Losing Money to Be a Tycoon

Chapter 1154: Slow Movement Studio’s Next Step?

If everyone had been worried when the Doubt VR glasses had first been released, then now that the VR glasses had reversed with the game, everyone’s worries had dissipated.

Not only did it succeed, but it was also even more successful than he had expected!

In fact, in the beginning, most people had only expected to create successful VR glasses that could compare to mainstream VR equipment overseas.

Many people even felt that with the current niche in the VR field, this pair of glasses would probably not be able to make money. It would be good enough to take the opportunity to make Slow Movement Studio famous.

However, he realized that he did not have to worry about making money at all!

According to the current market feedback, the popularity of Doubt VR could be maintained for at least a year. During this period, they would be continuously selling VR glasses. Coupled with the in-game purchases, not only could they recoup their costs, but they would also make a lot of money!

What’s more, at this point, everyone’s first thought was not about money, but more important things.

Historic status!

If it was really as Teacher Qiao had said, Doubt VR and “Animal Island” could really start the curtains on the VR game era, then in the future game history, the name of Slow Movement Studio would definitely be mentioned when it came to works that were “the first successful, popular among mainstream gamers, mass-produced, and established VR game production standards”.

Such glory was much more important than money!

Over the past few days, he could clearly feel that the Doubt VR glasses and Animal Island had caused the VR industry, which had always been niche, to rise rapidly.

All sorts of media were reporting on it and discussing it crazily on the various forums. It was foreseeable that more companies would make VR equipment and develop VR games in the future.

A new wind outlet had appeared. Countless people were stirring, wanting to use this wind outlet to fly.

This situation would probably continue for a long time.

This also meant that Slow Movement Studio had already completed a perfect start. Its future prospects were bright!

In fact, even if they did not have Tengda Corporation and Shenhua Corporation as their backing, it would be very easy for Slow Movement Studio to sell itself to a large company at an extremely high premium based on its current achievements.

An ordinary entrepreneur would have reached the peak of his life if he had achieved this step.

Cai Jiadong was especially emotional.

Previously, he had also been the chief designer. However, he had always felt that it would be extremely difficult to make a project.

That was because there were always too many restrictions. He could not do this or that. Many ideas could not be expressed. The products that he made, in the end, could not satisfy him completely.

However, he realized that everything was so simple after arriving at Slow Movement Studio.

Things that were completely impossible for other companies seemed to become natural here.

He only had to do his job step by step. How could he easily achieve such huge success?

It even felt unreal.

Of course, the main reason why it could succeed without any suspense was definitely Boss Pei.

Cai Jiadong deeply realized how important it was to have a good leader and an outstanding leader after arriving at Slow Movement Studio!

If he looked back now, he would feel that the success of the Doubt VR glasses and Animal Island was natural.

However, Cai Jiadong, who had personally participated in the project, knew very well that many choices seemed to be very dangerous in the beginning. Boss Pei had only finalized the ideal shape of the product after he went against everyone’s opinions.

If he had followed the previous conservative plan, this VR glasses would not have reached the current level even if it was successful.

Therefore, the most precious thing on Boss Pei should be his deep understanding of the industry and his courage to press forward.

Cai Jiadong could not help but feel emotional. Indeed, all successes were not accidental.

The other employees of Slow Movement Studio had similar thoughts as Cai Jiadong.

It felt so good to win while lying down!

However, Cai Jiadong knew that he had made a mountain out of a molehill seeing Ye Zhizhou, Wang Xiaobin, and the others’ expressions. This was just Boss Pei’s basic plan.

He had been worried before when there was a small problem with the publicity plan. However, Lin Wan, Ye Zhizhou, Wang Xiaobin, and the others did not look worried at all. It was enough to see the gap between the two sides.

This unconditional trust in Boss Pei was probably the biggest gap between the two parties!

“However... why do I feel like Boss Lin isn’t that happy?”

Cai Jiadong was a little puzzled.

If they had been in the original company and had achieved such success, the boss would probably have been so happy that he would have disappeared. The entire company would definitely have fallen into a holiday mood.

What was the point of working hard now that the project was done and he had made a lot of money?

First, he would give everyone a holiday. Then, he would come back and slack for two to three months. He would casually make some adjustments to the bugs in the game, create some new versions, and so on. Wouldn’t that be perfect?

However, Lin Wan did not look too happy. Instead, she looked troubled.

“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.”

Both of them came to the conference room and sat down.

Lin Wan frowned and fell into deep thought. She did not speak immediately.

Cai Jiadong waited for a while and asked, “Boss Lin, didn’t our VR glasses and game succeed? Why do you still look worried?”

Lin Wan was silent for a while before she sighed softly and said, “Previously, I did not understand why Boss Pei was so worried after every project succeeded. Now, I finally understand how Boss Pei feels.”

