Game development begins with destroying Girls' Frontline.

This year marks the first edition of the Summer Games.

As early as the first day of the Summer Games Festival, the question of who would win the "Most Anticipated Game of the Year" award was already being discussed and analyzed by players and the media.

among them.

In discussions among Chinese gamers, it was considered one of the biggest surprises of the entire summer gaming season.

Whether "Black Myth" can win an award is a topic of great discussion in the country.

Of course, this competition is actually very fierce, including established IPs such as "The Legend of Zelda sequel", "Final Fantasy remake", and "Halo series".

Furthermore, since only a PV for "Black Myth" has been released, domestic players have expectations for whether "Black Myth" can win an award, but their expectations are not that high.

The mainstream view.

The most anticipated game of the year is undoubtedly *Tears of Zelda*.

After all, this IP is just too classic.

Some people also said that if you look at the feedback from the game demos, then Starfire's Lost Paradise is actually quite competitive.

but.

No one expected it.

Ultimately, TGA awarded Marvel Allies the title of most anticipated game!

Marvel's Avengers

This is a blockbuster game led by Square Enix USA and co-produced by multiple studios.

Although it is not that well-known in China.

However, in Europe and America, this game was once highly anticipated. Let's take a look at the development team first, including Crystal Dynamics, which developed the Tomb Raider series.

There's also Eidos Montreal, the developer of Deus Ex.

In addition to the renowned development team, many big names also participated in the project's development, such as Dave Fifield, who worked on the Call of Duty and Halo series, and Vince Napoli, the lead systems designer for God of War.

Naughty Dog veteran Shaun Escayg also serves as creative director.

Looking at the development roster alone, it's no exaggeration to call it an "All-Star" lineup.

and so.

Before the awards ceremony, some European and American media outlets did speculate that Marvel Comics might win an award.

however.

When Marvel Alliance won the Most Anticipated Game award, many players found it unbelievable and hard to understand.

The quality of Marvel Allies as demonstrated in the hands-on demo at this event did not receive widespread acclaim.

The meme "Marvel's face among passersby" has been reported globally.

Seeing the players' doubts.

TGA quickly stepped forward to refute the rumors, saying that the game selected this time was the most anticipated game, and Marvel Alliance was indeed the most anticipated game in the survey.

Meanwhile, media outlets in Europe and America also came out to support Marvel Alliance.

finally.

Even though many players have some doubts about the voting results, the doubts are not that big.

That night.

After dinner, Su Shanshan and Lin Li discussed this topic.

"The Marvel Alliance actually won the Most Anticipated Award... This is just... indescribable."

Su Shanshan was clearly somewhat surprised by the result.

"What's so surprising about that? Didn't you already know the outcome beforehand?"

Yes.

Before the official announcement.

The TGA team had already communicated the results to Lin Li in advance.

The reason for communicating in advance.

That's because initially, in Lin Li's plans, this awards ceremony wasn't going to be done this way.

However, due to TGA's repeated requests.

Therefore, Lin Li did not get involved in the relevant matters.

Chapter 358 Sweet Baby

Then, this is what happened: even though the CEO of TGA made a special phone call to Lin Li to complain, saying that they had no other choice and hoped that Lin Li could understand.

Lin Li naturally understood.

Make money.

Lin Li's only surprise was that TGA was so ruthless, resorting to such extreme measures.

For a gaming award

Making money isn't difficult; just look at the numerous awards that The Global Association (TGA) sets up every year. Many of these awards have clearly stated prices in the industry.

Including nominations.

However, for a real signboard, the impact must often be considered.

At the very least, you need to win people's respect.

Otherwise, your game award will be quickly abandoned by players, becoming a worthless award.

It is clear.

When TGA was running this Summer Game Awards, it didn't consider the long-term development direction from the very beginning.

Even Lin Li could understand.

This is because the summer games have just begun and their commercial value is not yet high, but TGA's exploitative approach still makes Lin Li very unhappy.

