Linmu Studio suddenly announced its game lineup for release in the second half of the year.
It really catches players off guard!
Although, this kind of abrupt announcement lacks a sense of ceremony, and it lacks the huge sense of satisfaction of looking forward to it and seeing things develop as expected.
But this is probably called...a surprise.
At first, when all the players saw the first half of the promotional video, they didn’t quite understand the significance of Linmu Studio’s making a mixed version of the game released in the first half of the year.
But in fact, players don't understand... Lin Yao's purpose of specifically adding the game lineup for the first half of the year to the promotional video has been achieved.
Because whether the player smiles knowingly, is confused, or thinks about its meaning.
That will make players feel a huge sense of surprise when they see the second half of the video...
Moreover, Linmu Studio’s game lineup in the first half of the year is really dazzling! Comparing this video, it is almost impossible for players not to automatically equate the game lineup in the second half of the year with the game lineup in the first half of the year.
The game lineup in the first half of the year is so bright, and the game lineup in the second half of the year appears in the same video, so there is no difference, right?
Surprise, contrast, coupled with the quality of the video itself and the numerous game screens that appear, further increase the player's sense of surprise.
Add these together, players will celebrate the New Year right there after watching the promotional video, which is really no joke.
This is Lin Yao's little thought.
She has seen all kinds of game promotional videos in her previous life. She is a gamer herself and knows exactly what players want to see.
What she shows the players is exactly what the players want to see.
on the forum.
The promotional video was released not long ago.
Platform-related discussions disappeared.
After watching the promotional video under Uncle Lin's post, the players turned around and opened a thread to discuss Linmu Studio's game in the second half of the year.
what type.
Which are console games and which are pc games.
When will it be released?
have become hot topics.
All of a sudden.
Linmu Studio, which was originally described as a bastard by players, suddenly became the No. 1 gaming company...
"Awesome! When I saw the first half of the video, I got goosebumps when I thought about my happy gaming life in the first half of the year. I didn't expect that the second half would be even more important! No kidding, I actually jumped with excitement!"
"Who wouldn't jump up? There are so many new games! Linmu Studio has been so immobile...it turns out that it has been holding back its big move! Can anyone make a prediction? Or analyze what types of games there are! I can't wait.
Got it!"
"The first thing that appeared was the Mario game. Lin Yao seems to have a special liking for this IP. Although he doesn't quite understand Lin Yao's thoughts, the Mario theme is really cute, and this time Mario seems to be a cooperative game.
Probably the host side.
In the second game, the Tower of London appears, and judging from the costumes and environment, it should be from the Victorian period that Linmu Studio loves, but this time it seems to be a detective story. This is guessed based on the name of the game, but when it is logged on to PC or console, it is
I no longer know.
The third game! Focus! Very heavyweight! Wu Zhou period! The only female emperor in the country! I don’t know for what purpose Lin Yao chose to do this theme, and I don’t know what type it is specifically! After all, it was disclosed
The information is limited, but I’m so excited! Linmu Studio is finally working on domestic themes again!
The fourth game is hard to evaluate and the gameplay is hard to guess. I just think it’s quite cute. It should be a Switch game.
In the fifth, sixth, and seventh games, basically nothing can be seen. After all, it is an Indian, a helicopter, and a cartoon character holding a ring. Too little is revealed.
But you can probably tell something from the game names. These three games should correspond to "Civilization", "Call of Duty", and "Ring Fit Adventure", but it is difficult to guess what game it is just by looking at the name.
Looking forward to more news from Linmu Studio.
However, no matter what, seven games!!! It’s really sincere! There should be no shortage of games in the second half of the year! As for Linmu Studio’s first-party games, as long as they are the type you like, you can just buy them
!You can’t go wrong!”
"Don't worry about the game running out, players should still worry about their wallets..."
"Looking forward to it! If Linmu Studio keeps releasing games at this speed, what game player is it? Just kill it instantly!"
"Gibber Company and Dreamland's platform is called Game Player. The word "dedicated to players" also appears at the end of Linmu Studio's promotional video. It feels like the smell of gunpowder is a bit strong..."
"If nothing else, as long as the games in the second half of the year don't disappoint me, then I will always support the vaporwave game platform (cover my chest)."
"Hey, this is called professionalism. Giving away games is nothing! This is the best gift..."
"Where's Uncle Lin? Come out and speak! I'll give you another chance to reveal these games."
"Don't! Uncle Lin from gtm! I haven't even settled the matter with him about Black Soul last time! I believe in myself!"
"..."
that day.
The promotional video of Linmu Studio has caused a storm of discussion in China.
