Chapter 125

The history of games is the same as the history of technological advancement.

Games in a world without mice were different from those with mice. Games before and after the advent of 16-bit were different. The development of 3D graphics cards goes without saying, and now, with the advancement of VR technology, the gaming world has undergone many changes.

We are truly in the era of great gaming.

However, the indie game market remains largely unchanged.

The indie game market is cold. So cold it feels like it’s frozen solid.

Not just every year, but every month—no, every day—several games are released into the market, and you’d be shocked to know how many are forgotten forever after selling only a handful of copies.

Even in an era where AI provides all sorts of assistance, making a game alone is still too much work.

That’s why countless indie game developers pour years into their work, only to leave with tears in their eyes, heading to the job market without any reward…

As a super developer, I can’t just sit back and watch such tragedies unfold.

So, I decided to take action immediately.

“Recommend me some indie games.”

In response, the chat was flooded with game titles. But just hearing the names didn’t give me a feel for them.

Of course, as a super developer, I can guess what a game is about, its content, and even its ending just by hearing the title. But game recommendations should be a bit more thoughtful.

So, I had no choice but to head to the fan café.

Ah, here’s the game recommendation board.

Let’s see, what games are being recommended?

[Classic Masterpiece Game. I recommend Aquarium Tycoon]

That was the first post I saw.

[Aquarium Tycoon]. A game that quietly appeared during the era of tycoon-style games, it was quite a masterpiece.

Its high level of management freedom was its strength, allowing players to dive endlessly into it. The problem is, as a masterpiece, I’ve already played it.

Next.

[I recommend Zeus Slayer!]

[Zeus Slayer]. A game that marked a milestone in indie gaming, its action system was so good that it influenced many other games.

And, as a masterpiece, I’ve already played it.

I muttered in disappointment.

“The hit rate of this recommendation board is too low.”

No new games, just classics I’ve already played. There’s no point in visiting the recommendation board like this.

But if I dig deeper, I might find something. So, I diligently scrolled through the recommendation board again.

<ㅇㅇ님이 1000원 후원>

What’s this?

Right after, a donation came in.

I blinked.

What do you mean, “What am I doing?” I’m showing it right now, why are you asking?

I calmly replied.

“I’m taking game recommendations.”

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Who doesn’t know that, lol

Seriously, you’re so shameless I thought I was seeing things for a second

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The chat’s reaction was strange.

It felt like I had done something wrong, but I swear to the heavens, I didn’t do anything wrong this time either.

I looked at the screen. The recommendation board was there. I found it correctly. Nothing’s wrong.

Did I log in wrong?

I checked, and I was logged in as Han Yoorim. Nothing’s wrong.

Did I come to the wrong fan café?

I looked at the fan café’s name.

‘Bunny Run Official Café’

Yep, I came to the right place. Nothing’s wrong.

<ㅇㅇ님이 1000원 후원>

Why are you using Bunny Run’s fan café, lol

“Because my fan café doesn’t exist, so I have no choice.”

There are fan cafés for Pape, Mos, Chaenarin, and Choco Full Bread, but Bunny Run’s fan café was the most active, so it was the most convenient to use.

The viewers erupted in cheers at my words.

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Just make your own fan café

What’s the reason for not making one?

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There are several reasons why I don’t make my own fan café, but the most crucial one is this:

If I create a closed community like a fan café, it would rob the wild communities of their chance to grow.

As the guardian of community diversity, I can’t allow that.

<ㅇㅇ님이 1000원 후원>

Is it okay to use someone else’s fan café like that? Did you get permission?

Permission? Hmm.

“I didn’t ask for it.”

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Shouldn’t you get permission?

It’s just one click to contact them. If you’re going to use it, at least call them and ask for permission, right?

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True.

I admit it. This time, I was too careless.

Taking the viewers’ advice, I leaned back and shouted loudly.

“Bunny Run!”

“You called, sis?”

The door opened, and a bunny hopped out.

I asked Bunny Run.

“Bunny Run, can I use the game recommendation board in your café?”

