The Game Developer Who Left the Company Is Too Competent - Chapter 144



90. a raging storm

There was a voice that people who lead projects or run companies say like a habit.

‘There’s no one worth using.’

Taeyeon realized that fact once again.

‘Still, I wondered if I could secure ten people… … .’

Of the hundreds or so of testers we picked and picked, there were only five that we wanted to hire.

Among them, there were three experienced players, and they had a history of participating as QA in major overseas aaa-class console games. And for reference, they are already members of the company.

‘In one word, there are only two people who can be selected.’

One is Korean.

Another American from Chicago.

He was the same person who inquired about strong transportation and lodging expenses.

‘Are there only two or as many as two… … .’

Even the story of hiring has not even been brought out yet. This was because the first phase of testing had just begun.

Due to the current equipment shortage, 100 testers will be put into rotation.

Rotating tests?!

For those who don’t know the circumstances, it’s a shocking thing.

But I couldn’t help it.

The test devices that exist now are made by a genius optician who developed, remodeled, or refined them one by one.

First of all, it was not an easy task to start with supplying parts, and remodeling is carried out only by the optician without borrowing anyone’s power.

It was not in the mass production stage, and there was no way to do it because there was no internal process system. However, it is not possible to borrow a hand by informing all the new people who have joined the company about the structure.

What if someone stole important information and left the company?

For this reason, the formation of the development team took a lot of time and effort.

Those who have joined the company now are also people in software development, business, and general affairs.

At least until the modal model is developed.

The entire development process will be handled by the optician alone.

And this was also the will of the optician.

Testing and device experience were being conducted under strict security.

Tests and experiences are unconditionally in a designated space.

In accordance with strict internal discipline!

But no one is dissatisfied with that fact.

Not even a prototype.

Aren’t you testing devices and content that are still in development? Everyone took this part for granted.

just a few people.

Streamers and mutubes expressed their disappointment.

I came with a big plan, but this is because it is impossible to create and distribute content.

Regarding this, Taeyeon explained as follows.

“It is not that we will continue to ban it. If the promotion starts prior to launch, we will give you permission to use the content you created.”

“oh!”

“Is it some kind of embargo?”

“Isn’t that bad?”

The response is positive.

Here, Taeyeon lit a little fire.

“If the proposal is really good, we are willing to run a sponsored ad.”

“wow!”

“Even a sponsored advertisement?!”

“Are you done?!”

Taeyeon smiled.

Among the testers were game streamers and professional journalists.

Actually, it wasn’t intentional.

What do game streamers and professional journalists do every day?

Isn’t it about closely observing industry trends, reviewing them, and turning them into content?

In a word, since what I do every day is to test and analyze content, it was only natural that I was superior in ability compared to other applicants.

In fact, the recruitment of development personnel itself was not that difficult.

The experience zone became an issue at home and abroad, and word of mouth spread among those who had experienced it, attracting talented people from all over the world.

Even existing talents who were dedicated to VR development at Facebook and Valve sent in applications.

It highly evaluated the possibility of dominating the market and the infinite future of the device.

And not only this.

Director Lee Tae-young said:

“You don’t easily understand the situation right now, do you? No matter how good the technology is, it is so easy for those who played a leading role in a global company to decide to change jobs. Because the salary and treatment would be much higher that way.”

“yes.”

“I will teach you. It also affects you.”

“… … Me?”

“Which market will be the largest use of virtual reality technology?”

“… … It must be a game, right?”

“What kind of company is Nexle?”

“It is almost the only game conglomerate in Korea.”

“Who are you?”

“He’s a game developer-turned-CEO.”

“There is more than that. First of all, you are the CTO of Gwacheon Theme Park. I was passionately courted by a man who is the co-founder and vice president of Mercury.com, and is also the CEO of Mars Games. He is the producer of Monster Eater and Elcross Re, the best online games that are hugely popular all over the world. He is also the development director of Pantheon and Pandaemonium, which are considered the most anticipated works. Can you tell me more?”

“… … no. I understand what you are trying to say.”

Director Lee Tae-young’s eyes were fixed on Tae-yeon.

“It is because you are there. what you have made walking step. Because you know all these things.”

“… … .”

“As a VR developer, Angyeongwon… … In fact, there are many things that need to be verified. It can be said that the process to go through before a mass-produced product becomes a big success. But you are different. As a developer, you’ve proven yourself worldwide. Now, when it comes to your work, the proof is that more people are expressing their expectations rather than concerns.”

“I don’t know.”

“Yeah, that’s right. Because you’re a guy who only cares about development, company management, and family. You don’t even look at what public opinion is like. I don’t think it matters too much.”

