My game, you have no right to award

Chapter 112 The Threshold Effect

Every aspect of the game has been polished with great care, and every detail in it shows the developer's love for the game.

In Niu Tieming's mind, his evaluation of this game has become an invincible hexagon!

Don't worry about whether this hexagon is big or small, it is very balanced anyway.

This is a game with almost no dead ends!

Hearing Niu Tieming's praise, Zhou Kuang's originally tense heart instantly fell to the ground.

He smiled brightly and responded, "That's great. Our team is also very confident in this game."

Niu Tieming nodded.

Indeed, if this game was developed under his own supervision, he would definitely be as confident as Zhou Kuang.

At this time, Feng Qi spoke.

"Mr. Niu, it's great that you like our game!" He complimented her first, then asked, "Did you find anything that impressed you during your time playing? Or is there anything you'd like us to improve?"

Niu Tieming listened to the question and thought about it before answering.

"It should be the mermaid boss, the one at the beginning."

He explained enthusiastically, "It was really hard at first, but every time I died I felt like I understood a little bit more, and then I would try again and get better and better."

"I feel like your difficulty isn't based on stacking numbers, but on the boss's various designs and mechanisms, which I think is great."

Feng Qi's eyes showed surprise. The fact that the other party could pull this off meant that their efforts were not in vain.

"So what are the downsides?"

Niu Tieming smiled and shook his head.

"I'm just here to check out the quality of the game. If you really want my professional opinion, I know nothing. Please don't let my opinion influence you. You are the experts."

Feng Qi agreed repeatedly and developed a favorable impression of Niu Tieming. He felt that since he could say such words, this person was extraordinary and was worthy of being the vice president of game business of Antarctic Interactive Entertainment.

"What about art?" Yang Ji came over and asked.

"Good! Good! Good!"

Niu Tieming gave a thumbs-up and said "good" three times, then joked, "I heard that you used to work at Antarctic Interactive Entertainment, just like Feng Qi, and were later recruited by your CEO Zhou?"

Before cooperating with Megvii Games, he had heard of Feng Qi's name. According to others, he was one of the most capable producers of the younger generation at Antarctic Interactive Entertainment.

However, he only heard the name Yang Ji from his subordinates after he became familiar with Zhou Kuang.

Hearing Niu Tieming's words, Zhou Kuang, Feng Qi and Yang Ji all looked embarrassed.

The three people had different reasons for their embarrassment.

Needless to say, Zhou Kuang felt that it was somewhat unkind of him to poach two key players from Antarctic Interactive Entertainment, especially since he now clearly had a cooperative relationship with Niu Tieming.

Feng Qi felt that Niu Tieming was being too outspoken. Wasn't it obvious that he had never heard of Yang Ji's name but knew Feng Qi? He was a little worried that Yang Ji's self-esteem would be damaged.

But he was obviously overthinking it, because Yang Ji was in an even more miserable state at this time.

It was he who introduced Feng Qi to Zhou Kuang. He tried his best to sell the project "Youming Shanhai" to him and finally persuaded him to join Megworld Games.

Only then did he become the producer of "The Netherworld Mountains and Seas".

Is Niu Tieming going to be held accountable for this matter?

So, he didn't know how to answer and just stood there in a daze.

Fortunately, Niu Tieming quickly realized that he shouldn't have mentioned this matter, so he just turned a blind eye and skipped over it.

Only then did Yang Ji breathe a sigh of relief.

At this time, Chen Xingyu, who had been standing by and seemed to have nothing to do with the matter, spoke up.

"How about music?"

Zhou Kuang looked at Chen Xingyu. He had a calm face and his expression hardly changed, but his folded arms revealed his defensive posture deep in his heart.

However, the expectation in his eyes was obviously inconsistent with his outward disguise, and he also longed for recognition from others.

"This is the music director of your Kuangshi game, right?"

Niu Tieming looked at Zhou Kuang and asked, and Zhou Kuang nodded.

Come to think of it, it seems that I have never introduced Chen Xingyu to the other party.

So, he walked over to Chen Xingyu and introduced him, "This is Chen Xingyu, the music director of our Kuangshi Games."

"He used to be the senior music director at Shencheng Elemental Force Company. He's very good at traditional Chinese music." Zhou Kuang said jokingly with a smile, "He was the one who composed all the music in your previous games."

