Dead Space Is Getting a Movie

Three days have passed.

During this period, everything was calm and nothing happened.

Meng Shu also used this time to focus all her efforts on developing the game.

After the secretary from Infinite Network Entertainment called, there was no further news.

Only Supervisor Lian inquired about the details via WeChat.

Meng Shu told her secretary everything without holding back.

This angered Supervisor Lian, who confidently assured him that Manager Liang would step in to resolve the matter.

All we ask is that President Meng give them some time.

Meng Shu smiled and learned the whole story by asking Supervisor Lian.

In short, this unpleasant incident was caused by a miscalculation by a senior executive at Infinite Network Entertainment.

After hearing this, Meng Shu said it was nothing, but in reality, she had given Infinite Network Entertainment this last chance.

After all, this time, his bottom line was crossed.

If copyright were in the original world, as long as someone wanted to buy it, he would definitely sell it without hesitation.

But now that he has plenty of money, there's no need for him to get involved in the entertainment industry and tarnish these games.

Because if the adaptation isn't done well, the worst-case scenario is a collapse in reputation.

The Huaxia entertainment industry in this world is just like the one in the original world—it's all about internet traffic.

In other words, it was an era where artists and stars were launched every two or three years to attract young audiences, and then classic works were remade in one or two months to launder money.

This has resulted in celebrities being all clean-cut, fair-skinned young men, and also in film and television works being one garbage after another.

Basically, the current Huaxia entertainment industry can be summed up in two words: making money.

Meng Shu didn't want to throw her game into such a deep swamp and then take it out covered in stinking mud for people to see.

He wouldn't send the game into such a dishonest entertainment industry.

On the other hand, Meng Shu was not worried about what to do about distribution issues after Infinite Network Entertainment was gone.

He now has enough funds to issue his own shares.

The trouble is that you have to negotiate with each channel resource one by one.

This does not include those from overseas.

Therefore, if things really come to the point of breaking up, he will have to set up a department specifically for game publishing.

Although it's troublesome, as long as he does things well, he can truly make all the money from the game himself!

After hanging up the phone with Supervisor Lian, Meng Shu started posting her information on job websites before returning to her development work.

It was 11 a. m.

While Meng Shu was busy working, a bombshell announcement was suddenly made on Weibo.

It's Ji You!

On Weibo, they posted a short article, the gist of which was:

Thank you for your patience, players! Amidst your enthusiastic anticipation, our game "Bloody Scientist" is finally complete!

Do you remember what we said before?

In this game, you can enjoy the thrill of venting your fear, experience the power of firearms, and engage in a heroic storyline that feels like a space opera!

Yes, that's right!

Enjoyable! Exhilarating! That's our development philosophy!

To this end, we have made repeated modifications and optimizations, striving to ensure that players can experience the thrill of conquering everything in the Horror Games!

Click the video below to watch our game launch event.

You will learn about the game's setting and adventure storyline in "Bloody Scientist".

What are you waiting for?

See you on July 15th!

Pre-order now on the Xiyou Platform and enjoy a 20% discount!

We welcome all scientists to take up arms and fight for humanity!

(Video link)

(Game screenshot)

This Weibo from Ji You was quickly reposted by various influential figures and partner manufacturers, and soon attracted the attention of the gaming community.

What?!

Is Bloody Scientist finished?

See you on July 15th!

It's early July now, which means the game will be released in two weeks?

Players are already tired of this game.

From the initial announcement of "shooting + horror" as a gimmick to the constant emphasis on "exhilaration," players have heard it over and over again.

However, what was originally a novel selling point was "preemptively" used by the Only Game in the same genre, Skyhill.

It works great!

Players experienced the thrill in the "Control Failure" DLC, "Secret Laboratory".

That feeling of playing online is so much fun!

So, if you're asking what makes Bloody Scientist competitive? Players are probably just looking for something new.

As a result, players expressed their opinions in the comments section below the Weibo.

"The game is about to be released, and I've waited so long. I should be really looking forward to it. But for some reason, I suddenly feel indifferent. Am I suffering from electronic erectile dysfunction?"

"To be honest, after watching the trailer, the promotional video, and the press conference, I feel like it's just an ordinary alien-fighting game. Will it really be fun?"

"I don't know what the plot will be like. It's supposed to be a space opera, but I just hope it doesn't turn out to be a melodramatic soap opera."

"I was worried that it wouldn't be scary enough, but now I don't have to worry anymore. Because it's definitely not scary enough."

"Be confident, there's nothing to be afraid of!"

"I believe there's a sense of exhilaration; watching the shooting videos is really exciting. But as for the horror aspect, just watch it and that's it. It's definitely not comparable to the Only Game."

