Game designers need to play a large number of games to gather inspiration, so the studio is equipped with devices for VR, PC, and mobile, all of which come as complimentary additions with the experience store.

The lounge has a desk, bookshelves, and a large bed. The overall decor is minimalist, and there are some basic home appliances, so living here long-term wouldn’t be a problem. At the very least, the living environment is much better than the apartment Adam Brooks is currently renting.

Many designers in this world are workaholics, so it’s essential to have a lounge next to the studio.

The entire layout of the experience store can be changed. For minor adjustments, the competition staff will help out, but for major renovations, you have to pay for it yourself, and the competition staff must also approve.

This is because Adam Brooks only has the right to use the experience store, not ownership. After all, such a large commercial space in the capital, where every inch of land is precious, would cost tens of millions to buy, and even franchising would cost at least several million. No matter how wealthy the organizers are, it’s impossible for them to just give away ownership of the property.

Of course, even just having the right to use it saves Adam Brooks a huge amount of rent every month, so Adam Brooks has no reason to be dissatisfied.

After taking a general look around, Adam Brooks called the previous staff member and asked him to come over and help with the setup.

About half an hour later, the staff member arrived.

“Two-thirds of the main hall should be for computers, and one-third for massage chairs, for mobile game users. Also, install a bar counter here; for drinks, an automatic vending machine will do for now.”

“Add a freezer over here, and a snack rack.”

“Put a bookshelf here—I plan to buy some magazines and books related to games.”

“Make a small partition with a sofa here for a meeting room, add a small conference table, and a projector.”

“Help arrange some green plants on the second-floor balcony.”

“And here…”

As Adam Brooks spoke, the staff member took notes.

The first floor is basically set up like an internet café, but the computers aren’t as crowded together, making it relatively spacious. According to Adam Brooks’s plan, the first floor will temporarily have 18 computers and 10 massage chairs.

The massage chairs are mainly for mobile game players, each equipped with a high-end phone and tablet.

As for the second floor, it’s entirely arranged according to Adam Brooks’s personal preferences. Adam Brooks didn’t have too many requirements, since he can tidy it up himself later and decorate it however he likes.

Once everything was arranged, the staff member nodded. “Alright, I’ll get people over right away. It should be mostly done by this afternoon, and at the latest, finished by tonight.”

Adam Brooks said, “Great, I’ll leave it all to you. I’ll go back and pack up tonight, and come over again tomorrow.”

The staff member nodded. “Don’t worry, as long as there are no major changes, none of this is difficult—just moving things is a bit of a hassle. Everything will definitely be ready by tomorrow morning.”

“Also, I’ve sent you the detailed authorization agreement. Please review the specific rules, and if you have any questions, let’s communicate in a timely manner.”

Adam Brooks nodded. “Okay, I’ll read it carefully.”

Adam Brooks felt pretty confident in the competition staff, so he left the staff member at the experience store and took the subway back to his rented apartment.

On the subway, Adam Brooks carefully read through the experience store’s authorization agreement several times.

Simply put, Adam Brooks only has the right to use the experience store, not ownership. Ownership still belongs to the competition organizers. Of course, Adam Brooks could buy it, but it would be at market price, with little to no discount.

Right now, there’s no way Adam Brooks could come up with that much money.

The items in the store, such as computers and VR gaming pods, also don’t belong to Adam Brooks; he only has the right to use them. All of this is recorded in the agreement, and if anything is lost, he’ll have to compensate for it.

Adam Brooks doesn’t need to pay rent or any usage fees, nor does he have to pay for utilities or other daily expenses—these are all covered by the competition organizers.

However, this doesn’t mean Adam Brooks can live there forever; there are requirements.

The games developed by Adam Brooks must guarantee a certain level of revenue, or else the experience store will be taken back.

Moreover, the revenue requirement isn’t fixed—it increases over time.

In fact, this experience store is essentially an investment by the competition organizers. If the first-place designer can consistently maintain a high standard of game development, the organizers will let him keep using the experience store as a way to win him over. If the designer’s standard drops, the experience store will be reclaimed.

Adam Brooks actually thinks this rule is pretty good—at least they’re not just asking for money, and Adam Brooks isn’t worried at all about his games not meeting the revenue targets.

In this world, when it comes to making money from games, if Adam Brooks claims to be second, probably no one would dare claim to be first.

……

After leaving the subway station, Adam Brooks returned to his place.

After a busy afternoon, it was almost dark. Adam Brooks grabbed a quick bite at a small restaurant nearby, then went home to start packing.

He didn’t have much stuff—just four large cardboard boxes were enough, and there weren’t any big pieces of furniture to move. After booking a van online to move tomorrow, Adam Brooks lay down to rest.