"My wife is so early today!"
"Holy crap, look what I found!"
"Yay yay yay, my favorite streamer is playing my most anticipated game, double the joy!"
"Are you the legendary number 201 unlucky soul?"
"201 cleared the game and has a beta code, guess how they got it?"
"This... touches my knowledge blind spot. Could it be the old thief had a change of heart and sent one more?" 138reading.net
"Don't worry, as a game designer, I value fairness. The old thief wouldn't do that. There's only one truth—"
"How much did the streamer pay?"
...
Facing the mockery of his viewers, Mo Zhi’s forehead was covered in black lines.
Damn it!
Damn it!
But there was nothing he could do.
"No need to guess, one of my fans sold it to me."
Forcing a smile, Mo Zhi gritted his teeth and explained, "Do you know why I knew I was the 201st person to clear the game?"
"That damn old thief told me through the backend. Not only did they not give me a beta code, they even sent a smug emoji."
"Damn it, I want to go berserk whenever I see this emoji now!"
Bullet comments: [Smug emoji]
"Damn it!"
For a moment, the livestream was filled with a joyful atmosphere.
"Forget it, I won't argue with you. Let's get straight to today's topic."
Mo Zhi held up his phone to the camera and waved it, saying proudly, "See? It's almost downloaded. The beta version doesn't support PC emulators, so you guys will have to make do for a few days until the official release."
"The most important thing is to get a taste of it first."
...
Not only Mo Zhi, but several top streamers on the Shark platform also obtained beta codes for "Ark of Doom" through their own channels.
Out of the two hundred slots, excluding some overseas, at least 70% were collected for livestreaming.
And among those 70%, more than half also bought the phones along with them.
For example, Teacher Piao, "My gosh, you guys don't know how hard it is to get this thing."
Teacher Piao put the 'unfashionable' phone in his hand in front of the camera, "Look at this ancient relic, it's practically worn smooth."
'Hahaha, I never thought Old Pig would have a day like this.'
'In this true test of skill, only a few streamers obtained beta codes through their own merit; most of them were acquired.'
'Old Piao, your skills have declined!'
'Mo Zhi: What did you say?'
'Mo Zhi is the funniest, 201st, the chosen one!'
...
In "Old Woman's" livestream room.
"Everyone, I'm glad I was sharp and acted early. I bought a beta code for fifty thousand yuan."
Dai Xiao Mei said proudly, "I heard it's gone up to a hundred thousand now, and it's the kind where there's a price but no market."
"The old thief has really become a top-tier figure in the gaming industry."
"Thinking back to those days..."
'Stop reminiscing, download it quickly!'
'My great saber has been thirsty for a long time.'
'The old woman has finally found a game suitable for her (retirement).'
...
Sister Zhou.
"Start, how do you translate this word?"
Her lack of knowledge showed, "Never mind, just click it, it's bound to be right."
Meanwhile, Sister Zhou had successfully downloaded it.
【Initiating Awakening】
Click!
—Attempting neural connection with rhodesisland™!
"What a high-tech entry design! I know this word, it means Rhodes Island!"
The audience collectively fainted.
'I beg you, please stop talking.'
'People who just passed CET-6 can't listen to this.'
'To be fair, it feels like a virtual game login interface.'
...
"While the game is loading, I'll first introduce the background of 'Ark of Doom' to viewers who haven't seen the PV."
Mo Zhi introduced while logging in: "The game's background is set in a world called Terra, which is being eroded by a highly destructive natural disaster."
"They bring devastating disasters to human habitats in the form of natural calamities."
"The people of the world of Terra invented mobile cities, dismantling the cities into various blocks, which are the various countries and cities."
"However, natural disasters also promote development. Places that have experienced natural disasters always grow some crystalline mineral deposits, called Originium."
"These minerals, after purification, became the industrial foundation of the world of Terra. However, this ore is extremely polluting."
"People who have long-term contact with Originium are very prone to an incurable disease called Oripathy. This disease is characterized by the growth of crystals on certain parts of the body, and it also brings powerful strength to the infected."
"The rich rely on technology, the poor rely on mutation."
Mo Zhi chuckled and quipped, "It's明明 those infected with Oripathy are pitiable victims, but they are driven out and imprisoned by normal people."
"Of course, this power is not without its price. Misusing Originium arts will worsen the infection. When the critical point is reached, the infected will be assimilated by Originium and turned into Originium dust."
"Perhaps it's this contagious Originium dust that makes most people on Terra fear the infected like the plague."
"But where there is oppression, there is resistance."
"Due to the Ursus Empire's harsh policies towards the infected, an organization called the Reunion Movement was formed in Chernobog, led by Talulah, an organization composed of the infected."
After hearing Mo Zhi's introduction, many viewers who were unfamiliar with the plot were moved.
'So the infected are quite pitiful.'
'Yeah, not only do they have to suffer from illness, but they also have to endure inhumane treatment and expulsion.'
'If I put myself in their shoes, I would join the resistance organization too.'
...
Seeing that the audience was getting into it and their enthusiasm for discussion was high,
Mo Zhi chuckled and said, "Then..."
"Another organization also composed of the infected—Rhodes Island was also established."
"The game kicks off with this background."
At this moment, Mo Zhi had entered the game.
Blurry lights, blurry sounds. This was a first-person perspective. The environment looked like an operating table in a hospital.
【...Consciousness...】
【Initiating cycle... Raising main... Infusion completed, you have suffered again.】
【Hypothermia... Hydrocortisone 20cc, intravenous.】
【???: Grasp...!】
【???: Grasp my hand!!】
A young girl with rabbit ears appeared. The first-person perspective provided a strong sense of immersion.
She reached out her hand to Mo Zhi and said nervously, "Emergency... rescue... is here!"
At this moment, Mo Zhi wished he was really experiencing a VR game. He wanted to know what it felt like to hold that hand.
It must be so warm.
Amiya, long time no see!
Upon seeing the girl's face clearly, the viewers erupted!
‘Donkey ears (not)’
‘What a cute little bunny, I want to pet it!’
‘Nonsense, it's clearly a little donkey!’
‘I didn’t expect the opening to be presented in such a unique way.’
‘No kidding, the little donkey really hits my sweet spot!’
‘Beasts, she’s just a child!’
‘The moment I saw the character art, I knew I had to play this game!’
...
ps: I have nothing much to say today. Wishing you all a Happy New Year in advance!