Volume 2: Storm Rising 2015 Chapter 430 Esports Operations
When Zhou Xing'er heard the boss mention this, she was shocked. Could it be that... the boss was planning to form a CF team? So he wanted a veteran like him to lead the team?
Although she says that she is already "old and frail", if the boss really has this idea, Zhou Xing'er also wants to challenge herself and see if she "can still make a living"!
Thinking of this, Zhou Xing'er couldn't help but be full of energy and said excitedly: "That's right, boss. I won the CF Hundred Cities League Championship when I was 17 years old. At that time, I was not only the only female player in the team, but also the only female player in the entire league!"
Although it is said that a hero does not brag about his past achievements, I am a tomboy, so I obviously do not fall into that category.
"Boss, do you want to form a CF team..." After , Zhou Xing'er asked straight to the point. If the boss really wants to do this, then she can just recommend herself!
Unexpectedly, Zhou Dongsheng shook his head and said, "From the perspective of the e-sports market alone, the potential of CrossFire is far less than that of League of Legends, even though the two are not the same type of games..."
"But when it comes to FPS e-sports, the market for CS, the originator of FPS, is undoubtedly broader. Especially the orthodox sequel CSGO has a greater influence in the overseas market, although it is not well-known in our country at present..."
Zhou Xing'er obviously misunderstood what he said, "So the boss wants to form a CSGO team? It's okay, I can practice, they are all FPS type games, plus I have a foundation in this area, as long as I double the training, I will definitely not fail!"
Zhou Xing'er said confidently that as one of the few female e-sports players in the circle, Zhou Xing'er has always been very clear that she cannot stand out directly by relying solely on the convenience of her female identity.
After all, in e-sports, strength is king!
On the contrary, because of her identity as a female player, she needs to work harder to prove that she is no worse than male players in order to be able to make a living as a professional player.
This often makes Zhou Xing'er sigh, "If only I were a boy!"
Looking at the passionate Zhou Xing'er, Zhou Dongsheng nodded approvingly, "Not bad, very energetic!"
However, the professional arena of CSGO is a stage where talented people run rampant. It is a place where a slight mistake can lead to a huge difference, and the difference in talent among players is measured in milliseconds!
Different from the e-sports environment of moba games, whether it is dota or lol, there have always been top domestic teams participating in the world competitions. Even if the training conditions are extremely poor, many world-class players have still emerged from black Internet cafes.
Even if we look at the world, Asia is producing top players in large numbers. It can be said that it has come from behind in the field of moba games, far surpassing Europe and the United States, which are known as the birthplace of e-sports.
In the game of Dota, it can be said to be a 50-50 match, but in League of Legends, it is a completely one-sided crushing situation.
The e-sports environment of FPS games is just the opposite. This field has always been monopolized by Europe and the United States. Almost all the top players come from Europe and the United States. Their unparalleled dominance makes it difficult for Asia to catch up.
Just as Asia dominates MOBA, Europe and the United States also dominate FPS. After all, due to cultural differences, Europe and the United States' practical experience in shooting games is indeed unmatched by Asia.
Have freedom in your heart and shoot the gods of nature!
Therefore, Zhou Dongsheng naturally has no interest in this loss-making business. It is as difficult to break the dominance of Europe and the United States in this field as it is for the current League of Legends to break the dominance of LCK.
The gap between them cannot be bridged by Zhou Dongsheng's personal ability alone.
Therefore, Zhou Dongsheng changed the subject and said, "However, I don't plan to form a CSGO team..."
Hearing Zhou Dongsheng pouring two basins of cold water in succession, Zhou Xing'er couldn't help but feel discouraged. Why did the boss call me here? Was it just to make fun of me?
Didn't the boss promise to give him a chance to return to the e-sports arena? The boss wouldn't go back on his word, right?
But even if the boss goes back on his word, there is nothing I can do...
Thinking of this, Zhou Xing'er couldn't help but feel a little discouraged.
“But...what do you think of PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds, which was recently launched in public beta?” Zhou Dongsheng joked with a smile.
"Ah... Oh, this game is very popular. I saw others broadcasting it live, and many viewers were watching. Oh, by the way, I also watched a little bit of the live broadcast that my boss participated in. It was really amazing..." Zhou Xing'er didn't understand, but still answered honestly.
Although she is the anchor of Xiaorenwu Media, she was not invited to participate in the grand anchor battle. After all, the number of places was limited. She could only secretly watch the excitement after the live broadcast .
As an internet addict, Zhou Xing'er thought the game looked really fun, but she just hadn't had the chance to experience it yet.
After all, as a small anchor, she can only do the live broadcast of League of Legends according to the requirements, and dare not change her live broadcast content or make trouble at will...
Although Zhou Xing'er knew that this game was also one of her boss's industries, she was just an insignificant little anchor and naturally did not dare to say anything as her voice was insignificant.
In fact... Zhou Dongsheng simply forgot. The joy that the game PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds brought him from reliving his old days surpassed everything else, so naturally he didn't think about it.
Otherwise, he would definitely seize this opportunity and let the name "Mo Zi" officially appear in PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds.
But, it’s not too slow to start from now on.
“Although the game is only in its second day of public beta, I am very optimistic about its potential, especially in terms of e-sports development. The process of hundreds of players fighting wits and courage in an open map like a gladiatorial arena is exciting just to think about!”
Zhou Dongsheng said in a gentle and persuasive manner.
At first glance, Zhou Xing'er couldn't help but think, after all, this game is yours, who else would be optimistic about it if you don't? But when the boss talked about e-sports, and the novel competitive ...
As a professional player with a keen sense of smell, Zhou Xing'er had to admit that what the boss said was indeed true. Judging from the gameplay alone, it was indeed a competitive aspect.
Compared to traditional FPS games that only have a single attack and defense between the police and the criminals, putting hundreds of players on one map undoubtedly adds more highlights and uncertainties...
To be fair, Zhou Xing'er felt that whether from the perspective of a professional player or simply as a spectator, she was looking forward to seeing such a competition. If she could participate in it, it would be even better...
Thinking of this, Zhou Xing'er couldn't help but be eager to try it out, and when she met Zhou Dongsheng's meaningful eyes, Zhou Xing'er suddenly understood something in .
"Boss, what you mean is... planning to hold an e-sports competition centered on PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds? And the boss's previous promise to give me the opportunity to return to the professional arena was referring to this game!"
Zhou Xing'er suddenly figured it out and said excitedly.
Zhou Dongsheng showed an approving look on his face. He was indeed a smart man. He couldn't help but snap his fingers. "Bingo, yes, that's what I meant. How about it? Are you interested?"
"Of course! As a professional e-sports player, how could I miss such a good opportunity!" Zhou Xing'er said with shining eyes.
Although we don’t know yet what the prospects of this new game will be in e-sports, what does the emergence of a whole new e-sports stage mean?
Perhaps he could become a first-generation veteran player. If he really thrived, he would benefit from it as a veteran player. Maybe he could even leave his name on the stage of history, and his status would naturally rise...
Of course, honor is secondary. Maybe I can even make a lot of money from this!
After all, there is a precedent for this. Among the top anchors trained by Xiaorenwu Media alone, there are two veteran players who retired from the League of Legends!
"With this inside information from me, you have seized the initiative and are far ahead of other future contestants. I have given you such a huge advantage. How are you going to repay me?"
Zhou Dongsheng looked at Zhou Xing'er who was full of longing for the future, and couldn't help but ask jokingly with great interest.
