Then, please invite the award presenter—a senior figure in the industry—to the stage.
"...It was a pleasure to see the diverse talents of each star province throughout the year, resulting in many imaginative and exquisitely crafted games. Determining a winner each year is no easy feat."
"This year, we have seen a resurgence of timeless classics and a rebirth of old projects with reboots."
"But what makes me happiest is seeing a rising star in the gaming industry."
"He was born in the Sixth Star Province, like a dark horse bursting into our view. From his ingenious debut to his impeccable mature masterpiece, he has impressed us and made us proud."
After the old man finished speaking, he reached out and opened the envelope in front of him.
He pulled out the card that read "Honor," glanced at it, and a knowing smile appeared on his face.
"I hereby announce that the 1142nd Annual Best Game Award of the League of Legends belongs to 'Blue Star Apocalypse'! Congratulations to Blue Star Studio from the Sixth Star Province for winning this year's crown!"
The grand music started again, and all the lights in the stadium went out, leaving only a beam of light shining on Blue Star's seat.
Bathed in warm light, the people of Blue Star looked at the camera, bewildered, amidst the enthusiastic applause from the audience.
Many people still feel like they're in a dream, unable to believe that this is actually true.
Ling Xiaoman pinched the arm of the person next to her and whispered, "Why am I still not awake?"
However, the golden ribbons were already falling towards them, and everyone's eyes were focused on them.
There were people at the scene who were envious, hopeful, and disappointed.
Blue Star is just a small studio that has been established for less than four years and comes from the remote and backward Sixth Star Province. However, it won the championship this year and made a great comeback for its Star Province.
Many companies, even those that have been established for over a century, can only attend this ceremony a few times!
Xia Cheng nudged Mingyan, startling him out of his reverie.
Mingyan then went up on stage again.
The presenter handed the trophy to Mingyan, his aged eyes revealing joy and recognition.
He couldn't help but give Mingyan a gentle hug and said, "Young people these days are truly remarkable."
He clearly said, "Thank you."
Next, Mingyan had to deliver a speech.
His gaze swept across the entire venue. He saw the entire production team looking up at him, and he also saw Ning Yufeng's smiling expression.
Then his gaze settled on Xia Cheng's encouraging eyes.
Xia Cheng mouthed, "Go for it!" According to tradition, you have to say it for at least half a minute, right?
Mingyan relaxed a bit and nodded to him.
Then he explicitly stated, "Thank you to everyone at Blue Star Studio, and thank you to all the players who support us. Thank you."
Xia Cheng: "..."
It consists of 24 characters, not a single one more.
Mingyan touched his nose and added, "This is the culmination of the hard work of the entire production team, the result of our collective efforts. I dedicate this trophy to Blue Star, and I believe we can do even better next year."
Applause and kind smiles rang out again.
At this point, the live stream comments became very realistic.
Hahaha, so cute!
Is the persona of the most brilliant designer of the year actually shy? Or does he suffer from public speaking phobia?
Yes, an ordinary person's inability to give a speech is a common phobia.
A brilliant person who doesn't know how to give a speech on the spot is proof that "geniuses have quirks".
Netizens even think it's cute because of the contrast!
In many people's eyes, game developers are mostly nerdy guys who are not good at talking and who are secluded in the office writing code with greasy hair.
The less socially adept someone is, the more intelligent they are.
Mingyan quickly stepped down from the stage.
The golden lights and colorful ribbons made him dizzy, and a dozen drones were taking close-up shots of him at the same time.
As he stepped off the stage, two streams of champagne were even sprayed at him.
The people in the seats on both sides laughed and whistled.
Finally, we got off the stage.
Mingyan took a look at the trophy for the Game of the Year award, and it really was shaped like a cup, with the current year and month engraved on it, as well as the mark from the League of Legends.
At the bottom of the trophy, a line of small print reads: "Blue Star Apocalypse," Blue Star Studio.
Below is smaller text, and a QR code—identifiable by all StarCraft devices—containing the entire production and acknowledgments list for "Blue Star Apocalypse".
"Boss, boss, let us see it!"
"Boss, can I touch your trophy?"
Mingyan smiled and tossed the trophy to the wide-eyed crowd, startling them into scrambling to catch it.