The Game Developer Who Left the Company Is Too Competent

46. Exceed expectations (2)

Originally, the results of this test could not be leaked to the outside world.

It’s not just about this test.

All the tests I’ve done so far have been like that.

And, as in the past, the test results were also leaked through the developer community.

– To be honest, I didn’t really expect anything. I was thinking of doing a soft test for children… … I was stupid!

The reviews that started like that were full of rave reviews about the game.

– Tears welled up from the start. “star light. Star Bright… … .” Those who have done it will know. This is the first line of the game. It is also an emotional trigger that those who have played to the end will never forget! ㅠㅠ

It was embarrassing to the viewers… … .

But that was the beginning.

When someone ignored the warning and proudly cut off the leak start, those who had only noticed started to rush at the same time.

– All prejudices contained in the word ‘fairy tale’ will disappear. It was a game that was really different from the console titles that were released previously.

– Considered for children, but never childish, adults can enjoy it, but never difficult. How is this configuration possible? … .

In the developer community, Nexple developers have one characteristic.

They are very cynical about the industry and the companies they work for.

If you think about it, would you point out the Nexle developers and call them ‘everyone cracking dolls’?

In a word, Nepple developers are people who do not have even the slightest bit of loyalty to the company.

Such people shed tears as if they were giving a testimony of faith and just lined up words of praise… … .

-No, b*tch I can’t stand it because I’m curious when you guys say that!

-So when is the game release date?!

* * *

“It leaked as if it were natural.”

“Anyway, I don’t have the slightest bit of security awareness.”

Since morning, Nexple Entertainment has been noisy.

The game test results were leaked in detail by someone… … But I can’t find any bad mood.

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Most of them were praised, and this was because expectations for the game were growing.

Although the team is different, they are colleagues in the same company.

Some Pantheon developers were also active as project D developers.

The studio was attached, so we were close on a daily basis, and even now we gather together and chat before work.

For the Pantheon developers, it’s nobody else’s business.

After a while, everyone’s attention is drawn to Taeyeon’s appearance.

“… … .”

The way Taeyeon quietly looked around them reminded them that there was a big issue.

indeed.

“Since everyone is here, I can talk about it here.”

There was something.

“Project D was announced at E3.”

“… … !”

A huge number!

* * *

In fact, the test was not conducted only at the Netflix Live headquarters.

It was also conducted for Disney headquarters artists, but for this, some developers, including the business manager, had to move to the United States.

The test period and method were the same, but there was a slight difference in the response.

“They were very satisfied.”

“Uh, how much?”

“More than you can imagine. Would you have pushed ahead with E3 exhibits first?”

“ah… … .”

Developers exclaimed.

It meant that they were satisfied and excited about the quality of the game.

“Disney’s movies have their own characteristics. It is something that people of all ages can enjoy deeply. Also, when creating content, no one should feel uncomfortable… … It goes beyond belief and has strict discipline at the level of compulsion.”

Sometimes, it goes too far in that way and makes ordinary consumers uncomfortable.

“That was the direction of the development of Project D. Not childish and not esoteric. Let’s keep the middle ground and make it a game that can satisfy as many people as possible.”

Taeyeon smiled.

“This time, it seems that the results have shone to some extent. Director Lee Tae-young and other people on business trips were excited to report the local reaction.”

The faces of everyone who heard the news were full of pride.

It wasn’t even released yet, but since the reaction was so unusual from the test, I felt like something good was about to happen.

Bae Soo-hyun, a fairy tale writer and main scenario planner for Project D, carefully asked.

“Did you say anything about the progression of the story?”

I had no choice but to worry a lot because it was in my field of work.

Taeyeon said to her with a nervous expression.

“Let’s hear… … .”

gulp.

“I am very satisfied. He said he was a person he really wanted to recruit and asked when he could make a position for him.”

“Oh oh… … !”

“As expected, our ship writer! Even Disney recognized it!”

“Oh, wait. This isn’t the time to celebrate, doesn’t that mean we can move on to Disney?”

“Oh, is that so?”

Bae Soo-hyun, who was genuinely happy, waved his hand in embarrassment at the words around him.

“Oh no! I will continue to work only here!”

“I’m not assuming that.”

“You may regret it later.”

“It’s not too late, so cancel quickly!”

Laughter breaks out.

Taeyeon said.

“I wish we could all go to E3, but I think that will be difficult. I think it will only take two people to go… … .”

Taeyeon looked at Lee Youngae standing to the side and said.

“It would be nice if team leader Yeong-ae could go to E3 and introduce the game.”

“Me, me?”

Surprised by her and the people around her.

“I think Hong Min-seok AD can go for the other one.”

“me too?!”

A surprising AD couple.

Lee Young-ae asked cautiously.

“Isn’t it right that PD-nim is going?”

“I have a lot to do here. and… … AD Lee Young-ae, rather than me, seems to be more effective in many ways.”

