509: He should be the one who creates miracles

“You’re already good. I actually prepared myself mentally beforehand, but I was still quite scared by the result.

No, I have to experience President Xu’s game myself, otherwise, I really can’t balance my mind.”

Both of them were indeed very shocked, but what was even more miraculous about them was that even after hearing such an unbelievable explanation, they didn’t have even a hint of doubt.

Why? It’s simple: because this was Aoyou Studio, and it was Xu Lian who said it.

“Alright, let’s not waste any more words. Now, let’s directly take a look at this game I just finished.

This is a VR game. You two can put on the glasses and experience it first.” After saying that, Xu Lian had Wang Weijiang take out two pairs of VR glasses from his bag and handed them to Dou Shan and Old Ma.

“This… is this the virtual reality equipment you mentioned, President Xu? This is too fast! How long has it been, and it’s already out?” Old Ma’s hands trembled slightly as he took the VR glasses. He never expected Aoyou Studio’s speed to be so fast.

He was already astonished when he first heard Xu Lian casually mention the concept of virtual reality. Now, not long after, the game had already been developed.

Today, Old Ma felt the impact he received was stronger than in the past year; he was completely stunned.

However, he quickly accepted this premise: from now on, anything related to Aoyou Studio could no longer be judged by common sense.

A mind like Xu Lian’s is meant to create miracles, right?

With this thought, Old Ma put on the VR glasses.

Of course, Xu Lian still added an explanation: “Actually, strictly speaking, this game isn’t true VR technology yet. After all, I’m still in the initial experimental stage, only incorporating some related elements.”

However, Old Ma didn’t hear a single word of what he said.

Because the world before his eyes was too shocking! A boundless grassland, with strange creatures moving on it, their forms so bizarre that no real-world prototype could be found. They didn’t look like gentle animals at all.

The sky was gloomy, dark clouds seemed to press down, and streaks of purplish-red lightning flickered in the air. The entire scene was eerie and terrifying. Coupled with gusts of cold wind blowing and not a single person in sight, Old Ma immediately felt as if he had been abandoned alone in a desolate, uninhabited world.

Such intense immersion and realism were unbearable for Old Ma, who had always lived in this bustling city. He simply ripped off the glasses.

The scene instantly shifted from that suffocating alien world back to the familiar summit venue. Seeing Dou Shan, Xu Lian, and the surroundings still as they were in reality, Old Ma let out a heavy sigh.

“Wow, that was too scary.”

“Old Ma, is that all you can handle? You’ve only experienced it for a short while. Look, Dou Shan is still immersed.” Xu Lian’s excitement from seeing this game, created by Bo Bo, hadn’t worn off yet. Now, seeing Old Ma’s similar reaction, he instantly found some inner balance and took the opportunity to tease Old Ma.

Old Ma wasn’t angry. He gently put down the glasses, let himself calm down for a while, and then said, “President Xu, you said this technology is still in its refinement phase, and I believe it.

There are indeed some shortcomings that need continuous optimization and adjustment to fully meet my expectations.” Xu Lian had always been open with his partners and patiently explained his plans.

Old Ma fell into a brief contemplation and then, after a moment, sighed and said, “I can’t find any suitable words to describe it now.

President Xu, you must be a genius sent from heaven.

I can already foresee how much impact this VR technology will have on the entire gaming industry once it becomes fully widespread.

At that time, will former partners like Tencent be able to keep up with your pace? I’m even wondering if we’ll be able to continue following Aoyou Studio in the future.”

“Haha, so you’re worried about that? Don’t worry, I’m a very loyal person. As long as you don’t stab me in the back, I’ll never abandon you.”

Xu Lian never expected Old Ma to still be thinking about the serious matter of their partnership after experiencing the game.

“I thought you had discovered some major problem in the game.”

“How could that be? Although I can feel that this game isn’t for everyone, it is undoubtedly a groundbreaking existence.” Old Ma’s words struck a chord with Xu Lian.

Ultimately, the biggest consideration in choosing to develop this game was its depth and stickiness.

As long as players are willing to stay, this first step is the right one.

So Xu Lian only finalized this project after careful consideration.

After all, with his current technical level, he is not yet able to fully exploit the advantages of the entire VR game.

Furthermore, the overall environment is not yet ready. VR glasses are the basic equipment for VR games, but currently, the entire market is still in its infancy. Most people are encountering this technology for the first time, so a popularization process is a necessary step.

Only when the public accepts this equipment will Xu Lian’s future works truly have their place.

“Oh, by the way, President Xu, I was too nervous just now and almost forgot a particularly crucial matter.”

“What is it?”

“What is this game going to be called?”

Xu Lian smiled slightly. Thinking of the clear game screen he had just seen, he had no intention of changing the name and directly said, “This game is called ‘Don’t Starve’!”

“‘Don’t Starve’? Is this a survival game?” Old Ma asked a very basic question.

“Look at you, saying that. Weren’t you acting like you had a lot of experience just now? But you didn’t play for long enough to truly experience the most attractive aspects of this game.

Play a little longer, and you’ll know why I gave it that name.”

Old Ma was a little embarrassed, mainly because the game screen just now was too realistic. It was so real that he felt he was truly in the wilderness, with that desolation and danger rushing towards him.

And he had long lost interest in outdoor adventures, so it was indeed difficult for him to feel the charm of the game at that moment.

Just then, Dou Shan also took off her VR glasses, her expression filled with surprise, as if she hadn’t quite returned from another world.

“How was it? How did the game feel?” Only when Xu Lian asked this question did Dou Shan seem to snap back to reality.

“Real, too real! Although the things in the game look quite animated and not so close to real life.

But the overall quality of the graphics is very high; that intense visual impact is simply breathtaking.”