He was already making plans.

I need to make sure I get this award next year.

Given that TGA's actions have already raised doubts among many players, even if TGA bribed the media to make public opinion appear to be overwhelmingly celebratory,

But the players' thoughts won't change, and besides, if Lin Li remembers correctly...

This "Marvel Alliance" is a game similar to "Bao Si" (a character from a Chinese novel).

“I saw in the TGA award points rules that Marvel’s diversity received full marks, while other games like ours only got one or two points, and Zelda only got four points.”

"It was this point difference that gave the Marvel Cinematic Universe first place."

"If we remove the 'diversity' option, the most anticipated game this year would be Zelda, followed by Black Myth..."

"I thought they were joking. Is the influence of L*BT in the US really that big?"

Lin Li glanced at Su Shanshan.

Today, Su Shanshan wore a cool summer dress, which looked quite pleasing to the eye.

But more importantly, he's very intelligent.

Just as teachers in a class like smart students, Lin Li also likes the smart Su Shanshan.

Um..

Something seems a little strange.

"All I can say is that L*BT is a poison coated in sugar."

As mentioned before, at this very moment, L*BT's influence is growing stronger and stronger.

From the perspective of industrial development.

Manufacturers that have joined the L*BT camp are actually gaining certain benefits.

For example, more media promotion resources.

More capital injection.

Just like Marvel Alliance, not only in this timeline, but also in the previous life, the "Marvel Alliance" version of "Marvel's Extras" also received a lot of media approval.

of course.

Lin Li knew very well that no matter how sweet the sugar coating on the surface of poison was, it was still poison. These benefits would eventually turn into monsters and demons, causing chaos and disorder.

However, none of this has anything to do with Spark.

"However, this has nothing to do with us. It just means we need to strengthen our own publicity and communication channels with Europe and America, as these things will become increasingly important in the future..."

Su Shanshan nodded, and the two were chatting.

The head of Spark America sent a message asking if Lin Li was available. An uninvited guest had arrived at the Spark America office, hoping to have a personal meeting with Lin Li.

Lin Li was stunned for a moment.

It was nighttime in China, but daytime in the United States.

Because of the time difference.

If Spark America were to organize online meetings, they would indeed typically start around this time.

but..

What does it mean when an uninvited guest arrives at the Spark US office?

Lin Li's doubts did not last long. After confirming that Lin Li had time, the person in charge of Spark America immediately began his work report.

"Wait, you said the visitors are from Sweet Baby?"

"Yes, they are the bosses."

"Why are they contacting us? We shouldn't have any business dealings with them."

"The visitors hope to provide diverse suggestions for Spark."

"Oh, they want money. How much do they want?"

As soon as Lin Li heard the suggestion of diversification, he knew what Lin Li was really up to.

"The starting price is $3000 million."

"How many!?"

Just as Lin Li was answering the phone.

Spark America.

Honey Lawson was strolling leisurely through the rest area, swaying back and forth in her high heels.

As an employee of Sweet Baby, I am also an employee responsible for external communications.

He, well, no...

It should be said that "her" attire was very "awakened".

Her long hair, which hadn't been styled much, was tied in a ponytail.

The exaggerated lipstick and eyeshadow looked very out of place on the square face of the man.

What made this incongruity even more disgusting was that he was also wearing a red dress and black stockings, highlighting the lines of a man's thighs and the leg hair flattened by the stockings.

In addition, her fingers were painted with bright red nail polish.

This isn't just disgusting; it's something that causes physical discomfort.

Occasionally, employees of Spark America would pass by the lounge area and be startled, then carefully walk around him.

Even those who are bold.

Horney only needed to take the initiative to strike up a conversation to appreciate the other person's timid expression, wanting to speak but not daring not to.

Since his "awakening," Horney has especially enjoyed asking strangers a question.

"Am I pretty?"