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With only ten days left until the TGA awards enter the judging phase in September, the competition is about to begin.

What game developers can do during these ten days is to increase game sales, ratings, and other metrics by increasing promotional efforts and releasing pre-updated game content.

This is to give their game one last chance to win before the judging process begins.

It's worth mentioning that the TGA awards include multiple categories such as Best Fighting Game, Best Esports Game, and Game of the Year. Even professional esports players can compete for the Best Player award.

Starcard's Terraria was nominated for Best Action/Adventure Game, competing against already-nominated titles like Quiet Hill and Prince of Persia.

In addition, games such as South Korea's "Sword Star" and Sweden's "Desperate Soldier" are also very likely to be nominated for awards, but they may not necessarily be qualified to compete with Star Card for awards.

Although both games received award nominations, some games' ceiling is merely a nomination, while others have the potential to win; the difference between the two can be described as vast.

This can also be seen from the sales and ratings of the games before the selection process begins, as well as the public opinion surrounding them online.

Games from South Korea and Sweden, aside from their own domestic players, are heavily promoted online, and it's almost impossible to see players and fans of other IPs showing up to comment.

Jade's Prince of Persia, Konami's Silent Hill, and Starcard's Terraria far surpassed the other nominated games in terms of sales and ratings.

The level of online discussion surrounding these three games is something that ordinary games can't compete with.

Huaxia, Hangzhou, Xingka.

"Mr. Chen, based on the current growth trend of the data, in ten days, the player rating of Terraria will most likely catch up with Prince of Persia and Silent Hill."

Inside Chen Dong's office, Yin Qingying's clear and melodious voice echoed, like the gentle murmur of a stream in autumn or winter.

"If it weren't for the tight schedule, and if Terraria had another month, it would likely have surpassed its strong competitors, Prince of Persia and Silent Hill, in terms of player ratings."

Yin Qingying continued, her tone tinged with regret.

The TGA awards judging panel's sudden rule change caught Starcard off guard, and coupled with their lack of international promotion experience, some of Starcard's actions appeared rushed.

If we had another half month to allow Starcard to prepare and plan ahead, Terraria's performance would definitely be much better than it is now.

Chen Dong, on the other hand, remained quite calm, his expression indifferent, showing no emotion whatsoever.

"The fact that Terraria was able to catch up with Prince of Persia and Silent Hill, which had been running for a long time, in such a short period of time is enough to show how excellent Terraria is."

Just like Lü Bu in the Three Kingdoms period, even though Terraria didn't win any awards, it still made StarCard famous internationally!

It's funny, but Lu Bu never killed any famous generals in his life. Before his death, everyone was inferior to him, but after his death, everyone said they had Lu Bu's bravery.

Seeing that Yin Qingying still seemed a little unwilling, Chen Dong chuckled and said.

"Why dwell on temporary gains and losses? Even if you don't win an award this year, you can try again next year."

Upon hearing this, Yin Qingying said nothing more, nodded slightly, and turned to leave the office.

……

Neon, Edo, Konami Corporation.

"What? You're saying that games made by Chinese developers are actually catching up to 'Silent Hill' made by Japan?"

"Yes...yes, President."

Secretary Takeshita swallowed hard and nodded cautiously. She gently placed the data report she was holding onto the desk.

Last month, Kim Jong-un quickly flipped through the pages, her expression shifting between light and dark, making it impossible to discern her true thoughts.

Suddenly, Kim Jong paused in his movements and asked in a deep voice.

"Has that old man from Jade made any moves?"

"No, President, Jade doesn't seem to care, as if... as if she doesn't take Terraria seriously."

"Hmph, what an arrogant bunch. In that case, we can't let those white people get away with it for nothing."

Last month, Kim Jung snorted coldly, stroked his chin, and fell into thought.

Seeing this, Secretary Takeshita cautiously offered his suggestion.

"President, should we take measures to manipulate Terraria's rating?"

"No." Last month, Kim Jong raised his hand to refuse, "We don't need to worry about Terraria anymore. We should focus all our attention on promoting Silent Hill."

"yes!"

Secretary Takeshita nodded vigorously, bowed deeply, and then backed out of the office.

……

France, headquarters of Jade Games.

The somewhat cramped conference room was the venue for the board meeting of Biyu Company. Inside sat a dozen or so elderly men with gray hair, all of whom were shareholders or investors of Biyu Company.

One of the men, a bald old man sitting at the end of the table, was the first to question the CEO of Jade.

"Executive, judging by the current trend, Terraria is very likely to surpass Prince of Persia in player scores on the last day. Shouldn't we take some countermeasures?"

"No need." Ifr shook his head calmly, as if everything was under control.

Seeing this reaction, the bald old man felt as if he had punched cotton, and asked another question unwillingly.

"If Prince of Persia doesn't win the Best Action/Adventure Game award at this year's TGA, you'll have to 'voluntarily' sell a portion of your shares to us."

"I know." Ifre remained unresponsive, as if he wasn't the one making the bet.

Upon hearing this, even though the bald old man was dissatisfied, he could only sit down angrily and not say anything more.

Although he was one of the shareholders of Jade Company, he did not want his company's game to win an award at the TGA.

Compared to the stock price increase that would result from winning the award, he and many others present would prefer to acquire the shares held by Ifer.

After all, Jade is already a mature game company. Even if they don't win an award this year, they can win it next year.

Opportunities like this year, where one can acquire shares from the founder of Jadeite, are rare indeed.

The board meeting quickly ended in discord.

After the event ended, the secretary approached Ifre, who was still sitting at the head of the table, and asked him with some curiosity.

"Executive, do you really not want me to take some measures to suppress Terraria's player ratings? After all, the consequences of losing this gamble would be too great."

Faced with his secretary's well-intentioned reminder, Ifre simply smiled and shook his head, then reached out and tapped his secretary's arm.

"This award was ultimately founded by 'us'."

Seeing Ifre get up to leave, the secretary looked at her arms with some confusion; they were rough, hairy, and a bit pale…

Apart from that, there doesn't seem to be anything special about it.

What does "we" mean in the executive officer's words?