My game, you have no right to award

Chapter 91 Unscrupulous Reporter

Zhou Kuang was actually looking at the system's mall interface just now.

Now that he has decided to do it, he must do it thoroughly.

Never give the other party a chance to turn things around.

Simply posting a video analyzing where the other party's trailer is fake is not considered solid evidence. Often, such videos will eventually turn into a war of words among fans.

If you speak reasonably, the other party will only think that you are selfish.

After all, it seems that "Netherworld" and "Dragonborn: Eternal Fire" are in direct competition.

They are all domestic ARPGs, and they are all vying for the title of the first domestic 3A game.

And the actual gameplay demos all looked great, even Dragonborn: Eternal Flame was more stunning.

"Dragonborn: Eternal Fire" was released earlier than "Netherworld".

The other side only has eight months until release, while Netherworld Mountain and Sea hasn't even announced a release date yet.

If at this time, Megvii Games came out to accuse the other party, netizens' first reaction would be to think that this was a shady trick they used to eliminate their competitors.

Only Zhou Kuang and those in the industry who had sharp eyes and could see the truth knew that the two were simply not on the same level.

There are at least a few hundred game companies in the country that can afford to use CG to fake a real machine demonstration.

But the only ones who could make "Netherworld Mountains and Seas" were Kuangshi Games and him, Zhou Kuang.

After all, there are still very few people who have the ability to think rationally and critically.

No reason, no logic, only emotion.

"Netherworld Mountains and Seas" doesn't have time to get stuck in the quagmire with "Dragonborn: Eternal Fire".

Even if you win, you won't show your face.

He was just looking in the mall to see if there were any suitable props that could be used in this situation.

It would be best if it was a killer weapon that could end the game directly.

He remembered that he had seen similar props before, but he didn't know if he could find the most suitable one.

Suddenly, he caught a glimpse of a prop, and the moment he saw the name of the prop, his eyes lit up.

【Black Material Excavator (Limited Edition)】

Introduction: This tool allows you to automatically dig up negative information about a specific target. Targets can be set to individuals or groups, and once set, they cannot be changed! The quality and quantity of negative information uncovered is determined by the target's code of conduct, moral standards, and the depth of the hidden negative information.

[Restricted version label: Only for groups, only for social scum and dregs]

[Tag Analysis: This item can only be used against groups that seriously violate morality or laws. If it is used against innocent targets or individuals, or used as a form of retaliation, the item will automatically become invalid.]

[Exchange price: 2899 points]

This prop seems to be tailor-made for him!
As long as we can get the real black material of the other company as evidence, then "Dragonborn: The Eternal Fire" will be crippled even if it doesn't want to die!
This limited edition label was the first time he had seen it.

It seems that based on the limited version label, there will be certain restrictions on the use of this item.

For example, this prop is limited to use against groups and social scum, which coincides with his goal.

Since there is a restricted version, there must be an unrestricted version.

Suddenly thinking of this, Zhou Kuang's heart began to beat wildly. If that was the case, the power of this prop was simply too terrifying.

If you really have the unlimited [Black Material Excavator], wouldn't it be like having an imperial sword that can threaten anyone?

What is the Records of the Actions of All Officials?
So if he wants to get some dirt on Antarctic Interactive Entertainment...

Thinking of this, Zhou Kuang was shocked by his own thoughts and quickly shook his head.

What I'm thinking about...

Actually, it’s not impossible…

However, the price of this prop is really expensive!
Even if it is a restricted-level prop, Zhou Kuang has to use up most of his points if he wants to buy it.

However, he gritted his teeth and stomped his feet and bought it!
I can’t bear to let the child catch the wolf!
Today, Zhou Kuang will eliminate the harm to the people!
More importantly, he wants to kill the chicken to scare the monkeys!

Don’t let a Phoenix Soul Infinite pop up today to try to scam him, and then a Dragon Soul Infinite pop up tomorrow to cause trouble for him.

It's just so annoying.

"Congratulations to the host for purchasing the [Black Material Excavator (Limited Edition)]!"

"Please check the item details in your backpack!"

Zhou Kuang ignored the system and opened his backpack to select items for use.

