Chapter 51: Betting Big!

As soon as Alex Parker posted that tweet, everyone was shocked!

What was he doing? Was he really going to such lengths?

This Alex Parker didn't seem to leave himself any room for retreat!

The gaming community rarely saw such relentless pursuit!

And the opponent was Generation Entertainment!

Supporters of Ben Quinn couldn't stand it. They were arguing with 'Plants vs. Zombies' fans, but Ben Quinn didn't even dare to speak up?

Look at Alex Parker; he had already been provoked twice!

It was like an ancient battle, where one side's general was taunting with all sorts of insults, but the other side's general didn't even dare to respond?

That would surely lead to low morale!

These fans couldn't take it anymore and started sending private messages to Ben Quinn.

"Hey, Mr. Quinn, say something!"

"Mr. Quinn, he accused you of plagiarism; fight back!"

"Mr. Quinn, you can't be a coward now; you're letting your loyal fans down!"

"Could 'Guardians of the Holy Spring' really be plagiarized?"

Finally, Ben Quinn couldn't hold it in any longer.

He had shut down his social media to avoid the fuss, but suddenly, an inexplicable rage surged, and he couldn't help but reopen it.

As soon as he did, all sorts of messages bombarded him, especially Alex Parker's tweet, which made him explode with anger!

What did this mean? Did he really think of himself as someone important? Sure, he had some grounds, but did he know who he was messing with? Did he really think he could single-handedly take on Generation Entertainment?

Fine, today he was going all out!

Ben Quinn, trembling with anger, replied with a tweet: "I'm swamped; I don't have time for petty arguments with second-rate designers like you. You seem pretty lively, jumping around. Those who don't know might think you're some big shot in the industry. I heard 'Plants vs. Zombies' sold well, 500,000 in the first month? Feeling proud? Let me tell you, if I made a game that sold only 500,000 in the first month, I wouldn't even dare greet people at Generation Entertainment."

Ben Quinn's tweet made his supporters very happy. Look at that statement, bold and high-profile!

Indeed, with Generation Entertainment's most prominent gaming platform and user base, a first-month sale of 500,000 wasn't considered an outstanding success.

"Mr. Quinn, well said! Awesome!"

"Bold, fight back!"

Ben Quinn's supporters left messages cheering him on.

Alex Parker smiled. Ben Quinn was good with words.

He avoided the plagiarism issue entirely and instead pressed on status and experience. He exaggerated about sales, but Alex couldn't refute that.

But Alex didn't mind. He wasn't here for a verbal fight; he just needed Ben Quinn to speak up.

In Alex's eyes, Ben Quinn wasn't an enemy but a bearer of good fortune.

But he still needed to keep up the act. Otherwise, Ben Quinn wouldn't take the bait.

Alex tweeted, "I also think arguing is pointless. How about this: Since you're so confident, why don't we make a bet?"

The onlookers were astonished. What, again?

Many still remember when Alex bet with Steven Harris. Steven was so confident back then, saying Alex's first game wouldn't sell 100,000 in the first month. And now? Steven hadn't spoken on social media for over a month.

Ben Quinn was also taken aback. But he couldn't back down now since things had come to this, so he asked, "Bet on what?"

Alex replied: "You're confident in your game, right? How about I make a new game, and we both release it in four months. Dare?"

Ben Quinn frowned. What did he mean?

"Bet on first-month downloads?" Ben asked.

Alex: "No, bet on first-month revenue."

Ben Quinn couldn't believe what he was reading.

Bet on monthly revenue? Was Alex asking for trouble?

Whether betting on first-month sales or revenue, Ben wasn't worried.

Because he had Generation Entertainment's platform behind him!

As long as Generation Entertainment promoted 'Guardians of the Holy Spring,' its sales and revenue would be solid.

And Alex? Competing with a new game instead of 'Plants vs. Zombies'?

Did Alex really think he was an unparalleled gaming genius, making hit after hit?

Ben sneered. Alex must have been blinded by 'Plants vs. Zombies' success.

The gaming industry was prone to failure. Ben's Guardians of the Holy Spring, which borrowed from Plants vs. Zombies' classic ideas, combined with excellent production and strong promotion, would definitely perform well, even if it didn't become a blockbuster.

What did Alex's new game have? Just his creativity, but how could he ensure it would always succeed?

Ben felt he had no reason to lose.

Ben: "Bet on first-month revenue? Fine, if you have a death wish, I'll oblige. What's the stake?"

Alex: "If you lose, the Generation Entertainment platform's homepage 'Featured This Month' will promote my game for a month for free."

Ben frowned.

'Featured This Month' was the best spot on Generation Entertainment's platform, reserved only for internal top-tier designers.

And promoting for a whole month? Dream on!

Ben: "I don't have that authority."

Alex: "I know you don't, but you're a B-level designer at Generation Entertainment. You must know some people there. Try hard; I believe in you."

Indeed, if Ben personally approached the president of Generation Entertainment, he might secure the spot, but his pride would suffer.

Losing a bet to a C-level designer and giving up a prime spot? How could he face his boss?

Ben felt himself fuming. Did Alex really not see him as a threat?

Ben didn't believe in luck, but why was Alex so confident?

Ben: "Fine, if I lose, I'll ask for that spot. But if you lose? Do you have a spot for me?"

Alex thought for a moment. Betting small wouldn't engage Ben, but he couldn't offer an equivalent spot.

Alex quickly replied: "If I lose, I'll wear a dress and show myself in front of Generation Entertainment's building!"

This statement stunned everyone!

Wow, you really play hard in your industry!

You're a designer, have some dignity!

Ben's mouth twitched: "Fine, I accept! Four months later, I'll be waiting!"

Alex quickly replied: "No problem, get ready to secure that spot!"

After posting, Alex checked the time. Perfect, 15 minutes.

Will I lose? No way!

Why was Alex provoking Ben and betting? Out of spite? Of course not.

Alex didn't care about plagiarism or petty fights. It was meaningless.

What he cared about was the promotion spot and the attention this controversy would bring to his new game.