As for the largest overseas markets, Europe and the United States, because Linmu Studio’s priority is domestic, the time for releasing promotional videos there is midnight.
Many players did not see the promotional video for the first time.
But the next day came quickly...
Gibber Company.
Frank came to the company early in the morning, took the game player data report from the secretary during this period, then sat down and looked through it with a frown.
He really values game players. This is due to businessman's intuition. In his opinion, online game sales are inevitable and this is the best opportunity.
Of course, there are also reasons why game players are now boosting stock prices.
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! Anyway, no matter what aspect he considers, he does not want the game player to fail.
Although analysts are very optimistic about the development of game player, Frank knows the real situation.
Although he made a high-profile announcement that the number of registered people is about to exceed 100 million, this number is really a bit high...
He discovered this right after the summer sales.
The level of activity among users who signed up for free games is ridiculously low. Although there are more than 80 million registered users, the number is now approaching 90 million.
But the monthly active users of game player are less than 10 million...
You know, the monthly active users of the vaporwave gaming platform are almost over 60 million!
The gap is so big.
On the one hand, there are a lot of phenomenal online games on the vaporwave game platform, and on the other hand, the game player has just been released.
But no matter how many reasons there are, the monthly active users of game player are still too low...
This gave Frank a great headache, and although the initiative of giving away games received praise, the number of registered people soared and continued to soar! But it also brought some unexpected troubles, that is, the dissatisfaction of players who had purchased the game...
During this period, many players made violent comments, saying that they would never buy games from Gibbs and Fantasy Kingdom again. They would be given away for free anyway, so why waste money...
all of these.
It all gave Frank a headache.
But now when he looked at the data, he had an even bigger headache.
The number of registered users is still rising, but active users have dropped again...
Many players just register an account, prepare to receive free games, and then forget about it...
Not to mention consumption, there are very few players logged in.
Frank put down the data report and gently rubbed his brow, trying to come up with a solution.
But after much thought, it seemed that he could only continue to give away games and continue to offer discounts... he could only increase the number of registered people first, and then slowly think of a way.
Other than that, there really is no good solution...
The two ideas of giving away games and discounts were swirling in Frank's mind.
And just then.
boom……
Frank's thoughts were interrupted when the office door was suddenly pushed violently open.
"Boss!" the secretary walked in quickly, looking a little anxious.
Frank raised his head and asked with some dissatisfaction: "What's the matter?"
"I think you need to see this."
The secretary held the laptop in his hand and placed it in front of Frank.
Frank looked down at the screen with a frown.
On the screen, a promotional video released by Linmu Studio was playing.
Frank's expression, from casual at the beginning, slowly turned to astonishment.
And the video has finished playing.
Before Frank could ask his secretary about the details of the video, his cell phone rang.
As soon as Frank answered the phone.
Hawkins' furious voice came out immediately.
"Damn!! Is this what you said about their focus on consoles? Seven new games, all released this year! Players have forgotten about game players! They are all discussing their new games! Damn it!!!"
"..."
Frank heard the roar coming from the other end of the phone and subconsciously took the phone away from his ear.
At the same time, because his comrades were so angry, he managed to calm down.
He waved his hand and asked the secretary to go out, then said: "Calm down, there are many games here that don't look like PC games."
But Hawkins did not calm down because of Frank's words, but became even more excited...
“Fuck you calm down!!!”
"Frank, tell me! Did you not consider the identity of Linmu Studio as a game developer at all in the beginning? Damn it! They are not only the operator of the game platform, but now they are also the most famous developer! They launch games, than
Any third-party game landing platform is eye-catching!
Because of their good reputation, their games are easier to attract players than any other means! That promotional video is proof! Do you think any player cares about what platform?"
"Then we are not?"
Frank calmed down completely and asked directly.
One sentence.
Hawkins calmed down instantly and his angry words stopped.
"We are also developers, and our large-scale centralized announcement of new games will have the same effect. It's too embarrassing to yell about it."
Frank continued calmly: "Are we less famous in Europe and the United States than each other? Not necessarily. If we two announce the games released this year together now, it will have the same effect. Linmu Studio just has the first-mover advantage.
That's all.
And pay attention to what I just said. You can tell by looking at the pictures that many of their games are not PC games. There are at most three to four games. If there are more, console players will start to make trouble. After all, many players buy Linmu Studio’s consoles.
It just values the identity of Linmu Studio as a game developer. If they all make PC games, then who are the console players? I don’t believe that Linmu Studio doesn’t take this into account! And with three or four new games, what’s the difference between the two of us combined?
None?"
"..."
