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wrong!

Holding the reference picture, Wang Ang quickly shook his head.

Although this creature called the Voracious Dragon is disgusting...

But after all, it is a double-ended game landing game, and he also expected it before, this time the game may be a little more adult...

Speaking of fantasy worlds.

How could there be only a fairy-tale world like the Hyrule continent?

Right?

Wang Ang looked at the gluttonous dragon, and after a brief moment of astonishment, he soon convinced himself.

After all, people only believe what they believe...

Especially when preconceived.

He continued to scroll down.

The following reference pictures are mostly buildings and characters.

Completely realistic style.

This made Wang Ang firmer in his judgment.

Just look at the style of painting! This work is more inclined to the realistic style of painting, and the dark plot can be understood.

And it's really handsome!

Whether it is a knight or a building, even if it is a voracious dragon like a mutant lizard, although it is disgusting, it is really oppressive!

Just looking at the painting has this feeling.

I don't know what kind of experience I will have when I make it into the game.

It should be the same as the appearance of the four great beasts in "The Legend of Zelda", right?

Wang Ang lowered his head and carefully flipped through the reference pictures.

Seeing him like this, the person in charge didn't bother him anymore, and left after leaving a sentence of getting ready.

After Wang Ang read all the reference pictures, he breathed a sigh of relief.

After hesitating for a moment, he ran to the forum again and broke the news...

certainly.

He still has basic professionalism.

He didn't put the specific art picture on it, but just said something——

[After getting the reference artwork of "Dark Soul" this time, Lin Yao really never disappoints. 】

And when his post came out... it immediately caused huge waves in the player circle.

While countless players were looking forward to "Dark Soul", they all started calling him a great god...

Time came to the second day.

Forest studio.

"It's really firm... Even when you see such a reference picture, you can still stick to your own ideas. I hope he can always be so optimistic."

Lin Yao felt a little helpless when she saw the post posted by Wang Ang.

Mu Wanqing stood beside her, bent slightly and lowered her head to look at the screen, and couldn't help but laugh.

"Also, Ms. Mu, please tell Chen Qiuwen, don't expose any more information to the outsourcing team, any more will affect the announcement of our "Pokémon" game."

Lin Yao shook her head helplessly, then thought of something, turned her head and said something.

Although "Dark Soul" is very important, it can be regarded as the finale of the first half of the year.

But the finale is the finale, and it doesn't mean that the other two games were raised by the stepmother...

Because of the production progress.

The other two games will be released first, and what Lin Yao wants players to pay attention to at this stage are also the other two games.

The "Uncle Lin" broke the news, although on the one hand, the popularity of "Dark Soul" continued to increase, making players look forward to it even more, but it might also affect players' expectations for Pokémon and ARMS.

It may not be obvious now, but no amount really makes a difference.

Mu Wanqing straightened her waist, and replied gently: "Okay, I also talked to the person in charge of the outsourcing team, and he said that he will remind the people under him."

"Well, another special announcement plan for Pokémon is about to start."

Lin Yao raised her hand and stretched her waist: "Let's sell the Pokémon game first!"

immediately.

After the release of the switch host, the first masterpiece "Pokémon Legend: Arceus" that landed on the host is about to be released.

Regular publicity programs have been in progress.

Like the second broadcast, it has been confirmed that it will be launched in various countries and regions today.

But in addition to the regular publicity, when the Pokémon game was produced, Lin Yao also worked out a special publicity method with Bao Liangzhe and Zhu Nianqiao.

Because Lin Yao knows very well that there is no accumulation of Pokémon IP here.

Or.

Now Linmu Studio is accumulating.

As the pioneering work of the "Pokémon" game in this world, it is definitely necessary to fully mobilize the players' emotions.

Otherwise, it is really possible to rush to the street...

"Well, I'll notify you." Makino Qing nodded, then hesitated for a moment, and said a few words: "Also, I think this game will be successful!"

"Oh why?"

Lin Yao was a little curious when she heard this.

Mu Wanqing usually seldom draws conclusions on such matters.

Mu Wanqing thought about it, and said seriously: "Because even I, who has been in the online game industry for so long and is completely used to the online game mode, can have fun...and the Pokémon are very cute!"

She has indeed been in the online game industry for a long time.

This is why she never intervenes in the specific production of the game.

For the previous online game projects, Mu Wanqing could give some suggestions, but she really didn't understand the single player...

