Agreeing to Create Bad Games, What the Hell Is ‘Titanfall’? Chapter 158: Become the King of Horror Games!

The terrifying paid player ratio!

Such news might not an much to the players themselves.

Because they play the ga, and they don’t particularly care about the ga’s revenue.

As for the proportion of paying players, a statistic loosely related to ga content, they have even less interest.

For players,

all they know is that this kind of charging model makes the gaming environnt fairer, and that’s enough.

However!

For the entire gaming industry, this is undoubtedly like an asteroid striking the Earth!

58.2%!!!

A ga that has only been online for seven days!

More than half the players are paying custors!

Almost hitting sixty percent!

What does this an?

If the ga was a person, other gas released around the sa ti as APEX are still wobbling around learning to walk.

But APEX is already attending the National Gas, competing alongside a group of battle-hardened professional athletes who train daily, and even ca back with a dal.

This is not about whether it’s strong or not anymore!

This ridiculous ga has transcended ordinary evaluation standards!

Whose child can run a hundred ters right after birth?

Not even in dreams!

Yet!

This seemingly impossible achievent,

Golden Wind has done it, and APEX has achieved it.

When the news broke,

the gaming industry’s peers and competitors instantly exploded!

[China Digital Entertainnt Association Developer Forum]

This is the largest internal communication forum in the dostic gaming industry. The vast majority of users are industry professionals, ranging from small studios to large companies, including programrs, artists, planners, and operators, gathering many insiders.

Its sections cover a wide range.

From recruiting personnel, to industry resources, from data analysis to chatting and bragging, everything is available.

And today!

Opening the forum, the hottest post was a discussion thread from the bragging section—

“A Big Deal! APEX’s First Week Paying Player Ratio Hits 58.2%?!”

The post was made just ten minutes ago!

And it already had hundreds of replies!

#2 MouseDuck: Taking second floor, this data is ridiculously absurd, right? Could it be a mistake by China Digital Entertainnt Association? (Thinking)

#5 Turkey-Flavored Crisps: Unlikely. I saw CDEA specifically marked that this data is excluded from average statistics, which ans even CDEA thinks this number is absurd and has verified it multiple tis.

#7 GrayMist: Don’t doubt it. Our team analyzed it; the data is correct. We triple-checked it. People are stunned (frustrated).

#11 Little Fla: Indeed, it’s that absurd. Our executives at Flaming Fire were all called to etings. They must be studying the APEX charging model.

#12 NoCilantro: Gotta say, the season pass really hits hard, ensuring both daily active users and revenue.

#16 Miserable Polar Bear: This 58.2% is just crazy. I’m at Xunteng operations, and even we’ve started researching this charging model. Can you believe it?

#17 Severely Wounded: Our company’s ga ca out around the sa ti as APEX. We thought a 7% ratio was high, and then suddenly this 58.2% shows up (crying).

#21 Yaxy: This ratio is really off the charts. Sixty percent in just one week—running it for a year, wouldn’t it hit ninety? (Petrified)

#34 Grateful Blessing: Hey, no big deal. Previously, TTF had a 103% ratio on Yiyou X2. The ga sold even more than the motion-sensing pods. Can humans do that? (Sarcastic)

#38 Bronze Shell Casing: From Titanfall to APEX, this Xiao Huang series’ data has always been crazy. No one can beat it...

#59 I’m a Slide Tackle: This paid player ratio is going to shake up free-to-play gas’ in-app purchase models.

#92 EverythingWillHurtYou: According to the dozens of big and small companies above, season passes plus no attributes are about to cause a wave...

#99 Canned Cola 1: Diarrhea dicine, the quake has started. Season passes are already being made...

A heated discussion!

Just like many industry insiders on the forum said,

the ergence of season passes plus no attributes is a comprehensive dinsionality reduction attack on the current free-to-play market.

Perhaps it’s because players have long resented attribute sales, or maybe it’s because Golden Wind’s costic design is outstanding, or the sentintal attribute bonuses from Titanfall.

In short,

when nearly 60% of players are paying custors,

almost all free-to-play ga producers and operators regard APEX as a key case for study.

Major gaming companies are mobilizing to catch up with Golden Wind’s pace, focusing on the ga itself and the quality of costics, researching this brand-new, critically acclaid, and comrcially successful charging model...

……

“Not... like shampoo, shower gel, and face wash, I really shouldn’t bring those, right?”

“It’s checked baggage, and it won’t kill you to carry it.”

“Then what’s this...?”

“A shoulder and neck massager. Neon is insanely competitive there. You’ll fit right in. Rember to relax a bit every day, don’t let it affect your work.”

“Alright, but what about this mask?”

“It’s for n only. Use one when you rember.”

“I doubt I’ll rember.”

“That’s okay, I’ll remind you. Oh, by the way, your razor is on the side. This side has toiletries, and here are daily dicines. Flip this side, and you’ll see daily clothes...”

Monday morning, in Gu Sheng’s apartnt.

