Agreeing to Create Bad Games, What the Hell Is ‘Titanfall’? Chapter 175: Bulldozer! Activate!

Since Little Nezha had no objections, Gu Sheng naturally had none either.

However, Gu Sheng couldn't help but admire Shen Miaomiao's courage.

She truly was an iron-headed warrior, daring to clash with anyone.

From Starlight to Glorious, then to various Asian giants and XunTeng Technology.

Throughout their journey, they had countless overt and covert enemies, facing obstacles and difficulties one after another.

Yet, Shen Miaomiao's trust in him had remained unwavering.

Even now, Gu Sheng vividly rembered when they were developing their first ga Cat Mario—Little Nezha waving her tiny hand and directly doubling the budget.

And now.

They were about to face their first confrontation with Kora—this world-class gaming company!

Although!

Now adorned with the halo of "King of Horror Gas."

With Phasmophobia preceding and Silent Hill PT following, two horror gas achieving consecutive successes.

While Kora's five horror gas mostly resulted in losses.

Their overall deficit could be called a black hole for horror gas.

To so extent, he was leveraging his strengths against their weaknesses.

But!

In terms of market presence, Golden Wind was at an absolute disadvantage!

Because gas need platforms.

Motion-sensing pods aren't like PCs with high global penetration. According to last year's statistics, global PC users exceeded 3 billion, with strong cross-platform compatibility. No matter which platform the ga is on, as long as it's on PC, players can purchase and play it—the only difference being the launch platform.

But motion-sensing pods are different. Due to their relatively short developnt ti, major manufacturers are racing to seize market opportunities.

Thus, their exclusivity is extrely strong.

As one of the world's largest motion-sensing pod manufacturers, Kora's KMN-3, combined with the previous generation KMN-2, occupies a significant portion of the global market share.

The two generations total tens of millions of units.

aning, once Silent Hill is released, it will have an audience of tens of millions waiting.

Now, look at their side.

Currently, Golden Wind's most stable and only motion-sensing pod partner is Yiyou.

But Yiyou's strength...

Dostically, it can't compare to Kora, let alone globally.

To date, Yiyou X2's global sales barely reach a few million units—nowhere near Kora's level.

To put it bluntly.

Even if Gu Sheng were to pull off another "Titanfall miracle" and max out Yiyou X2's login rates!

It would still only be one-tenth of Kora's market—maybe not even that.

This is an absolute disadvantage!

Of course!

As an independent ga company, Golden Wind could take an alternative approach for this ga's platform.

For example, Arica's "CloudPower-Vivendi."

But just seeing the na made Gu Sheng's head buzz.

Vivendi.

The na filled him with even more foreboding.

If Kora is the parallel-world Konami.

Then Vivendi is undoubtedly the parallel-world Vivendi.

Starting with plumbing, Vivendi is even more formidable than the pachinko-obsessed Kora.

"Hostile takeovers, violent dismantling, listing-for-sale deals, aggressive layoffs, interfering with projects—you na it."

For profit, if you can think of it, they've done it.

In comparison, even a "copy ninja" like XunTeng seems adorable.

At least XunTeng just copies—they're still making gas.

A heavyweight beast like Vivendi treats ga design like assembly line screw-tightening.

So.

Even if CloudPower's motion-sensing pods could rival Kora globally, and if he asked, they'd likely welco him.

Gu Sheng still wanted nothing to do with such a grotesque imperialist power.

Overall!

In reputation—Golden Wind has the advantage!

In market—Kora has the advantage!

Since their strengths lie in different dinsions, which is better depends on perspective.

Golden Wind might not lose, and Kora might not win.

Thus!

Two days later!

The project initiation eting was held under Gu Sheng's leadership.

Originally, such etings required CEO Shen Miaomiao's presence.

But yesterday, CDEA Chairman Jiang Yingcai called.

Yes.

Chairman.

Last month, CDEA's high council underwent a reshuffle. The old chairman retired, and sole candidate Jiang Yingcai took office!

After years of waiting, he finally got his chance.

The first major event Chairman Jiang faced was the annual 【CDEA Charity Week】 in February.

During this event, CDEA invites select dostic ga studios, companies, and groups to offer their "charity ga bundles."

These bundles package classic older gas for promotional sales, with 10%-15% of proceeds donated to charity.

When first launched, the event received widespread acclaim.

Especially for developers.

The bundle model focuses on small profits but quick turnover, benefiting everyone.

anwhile, active participation in charity boosts prestige and reputation.

A win-win situation, so developers eagerly join.

But because it's so attractive, initially too many wanted in, with wildly varying ga quality—so just joining for the hype.

Thus, in subsequent years, CDEA refined the system, raised standards, and adopted an invitation-only approach.

Each year, CDEA curates a list, inviting only top-tier dostic developers to ensure bundle quality.

And this year!

With Jiang Yingcai newly at CDEA's helm.

Golden Wind topped his invitation list!

In terms of scale, Golden Wind isn't yet a "top-tier developer."

But its influence rivals giants like Thunderous, Fury Fla, XunTeng, and Yiyou!

After much discussion at Jiang's insistence, Golden Wind was exceptionally included.

Jiang personally called, inviting Golden Wind to send representatives to tomorrow's invitation eting.

Such a great opportunity, plus the chairman's personal invitation—Golden Wind had to attend.

Thus, early in the morning, Shen Miaomiao and Chu Qingzhou boarded a train to Zhongjing.

As for the project initiation?

Naturally, it fell to Gu Sheng.

