Chapter 997: Someone Is Showing Off, the Situation Is Out of Control!
In front of the camera, Chen Mo was chatting casually with the host.
The development progress of *Grand Theft Auto* was steadily advancing, and today, Chen Mo had taken time out of his busy schedule to participate in a small interview.
The host for this interview was Chen Mo’s old acquaintance, Han Lu.
Although Thunder Entertainment’s new game had already released a promotional trailer, it hadn’t satisfied the players’ expectations; instead, it made them crave more details about the game. These gaming media outlets naturally tried every trick to pry out more information about the new game.
Just like with some big-budget Hollywood films, the media would do their best to dig up spoilers from the screenwriters or actors to grab attention.
When it came to spinning tales, Chen Mo was a professional. This kind of small scene was already second nature to him. He chatted smoothly in response to the host’s questions, looking back at the past and looking forward to the future, leaving the host completely baffled.
Finally, they reached the last segment, which was about the new game.
Obviously, much of the earlier content was just buildup; this final part was what many viewers truly cared about.
Han Lu asked, “Let’s wrap up by talking about the new game. Mr. Chen, according to inside sources, the new game *Grand Theft Auto* has already entered development. And given Thunder Entertainment’s rocket-like development speed in the past, some speculate it will be released in May or June. Is that true?”
Chen Mo laughed it off: “Well, first, let me explain. The reason Thunder Entertainment makes games quickly is mainly because we have very thorough plans and very detailed design schemes for our future game development projects. Plus, we have the most complete physics engine, the most user-friendly smart editor, and the richest art resources in the country, even the world. And as everyone knows, *Grand Theft Auto* is set in a modern urban backdrop with a crime theme, and we’ve accumulated experience from games like *Uncharted* and *A Way Out*…”
Han Lu’s heart leaped with joy. It was rare for Silent to spill the beans so earnestly!
She quickly asked, “So, does that mean the game might indeed be released in May or June, right?”
Chen Mo shook his head: “I didn’t say that.”
Han Lu: “…”
Chen Mo explained, “Here’s the thing: this *Grand Theft Auto* will be a massive open-world game. At the same time, we’re fully refining its art resources to ensure it delivers an even more lifelike effect in the next-gen VR of the Matrix Game Pod. In other words, its artistic quality will reach or even surpass the cinematic game *Detroit: Become Human*, and on top of that, it’s an open-world game.”
Han Lu pondered Chen Mo’s implications: “So… the total resource volume…”
Chen Mo nodded: “Yes, the resource volume of *Grand Theft Auto* will be three to five times that of *Assassin’s Creed: Origins*, and more than ten times that of *The Legend of Zelda*. Of course, I don’t mean its open world is bigger; in fact, it’s roughly comparable to those two in terms of content, but visually, it better fits the concept of ‘next-gen VR.’”
Han Lu was startled: “But, if that’s the case, the storage space and read speed of the game pod…”
Chen Mo: “Yes, we all know *Detroit: Become Human* is a cinematic game, so it can concentrate limited performance on handling load times, like *Uncharted*, to elevate the visuals to next-gen VR standards. As an open-world game, *Grand Theft Auto* might face issues like excessively long loading times and taking up too much storage space.”
Han Lu looked worried: “So, have you found a solution now?”
Chen Mo nodded: “Of course we have.”
Han Lu’s heart leaped again—was Silent about to drop a bombshell?
She quickly asked, “What’s the specific solution? Can you share it?”
Chen Mo: “The solution is to wait. Wait until our storage technology and data read technology make a leap, and then we’ll take the finished *Grand Theft Auto* and sell it.”
Han Lu: “…”
If the camera weren’t still rolling, Han Lu might have been internally screaming “WTF” and stood there dumbfounded. This was the first time she’d heard of a solution being “wait”! Wait for a technological leap before selling the game? Why not wait for communism??
The atmosphere grew awkward for a moment. As a professional journalist and host, Han Lu quickly tried to salvage the situation: “Mr. Chen, you must be joking. If we wait like that, the release date for *Grand Theft Auto* would be completely uncertain…”
Chen Mo nodded: “Exactly, that’s what I mean.”
Han Lu: “Huh?”
Chen Mo explained: “Earlier, you asked if *Grand Theft Auto* would be released in May or June, and I didn’t give a direct answer. That’s because I don’t know when it will be released either. It depends on when our current storage and data read technology make a leap.”
Han Lu: “…”
Watching the conversation spiral out of control, Han Lu coughed dryly, ready to change the subject.
“Alright then. Mr. Chen, your point is that *Grand Theft Auto* is a game that transcends its era, right?” Han Lu asked.
Chen Mo nodded: “Yeah, let’s put it that way.”
Looking at Chen Mo, who remained calm and unflustered, Han Lu’s mind screamed internally, “I was just being polite, and you take the chance to show off like that? What the hell…”
But the interview had to continue. Han Lu asked again, “So, Mr. Chen, can you tell us specifically how it transcends its era?”
Chen Mo cleared his throat: “Alright, I’ll explain in detail.”
“*Grand Theft Auto* will be a game that redefines open worlds—oh, maybe even more than that. It will redefine next-gen VR games and the concept of AAA titles for the next decade. It’s a revolutionary work that will take us from the traditional virtual reality game era into a brand-new ‘transcendent’ game era. After this game is released, every game in the world will tremble. Any game company that can’t keep up with this innovation will be mercilessly abandoned by the times.”
Han Lu: “…”
Chen Mo: “…”
Han Lu: “…”
The two stared at each other in silence, blinking, as if they’d both forgotten why they were there.
Chen Mo’s thought was: “You should keep hosting.”
Han Lu’s thought was: “How the hell am I supposed to keep hosting!”
A bead of cold sweat slid down Han Lu’s temple. She now felt like answering a question on a Q&A site: “What are some situations where you can see the situation spiraling out of control?”
Yes, this situation was about to spiral out of control. Chen Mo’s bragging here had completely exceeded what she, as a host, could handle…
But luckily, Han Lu was battle-hardened.
If there was one journalist or host in the tech world who could stay even slightly clear-headed in the face of Chen Mo’s crippling level of spin, it was Han Lu. It wasn’t that she was exceptionally talented; it was mainly because she’d been spun so many times that she’d developed a certain immunity.