It's not surprising that players are actually looking forward to "Dark Souls" and find the game fun.
After all, in such a short period of two months, I have played two first-party masterpieces of all ages from Linmu Studio.
And the quality of these masterpieces is really not bad.
Not only is it not bad.
Also very excellent.
But this kind of game is just a foreshadowing!
Players are not fools, they have experienced many battles.
Of course, you can tell which one is the finale of Linmu Studio in the first half of the year... it must be "Dark Soul"!
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And now the title of the finale has not been released yet, but the name has been revealed, and the two games that foreshadowed it are so excellent.
How great the finale must be!
Players are definitely looking forward to it.
As for why I feel happy, it is also very simple.
Since the launch of the switch, Linmu Studio has focused its work on the console.
Most of the games launched during this period are games that are suitable for all ages and that all players can have fun playing.
You said the style of "Dark Souls" is completely different?
Then "The Legend of Zelda" and "Mario Kart" have different painting styles.
Although it can be seen that they are all cartoon renderings, they are indeed different.
In addition, Uncle Lin has been breaking the news that "Dark Souls" is to compensate PC players and is a spiritual sequel to The Legend of Zelda, which has given players preconceived ideas.
It's normal for players to have certain associations.
Most players really agree with this.
Under that emotional post, many players agreed...
"Indeed, two consecutive works in two months have been so excellent. I don't even dare to think about how the finale "Dark Souls" will be. I'm really looking forward to it."
"The most important thing is that this game is finally no longer exclusive... PC players can also experience the game that Linmu Studio is proud of on the console. Although I understand the special nature of the console and exclusivity is necessary, I am really greedy.
It’s been a long time.”
"It should be coming soon. According to Linmu Studio's habit, now that it has started, it will definitely not let go of players' wallets in the first half of the year!"
"ARMS" is really interesting. I played with my wife all afternoon and vented my feelings. My relationship improved a lot. My wife usually doesn't play games at all, but after playing Linmu Studio's games, she asked if there were any more games.
Similar games... So I tried "Mario Kart" for her again. Guess what? I lost my switch... Linmu Studio never disappoints, "Dark Souls" will be released soon
If it’s fun, I’d also recommend it to my wife!”
"No, the name of the game upstairs, "Dark Soul", doesn't sound like a family fun, does it? The words "darkness" and "soul" sound like the story is a bit dark..."
"The word "ARMS" still means weapon. It means weapon... It's not reliable to judge from the name, right?"
“There’s no need to discuss it. We’ll know after Linmu Studio announces it and played it, or... @林Uncle, come out and speak!”
"..."
The last player was just trying it out, Aite's Uncle Lin.
But he didn't expect it.
This Uncle Lin is looking at the screen.
So very quickly.
Uncle Lin ran out and posted a new post.
"I can only say that the possibility of family fun is really unlikely. After all, the game is also launched on PC... As I said before, I am more inclined to Lin Yao who wants to tell a more adult hero than "The Legend of Zelda"
story……
Yes, the story of Link recalling the past, liberating the four mythical beasts, meeting old friends from the past, and then defeating the devil together is a very good one. Every time after the story of the mythical beasts, I see Link's former friends driving the mythical beasts to the high ground.
place, and then when I aimed at the royal city, I wanted to draw my sword immediately and kill the devil to save the princess (although this thought lasted for a short time and would disappear soon, after all, saving the princess is not as fun as fishing).
But this world is not only about the story of kings. In fact, players who have played Zelda know that this game is really like a fairy tale.
Linmu Studio and Lin Yao definitely don’t want to stop here. They have been making traditional masterpieces before, and they definitely want to tell a more epic adventure story... And "Dark Soul" is that game. Its style
It may be different from "The Legend of Zelda", but believe me! "Dark Soul" will definitely allow players who have not experienced "The Legend of Zelda" on the PC to experience the same experience as "The Legend of Zelda"
Fun and touching, the same joy and satisfaction!
Believe in Linmu Studio!
In addition, the outsourcing work actually ended two weeks ago. There is not much outsourcing work this time. I heard that Lin Yao drew a lot of materials herself, so...you know, look forward to it!"
Uncle Lin.
Or as soon as Wang Ang’s post came out.
The number of replies started to soar...
Players commented on the rainbow fart below the post, Uncle Lin is awesome, Uncle Lin is right...
Because what he said... really makes sense!
The thinking is clear and well-founded.
So very quickly.
This post has become the most authoritative explanation in the minds of players...
"Dark Soul" is a more adult epic adventure, while "The Legend of Zelda", another realistic style, is deeply rooted in people's hearts...
at the same time.
Wang Ang sat at his workstation, looked at the rainbow fart below the post, and smiled with great satisfaction.
Then, he looked around and carefully took out the switch from his bag.
