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This year's Shenlong Awards ceremony is a bit later than usual, specifically on December 15th, and the venue remains the Linhai Grand Theater.

Many game media outlets have released related information.

"The annual China Game Awards, the Shenlong Awards, announced the nominated games for each award early this morning. 'Gun God 6' and 'Akina Speed Racer 4' from Penguin Entertainment have both entered the Shenlong Awards candidate list. In addition, 'World of Destruction' from Tiansheng Interactive Entertainment and 'War of the Veterans' from Moving Hearts Network are also participating in this competition.

In addition to these familiar companies, there are also some new faces this year. 'To the Moon' and 'Kingdom Rush' from Longyuan Interactive Entertainment, and 'Immortal Island' from Xianren Games are also quite popular games this year.

The awards ceremony will officially open on December 15th. Who will win the crown of the Shenlong Awards then?"

Attached below is the list of nominations, including a series of categories such as Best Action Game, Best Adventure Game, Best Role-Playing Game, Best Fighting Game, Best Story, Best Music, Best Art, Best Performance, Best Independent Game, and Best Mobile Game.

This list basically includes the most outstanding games in China this year. Even if they don't win an award in the end, just being nominated is an honor.

Longyuan's 'To the Moon' was nominated for Best Music and Best Narrative Game, and 'Kingdom Rush' was nominated for Best Independent Game and Best Strategy.

Many netizens have already started discussing it enthusiastically online.

"This year is truly a gathering of masterpieces!"

"I most hope 'War of the Veterans' wins an award! It's been a long time since I've seen such a sincere war-themed game!"

"'Gun God 6' was nominated? I remember the last time the Gun God series was nominated was 'Gun God 3', right."

"Why isn't 'I Am a Dog' nominated?/Rage, such an awesome game, I think it should have a place in the Best Independent Game category."

"Penguin still has clout, with a total of 5 games nominated."

"Tiansheng is not doing well this year, with only 2 games."

"Although only two games were selected, 'World of Destruction' alone has 4 nominations, which is already very strong."

"In the Best Action Game category, four out of the five games are FPS games. It would be better to separate the Best Shooting Game category."

"Who do you think is most likely to win the Best Narrative Game?"

"'To the Moon', I was especially moved by it anyway."

"'A Skeleton's Life' is also good, it's really hard to choose."

"I most hope 'Kingdom Rush' wins an award. It's been a long time since I've played such a fun strategy game. Not only is the gameplay strong, but the art style is also very cute."

"'Kingdom Rush' +1, if 'Kingdom Rush' doesn't win, I'll stand upside down and face the electric fan."

"66666, this brother is ruthless."

"So impressive? Don't forget to start a live broadcast when the time comes, I'll come and support you."

"I most hope 'Immortal Island' wins Best Independent Game. This game was made with love and dedication by a small team over 5 years. Members kept leaving in the middle, and finally they achieved success. It wasn't easy."

"Although 'Immortal Island' is very creative and the theme is rare, there are some flaws in the operability. I'm more optimistic about 'Kingdom Rush'."

Someone晒ed their voting screenshots, full of love.

"I voted for 'To the Moon', I won't accept it if it's not the best narrative game this year."

Someone else晒ed their awards ceremony tickets: "Taking a plane tomorrow, going to Linhai for two days first, and then watching the awards!"

This attracted collective envy from a group of players.

"I remember the audience tickets were炒ed up to 2000 by scalpers, right? And they're still hard to buy!"

"And they're front-row tickets, a real tycoon!"

"If I had money, I would want to go too!"

"Real name envy! You should be able to see those producer大佬 in the front row, and even have the chance to ask for autographs!"

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Wang Jian brought the main members of the production team—Luo Shuai, Tong Ke, Ye Meng, and others—to Linhai City two days in advance and stayed at the hotel provided by the organizer.

It had been a long time since he had gone out to travel. Even when he relaxed, he would just play games at home.

This time in Linhai, he also visited several attractions and took some photos to send to his parents.

Wang Ma quickly replied: "Where is this? Why don't you take a picture of yourself?"

Wang Jian said: "Linhai City, I'm here to attend a game awards ceremony and have some fun! Of course, I'm taking pictures of the scenery. I don't think it's interesting to take pictures of myself."

"Whatever you want, anyway, when you go on stage to receive the award, have someone take a picture of you."

Wang Jian laughed: "It's just a nomination, it's not certain whether I'll win the award! If I win, I'll definitely have someone take a picture."

Although Wang Jian said he couldn't guarantee it, he felt that the chances of winning an award were quite high.

After all, there were four nominations.

However, the games that were nominated were not easy to deal with, and whether he could win the award really depended on the judges' consideration.

Wang Jian came out of the room and prepared to stroll outside the hotel.

Just as he walked into the lobby of the hotel, he saw several game developers talking and laughing at the reception table, seeming very relaxed.

Although Wang Jian recognized one or two of them, he had only seen them in interviews or magazines, and had never interacted with them.

He glanced at them and prepared to leave.

Unexpectedly, someone recognized him and enthusiastically came forward to greet him: "Hello! I'm Jifeng, the producer of Tiansheng. Thank you for taking care of my brother, Baili Ao!"

Wang Jian suddenly realized that it was Baili Ao's older brother. No wonder he looked a little familiar: "Oh, hello, hello!"

Jifeng's face was full of smiles as he brought him to the reception table and introduced him: "This is Liangcai, the producer of 'Mythical Three Kingdoms', this is Pumpkin, the producer of 'Coin Big Battle', this is Little Pig Paige, the producer of 'Wild Boar Charge'..."

It's not necessary to be nominated for the Shenlong Awards to attend the awards ceremony. Senior game producers, some well-known media in the game circle, and the bosses of game companies are all qualified to be invited here.

Of course, the protagonists of the awards ceremony are the nominated production teams.

Wang Jian greeted them one by one: "Hello, Boss Liangcai, I've heard so much about you. 'Mythical Three Kingdoms' was the most popular game when I was in middle school. The boys in the class were discussing it after class..."

Liangcai waved his hand: "No, no, now it's the world of you young people. The setting of intercepting monsters in 'Kingdom Rush' is really amazing. It revitalized the tower defense genre all at once. Our company is currently preparing to develop a tower defense game."

Pumpkin also nodded in agreement: "Yes, yes, the game plot of 'To the Moon' is really touching. You may not know, but my daughter is now your fan."

A group of producers started a commercial mutual flattery mode, and the atmosphere was very harmonious.

Soon, the time came to the evening, and the awards ceremony was about to begin.