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"Although Terraria unfortunately missed out on the TGA Best Action/Adventure Game award, StarCard accepts the result and sincerely congratulates the winner, Prince of Persia... We hope everyone won't dwell on the outcome, but instead look forward. StarCard will be attending the upcoming Edo Game Show and will be showcasing a demo of our latest game!"

The statement released by Starcard on its official social media account expressed both its own attitude and its stance of detachment, indicating its unwillingness to use or manipulate public opinion.

Therefore, after the person directly involved stepped in and defined the situation, this media storm quickly came to an end.

Most players' attention has also shifted to the new game demo that Starcard is about to release.

The lively comments section below the statement also reflects the anticipation of the player and fan community.

"Finally, Starcard has released a new game. Terraria is a lot of fun, but to be honest, it gets a bit boring after playing it a lot. Plus, I'm getting older, and my liver isn't as strong as it used to be."

"Based on the game's development timeline, this game that is preparing to participate in the Edo Game Show should be 'Escape from Chicken,' which is labeled as a search, attack, and withdrawal game. It seems to be the first game of this type in the country."

"Although I don't know what 'search, attack, and withdraw' means, judging from the description in the book, it should be quite fun."

"I don't understand what's so exciting about a game about picking up trash?"

"??? If you don't like it, you can leave. What are you trying to achieve by commenting!"

"Just wondering, is anyone willing to join me in urging the author to update the novel in the comments section? How dare the author take three consecutive days off so soon after the book was released!"

Hangzhou, Xingka.

Chen Dong sat in his office, his hands on the keyboard, and typed the last word of the chapter.

Then, as if all his strength had been drained, Chen Dong collapsed onto the soft leather seat back.

"Phew~ It's been a while since I've written anything, and suddenly writing 10,000 words feels a bit strange."

Chen Dong rubbed his sore shoulders and sent out all the chapters he had missed today, as well as the ones he had missed due to taking leave before.

Just as I finished publishing the chapter, there was a knock on the door.

"Come in."

The familiar sound of high heels clicking on the ground rang out, and even without looking up, Chen Dong immediately knew who the newcomer was.

Yin Qingying stopped in front of the desk, her voice clear and cold.

"Mr. Chen, the statement you released had a pretty good effect, bringing a lot of exposure to 'Escape from Chicken' which will be participating in the Edo Game Show."

Yin Qingying placed the tablet she was holding on the desk. It displayed a graph created by the data analysis department, showing the online popularity and discussion surrounding "Escape from Chicken Cove".

Chen Dong glanced at it briefly.

Before the TGA awards ceremony, there was some online discussion about Escape from Chickenkov, though it was not entirely nonexistent.

However, after Starcard released its statement, the discussion and popularity of Escape from Chickenkov skyrocketed.

The related news articles alone that appeared on the trending topics list garnered millions of views and clicks.

In addition, not only have domestic netizens questioned the fairness of the TGA awards, but even overseas players have expressed their dissatisfaction with the TGA awards judging panel.

As a result, "Escape from Chickenkov" also saw a significant increase in search volume on foreign platforms.

Even Jiang Jia's blog account on the external network gained a large number of subscribers as a result.

However, many subscribers subscribed because of her makeup at the TGA awards ceremony. In short, most of the subscribers on the account are fans of Jiang Jia's looks.

If you had to describe Chen Dong and Xingka in one sentence, it would be: "What they lost on one front, they gained on another."

Although Terraria did not win the Best Action/Adventure Game award, Starcard and its new games have gained considerable exposure both domestically and internationally.

"Even if Terraria wins a TGA award, the amount of buzz and discussion it generates probably won't be much higher than it is now."

Looking at the data curves that seemed to burst out of the screen, Chen Dong's lips curled up slightly, and he chuckled softly.

"Perhaps," Yin Qingying echoed softly.

"In addition, Mr. Chen and Mr. Ren, the CEO of the Steam platform, sent an invitation in their personal capacity to invite Starcard to participate in an awards ceremony to be held after the New Year."

"Was this an invitation extended by Mr. Ren in his personal capacity?"

"Yes." Yin Qingying nodded obediently.

Chen Dong nodded slightly, a look of doubt appearing on his face.

Since Ren Kang extended the invitation to Xingka in his personal capacity, it means that this was not the intention of the Steam Group...

After hesitating for a moment, Chen Dong thought that Xingka's success today was inseparable from the support of the Steam platform, and he knew that Ren Kang was a person who loved games and was willing to travel around and work hard for the development of China's game industry.

"Although I don't know what Mr. Ren is up to, I should remember the source of my blessings and accept his invitation."

"understood."

……

Beijing.

As time passed, the light sources in the office gradually decreased, and the office slowly descended into darkness.

Ren Kang sat alone in the boss's chair, seemingly oblivious to the darkness around him, quietly staring at the computer screen in front of him.

On the computer screen, there is an open chat interface, and at the bottom, the latest messages contain several long paragraphs of content.

However, after seeing the words "I'm sorry," Ren Kang stopped reading.

The white-green screen light shone on Ren Kang's face, reflecting a self-deprecating smile.

"Everyone in the world is driven by profit; no one is willing to invest in this crazy and somewhat unrealistic idea if there is no clear possibility of return."

He closed the dialog box. This was already the umpteenth game company executive to directly reject Ren Kang's invitation.

Initially, some game company executives were quite enthusiastic when they received Ren Kang's invitation.

However, when they learned that Ren Kang planned to establish the first international game award in China under his own name, and that there was no investment from Steam Group, the attitude of these people turned cold instantly, and there was no possibility of reconciliation.

Ding dong.

A notification sound accompanied a WeChat message popping up.

Looking at the red dot above the chat box, Ren Kang clicked on it without much hope.

"Hello Mr. Ren, after careful consideration, Mr. Chen has decided to accept your invitation to participate in the awards judging after the New Year."

Upon seeing the news that Xingka had agreed to participate in the award judging, Ren Kang felt a surge of warmth rise in his chest, and his previously almost cooled-down and resigned heart instantly became active again.

"The gaming industry definitely needs some young blood..."

Seeing that someone was willing to go crazy with him, Ren Kang felt as if he had rediscovered the youthful spirit he had long lost.

He secretly made up his mind that even if there was a 99% chance that what lay ahead was an unfathomable abyss, he would still gamble on that 1% chance to make China have an international gaming industry award!