Creating a zombie in a mountain village terrifies players worldwide.

Chapter 38 Yu Feng's Request

On the other side, also at Pixel Interactive Entertainment, in the Paradox Group office.

Yu Feng, who had just finished a meeting, thought he had misread the news after seeing it published by the gaming media.

A horror game in early access sold over 20 copies on its first day?
real or fake?

With a skeptical attitude, he immediately went online to learn more, and then went to Weibo to read the developer O5's comments.

Only then did I believe that this horror game had actually sold very well.

But at this moment, he leaned back in his chair, his fingers unconsciously tapping on the table.

My heart felt like a jumble of emotions, a mixture of envy and frustration, and in the end, only a barely audible sigh remained.

Three months ago, he recognized the potential and prospects of this game and was very optimistic about the developer, O5.

My initial idea was to invite people to participate in the game project together.

But at that time, the initial setup work for his own game project was overwhelming him.

Art resources need to be mobilized, logical behavior needs to be reviewed, and the planning proposal needs to be polished repeatedly.

The entire paradox team was already short-staffed, and the budget was tightly controlled. As the person in charge, he wished he could split himself into eight pieces to use.

Every day, I wake up to meetings and problem-solving, and when I close my eyes, I see the moon at two or three in the morning and the heavy workload of the next day.

There's simply no time to poach talent, and we don't trust anyone else to do it.

Three months passed in the blink of an eye, and the other party's game was already a success. Now, digging for it would be much more costly than it was three months ago.

Thinking of this, Yu Feng took a deep breath.

As a game developer, he knew all too well what 200,000 sales on the first day meant.

To date, of the projects he has led, only one is relatively close, with sales of 17 units.

If this horror game belongs to their company, then with its explosive popularity and traffic, plus marketing and promotion, breaking a million in a month wouldn't be a problem.

But if it really achieves monthly sales of over a million, then this game will be more than just a game; it will become an extremely valuable IP!

This would be a flagship product for any company. Whether it's selling movie or animation rights, or making merchandise, it's a sure way to make a fortune!
Looking at his own team's adventure puzzle project, with its pitifully small budget and faltering progress, still in its early stages, Yu Feng couldn't help but sigh.

But for the sake of his future and career, he had to do something.

"Can't wait any longer."

"That horror game is really hot right now, it's like a hot commodity. We should contact them and invite them over as soon as possible. If we hesitate any longer, someone else will beat us to it."

"Even if we can't poach them, we should at least establish contact. Maybe we can cooperate in the future."

At this point, Yu Feng immediately called his assistant in and they began to take action.

Of course, poaching talent is the main thing, but there's another thing he wants to do.

That is project investment!

The videotape has a bright future, and the game isn't even finished yet. If you invest in the later chapters now, the returns in the future will obviously be substantial.

He didn't want to miss such a good opportunity.

Therefore, we need to have a serious talk with this developer.

At that moment, Lin Shu returned to her rented apartment.

After earning his first ten million yuan, he immediately went to the nearby industrial park.

With a clear goal in mind, the objective was to rent an office.

Since I've chosen the path of game development, I naturally want to make this career a success.

It is obvious that one person has the will but not the ability, so starting a company and hiring employees becomes necessary.

Soon, after comparing several options, he settled on a floor with a very good price-performance ratio. It was on the 3rd floor, with an area of ​​about 1000 square meters and a monthly rent of around 80,000 yuan.

When signing the contract, looking at the spacious yet empty floor, Lin Shu felt a real sense of starting a business for the first time.

Once the renovations are complete, this will be his game company.

Although we haven't chosen a name yet or registered a business license, we're not in a hurry; we'll take it slow.

Bringing his thoughts back to reality, looking at the small rented apartment that had been his home for four years of university and two years of work, he realized it was time to move.

So he took out his phone to check nearby housing information when the screen lit up.

Upon closer inspection, it turned out to be an unfamiliar number from Haicheng.

Lin Shu hung up without even thinking.

If someone is in Shenzhen and receives a call from an unknown number in Haicheng, it's highly likely to be a loan scam or some other fraudulent activity.

Since the 'Old Corpse in the Mountain Village' became popular, he has been receiving all sorts of phone calls every day for the past three months.

Especially in the first month, you can find everything.

Loans, document processing, home purchases, infertility treatments, etc. Beware of telecom fraud when you're out and about.

