If Doubt …
The market response to the VR glasses was mediocre when they were first released made everyone break out in cold sweat. Now that the VR glasses and the game had reversed, everyone's worries vanished into thin air.
Not only did it succeed, it was even more successful than expected!
In fact, at the beginning, most people had only expected to make a successful VR glasses that could compare to the mainstream VR equipment abroad.
Many people even felt that this pair of glasses would not be able to earn money given the current niche of the VR field. It would be good enough to take this opportunity to make Slow Movement Studio famous.
However, they realized now that they did not have to worry about earning money at all!
Based on the current market feedback, Doubt's popularity could be maintained for at least a year.
During this period of time, they would continuously sell VR glasses and in-game purchases. Not only would they be able to recover their costs, but they would also be very profitable!
What's more, at this point, everyone's first consideration was not money, but something more important.
Historical status!
If what Teacher Qiao said was true, Doubt …
VR and Animal Island could really open the curtains to the era of VR games. Then, in the future game history, the name of Slow Movement Studio would definitely be mentioned when mentioning "the first work that was a huge success, was welcomed by mainstream players, mass-produced for commercial use, and established VR game production standards".
This kind of glory was much more important than money!
It could be clearly felt over the past few days.
VR glasses and Animal Island had caused the VR industry, which had always been a niche, to rapidly heat up.
All sorts of media outlets were reporting it, and all the major forums were discussing it crazily. It could be foreseen that more companies that made VR equipment and developed VR games would appear in the future.
A brand new wind tunnel had already appeared. Countless people were eager to use this wind tunnel to fly.
This situation would probably continue for a long time.
This also meant that Slow Movement Studio had completed a perfect start. Its future development prospects were bright!
In fact, even if they did not rely on Tengda Corporation and Shenhua Corporation, it would be very easy for Slow Movement Studio to sell itself to a large company at an extremely high premium given its current achievements.
To an ordinary entrepreneur, achieving this step would be considered the peak of their life.
Cai Jiadong was especially emotional.
Previously, he was also the chief designer, but he always felt that it was harder than ascending to the heavens to make a project.
That was because there were always too many constraints. This could not be done, that could not be done. Many ideas could not be displayed, and the final product could not be completely satisfactory.
However, after coming to Slow Movement Studio, he realized that everything was so simple?
Something that was completely impossible in other companies seemed to have become a matter of course here.
He only needed to do his own things step by step. Would such a huge achievement be easily completed?
It even felt very unreal.
Of course, the main reason for such a success without any suspense would definitely belong to Boss Studio.
After coming to Slow Movement Studio, Cai Jiadong finally realized how important it was to have a good leader and an outstanding helmsman!
If one looked back now, one would feel that …
The success of VR glasses and Animal Island was a matter of course.
However, Cai Jiadong, who had personally participated in the project, knew very well that many choices seemed very dangerous at the beginning. It was Boss Pei who stood his ground and finally determined the ideal form of the product.
If they followed the previous conservative plan, then even if the VR glasses were successful, they wouldn't have reached the current level.
Thus, the most precious thing on Boss Pei should be his deep insight into the industry and his courage to move forward.
Cai Jiadong could not help but feel emotional. Indeed, all success was not a coincidence.
The other employees of Slow Movement Studio had similar thoughts as Cai Jiadong.
It felt so good to win without doing anything!
However, Cai Jiadong knew that he was making a fuss when he saw the expressions of Ye Zhizhou, Wang Xiaobin, and the others. This was just Boss Pei's basic operation.
He had been worried when there was a small problem with the publicity plan previously. However, Lin Wan, Ye Zhizhou, Wang Xiaobin, and the others did not look worried at all. It was enough to show the difference in realm between the two sides.
This unconditional trust in Boss Pei might be the biggest difference between the two sides!
"However … why do I feel that Boss Lin doesn't seem that happy?"
Cai Jiadong was a little puzzled.
If it was in his original company, the boss would have been so happy that he would have run away long ago to achieve such success. The entire company would have definitely fallen into a state of semi-holiday.
The project had been completed and they had earned a lot of money. What was the point of working so hard?
He would give everyone a break first and then come back to slack off for two to three months. Wouldn't it be perfect if he casually changed the bugs in the game and made some new versions?
However, Lin Wan did not look too happy. Instead, she seemed to have something on her mind.
"Old Cai, come to the conference room. I have something to discuss with you," Lin Wan walked over and said in a low voice.
Cai Jiadong quickly nodded. "Alright, Boss Lin."
The two of them arrived at the conference room one after another and sat down.
Lin Wan frowned, deep in thought. She did not speak immediately.
Cai Jiadong waited for a while and asked, "Boss Lin, haven't our VR glasses and games been a huge success? Why do I look like you're still worried? "
Lin Wan remained silent for a while. Then, she sighed softly and said, "Before this, I didn't understand why Boss Pei would frown after every successful project. Now, I finally understand how Boss Pei feels."
