"This …"
Huang Sibo was a little stunned as well.
He had never thought that Ocean Stronghold would actually cause trouble for his old employer.
However, on further thought, this was indeed something that Old Liu would do.
Not only were the gamers not disgusted by the Red Kilin being sold at 888, they were actually quite accepting of it. This would indeed give other designers the wrong impression that their rare items could be sold at 888 as well!
Old Liu must have guessed that he would be scolded by the gamers, but he did not care.
What he cared about was whether he could make money from this saber that was priced at 888!
If he made money, the gamers could scold him all they wanted; it would not affect his boss's promotion and salary increase.
However, the actual result was that the gamers scolded him badly, and he did not sell many sabers. Not only did he hurt the reputation of the game, but he also did not make any money. That was why his boss was scolding him.
"Old Liu is trying to find a way out.
Ocean Stronghold selling the Red Kilin at 888 was part of the entire pricing strategy. Old Liu was jealous of 888 and did not see the other parts of the pricing strategy. He would definitely be scolded. "
Huang Sibo could not help but want to complain.
When he was working at Shang Yang Games, Old Liu was his superior.
At that time, Huang Sibo's feelings towards Old Liu were very complicated.
Although Old Liu squeezed him dry, Huang Sibo felt that he could still learn something from Old Liu.
However, Huang Sibo did not feel that way now.
A chief planner like Old Liu was just someone who had been around for a few more years. That was why some newcomers saw him as a halo.
But in reality?
He cherished his own safety when doing big things and forgot his own life when seeing small profits. He did not learn from the good and only learned to sell the Red Kilin at 888. How was such a person fit to be a chief planner?
If he was too narrow-minded, he would not be able to achieve anything in his lifetime.
Ma Yiqun sipped his coffee and felt that Huang Sibo's words made sense.
"Sibo, why do you think Ocean Stronghold sold the Red Kilin at 888?"
Huang Sibo smiled.
"You asked the right person.
"Why did Ocean Stronghold sell the Red Kilin at 888? That's because that's the only point of purchase in the game!
"The game itself has a story mode. What's more, the art quality and the gameplay are all very good. Based on the fixed price of most games, this game should be worth at least 50 yuan, right?
"However, Ocean Stronghold is completely free. The entire game only sells one Red Kilin for 888 yuan! This is a kind of concession! "
"How can the players not be happy that all ordinary players can enjoy 99.99% of the game's content for free? How can I not be grateful? "
"Moreover, the Fire Kirin is different from the saber that Old Liu sold. That sword's attributes are very good. A tycoon can kill ten players at once, leaving no room for normal players to survive. "
"But the Fire Kirin's stats aren't that much higher than the other guns, and it can also give other players in the room experience bonuses and other benefits."
"Tycoons and normal players have the same interests. This weapon has a permanent value, it looks cool, and it's worshipped wherever it goes. Of course it's selling well!"
"That's why I said that the pricing strategy is a whole. It's the result of considering all aspects. Setting the price of the Fire Qilin at 888 isn't because you're blinded by greed. Instead, you're giving away profits! "
Ma Yiqun nodded as he listened.
"I see! I heard that Ocean Stronghold sold a gun for 888 yuan. I was wondering why people are so stupid and rich these days. "
"There's actually a deeper meaning to it. I understand now."
"Brother Huang, you're no longer in the game industry. How do you know so much about games?"
Huang Sibo paused for a moment and drank a mouthful of coffee.
"This … it's a long story. I haven't told you because I've been in a daze for the past few months. I don't know where to start … "
"Actually, I was the one who created Ocean Stronghold. I was the chief planner."
"Huh?" Ma Yiqun almost thought that he had heard wrongly.
Chief planner of Ocean Stronghold?
Wouldn't that be ten times better than Old Liu?
What kind of game was Ocean Stronghold?
That was the existence of Sun Strike Studios!
Excluding the overseas Counter Strike, no one would dare to claim first place if Ocean Stronghold claimed to be the second best FPS game in the country. That was how awesome it was!
Some people even calculated that with Ocean Stronghold's current number of players, apart from selling the Fire Kirin, they could do some marketing and top-up activities to increase their monthly income by at least two or three times!
The outside world did not know the exact income of Ocean Stronghold. However, according to estimates, the monthly income should be around six to seven million yuan. The net income should be at least three million yuan.
One had to know that the game had only been released for slightly more than a month.
Given the longevity of FPS games, it was no doubt that the game's monthly income would exceed ten million yuan. This was a cash cow that had just sprouted!
What kind of rank was the chief planner of such a game?
If it were any other larger game company, the boss would have to greet them with open arms!
A brother who had been carrying bricks with him a few months ago had become a big shot in the industry in the blink of an eye.
Ma Yiqun could not accept this.
It wasn't that he could not bear to see his brother doing well; the key was that this was a little too ridiculous!
Huang Sibo did not hide anymore. He told Ma Yiqun about his interview with Tengda, how he created Ocean Stronghold under Boss Pei's hint, how he became an outstanding employee and received a million yuan in investment to create short videos.
As Ma Yiqun listened, he fell into a daze.
There was actually such a good thing?
Given Huang Sibo's resume, it was already very illogical and ridiculous for him to be able to interview for such a baller's game company.
In the end, he was promoted to the chief planner? What's more, he created Ocean Stronghold?
As for receiving a million yuan in the Dream Fund … that was completely nonsensical!
"I know that what you've heard might be a little too shocking, but … it's all true."
Huang Sibo's gaze was sincere.
Ma Yiqun remained silent for a long time.
"Brother, can you help me promote myself?
I'll submit my resignation application to Old Liu tomorrow. "
Resign immediately. That was Ma Yiqun's most pressing thought now.
He looked at his brother's life these few months and then looked at himself …
Comparisons were odious!
Huang Sibo described Tengda's working environment, employee benefits, and many other aspects in detail. Ma Yiqun was extremely envious of every single one of them.
"Of course, promoting myself is not a problem. However … I don't know what Boss Pei's criteria are.
Whether you can pass the interview or not will depend on yourself. "
Ma Yiqun nodded hurriedly. "No problem. Sibo, tell me, what was the situation like during your interview? What did you need to prepare? "
"Me?"
Huang Sibo recalled the scene. "To be honest, I felt like I was about to die. I only took a resume and wrote down my work experience truthfully. "
"Truthfully?" Ma Yiqun was a little surprised.
How ugly would his resume look if he had written it truthfully?
How could he be hired like that?
Huang Sibo nodded. "Yes, truthfully. What's more, I'll tell you something else. Old Liu went for the interview right after me, but he was not hired. "
Ma Yiqun, "…"
He was even more confused.
Huang Sibo pondered for a moment and said, "Based on my understanding of Boss Pei, he should have a unique eye for people. He should be able to see the hidden qualities of people beyond their resumes.
"I think that you shouldn't falsify things. Don't beautify your resume too much. To Boss Pei, that might even cause you to lose points.
"Of course, you'll have to figure out how to do it yourself. I can't guarantee anything.
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