hehe."
Zhang Shuo was embarrassed. There was no woman who was not jealous.
Even Chen Lu.
"Aren't I worried that Miaomiao will take advantage of Fenglei Fund after finding out about our relationship?"
"I think Miaomiao is quite good." Chen Lu also made a quick comment and changed the topic with a smile, "When I met with him, he was well prepared and introduced himself for more than an hour."
"That girl has some talent, but she needs to work harder."
Compared with Chen Lu's sophistication, Cai Miaomiao is undoubtedly still a rookie.
"How much money is left on the Fenglei Fund's books?" Zhang Shuo asked.
"There's a little over 1.4 billion left, what's wrong?" Chen Lu thought Zhang Shuo was in urgent need.
"Nothing, I just want to ask."
The last time Zhang Shuo injected funds into Fenglei Fund was in May last year, when Germination Group achieved a profit of 50 billion, and he injected 7 billion in one breath.
It has also made Fenglei Fund one of the most important players in the venture capital circle.
But money can’t help but be spent.
Especially under Zhang Shuo's instructions, Fenglei Fund not only participated in Qingcheng Group's B-round financing, but also subscribed for corporate bonds issued by Germination Group.
It’s pretty good that I’ve been able to hold on until now.
Originally, at the end of last year, the total profit of Sprout Group had reached 100 billion, but the achievement reward was not triggered. It was estimated that the profit would be 200 billion.
With the current profitability of Sprout, it will only happen in the next three months.
By then, if achievement rewards can be triggered again, it is estimated that there will be at least tens of billions of funds, enough for Fenglei Fund to compete with venture capital companies such as Scarlet Capital.
In the future, Fenglei Fund may really become the largest investment institution in China.
It’s still worth looking forward to.
"By the way, since Fenglei Fund has invested in Miao Miao Bicycle, it should also give Miao Miao Bicycle some suggestions. For example, choose the city as the key city to attack."
Last time I planned to order some Cai Miaomiao, but Zhang Shuo forgot about it.
Chen Lu said the same thing.
"Modu is deliberately avoiding the edge of Ali Dianping and Nomi Dianping?" Chen Lu thought thoughtfully.
"clever!"
Zhang Shuo smiled and nodded, "Ali Dianping focuses on Lin'an, and Nomi Dian reviews the capital. In order to increase Miaomiao Bicycle's future acquisition chips, Magic City is the best choice."
"I know, I will tell Miaomiao." Chen Lu also understood.
………
Monday, June 17th.
In the new week, Zhang Shuo, who had disappeared for nearly a week, came to the company again and browsed the news as usual.
Over the past weekend, in addition to the continued popularity of "Black Myth", there was also some other interesting news, such as the 618 Shopping Festival, which kicked off the new year in the winter.
This is different from last year.
As a partner of Jingdong, Pinxixi also launched the 618 promotion at the same time.
Essentially, we are using the shopping festival activities to completely build our reputation in the central provinces, as well as the western provinces such as Shu, and expand our business scope to the entire central and western regions.
no doubt.
Since the beginning of the year, Pinxixi’s expansion has accelerated suddenly.
Very aggressive.
In addition to domestic news, there are also new things overseas. For example, Samsung, which has always been hostile to Sprout, finally launched a patent lawsuit against Maili mobile phone in the European market.
In an attempt to squeeze Maili mobile phones out of the European market.
Sprout is naturally unfazed. Under the auspices of Cheng Minghua, the newly appointed general manager of the legal center, and with the cooperation of Maili Group, a top legal team has been formed to respond calmly to the lawsuit.
The Dream Fund will also assist.
For Maili Mobile, this is indeed a lawsuit that it cannot afford to lose.
But it will definitely take a long time.
This is not entirely a bad thing. As long as Maili Mobile can ultimately win the lawsuit, even if the court rejects Samsung's appeal, it will be considered a victory for Maili Mobile.