Gu Sheng, dressed neatly, buttoned the cuffs on his sleeves while looking at Little Nezha wearing strawberry bear pajamas, explaining exactly what was packed in the suitcase.

Chattering endlessly, tirelessly.

A warm current spread through Gu Sheng’s heart, making his gaze softer and gentler.

From yesterday until now,

Little Nezha had truly worried over the luggage for Gu Sheng’s business trip.

From large items like the laptop to small things like soap and face wash.

From purchasing to packing, it was all Shen Miaomiao’s handiwork.

Now,

his suitcase was packed to the brim like a treasure chest.

Filled with travel necessities and heavier feelings of concern.

Gu Sheng wasn’t a life idiot.

On the contrary, having always lived alone, he was fully capable of taking care of himself.

But,

this ti, he didn’t intervene and instead greedily soaked up this unprecedented warmth.

“...Hmm, that’s basically it. Got it?”

With a click, Shen Miaomiao locked the large suitcase and looked up at Gu Sheng.

“Got it.”

Click. Gu Sheng fastened his Mickey Mouse watch strap, smiled, and nodded, but his gaze remained fixed on Shen Miaomiao’s face.

Shen Miaomiao felt a bit embarrassed under his gaze and wrinkled her nose:

“What do you an ‘got it’? You probably didn’t even look inside the suitcase just now.”

Caught out, Gu Sheng’s face flushed red, and he awkwardly grinned:

“Well, they won’t grow legs and run away. I’ll unpack them when I get to Neon.”

“That’s true.”

Saying this, Shen Miaomiao chuckled and grabbed the suitcase handle, pulling the large case up.

The two walked to the front door.

“You’re in charge of the house, right?”

Gu Sheng glanced around the apartnt, which was increasingly like a ho, and finally fixed his gaze on Little Nezha.

“Don’t worry, it’s on !”

Shen Miaomiao smiled playfully and patted her chest.

Gu Sheng opened his mouth as if to say sothing but ended up not speaking.

Shen Miaomiao also scratched her head and waved her hand at Gu Sheng:

“So... see you in a month or two?”

“Yeah,”

Gu Sheng nodded:

“Gotta go. Lu Bian and the others are downstairs to take to the airport.”

Saying this, Gu Sheng turned, reached for the door handle, about to set off for Neon.

However,

before he could open the door,

Shen Miaomiao’s voice ca from behind.

“Old Gu!”

“What’s up?”

Gu Sheng turned around.

The next second,

a sweet peach-like scent wafted over, and Gu Sheng felt warmth in his arms as a light and soft figure tiptoed to wrap her arms around his neck.

“A polite hug... Bon voyage.”

Little Nezha’s voice was soft and tender, barely louder than a mosquito’s hum.

Gu Sheng’s mind went blank!

He chanically raised his hand to wrap around the slender waist of the gentle girl in his arms and lightly patted her:

“Ah... ah, bon... bon voyage...”

“Definitely bon voyage.”

Pfft.

Shen Miaomiao couldn’t help but laugh softly and lightly tapped Gu Sheng’s back: “Rember to smoke less and eat more fruit when you’re there.”

“But fruit is expensive there,” Gu Sheng said quietly.

“Who do you think you’re looking down on?” Shen Miaomiao rolled her eyes and pouted: “I’ll reimburse you.”

Gu Sheng smiled as well: “The boss is generous.”

“Also, rember to report your work status every day.” Shen Miaomiao continued.

“Okay,” Gu Sheng agreed and reminded her: “The weather is getting cold soon, rember to find clothes for yourself. The thermoter, fever dicine, and so common dicines are all in the small dicine box in the sideboard. If you feel unwell, rember to call Secretary Chu...”

“Alright, alright, I know.”

Listening to the reminders from the person beside her, Shen Miaomiao smiled like a flower, unable to stop the corners of her mouth from lifting:

“I’m not incapable of taking care of myself.”

After a mont of silence,

Gu Sheng’s voice was soft: “Then... shall we...”

“Uh...” Shen Miaomiao bit her lip.

The two released their arms and exchanged a soft smile.

Gu Sheng turned and pushed the door open, waving behind him: “Let’s go! Bye-bye!”

Shen Miaomiao’s voice rang from behind:

“Brave boy, go create miracles!”

……

Bang.

The car door closed, and Gu Sheng patted the front seat:

“Driver, take to Binjiang Airport.”

“No ter,”

the front-seat driver Lu Bian laughed and started the car.

“Damn, you guys are so shady!”

Gu Sheng made a surprised expression:

“I’m going to complain about you.”

“Go ahead,”

Lu Bian sneered like a rogue:

“From here to Binjiang Airport, that’s at least two thousand words of gossip. No bargaining.”

“I... what gossip do I have to tell?”

As the car started moving, Gu Sheng looked guiltily out the window:

“I’m as clear as water, as bright as a mirror, no less than tens of thousands of shining lamps, bright as daylight, I...”

“Sheng, can you stop bragging?”

