Chapter 779: Chapter 677: Explosive (Please Subscribe!)_1 The next day. Sunday. Zheng Lin didn’t step out of the house all day. He spent the entire day in the living room playing "Warfire" with Tang Qing. Zheng Lin wasn’t really a gaming fanatic and didn’t have much interest in games; he found them boring and childish. However, he was drawn to the rich and diverse gameplay of "Warfire". "Tang Qing, what were the game developers thinking? It’s so fun, especially the behind-the-scenes computer technology. The graphics, the sound effects, it’s just too perfect. I can assure you, this game will undoubtedly be the highest-grossing game of next year, without question," Zheng Lin said with complete certainty. He didn’t just pull this out of thin air. It was evident from his own experience. He had just been blinded by a group of people wielding golden AKs, then killed by a guy in golden armor brandishing a samurai sword that emitted a purple aura. This left him rather indignant. So, he opened up the in-game mall. It felt like discovering a new world. Without a doubt, upon seeing the most expensive golden dragon robe costing ten thousand yuan, the wealthy Zheng Lin didn’t care if it fit the time setting or not; he gritted his teeth and purchased it immediately. Then, he couldn’t stop. He and Tang Qing started a survival map. An entire afternoon. Just to arm himself to the teeth. Zheng Lin spent nearly fifty thousand yuan, which was legit RMB, and it all went into fancy gears. Fortunately, the game was well balanced. The items were more for show, with some special effects, or a slight increase in accuracy and stability for some weapons. It wasn’t game-breaking or anything like pushing a map. "Perhaps," Tang Qing said nonchalantly. "Not perhaps, it’s a fact. Although I don’t usually play games, it doesn’t mean I have no insight. This game, it’s definitely going to take off, and in a big way," Zheng Lin said with a look of awe. Tang Qing found that amusingly ironic. Zheng Lin turned out to be a gear fanatic. Once you captured his interest, he didn’t care about the cost. "Warfire" launched yesterday morning at his command, and by four-thirty that afternoon, the number of registered users exceeded half a million. And it was spreading like wildfire due to word of mouth, thanks to the game’s impressive quality. It had the graphics and performance speed of a standalone game combined with the diverse gameplay of an online game. These sorts of players don’t have high demands. So long as the graphics were good, the game balance rational, and it didn’t overheat their computers, people would be interested. And. "Warfire" had it all. Thus. It became an undeniable hit. Even those who didn’t play shooting games couldn’t resist playing a couple of matches, and then they couldn’t stop. Players actively promoted the game, forming teams to recruit others. Within just a day, the item shop of "Warfire" generated close to ten million yuan in profits for the operating company. Not only the local players but also foreigners enjoyed "skins". Each country’s store had different items, such as clothes, crafted based on the country’s history, culture, and customs. There were flashy symbolic knife props. For instance, in the Huaxia area, the most expensive item was Zheng Lin’s golden dragon robe. The golden shimmer. The moving dragon. The special effects that flashed across the entire body from time to time. It was reminiscent of "Miracle", but not as exaggerated. Essentially, it was all for show. That was the definition of an item shop prop. "Argh... killed again. They actually ganged up on me. I need backup. Time for some payback. I’ve remembered their names. They’re on for a match next time," roared Zheng Lin, who was just sneakily killed, preparing to rally his friends for a counterstrike. Tang Qing was left speechless at his reaction. Without uttering a word, he merely observed the game data on the side. The numbers for downloads, registered users, and online players were expanding at an explosive pace, with hundreds of increases every second. All these figures were real and visible to all players. Tang Qing could also see the sales information of the in-game shop items in one corner. Few people had access to that. It was a targeted push by the command room. The sales figures had initiated a snowball effect. Each minute, it was increasing by tens of thousands of yuan. Was that a lot? Not really. Remember that the promotional focus was on virtually all major game websites and communities worldwide, including purchased ad slots and ’illegal pop-ups’ achieved through technological means. It had an incredibly broad reach. Even before all the global game companies could react, it had already amassed extensive influence. Tang Qing predicted every gaming company worldwide was hosting a meeting right now. 