Chapter 181

Games, many times, are actually synonymous with "wasting time".

Some even say that, who would a decent person go play games?

So, in fact, there are not a few people who hold a negative attitude toward games.

But no matter how people view games, game development has never been a simple matter.

Without an insight into people's inner world, how could games possibly win the favor of most people?

How much understanding of human nature and awareness of society does this require?

Moreover, innovation in games often also represents innovation in programming technology.

Making games requires far too much technology and knowledge!

This is Xiao Ma's most immediate feeling now.

He is also witnessing the power of games for the first time.

So, in the days to come, Xiao Ma will also pay special attention to the development of games on Penguin's development path.

Lu Yu naturally doesn't know about this. Otherwise, he wouldn't know what to think.

He inadvertently crossed over into this world, came into contact with Xiao Ma, and changed the course of history.

But now… it seems everything has returned to its original track?

What a terrifying coincidence!

……

At eight o'clock, Lu Yu returned with Wang Meng, Xie Lin, and others.

Seeing Xiao Ma already put down the game and look toward himself, Lu Yu smiled and said: "Just now I saw you engrossed in playing, so we didn't disturb you, we went to eat first."

After saying that, Lu Yu looked at Wang Meng.

Wang Meng smiled and handed the lunch box to Xiao Ma, saying: "Eat first."

Xiao Ma obviously no longer had the mind to eat, but Lu Yu spoke first, saying: "Let's talk after we finish eating; we don't lack this little bit of time."

"Having a good body enables one to work more enduringly."

Xiao Ma then nodded and started eating.

A few minutes later, Xiao Ma finished his dinner, took a sip of water, and looked at Lu Yu again.

Lu Yu then smiled and said: "What do you think of Energetic Dance Troupe?"

Xiao Ma immediately said: "This is a game beyond my imagination."

"With the simplest controls, it can almost be said to be a repetitive game mode, yet it erupts with the greatest appeal."

"If this game were placed in Penguin's game center, I believe Penguin's user base could double!"

"Penguin will also become the undisputed number one domestic social software!"

Xiao Ma appeared somewhat excited and said a lot in one breath.

Lu Yu smiled and nodded; Xiao Ma having such keen perception is not surprising, after all, it's Xiao Ma!

Then Xiao Ma discussed with Lu Yu some matters about integrating Energetic Dance Troupe into Penguin's game center.

Finally, Xiao Ma began to report on Penguin's current situation.

"Because of the development of Penguin Space, we are now actually gradually able to break even."

"If we continue developing, I believe Penguin will achieve profitability within the next two or three months!"

Yes, Penguin has been losing money up to now.

However…

Starting now, perhaps the situation will change.

Once Penguin starts making a profit, the speed of profit will shock all of Huaxia!

"Moreover, recently many brands have contacted me, hoping to place ads in Penguin."

"The ads they offer are astonishingly high, even comparable to TV station advertising fees!"

"Moreover, some companies even hope to long-term lease our ad slots."

"If we accept ads now, Penguin can immediately achieve profitability."

Xiao Ma became excited again.

Before meeting Lu Yu, Xiao Ma's greatest expectation was profitability.

He struggled to sustain it, but could never find a profitability model for Penguin.

Now… he doesn't even need to do anything; just by putting ads into Penguin, he can obtain a large sum of funds!

Who would have thought making money could be this simple and easy!

Lu Yu pondered for a moment, then said: "We will not take ads."

Xiao Ma stared, the ad fees are astronomical!

You know there are plenty of places where Penguin can insert ads!

Pop-ups, Penguin Space, and even inside some applications can!

With so many ad slots, how much funding could they bring!

"It's not that we will never take ads; it's just that now is not the time."

"Our users have not yet fully stabilized."

"So, our most important goal now is still to expand Penguin's influence and increase its user base."

"When users cannot leave Penguin, we will then be free to do more things."

"By then, whether we take ads or do other things, profitability will be a trivial matter."

Lu Yu, however, remained clear-headed.

Taking ads now would first make it impossible to verify these companies' product quality, and second would affect user experience.

If this caused Penguin to lose users, it would be the most loss‑making thing.

Xiao Ma thought for a while, nodded, and felt that what Lu Yu said was absolutely correct.

Afterward, Xiao Ma discussed Penguin's current situation and some details with Lu Yu.

They talked together until after 1 a. m., then they parted.

Lu Yu also gained a clearer understanding of Penguin's current state.

In this timeline, it seems that because of Lu Yu's arrival, Penguin's development speed has increased countlessfold.

At this rate, in about two or three years, Penguin will quickly grow into a true colossus!

That is naturally a good thing.

It also made Lu Yu unable to help sighing.

When Lu Yu got home, he then remembered that he had not yet given a final evaluation of the test for Energetic Dance Troupe.

After thinking, Lu Yu opened his computer, placed some of his modifications and opinions on Energetic Dance Troupe into a document, and then directly sent it to Wang Meng and Xie Lin.

Yes!

Lu Yu just wrote that document and prepared to no longer concern himself with Energetic Dance Troupe.

This is probably the best outcome of having a mature team, right?

It really just means giving a direction, observing the details, and not needing to do it himself.

After finishing the document, Lu Yu lay on the big bed, still having no intention to sleep.

At that moment, Lu Yu was thinking about a problem.

What game should he make next?

Yes!

Lu Yu attached great importance to the final round of the International Game Maker Competition.

He had said he would win the championship, and he would win the championship.

So, he will create the second game to enter the competition.

However…

Now Lu Yu doesn't have many clues.

As before, Lu Yu has too many choices.

He wants to find some games with weight, but not too heavy.

For example, games like Dota and League of Legends, if placed in this competition, would seem… actually not worth it!