"It's another case of 'selling dog meat under the guise of mutton,' that Ji You ' is really spicy!"

"Wow, big production! Given Ji You ' usual high pricing, I'll see how many thousands this game is going to sell for."

"499, that's my guess, but I hope I'm not right, because I can't afford such an expensive royal game."

With the discussions among players, coupled with the leading position of Ji You in China.

In just one morning, it topped the Weibo Trending and became known to countless people.

An President An of Ji You, was overjoyed. This was a great start, as he made it to the trending topics without spending any money.

The more people who know about it, the higher the sales will be.

The market for Horror Games has finally been firmly established.

but...

He never expected this.

Just after noon, before it could even warm up to the top of the trending topics, it dropped out of the rankings and was replaced by another news story.

It was a trending topic with the title: "Dead Space is getting a movie adaptation," and it was prominently featured on the rankings.

What is Dead Space?

Many casual netizens may not know this, but most gamers do.

That's the Only Game! Space Horror Games!

For this game, there's only one E3 trailer online.

However, due to its short duration and the fact that the content shown mainly focuses on exploration and combat, players have no idea what the gameplay will be like. They are simply waiting in anticipation based on the reputation of the Only Game.

Another point is the fragmented stage play clips available online.

One scene in particular excited the players.

That was a woman covered in layers of silver armor as if she had transformed.

He was incredibly handsome!

Why weren't the main characters in the E3 trailer wearing armor?

Can the main character in the game transform like that woman?

Everything is a mystery.

But it is precisely because of this mystery that Dead Space has been the subject of much discussion and anticipation among players.

Now, the sudden announcement that Dead Space is going to be made into a movie is like a depth charge exploding, causing a huge commotion!

As a result, countless netizens and gamers clicked on the trending topic to find out what was going on.

The most popular post was surprisingly posted by the 'sharp-tongued film critic'!

As a veteran verified influencer on Weibo with over 8 million followers, he is known for his sharp tongue.

Now, he has posted a thread revealing the latest list of approved movies/TV series in Huaxia.

The title is:

[The latest batch of film registration announcements from the National Film Administration—see if any of them look familiar.]

Then there are two screenshots, which list many movies and TV series that will be released in the second half of this year and next year.

Among them are many screenwriters and directors who are well-known to the public.

For example, a film titled "Survivors of the Fire" by a director surnamed Zhang should be a war film, judging from the title.

There's also "The Allure of Meng Po" by a certain director surnamed Li. No one would think this is a horror movie, right? It's obviously a fantasy romance story.

Besides the two directors mentioned above, there are many other excellent works by directors and screenwriters included, all of which have passed censorship, making everyone eagerly anticipate them.

The factors at the back of the list are the main reasons for this trending topic.

Title: Dead Space

Filing Entity: Tiancheng Pictures Co., Ltd.

Director/Screenwriter: Chen Wen, Jin Minghua

Filing result: Filming approved.

Summary:

In the vast expanse of space, a massive spaceship drifts aimlessly. Inside, unknown to anyone, a brutal and deadly crisis unfolds! As a survivor, how will she save herself and survive? What diverse and helpful people will she encounter on her arduous journey? Will she ultimately escape? Will she find a soulmate to whom she can entrust her life? All will be revealed in this Dead Space!

Netizens were astonished; it seems it's true.

Dead Space is getting a movie adaptation; I really don't know if that's a good thing or a bad thing...

Is one game not enough? Do we need to make a movie to increase brand awareness?

Players were unsure, but having changed their perception of Horror Games, they still shared it on other platforms.

The movie "Dead Space" quickly became a hot topic online, sparking discussions among netizens and completely overshadowing "Bloody Scientist," which was largely ignored.

"Dead Space is getting a movie? Holy crap! There's still no news about the game, and the movie is already in development?"

"Dead Space is a game? A game adapted into a movie? Forgive me, I don't play games."

"As a player, I don't even know what the story of Dead Space is about, and now there's a movie coming out? Please don't let the movie spoil the game."

"I searched for Dead Space, and wow, after watching the trailer, is this movie a horror movie?"

"Anyway, the game is Horror Games, and the movie will probably be a horror movie too. Will Shuo Guang be involved in the filming?"

"Same question. Without the Shuo Guang, I can hardly help but worry that this movie is just a bait and switch."

"I'm worried that the movie might drag the game down. This move by Shuo Guang is quite intriguing. It would be bad if the movie wasn't made well and affected the game."

"It's not that I look down on movies, but horror movies these days are a complete joke. Look at this synopsis, the romance element is practically guaranteed!"

"We should trust Only Game and Shuo Guang. It's perfectly normal for them to enter the entertainment industry, okay? We'll just have to see if the movie is bad."