"That's right, but you're a girl... I'm not sure what they like about the macho men in this world."

Lin Yao heard Mu Wanqing's conclusion, lowered her head and thought for a while, then shook her head with a smile.

Not completely relieved.

Many boys in his previous life grew up watching Pokémon animations... This has led to his feelings all the time, and he is very familiar with the game IP.

But there is no animation here.

It's really hard to say...

"But you said you like it, and it does feel a lot easier."

Lin Yao changed the subject, looked at Ms. Mu suddenly, showed a narrow expression, and asked, "But I'm curious, Ms. Mu, when you tried it out, did you have any favorite Pokémon?"

"Like it? Hmm... Kodak, Pikachu." Mu Wanqing thought for a while and replied.

"Then can you imitate Pikachu's cry?"

Lin Yao sized up the straight-standing goddess of the workplace who was wearing a white shirt, a dark skirt, and her plump legs wrapped in black stockings with a vaguely flesh-colored look.

"Ah?" Mu Wanqing was stunned.

"Try it." Lin Yao looked at her expectantly.

Seeing the expectant look on Lin Yao's face, Mu Wanqing pursed her lips, and fell silent for a moment.

"... Pikachu."

Lin Yao was dumbfounded, she just wanted to tease Mu Wanqing...

But soon.

She reacted immediately, looking at Man Wanqing's slightly reddish fair face, combined with her attire, and thinking of the Pikachu just now, she couldn't bear it for an instant.

This is probably... just the contrast.

"Hahaha...Miss Mu, you are too cute."

Lin Yao sat on the chair, hugged Mu Wanqing's waist directly, and rubbed her flat belly vigorously while laughing.

"..."

Mu Wanqing silently looked at the girl hugging her waist, feeling a little helpless.

She bit her shiny red lips lightly, intending to give her a chestnut.

But in the end, she didn't do that. Instead, she moved her lotus steps lightly and moved forward, so that she wouldn't have to hug her so hard...

...

That day, night.

The first first-party masterpiece of the switch host released in April - "Pokémon Legend: Arceus", officially released the second separate promotional video!

Simultaneously launched in all countries and regions!

And this promotional video has made a more detailed disclosure of the game mechanism of Pokémon.

Players finally broke away from the state of "Dark Soul" in their heads, and turned their attention to this first-party masterpiece that will be released soon.

As for the evaluation...

Tell the truth.

It is indeed not as enthusiastic as the promotional videos of "The Legend of Zelda" and "Mario Kart".

Because the gameplay of Pokémon itself is quite simple.

I can't do that kind of work.

So this leads to the fact that the promotional video looks very flat.

Many players think so.

"It feels a little too simple..."

Pengcheng, in a certain rental room.

Wang Qi sat in front of the computer, and after watching the promotional video of "The Legend of Pokémon: Arceus", his first impression was this.

He turns off the video.

Then he picked up the console, opened the store page of the console, looked at the game pre-order page, and was a little hesitant...whether he should buy it or not.

He believed in Linmu Studio, but he also knew it.

A good game doesn't mean it's suitable for all players...

Even the world's number one "The Legend of Zelda" is the same.

This is quite normal.

After all, radishes and vegetables have their own preferences.

The thing he hates the most is the kind of player who, in order to maintain the game he likes, has to say something about whether he doesn't like it or not.

It's not that people are ignorant, and if they say they don't like it, they will dismiss it, saying that they don't deserve to play games, they are idiots.

How is that different from a rice circle?

You say it's like CGN, you score 6.9 points, and then the evaluation starts to talk nonsense, so forget it...

But if you don't like it, it's really unnecessary.

A good game really isn't for everyone.

It is precisely because Wang Qi has a deep understanding of this point, so every time he buys a game, he will think about it and be familiar with it, and only buy it when he feels that the game is suitable for him.

And relying on his careful consideration, basically every time he starts the game, he is very happy.

But this time.

He is really not sure if "Pokémon Legend: Arceus" is suitable for him...

Because there is no reference game in the world.

It looks like a role-playing, fantasy adventure.

But when you think about it, it doesn't feel like...

And the gameplay feels too simple, a bit like it is specially prepared for light players and female players.

So Wang Qi was very tangled.

He is a hunk, do you want to buy it?

thought long time.

Wang Qi still didn't make up his mind.

After thinking about it, he directly exited the store page.

never mind.

Let's relax with the exciting Mario Kart first.

Think about it later.