“What do you mean by many good things?”

“First of all, since he is much better at English than I am and is an executive at Neple Entertainment, he is well qualified to serve as the acting representative.”

Apart from this, the advantages are numerous.

Exceptional beauty, perfect English skills, and understanding of the game. Possession of conversation skills and charisma that captivates the audience.

“I’m sending you to come and become an E3 superstar.”

Only then did Lee Young-ae and the others know Taeyeon’s intentions.

It was part of the build-up to promote Lee Young-ae, who is full of qualities as a star developer.

And Taeyeon emphasized one thing.

“At our company, anyone with the qualifications can become a star developer. Always keep in mind that opportunities are always open.”

It was a declaration that made the hearts of the gathered developers jump.

* * *

“Isn’t Yoo Tae-yeon really amazing? I really didn’t expect much… … It’s the first time I’ve cried while playing a game because I was moved.”

“I thought I knew enough about Taeyeon’s skills… … To be honest, I was also really surprised by this testing period.”

The three most powerful people at Nexle gathered in one place and were excited. The emotion of the game made them that way. Among these three people, the most excited person was Lee Tae-young, director of the business, who had been on a business trip to the United States.

“The actual development period is about 1 year, and the development cost is 2 billion. Originally, I didn’t want to reveal this fact, but I was so moved by that head office and I could see that I liked it, so I unknowingly revealed it. What is it?”

“So how is the reaction?”

“It was very upsetting. What Unbelievable, Amazing… … .”

“hahahahaha!”

The three of them laughed happily.

It was because not only they but also the people in the company knew that the truth was not mixed with any exaggeration.

“It’s the first time I’ve seen anything like this. I’m not kidding, they said they couldn’t make a game like this after spending tens of millions of dollars over the years.”

“Ah, that’s a bit… … .”

“It was bad.”

“No, why am I lying about this? That’s what the guy in charge of the game division actually said!”

The three people, who had been laughing and chatting while drunk on the mulberry, became serious at some point.

It was because of the following words of Chairman Yoo Jin-sung.

“If this doesn’t sell 10,000 copies… … Honestly, would it be more than our responsibility?”

“It makes no sense.”

“I made something like this, but I couldn’t even sell 10,000 copies? The game company should be closed, just.”

In an instant, both of their eyes lit up.

“Are you planning on leaving the company in advance?”

“It’s just that I have very fine hair… … .”

“… … .”

“Let’s try this one more time. I didn’t get to see the Pantheon properly… … It might sell a lot more.”

“Why do you think so?”

“It is very popular.”

It was the answer to Director Lee Tae-young’s question.

Director Son Young-sang adds.

“I was very sympathetic to this statement I saw on the Internet.

Considered children, but never childish.

Adults can enjoy it, but it’s never difficult.

“Doesn’t that mean that in addition to the fun of the game, it also captured the emotion? It’s also popular… … Usually, if you do this well, it will explode.”

Chairman Yoo Jin-seong smiled.

“I think Taeyeon only regards this as ‘a level where she won’t be embarrassed’.”

Even now.

Even though Lee Tae-young, director of the US test, vomited passionately about the reaction to the test in the United States, he was indifferent.

Even though the head office offered to provide the cost of casting the original voice actor, he refused.

-You don’t have to do that.

Project D received and reused data resources not only for graphics but also for sound.

Here, only the voices of the original character voice actors were slightly added to form the musical part and the entire contents.

In fact, the game does not need voice actor recording data individually. More important than that was how well they saved the intrinsic fun of the game.

Even so, it was regrettable, so I persuaded one more time.

No, the head office said they would cover all the expenses… … .

Still, Taeyeon was adamant.

-Aren’t they ordinary voice actors and top stars with the highest ransom in Hollywood? The cost of casting voice actors will exceed the production cost, but there is no need to go that far.

“It’s not like the child boiled and ate some kind of sweet pumpkin… … .”

“Well, it’s not wrong.”

“Who doesn’t know that? Still, it wasn’t that we were paying, it was that the other side would take care of everything. And what does that mean? We will actively help with marketing using this. Well, it must have meant something like this, but I rejected it… … .”

Chairman Yoo Jin-seong was enthusiastic about Director Son Young-sang’s defense.

“Oh, sorry. Ugh… … .”

Seeing him sigh while beating his chest, director Son Young-sang said with a cool smile.

“Just leave it to Taeyeon. Isn’t he the Executive Producer?”

“what… … It should be.”

“You must have fully anticipated this situation, and you must have taken countermeasures with it in mind.”

Otherwise, there would be no such confidence and calm appearance!

Saying that, Director Son Young-sang’s face was filled with trust in Taeyeon.

* * *

After the meeting, Taeyeon sat down and muttered with a serious face.

‘This is a reaction far beyond my expectations… … What should I do?’