Chapter 217: Doubts

This phenomenon is actually not strange at all.

Nowadays, the only noteworthy games domestically, especially online games, are those developed by Grand.

For example, Legend.

Legend has only been released for a year so far, yet it still exists twenty years later, let alone just one year.

There's also Energetic Dance Troupe.

Speaking of Energetic Dance Troupe, one group that must be mentioned is the Funeral Love Clan.

This is closely related to the surge in Penguin's user numbers.

Right, in the future someone will describe the Funeral Love Clan as "non-mainstream".

But of course, as of now, this group has tremendous influence among young people, and many feel proud to be members.

And they are players who are almost addicted to Penguin and Energetic Dance Troupe.

So, the recent popularity of Energetic Dance Troupe is actually much higher than that of Legend.

Under these circumstances, how could Grand's game downloads possibly decrease?

Grand certainly has no chance of cooling off.

It's just that because netizens have been so vocal lately, it gives the impression that Grand is already finished.

Just wait a few more days and everything will actually return to normal.

……

The next day, Lu Yu went to Ke Da's Research Center in the morning, and only came to Grand in the afternoon.

At this moment, he was staring blankly at the computer, or rather, thinking.

The turn of events, however, followed Lu Yu's expectations.

But…… isn't everything going too smoothly?

The people hiding behind the scenes who want to deal with him only have this much means?

Just stir up the players' emotions and that's enough?

It hasn't caused any substantive harm to him or Grand at all.

Just as Lu Yu wore a puzzled look, new movements appeared online.

First, a relatively well-known domestic game company released a piece of information.

It must be said that this game company is also located in Mo Du, named Brilliant, and is considered absolutely top-tier in the gaming world.

"Recently, we have seen hope for the rise of Huaxia games."

"But these past few days, our hope seems to have been extinguished."

"This is probably what many players are thinking, right?"

"But…… please believe, Huaxia is not just one game company, and Huaxia is not just one genius game developer."

"Everyone, Brilliant will release a game tomorrow, an absolutely sincere work."

"If we fail to meet everyone's expectations, we will apologize and promise to withdraw from the gaming industry!"

This is the information released by Brilliant.

This piece of information, in an extremely short time, was reposted by netizens across various portal sites and forums, causing a huge response.

When Lu Yu saw this information, his brows involuntarily furrowed.

This piece of information is far too targeted!

It targets Grand, it targets Lu Yu, it also targets the two games recently released, and Grand's attitude toward netizens.

Such information will definitely cause a big stir.

As expected, Lu Yu had just opened a portal site when he saw countless related posts.

"Saying nothing else, Brilliant's attitude alone is admirable; making games should be like this."

"Although Brilliant has never produced a truly persuasive flagship title, each of their games is indeed made with sincerity."

"I look forward to Brilliant's work this time; I will definitely download it when it comes out."

"Comments up to this point are normal, but normality ends here."

"Compared to Brilliant, Grand is just a pile of shit! Look at Grand's attitude—they still haven't apologized to this day. Their official website still has that line: 'Love it or leave it!'"

"Damn it, just thinking about it makes me furious!"

"If Grand still doesn't apologize, I really won't play their games anymore!"

"If Brilliant's game this time isn't too bad, then from now on I'll only play games made by Brilliant!"

Netizens again thought of Grand, of the two games Grand made, of Grand's attitude toward players, and they began to insult again.

……

As for the netizens' insults, Lu Yu actually doesn't care, but what he really cares about is……

Although Brilliant is considered a top-tier game developer, what gives them the right to claim they can deliver a satisfactory answer to all players?

With Legend and Energetic Dance Troupe around, what does Brilliant have to boast about!

Could it be that they are truly shameless to this extent, just here to ride the hype?

Lu Yu remained silent, quietly waiting for developments.

……

The next day, Brilliant released its game as promised.

At this moment, inside Brilliant's General Manager's office.

"Fortunately, boss, you had foresight and increased our broadband limit; otherwise our network would be paralyzed now."

"The players are very enthusiastic."

"We've released the game for less than half an hour, but downloads have already exceeded two hundred thousand."

After today, our download volume will definitely exceed one million, possibly even reaching two million.

This is Brilliant's miracle!

The manager of the Data Department was reporting the situation.

Upon hearing this, the boss wore a smile.

Indeed! This time we guessed right!

Just as the Data Department manager said, this time Brilliant will surely create a miracle.

As the company's founder and also the current General Manager of Brilliant, Wei Wu knows very well that this is actually just the beginning!

Next, Brilliant will gradually surpass Grand and become the top game company domestically.

As for the risks involved... they are naturally huge.

But now, seeing the download data, Wei Wu is no longer worried.

Winner takes all, loser is forgotten—who would care about a few minor flaws in the process!

……

Grand, inside Lu Yu's office.

Lu Yu also downloaded the new game released by Brilliant Company.

The game is called Dragon Source, an upgrade-type online game.

The game's gameplay has nothing innovative; it's just grinding monsters, leveling up, and then clearing dungeons.

But the game's quality is indeed quite good.

The worldview is very grand, the graphics are exquisitely beautiful, the special effects are indeed good, and the sound effects are fully done.

Actually, the game's gameplay is like this; unless there is some major innovation, it remains unchanged.

Whether a game attracts people depends only on some details.

Dragon Source has achieved these.

So, after just trying it for a while, Lu Yu can determine that this game will indeed be popular with the masses.

The information previously released by Brilliant Company has also been fulfilled.

However……

Given Lu Yu's understanding of the game and his understanding of Huaxia's current companies, he felt some dissonance.

Can such a game really be made by Brilliant?

Moreover, I heard that Brilliant's employees are all domestic!

They have always stayed domestically, always stayed at Brilliant.