He flicked the joystick and was about to select the last game on the home page, "Mario Kart".

But as soon as he pressed the OK button, the confirmation window for game startup popped up... the empty home page window behind the "Mario Kart" game.

Something suddenly appeared.

A touch of yellow flashes away...

"Um?"

Wang Qi saw it, and was sure that he read it right.

He immediately canceled the start of "Mario Kart", and then moved the joystick to pull the game selection window back.

The console is not like the Vaporwave game platform, the game library is placed in the most conspicuous position, and each square translucent window shows the games that the user has played or downloaded, arranged according to the most recent startup sequence.

In general, there will be some blank windows in the back.

Ordinary players will only choose from existing games, and rarely pay attention to such places.

Because there is nothing.

It was also the first time for Wang Qi to look at the translucent window at the back.

He flicked the joystick and came to the window without the game, wanting to check what was going on just now.

But suddenly.

A smear of yellow appeared on the blank window again.

then.

A cute creature with an orange body, a flat mouth, short limbs, a short tail, and webbed feet suddenly poked out half of its body from the edge of the window, looking outside with a look of secret observation...

The creature's pupils were extremely small, and it didn't move at all. There were three dumb hairs on its head, and it looked dumb...

Wang Qi was stunned.

While he was in a daze, as if confirming that there was no danger, the creature walked out completely.

The whole picture appeared before Wang Qi's eyes.

Much like a duck...

It walked to the center of the window in a naive manner.

It looks silly and cute.

But Wang Qi has not reacted yet.

another window.

A cute little orange dragon whined silently, then flapped its wings, and jumped out of the window. A small cluster of flames on the tip of its tail fluttered to the ground with him, and flickered for a while.

Go on.

Another short and fat creature with yellow fur all over, long ears, and a tail like jagged lightning appeared in the third translucent window...

"..."

Wang Qi finally realized something, he clicked on the window where the creature was.

really.

The one that jumped out was the pre-order page of "The Legend of Pokémon: Arceus"...

"Lin Yao, that's too much."

Wang Qi glanced at the window, then exited and glanced at the cute Pokémon on the host's homepage. After being dazed, he said helplessly, "You're fouling..."

...

The promotion method of Linmu Studio is really foul...

The second solo trailer for The Legend of Pokémon: Arceus has been released.

But many people can't feel the cuteness of Pokémon just by taking a glimpse of it in the promotional video.

Even many players haven't seen the promotional video yet.

And now Linmu Studio tells these players that it doesn't matter if they don't see it.

The host window directly allows players to experience the cuteness of Pokémon from the first perspective...

And the vast majority of players were caught off guard by this unexpected way of publicity.

The hunks are all cute.

on domestic forums.

As Linmu Studio launched its publicity campaign,

The topic of "Pokémon Legend: Arceus" also overwhelmed the other two masterpieces and became the hottest topic.

"Have you seen the host? It's - too - cute - right!!! Lin Yao's girlish heart! I'm asking you if you're afraid!!"

"I have to say, I am a little moved. I didn't want to buy it at first, but suddenly I feel like playing."

"I never imagined that I, a colorist, would one day be interested in this kind of creature... The world is going downhill."

"It seems that the main feature of this game is Pokémon, but didn't the promotional video say that it is a beast with mysterious power? Do you call these creatures beasts?"

"I bought it! Lin Yao has already advertised like this, I believe her."

"This kind of publicity is too despicable! Lin Yao!"

"..."

The host and the promotional video will be carried out at the same time, in line with the title of Linmu Studio.

Instantly aroused heated discussions among the players.

The main reason is that Linmu Studio took advantage of the console, allowing players to see Pokémon directly and closely... This ingenious announcement, coupled with the initial positioning of Switch, and games such as "Mario Kart" are preconceived.

It can be said to be a precise strike...

Most players who own a switch are a little bit overwhelmed.

that night.

The pre-sale sales of "Pokémon Legend: Arceus" have begun to climb.

And soon broke through one million.

Although not as exaggerated as the previous masterpieces released with the console.

But already very good.

Many people originally thought that after the switch was released as a console, and after those masterpieces were played through, there would be no third-party manufacturers to support them, and they would be in a dilemma.

Seeing this situation, they were all silent.

Including Lin Yao's colleagues.

The peers referred to here are not just host peers.

It also includes counterparts from domestic online game companies...