“Before this, I was also the person-in-charge of Shang Yang Games. However, Boss Pei was above me after all. I felt very at ease. However, Slow Movement Studio is now operating independently. I cannot ask Boss Pei for help too often so I instantly feel a lot of pressure.”

“Slow Movement Studio’s success has far exceeded our original expectations. This also means that we have to set higher standards for ourselves. It would be completely unacceptable if the next game is made and disappointed gamers.”

Cai Jiadong was enlightened.

So that was the reason!

If one worked in Tengda for a long time, they would naturally worry about the future. They would be like Boss Pei, ‘worrying about the future’.

However, on further thought, it was normal for Boss Lin to have such thoughts.

The success of the Doubt VR glasses might be the result of the joint efforts of various departments and employees, but at the end of the day, they still relied on Boss Pei’s guidance and Shang Yang Games’ help.

If Boss Pei had not gone against everyone’s wishes, increased the budget estimate, and finalized the direction of the game, repeatedly polishing and editing the various details of the game, it would not have been able to achieve this level.

However, Shang Yang Games could not keep coming to help. They had the game development task as well. Boss Pei was so busy with work that he might not be able to guide new games every time.

In that case, could Slow Movement Studio carry the new project alone without Shang Yang Games’ help?

This was a very serious test.

Animal Island was a leisure game. It had linked gameplay and had a longer lifespan. Thus, it did not need to release too much downloadable content in the later stages.

Soon, Slow Movement Studio would face a choice. Should they maintain “Animal Island” and make lousy money or should they start a new project as soon as possible?

Given Boss Lin’s character, he would definitely choose the latter without looking back.

However, it was a very risky thing to start a new project on the basis of the success of “Animal Island”.

Cai Jiadong asked, “Boss Lin, are you worried about the new project?”

Lin Wan nodded. “That’s right. We don’t have any clue yet.”

Cai Jiadong thought for a moment and comforted him. “There’s no need to be too anxious about this. Let’s settle down for two to three months and think about it slowly. There’s still time.”

Lin Wan immediately shook her head. “That won’t do.”

“Boss Pei had already thought about what to do for the next project when one project had just succeeded. Only with such a long-term line of thinking could he control the various projects, devise strategies, and control everything.”

“I might not be at Boss Pei’s level now, but I have to work hard to connect the two projects seamlessly.”

“Time is precious, we cannot delay it.”

“I’m mainly conflicted about something now. Should we continue making VR games?”

Cai Jiadong was stunned. “Of course, we have to continue making VR games! Why not?”

Lin Wan’s thinking surprised him.

Slow Movement Studio had just made a name for itself by relying on Doubt VR and Animal Island. Now, the VR glasses were selling well. As long as they continued to release VR games and maintain the current quality, this success could be sustained.

What was the reason for not planning to make VR games at this time?

Lin Wan explained, “Actually when Slow Movement Studio was first established, we did not intend to go in the direction of VR games. It was Boss Pei who suggested that we try it because we felt that it was alright.”

“We might have succeeded, but after some thought, I feel that VR is not a long-term plan after all.”

“The key is that I just called Old Song and had a simple chat.”

“He said that the technology of VR glasses might not develop much in the next two or three years.”

“Old Song is a professional. What he said is still very reliable.”

“VR glasses are different from cell phones. The various new technologies of cell phones are being produced very quickly from application to mass production. Basically, we can estimate the form of the products a year later. For example, technology such as foldable screens, under-screen cameras, and so on has already shown some signs. We expect them to be officially mass-produced within the next one or two years.”

“However, the situation with the VR glasses is different. Old Song said that unless there is a technological breakthrough beyond expectations, the resolution of the VR glasses would only remain at this level in two to three years. It would be very difficult to improve greatly.”

“In other words, VR might be in a stagnant state for a period of time in the future.”

“The success of the Doubt VR glasses can be said to have chosen the right time. They made a product that had achieved a huge success under the current technical level before the market recognized the VR game potential.”

“However, if VR does not improve for a long time in the future, the popularity of the entire VR industry will only decrease. It is not a wise move for us to continue fighting VR to the death.”

“We might as well make a few regular games and wait and see. There’s no need to bet all our treasures on an uncertain future.”

Cai Jiadong nodded. That made sense.

If the VR industry would also develop rapidly in the future and technologies would continue to break through, then it would be a logical choice to bet all the treasures on VR.

However, what if the VR industry became colder and worse in the future?

In that case, it would be very not worth it to wishfully think about VR.

This question stumped Cai Jiadong.

How difficult was it to understand the future of an industry?

Cai Jiadong was silent for a long time. “Boss Lin, this question is difficult for me. How would I know?”

“Why don’t we ask Boss Pei...”

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