After Lin Yao finished shooting, as soon as she arrived at the studio, she went straight to the CG department, or to be more precise - the imaging department.
During this time.
Although the organizational structure of Linmu Studio has not changed much, there are still some small changes.
For example, Qi Jianhua's CG team is now independent.
Now they are not only responsible for CG, but also for almost all game promotional materials.
Including the first-look advertisement for this host.
"How's the material?"
Lin Yao came behind Qi Jianhua and asked.
"Very good, but the finished product won't come out that quickly."
Qi Jianhua turned his head and looked at Lin Yao: "Are you anxious?"
"Not in a hurry."
Lin Yao shook her head: "But you have to do it this month. If it doesn't work, you can outsource it."
Their department has been very busy recently, and Lin Yao knew this very well.
"If the deadline is this month, no need."
Qi Jianhua shook his head gently.
"That's fine. Are the other two games ready?"
"It's been fine a long time ago."
Qi Jianhua nodded, then hesitated for a moment: "But Lin Yao, does "Tomb Raider" really want to release that amazing performance as a promotional short film?"
"Um."
"What a pity. This is one of the most amazing performances in the game. When I played it, my palms were all sweaty. It was usually fear and half excitement."
"I know, but I can't help it..."
Lin Yao shook her head gently.
There really is no way.
Although the completion mechanism has greatly accelerated the production progress and solved the personnel problem, Lin Yao cannot ignore everything in the development of so many games.
Not only did she care, she was so busy that she was dizzy...
And when she came to her senses, Christmas was coming.
To know.
Starting from Black Friday...that is, the last Friday in November, until Christmas, it is the shopping season in Europe and the United States.
Most products, including games of course, will sell particularly well during this period.
In Lin Yao's previous life, many New Year's goods were mostly sold during this period, just because of this.
Linmu Studio's two AAA masterpieces also happened to be completed during this time period...
The progress is faster than Lin Yao imagined...
Much faster.
And when the game is finished, Black Friday is approaching, and players' wallets are about to be emptied.
If it doesn't go on sale now, it may have to wait until next year.
After all, players in Europe and the United States are one of the most important player groups, and this situation is unlikely to change in the short term.
As for European and American players, it is impossible to spend too much money to buy games.
If Linmu Studio's new game misses the shopping season, coupled with the impact of year-end e-sports events and holidays, it may have to wait until April or May next year...
This is too long.
In addition, Zhang Jianghu is also urging me.
During the shopping season, the disadvantages of their new console were completely exposed.
Their background is not as rich as the other two console manufacturers, and they cannot produce very good works at all.
Can't compete with the other two at all.
So I called Lin Yao every day and asked Lin Yao if Lin Mu Studio could release the game before the shopping season. In the end, I was in a hurry... and directly promised to help Lin Mu Studio distribute products in the Japanese market.
Reflecta invests heavily in hosting.
They couldn't afford to fail, so when they saw that the popularity was declining again and again and that they couldn't compete with the other two console manufacturers, they became anxious, very anxious.
Lin Yao was fine at first, but when she heard the other party's promise, she was still moved...
At first.
After she determined how to deal with the Japanese factory Peria, she contacted Zhang Jianghu to discuss and reached an agreement.
According to the agreement.
Linmu Studio’s two AAA masterpieces will be launched on the Vaporwave game platform and... Reflecta
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Reflecta, on the other hand, will promote large-scale games and hold promotional activities in the Japanese market before the release of Linmu Studio's console, and help Linmu Studio secure channel partners in Europe and the United States.
This is the original condition.
Now add the Japanese market...
It was really hard for Lin Yao not to be moved, so in the end she agreed to Zhang Jianghu and let Lin Mu Studio’s two 3A models be released during the shopping seasons in Europe and the United States.
But a promise was a promise, and trouble came.
Because we have to rush into the shopping season and announce it slowly, the effect may not meet expectations.
Lin Yao can only deal with the big ones...
The kind that can catch the player's attention instantly.
"However, although there is no other way, it is actually not a big problem if we do this."
Lin Yao stopped diverging and looked at Qi Jianhua again: "The game will not lose its appeal just because a clip is leaked. On the contrary, the more players may be interested, don't worry."
"……Right."
Qi Jianhua thought of the demonstration video with the beginning and end removed, and felt that what Lin Yao said made sense.
Although it’s just a bit of a dog...
"That's it. Now that it's ready, I'm going to send the promotional videos of the two games to Reflecta."
Lin Yao thought for a while and made up her mind: "Lest Zhang Jianghu harass me again..."
She hasn't finished speaking yet.
The phone rang.
Lin Yao picked it up and took a look.
"...Look, it's said that Cao Cao Cao Cao has arrived."
Lin Yao sighed and answered the phone.
"Mr. Lin."
As soon as the call is connected.
Zhang Jianghu's voice came out.
But there was no iconic laugh.
In the warm-up stage of this year’s shopping season, Reflecta’s host popularity and pre-order data are really terrible.
Zhang Jianghu is now physically and mentally exhausted and cannot laugh at all.
Lin Yao knew what he wanted to say and said first: "I understand, the game will be launched on time, and the promotional materials will be given to you soon."
"That's good……"
Zhang Jianghu immediately breathed a sigh of relief when he heard this.
"However, I'm going to say something ugly up front. Although the game will be announced at your press conference, the final game will still be available on the Vaporwave game platform. After the game is announced, we will put it on the store page and it will be unlocked in three days."
"I see."
Zhang Jianghu was silent for a moment and responded.
In order to achieve the best publicity effect.
This time, Linmu Studio’s two 3A games will not be announced on the Vaporwave game platform first.
Instead, it will be announced at Reflecta’s press conference.
Subsequently, the game will also be unlocked in advance on Reflecta's console.
This is the price paid by Linmu Studio.
Tell the truth.
Zhang Jianghu is actually also gambling heavily.
Because of this agreement, in the eyes of many people within Reflecta, it is simply unfair. It is not an exclusive game, but it is unlocked a few days in advance, but it has to help Linmu Studio secure channels.
Although this matter is not difficult, how many Linmu Studio's consoles can be sold in the end still depends on them, how they promote it, and how they persuade sellers to place their consoles in a conspicuous position. It all depends on Linmu Studio themselves.
Money contributes.
But for many Reflecta executives, it is still difficult to accept that they only received Linmu Studio.
Zhang Jianghu also spent a lot of effort to convince the board of directors...
Because after he was baptized by "The Witch", he had a feeling that Linmu Studio's new game would still be a hit...
Even if the game is only unlocked in advance, as long as it is combined with Reflecta's overwhelming Black Friday campaign and massive promotions, it will definitely attract a large number of players who want to play the game first.
This is his intuition!
certainly.
This is just his intuition...
Whether this will happen or not, no one can say for sure.
It’s done.
His voice in Reflecta has further increased.
If he fails, he will probably never be in the Reflecta decision-making circle again.
So, he is gambling.
"That's ok, the promotional materials will be delivered later."
Lin Yao was about to hang up the phone when she heard the other party's exact reply.
"etc."
Zhang Jianghu quickly called out to Lin Yao: "Mr. Lin, are you really not allowed to go to the press conference?"
Lin Yao paused and said politely: "I don't have time, and isn't your press conference in the early morning of tomorrow in China? It can't be made in time."
Zhang Jianghu immediately said: "What about China? We have actually set up a venue in China! We will connect directly at that time. Do you have time in China? Please be sure to be there if you have time!"
Lin Yao was stunned: "...ah?"
no.
...as for that?
Lin Yao couldn't help but ask.
Zhang Jianghu smiled, and then replied decisively: "As for that!"