Before Lu Bian could speak, Da Jiang in the passenger seat couldn’t stand it anymore:

“You haven’t closed your mouth since you left the building. It’s almost stretched to the back of your head. You look like you’re floating and sliding. I saw right through it.”

Gu Sheng: ...

Is it that obvious?

He scratched his head: “Really no gossip...”

“Boring old Gu,”

Lu Bian clicked his tongue in disapproval:

“Da Jiang and I struggled all the way through half of Binjiang to see you off. For what? Just for two pieces of gossip? Your attitude isn’t cooperative at all!”

“Ah?”

Gu Sheng was hurt, clutching his chest:

“I thought you guys ca out of brotherly affection to see off!”

“Pfft—”

Lu Bian snorted:

“Don’t kid yourself. There’s no brotherhood in gossip. If you don’t talk, I’d turn the car around and take you to the north city train station.”

“Hey, what? You’re threatening !”

Gu Sheng was shocked at their shalessness.

“Yep, threatening you!”

Lu Bian bared his teeth in the rearview mirror, putting on a fierce face:

“Or I’ll treat you to breakfast!”

At the sa ti, Da Jiang added appropriately: “That’s just how we do things.”

Gu Sheng was speechless. He couldn’t argue with Lu Bian, who was driving, so he rolled his eyes:

“It’s nothing much, just that the two of us went shopping yesterday. She helped buy so business trip supplies, then packed the luggage a bit. I wasn’t going to bring them, but I couldn’t refuse Little Nezha. That’s it, really no gossip.”

Gu Sheng shrugged, helplessly ‘telling the truth.’

However!

Lu Bian gasped!

“Whoa—that’s called ‘no gossip’?”

“What do you call it then?” Gu Sheng shrugged: “Just bought so stuff to use and packed the luggage a bit.”

“Geez! Tsk tsk tsk! Listen to yourself. Does that sound like human talk?”

Lu Bian lanted with mock grief:

“I should record this and send it to Boss Ou. He’ll definitely run away from ho!”

“Huh?!”

Gu Sheng was confused:

“Is it really that serious?”

“Nonsense! Teacher Lu’s mini-class is starting!”

Lu Bian said:

“I ask you, guess why Boss Ou insisted on bringing you those supplies?”

“Because...” Gu Sheng scratched his head: “Because she’s afraid I won’t get used to Neon?”

“Fool! Idiot!”

Lu Bian’s voice rose eight notes:

“Global trade! Clothes, food, daily supplies, toiletries—Neon and us are neighbors separated by only a strip of water. Who wouldn’t get used to whose?”

“That’s true...”

Gu Sheng couldn’t argue.

“So! She’s not worried you won’t get used to Neon!”

Lu Bian scolded:

“She just wants you to use what she prepared for you! To make you think of her all the ti!”

“You don’t get it? Then you’re nothing!!!”

The car sped toward the airport, and Gu Sheng in the back seat was speechless.

No wonder Little Nezha insisted on packing his luggage.

“Really...?”

Gu Sheng pondered for a long ti and clicked his tongue:

“I thought...”

“What did you think?”

Lu Bian interrupted, sighing helplessly to enlighten old Gu, who was confused about the situation:

“Think carefully, what’s Boss Ou’s identity?”

“She’s the only daughter of Shen Wanlin, the chairman of Shen Capital. Using Little Western’s words, she’s a financial tycoon’s daughter!”

“A young lady brought up in that kind of family wouldn’t casually co-rent a place with a man, would she?”

Whoa—

Lu Bian’s words made Gu Sheng think deeply.

Before, he felt the unclear feelings between him and Little Nezha but always vague and hazy.

But now, after Lu Bian’s guidance, he suddenly felt like, “When the tides rise on Qiantang River, only today do I truly know who I am.”

Thinking this,

the car stopped, and the group arrived at the airport.

After hugging and bidding farewell to Lu Bian and Da Jiang, Gu Sheng walked into the airport.

Dragging the heavy luggage to check-in, he kept pondering, his mind replaying what Old Lu just told him:

“Boss Ou has already gone this far. You should show so attitude. Not necessarily a direct declaration, but at least act like a man a bit.”

Hmm...

Gu Sheng nodded.

Looks like he’d have to pay more attention and show so attitude and signs of care in the future.

But!

Now!

With the Silent Hill PT project upcoming, career cos first!

After all, Old Lu also reminded him—Little Nezha is a wealthy heiress.

To really be a couple publicly, besides understanding each other’s feelings, the more important thing is mutual pursuit.

Since I have the system, I must leave no regrets.

Now, Golden Wind is about to enter the billion-dollar club and beco a mid-sized ga company.

And this is only a small step forward.

Guangyao, Nuyan, Zhenting, Xunteng, Yiyou, Kora, Yunwei, Weiwangdi...

The world’s ga market is at a rising dawn.

And I will rise amidst this brilliant prosperity, ascend to the throne of the king of gas, and reach the pinnacle of the world!

Of course!

The road to becoming the king of gas is still very long.

Before that,

let first beco the king of horror gas!

Starting with Silent Hill PT!