ROSGT Chapter 75: FLASH Auxiliary Tool Software
### Volume 1, Chapter 75: FLASH Auxiliary Tool Software
That evening.
On the evening news program of the first channel of the Western Zhou Television Station.
"After the establishment of the SB Component Game Development Department, the game 'Kung Fu Kid' was released today, along with a press conference. Meanwhile, Professor X released his new work at the same time. It is known that when Professor X developed the groundbreaking game 'Link Up,' he attempted to join SB Brain Company but was unfortunately dismissed. Thus, he joined a studio and successively released classic works like 'Eliminate' and 'Stack Up.' His works broke records on the Software Alliance Forum, making him a miracle creator.
Yesterday, Professor X creatively included information about his new work 'Street Fighter' in 'Stack Up,' which attracted countless fans' anticipation. By today's release, 'Street Fighter's' sales performance has utterly crushed 'Kung Fu Kid.'
According to our investigation, from the time of release at noon until now, 'Kung Fu Kid' has only sold 3,600 copies. In contrast, 'Street Fighter' has reached an astonishing 430,000 copies! Both games are priced at ten yuan each. It is reported that 'Kung Fu Kid' had a development cost of 300,000 yuan. At this rate, it will be extremely difficult to break even, let alone make a profit.
Regarding 'Street Fighter,' our reporter had the opportunity to interview Professor X after the press conference. According to Professor X, 'Street Fighter' was a result of the collective effort of him and his friends, with a development cost of only about 1,000 yuan, equivalent to daily living expenses. Given the current trend, reaching one million sales and making a profit of over ten million will not be a problem.
It can be said that Professor X, using his studio combination, has thoroughly defeated SB Brain Company's heavily invested game project.
Furthermore, during the interview with the person in charge of 'Kung Fu Kid,' our reporter found that the other party was incoherent and behaved erratically, leading the reporter to wonder, is 'SB' in SB Brain Company actually an abbreviation for 'stupid'?
Our reporter even suffered personal harm from the other party's rude behavior. The actions of SB employees left a deep impression of their character. In contrast, Professor X appeared much more amiable. He not only accepted our interview but also revealed that his new work 'Double Dragon' would be released next week..."
"Crash!"
The furious Huang Xiaotian pushed the holographic TV on the table to the ground. Breathing heavily, he glared at the other two people in the office, Wang Zhaoming and Jian Fan.
Huang Xiaotian was very angry, angrier than ever before!
After the press conference ended at noon, he received a call from the president of SB Brain Company, during which he was thoroughly scolded. In short, SB's reputation was completely ruined by him!
Previously, SB simply stood for 'SB.' No one associated it with 'stupid.' But after Wang Zhaoming's bet with Fang Xi, people started to realize that SB could indeed mean 'stupid.' And now, with today's news broadcast, the phrase "is 'SB' in SB Brain Company actually an abbreviation for 'stupid'?" would surely cement the association of SB with 'stupid.'
How could he not be angry?
"General Manager Huang..." Wang Zhaoming said timidly, knowing he was in deep trouble and cautiously spoke up.
"What else do you want to say? What else can you say?" Huang Xiaotian, exuding a cold aura, walked up to Wang Zhaoming and kicked him in the stomach. "Get out! Get out of my sight! SB Brain Company doesn't need useless people like you!"
"General Manager Huang..."
"Get out!"
Wang Zhaoming nearly collapsed to the ground, but he had no choice but to leave in disgrace.
Huang Xiaotian then looked at Jian Fan.
"General Manager Huang..." Jian Fan was even more terrified but knew he had a slim chance of survival — the interviews today were all conducted with Wang Zhaoming, and it had nothing to do with him. Moreover, he still had a trump card.
Facing Huang Xiaotian's cold gaze, Jian Fan quickly said, "I... I know a lot of 'ideas' from Ye Chui, things he wants to do but can't due to lack of resources. If we develop these 'ideas,' we can definitely surpass Ye Chui!"
"Fine, tell me one 'idea' to prove your value!" Huang Xiaotian said coldly, showing some interest.
Jian Fan quickly thought back to the many conversations Ye Chui had with Fang Nan and Fang Xi, where he mentioned numerous gaming ideas. Jian Fan remembered one in particular.
"Flash! We can develop an auxiliary tool software called Flash!" Jian Fan shouted. "This software has various functions. With it, games like 'Eliminate' and 'Link Up' can be easily made. If we develop this Flash software, we can continuously produce games like 'Link Up,' 'Eliminate,' and 'Stack Up' with simple operations!"
Huang Xiaotian was indeed interested and said, "Explain the characteristics of this Flash software in detail."
"Okay, okay!"
Seeing Huang Xiaotian's expression, Jian Fan knew there was hope and quickly explained further.
A smile gradually appeared on Huang Xiaotian's face.
After Jian Fan finished explaining, Huang Xiaotian nodded, "Good. You can stay with SB. I'm very interested in this Flash project, and I will personally supervise its completion this time! This time, I will personally defeat Ye Chui!"
...
"If only there was software like Flash in this world," Ye Chui sighed at the same time.
He was browsing the Software Alliance Forum.
The popularity of 'Street Fighter' naturally drew numerous comments. Although the game wasn't released on the Software Alliance Forum, many people still gathered in the game's section of the forum to discuss it, as it was where Professor X first made his name.
Ye Chui didn't plan to develop those small games anymore. They were time-consuming, and it was challenging to create another game that could surpass 'Tetris.' However, thinking about those classic small games being buried made him reluctant. So, he couldn't help but wish for the development of an auxiliary tool like Flash to easily produce those games.
But this was just wishful thinking. Developing such a tool required a lot of effort, and Ye Chui wanted to focus on making money in the short term, so he had to give up on this idea.
At this moment, Ye Chui was sitting at the dining table with Fang Xi and Robert, while Fang Nan was busy cooking in the kitchen.
Despite being a tough girl, Fang Nan was an excellent cook, and her dishes were delicious.
The television was playing the evening news.
When the announcer mentioned that Ye Chui planned to release a new work, 'Double Dragon,' next week, Fang Xi and Robert were stunned. They had never heard of Ye Chui's new project.
"Professor X, what is 'Double Dragon'?" Fang Xi asked curiously.
Ye Chui put away his light brain and explained with a smile.
"'Double Dragon' is also a fighting game, but it's different from 'Street Fighter.' It's a scrolling fighting game. This game tells the story of twin brothers named Lee Long and Lee Xiao Long. They belong to a powerful fighting style called Double Dragon Fist, hence they are known as the Double Dragons..."