"Please select the target to use the props!"

"Phoenix Soul Infinite Game Company!"

"Goal setting complete! Please be patient!"

Zhou Kuang knew that the next step was to wait for this prop to work.

I just don’t know what form the negative information revealed by this prop will take?
"Brother Kuang, Brother Kuang!"

"Uh-huh."

Zhou Kuang quickly pulled his attention back from the system to reality.

Looking at the slightly expectant eyes of the two people in front of him, Zhou Kuang subconsciously touched the stubble on his chin.

"It doesn't matter, just leave this to me."

Zhou Kuang said with confidence.

"But……"

Shen Jun was a little anxious.

"Don't worry, I will make the fraudulent company pay the price."

"You just need to rest assured and work hard, and make Netherworld Mountain and Sea seriously."

After hearing Zhou Kuang's promise, Shen Jun and Zhao Jiajun nodded.

"You guys go ahead, I'll think about this."

"Ok."

After the two men left, Zhou Kuang asked someone to call Feng Qi and Yang Ji over.

The two of them sat where Shen Jun and Zhao Jiajun had sat before, and there was still some warmth left on the sofa.

Zhou Kuang sat behind his desk.

"Look at this video."

Both of them are extremely busy and naturally have no time to care about other companies' game projects, so when they saw the trailer of "Dragonborn: Eternal Fire", they were still greatly shocked.

But soon, they also saw through the trick.

"Brother Kuang, this..."

Feng Qi frowned and raised his head and said.

"Yes, that's right."

"This company used CG to fake a real machine demonstration."

Zhou Kuang gave an affirmative answer.

When seeing the release date at the end of the trailer, even Yang Ji cursed, obviously realizing the impact this game would have on their project.

You said Phoenix Soul Unlimited, how many times have they made false propaganda time and time again? Have they changed their ways? It's just the same old story in a new bottle!

Foreign AAA titles have their reasons for saying, "What are we doing? We're doing real gameplay demos! What the hell are you doing? You expect me to believe that?"
What's the current level of Phoenix Soul Infinity? There are only a few people here. Who can you fool with CG imitating a real machine demonstration?

You can't fool me! You don't have the ability to do that, you know? If this continues, it'll be exposed. After the players criticize the media and then get hammered by the industry, no one will believe it anymore!

No shame!
"Don't worry, I already have a way to deal with them."

Hearing Zhou Kuang say this, they both nodded quickly.

Just don't let us deal with them.

We only know how to play the game, but we don’t know how to play in the lane.

"You must make it clear to everyone personally that from today on, no one is allowed to say a single word about the game 'Dragonborn: Eternal Flame' to anyone outside."

"Do you understand?"

"Understood!" "No problem."

Seeing that both of them agreed readily, Zhou Kuang nodded with satisfaction.

"From now on, we will maintain radio silence!"

"Just focus on making games."

"I'll take care of all the things outside. Like I said before, you guys are responsible for making the game, and I'll take care of the rest."

Hearing Zhou Kuang say this, the two felt very relieved.

……

At around nine o'clock that evening, Yang Ji walked out of the office building. He had just finished working overtime and just wanted to rush home to sleep.

At this moment, a figure suddenly rushed out from the side.

He was dressed in black and approached Yang Ji quickly, scaring him.

"Hello, Team Leader Yang!"

"who are you?"

Does this person know himself?
Yang Ji looked at the face of the person in front of him, but he couldn't remember who this person was.

"Oh sorry, I forgot to introduce myself."

The person opposite quickly took out a business card from his pocket and handed it over.

Yang Ji took it and looked at it under the street light. It said "Xingyou News reporter, Hu Ji" on it.

In an instant, Yang Ji became extremely alert.

A reporter from a gaming-related newspaper specifically stopped him on his way home from get off work and knew his name and identity.

This is definitely no coincidence!
Anyone who believes this is a coincidence is out of their mind.

No matter what the reporter's purpose was in finding him, it was obviously not a good thing.

However, he was wary while also smiling politely.

"Hello, reporter Hu. What can I do for you?"

Hu Ji also showed a smug smile at the corner of his mouth, and then said: "Team Leader Yang, I want to interview you."

