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Chapter 26: Release of Minecraft

"Just make the game a pixel game. As for the game mod, you can try creating a few after finishing the game, and you'll see the effects."

John didn't elaborate further. The game mod itself wasn't complicated; gamers in his previous life had created them easily, so professionals like them would have no trouble. The success of "Minecraft" in his previous life was largely due to players spontaneously making game mods, and John decided to preserve that tradition. In this world, it would also help increase the popularity of "Minecraft."

""Minecraft" doesn't require complex numerical design. The dubbing and soundtrack are quite simple. Sarah, I'll leave that to you. If you need more funds, just apply at the company."

"Understood, boss." Sarah nodded. After a moment, sensing John's concern about time, she added, "Once we determine the direction of the original art and modeling, we can finish it within a month at most."

"Okay, the meeting is over. You can start working now."

After explaining the tasks, John returned home. Although finding a game production team wasn't as effective as he had hoped, it did help him share some responsibilities. He intended to give them full control over "My World," offering guidance while focusing on building the virtual world. This was also a test for them; if they did well this time, John would naturally share more game information.

Meanwhile, with the nationwide launch of Pokémon in the Dragon Kingdom, the popularity of the franchise experienced a significant surge. In just a few days, the number of players who received Pokémon in "Second World" surpassed nine figures, rapidly heading toward ten figures. This indicated that Pokémon was becoming unstoppable.

To John's surprise, after players received their initial Pokémon, the official channels recommended Happy Farm as a support game. This was a first for "Second World." Some game designers were envious; the advertising space in "Second World" was incredibly valuable, especially the recommended space! Money couldn't buy that!

This was beyond what Michael's authority could manage. Clearly, there was backing from higher-ups in the Dragon Kingdom. Considering the ability to plant trees and fruits, Happy Farm had already built a massive user base, solving the issue of cultivating Pokémon while indirectly creating many jobs.

More importantly, John did not charge for this game, and the official channels accepted this win-win situation. Happy Farm was riding the wave of popularity, leading more people to discover the fun of the game and join the ranks of vegetable thieves. As a result, John's points steadily rose, inching closer to the nine-figure mark.

At the same time, Pokémon alliances were successfully established across various regions of the Dragon Kingdom, with headquarters set up in Seaside City. Thanks to this momentum, Seaside City in "Second World" rapidly developed, benefiting significantly.

"How's it going?"

Next door to John's home, at the Edge Horizon team residence, the team had only spent over ten days developing the pixel game after John's decision. The basic programming of "Minecraft" was straightforward.

"Boss, you're amazing!"

"I can't believe how fun pixel games are!"

"Right? With all the different game mods we can add, this game is going to be limitless!"

Inside the room, members of the Edge Horizon team were gathering test data for "Minecraft." As soon as they saw John enter, they eagerly began to report.

"Hey, did you really just walk in without knocking?"

John felt his cheeks heat up, distracted by the girls' casual attire, which revealed their waists and legs.

"Uh, I thought you heard me coming!"

A few girls suddenly realized what had happened, turned red, and hurriedly pushed John back out the door, causing him to smile at the accidental touch.

"Come on, I knocked! If I didn't have the key, no one would know if you were stuck in there."

"Okay, okay, you can come in now!"

"Tch, look who's shy now!"

After a moment, the girls were dressed more appropriately. Sarah had a faint blush on her face, but her excitement was evident.

"Boss, we've got the test data here. No major bugs have been found, and we've fixed a few minor ones."

John took a look at the data. The basic game world of "Minecraft" had been established, focusing on the synthesis formulas for various items.

"If you're confident, let's start promoting it online."

"Don't worry, boss. I've already reached out to the publicity channels, and the Dragon game platform has passed the review. We're good to go!"

John hadn't focused much on these details, as his mind was on building the virtual world. Sarah had begun promoting the game online even before its official release. Like "Stone Age," "Minecraft" gained considerable popularity online, thanks to John's reputation.

"This is a new version of the game you've never played before!"

"Come to 'Minecraft.' I'm the master of my world!"

"Wait, is this a new project from John?"

"Check out the latest creation from John, the new ninth-level virtual game designer! You have to try it!"

John thought, "…Your promotional channel should still be the same one you found last time."

This familiar promotional style made him feel a bit of a headache.

"Uh, the effect is still okay," Sarah said, a bit sheepishly. While some aspects weren't great, the response was strong. Under these promotional topics, comments began to flood in.

"It's been thirty-five days since John disappeared. I miss him!"

"Seriously! John is working on a new game, but he's not like those people who flaunt their fame everywhere."

"Hey, who are you talking about?"

"Am I not being clear? (Funny)"

"There's still no confirmation. This game has only revealed a name, and I don't know if it's fun or not."

"Regardless of whether it's fun, I'm definitely buying a copy to support John!"

"Same here! We can't let John lose money while making games!"

"Ahem, I heard the Edge Horizon team made this game for John. My aunt's nephew's second aunt's daughter is a classmate with Lily. I heard the Edge Horizon team is already staying with John, so… you know what I mean?"

"What do you mean???"

"I don't get it!"

"Woooooo, is it too late for me to learn how to make games?"