“Sure, but did you call me just for that?”

“Yes. Are you busy?”

“James is serving a course meal right now, and it can’t get cold.”

“Oh no.”

I called at a bad time. James’s dishes are designed to be eaten the moment they’re served, as they taste best right away.

“Go ahead quickly.”

“Okay.”

Bunny Run scurried away.

I watched her go, then…

I told the viewers.

“I got permission.”

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What’s with Bunny Run popping up so naturally?

Do they live together?

Wasn’t the Bunny Yoorim coin devalued because Bunny Run summoned six childhood friends?

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“Last time, I showed you how Bunny Run took over my guest room.”

The reaction was so sudden that I was taken aback.

Didn’t everyone already know?

<ㅇㅇ donated 1,000 won>

I thought it was just something that happened occasionally.

“It does happen occasionally.”

<ㅇㅇ donated 1,000 won>

But it feels way too natural for something like that.

“It happens occasionally, and she drops by my place sometimes.”

Lately, Bunny Run has been practically living at our house.

It’s all James’s cooking skills. The delicious food ended up bewitching the rabbit.

The chat calmed down after my response.

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Over there, they’re practically borrowing the whole house, so a fan café is nothing.

You always exceed expectations.

Our Yoorim is like Schrödinger’s cat.

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With that, the situation was settled, and I could relax and take game recommendations.

I checked the Recommendation Bulletin Board again.

Most of the past recommendations from Bunny Run’s viewers were classic PC masterpieces, which weren’t very helpful.

There were occasional VR game recommendations, but I still couldn’t find anything decent.

This is…

I hit refresh.

Immediately, dozens of new recommendations popped up.

My viewers had posted new recommendations, and this time, they were actually helpful.

They skipped the popular games I’d likely already played and focused on hidden gems, mostly new releases.

After skimming through the dozens of recommendations, I nodded.

“Did you guys deliberately bring only these?”

I asked out of pure curiosity.

The Recommendation Bulletin Board was flooded with bizarre games that blurred the line between games and modern art. If it were just one or two people, I’d understand, but the whole group? What’s going on?

The viewers responded.

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It’s hard to recommend games to you.

You’ve probably played everything, so we’re scared to bring anything.

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They’re overreacting.

Recommending games is just that—recommending games. It’s not like I’ll roast them for a bad recommendation. Why are they so scared?

“I just like fun games. Don’t be scared, recommend away.”

Encouraged by my words, a donation came in.

<ㅇㅇ donated 1,000 won>

Then refresh ㄱㄱ (go go).

I refreshed as instructed, and new recommendations appeared.

Let’s see.

Hmmmm.

“It’s a copycat game. Sadly, I’m not a dementia patient. I don’t have the hobby of replaying games I’ve already finished.”

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Roast mode ON.

You told us not to be scared, ㅅㅂ (damn).

I’m scared.

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The viewers were flopping around like freshly caught sashimi.

I was impressed internally.

Even a simple comment made them tremble like they were being roasted.

That WWE-level skill was definitely pro-tier.

“When someone asks you what your job is, confidently say you’re a professional viewer. You’ve earned it.”

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This crazy person suddenly starts mounting and attacking.

Mom, I’m sorry, I’m wasting time again today watching streams instead of studying.

Is this how it’s gonna be?

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So, what game should I play? I licked my lips and scanned the game list.

<ㅇㅇ donated 1,000 won>

Any preferred genre?

“I don’t discriminate by genre.”

I don’t favor specific genres; I just like well-made games, so genre doesn’t matter much to me.

Of course, depending on my mood, some genres appeal more, but that’s not the case now.

But why is this so unproductive?

It’s not like I’m asking for something difficult.

“Is it really that hard to find a fresh, well-made, underrated game that not many people have played?”

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Maybe let’s just not play games today?

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Viewers already giving up.

I hit refresh one last time.

No new posts came up.

Guess there’s no choice.

I spoke slowly with a hint of disappointment.

“In that case, I’ll play the indie game I found earlier today.”

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Is this person actually insane?

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