During this period, he bought both games released by Linmu Studio.
Very satisfied.
It’s really fun!
These foreshadowing works are all like this!
I'm really looking forward to "Dark Souls".
Wang Ang thought as he quickly pressed three keys to unlock the switch console.
…
at the same time.
Linmu Studio.
"Can you please stop talking about Zelda..."
Lin Yao sat on the chair, lowered her head in frustration, her white forehead resting on the table, her voice was weak...
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The forum page was displayed on the screen in front of her...
She also saw the post.
"But I have to say, the situation is getting interesting now, isn't it? Who is this Uncle Lin? I want to get to know him..."
Zhong Xiu stood behind Lin Yao, also looking at the screen, somewhat unable to help but laugh.
During this time, he was busy with the mobile version of the ‘Kaihei’ software, and paid less attention to gaming news.
And after he learned about this god-man ‘Uncle Lin’, he had the same idea as Chen Qiuwen. He was also very interested in the identity of this uncle Lin and wanted to get to know him...
"The devil knows!"
Lin Yao raised her head, breathed a sigh of relief, managed to cheer up, and replied angrily.
Then, she looked at the post, thought about it, and logged in to her personal account.
She organized her words, then gritted her teeth and simply posted.
[I am also an uncle! I got top-secret news! Linmu Studio’s new game this time is very difficult! As for how difficult it is... let’s put it this way, the map is full of people from the Legend of Zelda! 】
Click to send!
And probably the word "uncle party" is very attractive.
soon.
The first reply appeared.
"You are so good at joking."
Lin Yao: "..."
First reply.
Just teasing...
In "The Legend of Zelda", there is a creature, a centaur and a half-horse. It is very powerful in melee and long-range combat. It also has high attack power and thick blood. It is very difficult to deal with. Most Zelda players will almost avoid it whenever they encounter a centaur.
Walk.
Lin Yao said that the map of Dark Souls is full of people and horses, which can be said to be very appropriate.
But it's obvious that players don't believe it...
"..."
Zhong Xiu stood behind Lin Yao, and of course he also saw the process of Lin Yao posting and the players' replies.
He couldn't hold himself any longer...
The boss of Lin Mu Studio pretended to be his uncle, and then he was told that he was joking...hahahaha.
"Why are you laughing? Have you done your job?"
Lin Yao noticed it, turned her head abruptly, and glared at Zhong Xiu angrily.
"Yes, yes, yes."
Zhong Xiu suppressed his laughter, fearing that he would really be reckoned with, so he turned around and ran away.
I don't even care about what I want to report.
Lin Yao saw Zhong Xiu running away, took a deep breath, turned back and looked at the screen.
Then look at it.
She smiled herself...
Tell the truth.
The current situation has gone beyond her imagination...
Her original idea was that "Dark Soul" was a new IP that would not be amazing at first sight, and its influence would probably be average. In the end, it would have to rely on the quality of the game itself to attract players.
After entering the game, players may curse because of the difficulty, causing some disturbances, but in the end, players will experience the fun of a soul-based game while cursing...
finally.
The game was a success.
but now.
"Dark Souls" has not been announced yet, not even a promotional video has been released... players have begun to make up their minds. Because of Uncle Lin, it is directly tied to "The Legend of Zelda".
The game hasn't been released yet, so players' expectations are extremely high...
And players also preset how to play the game.
At once……
Lin Yao couldn't even imagine the expressions on the players' faces when they saw the big ass with a broken sword, and then felt the omnipresent malice of the game.
All my expectations were messed up...
But on the other hand, Lin Yao also had to admit that this had brought huge popularity to the game... And regardless of the game, whether the soul-based game could be accepted by players in this world in the end, it is estimated that this incident will bring great benefits to Lin Mu.
The studio brings huge traffic.
After the game is released, related topics may directly sweep the entire gaming circle...
If Lin Yao really cooperates with this 'Uncle Lin'.
certainly.
In the end, this 'Uncle Lin' might also be beaten to death...
And, as Zhong Xiu said, the current situation is indeed getting more and more interesting anyway...
"never mind……"
Lin Yao smiled and shook her head slightly, and finally decided to forget it.
Now that things have evolved to this situation.
You might as well let yourself go completely for once...
Since the player thinks she really loves to joke, then Lin Yao will stop joking...
…
May 20th.
The sales volume of "ARMS" has also officially exceeded two million units.
Now.
Switch console and all first-party masterpieces of Linmu Studio have sold more than 2 million units.
This result really makes people take a breath of cold air...
As for the installed base of Switch, due to the continuous launch of new games, it has climbed from more than 4 million in the first month to 9.5 million! It will soon exceed 10 million.
Five months.
Breaking through 10 million soon!
This achievement has shocked all the current three major console manufacturers.