While the topic in the comments had veered off, it was clear to see the impact of John's fame on the game. Unfortunately, "Minecraft" was still free.

"Ding~ The Weibo you follow has new news!"

[The latest game "Minecraft" has been released. This is a brand-new sandbox game. Do casual players of Happy Farm feel their farms are too small? Come to "Minecraft"! The world is up to you!]

After Sarah released the game on the platform, John routinely posted a Weibo promotion. Immediately, hundreds of thousands of comments flooded in.

"Wait, why is it free?"

"Please don't make it free! I want to spend money! I want to recharge!"

"What even is a sandbox game?"


Chapter 27: A contest

"Boss, are you seriously not charging for this?"

Although it was already free to play, Olivia still looked at John in disbelief.

"Can't you see the players lining up, practically begging to hand over their money, and yet you're keeping the option off the table? If other game designers saw this, they'd lose it!"

Well, they have seen it, and they're losing their minds.

"A free game? Again?"

"I'm crying, is John going bankrupt?"

"Honey, let's charge something. Even my mom said we're going to run out of funds at this rate."

"Are you kidding me?"

"You may not believe this, but I actually made money from John's games."

"Same here! I caught a bunch of Pikachu and sold them to new players for a pretty penny!"

"Watch out, though, a Beedrill might come back for revenge."

"With all due respect, Beedrill is the strongest in the world!"

"…"

The comments began to spiral off-topic as John checked the download stats for "Minecraft." The numbers were skyrocketing, surpassing 100,000 downloads in no time.

"Fame sure has its perks," John muttered.

People loved anything John made, even if it wasn't their preferred style. As long as it had his name on it, they'd give it a shot. And since "Minecraft" was free, there was really no barrier to entry.

"Charging for games is such an outdated way to make money," John said with a smirk.

"Boss, if you don't pay us, then we're the ones losing out," Bella teased, sitting beside him with her arms folded.

"It's not like I've ever missed a paycheck," John shot back, ignoring Bella's teasing and refocusing on his computer.

"What John's making here is added value," Olivia chimed in, clearly understanding.

"Exactly. Think about it this way—if there's a Pokémon you really love, would you be willing to pay to get it?"

"Of course! I'd give up my salary for a Dragonite! Boss, help me get one!"

With the launch of Pokémon in the Dragon Kingdom, the number of Dragonite was still low, and in such high demand that entire cities were fighting over them.

"That's what I'm talking about. While the government controls Pokémon distribution, as a designer, I have insider info," John continued. "I linked Happy Farm and Pokémon with the use of berries, and instead of being mad, the government actually helped me promote it. That's how I became a ninth-level virtual game designer. All of this is added value."

"And the energy cubes? They say I came up with the recipe myself, but I've been planning that move for ages."

After spending over ten days with them, John had gotten used to this casual back-and-forth with his team.

Sarah's eyes went wide. "Boss, you're totally gaming the system! Aren't you worried the government will catch on?"

"Not really," John replied calmly, fingers flying across his keyboard. "I'm openly shearing the sheep. I'm feeding them, letting them graze, and then shearing them a little. There's nothing wrong with that."

He continued, "Besides, the energy cubes aren't that complicated. If someone else figures out the recipe, they're free to use it."

As John spoke, he sent out another message on WebNet.

[Minecraft Game Mod Contest: "Minecraft" has opened a creative workshop. All players are welcome to contribute to "Minecraft."

Download "Minecraft," create your game mod, and upload it to the creative workshop. The top mods will be judged based on downloads.

Contest runs for one month. The first-place winner will receive a $1 million prize and a mystery gift, with consolation prizes for the top 1,000 players.]

"Ding ding! Another surprise from the boss!"

"My husband's at it again!"

"What? How did this conversation get derailed?"

"What the heck, John's offering another bonus?!"

"Is this for real? The game is free, and now there's a prize pool in the millions?"

"And you're telling me 10,000 dragon coins is just a consolation prize?"

"Forget this, I'm learning how to make games. I'm taking that million bucks."

"…"

"Boss, what's the added value for this game?" Bella asked, still puzzled by John's business model.

John glanced at her, rolling his eyes slightly. "Don't get too obsessed with the money. Games are meant to be fun."

"Game mods are the heart of Minecraft. I can't do everything on my own. Instead of waiting for copycats to spring up, why not harness the power of the masses and push Minecraft to the top?"

The group fell silent, clearly contemplating the genius behind John's idea. Most game designers hoarded their creative control, but John was letting the players shape his game alongside him.

"Alright, you've all worked hard," John said. "Take a few days off to rest."

After finishing the launch for Minecraft, John decided not to give them any more tasks for now. The team had done an excellent job recreating the Minecraft world he had envisioned, and now it was time for the players' creativity to shape the rest.

"Boss, can we join the contest?" Bella asked, leaning in a little too close to John, her breath tickling his cheek.

"If you want to enter, go for it," John replied, a bit flustered by the sudden proximity.

"But don't try and cheat the system. You don't need that money, do you?"

"Who cares about the money?" Bella grinned. "I want that mystery prize! What is it, anyway? Any hints?"

John just smiled mysteriously. "You'll find out when the time comes."

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