1: Game Producer

“Did I just transmigrate to another world?”

Xu Lian rubbed his groggy head, staring incredulously at the liquid crystal display in front of him.

Wasn’t he just staying up late, coding game programs?

How did he suddenly end up here?!

At that very moment, a massive amount of information flooded into Xu Lian’s mind.

It turned out he had indeed transmigrated to a place called Azure Star, a parallel world somewhat similar to Earth.

The level of civilization development here was comparable to Earth, and the currencies of various countries looked quite familiar.

However, in terms of scientific and technological advancement, Azure Star was light-years ahead of Earth.

In professional jargon, it was a truly technologically powerful nation.

With such rapid technological progress, the gaming industry here was also booming.

Because people were under immense pressure in their daily lives, playing games became the best way for many young people to relieve stress.

Sharp-nosed bosses naturally wouldn't miss this opportunity, investing heavily in major game companies and recruiting top-tier game Designers.

Suddenly, a whirlwind of becoming a “game producer” swept across society.

Whoever created a popular game would not only make the developer rich but also fill the coffers of the backers.

But the problem was that people’s understanding of games in this world was too backward, and with capital manipulation behind the scenes, many game producers didn't care about the player experience, only how to get people to open their wallets.

Coincidentally, the current Xu Lian, though sharing the same name as his previous self, also worked in game development and had made many games before, but they all received mediocre feedback, and the money invested went down the drain.

Despite this, he still didn't give up, often staying up late to debug programs, hoping to one day create a product that would shake the market.

However, due to overwork, he unfortunately collapsed at that very moment, and the transmigrated Xu Lian took over his role to continue the struggle.

“This place is practically a natural battlefield for me,” Xu Lian thought.

Although he couldn't be called a seasoned game Designer in his original world, given his understanding of the current environment and Azure Star's extraordinary technological background, creating a best-selling work in a short time was by no means impossible.

So Xu Lian sat back in front of the computer and opened a locally renowned game platform—Tianxia Youyuan.

This was a very influential online marketplace in the country, where countless people came daily to find fun things or sources of inspiration.

After entering his account and password according to the information stored in his mind, Xu Lian checked the platform's hot recommendation list.

All listed games were ranked by popularity and player ratings.

Then he directly selected the top ten works and added them to his download list, intending to study them.

Although each software was at least several GB, with some even exceeding 200 GB;

Fortunately, due to sufficiently mature technology, the installation process was completed in just a few minutes.

“Oh my goodness, this efficiency is too high.”

Knowing that Azure Star's internet speed was astonishing was one thing; witnessing hundreds of GB files being handled in less than a few minutes was entirely another.

Subsequently, Xu Lian naturally clicked on the top-ranked work to experience it.

Upon entering the main interface, he was stunned by its high-quality graphic rendering effects, which were simply top-tier industry productions.

The only drawback was the complete absence of background music or sound effects throughout the process, making it feel a bit desolate.

After registering a character, he began his official trial journey.

However, after less than ten minutes, he had already lost interest and exited the game, lying on his chair in a daze with a complex mood.

Aside from the commendable artistic presentation, other elements were simply unbearable! Not to mention the pervasive methods of enticing players to recharge.

He had to close several payment pop-ups before he could play normally.

In short, apart from the visual content, the rest was basically substandard.

Even more preposterous was that it could rank first on the list.

“If goods of this level can rank in the forefront, does that mean I can easily defeat all existing competitors in the market by simply remaking those classic games I once played?” Xu Lian was deep in thought.

Many ideas flashed through his mind: Dungeon & Fighter, PUBG, crossfire,

And also Zombie Siege, League of Legends, Red Dead Redemption, Call of Duty...

If he had the chance to recreate them here, they would surely instantly overshadow all the trash currently available.

Just then, a system sound rang in his ear: “Ding! The Game Creation Assistant has been successfully activated. As long as others play the games you design online, you can earn virtual currency rewards.

These gold coins can be exchanged within this assistant for various professional knowledge learning and daily consumable support.”

“That’s right! This is the divine skill every transmigrator should have!”

In his inner ecstasy, Xu Lian immediately responded: “May I open the Newbie Gift Pack (newbie gift pack) right away?”

“Okay, a memory archive of the initial version of Dungeon & Fighter has been sent to you.”

“Dungeon & Fighter… what kind of game is this?”

He paused for a moment, then became incredibly excited.

This classic monster-slaying and leveling adventure game,

caused widespread discussion upon its debut.

Within half a year, it quickly captured market share,

even surpassing the long-dominant veteran, Legend of Mir.

At that time, his dorm mates often stayed up all night, conquering monster levels together and enjoying the joy of growth.

Especially once, when he was lucky enough to obtain a rare piece of equipment, it made him so happy that he couldn't sleep for a long time.

Even as its influence gradually waned in later stages, it still maintained a high popularity, comparable to the globally popular League of Legends.

It is predictable that once Dungeon & Fighter reappears, it will surely ignite another craze and far surpass the various inferior works currently flooding the market.

Soon, a new data stream rushed into his sea of consciousness. After some sorting and digestion, he finally fully understood the structure of this valuable legacy.

New journey, let’s start writing a new chapter today!

This was an early version of Dungeon & Fighter, and also an unforgettable youthful memory for many old players.

Friends who joined the game in this version can be said to be true pioneers who witnessed the game's evolution from nothing.

In that version, there were only five characters to choose from: Male Ghost Knight, Male Gunner, Priest, Female Mage, and Female Fighter.

The level cap at this time was 60, and there were no awakening skills yet, let alone powerful divine artifacts that could determine victory with a single piece of equipment.