We just take this as an opportunity to enhance the popularity of Maili mobile phones in the European market.
………
After the meeting on Monday, Zhang Shuo returned to the library and continued to improve the paper.
It's Wednesday.
Finally, I successfully passed my graduation defense and received my master's degree.
After the defense, Vice President Tong asked with a smile: "How are you doing? Do you have any ideas for further study? With your level, you can definitely get a doctorate."
"I'll think about it again. I've been too busy recently."
Zhang Shuo declined Vice President Tong's kindness. Even if he wanted to study for a Ph.D., he would not study at Binhai University, but at the Eastern University of Science and Technology that was being built.
According to the school plan, Eastern University of Science and Technology focused on cultivating graduate students in the first two years.
Zhang Shuo is suitable.
"good."
Vice President Tong was obviously disappointed.
As a student of Binhai University, although Zhang Shuoming did not donate much to his alma mater, because he often appeared in the library, it actually played a significant role in improving the reputation of Binhai University.
From the standpoint of Binhai University, I certainly hope that Zhang Shuo will continue to stay at the school.
But it's obvious.
This wish is destined to fail.
That night, Cai Miaomiao, a little money fan, actually took the initiative to invite Zhang Shuo to dinner, saying that it was to celebrate Zhang Shuo's successful graduation as a graduate student and becoming the first graduate student in the old Zhang family.
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! It can be said that it is a celebration, but the food is the school cafeteria.
There is no one left.
"Brother, will you still come to the school library after graduation?" Cai Miaomiao asked.
"Of course." Zhang Shuo smiled and nodded, "There is no end to learning. Before the library of Eastern University of Science and Technology is built, I will always stay in the Binhai University Library."
"That won't be long."
Cai Miaomiao was very disappointed, and she would not be able to earn a living in the future.
Loss of blood!!!
………
As expected by Zhang Shuo, after the graduation defense, his paper was first selected as an excellent graduation thesis by Binhai University, and then published in a journal.
Within a certain range, it spread quickly.
On the weekend, when Zhang Shuo went to visit the old man, his second uncle also made a special trip and mentioned Zhang Shuo's thesis, "Your graduation thesis has caused a stir."
"It's not that exaggerated, is it?"
Zhang Shuo was also a little surprised. He knew he would be noticed, but he didn't expect to receive so much attention.
It’s only been a few days since we got together?
"Isn't that an exaggeration? Let's put it this way, the information department of the Lingnan Provincial Government even held a meeting specifically for your paper and discussed it seriously."
"As far as I know, the capital may also take action to start the revision of relevant laws and regulations."
Tang Yi is obviously more informed.
"Isn't that true?"
Zhang Shuo was really surprised now, "Just because of a paper, you made such a big move?"
"I don't believe it."
Zhang Shuo is not stupid, and he also knows very well how much he has. Although he does have some influence in the business circle, it is far from big enough to influence official decisions.
"It's not all because of your paper."
Tang Yi slowly revealed the mystery, "After a series of turbulences such as Haode Map, Camel Travel, and Takeaway Disaster, the officials stepped up their research on the Internet industry."
"I have been intentionally making preparations in this area before. It can only be said that your paper appeared by chance. It happened to be stuck at this point, which objectively accelerated the process."
"That's pretty much it."
Only then did Zhang Shuo feel relieved, "I said I would design a project as soon as I graduate, so that's not the case."
"Don't tell me that you wrote that thesis just for your graduation defense?" In terms of his understanding of Zhang Shuo, Tang Yi can definitely be ranked in the top three.
How could you not see through Zhang Shuo's little thoughts?
"hey-hey....."
Zhang Shuo smiled and said nothing. He and his second uncle had nothing to hide.
"Don't be too proud. The capital has sent me a message, asking me to pass it on to you, saying that since you have such a clear understanding, you should also set an example."
This is the main purpose of Tang Yi's conversation with Zhang Shuo this time.