When Hawkins heard Frank's words, his unhappy mood eased a lot again. He calmed down a little and said, "Even if what you say makes sense, it is an indisputable fact that the other party has the upper hand now."
"Then return the favor!"
Frank said categorically: "We have also disclosed the game lineup for the second half of the year. Anyway, the games scheduled to be released on Black Friday are almost ready to be warmed up. Players cannot only have a soft spot for Linmu Studio, everyone has a first-party
For games, their advantage will no longer exist, and game player will also be the player’s choice!”
"Okay... okay, I'll go over and talk to you."
Hawkins, who had been whining just now, was silent for a moment and completely calmed down.
He dropped a word and hung up the phone directly.
Frank didn't speak until the other party hung up the phone and breathed a sigh of relief.
He put down his cell phone, then looked at the notebook on the table. After a moment of silence, he replayed the promotional video of Linmu Studio.
Although he convinced his comrade Hawkins that he did feel that way, he had to admit that when he first saw the promotional video, he had the same reaction as Hawkins, that is, he was panicked.
Linmu Studio is really good at training players...
This is clearly demonstrated in the promotional video.
He actually used the momentum of his game lineup in the first half of the year in the video...
This trick really opened Frank's eyes.
What he just said to Hawkins was indeed his idea, but one thing he didn't say was that when everyone has first-party games, it will eventually become a competition for game quality...whose game can
Whoever attracts more players will be able to retain more players for the platform.
And in this regard...Linmu Studio is really a bit evil.
Although Frank had acted calm just now, he was actually still a little worried.
After all... the promotional video reminded him that Linmu Studio's games in the first half of the year were really successful!
"Gibber Company and Fantasy Kingdom, the game types we are good at are the most popular among European and American players, and their games seem to be irrelevant to Laosan, so it shouldn't be..."
But soon.
Frank shook his head, relaxed his frown, breathed a sigh of relief, shook his head slightly, and let go of his worries.
right.
That's right.
No matter what, you won't lose...
Um?
Frank was suddenly stunned. He suddenly saw the "Call of Duty" screen that he had just ignored because he was answering the phone.
Although the images of Call of Duty do not account for many in the promotional video, there are only images of cruise ships and helicopters.
But this immediately attracted Frank's attention.
Frank slowly asked?
fps!?
…
at the same time.
the other side.
Linmu Studio.
Lin Yao had no way of knowing how the person at the helm of Game Player, the largest competitor of the vaporwave gaming platform, was feeling.
But player feedback.
She knew it very well.
After all, she has been peeping since the promotional video was released.
And when we saw that players had completely forgotten about the platform war between Game Player and Vaporwave due to the announcement of the new game lineup, Linmu Studio's reputation also changed from being a bastard to Linmu Studio's No. 1...
Lin Yao was really dumbfounded...
Sand sculpture player!
It becomes so fast!
So satisfying!
but.
This thought only lasted for a while...and was dispelled by Lin Yao.
Although Lin Yao's careful consideration in the promotional video had an effect, the players' attitudes changed very quickly and looked silly.
But this is because of the good reputation of Linmu Studio.
Players look stupid, but they are actually the smartest group of people. No matter how beautiful the promotional video looks, as long as Lin Yao fools them.
Lin Yao believed that they would vote with their feet and kick Lin Mu Studio off the altar...
And the simple trust in Lin Mu Studio will be gone.
They are very satisfied.
But they are also very unsatisfied.
"I hope I won't disappoint you."
Lin Yao smiled, closed the forum page, then raised her hands and stretched hard.
at this time.
"Lin Yao."
Mu Wanqing's voice suddenly came, with a hint of excitement.
"Huh?" Lin Yao turned around and made a confused voice.
"Twenty million!"
"...What 20 million?"
"The installed base of Switch has exceeded 20 million!! It has officially become the fastest-selling console in China, Europe and the United States! One of the best!!"
Mu Wanqing came to Lin Yao, her face full of happiness.
Lin Yao was stunned when she heard Mu Wanqing's words, and then her eyes lit up.
And just then.
Ding.
A crisp sound.
Then……
[Congratulations! Successfully launched a console, with sales exceeding five million—mission accomplished!]
[Congratulations! Won the award - Detailed documents for oculus quest2 product requirements analysis, outline design, detailed design, debugging, testing, production conversion and other stages. 】
[Congratulations on getting the new ‘small goal’]
[Successfully sold a console, with global sales exceeding 20 million units]
…
[Congratulations! Successfully launched a console, global sales exceeded 20 million units - mission accomplished!]