"I'm curious about who the lead actress is. From the synopsis, it seems to be a woman. I wonder which veteran actress she is. I hope it's not one of those pampered young heartthrobs!"

"Waiting for further news, just hoping they don't use horror as a pretext to make a romance film, I'm really tired of them!"

For a time, due to its trending status, both gamers and non-gamers were discussing the movie Dead Space online.

Many people expressed their desire to know if the movie was good or not.

On Bihou, some people expressed their skepticism about the film.

Because everyone knows how bad horror movies used to be; they were basically just money laundering schemes.

However, talk is talk.

Because of the Dead Space movie, the E3 trailer, which was originally only known to gamers, gradually became known to the general public, resulting in a significant increase in views.

This is also why Dead Space, a Horror Games that has not yet been released, has become known to more people.

The original "Bloody Scientist" was hardly discussed after only half a day.

This made President An's face turn ugly in his office.

This is the culmination of the company's hard work.

With the game's release imminent, we absolutely cannot afford any mishaps!

Promotion and publicity must begin immediately!

Just as President An was preparing to apply for advertising and promotion fees, another explosive piece of news broke online, instantly changing public opinion.

That was Shuo Guang from Danmu Network, and it was a notification he posted under his status update.

The above contains three points:

1. The Dead Space movie circulating online has no relation to our company's game IP "Dead Space". Please do not spread rumors.

2. Our company has not authorized the use of the name ' Dead Space ' as a trademark, and we have no plans to adapt ' Dead Space ' into a film in the near future. Any company or group that uses the name ' Dead Space ' for profit is committing an infringement.

3. We will protect our rights in accordance with the law and will fight to the end against this infringement.

The news caused an uproar across the internet.

Netizens originally thought that the movie Dead Space was a joint production of Shuo Guang and Tiancheng Pictures.

Surprisingly, it wasn't!

This is an infringement!

It turns out that Tiancheng Pictures was just trying to piggyback on the popularity of other people's games!

Netizens immediately realized that if this continues, when the game is released and people search for "Dead Space," the results might not be the game itself.

It's a movie!

Good heavens! You've pulled a fast one, haven't you!

After players understood the cause and effect of the incident, they expressed their support for the rights protection efforts in the comments section of Shuo Guang's post.

"Damn it! These movie stars have no shame!"

"They're just trying to ride the coattails of the game's popularity. The movie will definitely be released before the game, no doubt about it! And everyone has seen what the state of movies has been like these past few years. It will absolutely ruin Dead Space's reputation!"

"That's right. When the game comes out, its sales will definitely be affected because of the movie!"

"Support the fight for rights! Support Shuo Guang in taking him down! With Infinite Network Entertainment around, this kind of thing shouldn't have happened, right?"

"I've already said it's just trying to ride on their fame and popularity. They've abandoned all shame for money. It's probably another money laundering project, and the movie is bound to be terrible!"

"I thought we were finally going to see a real horror movie, but it turns out it's not! Holy crap! We absolutely can't let this movie ruin the game's reputation. I support protecting our rights!"

However, no sooner had one wave subsided than another arose.

The day after Meng Shu posted her update, Weibo's Infinite Network Entertainment also issued a notice.

Its content left netizens completely dumbfounded.

The above roughly means:

The trademark name ' Dead Space ' belongs to Infinite Network Entertainment and possesses legal multi-field qualification certificates and documents.

(Image of qualification certificate. jpg) *n

The fact that Only Game named their work ' Dead Space ' violates trademark law and does not qualify it as a protected work under copyright law means they will be held legally responsible.

The trademark registration by Only Game infringed upon Infinite Network Entertainment's prior rights to the name ' Dead Space ' and also affected the business activities subsequently undertaken by Infinite Network Entertainment.

We will sue Only Game for unfair and malicious competition and reserve our rights.

Meanwhile, Tiancheng Pictures in Bin City has the legal right to use the name ' Dead Space ' and does not have the infringement issues mentioned by Only Game.

Justice resides in the hearts of the people, and we will defend our rights in accordance with the law!

Netizens were stunned and couldn't figure out what was going on.

Isn't it that Tiancheng Pictures that tried to ride the wave of popularity first?

Isn't Dead Space the Only Game with its own brand IP?

Isn't Infinite Network Entertainment their publisher?

How could the wind direction change so quickly, just overnight?

What exactly happened?

While netizens were unaware, Manager Liang of Infinite Network Entertainment, understood the whole story.

In the general manager's office, looking at the termination agreement with Only Game in his hand, the usually composed man coldly said something to Supervisor Lian.

"Notify senior management to come to the 42nd floor for a meeting."

I'm going out to get my hair done, I'll be right back!