C17: Young calf knows no fear!
"It's so annoying! How can there be such a person?" Xue was fuming with anger, completely baffled by the audacity of Brother Zhong in the video.
She was involved in creating the Magic Mirror, after all. She treats that project like her baby. It wasn't just some random project.
"This guy is nothing but a scoundrel. He just wants to be popular, and gain traction for his game, whether it's by scolding people or by pointing out flaws in special games that are in trend," Yang Xin tried to comfort Xue with reasons.
"Yeah, people like this are common in every industry and every country. They exist everywhere" Chen Xu said with a knowing smile.
"Then what should we do, Chen Xu? Just pretend we don't know! Just be blind to this hateful guy?" Xue felt a bit aggrieved by the idea of simply letting it pass.
"If we didn't fight back, wouldn't people walk all over us again and again? But if we did retaliate, wouldn't that just be playing into their hands?" Xue reasoned.
"Of course not. Since he wants to cause trouble for us, let's indulge him!" Chen Xu laughed and immediately opened his official blog, quickly typing out a message.
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"To some who call themselves fashioned and say games are an art, but remember it they're also a product. Just like movies, there are art films and commercial films. Magic Mirror never claimed to be an art piece.
Of course, some seniors assert that their works are true art. Since art is always invaluable~ They should build a museum to keep their art in.
I want to apologize if they've been hurt by younger people who don't play by the rules. After all, they create "art," right? While we create Products that heal. The ratings and reviews they received are just so unreasonable and passable. While the rating and review we received shines like a beacon in the eternal dark!"
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After posting on his official blog, I also updated the content on the Magic Mirror store page.
It was mainly because this official blog had too few followers. There were only about a thousand, and most of them had just started following him because of his comics and after the release of his game.
Even though Magic Mirror sold decently, most players, especially those who played it casually, didn't care much about its creator, only some do.
When Yang Xin and Xue saw the blog post, I sent, they were stunned and laughed a little.
"Chen Xu, didn't you say the other guy did this on purpose? Isn't this playing right into his hands?" Xin asked, still confused.
~~~ Sister, Why were you reasoning with sound reason earlier? ~~~
"He is practically mocking us! Wouldn't it be too embarrassing not to respond?" I shrugged and grinned.
Yang Xin, meanwhile, seemed to have a revelation.
"The production of 'Undertale' isn't that big yet, but we've been working overtime. We can move up the schedule for promotional material. We can reverse his trick on him...!"
As she utters more... there seems to be a smile forming on her face, as she buzzes with excitement in her eyes like a little girl who has found some secret.
I nodded in agreement. "Exactly! I've been wondering how we'd promote it before, but now... this traffic is just too good to pass up."
"But it means everyone has to work harder in the next few days," I added.
In the gaming world, it's like a marketplace. When the big players fight, the small ones often get squashed and bashed.
The worst thing isn't being criticized—it's being ignored.
And when it came to "Undertale" I was feeling pretty confident.
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When my team entered a state of overtime madness, my official blog started to slowly gain traction among the public. Although it didn't have much attention at first, there were still many players actively playing Magic Mirror during that time, and they helped drive up the traffic directly towards my blog.
Additionally, Zhong had previously targeted "Magic Mirror," so many people were silently watching for my reaction. Unexpectedly, they caught something. (these silent people are Seed munchers)
At first, Zhong's official blog post was seen as a joke by many people. After all, it wasn't the first time they'd pulled something like this.
But when Chen Xu responded on his blog, the situation changed entirely. It was clear to everyone that Xu was alluding to Zhong in his post. A single slap wouldn't have raised such a noise, but his response quickly attracted countless curious onlookers.
These Internet busybody, who don't touch the grass, They enjoy their share of drama on the internet.
Various media outlets were quick to pick up on the incident, and even many free players joined in on the controversy, eager to see where it would lead.
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"What's going on?"
"Fight! Fight! Fight!"
"So Chen Xu is the producer of 'Magic Mirror'?"
"Wait, who's Chen Xu?"
"Not sure, but what's the big deal?"
"Haha, Chen Xu's words cut deep!"
"Art is an Explosion, Magic Mirror is a gal game explosion"
"Zhong may have made a couple of decent games, but they're far from being masterpieces."
"Yeah, Zhong games are a piece of art, that help me fall asleep"
"I'm backing Chen Xu! What's wrong with liking gentleman games? Bring on the sequel and new DLC, ladies!"
"Honestly, Zhong isn't in the wrong here. Games like 'Magic Mirror' do stir up controversy."
"Docile men don't need to participate here. Upstairs"
"What's the issue? Upstairs"
"Oh please! Zhong started this whole thing by throwing shade first!"
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After my reply, the situation escalated, grabbing the attention of even more players. (only humans can attract more humans)
Many supported me, as Zhong didn't have the best reputation among players or in the gaming industry. However, some sided with Zhong~ they are probably from the wimpy organization, particularly because of the controversial nature of a game like "Magic Mirror."
One thing became certain~ I and Zhong had instantly become the focus of countless media outlets and players. While it might be an exaggeration to say the entire gaming industry was involved, thanks to the media coverage, most players who followed the indie game scene knew what was going on in the Gentleman circle.
My official blog account even gained more than 100,000 followers overnight. (I think some records have been broken)
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Meanwhile, over at Hepai Style, Zhong got wind of the situation thanks to his assistant's update of his SNS. But instead of getting angry, He was thrilled.
"He is really extending his neck for me." I mused.
"Great! This is exactly what we needed—a young designer with a bit of fame! Young calves are always full of energy. If you're not bold, are you really young?" I was overjoyed as a couple of people near me laughed out loud. ~ This is a true Gentleman's circle. After all.
Isn't this what that online review was all about? Getting traction!
Making sure the fish had taken the bait! Getting more traction!
He He~ The lad took it.
Look at how much buzz this has created now. I didn't have to lift a finger, and the heat will roll on its own. And with the media coverage blowing up, everything's set. I even bought a bit of extra exposure with the help of Fuk Yu Navy, but now, it's gaining momentum on its own!
Excited, I opened my official blog and posted:
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"Some game designers are born to do black and tell it all as white. I never claimed my game was art. I only strive to develop games that can be seen as a form of art."
"But judging by the games some developers put out, they might never understand what's truly a groundbreaking game is. Instead, they rely on small, petty tricks... just tricks like the ones you see in Chu Dong Circus."
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After posting this, I directly mentioned my competitor. However, to my surprise, that Chen Xu responded almost immediately, within three minutes.
Does this guy have a Bakugo soul? I mused, while my expression turned a bit thoughtful.
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"My new work *Undertale* will be officially launched on July 15th. The prestigious Art Sensei is dutifully invited to review this young one work."
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My grin froze.
The seems a little too familiar!
Reference:
Bakugo (My Hero Academia)