"Great, great, nice to meet you."

Niu Tieming looked at him with a higher opinion. Although he had never heard of the name Chen Xingyu, he knew the company Shencheng Elemental Force.

This company mainly produces mobile games and has a good influence in the current market environment. Its products have good profit margins, and even Antarctic Interactive Entertainment has considered whether to acquire this company.

However, due to their declining performance, the plan was abandoned.

Chen Xingyu's face remained expressionless, but his Adam's apple moved slightly. Then he pretended to cough lightly and turned his face slightly.

I almost couldn't hold my breath.

He was obviously very satisfied with Zhou Kuang's introduction.

"Mr. Niu, are you still going to play?"

Zhou Kuang saw that Niu Tieming didn't seem to want to sit down, so he asked.

"No, no, I don't think I need to play the next two levels after this one." He glanced at several people before saying, "I know that with you guys responsible, the quality of this game will not be compromised. That's enough."

"I'll go back to the company later. I've disturbed you for so long."

"Why would it bother you?"

"it does not matter!"

Several people hurriedly explained, but Niu Tieming stretched out his hand to stop them.

"I have something to tell your Mr. Zhou later, you guys go back first."

"Ok."

"You guys talk."

Several other employees of Megvii Games walked out one after another.

Zhou Kuang looked at Niu Tieming, who nodded, signaling him not to worry.

After everyone went out and closed the door, the room became a closed space again.

Niu Tieming loosened his tie, fanned himself with his hands, trying to cool himself down, and then sat down on the sofa.

"Hahahaha!" He suddenly laughed unscrupulously, and then said to Zhou Kuang, who was full of surprise: "You did a really damn beautiful job!"

"This project is amazing! All I can say is..."

"You Zhou Kuang are awesome!"

“The game is really good…”

He turned his head and looked at the paused game interface on the big screen, revealing a hint of nostalgia.

After a while, he sighed and said to himself, "What a pity, this is not our game!"

Zhou Kuang sat on the sofa next to him, relaxed his body, leaned on the back of the sofa and said, "Oh? I thought you would regard "The Netherworld Mountains and Seas" as your Antarctic Interactive Entertainment?" Niu Tie understood him and shook his head.

"Five percent of the shares? Tsk!"

"Do you think 5% can be considered a game of Antarctic Interactive Entertainment?"

"Think beautifully!"

He took out a box of cigarettes that looked not cheap, then held the box with his fingers, shook it lightly, popped out a cigarette and put it in his mouth, then threw the box on the coffee table in front of him.

He took out his lighter and lit it for himself, took a deep drag, exhaled the smoke from the gap between his lips, and then said vaguely: "You are lucky, otherwise I can help you so much?"

He picked up the cigarette box, looked at Zhou Kuang, and waved it.

"Smoke?"

Zhou Kuang waved his hand. He had never had any interest in cigarettes and alcohol. Now that he didn't need anything from the other party, he naturally didn't intend to make an exception.

Niu Tieming threw down the cigarette box and took another puff of cigarette.

"You still won't let me put my logo in your game."

Zhou Kuang said bluntly: "Your reputation is not good. What will players think of our game if we let you in? We are lucky to have you invest in it."

Niu Tieming almost slammed the table when he saw Zhou Kuang speak so bluntly.

Even though we are now in the same trench and are very familiar with each other, you can't belittle Antarctic Interactive Entertainment like this!

But it doesn't seem derogatory?
After all, he was telling the truth.

It only took a second for Niu Tieming to convince himself.

He could only give a bitter smile and then said, "But I've helped you a lot, right? So, do me a favor too!"

"Was it difficult to put the logo into the game?"

Seeing that the other party was still insisting on this matter, Zhou Kuang could only say: "Didn't I help you before? I gave you "Vampire Survivor" for free."

When Niu Tieming heard this, his expression became a little stiff and he froze for a moment.

He knew that what Zhou Kuang said was right, and the mobile version of "Vampire Survivor" was stuffed into his arms by the other party.

If the other party doesn't do this, you have to give something else in exchange no matter what.

So far, this game alone has brought Antarctic Interactive Entertainment no less revenue than a popular mobile game.

