The Player Revolt

In the game forum of CA's "The Collection of Cute Pets," the top post catches everyone's eye with a bold and enraged title:

"CA, is it worthy of you to develop such a money-making game?! [Rage] RNM!! Refund!!! [Rage][Rage]"

The post's author shared his significant spending record in the game, highlighting his status as a high-level RMB player who earned 2 W. He posted screenshots to back up his claims and voiced his frustrations:

"This is a pet I bought a few months ago! When CA announced it was an original pet by a top cartoonist and wouldn't return, I had high hopes. On the first day of release, I bought three at full price on different accounts!"

The screenshots supported his story, and he continued to detail his disillusionment:

"At first, I was thrilled with these beautiful original pets. But as I spent more, I felt emptier inside. The game kept recycling the same items with minor changes for new events. Every day, I stared at these pets, recharging, spending money, and entering lotteries. Is this all the game has to offer? I began to doubt my life!"

His sentiments resonated deeply with many readers. They, too, felt the game's endless cycle of spending brought no real joy.

"This emptiness disappeared when I started playing Pokémon. From catching small Pokémon to battles and the game's storyline, Pokémon brought me genuine joy, fulfillment, and excitement. All this for just $9 with no further charges! In contrast, 'The Collection of Cute Pets' is a money trap. CA should stop this deceitful behavior and refund our money!"

The post quickly garnered widespread support. Many players who had invested heavily in "The Collection of Cute Pets" echoed the original poster's feelings:

"Since I started playing Pokémon, I've never opened 'The Collection of Cute Pets' again."

"I spent thousands on 'The Collection of Cute Pets,' but after downloading Pokémon, I can't even look at the game's icon without feeling disgusted. CA, refund!!"

Meanwhile, curious onlookers who hadn't played Pokémon began to consider it:

"Is Pokémon really as fun as they say?"

"'The Collection of Cute Pets' was supposed to be the leading pet collection game. Could Pokémon really be better?"

"For $9, it's worth a try. It's much cheaper than 'The Collection of Cute Pets.'"

As more players tried Pokémon, the forum's tone shifted dramatically, highlighting the stark contrast between the two games. Many concluded:

"Pokémon outshines 'The Collection of Cute Pets' in every way!"

CA's management was quick to respond. Seeing the backlash on the forum, Alex, CA's CEO, addressed the crisis in an emergency meeting.

"Mr. Alex, what do we do now? We can't just refund everyone," the head of PR asked.

Alex, known for his strategic thinking, replied, "Don't panic. These players are dissatisfied with the value they're getting. We're about to launch a new server. Let's use this opportunity to offer benefits to our loyal players and discounts for new users."

Following Alex's plan, CA announced:

"The new server for 'The Collection of Cute Pets' is live! Old players will receive an activation code for an out-of-print White Tiger pet with their first $9 recharge. New players can purchase the game at half price, and old players will get limited-time out-of-print skin coupons!"

This move effectively calmed the forum's uproar, at least temporarily, and prevented a large-scale wave of refunds.

"Mr. Alex, our event is a success. The forum's sentiment has improved," reported Chris, head of the "Celebrity Collection" project.

However, Alex wasn't done. He also aimed to undermine Pokémon.

"Find any flaws in Pokémon and launch a counter-campaign. Once the company behind Pokémon struggles under the pressure, we can buy it out at a low price," Alex instructed.

The battle between "The Collection of Cute Pets" and Pokémon was far from over, but CA was determined to regain its ground.