Starting with Genshin Impact, the whole world is going crazy for it.

Clearly, everyone is focused on the real-time data released by Starlight.

In the first few data points, Zhou Tiankuo's game was far behind.

In terms of revenue from in-game purchases, it was a whole digit less than that of "Catch Monsters Together".

This is despite Dungeon Fighter Online offering many gift packs at launch.

Even though many people understand that one day's data doesn't mean much, what's more, their real bet is on a month's worth of in-game purchases...

But that's how people's psychology is.

When something becomes popular and widely used, people always wonder if there's something good about it that they don't know!

[Speechless. I'm not posting anymore.]

[They bragged so much before, I thought they were amazing. Wake up, you can't beat a studio this big.]

I want to watch Zhou Tiankuo's live stream. I don't know if he's crying right now, but I'm really looking forward to it!

[Hey guys! I just downloaded "Let's Catch Monsters" and bought a newbie pack. Anyone want to play together?]

[Hahaha, you guys are so mean! Okay, I'll count you in.]

……

Zhou Tiankuo was aware of these comments circulating online.

In addition to the real-time data from the Starlight website, he also keeps a close eye on public opinion trends.

Zhou Tiankuo was somewhat unwilling and anxious about the other data, but he was particularly concerned about the revenue from in-game purchases...

Zhou Tiankuo felt that it was naive to start mocking players of the game Dungeon & Fighter right now!

This is a character-raising fighting game.

The launch gift pack is nothing compared to what's really going on.

Only by playing the game can you discover where the real money-making aspects of this game lie.

Even if more pay-to-win packages are released later, the game "Let's Catch Monsters" still can't compare.

Thinking of how much people in his previous life were willing to give up and how crazy they were about the game Dungeon Fighter Online, Zhou Tiankuo suddenly felt full of confidence.

"It seems alright now. At least it's not as bad as I imagined."

Zhou Tiankuo himself had considered all the factors involved.

He had already anticipated this.

So, after looking at the data for a while, he closed the interface.

Yes, he's already starting to think about what to do with the next game!

He plans to update Genshin Impact in the next couple of days, and then gradually launch the experience in internet cafes and other similar venues.

However, he hasn't decided on the game for next month yet.

Currently, his options include anime-style mobile games, farming games, and addictive games.

There are also single-player masterpieces available for purchase.

Thinking of that last option, Zhou Tiankuo became excited.

He is a big fan of Miyazaki, and after he first got this game system, he started thinking about whether he should make a game like the Souls series!

Now that he's considered this step, Zhou Tiankuo feels it's time.

In his mind, Dungeon Fighter Online would definitely beat that plagiarized game.

If he wins this bet, he will gain even more popularity and traffic.

The other party not only has to apologize, but also needs to use their various promotional methods to help Tiankuo Studio advertise.

Therefore, Zhou Tiankuo believes that his next game still has a lot of potential.

Moreover, the studio has now built up a basic reputation, so releasing buy-to-play games won't be offensive.

On the contrary, many players have expressed their desire for such a game to exist.

Chapter 152 Overtaking on a Curve, Making Opponents Fear

Even until the end of the night, Zhou Tiankuo was still planning the next game.

Because he was so engrossed in Miyazaki's Souls series of games, he didn't even look at the statistics on that website anymore.

Zhou Tiankuo thought about it for a long time.

First of all, the quality of the Souls series is beyond question; otherwise, it wouldn't have so many players.

From Bloodborne and Dark Souls to Sekiro...

There's also the story of Zhou Tiankuo, who had pre-ordered the game but couldn't play it, and ended up being transported to the Elden Ring in this world.

Each game sparked a huge frenzy.

Zhou Tiankuo couldn't help but feel excited when he recalled the exquisite visuals, the magnificent and complete world view, and the unique fragmented narrative style of the Souls series.

Bringing such a great game to the world will surely win everyone's love as well.

But he was struggling with which step to take.

Without the introduction and groundwork laid by the previous Souls series, would people accept it if we directly made the Old Man's Ring?

The game is excellent, but there's always a process of gradually increasing difficulty.

On the one hand, Zhou Tiankuo wanted to present all the games to everyone in the complete order of the series.

On the other hand, Zhou Tiankuo himself was somewhat interested in playing with the old man's ring.

It has to be said that this game is also one of his biggest concerns.

"My pre-order, 300 yuan..."

Zhou Tiankuo felt heartbroken thinking about the money he had paid in pre-orders.

After thinking it over, Zhou Tiankuo finally wrote two documents.

These are the design concepts for Sekiro and the Old Man's Ring, as well as the main world-building concepts.

He read several more skill books before he finally tried to draw on his own.

"If there were clear ability indicators, my drawing skills would probably be above average..."

Zhou Tiankuo once tried it out and went from someone who couldn't draw at all to someone who could skillfully draw the image of cute anime girls.

This was already a significant improvement for him, not to mention that he was later given several more books on drawing skills.

With that in mind, Zhou Tiankuo earnestly began to recreate the "Sekiro" from his memory.

That is, the image of Isshin Ashina.

Soon, a weathered yet untamed figure appeared on the computer screen.

Zhou Tiankuo exclaimed, "The things the system shop gave me really didn't disappoint me!"

So far, all the skill books he has used have shown improvement, which makes him very satisfied.

Next, he will focus on understanding the extent to which he has mastered various skills!

After sketching some simple illustrations, Zhou Tiankuo tidied up the documents a bit.

The studio will gradually have more people.

He plans to take it directly to the physical studio so that the new game designers can see it and make their own choices.

Furthermore, it allows for the breakdown of subsequent tasks, enabling everyone to work together to create new games.

Last time, he didn't rely on the system's power; instead, he wrote the data himself.

Because there was a ready-made data package, it didn't take much effort.

However, if you want to truly become an independent game designer and start a game company, you can't always rely on this shortcut.

"Other people's systems start from scratch and gradually develop into everything they need... but my finished system now requires me to train it..."

Zhou Tiankuo couldn't help but let out a wail.

The system remained silent.

Yes, so what? This was Zhou Tiankuo's own choice.

Zhou Tiankuo shut up and started organizing the documents.

When he felt a little sleepy, he stretched and realized it was already 11:30 p.m.

He did not go to the experience center in the afternoon.

Because the work group kept sending messages, he was worried that once he arrived at the experience center, everyone would be busy comforting her again.

Actually, Zhou Tiankuo didn't really care that much about the data from the first day.

He simply felt there was plenty of time, a month to compete. There was no need to boost the enemy's morale and diminish our own based on the data from day one.

But the messages in the work group always made him face this fact!

Zhou Tiankuo smiled helplessly and opened his phone to check the messages in the group chat.

Just as he imagined.

The group chat was lively, mostly about data and related matters, but also included observations about various aspects of the studio.

[Lemon Head! A handsome guy came to the gym today, it's a shame you didn't come.]

Where are the handsome guys? I don't see any.

[It's in the VR experience room. There's a guy playing Genshin Impact, but it seems he chose a female character.]

What's wrong with choosing the female character? Are you looking down on male players who choose the female character?

[Players who chose the younger sister all forgot to save the older brother!]

Speaking of which, has the boss said when Genshin Impact will be updated? I want to try it out too.

The boss is busy; with today's data like this, he definitely doesn't have the time to talk to us.

From that moment on, everyone in the group started tagging Zhou Tiankuo, asking him if he was in a bad mood.