The Game Developer Who Left the Company Is Too Competent

50. be very nervous

– I’m sorry… … We will pay for the money and we will take care of the voice actor recording work, so let’s apply for full voice!

It was a phone call not long after I sent the full package to Disney before the release.

– It’s a bill that everyone unanimously agreed to. You PD, all you have to do is agree!

Having said this, what more do I need to say?

“All right. You do.”

* * *

“… … That’s how it happened.”

“aha.”

After hearing Taeyeon’s explanation, everyone nodded.

someone muttered.

“They must have really liked our game.”

“I know.”

“Well, they say they will take care of everything, but I can’t refuse… … .”

The words someone threw at that time made everyone’s heart flutter.

“But it’s not anywhere else, and if Disney goes this far… … Doesn’t that mean you have great confidence in the success of our game?”

“… … ?”

“Uh, maybe our games could be like the Disney box office hits that broke $1 billion… … ?”

for a moment, but

Even Taeyeon’s heart fluttered at those words.

* * *

No. 1 in all North American SNS trends.

And a pop-up store event!

-What? What’s going on?

-A North American pop-up store?

The Korean community is in a state of perplexity.

A sudden North American trend issue!

But isn’t the main character a Korean game?

– You say it’s a collaboration?

-It’s because of the resource provided, the actual game was made by Nexple.

-Isn’t that the game? Introduced by a developer of a beauty wearing a Cinderella costume at E3… … ?

The more detailed the information, the greater the bewilderment.

Simultaneous large-scale marketing in large cities in the United States with the full voice of the original character… … ?

-So what kind of game is that?

– No play video?

The video that was shown at E3 went viral again, but that wasn’t enough.

North American SNS users, large game-related communities, and famous critics were pouring out positive reviews.

The obvious reason is curious.

– Hey, it’s our country’s game, so why do we have to belatedly receive news like this?

-There is no concept of Nexle. And why is marketing like that only done in North America? Are you ignoring Korean users?

Eventually, as dissatisfaction among Korean game users grew, Nexple quickly announced its position.

The fact that this marketing is an event that is thoroughly led by Disney.

-Then you guys do too! Don’t just suck your fingers and watch!

– Do you know who doesn’t know that? It’s not like we’re doing something!

-Neckple doesn’t have that much ability? is that so hard?

– This is not the content of the event. It hurts our pride that they do it but we don’t. Even if it’s a collaboration, it’s actually a game made by Nepple and Korean developers.

An emergency headquarters meeting was held at Neckple.

Chairman Yoo Jin-seong said with a face that hurt his pride.

“Hey, did you hear? They do Disney, but what about Nepple, and they sarcastically say that they don’t have that level of ability!”

“… … .”

“We do too! I’m really proud of myself… … !”

In terms of cash holdings, it was Chairman Yoo Jin-seong’s assertion that he was among the top 10 in Korea.

“We make it bigger and flashier!”

* * *

It was unprecedented marketing in the history of Korean console games.

All domestic character voice actors mobilized, starting with Samsung Coex, Pangyo Nexple office building, Daejeon, Daegu, and Busan.

Pop-up stores opened simultaneously in several cities.

It was a time to play a variety of games and purchase limited-edition goods specially made by Disney.

There were a lot of people, but there were a lot of young couples with young children.

Visitors were immersed in the game while wearing VR devices.

“Eventually, things get bigger like this.”

“what… … What can I do? The people who gave me money said they wanted to do this.”

ADs Taeyeon and Hong Min-seok, who visited the Samsung Coex demonstration hall, were making bitter faces.

The reason was as follows.

“This game was not meant to be played this far… … .”

“Iknow, right. If this happens, I don’t think I will be able to sell less than a million copies of the title and not make money.”

“It’s a matter of face before Susie. Aren’t Nexple and Disney the best content companies in Korea and the US? If a game that has been heavily marketed in such a place doesn’t have satisfactory sales… … .”

“hmm… … !”

Project D employees were dispatched to the pop-up store to act as helpers. There were on-site staff who had been trained, but it was to be able to take immediate action if an issue occurred.

* * *

The domestic game community and Mutube were lively.

– Review of the popular Disney Fantastic World play!

– It’s fun just playing, but it’s even more fun when you wear VR!

– It can be fun even if it is not cruel, not erotic, and not irritating!

Truly a highly praised baptism!

However, Taeyeon felt embarrassed by such a reaction.

‘It wouldn’t have been such a great game.’

It’s just an ordinary adventure game.

Following the story… … .

‘I was a little greedy and added the features of other games by modifying them appropriately so that we could enjoy them in our game… … .’

Puzzles, mazes, trap breaking and more!

Even he adjusted the difficulty considerably.

Because I want all players to see the ending of this game in its entirety.

‘Because the greatest strength of our game is the scenario production.’

A story created by Bae Soo-hyun, a former children’s story writer, and Lee Young-ae, an art director.

There was fantasy and emotion, and as you follow the stem, you will feel all sorts of emotions.

‘The directing of this story is excellent.’