[Congratulations! Obtained a reward - detailed documents for each stage of htc vive osvr, and... a feasibility analysis report for next-generation VR equipment. 】
[Congratulations on getting the new ‘small goal’]
[Successfully sold a console, with global sales exceeding 70 million units]
…
"Are you putting this mission aside again!?"
Lin Yao was already prepared. After all, the task of selling more than 5 million game consoles has not yet been completed, and he also had a criminal record before.
But just like completing tasks, one task was completed, and then another task came out, and the online game-style picture was completed again, which still made Lin Yao couldn't help but complain.
And after complaining.
All that's left is the confusion...
"What's wrong?"
Mu Wanqing felt a little strange when she heard Lin Yao talking to herself.
"fine……"
Lin Yao replied, putting the two extra USB flash drives in her hand on the table, which were in the shape of a mystery but the capacity was always a mystery. She felt a little distressed.
The reward this time was actually quite beyond her expectation...
oculus quest2.
htc vive osvr.
Most players may not know much about these two products. Many players may only know HTC and Vive, a former giant in the smartphone industry and a well-known gaming company.
actually.
These two products are VR equipment...that is, VR glasses.
Among them, htc vive osvr is an external head-mounted VR device cooperated by htc and v company. It was the leading brand of VR devices in Lin Yao's previous life! And oculus quest is the second one. Its VR device is the most cost-effective and is known as
Most worth buying.
In Lin Yao's previous life in the VR circle, almost everyone had heard of the names of these two devices.
Lin Yao has also heard of it and tried it out.
But this thing...
For the current Linmu Studio, I’m really not sure whether it will be useful.
Because this is...a bet on the future.
Many players who have come into contact with VR equipment in Lin Yao's previous life have a consensus, that is, although the first year of VR has passed, in fact, most VR equipment, in terms of overall experience, is still at the level of the first year...
The technology is not mature at all.
Ordinary players will never even consider buying it!
Lin Yao was not sure whether such a product would be successful... Putting a lot of effort into research and development might be a thankless task.
But the latter reward made her a little suspicious.
Feasibility analysis report on next-generation VR equipment.
The next generation is a borrowed word, meaning the next generation.
Feasibility analysis report of next-generation VR equipment...
It seems to have pointed the way again.
It's pretty cool.
Lin Yao didn't understand the purpose of the system's reward.
And what's different from the past is that the new small goals have nothing to do with rewards, but are related to the game console. I don't know if the system wants her to do VR or not.
"Lin Yao, what's wrong with you?"
Mu Wanqing became even more confused when she saw Lin Yao suddenly turned around and frowned at the USB flash drive on the desktop after hearing the good news.
"Miss Mu, what do you think of VR?"
Lin Yao heard the sound, turned around, and suddenly asked.
"vr?"
Mu Wanqing was stunned for a moment, and then asked: "Do you mean the kind of thing that is worn on the head? Virtual reality technology?"
"Um."
"I don't really understand..."
Mu Wanqing shook her head slightly, and then hesitated for a moment: "But I have read relevant news, and it seems that this thing will become a consumer product in the future."
"Um……"
Lin Yao nodded after hearing this, and then suddenly remembered that she did not fully understand the development of VR equipment in this world...
She looked at the reward again, shook her head slightly, and temporarily put down related thoughts.
never mind.
You definitely can't do anything about VR at this time, biting off more than you can chew. Now that game consoles are on the rise, and there are competitors in the PC department eyeing it, it's not a good time.
Wait until she has a systematic understanding of the situation of VR equipment in this world...or talk to someone in the host hardware department.
But now is not the time.
After all, with the weak performance of the switch, there is no way it can be equipped with any VR like the PS...
Leave it alone for now.
Lin Yao confirmed her idea, put away the USB flash drive on the table, retracted her redundant thoughts, turned around and said with a smile: "20 million, a good thing! Didn't everyone worry about the release time of the game last time? Since the switch is so strong, let's
Let’s meet the players first about the switch exclusive game!
Next, we will allow players to have a new game to play at least every two months!"
"Then how should we arrange it specifically?"
Mu Wanqing blinked.
"Call the person in charge of the operations department over here, and the person in charge of each project team by the way, and let's discuss it."
Lin Yao thought for a while and said.
"good."
Mu Wanqing nodded immediately, turned around and left to prepare.
"etc."
But Lin Yao suddenly called out to Mu Wanqing.
The girl with black stockings and glasses stopped, then turned back to look at Lin Yao doubtfully.
"Celebrate."
Lin Yao suddenly stood up from the chair, took a step forward, hugged Mu Wanqing, jumped slightly, and said with a smile: "Twenty million!!!"
Mu Wanqing was stunned for a moment, then she put her arms around the girl's waist and showed a gentle smile.