𝐟𝕣𝕖𝐞𝐰𝕖𝚋𝐧𝗼𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝗰𝐨𝐦 Discussing the game company that was bound to become a dominant force. And indeed, as he thought. The sudden appearance of "Warfire" shocked many major game companies worldwide. They rushed to analyze this game, but the conclusion was that they couldn’t replicate it. The game engine was a massive barrier. This was a whole new game engine, coupled with code algorithms, demonstrating incredibly high compression and execution efficiency. Whether it was weapons, maps, backgrounds, plants, or anything else, it functioned with extreme efficiency. Like a blade of grass being swayed by the wind. While it isn’t difficult for them to realize this effect, hundreds of blades of grass swaying in the wind would cause an average computer to overload when the background is scaled up. However, it seems that the game in front of them could handle it with ease. It was impossible to copy the game. Moreover, it would take at least a year to make even a simplified version of this game, and the final product would be over thirty gigabytes. Even for the high-end computers of this era, it would be very challenging to run such a game. Isn’t this ridiculous? Therefore, every game development company turned their attention to this new and emerging game company. Meanwhile. Facing the universally acclaimed "Warfire", they received their first investment application, nearly ten requests for technical cooperation and development, and dozens of requests to purchase the game engine and optimization algorithm. Although it had only been a day. That didn’t stop professionals from assessing its value. ... United States. New York. In an office building in Midtown Manhattan Business District. On the fifty-first floor. This was the base of the ’ERV’ game company, the development and operation company of "Warfire". As the saying goes: When in Rome, do as the Romans do. The ’Internet Industry Alliance Plan’ aims to break through from the inside, root in the local area, and then expand worldwide with the advantages and protection of that country. Hence, there was no distinctive ’Huaxia’ style. They chose a name corresponding to the country they are in, rendering it easier to operate in that country. Winters. A manager at IDG’s Internet Investment Department. IDG. International Data Group of the United States. The largest tech publishing, research, event, and investment company in the world, and they were very interested in information technology. After the launch of "Warfire", their tech department concluded that this company had immense potential. So. He hurried over. To make sure he wasn’t beaten by others. As an industry insider, he knew how fast information spreads and how crazy these money-smelling funds can be. Upon reaching the floor and encountering the nourishing environment of ’ERV’, Winters quickly walked in. After multiple levels of notification, he finally met the owner of the company, an American white soldier. "Hello, our IDG is interested in investing in your company." Without beating around the bush, Winters stated his intention. If others requested financing, investors could raise their tails high and act arrogantly. However, this was a proactive investment offer, so they needed to lower their stance. "Sorry, Mr. Winters, our ERV currently does not need financing. We have sufficient funds and are operating well," the soldier responded with a smile. As a trained soldier, his social skills were top-notch. "Ten million dollars for 20% of the shares. I believe that with financing from IDG, your company can achieve a much greater development. Please remember, seeking an investment company isn’t just about finding funds — it’s also about finding the right channels. This is also why many well-funded enterprises still accept financing. They can gain larger development space through the channels of the investment company. As long as you accept our investment, our myriad relationships and cooperative partners can facilitate many things," said Winters, believing that the soldier didn’t understand the deeper meaning behind financing, so he gave a brief explanation. Unfortunately. Still, the soldier had no interest. "Mr. Winters, I’m not particularly interested in financing, nor do I want to divest my shares. Our ’Warfire’ doesn’t need to produce CDs, doesn’t need offline sales channels, doesn’t need technical support, nor does it need TV, game consoles, or other terminal platforms. It just requires a computer. Therefore, your reasoning is hard to convince me." Winters was a little frustrated. When the other party is not interested in even publishing channels and platforms, one indeed cannot do anything about that. This kind of negotiation is the most tiring; not having what the other party needs is the most terrifying in the investment field. "Then, would we be able to purchase your packaging and optimization algorithms?" Winters was not interested in the game engine. IDG is not a game company, but a company oriented towards investment and application in computer technology. Still, the soldier shook his head. Just as he was about to give up. The soldier suddenly said, "However, we can provide optimization services." "Optimization services?" Winters asked, puzzled. "Yes, we can undertake various optimization services and cooperate with IDG. I believe with IDG’s channels and capabilities, we should be able to make a lot of money." The soldier said calmly. What the command room values are IDG’s channels, especially a company called ISIS Technology, which is a low-key company wholly-owned by IDG that specializes in providing information technology services to the U.S. military. This company has been committed to large-scale weapon simulation calculation evaluation, various warship data processing software, and hardware instruction set optimization development, all of which have high requirements for algorithms and software. In recent years, with the explosive growth of Internet access devices, it has become increasingly difficult to achieve comprehensive surveillance. Looking at the ever-increasing number of servers in the machine room, finally, a project named ’Accelerate Network Data Transmission, Storage, and Analysis Technology’ was established. The Command Room’s intention was to seize this opportunity. To penetrate the circle of U.S. Defense Computer Technology contractors. ISIS Company. Happens to have the qualification to recommend.