However, as soon as he put his phone down, the screen lit up again, with the same number, persistent and unwavering.

This is a bit strange. Usually, scam calls will move on to a new target after being hung up on once. It's rare to see someone so persistent.

Lin Shu hesitated for a moment, then answered the phone.

A calm male voice immediately came from the other end of the phone, carrying a professional politeness.

[Hello, are you Mr. O5, the developer of "The Weird Videotape"?]
[I am Yu, the project director at Pixel Interactive Entertainment. May I ask your name?]
Pixel Interactive Entertainment?

Lin Shu paused for a moment, holding her phone.

He was very familiar with that name; it was one of the three giants in the domestic game industry.

Not only is it a powerful game development company, but it also acts as an agent and publisher for domestic games, and it also has a large game platform called 'NexusPlay'.

The project director is calling personally now?
That must be related to cooperation.

So Lin Shu replied.

"My surname is Lin."

The person on the other end of the phone was Yu Feng. He smiled after hearing the answer.

"Mr. Lin, first of all, congratulations on the amazing success of your game. It sold over 200,000 copies on the first day, which is a very rare achievement for an indie game. Pixel Interactive Entertainment has always paid close attention to promising developers and works."

"Our company greatly appreciates your talent and potential. You have proven your abilities to the market with your own strength."

"Therefore, we sincerely invite you to join Pixel Interactive Entertainment as a game producer."

"We will provide you with top-notch resources, a professional team, and generous compensation, allowing you to focus more on creation and realize your game vision."

“Our company currently has a project that needs guidance from a talented individual, and I believe you are very suitable and will definitely be able to ensure the project is successfully completed.”

As expected, they were poaching talent, and they immediately offered a producer position, which is a high rank in a big company—it's practically a decision-maker. They have good foresight.

Lin Shu smiled slightly.

To be honest, this invitation would have been enough to excite him for days in the past.

If this were my past life, I wouldn't have refused such a call either. After all, it's only natural for a working person to go where the pay is high and the benefits are good.

It's a pity that times have changed.

The game earned him millions of dollars, and now he wants to be his own boss, start a company, and run his own business. How could he possibly work for someone else again?
So without thinking, I was about to refuse, but before I could even open my mouth, the other person spoke first.

[Mr. Lin, after you join our company, your benefits and compensation will be at the highest level stipulated by the state.]
[With your skills, if you join our company, we can offer a base salary of 50,000, plus commission and performance-based pay. If the projects you participate in are very successful, there will also be profit sharing. I hope you will seriously consider this; I am very sincere in my offer.]
Upon hearing this, Lin Shu simply smiled and politely declined.

"Director Yu, thank you very much for your company's recognition and invitation. Pixel Interactive Entertainment is indeed a top game company in the industry, and it is an honor to receive your recognition."

"However, I may have to disappoint Director Yu, as I have no plans to join another company for the time being."

There was a two-second silence on the other end of the phone, as if they were processing this somewhat unexpected result.

It's important to know that those who can join Pixel Interactive Entertainment are all highly educated individuals.

Despite its less-than-stellar online reputation, its capabilities are undeniable.

So many people would kill to get in, and now that I've taken the initiative to invite you, I've been rejected. It's really unexpected.

However, Yu Feng soon smiled again.

"I see... It's alright, Mr. Lin. I was being presumptuous this time, making such a request all of a sudden. I'm truly sorry."

"Since Mr. Lin is not considering joining us, I wonder if there will be opportunities to collaborate with Mr. Lin or your team on projects in the future? For example, in publishing, technical support, or any other form?"

Hearing this, Lin Shu nodded slightly.

Cooperation? That's a good suggestion.

Having more friends means having more options, and maintaining good relationships with big companies is never a bad thing.

Although he was preparing to start a company, his connections and distribution channels were still far behind those of a behemoth like Pixel Interactive Entertainment.

After all, this is an industry giant, and their publishing capabilities and technological expertise are far beyond what a small platform like Jinshuang Games can match.

Especially their own gaming platform – NexusPlay.

If the Jingshuang platform is equivalent to Phoenix Games in its previous life, then the Lingjing platform is equivalent to Epic in size.

With their user base, wouldn't it be even more profitable to put the game on their platform?

However, the Lingjing platform is expensive, making it a no-go for independent developers.

unless…

At this moment, Lin Shu thought of another cooperation model in the Blue Star game industry.

(End of this chapter)