No matter how… … .

‘To use marketing that would only be used for an aaa-level game on a game with a production cost of 2 billion won… … .’

I can’t shake the thought that it’s excessive.

Until now, it was Taeyeon who had been producing games focusing on cost performance.

I didn’t like this situation at all, where my belly button was bigger than my stomach. Didn’t even adapt.

‘Anyway, as long as it’s like this, I need to turn over at least a million copies… … .’

Taeyeon let out a sigh.

From nob le mt l dot com

My heart was heavy.

* * *

Apart from Taeyeon’s heart, everywhere was practically festive.

internet community.

– As soon as the article appeared, I went to COEX and tried it… … I think this game will be successful. What about the fun, what about the emotion… … It wasn’t thrilling!

└ Is that enough?

└ㅇㅇ That’s about it.

└ㅇㅋ Go and try it right away.

└Is the event over?

└… … !

Neckple.

“Hey, looking at the current atmosphere, I think I could easily sell a million copies… … Shouldn’t there be some preparation for the event in advance? What do you think, Taeyeon?”

Disney.

-If sales are good, there are even talks about making a movie with game scenarios and main characters!

“… … .”

It was a series of situations that Taeyeon couldn’t understand at all.

‘I don’t know what will happen in sales… … .’

I don’t know why everyone is so excited.

What I don’t understand the most is the user reaction.

Why are people who have been cold-hearted about domestic games all of a sudden doing this… … .

‘If this goes wrong even a little bit, I’ll be criticized more than that.’

Originally, the maximum sales Taeyeon thought was 500,000 copies.

In fact, even this was a bit unrealistic in Taeyeon’s opinion.

But now the mood is a million copies… … No, I don’t think it would be enough to sell more than that.

Regarding this, Yuna Kim showed a resolute attitude.

“That’s the fate of people who originally wear the title of ‘star’. I did too. Absolute gold medal! Winning the world championship is a sure thing! Anything less than that is absolutely forbidden!”

“hmm.”

“Does your heart race already when you think of the situation when you failed? But once you experience it, it doesn’t matter.”

Taeyeon pondered and asked.

“Can you give me some tips that might help in this situation?”

“tip? It’s a tip… … .”

Kim Yoon-ah’s answer was… … .

“I don’t think there is anything like that?”

“No?”

“What do I do with people whose mouths are itchy because they want to curse at me on a regular basis? You should just ignore it. If you say something that crosses the line, sue. After that, you will be quiet on your own.”

It was a moment where we could see a glimpse of what kind of life she had lived.

“So you should do well. To be confident in yourself when you need it.”

It was a word that gave me a lot of insight.

* * *

Eventually the day came.

morning meeting.

Chairman Yoo Jin-seong asked with a grin.

“Taeyeon. How are you feeling?”

“… … .?”

Some puzzled people.

“The game starts selling today, right? Maybe I’m wrong?”

“no. It is true that it will be sold simultaneously online and offline from today.”

Everyone burst into exclamations at the words of Lee Tae-young, director of the business.

Then, eyes full of anticipation pour in.

Taeyeon let out a sigh.

“I haven’t slept a wink for days.”

“Hey, are you doing something called tension too?”

“I am a human too.”

Taeyeon let out a sigh in successive glances.

Director Son Young-sang’s words represented everyone’s feelings.

“It’s rare. I thought Taeyeon wouldn’t be nervous… … .”

“Iknow, right.”

Thinking that most of the people at work must have been looking at me like this makes my heart suffocate.

Returning from the meeting, the studio, especially the Project D team, was in a festive mood.

“I’m going to go to the Electron store next door and buy a title!”

“To go and buy the most anticipated work on the same day… … What kind of confidence is this? You should have made a reservation!”

“uh? Was that what it was supposed to be?”

“of course! Don’t you know that popular movies can only be bought by pre-ordering them a few days in advance?”

“ah… … Then, did Manager Kim make a reservation?”

“Sure! I’m going out at lunchtime and I’m going to come back!”

“let’s go together! It’s my first time releasing a console game, so I’m going to take a look at what’s available as a package in the store!”

“me too!”

“… … .”

ADs Young-ae Lee and Min-seok Hong approach Taeyeon, who sits down quietly, and tap her shoulders.

I mean let’s go get a cup of coffee.

“How are you feeling? First of all, the face looks really bad! ha ha ha!”

“I haven’t been able to sleep since yesterday… … Did PD-nim get some sleep?”

They were the only two people who knew their minds.

Taeyeon let out a deep sigh without hiding her expression.

The answer was enough.

“Actually, neither do we. In particular, my wife suddenly vomited while eating dinner.”

When Taeyeon looked at her with a surprised face, Lee Youngae smiled awkwardly.

“I’m sure it was fine until lunchtime, but when dinner came around, tension suddenly came over me… … .”

Apparently, that atmosphere continues to this day.

All three had not even touched the coffee they had ordered.

Upon realizing that fact, Taeyeon realized one thing.

‘It seems wrong to live in a normal condition for the time being.’