At Taeyeon’s embarrassing face, director Lee Taeyoung grinned.

“But even as a CEO, he is very capable. Right after you became the CEO, the value of the company is growing terribly. Not only the superficial indicators, but also the popularity of internal employees are all headed towards you, and it is said that it is a dream workplace that foreigners want to join. Now, how do you feel when you hear this? Doesn’t it make sense that world-class talent wants to come to you?”

It was embarrassing to agree, so Taeyeon kept her mouth shut.

“The authenticity of technology is not worth arguing about. Because there is an experience zone, right? You can apply in advance and fly to Korea to try it, but it’s not just chattering and scamming.”

“Yes.”

“It was a really good thing that we decided to create and operate an experience zone and a test zone. Because it clearly proved things like technology and future potential externally. You probably have no idea how much I admire it watching it.”

“I am embarrassed. It’s true that it was planned and carried out, but I didn’t know it would have such a great meaning.”

“Since you have an excellent eye for discernment, it won’t be a problem to select and operate the development talent you want. The problem is to cover the development cost until it becomes profitable. It will cost a lot of money in the future.”

“I’m expecting it.”

“It will cost more than you thought. That’s why I’m saying, lower the level of welfare and salary. Are you considering providing settlement funds to overseas workers?”

“Shouldn’t you do that?”

“no. Even if you don’t do that, I’ll settle down on my own. You have to manage your finances well. As long as they decided to run their business as Mirror Company rather than Neckple, they should be salty when it comes to Mirror. I will write when I write… … You know what I mean?”

That was sound advice.

Taeyeon nodded and had another thought.

‘No matter what happens, the will of the optician is important in the end.’

This business is possible because there is an optician.

No matter how much you put your heart and soul into pushing forward, if the optician takes a different route in the middle, neither Mirror Company nor virtual reality will have any meaning.

‘I’ll protect it as much as I can, but there must be some parts I can’t stop. The will of the optician should not be broken.’

* * *

1st place in Korea’s business world.

Seosung Electronics had a history of withdrawing from the VR device business it had been passionately pursuing just two years ago.

The reason was simple.

It was because they felt difficulties in developing hardware and securing content.

Instead, it decided to invest heavily in the AR business and has been conducting research and development.

If VR is a technology that implements a virtual world through a display without interference from reality, AR is a method of conveying information by overlapping 3D images based on reality. With a design in the form of glasses, it had an ambitious intention to replace smartphones.

But one day, I received surprising news.

“Is Nepple developing a device that applies both VR and AR?”

At first, everyone snorted.

From nob le mt l dot com

Most of the global companies, including themselves, gave up and withdrew from the VR development market. However, not only that, but you plan to develop a device that simultaneously applies AR technology?

Nepple, a game developer that is not even an electronics company?

It was a rumor that anyone who knew even a little about the current state of the industry could only laugh it off.

However, what was thought to be a rumor turned out to be reality.

[Neckple opens a next-generation VR device experience center in the new Yongsan building!]

[Surprising progress in VR and AR technology! Global IT giants also boldly challenged the market with a white flag!]

[The identity of Nepple’s next-generation VR device… … ?]

‘No, the rumor was true?’

It was impossible to stay still.

I tried to understand the reality of the device immediately through the experience hall.

The results were astonishing.

“No, it’s so light and the design is pretty, but the performance is also excellent?”

“The rumors were true?!”

“How the hell did this happen?!”

The title of progressives several generations ahead was by no means false or exaggerated advertising.

It was an expression of truth without embellishment.

“Find out soon! I mean, find out what happened to this!”

It wasn’t just pacing.

NG, which is the second largest company in the business world and is in competition with Seosung Electronics in all aspects, was also turned upside down.

NG Electronics had a history of withdrawing from the VR and AR business three years ago, faster than Seoseong.

After confirming the facts, they also started investigating how the game company Nepple came to have this kind of technology out of the blue.

And I found out.

KAIST student optician.

“no way… … The optician?”

“Are you talking about that genius boy?”

“oh my god!”

It was an existence that Seoseong and NG Electronics already knew.

Genius Boy Glasses Won.

He already stood out as a hacker in his childhood, and had a history of participating as a mercenary in huge projects by being invited by Silicon Valley big tech companies, including the No. 1 and No. 2 electronic companies in Korea, such as Seosung and NG.

One day, he suddenly disappeared and appeared out of nowhere, holding hands with CEO Yoo Tae-yeon of Nepple and introducing an amazing device to the market… … .

“catch! Bring them into our company no matter what!”

“Get in touch. Don’t choose any method!”