Before Yang Ji could refuse, the other party continued, "A new game has recently been released in China called 'Dragonborn: Eternal Fire', which has caused a great response among players."

"As a colleague, especially since you guys are working on a domestic 3A project that was announced earlier than theirs, what do you think of this work?"

really.

When Yang Ji heard the name "Dragonborn: Eternal Fire", he was 100% sure that the other party had bad intentions!

He remembered that Zhou Kuang had specifically told him and Feng Qi not to discuss this game with anyone outside the company.

It seems that Brother Kuang had thought of this day coming a long time ago.

Calm down, Yang Ji, you can do this! Just brush him off.

Yang Ji thought about it and then answered.

"I'm sorry, I only focus on our company's projects. For other companies' projects, please ask them."

Hu Ji gave a sly smile.

"So you think their work is insignificant compared to your project, right?"

"I didn't say that!"

Yang Ji looked at the other party angrily. What he had just said was actually tampered with in front of him by the other party.

He wanted to leave quickly, but Hu Ji stood in front of him and continued, "Many players were amazed by the trailer for 'Dragonborn: Eternal Flame' and thought the graphics in the trailer had surpassed those of 'Netherworld Mountains and Seas' that you're currently working on."

"What do you think about this?"

Yang Ji was already burning with anger at this time, glaring at him with hatred.

After all, when it comes to visual expression, the other party is questioning his strength in the professional field of his work.

"Dragonborn: Eternal Fire" is clearly cheating, how can we generalize it?

But Yang Ji couldn't tell him that "Dragonborn: Eternal Fire" was just a real-game demo faked with CG. After all, he still remembered Zhou Kuang's instructions firmly in his heart.

"No comment!"

"You mean you can't give any compliments about the graphics of Dragonborn: Eternal Flame, right?"

"That's right. After all, you are competitors. How can you praise your opponent?"

"..."

Yang Ji no longer wanted to pay attention to him and wanted to try to avoid this annoying reporter, but Hu Ji stayed with him, circling around him like a fly, and kept pestering him.

Seeing that Yang Ji was a little reluctant, Hu Ji suddenly changed the subject.

"I heard that the progress of the Netherworld Mountain and Sea project is slow because it encountered technical difficulties. Why do you think the progress of Dragonborn: Eternal Fire is so much faster than yours? They're only eight months away from release."

"Does this mean that your technical capabilities are inferior to theirs?"

Yang Ji stopped, stared at the other person, and said word by word:

"We have not encountered any technical difficulties, and the project progress has been progressing normally!"

"Oh, I understand, I understand." Hu Ji smiled and shook his head. "Team Leader Yang denied encountering any technical difficulties and denied that the project progress was slow, but he did not deny that his technical capabilities were inferior to those of Dragonborn: Eternal Flame."

"I said, are you done yet?"

Yang Ji was completely angry this time.

No matter what I say, Hu Ji will always find a way to misinterpret it.

He wished he could use physics to solve this problem and just knock him down with one punch!

Hu Ji raised his hands in surrender, but his expression was not serious at all.

"One last question."

"Do you think the art in the trailer for Netherworld isn't as good as that in Dragonborn: Eternal Flame? Is it because Chinese traditional painting isn't as good as Western fantasy?"

When Yang Ji heard this question, his eyes instantly turned red.

Because Yang Ji has been learning Chinese painting since he was young, all his artistic achievements come from his study of Chinese painting.

He also loves this style from the bottom of his heart.

So when Yang Ji heard someone belittling it, saying it was not as good as Western fantasy styles, he was so angry that he was shaking all over.

"Shut up! What do you know!"

"That style of art is not even comparable to Chinese painting!!"

"You are an amateur and you don't know shit!"

Seeing that Yang Ji was finally angered by him, Hu Ji showed a smug smile, but he still did not forget to add fuel to the fire.

"Oh? Then tell me."

Only then did Yang Ji realize that he had spoken out of turn, and he walked away quickly with a grim face.

This time Hu Ji did not stop him. Instead, he looked at Yang Ji's back, took out a recorder from his pocket, paused, and sneered a few times.

"Hum hum……"