This surprised many senior executives within Antarctic Interactive Entertainment.

Thinking of the headquarters' praise for him, Niu Tieming felt a little unsure when speaking.

"Yes, I thank you very much for that."

"But this is one thing."

Seeing that Zhou Kuang remained unmoved after hearing this, Niu Tieming had no choice but to make one last attempt.

“You really can’t let me add the logo?”

"It really doesn't work."

Zhou Kuang rejected it coldly.

"Then at least let 'Netherworld Mountains and Seas' be available on our platform."

Niu Tieming suddenly said.

"Ok?"

Zhou Kuang almost didn't react.

"What platform?"

"We also have a gaming platform on the computer side, just like Steam."

After hearing what Niu Tieming said, Zhou Kuang thought about it for a long time before he remembered.

Antarctic Interactive Entertainment does seem to have a game sales platform on the computer side, called BeGamer.

Basically, it is no different from steam. You also need to register an account to purchase games, download and play them.

Antarctic Interactive Entertainment also charges channel fees and then gives the remaining money to the game developer.

However, the difference between this and steam is that many domestic players who use the BeGamer platform use this platform as a launcher for other online games under Antarctic Interactive Entertainment.

Few single-player game players choose to go to the BeGamer platform to purchase and play games.

Compared to Steam, this platform is too bloated, with countless domestic-only features, and it doesn't feel refreshing at all.

So when Niu Tieming made this suggestion, Zhou Kuang didn't remember for a moment that they had such a platform that could be used to distribute and sell stand-alone games.

"Why are you talking about this suddenly?"

"Since you don't agree to use our logo, then at least let your game be on our platform," Niu Tieming said innocently. "Our profit-sharing strategy is the same as Steam's. You won't get a penny less, and we'll even promote you."

"Do you want to be featured on the homepage? As long as you agree to put "Youming Shanhai" on the BeGamer platform, I will apply for you to be featured on the homepage for a week when the game is launched."

"As long as players log in to our platform, they can see the cover image of your game! How's that? Great, right?"

Looking at the smile on Niu Tieming's lips, Zhou Kuang suddenly realized that this might be the other party's original intention.

Niu Tieming knew from the beginning that he would never agree to add the Antarctic Interactive Entertainment logo to "The Netherworld", so he had already looked elsewhere.

Lu Xun once said: "The Chinese are naturally inclined to compromise and seek a middle ground. For example, if you say, 'This room is too dark, and you want a skylight,' people will certainly object. But if you suggest removing the roof, they will compromise and agree to the skylight."

So what Niu Tieming wanted from the beginning was to bring "Youming Shanhai" to the BeGamer platform, so he kept telling Zhou Kuang that he wanted to add the Antarctic Interactive Entertainment logo to the game.

So cunning.

Zhou Kuang shook his head and looked at the other party.

Niu Tieming knew that the other party had seen through his strategy, but he didn't care. He just smiled and asked, "How is it?"

"Okay, let's go ahead."

Zhou Kuang nodded to indicate that he agreed.

It is indeed as Niu Tieming said, this is of no harm to him at all, not only because Antarctic Interactive Entertainment's game platform and Steam have the same profit-sharing terms, but also because Antarctic Interactive Entertainment can provide him with publicity.

It is also because he can reach many users that he cannot reach at all.

For example, those players who don’t play single-player games at all and don’t care about what happens in the single-player game circle.

They may like to play online games on a regular basis. It’s not that they have no interest in single-player games at all, but they have never learned about them.

If Antarctic Interactive Entertainment can give them a reason to try it through publicity, many people will also be willing to pay.

They could even release a special version, such as one that allows players to play for free for two hours, and then let players choose whether to pay.

Or you can play casually until you reach a certain point in the level, but once the player arrives here, they will be prompted to pay, otherwise they will not be able to continue playing.

This sales method may be easier to accept for domestic players who have never played single-player games than asking them to pay at the beginning.

When Zhou Kuang thought about this, he felt that not only did he not suffer any loss, but this matter was even beneficial to him.

Of course, this matter is naturally more beneficial to Niu Tieming and Antarctic Interactive Entertainment.

What could be better than bringing the country's first 3A stand-alone game to your own game platform to attract more players to your own platform?

(End of this chapter)