In the afternoon, the official platform's interview team arrived at the incubation base on time.
There were a total of five people in the interview team this time. The chief editor was Xia Jiang. There was also an intern editor, a photographer, a videographer, and a business officer in the team.
It might not be the highest standard interview team but this standard was not bad. It was obvious that the official platform attached more importance to this interview.
Xia Jiang was also a more experienced reporter on the official side. She had previously been in charge of an interview with Tengda Corporation and the effect was very good.
The 'blank' interview method might not have been a direct video interview with Boss Pei, but it had been used to interview the other core employees of Tengda to highlight Boss Pei's character image. Until now, it was still the key information for many players to understand Boss Pei.
Xia Jiang herself had also become famous because of that interview, and her career had been smooth sailing.
"Chief Editor Xia, hello, hello."
Qiu Hong welcomed them downstairs in advance with a very warm attitude.
Xia Jiang was also very happy. "Boss Qiu! Nice to meet you! "
Everyone exchanged a few pleasantries and walked towards the incubation base in a friendly manner.
Qiu Hong said embarrassedly, "We should have arranged for a higher standard of reception, but our conditions are limited. Please forgive us if we have been negligent."
Xia Jiang waved her hand. "Boss Qiu, you're too polite. The Destitution Plan supports domestically-produced games and benefits many independent game designers. There's no need to care about such minor details."
Everyone arrived at the incubation base. After drinking some drinks and resting for a while, Qiu Hong brought Xia Jiang and the others around.
The independent game designers were busy developing their own games. Qiu Hong introduced the operation model of the entire incubation base to Xia Jiang and the others, including the daily diet, fitness, and game arrangements of the game designers. He also tried out a few DEMOs and the progress was very smooth.
The interview officially began after understanding the situation of the incubation base.
Xia Jiang was a professional reporter. Of course, she had done some research on the incubation base and Qiu Hong before coming and had a preliminary understanding.
What Xia Jiang was especially concerned about was Qiu Hong's professional experience in the gaming industry.
Qiu Hong had first entered the industry because of the many classic domestically-produced games. He had devoted himself to standalone games and polished a game for two years. He had even used his love to generate electricity for two months, but the project had died in the end.
From then on, Qiu Hong had started to make games with paywalls. He had made a lot of money, but he had never made standalone games again.
It was such a game designer who had suddenly started to make 'Destitution Plan' one day. He had gone to Beijing and Shanghai to set up independent game incubation studios and began to invest money to support the development of independent games!
How did his mentality change?
Where did his money come from?
What made him give up on games with paywalls and devote all his energy to independent games?
Xia Jiang felt that this would be the perfect angle for the interview. It was the key to the interview.
At the start of the interview, Xia Jiang first asked some questions about the incubation base.
For example, the daily work arrangements of the incubation base, the conditions for independent game designers to join the incubation base, the successful games that the incubation base already had, and so on.
Qiu Hong answered them truthfully without exaggerating or belittling himself.
Xia Jiang quickly took notes. Finally, she felt that the time was almost right. She changed the topic and entered the main topic of the interview.
"Director Qiu, there's a question that I believe the players are very curious about."
"As far as I know, you didn't enter the game industry late, but you spent most of your time making online games and achieved some success."
"However, since last year, you suddenly turned your attention to domestically-produced independent games and launched the 'Destitution Plan' to provide financial support to these independent game producers."
"May I ask, what was your state of mind at that time? Why did such a change happen? "
Qiu Hong smiled embarrassedly. "I'm a little ashamed to talk about this."
"I might be the founder of the 'Destitution Plan' on the surface, but I was not the one who proposed it. The funds were not from me either. I was just an agent and an executor. "
Qiu Hong chose to tell the truth. On one hand, it was because he did not want to take credit. On the other hand, it was because he could not hide this matter.
Qiu Hong did not have that much money himself. Anyone could tell that he could not pay for the incubation base with his own money. Sooner or later, someone would ask about the source of the money.
Instead of hiding it, he might as well admit it openly. That way, he would not look like a thief when he did something good.
Xia Jiang nodded slightly. This was within her expectations.
That was because even though Qiu Hong was a successful game designer and his income was much higher than ordinary people, it was far from enough to support these two incubation bases.
What's more, anyone with a brain would not use their own money to support the incubation base.
Therefore, Xia Jiang had long suspected that Qiu Hong had other investors behind him who were providing him with financial support.
Now, Qiu Hong's answer confirmed this.
Xia Jiang asked, "Can you reveal who your investor is and which organization it is?"
Qiu Hong shook his head. "I'm sorry, I can't reveal his identity."
Xia Jiang was slightly surprised. "This investor doesn't want to leave his name after doing a good deed? However, is there a need to hide such a thing? "
The 'Destitution Plan' supported domestic independent games. No matter how one looked at it, it was a huge contribution. If someone else were to do such a thing, they would definitely spend money to advertise everywhere. After all, wasn't burning money to do good deeds just for a good reputation?
However, this investor had invested money and done a good deed, but he did not let others know his identity. This was really … different.
Qiu Hong sighed. "I'm not sure why exactly, but I can roughly guess from his words and actions."
"I once asked him what the purpose of the 'Destitution Plan' was."
"He asked me, 'Why must there be a purpose?'"