Then I couldn't help but sigh, fortunately, Linmu Studio does not make traditional consoles... Fortunately, their games are very different from traditional masterpieces.
But while breathing a sigh of relief, they had to admit, even Peria had to admit, that Linmu Studio's switch has completely established itself, and Linmu Studio has now completely entered the console circle and become one of the four major console manufacturers.
Linmu Studio has successfully entered the console circle, and its impact on the market is actually quite large.
The most direct impact is of course sales.
Linmu Studio's consoles are cheaper, and Linmu Studio releases first-party masterpieces quickly, which has led to many players changing their focus when choosing a console.
But after spending two thousand yuan, it becomes a bit difficult for players to get two traditional consoles like before.
After all, players’ money doesn’t come from strong winds.
Now there are three traditional host manufacturers.
Players have many choices.
Among them, there is also a disruptor, Reflecta, which makes the market fight more serious.
Another console war that Lin Yao originally envisioned is already starting to take off.
During this period, the three major traditional console manufacturers are all competing for third-party games, sparing no effort, and paying higher and higher exclusive fees...
It even feels like price gouging.
Many traditional console players have already felt the stormy atmosphere.
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In Linmu Studio, switch players are much more calm, and they can’t feel the slightest bit of wind and rain at all...
Linmu Studio's first-party masterpieces are steadily released one after another... When you get tired of playing the masterpieces, there are independent games carefully selected by Linmu Studio as a refreshment.
Had a very comfortable stay.
Current switch players are looking forward to when Linmu Studio will announce "Dark Soul".
Even many overseas players have heard that "Dark Souls" is the spiritual sequel to "The Legend of Zelda".
no way.
Linmu Studio is now a console manufacturer. If overseas players want to get first-hand information, they will of course choose to come to domestic forums.
And as they wandered around, they were led astray.
Now overseas players also want to play "Dark Soul", the spiritual sequel to "The Legend of Zelda"...
And Lin Yao didn't care anymore.
Since she decided to let go once, she didn't bother to explain. Anyway, the official didn't say anything. It's none of her business what the players thought!
but.
Ignore the rumors.
But there is one thing that Lin Yao cares about...
That means the system task has not been completed yet.
Last year, after she received the "Completion Mechanism" reward, she also got a new small goal, which is - [Successfully sold a console, with sales exceeding five million].
But now the console sales are almost over 10 million, and the task has not been completed yet. Lin Yao estimates that the situation is the same as before. The 5 million should only refer to the domestic sales...
She was a little concerned, but not overly concerned.
I just keep this thing in mind.
With the release of "ARMS", her focus has shifted entirely to the production of "Dark Souls".
The current production progress is 95% completed.
Lin Yao has already prepared to release a promotional video to warm up, and is considering whether to start a trial...
And the other side.
The other three major console manufacturers are also very concerned about the dual-end login of "Dark Souls". This kind of first-party masterpiece is not exclusive to the console, which is indeed beyond their expectations.
"Will this affect us?"
At Peria headquarters, Deputy Mikio Kawa frowned and looked at the new head of the marketing department.
He felt a lot haggard because their Peria handheld brand, Linmu Studio, was half buried...
There was nothing he could do to change it.
It’s not like he hasn’t thought about imitating Linmu Studio to make a handheld console like Switch, but the functions of handheld consoles like Linmu Studio are really too weak. Linmu Studio can make it because they are like taking medicine.
, can frequently launch first-party masterpieces.
But not Peria.
"It shouldn't have much impact. Linmu Studio's Vaporwave game platform is as important to them as the console, and they will never give up. So this time, dual-end login for their games is just a normal practice."
The new head of the marketing department was very cautious during this period because of the lessons learned from his predecessor. Of course, this will be the same. After he said the above, he hesitated for a moment and added: "Of course, it is undeniable that the game is a great success, and then again.
It is possible to attract some traditional console players, but I think this possibility is very small. Although their game this time adopts a realistic style, the function and expression of the switch should not be very good. Players choose it because of a game
The possibility of switch is not high.”
"……Um."
After hearing this, Mikio Kawa pondered for a moment and nodded slightly in agreement, but his mood was still a little heavy.
During this time.
The competition in the host market is really becoming more and more fierce.
The only thing he is lucky about now is probably that the console of Linmu Studio is not a traditional console. If they launched games on traditional consoles like this, he would really be unable to recruit teachers.
This can be considered a blessing among misfortunes.
…
Time passes day by day.
June 1st has arrived.
Children's Day.
Sales of the first-party masterpieces "Pokémon Legends: Arceus" and "ARMS" released by Linmu Studio during this period are still rising, but the popularity has stabilized.
Also on this day.
Just when many players are jokingly saying that they want to buy a switch as a Children's Day gift for themselves.
