For the pre-sale of the new game, Andrew had already completed every preparation well in advance. This included practical matters such as linking bank cards and setting up secure payment channels.
Now that he owned his own game platform, the revenue from the game no longer needed to be split with third-party platforms. Aside from handling standard taxes, nearly all profits would remain in his control, drastically reducing overhead and maximizing returns.
Andrew was more than satisfied with this arrangement. After all, earning more money was never a bad thing, no matter how you looked at it. As for the incoming pre-sale funds, Andrew had already bound everything to his account. Every purchase made through the O5 Council Game Platform, after deducting necessary fees, would flow directly into his bank account.
What he truly wanted now… was to see just how high the pre-sale numbers would climb. He had a strong feeling. The final figure would be staggering. For most ordinary people, it would likely be an unimaginable, almost terrifying astronomical sum.
Time passed slowly.
Then, like a tsunami crashing into the digital world, the pre-sale of the game erupted across the internet. Countless netizens flooded in; even those who had never touched a game before found themselves drawn to the platform, compelled by the sheer scale of the hype.
At first, they only intended to watch. To observe. To satisfy a bit of curiosity. But as they lingered, something changed. One by one, people began placing orders, pre-ordering the game almost unconsciously. Because the allure of an unknown world was simply too powerful.
Anyone with even the slightest curiosity found it impossible to resist the pull of that strange, mysterious universe. And just like that, streams of money began flowing in, small at first, then growing, like countless rivulets converging into a vast, unstoppable river. All of it poured into Andrew's account.
These funds would become the foundation, the very first building blocks, of a grand virtual universe. They would give birth to something extraordinary. They would create a miracle.
On the streaming platform, inside Brit's stream.
Brit wore his signature grin, his excitement practically radiating through the screen. His eyes were locked onto his monitor as he moved the mouse with eager precision, opening and inspecting a file package. And what file was he reviewing? Naturally, the game files were sent directly by the development team.
That's right. After the official announcement, he had already learned the incredible news: The team he had formed, alongside Kiwo, Vale, RT, and the other teams. They had secured a trial slot. The realization alone had sent waves of excitement through the group, leaving them cheering uncontrollably.
After all, obtaining such a spot was no easy feat, as this was a global competition. Players from across the entire world had participated, an unimaginably large pool of contenders. And yet, from that vast ocean, only 20 teams were selected. The rarity of such an opportunity was almost absurd. And that was exactly why Brit and the others had been so thrilled upon learning they had qualified.
Brit had already shared the news with his viewers the moment he received confirmation. And now, the chat was exploding with reactions:
"Ahhh! I want that too!"
"I'm so jealous! I still haven't cleared the game… I'm missing out!"
"Already pre-ordered, but I'm not even happy… no trial access…"
"Forget it, I'll just watch; it's the same thing, right? Everyone can enjoy the stream!"
Brit glanced at the rapidly scrolling chat, his smile widening even further.
"Heh… don't worry, everyone," he said with a chuckle. "I'll stream the new game for you all very soon."
As he spoke, he continued carefully reviewing the file package. Streaming a new game like this wasn't something to take lightly. Because everyone knew, the traffic this stream would attract would be massive. Unprecedented, even. This single event could drive an enormous surge of viewers to the platform.
And sure enough, behind the scenes, the platform's executives were already celebrating. The boss of the platform had been closely monitoring all players who secured early access. The moment he learned that Brit and his team had obtained a slot, he was overwhelmed with excitement. He couldn't stop smiling. His joy had reached its peak.
In fact, riding that wave of excitement, he immediately approved a massive bonus for Brit and his team as a reward for their contribution. After all, from this moment forward, they were invaluable assets to the platform. No reward was too great.
Because it was already clear, in the days to come, the entire platform was about to experience explosive, unprecedented growth.