"In other words, he is not doing it for fame or profit. He does not want to rely on this to earn money, nor does he want others to say that he is fishing for fame. He just wants to do something meaningful for this industry silently. "
"Just like the name 'Destitution Plan', it purely wants to help those independent game development companies and producers who have reached the end of their road and are about to give up."
Xia Jiang could not help but be deeply moved. "I didn't expect there to be someone who cares so much about domestically-produced games. Such a noble character is really admirable!"
"Of course, Boss Qiu, you might not have directly invested, but you managed the two incubation bases in an orderly manner. You are also this investor's right-hand man. I think he will be very grateful to you."
Qiu Hong smiled. "I'll definitely be more grateful to him."
"Strictly speaking, the 'Destitution Plan' not only saved many domestically-produced independent game designers, but it also saved me."
Xia Jiang's eyes lit up. "Eh? What do you mean? "
Qiu Hong explained, "I'm not afraid to say it out loud. Actually, the reason why I've been making online games and games with paywalls is mainly because I was angry."
"When I entered the industry, I was also filled with love for domestically-produced games. However, this love was completely worn away in the two years I made my first standalone game. The chaos in the domestically-produced games industry and the poor life gave me a rebellious mentality that turned from love to hatred."
"At that time, I was still young. In a fit of anger, I went to make games with paywalls. There was only one thing on my mind, and that was how to earn more money."
"After that, I no longer had to worry about food and clothing. That rebellious mentality had long disappeared without a trace. However, I did not dare to return to the field of standalone games because online games had already become my comfort zone. "
"The pressure of life increases when I'm middle-aged. I don't have the courage to leave this comfort zone and chase after that illusory dream of standalone games."
"However, this investor of mine should be considered a good friend. His words touched me very much. I should not let the sorrow of the times become my own sorrow. "
"The Great Depression of domestically-produced standalone games back then was the result of many factors. My passion might have been let down, but I should not resent anyone."
"Actually, I had long understood this principle in my heart. I was just unwilling to come out of my comfort zone in online games and was unwilling to admit it."
"The 'Destitution Plan' also gave me a second chance, allowing me to help independent game designers fulfill their dreams. They were like me when I was young, full of enthusiasm, but without experience or money. I felt sincerely happy and blessed to be able to help them. "
"Therefore, I should be the person who should be most grateful to this friend and investor."
Xia Jiang recorded seriously, feeling inexplicably touched.
If it was really as Qiu Hong said, then this investor who did good deeds without leaving his name was really too noble!
Not only did he provide help to financially strapped independent game designers, but he also supported the development of domestically-produced games with real money. He also conveniently rescued Qiu Hong, the lost game designer, so that he could pick up his dream again and set off again.
Such an investor, who had done so many good deeds, was still unwilling to reveal his name.
What kind of spirit was this?!
Xia Jiang still did not give up. "Boss Qiu, can we really not reveal any information about this investor's identity? It's good to give some hints. "
Qiu Hong shook his head firmly. "I really can't."
Xia Jiang felt a little regretful, but since Qiu Hong was determined, she could not get to the bottom of it.
There were so many big shots and big companies in the game industry. There were also countless investment institutions and funds in the country. It was very difficult to guess the investor behind Qiu Hong without too many clues.
Xia Jiang might be curious, but she did not have a good idea. She could only put it aside for now and complete her job.
After interviewing a few more questions and filming a lot of information about the incubation base, Xia Jiang and the interview team prepared to leave.
The interview team had already been to Beijing once to interview the creator of Black Ink and Clouds, Wu Zhicheng. They had also filmed a lot of information.
After sorting out the information in Beijing and Shanghai, and then integrating Wu Zhicheng and Qiu Hong's interviews, the interview for the incubation base of the 'Destitution Plan' would be completed.
The 'Destitution Plan' had already become popular during the pre-sale of Black Ink and Clouds previously and attracted the attention of many players. Once the official interview was released this time, it would definitely be able to go further and attract more attention!
"Boss Qiu, our interview will end here. Thank you very much for your cooperation." Xia Jiang prepared to leave.
"You're welcome. This is what we should do."
Qiu Hong said a few more polite words. He had wanted to ask Xia Jiang and the others to stay for a meal, but he was politely rejected.
Qiu Hong did not insist anymore. He sent the interview team to the car before returning to the incubation base to continue his work.
In the car, Xia Jiang flipped through the contents she had memorized and looked at the photos and videos taken by the photographer.
As she watched, her brows furrowed slightly. A special feeling lingered in her heart and she could not get rid of it.
"That's strange. Why do these two incubation bases give me a sense of déjà vu?"
"The work desks are very loose, and the working environment is excellent. Everyone's enthusiasm for work is very high."
"Arrange for designers to play games regularly to accumulate inspiration, and arrange for Deposit Fitness to exercise."
"Why does it resemble Tengda's style?"
"Could it be … the incubation base of the 'Destitution Plan' has something to do with Tengda? The friend and investor that Qiu Hong mentioned is actually Boss Pei? "
Xia Jiang did not know why, but she inexplicably recalled what she had seen and heard during her interview with Tengda. It matched the situation of the incubation base!
Even she was shocked by this thought. However, once she accepted this setting, she realized that everything seemed to make sense!
The investor that Qiu Hong mentioned seemed a little too noble. It even made people doubt his authenticity and doubt whether he really existed.
However, it would not be strange if this person was Boss Pei!
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