GDYARVE **Chapter 79: Your Talent Will Be Wasted!**
**Chapter 79: Your Talent Will Be Wasted!**
Since the end of the E3 Expo on June 13th, *Bloodborne* began a seven-day countdown.
After the E3 Expo ended, and just after returning to his home country, Ye Feng received a call from an unknown number before he even had a chance to rest properly.
"Hello, is this Mr. Black Star?"
"Yes, and you are?" Ye Feng frowned. This was his private number, but the caller was clearly not a familiar friend.
"I'm the head of Sony. Mr. Black Star, you are very talented. I'd like to have a chat with you if possible?" The man on the other end of the line chuckled softly, his tone carrying a hint of admiration.
After learning about Ye Feng's rise to fame, the man felt a strong urge to recruit this designer.
Especially after seeing Ye Feng pull off a miracle, risking all his wealth on the production of his next game, the desire to bring him into the fold grew even stronger.
Sony's console had not had an eye-catching flagship game for a long time. While he didn’t think this designer named Black Star could challenge Sony's position in the gaming world with just one game, he also didn't want to see Microsoft thrive with just one designer.
"Understood, but I don't have time right now. Let's talk later," Ye Feng said with no expression on his face.
He could understand negotiating a collaboration or attempting to poach talent from Microsoft.
However, he didn’t appreciate the direct call to his private number.
Finding his private number wasn't difficult, especially for a giant like Sony. Investigating a designer’s phone number was a trivial task.
"Um, um?" The man on the other end was initially stunned, then uttered a soft exclamation, seemingly not expecting to be turned down.
"Mr. Black Star, we hope you can work for Sony. We can offer conditions much better than Microsoft."
"Moreover, we have a larger market and more players. Here, you can fully showcase your talent."
Hearing the persistent approach, Ye Feng also smiled, "Sorry, I have no plans to switch platforms right now. I'm doing well here. I have not just partners but also friends here."
"Your talent will be wasted there!" The repeated refusals made the man somewhat exasperated, but then he sneered, "Perhaps the recent surge in Xbox console sales has given you the illusion that you can surpass us."
"We don't lack excellent works; we just want to give you a platform to showcase your talent."
The other party’s continuous jabs left Ye Feng amused and helpless.
"Sorry, I really don’t consider leaving."
Following behind Ye Feng, Ivan and Carter remained silent. Neither of them was foolish; they could tell from Ye Feng’s few words who was calling.
Ivan’s fists unconsciously clenched as he silently followed behind Ye Feng.
He knew that when it came to conditions, whatever he could offer, Sony could match.
Moreover, Sony had significant advantages. As a game creator, who wouldn’t care about sales?
Making games, besides passion, requires financial support. Higher sales lead to better development, more funds, and better benefits for employees.
On the path to pursuing dreams, who says dreams and money can’t coexist?
As Ye Feng repeatedly stated he wasn’t considering it, Ivan gradually loosened his clenched fists.
"This time, our new console also has an excellent title. We don't necessarily need you! With the vast console user base out there, you will lose miserably, Black Star!" At the end, the other party, after exhausting his rhetoric, could only throw out a harsh remark before hanging up.
Outside the airport, as they were parting ways, Ivan sincerely thanked Ye Feng.
Ivan didn’t know why, but he felt a simple thank you could sum up a thousand words.
Ye Feng and Song Shan parted ways with Ivan and Carter right at the airport.
On the way back, Song Shan finally couldn’t hold back any longer.
"Was that Sony just now?" He had his suspicions but didn’t dare to believe it.
Signing a contract with Microsoft to create a game as the next-gen console’s flagship title was already beyond his imagination. Now Sony calling to poach him was something he never dared to imagine.
Ye Feng glanced at him and couldn’t help but laugh, "Yes, it was them."
Knowing what he wanted to ask, Ye Feng continued, "We are all on the path of growth, aren’t we?"
He was referring to Bud, Xbox, and how such bonds formed through growth were even more touching.
It’s like being the villain in a story, having beaten the protagonist’s team to their last breath, only for them to suddenly start spouting about friendship and village pride.
In the following days, the pre-orders for *Bloodborne* skyrocketed. Just the pre-orders alone sold 2.8 million copies, a feat unimaginable for many game developers.
Originally, his pre-orders during the E3 Expo were already a huge success, and subsequent sales only pushed him to new heights.
People said he was the first to take the plunge, showing courage that no one else had.
No one dared to operate this way because they didn’t think they had the ability to rally the masses.
Who could, in just ten minutes, make players pay for a game that had not yet been released and would come out only seven days later?
Many players watched the countdown for *Bloodborne*'s release, counting the days, while others anxiously followed Lao Ye's livestream every day.
After the initial discomfort, Lao Ye started to play games with increasing ease.
Maybe it was because he no longer had the pressures of life, and hunting was indeed his hobby, so he found more joy in it each day.
Especially with the barrage of comments accompanying him while playing. When Lao Ye realized people wanted to play but couldn’t, his joy doubled.
For instance, while playing, his screen was filled with comments.
‘How long until this game goes live? Didn’t they say it’s a test version? It’s been in testing for so long.’
‘I’ve watched Lao Ye play for so long, and there aren’t any bugs. When will it be released?’
‘Lao Ye’s marksmanship is something else, ruining so many trophies.’
‘Hunting Simulator turned into a Walking Simulator.’
‘One cup of tea, one pack of cigarettes, one prey chased for three days.’
...
"When will the game be released?" Lao Ye looked at the comments. He had asked Ye Feng about this, but the reply was that there was no slot for its release yet.
Looking at the comments, he finally understood the joy Ye Feng found in tormenting people with his game releases.
"Maybe…a long time…"
**(End of Chapter)**