Linmu Studios has released the first solo trailer for "Dark Souls"!
No preparation at all.
It's coming.
soon.
on the forum.
Some players reposted the first promotional video of "Dark Souls".
The post also quickly gained popularity, with words such as ‘hot’ and ‘hot’ appearing one after another.
In the end, the forum management simply pinned the post to the top.
All players will know that the promotional video for "Dark Souls" has been released as soon as they enter the forum.
They couldn't wait to get in.
Wang Ang was one of them. He opened the playback window, took a deep breath, and clicked on the playback button with great anticipation.
The video progress bar starts to move...
…
The fog rolled.
A dark and desolate scene, with only tall tree trunks and gray rocks, and nothing else appeared on the screen.
The narration sounded.
The low and slightly trembling voice of an elderly woman was like a low voice, telling stories from the ancient times of this world.
"In ancient times..."
"The world is not yet divided and is shrouded in fog."
"Everywhere are gray rocks, towering trees, and immortal dragons."
The camera moves slowly.
Give it to the top.
A giant dragon occupies the entire screen. It looks ahead like a statue. Its huge body matches the dark environment and is full of oppression.
"But one day...the first fire was lit."
"All differences thus arise..."
The camera moved slowly, passing through the fog, and came to the roots of a huge ancient tree. Then the camera followed the tree hole at the base of the ancient tree and plunged into the ground.
In total darkness.
The orange-red sparks dispersed, bringing a glimmer of light...
"Cold and hot."
"Life and Death."
"Light and darkness."
The camera goes all the way down.
Mars appears more and more frequently.
Finally, we came to a dark cave.
not far away.
A raging fire burned, lighting up the cave, accompanied by a heat wave.
Several humanoid shadows stood up staggeringly on the ground in front of the raging fire, looking longingly at the fire.
"Then."
"Several species born from the darkness were attracted by the fire and found the king's soul around the fire."
"The original dead, Nite."
A monster made of human bones, as if it were a pile of corpses combined, slowly stretched out its skeletal arms.
Flames jumped in the skeleton's palm, reflecting the front of the monster.
"The Witch of Inzaris and the Daughter of Chaos."
A magician wearing a hood, but whose facial features revealed that he was female, raised his dirty hands and held them in front of his chest, like holding a flame in front of him.
The camera slowly zoomed out, and around her, there were many witches in the same costume, raising their hands to hold the flames.
"Gwen the Sun King and his knights."
A tall old man with a crown on his head and white hair and beard held the hilt of a sword upside down with both hands, and blazing fire was burning in front of her.
Behind him, the luster of the knight's armor was faintly visible.
"And, the dwarf that no one has ever seen."
Finally, a vaguely indistinct black figure knelt beside the fire, holding the flame in his hand, and slowly stood up.
Like a treasure.
"They gained the power of the king and challenged the ancient dragon."
"Gwen's thunder penetrated the scales like rocks."
"The witch's flames formed a storm."
"Nits freed the miasma of death."
"And the scaleless white dragon Hiss betrayed the ancient dragon, causing the ancient dragon to retreat."
Screen switching.
Gwen, the Witch, and Nite appeared one after another, releasing their magical powers, bringing changes to this otherwise unchanging world, and challenging the ancient dragon, the original ruler of the world.
And at the end of the picture,
An ancient dragon, all white in body, stood on a mountain made of dragon carcasses, looking up to the sky and roaring its filial piety.
Accompanied by roars of filial piety.
There was a flash of white light.
The intense and exciting music suddenly changed.
"The age of fire has begun."
The lens breaks through the clouds and fog, and the world is no longer gray. A huge city-state built on the mountain appears in the center of the picture, bathed in sunshine, announcing the arrival of a new era.
"But the fire will eventually go out, and then only darkness will remain."
"Now, the fire is going out."
"Light cannot shine on the world, and the night continues endlessly."
"And the cursed dark ring began to appear in the crowd..."
Unnamed cemetery.
A pair of white hands stretched out, as if trying to catch it, and gently held the sparks flying in the air.
The camera zooms out.
It was a woman with frosty white hair. She knelt on the ground, holding the scattered sparks, placed her hands on her chest, lowered her head, and prayed for the body lying on the ground.
And the knight's corpse in front of her, although the armor was still bright, his body was like dry firewood.
The woman reached out and brushed the knight's withered face.
Then.
A dark ring appeared in the center of the screen.
Flames rise from the edge of the dark ring.
"Dark Souls"
《DARKSOULS》
The name of the game slowly emerged on the ring of darkness.
The entire promotional video is only three minutes...
It will be over soon.
Wang Ang finished reading.
Then.
He couldn't suppress his excitement at all, and without doing anything, he directly posted a post, excitedly coded: "Children's Day! Lin Yao is interested!"