After all, besides being Chief Ga Director, he's also Golden Wind's Vice President.

...

"CEO Shen is temporarily away on business, so she won't attend today's eting,"

Gu Sheng's voice echoed in Golden Wind's conference room that morning:

"I'll handle all project initiation decisions."

Hearing this!

From project leads Lu Bian and Da Jiang to Jiang Yun.

To deputy leads Kailing, Jiang Shan, Yuki, and Sato.

No one reacted much, just nodding slightly, waiting for Gu Sheng to continue.

As if "CEO Shen's absence" wasn't noteworthy.

I'm really the power behind the throne.

Gu Sheng grinned inwardly.

Clearing his throat, he said, "Now that everyone's here, let's begin."

"Two days ago, CEO Shen and I discussed,"

Gu Sheng continued:

"Kora's sudden change canceled our involvent in Silent Hill's main developnt."

"Though Kora hasn't officially announced or notified us yet,"

"In reality, they've already assembled their own team to develop Silent Hill."

Here, Gu Sheng glanced at Sato and Yuki.

Both nodded in confirmation.

Otherwise, they wouldn't have left Kora for Golden Wind.

"Result-wise, Kora's actions didn't cause us much loss,"

Gu Sheng went on:

"But their deceitful tactics left CEO Shen deeply dissatisfied!"

"She told explicitly: this ti, we clash with Kora—and aim to crush them!"

"To show them Silent Hill PT's success wasn't due to Kora's size, but Golden Wind's talent."

"And to make them see who truly holds horror gaming's future."

"When I asked if she feared losing, CEO Shen replied with just three words—"

Here.

Gu Sheng raised three fingers, eyes flashing coldly, radiating killing intent!

"Run them over!"

Clearly, he'd misunderstood Shen Miaomiao's joke yesterday.

Whoa—!!!

The room erupted in gasps!

So bold!

Because!

To everyone, CEO Ou (Shen Miaomiao's nickna) was always cheerful and easygoing, rarely interfering, treating them as true friends.

Who knew?

The usually easygoing CEO Ou could say sothing so fierce!

Morale booster!

Though clashing with a behemoth like Kora would be perilous.

With CEO Ou's words and Director Gu—the King of Horror Gas—leading the charge!

Fighting Kora head-on isn't hopeless!

Besides, looking back, every opponent Golden Wind faced was formidable.

So!

After exchanging glances, the room ignited with fiery determination, slamming tables passionately!

'Damn! CEO Ou's personally displeased? Screw Kora!'

'CEO Ou's anger is ours! Fight!'

'Starlight, Glorious, Thunderous, XunTeng's big three—we've fought hard battles! Fear Kora? Bring it!'

'CEO Ou gave bonuses, now commands—where she points, we strike!'

'Just fight! Three of PT's four leads are here—Kora's dood!'

'CEO Ou's rare clarity—we must avenge her!'

'Old Gu, just tell us how!'

'Yeah, Sheng, guide us—let's show Kora true ruthlessness!'

'Fully-insured truck ready!'

'Bulldozer! Activate!'

'Ram them!'

'...'

The room buzzed with fervor!

Rember!

Just three days ago!

Shen Miaomiao spearheaded a massive salary raise!

As the saying goes, cutting soone's inco is like killing their parents.

Now, whoever displeased CEO Ou was Golden Wind's greatest enemy!

Kora's size be damned!

We'll scatter them to the winds!

Inspired, Gu Sheng clapped his hands:

"Since we're targeting Kora and Silent Hill, we'll start from PT."

"With Silent Hill's rights in Kora's hands, we can't use the na."

"But fortunately! Yuki!"

Here, Gu Sheng gestured to Kamikawa Yuki:

"During PT's developnt, Yuki suggested giving the demo's protagonist an identity."

"After discussion, we agreed a truth-seeking reporter fit best."

"Hence the ending teaser."

"And now!"

"Silent Hill's story ends for us."

"But reporter Miles' story begins!"

With that!

Gu Sheng stepped aside, revealing the laser projector screen.

Clicking the remote!

The screen displayed a ga cover—

Dark, oppressive, grim!

In a cluttered sewer, a hulking figure lood, eyes glowing eerily—

"Outlast?"

Lu Bian, at the table's head, stroked his chin, shuddering at the sinister art.

Gu Sheng smiled slightly and nodded:

"Outlast."

Exactly!

PT's teaser set up this phenonon from Gu Sheng's past life!

Maybe you don't know Miles. Maybe Mountain ntal Hospital is unfamiliar.

But if you've ever touched horror gas, you've heard of Outlast!

In Gu Sheng's past life, it sparked a horror ga frenzy!

In his horror universe, Miles leaves Silent Hill, receiving an email titled "The Truth Must Be Revealed."

The anonymous sender ntions Mountain ntal Hospital in Colorado, site of horrific experints.

Tracking the email leads nowhere—just a dummy account.

Driven by curiosity and truth-seeking, Miles heads to Colorado, sneaking into the asylum at night.

There!

Miles endures his most terrifying night!

Deranged inmates and grotesque mutants hunt him endlessly!

His only tool? A DV cara with dying batteries, barely lighting the darkness!

Damn!!!

The team shuddered at Gu Sheng's pitch!

Midnight, infiltration, ntal asylum.

Pursuit, escape, failing cara.

Sinister!

Absolutely sinister!

Each elent alone is unsettling.

Yet Gu Sheng combined all three!

Who knows how terrifying this ga will be!