The introduction of some regulatory policies also requires a "right time, right place and right people". Sometimes, it even requires some opportunities or a good public opinion environment.
You can either follow the trend or create a suitable environment on your own.
"In terms of protecting users' personal privacy, Moya has always been a model in the industry. Isn't this not exemplary enough?" Zhang Shuo was obviously testing.
"Just doing it isn't enough, you have to speak out and burst the bubble." Tang Yi smiled.
"OK."
Zhang Shuo finally understood now and said with a wry smile: "This is to roast the sprouts on the fire."
"Real gold is not afraid of fire, right?"
Tang Yi didn't want to be fooled by Zhang Shuo, "This shouldn't be difficult for you, right?"
"Okay, let's bake it."
Now that the talk has come to this point, Zhang Shuo really can't refuse, "Mo Ya is already a thorn in many people's eyes and a thorn in their flesh, so let's be a bad guy again."
"He is not a bad person, he is an example."
Tang Yi undoubtedly admired Zhang Shuo's courage, "Look at your performance."
"Just take a look."
After making up his mind, Zhang Shuo was also determined to write a good article. Since the official name was mentioned, he no longer kept secrets, and simply imitated the great sage and made a big fuss in the "Heavenly Palace".
………
Tuesday, June 25th.
The day after Zhang Shuo returned to work at the company, Germination Group released a letter to the public.
In the letter, it elaborated on the measures taken by various apps owned by Sprout to protect user privacy, as well as the standardized operations for collecting user data, and clarified the importance of data security.
Then the conversation changed.
Sprout actually started to conduct a "self" review and elaborated on some deficiencies related to the collection, storage, utilization and protection of users' personal information.
and subsequent improvement measures, etc.
It may seem like a simple notification, but it breaks through the unspoken rules of the industry in one fell swoop and clearly communicates the loopholes in personal privacy protection in the Internet industry.
It is no wonder that as soon as the open letter came out, it immediately sparked heated discussions on the Internet.
"Hey, Germination, is this a self-destruction?"
"It's not a self-destruction. Although the apps owned by Sprout also collect user information, you can freely select which information is allowed to be collected and which information is not allowed in the settings."
"that is."
"Compared with Weixin, which only requires access to a few permissions such as the camera, photo album, microphone, and address book, ICQ and WeChat, which are also social software, are simply crazy in this area."
“icq can’t wait to turn the phone upside down and drop it.”
"There are also many unknown apps that ask for a lot of permissions. Some permissions are obviously completely irrelevant to the functions of the app."
"For example, Motu Xiuxiu, what the hell is asking for address book permissions?"
"There are also some games that require access to the address book when registering, which is really outrageous."
"No wonder I was chatting with my classmates at icq about changing my mobile phone. That night, Jumei Youpin pushed me all kinds of mobile phone-related information, and I was speechless."
"It feels like we have no privacy at all in front of these apps."
The complaints from countless netizens soon formed a powerful force, prompting many self-media and insiders to start frantically reporting on various scandalous operations of various apps.
It really shows off the user’s face.
Then, some media began to dig deeper and discovered that many Internet companies openly collect all kinds of user information under various pretexts and then sell it to other stakeholders.
The more revelations there are, the more shocking they become, until an unstoppable wave forms.
Public opinion is fierce.
Many people finally realized that their personal information had been abused by various Internet companies to such an extent that they became extremely angry.
Giants such as Tengda, Ahri, and Qiandu have all become the target of public criticism.
And then.
In the face of online public opinion, the government finally took a stand and began to intervene in the investigation, listing a long list of Internet companies, including not only the Big Three, but even Germination was not immune.
It’s very much like catching them all in one fell swoop.
I am determined to find out this matter and restore a clean environment on the Internet.
Netizens naturally applauded, but the Internet companies under investigation were caught off guard. They originally thought that it was just a few scoldings on the Internet, and the limelight would be over.