They saw the new games made by Linmu Studio for the console, and they really felt that, apart from games like "Legend of Zelda"... other games like "Mario Kart" and the current "Pokémon Legend" can also be played by themselves. OK!

really do!

It's not like they haven't made games with cute graphics before.

But why doesn't he have the influence of Linmu Studio?

Why don't a million people want to pay for your own game?

They can't figure this out.

Many colleagues can only blame their own bad luck.

even.

Seeing the pre-order results of "Pokémon Legend", many colleagues have the idea of ​​​​developing similar games.

After all, why? It’s okay to say that traditional masterpieces, this kind of game that doesn’t look good, and the gameplay looks simple or even crude, can pre-order one million?

Why can't I do it myself?

certainly.

There are also manufacturers.

I feel that Linmu Studio is cheating money...

This kind of game feels too rudimentary, the current results are nothing but illusions, and it will die after it is released...

Even some colleagues secretly thought that Linmu Studio has completely fallen from the altar this time.

And the date when the answer will be revealed is not far away...

...

April 30th.

The weather is starting to warm up.

Many people were able to take off their heavy sweaters and go out more calmly.

certainly.

This has little impact on gamers who don't go out.

Also on this day, "Pokémon Legend: Arceus" was officially released.

Thanks to Linmu Studio's promotional campaign, the pre-order results of the game were very good.

And today.

It's the day of inspection.

Pengcheng.

an apartment.

Sitting on the table, Wang Qi unpacked the package with a little excitement, then opened the box, took out the cassette, and eagerly inserted it into the host.

Yes.

In the end, he still got "Pokémon Legend: Arceus".

At first he wasn't sure if the game was suitable for him, but after seeing those Pokémon, he felt so cute...

that moment.

He will understand.

This game should suit you.

In addition, out of trust in Linmu Studio, he finally bought it.

"I hope you don't disappoint me."

Wang Qi murmured something, and then pressed the button to start the game.

The screen appears.

After a brief load, the game prompts him to select a character and enter a name.

See this scene.

Wang Qi was stunned.

Suddenly my heart became cold.

It feels... a bit traditional.

Wang Qi made up his mind, chose the best-looking character, and named him casually.

The name is OK.

The plot begins.

【Brother Wang, the world you are going to go to next——】

[There are incredible creatures, people call them Pokémon. 】

【Meet all Pokémon, and then I will appear in front of you again. 】

After a few simple words.

The game title appears.

then.

The protagonist wakes up, three cute creatures are staring at the protagonist, and behind him stands a middle-aged man in a white coat.

The show was very average.

Wait for the protagonist to stand up and look around.

Wang Qi felt even colder...

Although Pokémon is as cute as advertised.

But this game feels really ordinary...

Yes.

Just ordinary.

Whether it is the picture or the performance, it is very ordinary.

The epic camera use of The Legend of Zelda, no.

The feeling of being attracted by the gameplay at the beginning of Mario Kart, no.

Wang Qi was not surprised at all.

He even felt a little bit of regret...

but.

He quickly started with the game, convinced himself, and continued playing.

Then came a performance similar to a novice guide.

Wang Qi got the mobile phones one by one...the elf ball...

Then I also learned how to capture Pokémon.

Just throwing a Poké Ball on a Pokémon...

Then there is the actual operation.

Wang Qi came near the three fleeing elves, watched them for a while, and threw elf balls at them one by one with no expression on his face.

The Poké Ball hits the Pokémon, the Pokémon is sucked in, and then the Poké Ball bounces...

The fireworks of success go up...

Then the main line of the game came out, that is to meet all Pokémon and complete the Pokémon Illustration.

Wang Qi sighed.

Although Pokémon are cute, they are really... so ordinary.

next.

half an hour.

Wang Qidu is holding the handheld device. After the novice teaching in the early stage, there will be a lot of plots, but they are quite boring. I will briefly introduce the world situation, the situation of Pokémon, and any time gaps...

The protagonist is still at the beginning of the game and fell asleep...

During Wang Qi's period, he investigated the rooms or things in the village everywhere, but most of them only had a dry introduction.

Cannot interact.

nothing.

Wang Qi yawned and scratched his head.

Then finally, the main mission came out.

Entrance exam to join Team Galaxy.

The content of the test is to catch three Pokémon...

It's still so unremarkable.

Wang Qi sighed.

This will really regret it.

not kidding.

The plot is too bland.

The gameplay is too simple.

No surprises at all...

Really can't write it... really too late... really... sorry