"I might have been the person-in-charge of Shang Yang Games previously, but Boss Pei was still above me after all. I felt very at ease. However, Slow Movement Workspace is going to operate independently in name. I can't ask Boss Pei for help anymore. I instantly felt a lot of pressure. "
"Slow Movement Workspace's success has far exceeded our original expectations. This also means that we have to set higher standards for ourselves. If the next game disappoints the gamers, that would be unacceptable. "
Cai Jiadong suddenly understood.
So that was the reason!
After working in Tengda for a long time, he would naturally worry about the future. Just like Boss Pei, he would worry about the world first.
However, on further thought, it was normal for Boss Lin to have such thoughts.
The success of the VR glasses might be the result of the joint efforts of all the departments and employees, but in the end, it still depended on Boss Pei's guidance and Shang Yang Games' help.
If Boss Pei had not stood up to the masses, increased the budget, finalized the direction of the game, and repeatedly polished and modified the various details of the game, it would have been impossible to achieve this level.
However, Shang Yang Games could not always help. They also had game development tasks. Boss Pei was so busy, and he might not be able to guide the new game every time.
In that case, could Slow Movement Workspace carry the new project on its own without Shang Yang Games' help?
This was a very serious test.
Animal Island was a casual game. It had online gameplay and a relatively long lifespan. Thus, there was no need for too many downloadable content or updates in the later stages.
Very soon, Slow Movement Workspace would face a choice. Should they continue to maintain Animal Island and earn bad money, or should they start a new project as soon as possible?
Given Boss Lin's personality, he would definitely choose the latter without hesitation.
However, starting a new project on the basis of the success of Animal Island was a very risky thing in itself.
Cai Jiadong asked, "Boss Lin, are you worried about the new project?"
Lin Wan nodded. "Yes, I have no clue at all."
Cai Jiadong thought for a moment and comforted her. "There's no need to be too anxious about this. We can settle for two to three months and slowly consider it. There's still time. "
Lin Wan immediately shook her head. "That won't do."
"Boss Pei has already thought about what he wants to do for the next project when a project has just succeeded. Only with such long-term thinking can he coordinate various projects and strategize so that everything is under control."
"I might not be at Boss Pei's level now, but I have to work hard to seamlessly connect the two projects."
"Time is precious. I can't delay it."
"I'm mainly conflicted about one thing now. Should I continue to make VR games?"
Cai Jiadong was stunned. "Of course, we have to continue making VR games! Why not? "
Lin Wan's thoughts surprised him.
Slow Movement Workspace had just made a name for itself with Doubt.
VR glasses were selling well now. As long as they continued to release VR games and maintain their current quality, they would be able to continue this success.
What was the logic behind not making VR games at this time?
Lin Wan explained, "Actually, when Slow Movement Workspace was first established, we didn't plan to go in the direction of VR games. It was Boss Pei who suggested it. We thought it was possible, so we gave it a try."
"I might have succeeded, but after thinking about it, I feel that VR is not a long-term plan."
"More importantly, I just called Old Song and had a brief chat."
"He said that the technology of VR glasses might not develop much in the next two to three years.
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"Old Song is a professional. What he says is very credible."
"VR glasses are different from cell phones. The various new technologies of cell phones go from application to mass production very quickly. Basically, we can roughly predict the shape of the product in a year. For example, right now, the folding screen, the camera under the screen, and other technologies are beginning to emerge, and it is expected to be officially mass-produced in the next year or two. "
"But the situation with VR glasses is different. Old Song said that unless there is an unexpected technological breakthrough, the resolution of VR glasses will be maintained at the current level for two to three years. It will be difficult for there to be any significant improvement."
"In other words, VR is likely to be stagnant in the near future."
“Doubt
The success of the VR glasses can be said to be due to the right timing. Before the market recognized the potential of VR games, we made a product that was the pinnacle of current technology. "
"But if VR doesn't make significant progress for a long time in the future, the entire VR industry will only become less and less popular. It's not a wise move for us to continue fighting to the death with VR. "
"We might as well make a few conventional games and wait and see. There's no need to bet all our money on an uncertain future."
Cai Jiadong nodded. What she said made sense.
If the VR industry would develop rapidly in the future and continue to make breakthroughs in technology, then it would be a logical choice to bet all his money on VR.
However, what if the VR industry would become colder and colder in the future?
Then, it would not be worth it to waste his wishful thinking on VR.
This question really stumped Cai Jiadong.
How could it be easy to understand the future of an industry?
Cai Jiadong remained silent for a long time and said, "Boss Lin, this question is difficult for me. How would I know?"
"Why don't we ask Boss Pei …"
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